1944 · CLOSE READING
The Book of Thoth
The Book of Thoth (1944), PDF p. 195
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STRENGTH
NINE OF WANDS
This card is referred to Yesod, the Foundation; this brings the Energy back into bal‐
ance. The Nine represents always the fullest development of the Force in its relation with the
Forces above it. The Nine may be considered as the best that can be obtained from the type
involved, regarded from a practical and material standpoint.
This card is also governed by the Moon in Sagittarius; so here is a double influence of
the Moon on the Tree of Life. Hence the aphorism “Change is Stability”.
The Wands have now become arrows. There are eight of them in the background, and
in front of them one master arrow. This has the Moon for its point, and the Sun for the driving
Force above it; for the path of Sagittarius on the Tree of Life joins the Sun and Moon. The
flames in the card are tenfold, implying that the Energy is directed downwards.
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