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1912 · PDF PAGE 217

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT 3. V: Earthly Power 4 of Pentacles. 4. τ Established Strength 3 ,, Wands. 5. Π Ruin IO ,, Swords. Or in T 11 "y "L V: 2 pentacles: I each of others. ? l w Material Gain 9 of Pentacles. 2 "I. Illusionary Success 7 ,, Cups. 3. a. Defeat 5 ,, Swords. 4. τ Perfected Work 4 ,, Wands. 5 s Love 2 ,, Cups. Or in τ 5?".עin. : 2 Cups: I each of others. E5 I. ₪ Wealth 10 of Pentacles. 2. : Swiftness 8 ,, Wands. 3. :: Earned Success 6 ,, Swords. 4. 8 Material Trouble 5 ,, Pentaclesi 5. as Abundance 3 ,, Cups. Or in 8 π…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…in 8 SZ I 52 2 Δ 3 VX 4 <) 5᾿ [:] Or in Π Q I. {Z 2᾿ "L 3Δ Ὁ” 4, X 5. T 6. [:] Or in τ?]נ Ι. W 2 "L 174 Strife & 5 of Wands. Sorrow 3 ,, Swords. Oppression IO ,, Wands. Abundant Success 8 ,, Cups. Success Unfulfilled 7 ,, Pentacles. Δ 2 <> two wands : 1 each of the 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 Su…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX 13. The Knight of Swords is “The Lord of the Wind and the Breezes: the King of the Spirits of Air.” 14. The Queen of Swords is “ The Queen of the Thrones of Air.” 15. The King of Swords is "The Prince of the Chariot of the Winds.” 16. The Knave of Swords is ”The Princess of the Rushing Winds: the Lotus of the Palace of Air." 17. The Knight of Pentacles is "The Lord of the Wide and Fertile Land : the King of the Spirits of Earth." 18. The Queen of Pentacles is “ The Queen of the Thrones of Earth." 19. The King of Pentacles is “ The P…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XL THE LORD OF EARNED SUCCESS Six ofSwan]: Two hands, as before, each holding two swords which cross in the centre. Rose re—established thereon. !: and 3: above and below, supported on the points of two short daggers or swords. Success after anxiety and trouble; self—esteem, beauty, conceit, but sometimes modesty therewith; dominance, patience, labour, etc. Tiphareth of( ?וLabour, work, journey by water). Ruled by the Great Angels?לאעההand?לאו"י XLI THE LORD OF UNSTABLE EFFORT Sewn af Swords Two Angelic Rad…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… 43- 44- 45- 46. 47- 48. 49- 50. 51. 52. 53- 54- 55- 56᾽ CARD 6 ... ,, 7?ח ., 8 ,, Wands 9?ח ., IO ,, ,, 2 ,, Pentacles 3 n n 4 u n 5 ,, Swords 6 ,, " 7 ,, Swords 8,, Cups 9,, Cups IO ,, ,, ,, Wands 3 n .. 4?װ ., 5 ,, Pentacles 6 ., n 7 ,, ,, . 8 ,, Swords 9?װ ,, IO ,, ,, 2 ,, Cups 3 n ., 4 u n LORD OF Pleasure lllusionary Success Swiftness Great Strength Oppression Harmonious Change Material Works Earthly Power Defeat . . Earned Success . Unstable Effort . Abandoned Success Material Happiness Perfected Success Dominion Established Strength . P…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…greatly, for good or evil according to their nature Cards of opposite natures on either side weaken it greatly, for either good or evil. Swords are inimical to Pentacles. Wands are inimical to Cups. Swords are friendly with Cups and Wands Wands are friendly with Swords and Pentacles, If a card fall between two others which are mutually contrary, it is not much affected by either. 206

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX LIII THE LORD OF RUIN Ten ofSwords FOUR Hands holding eight swords, as in the preceding symbol; the points falling away from each other. Two hands hold two swords crossed in the centre, as though their junction had disunited the others No rose, flower or bud, 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 …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…n relations: actions sometimes selfish, sometimes unselfish. Herein rule the Great Angels?לאלזיand 5mm. XXVIII THE LORD OF SORROW Three of Swords or Sþem's THREE White Radiating Angelic Hands, issuing from clouds, and holding three swords upright (as though the central sword had struck apart the two others, which were crossed in the preceding symbol): the central sword cuts asunder the rose of five petals, which in the previous symbol grew at the junction of the swords; its petals are falling, and no white rays issue from it. Above and below the c…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…ppiness, sorrow, and tears). Herein rule the Great Angels?לא"והand?הימוהas Lords of the Decan. XXIX THE LORD OF REST FROM STRIFE Four of Swords Two White Radiating Angelic Hands, each holding two swords; which four cross in the centre. The rose of five petals with white radiations is reinstated on the point of their intersection Above and below, on the points of two small daggers, are and Δ, representing the Decanate. Rest from sorrow ; yet after and through it. Peace from and after war. Relaxation of anxiety. Quietness, rest, ease and plenty, y…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…ignity as usual. Chesed of( ?הGain of money or influence: a present). Herein do?ה`זובand?לאדבמbear rule. XXXIX THE LORD OF DEFEAT Five of Swords Two Rayed Angelic Hands each holding two swords nearly upright, but falling apart of each other, right and left of the card, A third hand holds a sword upright in the centre as though it had disunited them. The petals of the rose, which in the Four had been reinstated in the centre, are torn asunder and falling. Above and below are 9 and m for Decan. Contest finished and decided against the person; failu…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT A Majority of Wands ,, Cups . ,, Swords ., Pentacles ,, Keys . ,, Court Cards . ,, Aces . 4 Aces 3 Aces 4 Kings (Knights) 3 n n 4 Queens 3 Queens 4 Princes 3 Princes 4 Princesses. 3 Princesses 4 Tens 3 Tens 4 Nines 3 Nines 4 Eights 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. Rich…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…. Malkuth of( ?הRiches and wealth). Herein are?היראלand?היעההset over this Decan as Angel Rulers. XXVII THE LORD OF PEACE RESTORED Two ofSwords or Pikes Two crossed swords, like the air dagger of a Z.A.M, each held by a White Radiant Angelic Hand. Upon the point where the two cross is a rose of five petals, emitting white rays. At the top and bottom of the card are two small daggers, supporting respectively the symbol v thus, and & representing the Decanate. 181

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…bjects. Hod of ( ?וNarrow, restricted, petty, a prison). Therein rule the Angels 5mm and?לאהש LII THE LORD OF DESPAIR AND CRUELTY Nine ofSwords FOUR Hands, as in the preceding figure, hold eight swords nearly upright, but with the points falling away from each other. A fifth hand holds 3 ninth sword upright in the centre, as if it had struck them asunder, No rose at all is shewn, as if it were not merely cut asunder, but utterly destroyed. Above and below are the Decan symbols 0‘ and π. Despair, cruelty, pitilessness, malice, suffering, want, los…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…ulations 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 expense of the prin…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT III THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE AIR Ace of Swords A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping the hilt of a sword, which supports a White Radiant Celestial Crown; from which depend, on the right, the olive branch 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 I…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…. LA. Angel = Lesser Assistant Angel. I.Z.Q. : ldra. Zuta Qadisha. M.T = Magister Templi. W = Shemhamphorasch. W. = Wands. C. Cups. S. = Swords. P. = Pentacles. K, of s. = Key of Solomon. O P A A. = Oriens—Paimon—AritonfiAmaimon. 'T‘ = Aries. h = Saturn. ö = Taurus. Θ : Sun. : ?םGemini. ) = Moon. 925 : Cancer. ὃ: Mars. π Leo. Q = Mercury. mg Virgo. ll = Jupiter. : Libra. ? = Venus. ?]'ןScorpio. Τ Sagittarius. , Vi = Capricornus. I ?:יפAquarius. ! (> Pisces. l [:] enclosing a number shows that the number is a perfect square. If before ,, ,, ,, a …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…. THE Ace 01 Wands is called the Root of the Powers of Fire. 2. The Ace 01 Cups is called the Root 01 the Powers of Water. 3. The Ace of Swords is called the Root of the Powers of Air. 4. The Ace of Pentacles is called the Root 01 the Powers of Earth. 5. The Knight 01 Wands is " The Lord of the Flame and Lightning: the King of the Spirits of Fire.” 6. The Queen of Wands is " The Queen 01 the Thrones of Flame." 7. The King of Wands is “The Prince 01 the Chariot 01 Fire.” 8. The Knave 01 Wands is ”The Princess of the Shining Flame: the Rose of th…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…cahirelanu pare] NIISOI od upe ofafafe; bajile a-cocasahe icoresaka 3 uniji beliore. THE NINTH KEY A MIGHTY guard of Fire with two-edged swords flaming (which have eight Vials 01 wrath for two times and ahalf, whose wings are of wormwood and of the marrow 01 salt), have set their feet in the West, and are measured with their 9996 ministers, These gather up the moss 01 the Earth 35 the rich man doth his Treasure. Cursed are they whose iniquities they are! In their eyes are mill—stones greater than the earth, and from their mouths run seas of bloo…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…vaumeda aai Jirosabe, Zodacare od Zodameranu. Odo cicale Qaal Zodoreje, lape zodiredo Noco Mada, hoathahe IAIDA. THE THIRTEENTH KEY O YE Swords of the South, which have 42 eyes to stir up the wrath 01 Sin: making men drunken which are empty: Behold the Promise of God, and His Power, which is called amongst ye a bitter sting] Move and Appear! unveil the mysteries of your Creation, for I am the servant of the same your God, the true worshipper of the Highest The Angle 01 A 01 v, in the tablet 01 V. The Prince 01 the Chariot 01 Earth. 120

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