TH Ε EQUINOX
surround it, answering to the Paths; of these, three fall below
the Right branch for Aleph, Mem, and Shin, seven above the
Central branch for the double letters; and between it and that
on the Right twelve: six above and six below about the Left-
hand branch.
The whole is a great and flaming Torch
It
symbolizes Force—strength,
rush, vigour, energy, and
it
governs, according to its nature, various works and ques-
tions‘
It implies Natural, as opposed to Invoked, Force.
II
THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE WATERS
Ace of Cuþs or Chalice:
A WHITE Radiant Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and
supporting on the palm thereof a cup, resembling that of the
Stolistes.
From it rises a fountain of clear and glistening water:
and sprays falling 011 all sides into clear calm water below,
in which grow Lotuses and Water—lilies.
The great Letter
of
the Supernal
Mother
is
traced in
the
spray of the
Fountain.
It symbolizes Fertility—productiveness, beauty, pleasure,
happiness, etc.
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