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1912 · PDF PAGE 216

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…3. 1 4. 3) 5. 5 Or 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 ,, Pent…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT THE TITLES OF THE SYMBOLS I. 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 Kna…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…F THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXXIV THE LORD OF GREAT STRENGTH [Vim of Wmm’s or Tart/les FOUR hands, as in the previous symbol, holding eight wands crossed four and four; but a fifth hand at the foot of the card holds another wand upright, which 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. Heal…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…T XLVI THE LORD OF ESTABLISHED STRENGTH Three of ψωμί: Α WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, as before, issuing from clouds and grasping three wands in the 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?הישה…

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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)

…g 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)

…s: with full meanings. Decan-cards are always modified by the other symbols with which they are in contact XXI THE LORD OF STRIPE Five of Wands Two White RadiantAngelic Hands issuant per nubes dex- ter and sinister. They are clasped together in the grip of the First Order, i.e. the four fingers of each right hand crooked into each other, the thumbs meeting above ; and they hold, at the same time, by their centres, five wands or torches which are similar unto the wands of a Zelator Adeptus Minor. One wand is upright in the middle; the others cross …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…OT Nu 3 !. 32. 33- 34- 35- 36. 37- 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 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 Happine…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… the advanced student can go beyond this rude working] XXII THE LORD OF VICTORY Six (2/ Wamis Two hands in grip as the last, holding six wands crossed three and three. Flames issue from the point of junction. Above and below are short wands with flames issuing, surmounted respectively by the symbols of LL and 8, representing the Decan. Victory after strife: Love: pleasure gained by labour: carefulness, sociability and avoiding of strife, yet victory therein: also insolence, and pride of riches and success, etc. The whole dependent on the dignity…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…e revenge of nature] XLV THE LORD OF DOMINION Two of Wamis A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping two crossed wands Flames issue from the point of junction. On two small wands above and below, with flames of five issuing therefrom, are the symbols of ὀand?ד for the Decan. Strength, domination, harmony of rule and of justice, Boldness, courage, fierceness, shamelessness, revenge, reso- lution, generous, proud, sensitive, ambitious, refined, restless, turbulent, sagacious withal, yet unforgiving and obstinate. Chokmah of ( …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…(two proceedingfrom each side) issuant from clouds; clasped in two pairs in the centre with the grip of the First Order. They hold eight wands, crossed four with four. Flames issue from the point of junction. Surmounting the small wands with flames issuing 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, free…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…epresented as winged youths very slightly dressed, with butterfly wings: heads encircled by a fillet with a pentagram thereon: and holding wands sur- mounted by pentagrams, the same butterfly wings on their feet and fillets. General equipment as the King of Wands : but he bears as a crest a winged angelic head with a penta— gram on the brows. Beneath the chariot are grey nimbus clouds. His hair long and waving in serpentine whirls, and whorl figures compose the scales of his armour, A drawn sword in one hand ; a sickle in the otherl With the sword h…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX as that of the Knight of Wands, but he wears as a crest a winged six-pointed star, similar to those represented on the heads 01 Castor and Pollux the Dioscuri, the twins Gemini (a part of which constellation is included in his rule) He holds a drawn sword with the sigil of his scale upon its pommel. Beneath his horse's feet are dark—driving stratus clouds He is active, clever, subtle, fierce, delicate, courageous, skilful, but inclined to domineer. Also to overvalue small things, unless well dignified. If ill dignified, deceitful, tyra…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…the heavens over one quadrant of the portion around the North Pole. V of Δ Princess and Empress of the Salamandersi Throne of the Ace of Wands. IX THE LORD OF THE WAVES AND THE WATERS; THE KING OF THE HOSTS OF THE SEA [01th of Cup: A BEAUTIFUL, winged, youthful Warrior with flying hair, riding upon a white horse, which latter is not winged His general equipment is similar to that of the Knight of Wands, 162

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS Ol? THE TAROT V THE LORD OF THE FLAME AND THE LIGHT- NING; THE KING OF THE SPIRITS OF FIRE ng/ztl of Wands A WINGED Warrior riding upon a black horse with flaming mane and tail: the horse itself is not winged. The rider wears a winged helmet (like the old Scandinavian and Gaulish helmet) with a Rayed Crown, a corslet of scale- mail and buskins of the same, and a flowing scarlet mantle. Above his helmet, upon his cuirass, and on the shoulder- pieces and buskins, he wears as a crest a winged black horse's head. He grasps a …

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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)

…mencing from the sign Aries, the Ceu/m! Decans of each sign follow the order of the Days of the Week Thus— CARD ἕξἆτἓζξ MEANING DAY 3 of Wands?זEstablished Strength 0 6 ,, Ρ. 8 Material Success l) 9 ,, S, π Despair and Cruelty e“ 3 ,, C, az Abundance E! 6 ,, W. 52 Victory 4 9 .. Ρ. "k Material Gain 52 3 ,, S. Δ Sorrow '1 6 ,, C, m, Pleasure Θ 9 ,, W. φ Great Strength (< 3 n Ρ VX Material Works 6 6 ,, S. : Earned Success ä 9 ,, C. X Material Happiness Αι Being thus the Four Threes, Sixes, and Nines. The first and third Decans follow the same orde…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXIII THE LORD OF VALOUR Seven of szti: Two hands holding by grip six wands, three crossed‘ A third hand issuing from a cloud at the lower part of the card, holding an upright wand which passes between the others. Flames leap from the point of junction. Above and below the central wand are the symbols of Mars and Leo, representing the Decan. Possible victory, depending on the energy and courage exercised; valour; opposition, obstacles and difficulties, yet courage to meet them; quarrelling, ignorance, preten…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…volution; and ruling as the connecting link between Yetzirah and the Material Plane or Universe. I THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF FIRE Are of Wands A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping a heavy club, which has three branches in the colours, and with the sigils, of the scales. The Right— and Left—hand branches end respectively in three Flames, and the Centre one in {our Flames: thus yielding Ten : the Number of the Sephiroth, Two-and-twenty leaping Flames, or Yodh, I53

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…OF THE WATERS; THE LOTUS OF THE PALACE OF THE FLOODS {ἔπαυε of Cuþs A BEAUTIFUL Amazon-like figure, softer in nature than the Princess of Wands. Her attire is similar. She stands on a sea with foaming spray. Away to her right a Dolphin She wears as a crest a swan with opening wings. She bears in one hand a lotus, and in the other an open cup from which a turtle issues Her mantle is lined with swansdown, and is of thin floating material. Sweetness, poetry, gentleness and kindness. Imaginative, dreamy, at times indolent, yet courageous if roused. W…

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