History Pictures Gard Meanings Around the year 1775, Court de Gebelin | MAJOR ARCANA vwasatareception,wherehefindtheguests | Hebrew amas ot The Pat ofthe playing the game of Tarot. After observing Sepa ertoter! Septerveco””yopew meaning the game fora shor time, he suddenly de- ‘he aso symbol 7 ‘corespanding clared to everyone present that the card moa images were allegorical, and furthermore y are that they had originated in ancient Egypt. ° of Arcana Court de Gebelin found not only an Egyptian origin for the Tarot, but also a | Hebrew connection. Eliphas Levi and other occultists ex | panded on this Hebrew source by finding in the structure of the Tarot numerous aspects of the Jewish system of esoteric =, 1 philosophy known as the Kabbalah. ‘The influence of the Golden Dawn brings us to the present, since itis the system ofthe =. Golden Dawn, somewhat modified by mem- bers of that Order such as Aleister Crowley and Arthur Edward Waite who disseminated itthroughout the world, thatis predominant. Magical Weapon the Greek Alphabet inmodem Wester esotericism. Tarot symbolism is as actual today as it Mystic Nomber was a centuries ago. ofthe Sephiroth 0 0COURT CARDS ‘The Pathe of the Hebrew Nemes of Sepher Ytzrah Sophia or Letter The symbols of two basic loments| of Nature ofthis card The King Scale of Color The Tree oftite | Magical | Powers Court card ‘Blemant. Mystic Number ofthe Sut ofthe Sepnirot. ” | | | MINOR ARCANA Tho pas of re Hobrew Names of Sepher Yeah ving beings, Sophia or Letter Real and imagina’y “The stro symbole Number in the Suit ‘The King Scale of Color ptibution of The Troe Pentagram Mystic Number ofthe Sephiroth Ssonse. ofthe Sut Precious Stone ofthe Suit 13Tree of Life and Tarot cards ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE THE HIEROPHANT ms in the Kabbalah through which 1 (Ain Soph) reveals himself. From: Joseph ben Abraham Gikatilla, Porc lus. Augsburg 516 u ' 7The Tree of Life bonny ‘Tree of Life published inthe rth c. by the Jesuit priest Athanasius Kircher 6nD Kether General Attribution of Tarot: THE 4 ACES Hebrew meaning: Crown Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 1 The Tree of Life: r Plane, Middle Pillar The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Admirable or Hidden Intelligence The King Scale of Color: Brilliance Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Ptah Living beings, Real and Imaginary: God, Swan, Hawk Plants, Real and Imaginary: Almond in Flower, Banyan Precious Stones: Diamond Magical Weapons: Swastika or Fylfot Cross, Crown, The Lamp Vegetable Drugs: Elixir Vitee Magical Powers: Union with God Transcendental Morality: Pyrrho- Zoroastrianusm (Accomplishment of Great Work) ‘The Greek Alphabet: — “The Elements and Senses: Spirit, Hearing Attribution of Pentagram: Topmost Point ACE OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: The Root of the Powers of Fire The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Meaning: Strength. Power. Resoluteness. Vigor. Activity. Profit. ACE OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: The Root of the Powers of Water ‘The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point ‘Meaning: Profusion. Fertility. Productivity. Beauty, Pleasure. Happiness. Opulence. 9ACE OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: The Root of the Powers of Air The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Force invoked to create good and evil. Centrifugal force. Force through hardships. Assertion of justice. Profound determination. ACE OF COINS Titles and Attributions: The Root of the Powers of Earth ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point ‘Meaning: Materiality in both the good and the bad senses and in a way — de- lusiveness of perception. Perfec- tion. Strength. Material benefit. Labour. Wealth. Achievement. 20 nao Chokmah General Attribution of Tarot: THE 4 TWOS - KINGS Hebrew meaning: Wisdom Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 3 ‘The Tree of Life: 2" Plane, Right Pillar The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Illuminating Intelligence ‘The King Scale of Color: Pure soft blue Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Isis, Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Man Plants, Real and Imaginary: Amaranth, Mistletoe, Bo or Pipal Tree Precious Stones: Star Ruby, Turquoise Magical Weapons: Lingam, the Inner Robe of Glory Vegetable Drugs: Hashish, Cocaine Magical Powers: ‘The Vision of God face to face, ‘Vision of Antinomies ‘Transcendental Morality: Devotion The Greek Alphabet: [] aTWO OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: The Lord of Dominion ‘The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Strength. Authority. Harmoni- ‘ous governing, Justice. Bravery. Courage. Impudence, Revenge. Anxiety. Meanii TWO OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: The Lord of Love ‘The Elements and Senses: ‘Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point ‘Meaning: Harmony. Pleasure. Fun. Love. Friendship. Passion. TWO OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: ‘The Lord of Peace Restored ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Strength though suffering, Joy afier pain. Balanced strength. Contradictory features in a single individual. Troubles and material losses. Compromise TWO OF COINS Titles and Attributions: The Root of the Powers of Earth The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point | Meaning: Harmonious changes, Altema- tion of profits and losses, weak- ness and strength. Changing ‘occupation continuously. Travel- ling. Discontent with the existing state of things. BTHE KINGS The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point KING OF WANDS Fire of Fire Lightning - swift violence of onset. Titles and Attributions: The Lord of the Flame and the Lightning. The King of the Spirits of Fire. ‘Meaning: Energetic. Generous. Impulsive. Boisterous. Active. KING OF CUPS Fire of Water Rain, Springs, etc. - swift passionate attack. Titles and Attributions: ‘The Lord of the Waves and the Waters. ‘The King of the Hosts of the Sea. ‘Meaning: Graceful. Poetic. Having the nature of Venus. Sluggish. 2 _—_— KING OF SWORDS Fire of Air Wind - swift onset (note idea of balance as in trade winds). Titles and Attributions: ‘The Lord of the Winds and the Breezes, ‘The King of the Spirits of Air. Meaning: Activity. Intelligent. Graceful. Boisterous. Exquisite. Brave. Skilful. Apt to dominate. KING OF COINS Fire of Earth Mountains - violent pressure (due to gravitation) Titles and Attributions: ‘The Lord of the Wide and Fertile Land. ‘The King of the Spirits of Earth. ‘Meaning: Heaviness. Heavy mind, Materi- ality. Industriousness. 257! mW Binah General Autibution of Tarot: ‘THE 4 THREES ~ QUEENS Hebrew meaning: Understanding Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 6 ‘The Tree of Life: 2" Plane, Left Pillar The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Sanctifying Intelligence The King Scale of Color: Crimson: Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Nephthys Living beings, Real and Imaginary: ‘Woman, Bee Plants, Real and Imaginary: Cypress, Opium Poppy, Lotus, Lily, Ivy Precious Stones: Star Sapphire, Pearl Magical Weapons: Yoni, the Outer Robe of Concealment ‘Vegetable Drugs: Belladonna, Soma ‘Magical Powers: The Vision of Sorrow, Vision of Wonder ‘Transcendental Morality: Silence The Greek Alphabet. — 2 eee ‘THREE OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: Established Strength [Virtue] The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Meaning: Well-established strength. Power. Discernment. Realization of hopes. Completion. Success. Generousness. Wealth. Authority. THREE OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: Abundance The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point ‘Meaning: Abundance. Success. Pleasure. Healing, Problem solving. Good luck. Sensuality. Luckiness, Love. Joy. Kindness. Copiousness. a‘THREE OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Sorrow The Elements and Senses: ‘Ait, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Failure. Obstruction. Disunion. Absence. Quarrels. Beginning of a discord. Opposition. Misfor- tune. Suffering. Tears. Destruc- tive pleasures. Boast. THREE OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Material Works [Works] ‘The Elements and Sens | Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagrat Left Lower Point ‘Meaning: Active and constructive force. Great skillfulness in commerce or work, Constreution. Creation. ‘Making. Achievement. Financial benefit. Success in commercial operations, 2 THE QUEENS ‘The Elements and Senses: ‘Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point QUEEN OF WANDS Water of Fire Rainbow - fading spiritualized reflection of the Image. Titles and Attributions: ‘The Queen of the Thrones of Flame. Meaning: Adaptability. Insistent vigor. ‘Calm authoritativeness. Great attractiveness. Power of submission. Allure. QUEEN OF CUPS Water of Water Pool - stagnant spiritualized reflection of Images. Titles and Attributioy ‘The Queen of the Thrones of the ‘Waters. ‘Meaning: Exuberant imagination. Poetry. Kindness. Coquetry. FoQUEEN OF SWORDS Water of Air Vibrations - bulk unmoved, spiritualized toreflect Ruach (mind). Titles and Attibutions: ‘The Queen of the Thrones of Air. Meaning: Penetrating eye, refinement. Swiftness. Self-confidence. Perseverance. QUEEN OF COINS Water of Earth Fields - quiet, spiritualized to bear vegetable and animal life. Titles and Attributions: The Queen of the Thrones of the Earth. ‘Meaning: Impetuosity. Kindness. Shyness. Enchantment. Large heartedness. Intelligence. Melancholy. 30 on Chesed General Attribution of Tarot: | THE 4 FOURS Hebrew meaning: Mercy Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 10 The Tree of Life: 3" Plane, Right Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Measuring Cohesive or Receptacular Intelligence ‘The King Scale of Color: Deep violet Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Amoun Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Unicorn Plants, Real and Imaginary: Olive, ‘Shamrock, Opium Poppy Precious Stones: Amethyst, Sapphire Magical Weapons: The Wand, Sceptre, or Crook ‘Vegetable Drugs: Opium Magical Powers: The Vision of Love ‘Transcendental Morality: Obedience The Greek Alphabet: [e] aFOUR OF WANDS, Titles and Attributions: Perfected Work [Completion] The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Meaning: Perfection. Rest after work. Completion. Discernment. Intelligence. Beauty, Romanti- cism. Fun. Success. FOUR OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: Blended Pleasure [Luxury] The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point Meaning: Success or enjoyment coming to an end. Good mixed with bad. ‘A period of stagnation in happi- ness. Precipitance. Chasing. Pur- suit. Rivalry. Injustice. 2 FOUR OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Rest from Strife [Truce] ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Rest from discord and sadness. Respite. Peace after war. Wealth. Rest from worries. Relief. FOUR OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Earthly Power [Power] ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point Meaning: Financial benefit. Success. High standing. Love of material things. Absolute might has been obtained but it leads nowhere. Greed. Suspiciousness. Alertness and discretion. Dissatisfaction. 3md Geburah General Attribution of Tarot: THE 4 FIVES Hebrew meaning: Strength Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: ‘The Tree of Life: 3" Plane, Left Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Radical Intelligence The King Scale of Color: Orange Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Horus Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Basilisk Plants, Real and Imaginary: Oak, Nux Vomica, Nettle, Hickory Precious Stones: Ruby Magical Weapons: The Sword, Spear, Scourge, or Chain Vegetable Drugs: Nux Vomica, Nettle Magical Powers: The Vision of Power ‘Transcendental Morality: Energy The Greek Alphabet: 4] FIVE OF WANDS, Titles and Attributions: Strife The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Meaning: Discord. Protest. Struggle. Con- flict. Bravery. Inconsideration. Cruelty. Violence. FIVE OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: Loss in Pleasure [Disappointment] The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point Meaning: Death or end of enjoyment. Par- tial loss. Disappointment. Regret. ‘Treachery. Sadness. Deceit. Ma- levolence. Slander.FIVE OF SWORDS ‘Titles and Attributions: Defeat The Elements and Senses: ‘Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Failure. Defeat. Weakness. Anx- iety. Trouble. Poverty. Avarice. Grieving. Intellect weakened by sentiment. Unreliable. Cruel. ‘Thankless. Cowardly FIVE OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Material Trouble [Worry] ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagray Left Lower Point Meaning: Loss of money or standing. Trou- bles with the material worlds. Hard work. Efforts. Agronomy. Construction. Good at everyday issues. Poverty. Rudeness. Sever~ ity. Fe mAN|N Tiphareth General Attribution of Tarot: (THE 4 SIXES - KNIGHTS | Hebrew meaning: Beauty Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 21 ‘The Tree of Life: 4 Plane, Middle Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of the Mediating Influence The King Scale of Color: Clear pink rose Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Ra Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Phoenix, Lion, Child, Spider, Pelica Plants, Real and Imaginary: Acacia, Bay, Laurel, Vine, Oak, Gorse, Ash, Aswata Precious Stones: Topaz, Yellow Diamond ‘Magical Weapons: ‘The Lamen or Rosy Cross Vegetable Drugs: Stramonium, Alcohol Magical Powers: The Vision of the Harmony of Things, Beatific Vision ‘Transcendental Morality: Devotion to Great Work The Greek Alphabet: 7SIX OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: Victory ‘The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point ‘Meaning: Victory in struggle. Conquest. Tri- umph. Success achieved though proactive attitude and industri- ousness, Audacity. SIX OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: Pleasure ‘The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point ‘Meaning: Quarrel, Pleasure, Memories of the past. Nostalgia. Steady success, SIX OF SWORDS: Titles and Attributions: Earned Success [Science] ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Success after worries and trou- bles. Beauty. Vain but occasion- ally humble. Authority. Work. ‘Travelling. SIX OF COINS Titles and Attributions: ‘Material Success [Success] The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point ‘Meaning: Succes and good luck in financial affairs. Strength. Influence. High standing. Generousness. People management. Good luck. Prosper- ity. Justice and free thinking, 39THE KNIGHTS ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point KNIGHT OF WANDS Air of Fire Sun - steady force of energy. Titles and Attributions: The Prince of the Chariot of Fire. Meaning: Quick. Strong. Vehement. Bois- terous. Fair and generous. Honor- able and despising meanness. KNIGHT OF CUPS Air of Water Sea - steady force of putrefaction, Titles and Attributions: ‘The Prince of the Chariot of the Waters. Meaning: Exquisite, fierce, skilful and artis- tic character. Boisterous nature and tranquil look. Succeeding in both good and evil but Ieaning to- wards evil having apparent Force as anally or Wisdom, “ KNIGHT OF SWORDS Air of Air Clouds - steady conveyors of | water. Titles and Attributions: ‘The Prince of the Chariot of Air. ‘Meaning: Variety of ideas and plans. Mis- trust, Suspiciousness. Firmness in friendship and hostility. Dis- cretion. Power of observation, Sluggishness. KNIGHT OF COINS Air of Earth Plains - steady bearing of life. Titles and Attributions: The Prince of the Chariot of Earth, Meaning: Gain of matter. Increasing good or evil, Strengthening, imple- menting plans. Stable. Reliable.my) Netzach General Attribution of Tarot: THE 4 SEVENS Hebrew meaning: Victory Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 28 ‘The Tree of Life: 5* Plane, Right Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Occult or Hidden Intelligence The King Scale of Color: Amber Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Hathoor Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Iynx, Raven, all carrion birds Plants, Real and Imaginary: Rose, Laurel Precious Stones: Emerald Magical Weapons: The Lamp and Girdle ‘Vegetable Drugs: Damiana, Cannabis Indica, Anhalonium Magical Powers: ‘The Vision of Beauty Triumphant ‘Transcendental Morality: Unselfishness ‘The Greek Alphabet: [e] 2 SEVEN OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: Valour ‘The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: Right Lower Point Meaning: Victory. Valour. Win. Success. rushed resistance. SEVEN OF CUPS Titles and Attributions: Ilusionary Success [Debauch] The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point ‘Meaning: Work of imagination. Wishful thinking. Deceit at the moment of assumed victory. Subducted victory. Illusion of success, Lies. Unredeemed promises, 8SEVEN OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Unstable Effort [Futility] ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell, Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point ‘Meaning: Partial success. Love for abun- dance. Fascination. Propensity for compliments. SEVEN OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Success Unfulfilled [Failure] ‘The Elements and Sense: Earth, Touch Auribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point Meaning: Wasted chance. Ruined hopes. Success in business is temporary. Disappointment. Adversities. Hard work, Need. Ignobiliy. | | TW Hod General Attribution of Tarot: [THE 4 EIGHTS Hebrew meaning: Splendour Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 36 The Tree of Life: 5" Plane, Left Pillar The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Absolute or Perfect Intelligence “The King Scale of Color: Violet purple Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Thoth Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Hermaphrodite, Jackal, Twin serpents, Monoceros de Astris Plants, Real and Imaginary: Moly, Anhalonium Lewinii Precious Stones: Opal, especially Fire Opal Magical Weapons: ‘The Names and Versicles and Apron Vegetable Drugs: Damiana, Cannabis Indica, Anhalonium Magical Powers: The Vision of Splendour ‘Transcendental Morality: Truthfulness “sEIGHT OF WANDS Titles and Attributions: Swiftness The Elements and Senses: Fire, Sight Attribution of Pentagram: i Right Lower Point ‘Meaning: Excess of strength. Impetuous dash. Violence. Swiftness. Cour- age. Audacity. Independence. An- imosity. Violence. Love for open spaces. Sports. Large heartedness. EIGHT OF CUPS | Titles and Attributions: Abandoned Success [Indolence] The Elements and Senses: g Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: Right Upper Point Meaning: Temporary success. Things put away as soonas they are obtained. No eternal values. Laziness in achieving success. Treasure hunt- ing. Unsteadiness. ” EIGHT OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Shortened Force [Interference] The Elements and Senses: ‘Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Unrestrained force wasted on tri- fles, Malevolence. Small-minded- ness. Tyranny. Impetuosity. Likes both giving and receiving pres- ents. Generous. Intelligent. Harsh, EIGHT OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Prudence ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Actribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point ‘Meaning: Too cautious in minor things but takes risks in more important mat- ters. Penny-wise and pound-fool- ish. Receiving small amounts of cash, Education. a10 Yesod General Attribution of Tarot: _ THE 4 NINES Hebrew meaning: Foundation Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 45 ‘The Tree of Life: 6 Plane, Middle Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Pure or Clear Intelligence ‘The King Scale of Color: Indigo Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Shu Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Elephant, Tortoise, Toad Plants, Real and Imaginary: Banyan, Mandrake, Damiana, Ginseng, Yohimba Precious Stones: Quartz Magical Weapons: The Perfumes and Sandals, The Altar ‘Vegetable Drugs: Orchid Root Magical Powers: The Vision of the Machinery of the Universe ‘Transcendental Morality: Independence ‘The Greek Alphabet: % NINE OF WANDS itles and Attributions: Great Strength [Strength] The Elements and Senses: | | Fire, Sight | Attribution of Pentagram: | Right Lower Point Meaning: Colossal power. Unbreakable strength. Immense might. Huge success. Active struggle. Victo- ry after doubts and concerns. Health. Quick convalescence. | Obstinacy. NINE OF CUPS | Titles and Attributions: Material Happiness [Happiness] The Elements and Senses: Water, Taste Attribution of Pentagram: j Right Upper Point | Meaning: Attaining absolute joy and hay piness. Self-glorification. Vanity. Self-importance. Generousness. Not satisfied with small and humble plans. “8NINE OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Despair and Cruelty [Cruelty] ‘The Elements and Senses: Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Despair. Cruelty, Ruthlessness. Suffering, Need. Failure. Loss. Misfortune. Burden, Pressure. Labour. Skillfulness and dexter- ‘y. Lies, Deceit. Slander. NINE OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Material Gain [Gain] ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point Meaning: Obtaining the greatest finaticial benefit. Achievement. Inheri- tance, Greed. Storage of treasure. | m990 Malkuth ' General Attribution of Tarot: | THE 4 TENS - PRINCESSES Hebrew meaning: Kingdom Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 55 ‘The Tree of Life: 7" Plane, Middle Pillar ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Resplendent Intelligence t The King Scale of Color: Yellow Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Osiris, Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Sphinx Plants, Real and Imaginary: Willow, Ivy, Pomegranate, all cereals Precious Stones: Rock Crystal Magical Weapons: ‘The Magical Circle and Triangle Vegetable Drugs: Corn ‘Magical Powers: The Vision of the Holy Guardian Angel or of Adonai ‘Transcendental Morality: Scepticism ‘The Greek Alphabet: 3 3TEN OF WANDS: Tiles and Atsbatons Oppression ‘The Blenensand Sens: Fire Sight Aibuion Pesaran: Right ower Point ‘Meaning: Cruel and autoritave power vcsshe presse, Selihnes andeathly gals, TENOFCUPS Tides and Atibutions: Perfected Success [Satity] The Hementsand Senses: Water Taste Aton of Pentagram: Right Upper Pit ‘Meaning: Seady sucess. Home. Geert, indo. apps, sent for she Hea, Va TEN OF SWORDS Titles and Attributions: Ruin ‘The Elements and Senses: ‘Air, Smell Attribution of Pentagram: Left Upper Point Meaning: Complete failure. Insubordinate force. Collapse of all plans and projects. Contempt. Impudence and audacity causing pleasure. Destroying other people's happi- ness. Verbiage. TEN OF COINS Titles and Attributions: Wealth ‘The Elements and Senses: Earth, Touch Attribution of Pentagram: Left Lower Point ‘Meaning: Obtaining material benefits Pin- nacle of success. Prosperity. 3THE PRINCESSES The Elements and Senses: r PRINCESS OF SWORDS Earth, Touch i igen Earth of Air ee Titles and Attributions: | ora. The Princess of the Rushing Winds. Pee ‘The Lotus of the Palace of Air. Earth of Fire : Titles and Attributions: Meaning: Wisdom. Might. Acuteness. Re- The Princess of finement in materia affairs. Grace the Shining Flame. } and dexterity. ‘The Rose of the Palace of Fire. Meaning: Brilliance. Bravery. Beauty. | tn lve Craving for power Ew! PRINCESS OF COINS 5 thusiasm, Revenge. Earth of Earth Titles and Attributions: PRINCESS OF CUPS ThThe Princess of Earth of Water the Echoing Hills. Titles and Attributions: \ ‘The Lotus of the Palace of the Earth, The Princess of the Waters. a i Meaning: Generosity. Kindness. Diligence, The Rose ofthe Palace of eaeolawe: cam Beery nee | the Floods. i sistence. Compassion, Meaning: Charm, Poetry. Tenderness and Kindness. Good imagination. Dreaminess, Indolence. 5 aFor He shewed the combination ofthese letters, ‘each with the other; Aleph with al, and all with ‘Alephs Beth with all, and all with Beth. Thus in ‘combining all together in pairs are produced the ‘wo hundred and thiry-one gates of knowledge, Sepher Yetzrah The Hebrew Alphabet say Mm2D0NAleph General Attribution of THE FOOL | Hebrew meaning: Ox Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 66 The Tree of Life: Path m The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Scintillating Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Sky blue Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Mout Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Eagle, Man Plants, Real and Imaginary: Aspen Precious Stones: Topaz Magical Weapons: The Dagger or Fan Vegetable Drugs: Peppermint Magical Powers: Divination ‘Transcendental Morality: Noscere The Greek Alphabet: « Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Holy Ghost-Fool-Knight-Errant. Folly’s Doom is Ruin. 3 ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Spirit of Ether The Eleventh Path is the Scintillating Intelligence, because i is the essence of that curtain which is placed clase to the order ofthe dispasition, and this is a special dignity given to it that it may be able to stand before the Face of the Cause of Causes. Sepher Yetzirah The Face of the Cause of Causes is the fount or all creation in Kether, which is why the Spiritual Experience of Chok- mah is the Vision of God face to face. ‘The 1 Path, like all the Paths, can be passed two ways. Its ascent is the final approach to Union with God ~ leading to manifest dissolution. Its descent is the first section of the Descent of Power sym- bolised Kabbalistically by the Lightning Flash, It thus represents first beginnings. ‘The Tarot Trump is called The Fool and is perhaps the profoundest symbol of the whole Tarot. Communication, ease in rela- tionships are quite characteristic of The Fool. Meaning: ‘Thought. Ideas. Spirituality. Idealism, Foolishness. Eccentricity. Insanity 3a‘THE MAGICIAN! Ii fi Hebrew meaning: House Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 78 The Tree of Life: Path 12 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of Transparency The Queen Scale of Color: Purple Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Thoth Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Swallow, Ibis, Ape Plants, Real and Imaginary: Vervain, Herb Mercury, Major-lane, Palm Precious Stones: Opal, Agate ‘Magical Weapons: The Wand or Caduceus Vegetable Drugs: All cerebral excitants Magical Powers: Miracles of Healing, Gift of Tongues, Knowledge of Sciences Transcendental Morality: Falsehood, Dishonesty [Envy] ‘The Greek Alphabet B 0 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Messenger. Prometheus. The Jug- gler with the Secret of the Universe. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP “The Magus of Power The Twelfth Path is the Intelligence of Transpar- ency, because it is that species of Magnificence called Chazchazit, the place whence issues the vision of thase seeing in apparitions. (That is the prophecies by seers in a vision) Sepher Yetzirah This letter is associated with the Tarot Card of the Magician. The traditional picture of the Card illustrates this best. ‘Traditionally, there is an Infinity Sym- bol over his head. This indicates that he is very close to Kether. Distinctions be- tween structural elements are very subtle at higher levels of the Sephiroth Tree. Aleph is the first letter of the alphabet, but Beth is the first letter of the Bible which starts with the word Bereshit - “at the beginning’. Meaning: Proficiency. Wisdom. Adaptation. ‘Skillfulness, Cunning, ei : Gimel General Attribution of Tarot: (THE HIGH PRIESTESS | Hebrew meaning: Camel ystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 9! ‘The Tree of Life: Path 3 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirab: Uniting Intelligence ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Silver Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Chomse Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Dog, Stork, Camel Plants, Real and Imaginary: Almond, Mugwort, Hazel, Pomegranate Precious Stones: Moonstone, Crystal ‘Magical Weapons: Bow and Arrow ‘Vegetable Drugs: Jupiter, Pennyroyal, and all emmenogogues ‘Magical Powers: The White Tincture, Clairvoyance, Divination by Dreams ‘Transcendental Morality: Contentment ‘The Greek Alphabet: y 2 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Virgin. The Holy Guardian Angel is achieved by Selfsacrifice and Equilibrium. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Priestess of the Silver Star ‘The Thirteenth Path is named the Uniting Intelli- gence, and is socalled because itis itself the Essence of Glory. It is the Consummation of the Truth of individual spiritual things. Sepher Yetirah of this Path gives the itual reality in a nut- shell — Unity equals the Essence of Glory equals Truth. High Priestess is referred to the letter Gimel. One of its meanings is Camel. A camel can cross a desert while Gimel, connecting the Sephiroth Kether and Tiphareth, goes through an Abyss. The High Priestess is traditionally asso- ciated with the concepts of fertility. Meaning: Changes. Transformations. Gain and loss. Variation. 6sHebrew meaning: Door Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 105 The Tree of Life: Path 14 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Iluminating Intelligence ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Sky blue ‘Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Hathoor Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Sparrow, Dove, Swan, Sow Plants, Real and Imaginary: Myrtle, Rose, Clover, Fig, Peach, Apple Precious Stones: Emerald, Turquoise ‘Magical Weapons: The Girdle Vegetable Drugs: All aphrodisiacs Magical Powers: Love-philtres Transcendental Morality: Unchastity [Lust] The Greek Alphabet: 5 be —<— SS —— Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: The Wife. Alchemical Salt. The Gate of the Equilibrium of the Universe. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP The Daughter of the Mighty Ones The Fourteenth Path is the Muminating Intell gence and is so called because itis that Chashmnal which is the founder of the concealed and fur- damental ideas of holiness and of their stages of ‘preparation. Sepher Yetzrah The Path of The Empress connects Binah and Chokmah. As such, it is the mediating Path of the Supreme Spiritual Self. It is the Path of unity of the Father and Mother, the Path on which their in- teraction occurs. ‘The main idea of the letter Daleth is that of the Door. In connection with The Em- press card, we perceive the door as the gate between the Heavenly and Mortal (the higher spiritual and lower material) worlds. Meaning: Beauty. Happiness. Success, Enjoyment. Luxury. osHé General Attribution of j Tarot THE EMPEROR | Hebrew meaning: Window Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 120 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 15 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Constituting Intelligence ‘The Queen Seale of Color: Red Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Isis Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Ram, Owl Plants, Real and Imaginary: Tiger Lily, Geranium, Olive Precious Stones: Ruby Magical Weapons: | ‘The Horns, Energy, the Burin Vegetable Drugs: All cerebral excitants Magical Powe Power of Consecrating Things ‘Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: € ‘Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Mother is the Daughter, the Daughter is the Mother. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP: ‘The Son of the Morning, chief among the Mighty ‘The Fifteenth Path is the Constituting Intelligence, so called because it constitutes the substance of ‘creation in pure darkness, and men have spoken of these contemplations itis that darkness spoken of iin Scripture, Job 220i. 9, “and thick darkness a ‘swaddling band for it.” Sepher Yetzirah ‘The Path of Hé is called the Constituting Intelligence, meaning that it assists in the building up of the Light of Tiphareth from the utter darkness of the Supernal ‘Triangle, as rational genetic structure directs the rising of the plant from the intense darkness of the Earth. ‘The meaning of the letter Hé is the Win- dow. The window unites and separates the internal and the external at the same time. Meaning: ‘War. Rivalry. Struggle. Vietory. or ———Vau General Attribution of Tarot: (THE HIEROPHANT ||(U Hebrew meaning: Nail Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 36 The Tree of Life: Path 16 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: ‘Triumphal or Eternal Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Deep indigo Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Osiris Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Bull Plants, Real and Imaginary: Mallow Precious Stones: Topaz Magical Weapons: The Labour of Preparation, The Throne and Altar Vegetable Drugs: Sugar Magical Powers: ‘The Secret of Physical Strengths ‘Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: ¢ ee eee Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Sun. Redeemer. The Son is but the Son. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Magus of the Eternal The Sixteenth Path is the Triumphal or Eternal Inteligence, so called because itis the pleasure of the Glory, beyond which is no other Glory like to it, and tis caled also the Paradise prepared fo the Righteous. Sepher Yetzirah The Path of Vau, leads from Chokmah to Chesed and is the uppermost Path on the Pillar of Mercy. It is described in the Golden Dawn documents as “The Zodiae acting through Taurus upon Jupiter”. ‘The sixth letter Vau means a Nai. Itis the nail that is hammered to fix the Spirit to the cross of Matter. Vau unites the oppo- sites. Vau is one of the channels connect- ing the Heavenly and the Lower worlds. ‘The Hierophant focuses on religion, on ‘what connects and unites people. Meaning: Heavenly wisdom. Manifestation. Explanation. “Teaching, Occult wisdom. oeZain General Attribution of Tarot |THE LOVERS Hebrew meaning: Sword Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 153 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 17 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Disposing Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Pale Mauve Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: The twin Merti Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Magpie, hybrids, Parrot, Zebra, Penguin Plants, Real and Imaginary: Hybrids, Orchids Precious Stones: Alexandrite, Tourmaline Magical Weapons: The Tripod Vegetable Drugs: Ergot and ecbolics Magical Powers: Power of being in two or more places at one time, and of Prophecy ‘Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: 70 ‘Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Twins reconciled. The answer of the Oracle is always Death. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP The Children of the Voice: the Oracle of the Mighty Gods ‘The Seventeenth Paths the Disposing Intelligence which provides Faith to the Righteous, and they are dothed with the Holy Spirit by it, and i is called the Foundation of Excellence in the state of higher things. SepherYetirah ‘The Path of Zain, The Lovers, between Binah and Tiphareth, connects the pure consciousness from which form emerged with the central point ofall manifestation. ‘The meaning of the letter Zain is Sword which may first seem poorly correlated with The Lovers card. But itis not an or- dinary sword, it is sheathed and resting. The card suggests very peaceful pastime. But the sword has another property: the power to divide. Meaning: Inspiration. Motivation. Active power. aCheth General Autibution of Tarot ‘THE CHARIOT | Hebrew meaning: Fence Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 171 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 18 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of the House of Influence “The Queen Scale of Color: Maroon Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Hormakhu Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Crab, Turtle, Sphinx, Whale Plants, Real and Imaginary: Lotus Precious Stones: Amber Magical Weapons: The Furnace ‘Vegetable Drugs: Watercress Magical Powers: Power of Casting Enchantments ‘Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: n ‘Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Chariot containing Life. The Se- eret of the Universe. Ark. Sangraal. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Child of the Powers of the Waters: the Lord of the Triumph of Light ‘The Eighteenth Path is called the Intelligence or House of Influence (by the greatness of whose abundance the influx of good things upon created beings is increased), and from its midst the arcana ‘and hidden senses are drawn forth, which dwell in its shade and which cling tot, from the Cause ofall causes. Sepher Yetzirah The Eighteenth Path runs between Binah and Geburah, It is the highest and, thus, the most profound Path on the Pillar of Severity. The symbol of the letter Cheth is the Fence which separates the inner and the outer, the form and the content. The Chariot can be considered the first inter- im result on the way from Aleph to Tay, from Fool to World. Meaning: ‘Triumph, Victory. Health, Success. 8Teth General Attribution of Tarot | STRENGTH | Hebrew meaning: Serpent ‘Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 190 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 19 The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of all the Activities of the Spiritual Being The Queen Scale of Color: Deep purple Complete Practical Attribution. of Egyptian Gods: Horus Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Lion, Cat, Tiger, Serpent, Woman Plants, Real and Imaginary: Sunflower Precious Stones: Cat's Eye Magical Weapons: ‘The Discipline (Preliminary) ‘Vegetable Drugs: All carminatives and tonics Magical Powers: Power of Training Wild Beasts ‘The Greek Alphabet: : Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Act of Power. She who rules the Secret Force of the Universe. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP The Daughter of the Flaming Sword ‘The Nineteenth Path is the Intelligence of the Se- ‘ret ofall the activites of the spiritual beings, and is 0 called because ofthe influence difused by it ‘from the most high and exalted sublime glory. Se- pher Yetzirah ‘At this level on the Tree of Life, and | above we learn primarily by meditation | on the inter-relationship of symbols, in which great profundities are secretly im- | bedded. The Nineteenth Path is the out- pouring of energy from Chesed to Gebu- rah in the process of manifestation. Serpent is the symbol of the letter Teth. ‘The Serpent sheds its skin when regen- erating. Similarly, a human regenerates by rejecting all that is outdated and un- necessary, and preserving the strength and wisdom. Meaning: Courage. Strength. Power. Obstinacy. 18Yod i ; B ccrstsninioss (EN, ef \ | nermir | IN Hebrew meaning: Hand } Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 210 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 20 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetz Intelligence of Will The Queen Seale of Color: Slate grey Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Heru-pa-Kraath Living beings, Real and Imaginary: in, Anchorite, any solitary person or animal, Rhinoceros Plants, Real and Imaginary: Snowdrop, Lily, Narcissus Precious Stones: Peridot Magical Weapons: The Lamp and Wand ‘Vegetable Drugs: All anaphrodisiacs Magical Powers: | ty; Parthenogenesis, Initiation ‘Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: t % Invi ee Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet ‘The Virgin Man, Secret Seed of All. Seeret of the Gate of Initiation, “TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Prophet of the Eternal, the Magus of the Voice of Power ‘he ‘Tiventieth Pth is the Intelligence of Wl, and iss culled because itis the means of preparation of all aud each ereated being, and by this intelligence the existerae of the Primordial Wisdom becomes sown, Sepher Yetzinah The Path of Yod, connects Tiphareth and Chesed. Chesed represents the first manifestation of the being in sub-spiri- tual existence and thus holds within it- self the purest image of what the Spirit should be in its manifestation as a hi being in Earth. The symbol of the letter Yod is Hand. The hand is people's main tool they use to imple- ment their ideas and, eventually, the Goel plan, Any invention made by a humans first ofall areflection of a Divine idea. Meaning: Wisdom, Active divine inspiration, ”al Kaph General Atibuionof Tare | Hebrew meaning: Palm r WHEEL OF FORTUNE/ Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 231 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 21 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of Conciliation ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Blue Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Amoun-Ra Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Eagle Plants, Real and Imaginary: Hyssop, Oak, Poplar, Fig, Arnica, Cedar Precious Stones: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli Magical Weapons: The Sceptre ‘Vegetable Drugs: Cocaine Magical Powers: Power of Acquiring Political and other Ascendency ‘Transcendental Morality: Bigotry, Hypocrisy, Gluttony ‘The Greek Alphabet: « % Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The All-Father in 3 forms, Fire, Air, and Water. In the whirlings is War. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Lord of the Forces of Life ‘The Twenty-first Path is the Intelligence of Concil- iation and Reward, and is so called because it re- ceives the divine influence which flows into it from its benediction upon all and each existence. Sepher Yetzirah ‘The Path of Kaph, the Wheel OF For- tune, runs from Chesed to Netzach. It is the connecting Path between the Person- ality and the Higher Self on the Pillar of Mercy under Chokmah, ‘TheletterKaph represents the Palm. Kaph is associated with movement of energy. Kaph, just like the Wheel of Fortune card, combines the concepts of movement and immobility, statics and dynamics, prog- ress and traditions in a paradoxical way. Meaning: Happiness and good luck. Exhilaration ofsuccess. ”Lamed General Attribution of Tarot: __ JUSTICE, Hebrew meaning: Ox Goad Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 253 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 22 The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Faithful Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Blue Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Maat Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Elephant, Spider Plants, Real and Imaginary: Aloe Precious Stones: Emerald Magical Weapons: The Cross of Equilibrium Vegetable Drugs: Tobacco Magical Powers: Works of Justice and Equilibrium Transcendental Morality: — The Greek Alphabet: A 0 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Woman justified. By Equilibrium and Self-sacrifice is the Gate. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Daughter of the Lords of Truth. The Ruler of the Balance The Twenty-second Path is the Faithful Intelli- gence, and isso called because by it spiritual virtues ‘are increased, and all dwellers on earth are nearly ‘under its shadow. Sepher Yetzirah Lamed means Ox goad, the spear-like prod which keeps the ox moving down the road. In the card, the goad is correlat- ed to a sword used by the divine power to drive humans making them proceed the right way. Just like a goad that does not let an ox go off the route, the sword cuts off everything which is not important in order to get things right. This is a Path where whatever is necessary is done to bring the organism into equilibrium, a process which, as the symbol of the sword suggests, is not always pleasant. Meaning: Eternal justice. Balance. Rational power. Judicial Proceedings. eyMem General Attribution of Tarot: “THE HANGED MAN] { @ j? Hebrew meaning: Water ‘Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 276 The Tree of Life: Path 23, ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Stable Intelligence ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Sea-green Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: — Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Eagle-Snake-Scorpion trinity Plants, Real and Imaginary: Lotus, all Water Plants Precious Stones: Beryl or Aquamarine ‘Magical Weapons: The Cup and Cross of Suffering, the Wine Vegetable Drugs: Caseara, all purges Magical Powers: The Great Work, Talismans, Crystal-gazi ‘Transcendental Mot ‘The Greek Alphabet: 2 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet ‘The Man drowned in the “womb” flood. The Secret is hidden between the waters that are above and the waters that are below. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Spirit of the Mighty Waters ‘The Tiventy-third Path is the Stable Intelligence, and it is so called because it has the virtue of con- sistency among all numeration. Sepher Yetzirah ‘The Path of Mem, connects Geburah and Hod on the Pillar of Severity. It is also a connecting channel between the Person- ality and the Higher Self. This card represents the clement of Water. It would perhaps be better to say that it represents the spiritual function of water. The letter Mem, like almost all the thi teenth letters in different alphabets, is associated with the concept of death. But here the death is viewed not only and not so much as a physical phenomenon, but rather as a transition, the beginning ofa transformation. Meaning: Forced sacrifice. Punishment. Loss. Coercion. Suffering. 8Nun General Atibution of ‘Tarot DEATH Hebrew meaning: Fish Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 300 The Tree of Life: Path 24 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Imaginative Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Dull brown Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Hammemit Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Scorpio, Beetle, Crayfish or Lobster, all Reptiles, Shark, Crablouse Plants, Real and Imaginary: Cactus Precious Stones: Snakestone, Greenish Turquoise Magical Weapons: The Pain of the Obligation, The Oath Vegetable Drugs: — ‘Magical Powers: Necromancy ‘Transcendental Morality: — ‘The Greek Alphabet: v o | ‘Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The putrefaction in the Athanor. Initia- tion is guarded on both sides by Death. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Child of the Great Transformers. ‘The Lord of the Gate of Death ‘The Twenty-fourth Path isthe Imaginative Intelli- gence, and iti so called because it gives a likeness toall the siniltudes which are created in like man- nner similar to its harmonious elegancies. Sepher ‘Yetzirah In terms of the individual man, the Path of Nun is the Path on which the Higher Self directs the Personality “downward” into incarnation. Here the temporary and illusory nature of the Personality is correctly self perceived. The Personality undergoes a willful “death,” surrender- ing everything that it believes itself to be. ‘The letter Nun is associated with the Fish symbol. Fish inhabit deep waters. Danger and menace are hidden in the deep. ‘Meaning: ‘Time, Long term. Unintended changes. ‘Seldom —death. osGeneral Attribution of Tarot ‘TEMPERENCE | Hebrew meaning: Prop Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 325 The Tree of Life: Path 25 The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Intelligence of Probation or Tentative One The Queen Scale of Color: Yellow Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: — Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Centaur, Horse, Hippogriff, Dog Plants, Real and Imaginary: Rush Precious Stones: Jacinth Magical Weapons: The Arrow (swift and straight application of force) Vegetable Drugs: — Magical Powers: Transmutations, Vision of Universal Peacock Transcendental Morality: — ‘The Greek Alphabet § (0) ee om __ Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Womb perserving Life. Self-control and Self sacrifice govern the Wheel. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Daughter of the Reconcilers, the Bringer-Forth of Life The Twenty ffih Path isthe Inteligence of Proba tion or Temptation ands so called because iis the primary temptation, by which the Creator treth all rghteous persons. Sepher Yetairah The Path Samekh is a Path of trial and temptation, called the Intelligence of Probation. ‘The lever Samekh has several symbolic reflections of which the main one is Prop; thing connecting two different objects but does not become a part of any of them. ‘Temperance represents balance, the per- fect harmony that comes from the union of dualities. This card indicates that you are truly in touch with who you are in- side, Meaning: Combination of Forces. Implementation. ‘Actions in the material sphere. oAyin ‘Tarot Hebrew meaning: Eye ‘Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 351 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 26 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Renovating Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Black Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Set Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Goat, Ass, Oyster Plants, Real and Imaginary: Indian Hemp, Orchis Root, Thistle, Yohimba Precious Stones: Black Diamond Magical Weapons: | ‘The Secret Force, Lamp ‘Vegetable Drugs: Orchis, Satyrion | Magical Powers: The Witches’ Sabbath i so-called, the Evil Eye ‘Transcendental Morality: — ‘The Greek Alphabet 0 ee Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Exalted Phallus. The Secret of generation is Death. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP The Lord of the Gates of Matter. ‘The Child of the Forces of Time ‘The Tiventy-sixth Path is called the Renewing In- teligence, because the Holy Gad renews by tall the changing things which are renewed by the creation ofthe world. Sepher Yetzirah The Path of Ayin connects Tiphareth, the center of the Sun consciousness, with Hod, sphere of Mercury and of the intellect. The twenty-sixth Path is forma- tive and, in terms of the structure of the self, is an intellectual bridge between the Personality and the Individuality. The Devil card corresponds to the letter Ayin and its symbol is Eye. Itis the ability to see inherited by us from our remote ancestors, the greatest gift and the great- est curse at the same time. Much more often we either donot see at all or are not able to perceive what we see. Meaning: Materility. Material forces. Temptation. Obsession.Hebrew meaning: Mouth Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 378 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 27 “The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Exciting Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Red Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Men®u Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Horse, Bear, Wolf, Boar Plants, Real and Imaginary: Absinthe, Rue Precious Stones: Ruby, any red stone i Magical Weapons: The Sword : Vegetable Drugs: — seers: Works of Wrath and Transcendental Morality: Cruelty, Wrath ‘The Greek Alphabet: * 0 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Crowned and Conquering Chil- dren emerging from the Womb. The Fortress of the Most High. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Lord of the Hosts of the Mighty ‘The Twenty-seventh Path is the Active or Exciting Inteligence, and iti so called because through it every existent being receives its spirit and motion. SepherYetzirah ‘This Path Pé, a lateral one, is the main girder of the Personality, inking Netzach and Hod. It is a Path, which holds tre- mendous dynamics; it links directly the basal Sephiroth which are aligned with the opposite poles of the Principles of Manifestation, the Positive and Negative Pillars. ‘The symbol of the letter Pé is the Mouth. And while spiritual nourishment passes into the system via this symbolic mouth, speech passes out of it. The ‘Tower card represents the destructive force of speech. Meaning: Ambitiousness. Struggle. War. Destruction, Failure. Fall. aTuaddi Rage General Attribution of Tarot. EST Hebrew meaning: Fish-hook ‘Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 406 The Tree of Life: Path 28 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Natural Intelligence ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Sky blue Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Nuit Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Man or Eagle, Peacock Plants, Real and Imaginary: Olive, Cocoanut Precious Stones: Artificial Glass, Chalcedony Magical Weapons: The Censer or Aspergillus Vegetable Drugs: All diuretics Magical Powers: Astrology ‘Transcendental Morality: — ‘The Greek Alphabet: 2 a hebrew alphabet: ‘The Husband. Alchemical Sulphur. ‘The Star is the Gate of the Sanctuary. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Daughter of the Firmament. ‘The Dweller between the Waters ‘The Twenty-eighth Paths called the Natural Intel igence; by it is completed and perfected the nature of all that exists beneath the Sun. Sepher Yetzirah The Path of Tzaddi is a very powerful Path which points out the way in which the Divine Energy inherent in each indi- vidual is properly approached. The symbols Fish hook. The fish hook is a tool that makes creatures inhabiting some ‘environment suddenly find themselves in another surrounding. It can be painful for the creature in the physical plane but Teaddi deals with spiritual planes first of all, It can help a soul to leave the mate- rial world and transit to the astral world where it feels most comfortable. Meaning: Hope. Sometimes — failed hope. Faith. ‘Unexpected help. 8 suggestive correspondences from the f ee= Qoph ae | Gaps stn of © THEMOON | 68% Hebrew meaning: Back of head Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 435 The Tree of Life: Path 29 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Corporeal Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Buff, flecked silver-white Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Anubi Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Fish, Dolphin, Beetle, Dog, Jackal Plants, Real and Imaginary: Unicellular Organisms, Opium, Mangrove Precious Stones: Pearl ‘Magical Weapons: ‘The Twilight of the Place and Magic Mirror Vegetable Drugs: All narcotics ‘Magical Powers: Bewitchments, Casting Illusions The Greek Alphabet: u Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Womb seething is the glamour of physiological upset which the Sun sleeps. Ilusionary isthe Initiator of Disorder. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Ruler of Flux and Reflux. The Child of the Sons of the Mighty ‘The Twenty-ninth Path is the Corporeal Intelli- gence, socalled because it forms every body which is formed in all the worlds, and the reproduction of them, Sepher Yetzirah As is stated in the Yetziratic Text, this Path has much to do with the physical body. Itis a Path in which mind plays lit- tle part. The fact of our biological physi- cal roots is one of the things which has to be faced on the 29* Path. Qoph signifies Back of head. This symbol has two meanings: what we know but cannot see and the shadow, reflection, the something mystic that cannot be perceived by mind. Both meanings are represented in The Moon card. Meaning: Dissatisfaction. Intended changes. Lies. ‘Treachery. Deceit. 9sa2 Resh es General Attribution of SBHE§ Tarot: =A THESUN | 333 Hebrew meaning: Head Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 465 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 30 The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Collecting Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Gold yellow ‘Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: Ra Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Lion, Hawk, Leopard Plants, Real and Imaginary: Sunflower, Laural, Heliotrop, Nut Precious Stones: Crysolith ‘Magical Weapons: ‘The Lamen or Bow and Arrow Vegetable Drugs: Alcohol Magical Powers: The Red Tincture, Power of Acquiring Wealth ‘Transcendental Morality: Pride The Greek Alphabet: p 8 ‘Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Twins shining forth and playing. ‘The fighting of Set and Osiris. In the Sun isthe Secret of the Spirit. TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP The Lord of the Fire of the World ‘The Thirtieth Path is the Collective Intelligence, ‘and Astrologers deduce from it the judgment of the Stars and celestial signs, and perfect their scence, according to the rules ofthe motions of the stars. Sepher Yetzirah The Path of Resh is an active Path on the intellectual-formative side. The symbol of the letter Resh is Head. In this case, the head is a multivalent sym- bol. The face is associated with recogni- tion, understanding and certainty. Just like facial expressions help us under- stand our interlocutor’s mood, the state of the Sun, its spots and radiation inten- sity help us comprehend what is ahead for us in the near future. Meaning: Glory. Profit. Wealth, Arrogance, aShin General Attribution of Taro: __ JUDGEMENT. Hebrew meaning: Tooth Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 496 The Tree of Life: Path 31 The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Perpetual Intelligence ‘The Queen Scale of Color: Vermillion Complete Practical Atibution of Egyptian Gods: Mau Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Lion Plants, Real and Imaginary: Red Poppy, Hibiscus, Nettle Precious Stones: Fire Opal Magical Weapons: ‘The Wand or Lamp, Pyramid of Fire, The Thurible Vegetable Drugs: — Magical Powers: Evocation, Pyromancy ‘Transcendental Morality: Yelle “The Greek Alphabet: 3) ~ ——— | Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: The Stélé. Nuit, Hadit, their God and Man twins, asa pantacle. Resurrection is hidden in Death, TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP ‘The Spirit of the Primal Fire ‘The Thirty-fist Path isthe Perpetual Intelligence, but why is it socalled? Because it regulates the mo- tions of the Sun and Moon in their proper order, ‘each in an orbit convenient for it. Sepher Ytzirah ‘The 31" Path imparts direction, or the revelation of mental factors, which de- veloped to greater and greater degree, cause the ultimate vast difference be- tween man and the beasts. It is an acti- vating Path of intellect. ‘The symbol corresponding to the letter Shin is Tooth. The elements that form the letter Shin and look like teeth can be compared to spurts of flame. This is the flame that burns all unnecessary and su- perficial things leaving the essence only. Meaning: Final decision. Judgement. Impartial solution to an issue, 9Hebrew meaning: Tau (as Egyptian) Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth: 528 ‘The Tree of Life: Path 32 ‘The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah: Administrative Intelligence The Queen Scale of Color: Black Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods: — Living beings, Real and Imaginary: Crocodile Plants, Real and Imaginary: Ash, Cypress, Hellebore, Yew, Nightshade, Elm Precious Stones: Onyx Magical Weapons: A Sickle ‘Vegetable Drugs: — Magical Powers: Works of Malediction and Death ‘Transcendental Morality: Envy Avarice The Greek Alphabet: t 100 Suggestive correspondences from the hebrew alphabet: ‘The Slain God. Universe is the Hexagram. ‘TITLE OF TAROT TRUMP. The Great One of the Night of Time ‘The Thirty-second Path isthe Administrative In- telligence, and it is so called because it directs and ‘associates the motions of the seven planets, direct- ing all of them in their own proper courses. Sepher Yetzirah It is the first Path out of the material condition and leads toward an under- standing of the Personality forged by the Higher Self. The symbol of Tau is Cross. It encom- passes all shapes of the cross, including the Egyptian Ankh, Tau cross and its nu- merous other shapes. The letter Tau combines two main meanings of the cross. Firstly, the cross symbolizes the heaven and, secondly, it is a powerful symbol of protection, life and revival. The same meanings are also appropriate of The World card. Meaning: Synthesis. World. Universe. Kingdom. 101Hebrew letters and classical astrology ‘The twenty-two Hebrew sounds and let- ters are the Foundation of all things. Three mothers, seven doubles and twelve simples letters. The Three Mothers are Aleph, Mem and Shin: No Air Water w Fire ‘The Seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh and Tau, have each two sounds associated with them: Mercury Luna Venus Jupiter ‘Mars Sol Saturn Jsmuseu ‘The Twelve Simple Letters are Hé, Vau, Zain, Cheth, Teth, Yod, Lamed, Nun, Samekh, Ayin, Tzaddi and Qoph: Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces UM Oe ee 103Postscript ‘We can use the Tarot as an instrument of fortune telling or as a source of sym- bolism suitable for meditation, a deck of Tarot cards contains everything you need to use it as complete and effec- tive system of ritual magic. Everything is done through the symbolism of the cards, in accord with the successful sys- tem of occult and esoteric correspon- dences developed by the Hermetic Or- der of the Golden Dawn. The Tarotiisa symbolic model of the uni- verse, Nothing external to it is required, The cards act to focus and project the power of the mind. Even those who use the Tarot only for fortune telling and have no interest in practical magic could find the explana- tions for the Golden Dawn Tarot cor- respondences and their origins more illuminating than any treatment of this subject that has previously appeared, tou Recommended Books Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Formation). Bliphas Levi. Dogma et Rituel de la Haute Magie. Aleister Crowley. Liber 777. Oswald Wirth. Le tarot des imagiers du moyen age. Manly P. Hall. The secret teachings of all ages. Paul Foster Case. The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages. Gareth Knight. A practical guide to qabalis- tic symbolism. Robert Wang. The qabalistic tarot. Donald Tyson. 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