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…of Peace; and on the left, the palm branch of suffering. Six Vaus fall from its point. It symbolizes Invoked, as contrasted with Natural Force: for it is the Invocation of the Sword. Raised upward, it invokes the Divine crown of Spiritual Brightness, but reversed it is the Invocation of Demonic Force; and becomes a fearfully evil symbol, It represents, therefore, very great power for good or evil, but invoked ; and it also represents whirling Force, and strength through trouble, It is the affirmation of Justice upholding Divine Authority; and it…
1912 · PDF PAGE 199
DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT TIte Four Queens are seated upon Thrones; representing the Forces of the He of the Name in each suit; the Mother and bringer-forth of Material Forces: a force which develops and realizes that of the King: a force steady and unshaken, but not rapid, though enduring. It is therefore symbolized bya Figure seated upon a Throne: but also clothed in Armour. TIte Four Primes These Princes are Figures seated in Chariots, and thus borne forward. They represent the Vau Forces of the Name in each suit: the Mighty Son …
1912 · PDF PAGE 219
… i.e. success in the matter for the?דוה time being: but not leading to much result apart from the? thing itself.? Very great fundamental force. Executive power,?דוסי because they restore a firm basis. Powerful for good or evil.? Fixed, culminated, complete Force, whether good?תוכלמ or evil. The matter thoroughly and definitely determined.? Ultimating Force.? Follow the particular descriptions of each of the thirty-six cards: with full meanings. Decan-cards are always modified by the other symbols with which they are in contact XXI THE LORD OF STRI…
1912 · PDF PAGE 229
…ich traverses the point of junction with the others : flames leap herefrom. Above and below are the symbols?שand :. Tremendous and steady force that cannot be shaken. Herculean strength, yet sometimes scientifically applied. Great success, but with strife and energy. Victory, preceded by apprehension and fear. Health good, and recovery not in doubt. Generous, questioning and curious; fond of external appearances: intractable, obstinate. Yesod of ?י (Strength, power, health, recovery from sickness). Herein rule the Angels?לאהריand?היהאשי XXXV THE …
1912 · PDF PAGE 196
…t 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 sp…
1912 · PDF PAGE 245
…t means luxury, dissipation. 4. War, conquest, victory, strife, ambition. 5. Divine wisdom, manifestation, explanation, teaching, occult force voluntarily invoked. 6. Inspiration (passive, mediumistic), motive power, action. 7. Triumph, victory, health (sometimes unstable). 8. Eternal justice. Strength and force, but arrested as in act ofjudgment. May mean law, trial, etc. 9. Wisdom from on high. Active divine inspiration. Sometimes “ unexpected current." Ιο᾿Good fortune, happiness (within bounds). Intoxica- tion of success. IL Courage, strengt…
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…profitable speculations and employments ; little gain for much labour). Therein?לאחרהand?לארצמare ruling Angels. LI THE LORD OF SHORTENED FORCE Eight ofSwords FOUR White Radiant Angelic Hands issuing from clouds, each holding two swords, points upwards; all the points touch near the top of the card. Hands issue, two at each bottom angle of the card. The pose of the other sword symbols is re-established in the centre. Above and below are the Decan symbols 4 and Π. Τοο much force applied to small things: too much at- tention to detail at the expen…
1912 · PDF PAGE 198
…wer, wealth, etc, THE SIXTEEN COURT, OR ROYAL CARDS The Four Kings THE Four Kings, or “ Figures mounted on steeds,” re— present the Yodh forces of the Name in each Suit: the Radix, Father and commencement of Material Forces, a force in which all the others are implied, and of which they form the develop— ment and completion. A force swift and violent in its action, but whose effect soon passes away, and therefore symbolized by a Figure on a Steed riding swiftly, and clothed in complete Armour. Therefore is the knowledge of the scale of the King…
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…me the woman‘s part : to long for the bride- groom, maybe, and to be ever ready to receive his kiss; but not to pursue openly and to use force. Yet “the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” May it not be, though, that such violence should be used againstoneself in order to attain that passive state? And, of course, to shut out out all rivals? Help me, thou Holy One, even in this; for all my strength is weak as water, and I am but a dog. Help me, O self-glittering onel draw nigh to me in sleep and in waking, a…
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…fied under the nine Sephiroth below Kether. The Four Twos symbolize the Powers of the King?המבה and Queen just uniting and initiating the Force; but before? the Prince and Princess are thoroughly brought into action.? Therefore do they generally imply the initiation and fecunda-? tion of a thing.? Realization of action owing to the Prince being?הנינ produced. The central symbol on each card‘ Action? definitely commenced for good or evil.? Perfection, realization, completion: making a matter?רסה settled and fixed.? Opposition, strife and struggle: …
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… was no coherence in the non-Ego, and so no sanity in the Universe. His companion pointed out that the same criticism applied with equal force to the Ego. This fell on Fra. Ρ. with the force of a thunderbolt. He had always known this in an intellectual way; now it stabbed him to the heart. Through the rest of the drive he sat silent, and in the bustle of the succeeding days of “Bandobast” for his newly projected walk through China, this awakening stood behind his mind, alert and operative. From Calcutta he proceeded to Rangoon (Nov. 3—6), where…
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…e flaming streamers soar and roll, Angels to guard its secret soul, The Garden where my love and I May walk to all eternity. Who dares to force the fiery gate May win our world inviolate. Children whose hearts are passionate; Maidens whose flesh is fair and fain, And men whose souls no senses stain, Come! These mad miles of flame of ours Are cool as springs and fresh as flowers. xxix
1912 · PDF PAGE 247
…ights 3 Eights Energy, opposition, quarrel. Pleasure, merriment, Trouble, sadness, sickness, death, Business, money, possessions. Strong forces beyond the Querent‘s control. Society, meetings of many persons. Strength generally. Aces are always strong cards. Great power and force. Riches, success. Swiftness, rapidity, Unexpectedmeetings. Knights, in general, shew news. Authority, influence. Powerful friends. Meetings with the great. Rank and honour. New ideas or plans. Society of the young. Anxiety, responsibility. Buying and selling (commerce).…
1912 · PDF PAGE 191
…ness Perfected Success Dominion Established Strength . Perfected Work Material Trouble . Material Success . Success unfulfilled Shortened Force . Despair and Cruelty Ruin . Love Abundance . Blended Pleasure DECAN Θ vawomþwuumommtavxmeO-JZMu-am IN maabductam:«««xxxtiïziiädäsüwää I49
1912 · PDF PAGE 242
…d, is shewn4 Above and below are 0 and Π, representing the Decanr Almost a worse symbol than the Nine of Swords Un- disciplined, warring force, complete disruption and failure. Ruin of all plans and projects Disdain, insolence and im— pertinence, yet mirth and jollity therewith. A marplot, loving to overthrow the happiness of others; a repeater of things; given to much unprofitable speech, and of many words. Yet clever, eloquent, etc, according to dignity‘ Malkuth of( ?וRuin, death, defeat, disruption) Herein the Angels?היבמדand?לאסכמreign LIV T…
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…other suits Victory u 6 of Wands Rest from Strife 4 ,, Swords. Harmonious Change 2 ,, Pentacles. Material Happiness 9 ,, Cups. Shortened Force 8 ,, Swords. A vj % two swords: I each of others. 6 Valour 7 of Wands, Loss in Pleasure 5 ,, Cups. Material Works 3 ,, Pentacles, Perfected Success 10 ,, Cups Dominion 2 ,, Wands Despair and Cruelty 9 ,, Swords. Q m. w 3) 2 W. 2 C.: 1 each ofothers. One more Decan than the others. Θ Prudence 8 of Pentacles. Pleasure 6 ,, Cups.
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…ight Symbols of this Book ; together with their meanings OF THE ACES FIRST in order and importance are the Four Aces, repre- senting the Force of the Spirit, acting in, and binding together, the Four Scales of each Element: and answering to the Dominion of the Letters of the Name in the Kether of each. They represent the Radical Forces. The Four Aces are said to be placed on the North Pole of the Universe wherein they revolve, governing its revolution; and ruling as the connecting link between Yetzirah and the Material Plane or Universe. I THE …
1912 · PDF PAGE 237
…e centre (two crossed, the third upright). Flames issue from the point of junction. Above and below are the symbols 0 and τ. Established force, strength, realization of hope. Com- pletion of labour. Success after struggle, Pride, nobility, wealth, power, conceit. Rude self-assumption and insolence. Generosity, obstinacy, etc. Binah of ( ?יPride, arrogance, self-assertion) Herein rule the Angels?הישההand?תיממע [This card is much better than as described] XLVII THE LORD OF PERFECTED WORK ΡΜ” of Wands Two White Radiating Angelic Hands, as before, …
1912 · PDF PAGE 231
…topmost Pentacle. The Pentacles are arranged in an equilateral triangle. Above and below the symbols :3 and vj. Working and constructive force, building up, creation, erection; realization and increase of material things; gain in commercial transactions, rank; increase of substance, influ— ence, cleverness in business, selfishness. Commencement of matters to be established later. Narrow and prejudiced. Keen in matters of gain; sometimes given to seeking after impossibilities. Binah of?ה (Business, paid employment, commercial transaction). Herein …
1912 · PDF PAGE 228
…g down them, and placed in the centre at the top and bottom of the card respectively, are the symbols of & and : for the Decan. Τοο much force applied too suddenly. Very rapid rush, but quickly passed and expended. Violent, but not lasting. Swiftness, rapidity, courage, boldness, confidence, freedom, warfare, violence; love of open air, field—sports, gardens and meadows. Generous, subtle, eloquent, yet somewhat untrust- worthy; rapacious, insolent, oppressive. Theft and robbery. According to dignity. Hod of ` (Hastycommunications and messages ; s…