  Netzach, is that green Sephiroth on the lower illustrated Tree of
Life, courtesy of the Qabalistic Tarot, text book, by Robert Wang.Green
is the color attributed to Venus, the planet of Netzach. Love, feelings
and instinct,the Group Mind, Nature, and the Arts, all radiate from
this Sephiroth. The Symbols for Netzach are The Girdle, The Rose, and
the Lamp.   Netzach is the first Sephiroth of the Astral triangle
and is the first energy intelligence to make up the personality of the
individual.   You may remember that I stated that the Personality
is made up of the Four Alchemical Elements, each of which are
represented by the lower Sephira, in the familiar sequence of Fire, Water, Air and Earth. Netzach is Fire, Hod is Water, Yesod is Air and Malkuth is Earth.Netzach
is the lower form of the fiery Yod of Chokmah that is reflected from
Geburah through Tiphareth. This is the formula for Yod Heh Vau Heh,
Malkuth being the final Heh, because of the "fall" which is really a
condensing or "down sizing" of Self.  In Netzach, normal waking
consciousness of the student, must deal with the Astral Triangle and the
component parts of the Personality, after all, we are not of the
Personality, it is of Our Spiritual Nature! Personalities are sentient software
programs, like Artificial Intelligence, that are created to facilitate the Soul's operation of the body-hardware, and are supplanted in the wet-ware
brain to manipulate the physical body properly. However, if your
personality was made for you out of the illusions, delusions, and
ambitions of "Authority", than you haven't a clue who is operating the
body, as you don't know the code and language that went into making the
software your body is operating from! Then to make matters more confusing, the "sentience" that the culturally made software is connected to, is the "Cultural Group Soul", and not the identity of the Original Soul/Psyche that came from the Divine Collective Unconscious. So now most people are bound to the Karma of their Culture rather than working out the karma of individual evolution. You have become a number in the "rabble herd" rather than a master of your own force and form.This was done when you transferred loyalty from yourself to loyalty to the culture (sometime during childhood). Yet again the axiom of Qaballah: "Above all things, Know thyself!" rings true! The most important
part of initiation begins by "lighting the inner lamp" of spiritual consciousness so that one may observe the layers of lies piled high in the subconscious (that your
personality is constructed from), removing layer after layer of false
you, until the real you shines true. This "Garbage in" is called
man-made persona and the "Garbage out" is the dysfunctional action of "seeking yourself" in the eyes of your peers, or of outside authority. You are
already God approved----you exist, and your Software for operating the
Hardware, was already created by the Higher Self, that is the sentience of your original personality, one may call this Higher Self, "the
Soul". Often, Mystery schools use a set of Tattva exercises as a type of "controlled day dream" (guided meditations), intended to bring the
student into direct contact with the subtle Elemental realms immediately
underlying the material sphere of sensation. Often, I bring those
Elemental realms into sensual manifestation for my students, all of
which is necessary to prepare the student for more advance techniques of
skrying with Tarot Cards. It should be understood, that the
astral realm beginning with Netzach, is a fluidic, non-solid realm where
everything begins in illusion/dream. It is the place, where our
Formative consciousness can experiment with image, such as children
role-playing, in order to comprehend in a later more condensed stage of growth, the
actual manifestation of being "that". If thought is done with controlled will, this astral experimentation
is a boon to any creative endeavor on Earth; if your thoughts are taken as rote, all hell
will break loose on earth as you unleash the animal survival mind and its fears of death! The Astral plane and its denizens, nor your reptile brain (survival mind) are not a Master of your
personality! Nor is anything that you contact in the lower or higher realms, i.e. Pleroma! The Astral is a psycho-mailable electromagnetic-substance to create with, not be created by! Most "
Medium-Channels" just channel astral persona's, and live in an illusion
of devotional thought, not allowing them to see the delusions. Let me explain what few wish you to know: A god is a dominate
Consciousness on its Plane of Dominion. Every one of the Ten Sephiroth,
is a master of its domain, and you are composed of the United cooperation of these
energy intelligences we call "Gods, Djinn, Demons, Daemons, Angels etc.", which contribute to the make up the
One Self as the "Divine Collective Unconscious". And you're are one better, because you have also composed a
body of the physical "god", Top Mammal Predator", ruler of its domain Earth, i.e. the Human
body who looks to rule solar systems! So, You, are a Great Group of Ten Elder Spiritual Entities, who should be working as
One Group Soul of your individual Tree of Life...A One or Wholly Spirit (Spiral electromagnetic entity). The fact that you are not, is because you've been
mentally separated from the reality of your divinity! This was done by
the manipulation of your imagination,(auto-suggestion and pleasure/pain training) by "The few who
wish to rule the many". This auto-suggestion is now Electronically media run to such an extent that it seems futile to resist it!  However, the Astrals are the beginning of
formation, on earth, each astral dimension a degree less in condensation than the next (As seen in the Human Aura and/or God-Mind Aura). The Astral substance is stimulated by focused emotional thought, and becomes manifest through the manipulations of the thoughts of the image creator (the imagination-your God-Psyche). Therefore, by giving you "nightmare" stories of how bad
your natural body is, those who seek authority over your body, have supplied you with images of yourself that devalued the spirit and body by divisionism, racism, cultural enemy propaganda, and theology. Therefore by the illusion of peer pressure, you the Master of this masterpiece, forgot it is a "god-body" (Image of God) of its domain! We all must return consciously to the Astral and clean up our software, by facing and deconstructing all the false identities that make up our consciousness!  When
we are dealing with Netzach, we are dealing with understanding a
particularly difficult State of energy conscious . Netzach is where both
the Macrocosm and Microcosm meet. Thus we are dealing with the
understanding of the entire race patterns of human kind, and patterns of
individual persona and that of the Greater Self. But if that isn't enough, we must understand that
this dichotomy is in itself an illusion! For the Greater Self, the Divine Creative, see's itself as you! Here we have the Brahma (Indian God of Creation) dreaming its you! By acknowledging yourself as the "Divine Child" of the Divine Creative, through ritual, divination, and meditation you will awakened Brahma to your presence, who then awakens the "Inner Krishna". As seen in the below illustration of Lord Brahma praying to Lord Krishna, your "inner Krishna" will begin to hear the "Prayers" of the Divine Creative and become lucid in its dream of being you, and therefore willingly assist you in all your worthy endeavors. Therefore the Cultural group soul and its minions who enforce the "ruler's definitions", will itself loose all contact with you, freeing you to be what your "inner self" created you to be.  The Thoth Seven Of Wands: Valor:tarot card, represents the unbalancing of a previous spiritual victory, by the dynamic flow of transformational energy all around
us. Things change. Just when we thought we were victorious over the
emotional, spiritual and physical resistance to our vision some issues
change and we have to exercise bravery, and valor to not doubt ourselves
or our vision and therefore procure it. This departure from balance tends to direct us to loss
of confidence; However, if we hold to our vision and trust our inner
integrity, we shall still achieve our goal. This "stick-too-iveness" is shown astrologically, as
Mars is in Leo and influences this card. Mars represents a dynamic vitality, an agitation of motion
while Leo represents creativity and/or creative expression,
suggesting that you don't try to stop the new motion in your life but
instead become creative in channeling it, uncompromisingly, towards your vision. All of this dynamic vitality and agitation of motions is represented by the wands on the Thoth Card.
 Netzach, the Seventh Sephiroth, is Love, as relating to the often
misunderstood concept of "God is Love." This Misunderstanding has to do
with the very nature of the gods themselves. In the Mysteries, it is
said that, "The Gods are the Creations of the Created...the Gods are the
emanations of the Group Mind of Races, they are not emanations of Eheieh, the One and the Eternal." {Quoted from the: Qabalisitc Tarot, by
Robert Wang, page 100) In essence, this reference to the Group
Mind, that the Gods are of Netzach- Victory. Graphically, the diagram of
the sign of Venus superimposed over the Tree of Life, represents this
concept. This should open your eyes to your power, as The living
Suns ( Sons and Daughters) of the One Eheieh-God. You have the power to
form potent forces into your own image, to serve your needs! Because
your Personality begins in the Realm of the Gods, you are a Personal God
in your own right!  Look, your human body is the Animal God of
Earth. Every single living creature on earth, depends on what you do! If
you decide they no longer can serve you----------you destroy them. If
in your ignorance, you are not responsible for your actions, your
irresponsibility alone will annihilate them! Only Gods have such power
in their domains! In the Qaballah, you are composed of 10 Gods, in an
orgy of cooperation. You are Adam Kadmon, the entire Tree of Life. You
are a God on every plane of intelligent energy, by inheritance, sure.
But that doesn't make the wealth less! To make the "Above as the
Below", i.e. the Great Work, is to realized yourself as sole owner and
ruler of your own Animal god, and claim it as your "Sacred Place" in
Time. You are infinite Mind Space, within your Divine Unconscious, are all the
dreams of Being. With your conscious presence, Life is the Lucid Dream of God! Force of Will and Time is the stuff you
create forms from, by mixing beginning and end- time- in a cauldron of
Thoughts, (Mind) heated by the vibrations of Lust/Passion, and shaped by
Will-to-Form, the greater-you transforms the illusion of being into a sensual reality.
This, of course, is a simplistic representation, that is why the Tree
of Life is so important to Know. The Tree of Life represents the
complexity of Force and Form and how this Created Living Universe is made manifest! By knowing
yourself, you can then realized the original data you set aside in down-sizing and know how to proceed with the Great Work of I AM ME! WE ARE THE MANY AND THE ONE. Everything I see, is another way to be Me!  The
Seven of Wands, Valor (Lord of Valor) is, as previously stated, attributed to Mars in Leo. The
Angels of this Decan are: Mahashiah and Lelahel. Here, we have the
influence of Netzach in the World of Pure Spirit (Atziluth). Mars
in Leo not only promotes courage and strength, but also a certainty of a
fiery clash. However, victory in this fray is not certain. Thus,
Crowley, using the Three Adept Wands of the Golden Dawn, crosses them
with a crude fiery club, suggesting a disorganized and disordered
battle...one of uncertain results. In short, the army is in disarray, a
loss of confidence is implied and only individual valor will save the
day!  The Shadow Tarot, 7 of Primordial Fire/Ipos, also is about valor, spiritual realization, and inspiration. However, it represents this in a round about way by using Christian Demonology as the beneficial entity of these powers instead of the Sephirotic Entity Netzack. Ipos is categorized as the 22nd spirit, in order as Solomon bound them, and is an "Earl and Mighty Prince of Hell". All of which are morbid delusions of the celibate and enslaved monk psyche who hated, rightfully or otherwise, Earls, Dukes, Barons, Kings and Women. But be that as it may, Ipos is said to give one the power to learn the truth of all things and to become witty and bold.  Ipos is reported to appear as the illustration of Statuary depicts. Again, no knowledge of anatomy or how it works is shown here. But it is fun, and many prefer to think they have master-control over "horrible beings", thereby proving their power, which greatly inflates the fear based "flabby ego". Those who are magi, know that we are already, by Declaration of the Divine Creative, "Masters of All that we see"; yes this means all of us, an not just those who wish to rule everyone else, in a delusional vision to avoid discomfort. I recommend being the Great Daemon of Chaos, master of entropy, that you really are, therefore freeing the limits of matter for Forcing greater Form! (See past blogs). That takes work, and a greater knowledge of self, not drugs or superstitious fantasies. For the lazy of brain, it is just more fun to dance in the neurosis of fear of death and drugging away the child fear of pain, thereby making believe you've conquered fear of pain and death by chemical desensitizing and imagining fearful images that bow to your needs. However, in this Universe, you are the microcosm of the Macrocosmic self, therefore you are the Lords and Ladies of the Greater Self. Plus, your physical body is a pharmacopeia of exotic chemistry that can be released by "raising the Kundalini", requiring ritual meditations, knowledge of metaphysics, focused will and determination. So by all means, have fun being an Astral creative, and create " psycho-astral engines to assist you" (for that is what all these gods, goddesses and angels and demons are) but do not delude yourself that what you create, be it beautiful or monstrous, is in anyway your master; for in reality, it is your pleasure to be thrilled by danger or beauty (it is well known that witnessing horrible dangerous death stimulates sexual juices and that beauty is often dangerous). Besides, psycho-astral engines aid your performance as a Divine Creative Child/Daemon/Djinn; born of chaos, as a "free will". Never forget we are Dragons, "the children of the Morning Star", without the silly wings, horns, tails, and fiery indigestion. Out fire is the inner fire of the Stars, our Horns are the "Green man" of Earth, our Wings are the Ships of the Annunaki (Nommo) and our creative Imagination that invents technology and frees us from the Ground; in the Seas, we are greater than the whale and as playful a pack of wolves as any porpoise pod. The T-Rex, in all its viscous glory, could not meet the horrible destructiveness of our weapons. The Planet cannot give us boundaries, for we devour them and dance on the Moon. We are the Divine Creative's "out-side-the-law children" who by observation, change the very actions of electrons freeing them from the laws of wave or particle and each, seeing their own reality. I AM ME! When the Seven of Wands-Valor, or The Shadow Tarot 7 of Primordial Fire/Ipos is thrown during a reading,
it implies that the querent;
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; Thoth Tarot- 7 of Wands & The Shadow Tarot-7 of Primordial Fire/ Ipos
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth 8 of Wands and The Shadow Tarot-8 of Primordial Fire.
  The Thoth-8 of Wands: Swiftness is the card representing high velocity
energy.This card shows that light has been turned into the electrical
rays that sustain and constitute matter; an energy that has been called
Prana and/or spiritual/sexual energy.  The 8 of Wands Astrological symbol is Mercury in
Sagittarius; Mercury is the planet that represents communication and
Sagittarius is the astrological sign associated with swiftness and
directness. The square represents blocks or obstacles both internal or
external that are in the way of direct and swift communication. The
diamond is the transformational electrical form that happens when you
communicate swiftly and directly. By taking swift and direct action we
can transform any obstacle into a jewel of communication; turning a
negative into a positive by positive action. Where as, the opposite of
this card is covert communication and procrastination that form the
blocks to direct and positive communication.  [From the Qabalistic Tarot by Robert Wang: page 104]"The
beams of Geburah and Tiphareth meet in Hod and thence arises in Hod a
brilliant pure and flashing orange tawny. And the Sphere of its
Operation is that of Kochab, the stellar light, bestowing
elegance, swiftness, scientific knowledge and art, and constancy of
speech, and it ruleth the sphere of the action of the planet Mercury.
And Elohim Tzabaoth is also a God of Hosts and Armies, of Mercy
and Agreement, of Praise and Honor, ruling the Universe in Wisdom and
Harmony. And its Archangel is Michael, the Prince of Splendor and of
Wisdom, and the Name of its order of Angels is Beni Elohim, or Sons of
the God, who are also called the Order of Archangels." Basically,
Sephiroth- #8 - Hod/Splendor is the concrete mind and is the sphere of Mercury. Thus to Hod
are attributed all that is intellectual and systematized, such as the
magical arts, literature, science and commerce. As a Qabalist, it is
the Sphere of Conscious energy, that I speak and write from.  The color
orange is also the Color of Mental ambition, passion mixed with
intellect. When considering Hod, we must also consider Netzach, for at
the base of the Pillar of Form ( pillar of Severity), beneath Binah, Hod (splendor) resides.
And at the base of the Pillar of Force (pillar of Mercy), beneath Chokma, resides Netzack
(Victory). Both linked together by the Path of the Tower.  The
Same balance of Force and Form that is seen in the Supernal Triangle, is
seen between these Two Sephiroth. But there is a difference is this
lower pattern of Force and Form as it is expressible in conceptualized
forms and understood by our reasoning minds. There are no objects to
examine in the Supernal. For Chokma is the "idea of outpouring Force"
and Binah is "the idea of Form that restricts force"; such terminology is most
subjective and displaying no object.With the union of Hod and
Netzach, we are now dealing with concepts that can immediately be
understood in terms of individual Personality construction and
architecture; in other words, objectively. In the human personality the
Fire of Netzach is animal intuition and the Water of Hod is the concrete
personal and rational mind.  The Book of Thoth, the Ibis headed Egyptian God of Knowledge and writing, is another name
for the Tarot and is refereed to Hod.  To reiterate, Thoth is an Egyptian
name, who is Hermes in Greek and Mercury in Roman language. Each of
these are presented in each cultural mythology as messengers, a patron
of teaching and learning; teacher of the Mysteries. All language is the
messenger of knowledge, a carrier of messages and relate to Hod. Words
of Power, are a Magus tool, and the well practice instrument of any
practitioner of the Mysteries. The "movement with in the Motion" of
words, may be subjective, but that doesn't affect its power to transform the
listening object!Names and Versicle relate to Hod, but without
the fiery passion of Netzach, they are dull and empty. The effect of "feelings" in a word are obvious, either by saying "I love you" in a dull tone or "I love You" with focused passion, this effects the listener's inner world. To say phrases with monotones of logic, makes them ineffectual, and
dead. The Inner Word is a World of Vibration that only the
intense energy of Netzach can reach. So power speakers, know to bring
the dynamic energy of Netzach to the environment through "living'
words. Many fail at ritual, because they chant by wrote and not by the
dynamics of Vital Force (Sexual energy). As Robert Wang states. Those
who approach the esoteric studies with great vitality and enthusiasm but
lack the discipline of Hod are wasting their time. And those who fail
to bring the intuition of Netzach to bear on the many words written
about the inner sciences will quickly decide that the "Hermetic
Mysteries" are pedantic and lifeless." The Qaballah, and Qabalistic Tarot, name many
attributes of the One, each of which requires a different learning
experience (Paths) to "pronounce" the God name. Thus, the names of the
system are of Hod, but the beginning of the system to properly use the
words is in Netzach whose Divine Creative encompasses the whole Tree of Life.  There is a reason why the Hermaphrodite (Hermaphroditus, God of the Greeks), is the magical image of Hod. The
reasoning behind this, comes from the fact that form requires force in restriction;
force is symbolize as Phallic, and form is symbolized as Ovum, or Womb. Thus, in Hod are the dynamic qualities of the force of Netzach, which
are limited in order that they can be dealt with through our normal
process of thought. We know these limits as the Form of both language
and visual image. Both are comprehensible symbols agreed upon by
societies for the transmission of messages. Sure, language and images
are both artificial and have no intrinsic qualities of their own, they
are merely carriers of idea, neutral in themselves but the "feelings" of
Netzach, our inner-passion, makes them seem alive.  The symbol for Hod is not only Names and vesicles, but also the Apron,(Such as the illustration of a Scottish Free Mason apron) which also refers
to the Moon, as does Thoth himself in one aspect. Being a traditional
Masonic symbol, the Apron symbolizes the builder who is the craftsman
of the Mysteries, and when worn, covers the sexual organs attributed to
Yesod. Those who understand Yesod, see the extent to which the
manipulation of sexual energy is the foundation of all practical work. This sex energy is shown in the Thoth Deck 8 of Wands, Swiftness, as electric arrows.However, these electric arrows
of energy sustain and constitute the Material Wold representing the
subtle energy of the Fiery Father, bringing down from Chokmah (wisdom),
the message of the Original Will. The Eight of Wands illustrates the geometrical pattern of the restored Universe
(constantly restored by this Electric Fire). The rainbow above the
double pyramid of the 8 of Wands, depicts the division of pure light
into seven color rays of the light spectrum that exhibit interplay and
correlation of the electromagnetic spectrum. We are visualizing energy of high velocity; light speed. Here, electric energy, because of the principles of Hod, (making concrete that which is subjective), has created intelligible geometrical form. When
in returning our consciousness to the God head, from its material
condition, Hod becomes the primary point of conceptual transfer. Here,
in Hod, the Masters contact their chosen disciples, clothing themselves
in forms comprehensible to the human mind; presenting to the student
the formal tools of the Hermetic path. The Sephiroth Netzach is the presentation point of the Orphic Path, and the Middle Pillar is the Devotional Path. Now
the initiate knows that by projecting oneself into any Sephiroth, by
meditative means, immerses the student in the Qualities of that Energy
Consciousness. But we use the Swift and electric forces of Hod, by approaching things
intellectual or by just studying the Mysteries. All The Sephiroth, on
the Tree of Life, are integral parts of Our Whole Self, in a constant
state of dynamic activity. The Principle of Practical Qaballah is that
we turn our conscious observation toward a particular aspect of
ourselves, and thereby gain access to the corresponding part of the
Universal Mind.  What is of note, the God Mercury is also
known as the god of deceit and trickery and words are also vessels of
these vices. This suggest the aspect of "adaptability" required for
esoteric work which is conferred by the Hod Energy. The student of Qabalah,
knows that the whole Astral realm seeks to deceive but this deception is
because of our perceptual vulnerability when viewing astral images. Our
human minds are particularly susceptible to perceptual folly, in the
alternatively bright and murky Sephiroth of Yesod. And it is in Hod
that we begin to understand the mechanisms of our perceptions. Again, the
eights of Qabalistic Tarot are of Hod, here the eights generally show solitary success in
the matter for the time being, but not leading to much result-- apart
from the thing itself.   The Shadow Tarot 8 of Primordial Fire/Crocell uses an apron like sigil and stresses "swiftness and call to action". Using demons instead of angels (both of which often swap places in the Ancient religions), Crocell is yet another "Great and strong Duke of Hell." He is the 49th Spirit in the order that Solomon bound the spirits and appears as an Angel and speaks mystically of many hidden things and/or the occult.One uses the sigil /Card of Crocell to summon the Angel, for the skills in the Arts and Sciences and to disclose the whereabouts of natural thermal springs. When the Eight of Wands-Swiftness, or The Shadow Tarot Eight of Primordial Fire/Crocell, is thrown during a reading, it implies:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth 9 of Wands & The Shadow Tarot 9 of Primordial Fire.
  THE THOTH QABALISTIC TAROT-EIGHT OF WANDS: STRENGTH.Astrologically this card is Moon in Sagittarius, the Lunar powers of reflection and illusion acquire great strength in Sagittarius which is a double sided coin. This means that successes are accompanied by strife and apprehension. Qabalistically,
this card represents Yesod (Foundation) in Atziluth (The World of Pure
Spirit) . Now the world of Pure Spirit is Pure Energy Conscious, a
Purity of Mind that isn't known to harbor empathy. It is the Great
Strength of Will which can drive a body mercilessly. Great Passions at
the expense of the physical can happen in this state of Mind but
recovery from any illness rendered is assured. The Divination meaning of this card is great strength, power, recovery from sickness.  The Thoth 9 of Wands represents Spiritual Power (Spiraling Energy) , potency, force and internal
strength----A powerful flow of Serpentine Force and/or Kundalini (Sex
force) that drives the Great Will To Be of the Universal
Unconscious. This is the same force felt by a student when learning from
a Master Teacher who Channels directly from Kether (Solar Crown on the
Middle Energy pillar, connected to the Moon-Binah who is Goddess
Mother) depicted on this card as the crowning sun. The Student may become excited molecularity as well as mentally, and may have to "ground" their
energetic excitement before they can either eat or sleep. This forces
overcomes any physical resistance to motion and thus if ill directed
can have negative results. Either way, the querent will be arriving at
peak experience in 9days, 9weeks or 9 months depending on the Strength
being channeled which is determined by the surrounding cards in the
reading.  Spiritual energy is the Primary "One" so it is strong and aggressive and delays are over as swift progress is
being made. Because of the Sun and Moon flow, this card is about Great Strength in Union. When the God and
Goddess dance in your Soul (Inner Self) "All things great and small are
created", but if you lean too far towards imbalance, where the electric
( Will to Force-Male) and the Electric (Magnetic Will to form-Female) are not dancing in
the same rhythm, all emotional hell could be
breaking loose, so this card also advises us to stop, take a few deep
breaths, and focus before releasing the Power of Spiritual Will! Therefore
Spiritual Will involves the Spiral Dance of the Communion of Goddess/God;
Electric and Magnetic forces intertwined and is a weaving of
Power that roars in the passion of "Thy Will Be Done!".  I have often
Channeled this Dance of Power in Tantra Magick Ritual, and I know from
personal experience, that such Great Strength, as in any powerful flow
of energy, leaves behind a residue of heat and if you are a wide open
channel, a lot of heat or "The burning" is experienced on the emotional, mental, and physical planes!
It is best to practice pranic breathing exercises (Prana is a Hindu name
for "Life/Sex Force") before ever attempting to invoke the Shakti-Shiva
Dance of Creation! But for the untrained individual this is a Strength
of Will, that may not be optimized, but is unusual and is exciting. The 9 of Wands, is Yesod in Aziluth; it is The Lord of Great Strength. It's Planet is the Moon and the sign is Sagittarius. Angels of the Decan are: Yirthiel, and Sahiah. The
9 of Wands-Strength, is the influence of Yesod in the World of pure
spirit. In Yesod, Lunar powers do acquire great strength in the sign of Sagittarius, but
being the Moon, there are two sides to this "coin". Meaning, that
successes are usually acquired by strife, apprehension and moments of
insecurity.[illustration of Four Worlds, from the book: THE QABALISTIC
TAROT, by Robert Wang] The good health and strength of this card
is certain, but it harbors doubt about the later course it may take. It
is best to know the aphorism: "Change is Stability", when viewing this
card. The Nines may be considered the best that can be obtained
from the type of forces involved, when regarded from a practical-material-mundane standpoint.   The Thoth Deck 9 of Wands, shows 8 background
Wands as Arrows (Sagittarius influence) and one Master Arrow in the
forefront, sporting a Sun at one end as a driving force, and a Moon at
the other end as it's point. This implies that Sagittarius joins the Sun
and the Moon, and that the Greatest Strength is the Balance of this
coupling flow. The flow of Electric Male and Magnetic Female
receptivity. Together, all that is Living Form, is from this flow and
reception. When we, as a personality, master both the Male Force and the Female
force within,it is called a "Oneness" and it reveals all the 4 Worlds in
a communion of the Sun (Father) and the Moon (Mother) that never
ceases. The Tenfold flames of the card, imply that the Energy of the
Solar Logos, is directed down ward into the "reflection of being'.  The Shadow Tarot card, the 9 of Primordial Fire illustrates the sigil of Alocas, the 52nd spirit as Solomon bound them. Alocas is also a "Great Duke of Hell" who appears as a mounted soldier riding a great horse.According to the Goetia: Alloces or Alocas is a Duke, Great, Mighty and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier (or Warrior) riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of a Lion, very Red, and having Flaming Eyes. His Speech is hoarse and very big. His Office is to teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal Sciences. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars; also he ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits.  The Shadow of Alocas appears as the demon Furfur (see illustration) who when invoked into a triangle, appears as an angel, rather than a stag headed beast.Honestly I love these nightmare images of the medieval monks, but in truth they are not only impractical, they just aren't there unless you believe or need it to be so. So have fun being "freaky", as it gives our egos a sense of doing something "bad" which thrills the rebellious personality. Again, for me, Alocas or Furfur, shows up as a very beautiful being. One calls on Alocas to teach the art of astronomy and science. One calls on Furfur, to raise storms, romantic love, and answering questions both arcane and divine. All of which one can get from their own Greater Self by "Climbing the Inner Tree of Life" through skrying, meditation, and the study of Gnosis, both Qabalistic and Rosicrucian. When
the Thoth or Shadow card is thrown during a reading, it implies:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Ten of Wands/Oppression & The Shadow Tarot 10 of Primordial Fire/ Murmur
 The Thoth Tarot Ten of Wands- Oppression:  Is a card often hard
to interpret, since it is a card of perfidy. It can mean self-oppressive
thoughts that keep oneself from preforming or a tremendous amount of
male electric dynamic force, caged/ or vessel held for the process of manifestation. Much as a Phallus is "caged" by a Yoni, the electric male "caged" energy is guarded by the sacred Tibetan Dorjes (symbols of
lightning) whose head is crown by the Khadroma; Tibetan Angels known as
the "highest state of female". So we have a paradox here as female
magnetic is a caging vessel for the male electric, the purpose being for form manifestation rather than slavery.   The Astrological aspect of this card is Saturn in Sagittarius. Saturn,
being the planet of discipline and Sagittarius is the sign of limit
setting and a tendency to limit one's boundaries. So in this context,
the card is about limiting one's performance, in emotional, spiritual
issues, due to self oppression. Therefore the Ten of Wands-Oppression can be a negative since dynamic
energy will be expressed and if oppressed it will come out in our weak spots;
as pressure builds it will find the cracks in our Armour and flash out
as anger, rage and emotional dysfunction. Yet, in a positive note, if held just long enough
to empower our "magic images", it enlivens and becomes a tremendous
opportunity to create with the Primal Force (Kundalini) of
Creation Itself! Here indeed is the Qabalistic Axiom: "God is Sex". As in all power, we can destroy or expand and liberate
ourselves to greater horizons of creativity. When this card is thrown
pay attention! Their maybe a tendency to limit oneself or one's vision
by oppressing the urge of creative expansion. This is not recommended
for if curbed, this creative expansion will expand our oppressed fears, as it has
no where else to go. No matter which way it goes, the electricity will expand our
imagination, from fear to psychosis or from dreaming to actual dynamic
manifestation! This "male electric Stuff" is the Vitriol of the Magus. The Dragon force. The Thoth Deck, the 10 of Wands is a Sephirotic Entity and therefore often called Lord of Oppression; an oppression that is represented by Saturn in Sagittarius. The Angels attributed to the 10th Sephiroth are
Reyayel and Avamel. Angels are really another angle of evolutionary
Intelligence; but one we are not subservient to as we are "un-ruled",
rather than the rule. The Whole of us (the invisible 99.6% and the
Visible.4%) is called the "Divine Child" and or Son/Sun of God. The Angels
are servants to the Law, while we can break the law with freedom of
choice which means freedom to identify ourselves. Since in terms of singularity the Law is Love we can "fall"
out of love by our choices of identity. Thus, angels are ruled by God, mankind is
ruled by his/her own freedom to chose, a very painful burden to those
who don't rule themselves. Therefore we don't bow down to Angels, we talk to them
face to face, as any other part of the family. The ancient Greeks
called us Daemons,(God Men- the Children of Angel and human mating)
because by our own perspectives and observation, we can change
reality. As far as I know, no other manifestation of the Divine can do that! So ,when
the Hierophant says to you,"If you wish to speak to me, you must stand" expressing not just "tough love", but also a statement of equality. We are
made of all the power that ever was or will be...now! But by forgetting ourselves, we forgot our power.  The TEN OF
WANDS-Oppression; is Malkuth in Aziluth , and is the
influence of Malkuth in the world of Pure Spirit. Where upon the
destructive powers of Saturn (Geburah- 5th Sephira-Severity) are amplified by the
swiftness of Sagittarius, leading to selfishly applied material force,
and often cruelly so. The Thoth card depicts a suggestion primal force in the crude club like wands, and
the Dorjes (Tibetan spear- like symbols of Thunderbolts) suggests, cruelty, malice, overbearing force and energy. even injustice.  However, one must understand that a certain amount of energy must be
oppressed at all times, for form to exist. Energy must be contained in a"Thought Form" or "magnetic form" before it can become manifest. However, too much
oppression of energy-in-motion (emotion) leads too disaster Like
electricity, Water or Fire, energy resists this oppression, and will "slip its bonds" at any sign of weakening, sometimes destructively so. Often
the oppression of our own ability to act, is because of our own
self-perspective, most of us tend to be more cruel to ourselves than to
others, because we often fear ourselves being "wrong" more than others. We can escape
this cycle of destruction if we understand that if we notice oppression within ourselves,
is often the Mind being told by the Inner Self, to change perspectives.
We feel oppression so we can identify it and act fast, for it's better to pop a
balloon, than an over pressurized air tank!Often, by taking
things too seriously, we fail to use the power of mirth, that cracks the
veneer of perspective, so that we can see beyond our self made prison
of "I can't". Truth being, "I Can't", usually means "I am afraid to"
and/or "I don't want to", so just say so and release the imprisoned energy that is held back by fear of peer pressure. That's the beautiful side
of "freedom of choice". So remember this, we use "thought" to oppress
energy, for creation's sake, including our own, but eventually,
because change is the only constant in this energy Universe, that
oppression will end in a voluntary or involuntary manner. In us this Energy is called E-Motion (short for energy in motion) an it will move, functionally or dysfunctionally; Energy will free itself, and move. Those who are
freely changing their perspectives, will find that the once feared end
we call death, is merely a movement towards another perspective and will
experience what the Tibetan's call "reincarnation", which is simply
expanding and liberating one's personality by change of perspective. By
fearing an end, you have one, by not fearing and end, you consciously
experience transformation.  The Shadow Tarot Card, 10 of Primordial Fire/Murmur is also about oppression and/or the sacrifice of the present to the future. On the Card is the Seal of Murmur, the 54th Spirit in the order that Solomon bound them. Naturally, Murmur is also a Great Duke and Earl of Hell who appears as a warrior riding a gryphon and wearing a ducal crown on his head. According to medieval demonology, his ministers go before him, blowing trumpets. Murmur (demon) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Seal of Murmur according to the Ars Goetia. In demonology, Murmur is a Great Duke and Earl of Hell, and has thirty legions of demons under his command. He teaches Philosophy, and can oblige the souls of the deceased to appear before the conjurer to answer every desired question. Murmur is depicted as a soldier riding a Vulture or a Griffin, and wearing a ducal crown. Two of his ministers go before him making the sound of trumpets. 'Murmur' in Latin means noise, whisper, murmur, and the sound of the trumpet. Some authors portray him simply as a vulture.Other spelling: Murmus, Murmuur, Murmux. According to Linda Falorio, the author of The Shadow Tarot, one summons Murmur to acquire perfect knowledge of philosophy, and to constrain souls of the deceased to come forth and answer questions. However, to the medieval and oppressed Christan Monks that invented demonology, philosophy was evil, and murmurs and/or whispers, noise and trumpets, was a much despised Royal's, way of doing business. The Qabalist of today, knows that if you get enough people to observe an image emotionally, you can get a manifested Astral form. These forms depend on observation to exist, and thus are often parasitic; However, the "God's and Goddesses" and/or Angels, were also "Psyche-engines" established to aid the Initiate in achieving goals that required "greater energy" than they possessed at the time. So by all means, skry the Murmur card, but don't fall for the song and dance of Great Duke or Earle of Hell. Besides the fact that the Collective Unconscious, dark or otherwise, is not a harbinger of fundamental religions and their propagandist need for enemies and eternal punishment to keep or gather followers bound in chains of fear; Daemons (Greek) are "God-Men" as are Hu-Man beings; [Hu is Mandarin/Chinese for "God" and Man, comes from the Hindu word, Manas, which means- mind]. We therefore are of the manifested Mind of god, which is Imagination, and therefore are an "image of the Divine Creative" and can stand above the need for fearful demons of the superstitious survival animal mind. Besides we are Beautiful Monsters, made of "Angels and Animal" DNA, whose godlike freedom of choice coupled with the Powerful Imagination of the Divine Image-maker, makes us the most fearful of all Daemons. We, as demons have not, often practiced genocide, if you need historical proof. Fundamental religions have often practiced torture, genocide, misogynistic ritual burnings, etc. to keep the "populace" in line and keep woman from power. Nothing could be more demonic. Then again, the only real way to acquire"perfect knowledge of philosophy", is to live it by creating error and correcting it, thus becoming wise. Knowledge given to anyone, is without wisdom because one thinks they "know it all" and are unable to see their mistakes nor know how to correct them. When the Ten of Wands-Oppression or The Shadow Tarot 10 of Primordial Fire/Murmur is thrown the Querent will be experiencing:
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The Shadow Series: The Thoth Deck Knight of Cups & The Shadow Tarot-Priest of Quantum Space/Time/Abyss
  THE THOTH KNIGHT OF CUPS (King of cups in other decks)The
Knight of Cups rules the zodiac from 21 degrees Aquarius to 20 degrees
Pisces making him the Specific Fire in the World of Primal water.Water
is the substance used to represent the unconscious mental world, fire represents the Sex Force or Fecund force of Spirit and the
Knight of Cups is a personification of the psycho-dynamic motivational force that
activates the currents of the unconscious.  The Crab rising from
the Cup carried by the Knight symbolizes the sign of Cancer (Cardinal
Water) which ruled by the Moon, directs the flow of the tides. There is a
dual meaning presented by the crab as it is also a ancient symbol for
the Goddess Isis, Stella Maris, the Star of the Sea. The peacock is often attributed to Chokma, the symbol of Wisdom on the Qabalistic Tree of Life. If you
have been following this blog, by now you know Chokmah, the second Sephira, to be
the Idea of Maleness. In Chokmah, the Idea of the Law of Attraction has been
determine, as Binah, therefore the opposite of Chokmah is the Idea of the
Feminine. The Qabalistic mystery of the Two's is the interaction of opposites that
composes the Universe. The Kings are Chokmah interacting in various
elements.  THE KNIGHT OF CUPS; Often
called the Lord of the Waves and of the Waters, King of the Hosts of
the Sea. King of the Undines and Nymphs and even the Fisher King-Bran: No matter what accolade one
uses, his zodiacal attributes are the last Decan of Aquarius and the
first two Decans of Pisces. Since he is a representation of Chokmah, he is Specific Fire in
the World of Primal Water. (In The Shadow Tarot Water, would be called the Abyss. Quantum Space/Time is of light, therefore it would be the Primal fire.). If we remember that Water represents the
unconscious and its offspring, consciousness, it is easily seen that the Knight of Cups
is a personification of the Force which motivates the currents of the
unconscious in a manner similar to the Sun's motivational force over the
currents of the Ocean.  The Knight's Cup has
a crab issuing forth, which is a symbol of the sign of Cancer. Cancer
is cardinal water that is ruled by the Moon that we know to direct the
tides. The Crab also relates to Stella Maris, the Star of the Sea
known as Isis and later Mari The Great Mother or Binah in the
Qaballah. (as shown in this illustration) The Phoenix or stylized Peacock (bottom of Thoth card, in the swelling wave) is a ancient symbol
for Wisdom, which on the Tree of Life is Chokmah. The legend of the
Phoenix is that of a bird that died in flames every five hundred years,
and then rose from its own ashes. The Peacock also represents the
Brilliance that is found in Water.    The Thoth Knight is a
personification of Bran the blessed that became the Christianized
Fisher King, the ancient lord of the Abyss and/or the Rich Fisher Bron. Bron was accorded the title of companion of Joseph of Arimathea, a city of Judea, and also keeper of the Christianized Graäl, which is a symbol of the Yoni, often shown as a pointed oval (Vesica Piscis)
and latter as a fish. The Graäl has also been called a symbol of a sacred DNA blood line of Jesus the Christ and Mari Madelene. Bran or Bron was called the "fisher king" because the Yoni, of the Great Mari-Mother of Oceans, (latter the Christianized "Virgin Mary") is often depicted in ancient symbols as a Fish (after the Great Fish Mother of the Egyptian-Mehit). The Hindus also used the fish symbol for the Yonic Goddess, as they said the female genitalia smelled as "fish". The Great Chinese Goddess, Kwan-yin ("Yoni of yonis") often appeared as a Fish. As a swallower of Shiva's phallus, Kali became Minaski "the fish-eyed one", just as in Egypt, Isis the swallower of Osiris's penis became Abtu, The Great Fish of the Abyss. Therefore the Celts Called Bron, Bran, "the fisher king", a Celtic god who was the "keeper of the Caldron of Regeneration" (Yoni) and therefore the patron of "healing and regeneration". Implying ancient power and strength that is reliably protective of the
needy. Therefore there is implied, the calm surface hides a deep and irresistible force, as
does the unconscious hide deep emotions, as does space/time hide the Abyss. {Get the book: THE WOMAN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHS AND SECRETS, by Barbara G. Walker, for more info.} In The Shadow Tarot, Linda Falorio uses a "sea shell" that is definitely "Yoni" shaped instead of a cup. Here the Thoth Dayside cups are depictions of Nightside, demons of quantum space/time and the Abyss. The Abyss, refers to the Dark Deep Sea of the Great Mother Mari and/or Binah. The Great Dark Deep Sea of the Goddess, is the Divine Collective Unconscious, where all "things are born of Divine Dreams".  In the Shadow Tarot, Sirius is called the Priest of Quantum space/time and the Abyss, instead of Bran the Blessed. The Star Sirius, is seen by the ancients as the "Guardian of the visible horizon and of the solstices"; translating easily into "Guardian of the Graäl". If you look at the constellation Canis Major, "The Great Dog", you'll view the brightest star in the heavens, Sirius.  From this area of the sky, the Nommo, of the Dogon legends, and the bringers of the alien "angel" DNA that once mated to the ovum of the "women of men" (biblical), created the modern "homo-sapiens". So again, we refer to a "Space Yoni" and/or "Super-Natural Yoni" (the Abyss), as the Nommo (Sumerian-Annunaki) were from "other than earth natural" manifestation and from the Abyss. Since no male of our species impregnated this "Super-Natural Yoni", (laboratory impregnation in test tubes). The Goddess of the Supernatural Yoni, was always seen as a Virgin Goddess. I find all of this a fascinating study of ancient imagery, but it all could be boring to the uninterested, so I shall forge on with Sirius. The worship of Sirius began in Egypt at about 3285 BCE, when the star's rising began in the month of Thoth, the summer solstice, marking the new year. In the temple city of Denderah, of Egyptian zodiacal fame,  Sirius, was honored as the resting place of the soul of the goddess, Isis-Sothis (The Nile Star or Serpent' tooth). Now I could go on and on about the ancient Yoni symbols of the long past, but suffice to say, the ancients believed we are of a mating of aliens from the Abyss of Sirius space and mammalian earth. The Celestial Dog, Sirius, heralded the heat of summer, that in desert countries, often brought on madness which was blamed on the heat of the Dog Star during its "unhealthy season". Conversely, Sirius in opposition to the Sun, was seen to produce the cold of winter. This sign of "The Heavenly Wolf" was also seen negativity as a potent of attacks from thieves. In The Shadow Tarot, Sirius is called upon as Anpu (Egyptian) or Anubis (Greek), "Guardian of the Visible Horizon and of the Solstices", as Cerebus, "Guardian of Hell" (Hel-a Norse Goddess of Winter), as Sekhmet," The Flaming Eye", "Lady of Slaughter" and/or as the thrice-great Trismegistos, "The Three-Lobed Burning Eye". All of which refer to Sirius. One can summon the "electromagetic intelligence" of Sirius by using:
In a reading or divination, the card Sirius, depicts a personality of a mature male, who is faithful, honorable, devote, passionate, a custodian and curator, a guardian, a person of great wealth, honor and renown. When the Knight of Cups or The Shadow Tarot, Sirius is Thrown during a reading, it implies:
When ill defined, there is a tendency to
not be enduring when the person acts in swift passionate attacks,
likened to springs and rains which are the power of solution.
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The Shadow Series of Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Queen of Cups & The Shadow Tarot -The Pythoness of Space/Time & The Abyss
  In Qabalistic Tarot, Binah is the Third Sephira on the Tree of Life; she is called the Sanctifying Intelligence known as Understanding. The four Queens are another aspect of this Sanctifying Intelligence.The Thoth tarot Queens are, Seated and enthroned, and represent the forces of Heh (meaning window or sight) in
the Divine Vibration of each suit. By bringing forth a material Force
of each suit, like the window in a home bring in the Sun light and reflecting it, the
Queens, develop and realize the Force of the King. This is a steady,
unshaken and enduring force that is not as rapid in motion, as are the
Princes.  The Great Mother Intelligence is Binah, the Third Sphere/Sephira on the Tree of Life. As stated, she is the Sanctifying Intelligence and
in the Thoth Queen of Cups Binah is represented as the Queen of the Thrones
of the Waters; Water being the flowing Unconsciousness of the Universe;
known as The Divine Collective-Imagination. Thus, if you are into the Elemental Mysteries, The
Queen of Cups is the Queen of the Undines and Nymphs. Astrologically,
the Queen of Cups is in the last Decan of Gemini and the First two
Decans of Cancer.  The Queen of cups is Specific Water
in the Realm of Primal Water (Primal Unconscious). Here the "Will to Form" of Binah is "reflecting on consciousness", i.e. imagination. Crowley's card shows this reflective
nature in an abstract way. Here The Queen is enthroned on still Water,
her image is of purity and beauty and is robed in veils of pure light. The Truth of her is not seen by the observe, who can only see themselves
in reflection.  In her hand is a shell like cup with a crayfish
climbing out of it, a symbol relating to the Moon and its reflective
qualities. Truth being, one of the characteristics of this card is that
like water (consciousness), the flow changes according to the influences
around it. There is also an Ibis in abstraction shown on this card,
Here, we see the influence of Thoth-Hermes . The Ibis is a traditional
Egyptian symbol of this Moon God. Thus again the Male and Female
influences are never separate. Chokmah, is often
represented as Python, the First Husband (Lilith's Husband), thus as a snake or Serpent
Force (Spiral Life Force). In Mythology, the Ibis eats the eggs of the Snake, which relates
to her "consuming the seeds of ideas" (This may be why Lilith is said to be explicitly "oral" in her consumption of male "seed") from Chokmah who is represented on the Qabalistic Tree of Life,
as Wisdom. However, the Ibis also consumes the corpses of the dead. This
may seem contradictory, but the corpses of the dead are "Conscious
seeds", personalities recycled so that data is consumed and recycled in
the Universal Unconscious. Thus we have reference to the Great Sea of
Binah (Universal Unconscious) from which life flows out, and also
flows back into, Here the Moon and the cycle of tides add to the
image.  The
Lotus is the Eastern Rose, and is the Sacred flower related to Great
Mother Isis an Egyptian form of Binah. Rather than through the touch of
her hand, as the Queen of Wands is shown controlling the Leopard, The
Queen of Cups uses the intermediary of the Lotus (Womb) to cause the
Ibis to do its work. The Tranquil waters, on which the Lotus float, are
the means of force transmission. The key
characteristics to The Queen of cups, are dreaminess, illusion and
tranquility. As is Water the perfect agent and patient solvent, the
Queen of Cups, is able to receive and transmit everything with out
affecting herself in so doing. If the Queen of Cups is
caused to be ill dignified by the accompanying cards in a reading, then
everything is refracted and distorted, as she is directly affected by
surrounding influences.  The Shadow Tarot Card, The Pythoness of time/space and the Abyss, is named Algorab or Corvus, "the wing of the raven" is a star called the Delta Corvi: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Delta Corvi (δ Crv, δ Corvi) is a in the southern constellation of Corvus. It has the traditional name  Algorab(from الغراب al-ghuraab , meaning "the crow"). This is a third magnitude star at a distance of 86.9 (26.6 parsecs) from Earth. In 1823, it was found to be a wide double star by British astronomers James South and John Herschel. Since that time, the position of the two stars with respect to each other has not changed. This star has more than 2.7 times the mass of the Sun, which is causing it to radiate a much higher energy output—roughly 69 times the Sun's luminosity. The effective temperature of the outer atmosphere is 10,400 K, giving it the white hue of an A-type star.The spectrum matches a stellar classification of A0 IV(n) kB9. Although it is only around 260 million years old, the luminosity class of 'IV' indicates this is a sub-giant star that has nearly exhausted the supply of hydrogen at its core and is in the process of evolving away from the main sequence of stars like the Sun. Algorab displays no excess infrared emission that would otherwise suggest the presence of circumstellar matter. It has a magnitude 9.3 companion, HR 4757 B, with a classification of K2Ve at an angular separation of 24.2 arcseconds along a position angle of 214°. Although the two stars share a common proper motion, the significant differences in their estimated ages suggests that they may not be physically connected. In Chinese, 軫宿 (Zhěn Sù), meaning Chariot (asterism), refers to an asterism consisting of δ Corvi,γ Corvi,ε Corvi andβ Corvi. Consequently, δ Corvi itself is known as 軫宿三(Zhěn Sù sān, English: the Third Star of Chariot.  The Babylonians knew the Double Star, Algorab as the Bird God Zu, who dared to steal the "tablets of destiny". After the Christians, Zu became another "Demonized god" of a conquered peoples religion (The Babylonian gods often came from the Sumerians who called the Annunaki gods, as well as, the stars of these space traveler's star charts;see past blogs). Therefore, a star as a demon, which is common in Christianity, does not really promote great "freaky scarey things" but if Stars are wombs of intelligence, as some so state (Know that you are stars...etc.), then one could call on Algorab as an intelligent "Yang energy" that can aggravate change. This is because, in Alchemy, the Raven is associated with the process of putrefaction, and is called "the raven's head"; a very necessary stage of matter so that it can be deconstructed so that reconstruction can begin. The reasoning for the Yang energy aspect is the Chinese Han Dynastic carvings of a three legged Raven in the center of the Sun, considered Yang energy; the three feet corresponding to the three stations of the day; dawn, noon and dusk. Also, the emotional consciousness associated with the Queen of Cups are "reflective Emotions" and thus very Yang as well, for to reflect on emotions, is to start the process of their deconstruction, so that one may reconstruct their emotional identity. When the Thoth Queen of Cups or The Shadow Tarot-Pythoness of Space/Time & The Abyss is thrown during a reading:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Princes of Cups and The Shadow Tarot, Spica, Oracle of quantum space/time ...
  The Thoth Qabalisitic Tarot-Princess of Cups: Represents mastery of emotional objectivity
achieved by working through manipulation, jealousy, possessiveness and
seduction. The turtle in the sea shell symbolizes the capacity to offer
emotional loyalty and longevity to others by being objective and
non-possessive.  The Swan coming out of her head, represents emotional
security and the ability to communicate her feelings, desires and
concerns in realistic and meaningful ways ( the dolphin emphasizes this
ability). The crystals on her gown, show a crystal clear ability to look
at things as they are instead of what see wants to see. The free
floating lotus blossom shows her trusting heart. She is devoid of a
possessive and controlling heart.  This is Elaine the Virgin
Moon-goddess of Arthurian legend, who was the keeper pf the Grail in the
Grail temple, where she wove the tapestries of life, death, and fate. The Moon Goddess is not only the "Dispenser of Joy", she is also a source of hidden knowledge,
bestower of mystical insight, and the gift of wisdom. The Ace of Cups is a seed of consciousness that is most dependent on the Princess of Cups. The Ace of Cups is the root of the powers of Water/consciousness. This is Water, or consciousness
in its most arcane form, Life-Fluid, (Dew of the Mother) symbolically
represented as Water, Blood or Wine.The Ace of Cups is also the
compliment to the Ace of Wands, as is the Sun to the Moon and the Lingam
to the Yoni and represents the essential form of the Holy Graäl or the Yoni of the Divine Collective. The Great Mother, Binah, is often symbolized
as the Dark Sea and in the Thoth Deck Ace of Cups, She is both the Sea
and the Lotus: the Lotus ( two in one) being the Fertile expression of
the Great Mother. Descending from above, a ray of light representing
the Holy Ghost and beneath the Graäl we have the Moon.  The Waves of
Life-Fluid, are shown as a web of fluid energy of which the tapestry of
Creation is woven from (magnetic waves). To many Native Nations, this would symbolize
the Work of the Great Spider Woman, weaver of the Universe.THE PRINCESS OF CUPS,
represents the Earthly part of Water (Life-Fluid), in particular, the
faculty of crystallization. The Princess of Cups, represents the
Graäl's power of manifestation. Therefore, she is the power of water that gives
substance to idea, to support life and to form the basis for chemical
combination, that is often called solution. The
Princess of Cups in the Thoth Deck is represented as a Dancing figure
robbed in a flowing , crystal edged garment, all of which indicates her
flowing and crystallizing abilities. Thus we can determine that she is
an active rather than passive force from the Great Mother. This
determination is continued in the imagery of the Swan taking wing. The
Swan is the symbol of AUM (of oriental philosophy) that is considered the vibratory
harmonic of Universal Creation by many Yogis. The Princess of Cups, also bears a
covered cup from which s Tortoise is issued. Here, once again, Lady
Frieda Harris, the artistic author of the Thoth cards, presents Hindu Philosophy, as the Tortoise is symbolic
of a steadily moving platform supporting the Elephant "who holds the
world on its back". In other words, represents the foundation of
Life-Force for the Earth which may seem slow in evolutionary terms, but
is persistent and undaunted. The Dolphin, that is disporting in a foamy- sea, symbolizes the power of creation know as the Royal Fish, which is also known as the first matter. The
Princess of Wands, Cups, Swords and Disks, all give a Character to the
Root Power they are associated to. The Princesses are called the Thrones
of The Great Mother, as they represent on Earth's 4 Northern quadrants, Mother's rule. Because root
powers are without will, nor self-aware and thus not focused, the Princesses are the
Intelligently Focused Energy of a Root Power and are thus aware and more
personalized intelligence with conscious characteristics. These Great
Daughters of the Great Mother, have their own peccadilloes, and it
behooves the practitioner of magick to know them. For instance, the
Princess of Cups has an infinitely gracious character that
is voluptuous, sweet, gentle, and kind. Romance, and the perpetual dream of rapture are her very nature. Unlike the Volcanic nature of
the Princess of Wands. To the shallow thinker, the Princess of Cups may
seem indolent and selfish, but that fact that she goes about her work
silently and effortlessly dispels such interpretations. These
Princesses are Elemental Intelligence, and can be communicated with as "goddesses" (Elaine, Diana, Artemis etc),
however, their nature is in direct union with a Force beyond the
practitioners control. Tried and true rituals of magick are
recommended so that these forces can be contained before there is too
much overwhelming flow. In the Case of the Princess of Cups, the
practitioners personality could be overwhelmed by the extreme dreamy
rapture of her nature and become unable to operate in the day-to-day
world. Many of us don't realize that the Archetypes of the basic
16 types of personalities, as represented in the Court Cards and seen in
our world, are sentient Elemental Forces. However, this makes sense as we are sentient-intelligent Spiritual force. Because of the thinking of Theological "Divide and
Conquer" we have forgotten that our human bodies, are Elemental Beings!
We are a Spiral Entity (Spirit) and not of the 4 Elements but of the 5th Element called Spirit. Therefore, we are not
seeking to become more Spiritual, for that would be like a fish in the
Ocean, looking for water! Spirit is Spiritual and being infinite and
eternal makes the concepts of more or less ridiculous. As Spirits, we are succeeding
in becoming a united Life Force; united with that which it activates,
i.e. The Alive Form. We are attempting the Whole Union of Master
(Spirit) and Masterpiece (Form )which is often called the Great Work known also as,"As above, so
Below". Enlightenment is a misconception brought on by the condensation of light. Actually, we are of the I AM (Force of
existence) who builds a Me (Manifested Awareness) and are not seeking Knowledge for just by looking around you it is obvious that the knowledge of
the Universe is already achieved! However, the Divine Collective Unconscious needs a way to get more intimate with the thoughts that produces its "Self Image". Therefore, the intimate and personal Me needs to
seek nothing, it must operate only by the Will of the I AM, that seeks
awareness through the process of perspective made manifest as phenomena and then personally examining this phenomena to see if it can be progressively expansive. With the sensual Hu-Man (God-Mind) being, thought, the first material of creation, can be examined sensually! Isn't that what "Sensors" are
for; up close examination? The Body is a "Sense of
Presence"as the fish is a Sense of Ocean. Therefore I know that as a fellow I AM, I
did not come to seek spirituality (I Am That), I have come to seek a
sense of presence, a point in time, so that I can examined my creativity (imagination) for
errors that may impeded the Great Work; As above so Below! I
am a Qabalist, because that knowing of myself, aids me in the purpose
that I AM. the purpose of us all-TO BE Life! I find knowledge
through being!  The Shadow Tarot Card-Spica/Oracle of quantum space/time and the Abyss, is an comparable card to the Princess of Cups. When one wishes to seek the powers of riches, prophecy, skill in science and mathematics, one skries Spica, using magical tokens, such as emeralds. Or herbal tokens, such as, sage,trefoil, periwinkle, mugwort or mandrake to help influence contact with this Star.  When the Princess of Cups or The Shadow Tarot card, Spica is thrown for a woman, it states that:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; Thoth Tarot-Prince of Cups & The Shadow Tarot- Regulus
  The Thoth Prince of Cups: the passionate heart and mastery of emotional desire.The symbols of emotional desire and transformation are the Eagles, (one pulling the chariot and the other on the helmet) and the snake emerging from the cup. The Astrological sign of Scorpio, known for its passion, desire and transformation, is represented in the symbols of both snake and eagles. The Prince of Cups represents the lover within each individual that expresses and experiences "hard desire" which simply means deep emotional passion; the kind that created all things and is an inheritance from the "Divine Couple". Hard Desire ignites the heart and propels us forward but only if we Master desire, rather than being mastered by desire. The lotus held in his hand, represents the ability to let go of desire when it is necessary to do so. The Thoth Deck Prince of Cups, is as all Princes, dependent on the Union of the King and Queen. Unless set in motion by the Royal couple, his power is illusionary. The Prince of Cups is known in the Mysteries, as the Prince of the Chariot of the Waters, Prince and Emperor of the Nymphs and Undines, as he represents the last Decan of Libra and the first two Decans of Scorpio. He is Specific Air of Primal Water, which means, he is personality consciousness in the Subconscious. By now, you may know the Yod Heh Vau Heh formula, which is also shown in the Prince of Cups. Here we see the water Lotus and the cup that is issuing serpent. The Serpent represents Chokmah, the Yod Force and in this card, it has the Fiery unsettling qualities of Scorpio. The cup, is Heh, and encloses the Yod serpent, a Victorian way to show phallus and womb and/or the King and Queen in Union. The Prince, as Vau, carries out the activities of Yod and Heh combined, here then is Water (consciousness). The Eagle drawing the Chariot, is the Kerubic symbol for Water/consciousness/emotion. And as we know if we've swam in a river, the Eagle also suggests that the calm appearance of water, may hold violent and "fiery energy-currents" beneath the surface. Thus, in the Prince of Cups, Water suggests the Universal Collective Unconscious which bears dynamic energy. and stirs up the Mind as turbulent wind does the sky. Hence,what activity we can expect from the Prince of cups personality is on one hand, elastic, volatile and hydro-static equilibrium; on the other hand, the catalytic faculty and energy of steam which is shown in the Tarot card as wings of tenuous vapor, sprouting from his back that is also suggesting a spiritual sense of vaporization.  Scorpio is noted as being the most Mysterious of Signs, making this card very complicated in its Water imagery. The Lotus is sacred to Water. The calm and stagnant Lake beneath the Prince, is shown being disturbed by heavy rain; rain being the volatile expression of Vapor that has become clouds. The reason the lake is shown stagnant, is because of the Alchemical secret process of putrefaction which is also symbolized by the scorpion (not shown on this card because it is secret). The other two processes of Scorpio are shown as the Serpent and the Eagle. Sexual force and Higher Motion, in that order. The Shadow Tarot Card, Regulus, concentrates on the Star quality of the Prince, as "Watcher of Space/time and the Abyss".There is also a reference to the Arthurian legends, as the Star Regulus is also called King, Cor Leonis, and/or "Lions Heart". Also called, "Red fire of the House of the East", Regulus is a brilliant white and ultramarine triple star on the body of the constellation, Leo the Lion.  In christian Mythology, Regulus is the Archangel Raphael, who as the "crushing foot" was considered one of the four guardians of heaven" and/or one of the four Royal stars that in or around 2345 B.C.E., Regulus was considered "Watcher of the North" and marked the summer solstice. Raphael, was considered the "Healing Angel" and one of the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse.Regulus entered the constellation Virgo in 2012 C.E. To summon the Powers of the Star Regulus: one will need the: Magical images of a Lion, cat, or honorable person sitting in a chair. Magical tokens of Granite, Celandine and herbals, mugwort, and mastic. The magical abilities gained: would be the appeasing of wrath, gaining favor, and making emotions temperate. As I've said before: The Princes represent the coming and going of an event or person. In the case of the Prince of Cups /The Shadow Tarot-Regulus, the morality or moral characteristic of such a person would encase subtlety, secret violence and craft. Being also an artist in all his ways, he would be intensely secret. The calm and imperturbable surface he displays mask his most intense passion. He accepts only external influences that aid him in his secret designs. His conscience is not that of an ordinary person, for it is of a more impersonal nature , making him suspect and distrusted by acquaintances. He is perfectly ruthless and inspires fear in those that distrust him. His abilities are immense, going beyond ordinary senses in to realms of the subtle. He is, however, fluid and being volatile as well, does not care to work in harness.  The fact that the Thoth card is Libra going over into Scorpio, suggests great volatility, as this influence implies tremendous power, energy and weight. Such as the Triple Star Regulus. Such a person must be well mated, with good will and sincerity, for loyalty is all important to keep their good nature. When this Is so, they are extremely romantic, sensual and generous to a fault and are great lovers.  As far as events go, this is a personal process of the quiet inner aspect of the male principle where self-reflection, inner meditative peace and awareness are being experienced by the querent (The person the reading is for), just like a summer solstice. Here the event of Mind is turned towards deep feelings and artistic visions with the necessary passion to do them but with the secrecy that may prevent it. As a Prince of Cups personality, a person is completely involved in emotional sensation, psychic awareness and spiritual awareness. All of which they have in abundance.  When thrown for a male, The Prince of cups or the Shadow Tarot-Regulus,represents the Galahad within; the hero known as Lancelot of the Lake, who quested for the holy Grail. Gallantry, gentleness, self-sacrifice, sensitivity, courtesy to women. He is in touch with the "feminine" aspects of his own being.  When thrown for a woman, The Prince of Cups or The Shadow Tarot card Regulus, represents a visual portraiture of dynamic emotional desire which is expressed and mastered by the animus (male) figure within. She has the desire to follow the song of the heart and move in directions that are both life expanding and passionately liberating. Giving art to the world through love, imagination, grace, style, and deepest feelings.There can be a negative to this kind of emotional passion, of being moody and jealous, if she or he is controlled by desire and passion rather than mastering it. However, this is solve once the mind turns to artistic visions and/or recognizes deep feelings as the entertainment they are. Thank you for your interest, comments, and supportive donations.  |
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; The Thoth Ace of Cups and the Shadow Tarot -Gaap-Spirit of Space/Time & The Abyss
  THE THOTH QABALISTIC TAROT-ACE OF CUPS, represents the emotional world of feeling; the time of Summer and the Space of East. This is the symbol of receptivity, psychism, instincts, fears,memories, desires, dreams, fantasy, and all the other aspects of the subconscious. This is the essence of imagination, what I call "the womb-with-a -view". The colors of Cups, are those of water, lakes, ponds, oceans, rivers, rain and the blood. If you remember your biology, blood is blue until it is oxidized (You may have notice your blue veins).  The Ace of Cups represents the Holy Graäl sitting within the emotional nature (would be a fitting symbol for the Emotional Body of our Aura) which is represented by the blue cup. It is the conscious state of emotional integrity,as represented by the double rainbow. The inside and outside are without dichotomy. As above so below can also be seen here. Ace of cups also symbolizes the ability to nurture ones self with the same capacity as one gives out to others. The blue Graäl, is Wisdom and the Cup symbol is Love, making it apparent that Love and Wisdom are in union as a flow of nurturing, healing, and a supporting emotional force (as seen by the radiance entering the cup). Love and Wisdom in equal balance.  The serpent handles of the cup symbolize the regenerative nature of this balance. The lotus base represents the trusting heart who never over-extends itself emotionally but unfolds itself naturally without resistance or holding itself back. In fact, this Love-Wisdom union is the woven fabric of Life itself--as symbolized by the web of Spider Woman (Native American Mother of the Universe) that is seen behind the cup. Kether, The Crown, is the First Sephiroth on the Qabalistic Tree of Life, is the "Dark energy-Dark Matter" or "No-Thing", that really isn't understood by us. Kether, the Source of All, is not known to us objectively, but it's presence is subjectively understood as a movement within all that moves.Again, the Aces are attributed to Kether and they represent the most pure forms of energy. Each is a specific type, and density of Energy that we call the Alchemical Elements. THE ACE OF CUPS:  Is Kether in Briah, depicting the influence of Kether on the Mental Level. The Ace of Cups is the Root Powers of Water, an element used to symbolize the Consciousness and emotions (in combination with Fire) .  According to Crowley, the White Light descending is depiction of the Holy Ghost and/or Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit/Semen represents the All of Energy.(Lancelot means, Lord of Lightning)  The Shadow Tarot Card-Gaäp, Spirit of Quantum Space/Time & The Abyss, is representative of the "Apocalyptic, Magnetic Fire, Self merged into collective life". In other words, the Magnetic Female and the Electric Male forces united in the Divine Collective Unconscious. This union is show on the Thoth Ace of Cups card as white electric light flowing into the Magnetic vessel that is the Graäl/Cup. In Christian demonology, Gaäp is the 33rd Spirit in the order that Solomon gave them (Solomon means: Sun of On) and is reported to be a Great President and mighty force of hell (very weird government in Christian Hell, as it has Barons, Dukes, Earls and Kings, plus Presidents). Hel, being the Norse Goddess of Life and Death, before the Christians demonized the name. So in fact, with all Christian revisionism aside, Gaäp, would be the force of consciousness that Hel wields to do Her great work. Forces, are often personalized by Gnostics, Qabalist, Practitioner's of Magick and mysteries, in order to visualize a connection with this intelligence of the Divine Collective Unconscious, the domain of the Goddess Hel. So before we go all Christian"evil" and silly over these Shadow Cards and their sigils, know that the only "evil" is in the minds of sadly dysfunctional humans. Evil is live spelled backwards, and those who live in the past and refuse to go forwards, are suffering from a delusionary state of psyche called, "Evil". One would skry the sigil of Gaäp to cause love or hatred at will. Too make men insensible, in order to teach them to become knowing and wise. To teach how to consecrate objects and to acquire the power of Astral travel: moving from one world unto another. WHEN THE ACE OF CUPS or THE SHADOW TAROT-GAÄP, IS THROWN DURING A DIVINATION: It implies:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth 2 of Cups & The Shadow tarot- Purson
  The Thoth Qabalistic Tarot, 2 of Cups-Love, represents love under will, the harmony of
female and the male interpreted in the largest sense; perfect and
placid harmony, radiating an intensity of joy and ecstasy, as shown by
the Dolphins in total expression with one another.  This love is communication on all states of conscious energy and as shown by the pink
lotus blossoms, it is "as above so below", stating that this love flows
from the Divine itself. Such love is equal and special, as shown by the
two overflowing cups. Love like this is without self-banishment or
self-diminishing, rather it expands both parties and they feel equal to
each other while also being special to each other; a state many of us wish
for but we often only experience love of a unequal nature or a equal
love with out feeling special, such as a professional relationship. The
green sea represents the image of creative love. The yellow reflection
symbolizes inspirational love while the blue sky states that it is
clear and focused.  The astrological aspect of this card is Venus in
Cancer. The Ancients knew Venus to be the planet of love, beauty and
creative power: Astrologically Cancer represents, nurturing, comforting,
supporting, and healing. As I have mentioned before, the Two is the Qabalistic number that
represents "the Word and the Will" and is the first manifestation. In
the suit of water, the 2 of Cups is Venus in Cancer. Astrologers know Cancer to
be the most receptive of signs and is the House of the Moon. Jupiter is
most exhaled in Cancer. Thus we have arguably the three most friendly
Planets, Moon, Venus and Jupiter, linked together in mutual positives. For
those of us who aren't astrologers, In the element of water, Love is
the force that recovers unity from individuality by the process of
mutual annihilation In other words, Love changes both individuals and
combines them in a new form. Such as blue meets red, they love one another, combine individuality into a oneness that is Purple. The Two of Cups shows two overflowing
cups in the foreground, on a calm sea. The translucent water
(represents energy in motion) flows from a Lotus, filling the cups,
while another Lotus arises from the sea, supporting two Dolphins. The
Dolphins are Alchemical symbols of the Royal Fish and can be studied by looking into
alchemical reference material. The Dolphin Symbol is a little too
complicated to be explained in a short blog.  Since the number two refers
to Will, the Two of Cups is also known as the Lord of Love under
Will, and shows the harmony of Female and Male in the largest sense of
the words.Love is the combination of individual frequencies, that form a harmony. Harmony, forms the Divine Collective Unconscious. Love is then viewed as a Spiral Harmonic Force of (Spirit), (Spirit and the Word Spiral come from the Same Greek Root word-Spiro which means=breath.) necessary to create living form.  The Shadow Tarot Card, Purson/ 2 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss, is comparable to the Thoth 2 of Cups. It represents, "Love, curiosity, eagerness and understanding." Purson is the 20th Spirit in the order that Solomon (Sun of On) bound them. He is said to have a lion's head, a comely body of a man, holding a viper and riding a bear with trumpets sounding.  [There seems to be many continents or countries in Christianized Hell, for He to is one of many great and powerful Kings of Hell.]He is called upon to learn what is hidden, to acquire treasure, and knowledge of past, present and future. Purson answers truthfully, questions both secret and divine. As do many others, (see past blogs) so it seems the Christian monks didn't read each others work. Any way, have fun, invoking using the shadow sigil. When the Thoth 2 of Cups or The Shadow Tarot-Purson card is thrown during a reading, it
represents:
If ill dignified, it can represent
folly, waste, dissipation and silly action and is far more superficial
than when well dignified. In the Thoth Deck Tarot, ill dignity and well dignity,
are decided by the surrounding cards and there is no significance
supplied to up-side-down cards. This being because this is seen by
many Qaballists as an act of disordered deck handling and not an "act
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; The Thoth 3 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot-Zepar
  The Thoth Qabalistic Tarot Card The Three of Cups=Emotional Abundance. This special card represents the fulfillment of The Will of Love in abounding joy.Also,subtly,
this card reminds us that the good things in life are not to be
trusted as stationary but temporary items.The Three of Cups card therefore represents
emotional or intuitive clarification; clarity about what your feelings
and intuition are saying.   Astrologically, this card is Mercury in
Cancer. Mercury, on top of card, is the symbol of communication. Cancer,
is the ability to communicate the emotional feelings one has especially
the nurturing, loving, and light feelings one has as represented by the
golden lotus blossoms spraying the "pollen of golden light" into the
pomegranate cups. Pomegranate cups, represent the rich emotions one has
received from others. Pomegranates are also sacred to Persephone/ Greek Goddess of Spring.  The golden lotus represents the "solar plexus" (Manipura)
chakra an enlightened being, so this is emotion from deep withing; the
master within each of us. The 3 of cups can also represent the deep
emotional, abundant feelings that we have for three important people
in our lives; or it can represent the next 3weeks or 3 months should be a
good time to communicate your deep feelings and utilize you nurturing
communication abilities to motivate, empower, and comfort others.
Remembering the Cancer people in your life (June 21 to July 21) with
loving abundance and/or to communicate your deep feelings. This card is
about love, abundance, healing and the expansion and liberation of self
that those feelings generate. Being ternary, this card states that all
three states of self identity are involved in communicating these
abundant feelings; sub-conscious, consciousness, and self-conscious (ego
to some).  Qabalists and those who have been following this blog know by now that Binah, The 2nd Sephira/Understanding is "will to form", and a Dark Energy-underlying force that makes imagination a womb. She
is the Will of the Womb of all forms, not the Womb itself for that is
reserved to the Action of Chesed the Sphere of Mercy. So once again the sexing
of this forces is limiting and short on insight. Chesed may be Masculine
in its expression of form, and yet it is feminine as it receives the
Will of Binah.(See past blogs) What
may surprise you, is that none of us are the sex of our bodies. We are
Androgynous, in that we are both receptive (female) and expressive
(male); both magnetic (female) and electric (male). Being
Electromagnetic entity, we have great power "to be or not to be". The
body is a tool, powered by the Electromagnetic Entity that you are often called Spirit or Spiral Entity. As
a power tool the human body is excelled, but as it's operator, you
are beyond the reason of bodies and must discriminate emotionally, for your E-Motion (energy in Motion) is the "life journey" of your body. We are obviously a "Will to Be" which
is very much a "Will to Form", so here is a kicker, YOU ARE THE
IMAGINATION viewing itself! Sorry dear ego, but you don't have a imagination, it has you.  In past blogs I stated that, Hu is Mandarin for God and
Man is from the Hindu word for mind---Mannas, meaning Mind. Thus you are called a God
Mind, which is the Mind of the Image Maker, or Creator, i.e. Imagination! The body is not described in the world human because you as Spirit, define it as you think you to be (Freedom to choose your own definition). So you are a
Hu-Man, who owns a body. Image-maker, is what the Imagination
means, and that dear soul, is The Divine Creative's Power, So get off of your suffering
butt and stand up and Yell-----I AM Me! And get on with your definition, for
self- impeccability for that is what you came to do! Remember, what we command in
this Universe is our own image and all phenomena is Imagined! Take charge of yourself and stop
blaming environment, or person or thing, sure they may influence, but
they only have the power you give them. What you are as a phenomena is up to your
Passionate use of Imagination! THE THREE OF CUPS-ABUNDANCE: is also called the Lord of Abundance. Here Mercury is in Cancer, The Angels of the Decan Rachael and Yehomayah.  The Three of Cups, signifies the influence of Binah in Briah, the mental World. Cancer
is a water sign, and is under the command of the Moon. Thus we have
Cardinal Water,i.e. Unconscious. Thus, The Three of Cups is perfect
affinity with Binah, who is "Will to Form".  The rushing water,
swift and extravagant, as it overflows the Pomegranate cups, represents
the gifts of Mercury. The Water arises from a single cup which denotes
the "dark calm Sea of Binah" a characteristic of the Unconscious from
which all consciousness springs. She is also seen as Persephone, to whom
the Pomegranate is sacred and as the "Red Persephone" she is the Lust of Spring. With the Plenty of Persephone, this card
represents plenty, hospitality, and abundance.  The Shadow Tarot-Zepar, the 3 of Quantum Space/Time &The Abyss.Sports the name and sigil of the 16th Spirit, in the order that Solomon bound them Since the 3 of Cups is a Goddess/feminine card, the Shadow side would be Masculine in nature.  According to Linda Falorio, author of these cards, and Christian demonology, invented by neurotic, paranoid and psychotic medieval superstitious monks, Zepar is a "Great Duke of Perdition" who appears in a red soldier's uniform and armor. Tradition states, that one calls on Zepar, to bring together in love or cause love to be barren. Red is the traditional color of Mar's, both Roman god of war and the planet ( and Persephone's pomegranates). Interesting combination for love's messenger. Be that as it may, it is suggested that by skrying the sigil on the Zepar card, one will acquire the knowledge to "bring together in love". I would leave the barren concept alone, as this is a "cause and effect" universe. You won't like the effect. When the Three of Cups or The Shadow Tarot-Zepar is thrown during a reading:
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really isn't a negative to this card, unless blinded by exuberance can
be called a negative. But love doesn't really care if others
appreciative it or not, it just is the foundation of Spiritual
Knowledge. Love is in itself a force, Unconcerned with approval, as that has already be done by
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; The Thoth Tarot - 4 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot 4 of Quantum Space/Time & The Abyss/Bathin
  The Qabalistic Tarot, the Thoth-FOUR OF CUPS: Luxury is assigned the astrological sign of the Moon in Cancer, which is the
influence of the Sephirotic Entity Chesed (Mercy) in the unconscious mental realm/Briah the creative world.  There is a
certain self-satisfaction with this card as an emotional luxury that is
often felt as pleasure flowing from an unconscious source.The
outpouring of emotional luxury from above, is not overflowing in the
lower cups, symbolizing that this pleasure will soon end but for now,
the feeling of you having everything you need in your life is luxuriant
and you are not now open for suggestions.  There is also a Promise here; a promise of mercy, healing, empathy, trans-personal love, forgiveness and taking away of soul burdens. We
feel an easy compassion and are forgiving of those who trespass against
us. There is suggested, a luxuriant feeling that we all belong to each other: a
larger sense of emotional-family than is normal. From the Golden Dawn Texts: "In Chokmah is the Radix of blue and thence is there a blue
color pure and primitive, and glistening, with a spiritual Light which
is reflected into Chesed. And the Sphere of its Operation is called
Tzedek or Justice and it fashionith the images of material things,
bestowing peace and mercy: and it ruleth the sphere of the action of the
planet Jupiter. And Al is the title of a God strong and mighty, ruling
in Glory, Magnificence and Grace. And the Archangel of Chesed is
Tsadkiel, the Prince of Mercy and Beneficence, and the Name of the order
of Angels is Chasmalim, Brilliant Ones, who are also called the Order
of Dominions. The Sephira Chesed is also called Gedulah or Magnificent
and Glory."  With such
flowery words of ritual adoration, it is often difficult to realized
that this is Part of your Inner inheritance as a Divine Child. But so it
is. Inside of you, is the Divine Collective Unconscious, best seen as the Qabalistic Tree of Life. You are composed of all Ten of these "Entities of Force and Form" that reside in the Universal Divine Collective; Fragments, for sure, but the fragments connect one to the whole. Since this is beyond the culturally impregnated brain's ability to comprehend, it is recommended that one Skries (open eyed meditation) the Tarot Cards, to help them place all the fragments of the Divine Collective Unconscious mind together by using their own fragment of Unconscious.  THE FOUR OF CUPS,
in the Thoth Deck is called Luxury or Lord of Blended Pleasure. The
Planet is Moon and the sign is Cancer. The Angels of the Decan are:
Hayayel and Mevamayah Practice calling these names, you may be surprised
at the vibratory change. The Four of Cups
is Chesed in Briah, here Chesed is influencing the unconscious mental
realm. The alternate flow of the Moon is mitigated in Cancer, as the
Moon naturally rules in this sign. Changing cycles are still there, but
passive, and slow. When looking at the Crowley Card, we see the Upper
Golden Solar cups overflowing but not the lower, implying that the
Pleasure is real but with reservations. The caveat being; pleasure but
not without some anxiety and discomfort. Here the Luxurious feeling of
pleasure is short and indifference soon takes over and as the multiple
stems of the one lotus show, the energy of luxury is divided amongst
multiple flows, implying too many diverse issues involved to stay
stable. Four is a "dead end" number so ending is the only place to go.
and action must be taken soon.  The Shadow Tarot, 4 of Quantum Space/Time and The Abyss, BATHIN,implies, luxury, inner aristocracy, and social supremacy. Bathin is the name supplied to the 18th spirit as Solomon bound them, is a Christianized Duke of Hell and is often seen as a strong man, with a serpents tail, riding a pale horse. In demonology, Bathin is a duke (Great Duke according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum) of Hell, who has under his command thirty legions of demons. He knows the virtues of precious stones and herbs, and can bring men suddenly from one country to another. He helps one attain astral projection, and takes one wherever one wants to go. He is mentioned in The Lesser Key of Solomon. Other spellings: Bathym, Mathim, Marthim. Sources[edit]
Now, I hate to burst your bubbles of horrific demonic summoning glee, but Marthim (another name for Bathin), is also the Christian saint Martin, which is the Christian version of the March sacrificial god Mars, said to have come riding on a pale horse of death, in the manner of Woden. Ireland preserved the custom of killing the god incarnate in an ox (rather than hanging him on a cross). In fact, every medieval house hold killed some domestic animal and sprinkled the threshold with the sacrificial animal's blood, all because St. Martin became regarded as "Martyr". The British continued this custom of killing cattle on St. Martin's day (Miles, 204-6.) St. Martin's day, is a continuation of the Roman festival of Martinalia, when the god Bacchus prefigured Jesus by turning water into wine at his sacred marriage (Christian adaption appears in the Gospel of John). This holy day was also continued by British folk custom down to the 19th century, C.E., as school boys filled vessels with water on St. Martin's Night so that the water could be turned into wine before morning. Often, parents replaced the water with wine during the night; much like a benevolent tooth fairy. (Hazlitt, 393). Again, the demonic world is just a Christian Monk creation, just like all the Martyrs, they created, whom never existed as none can be found in true history. That being said, the summoning of Bathin, skrying the sigil, supposedly should gain one knowledge of herbs, and knowing of the virtue of precious stones. He'll take one wherever they want to go, and teach one the knowledge of Astral Travel. Get the book: THE WOMAN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHS AND SECRETS, by Barbara G. Walker for more pertinent information. When the Thoth or Shadow Tarot card is thrown during a reading;
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: Thoth 5 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot- 5 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss.
  The Qabalistic Thoth Tarot- Five of Cups: Disappointment.Many people
inappropriately term some tarot cards as "bad" and others as "good"
which is the product of our two dimensional cultural thinking. "Good/Bad" is errant
thought as the Tarot is about conscious energy, fragmented psyche, and its movement as "your
multidimensional life".  The fives, which have often been termed as bad,
are really the necessary disruption of the placidity of the fours. Your
inner self is telling the outer self it is time to move!Emotional disappointment makes us fragile (the
four glass cups), and vulnerable. Like the murky sea in the background
we become depressed and then angry, as the orange/red sky. We are now
off balance (the askew star) and feeling uprooted (the lily pads with
falling lotus blossoms). The transformational aspect of disappointment
is shown by the universal sign of the butterfly (the roots of the lily
pads in the shape of a butterfly).   The Thoth card, astrologically, is Mars in
Scorpio; Mars is the planet associated with vitality, assertiveness and
dynamic activity, such as war. Scorpio is the sign of emotional, and mental depth, thus disappointment is
felt deeply "to the core" here. Therefore this is not a trivial disappointment
such as not getting the right color of car, but a real stinging
disappointment that in the next 5 weeks or 5 months that has been or
will be experienced . This also could be 5years of disappointment or
disappointment that goes back to a period 5 years ago, or even
disappointment that has been experienced deeply when you were 5 years
old and is still influencing your present emotional state.  As I have previously stated, Geburah, the Fifth and Red colored Sephira, may be
severe but brings a necessary corrective in our lives, by tearing away
all that is useless thought, emotion, that is outdated and unproductive.In this Universe most of us understand that there is only one
energy that we can't create, nor can we destroy it, we can however,
transfer/transmit it and transform it. Transformation is a process of
deconstructing material and then reconstructing that which is envisioned out of the newly "freed" material.
Transmitting is done sexually or in some from of intimacy and/or
communication, where we are in communion with someone or something. Such
as the intimacy of healers. or shamanistic rites etc. The flow of this
vital emotional (energy in motion) force is often called love, as such we could say that the intimacy
of the negative pole as it joins with a positive pole of a magnet
proves love. But being Spiritual beings, we know Love is more than
energy flow, it is a communion of multiple attributes and originates in "No-Thing". To the Gnostic, Tantric and Qabalist, intimacy is
not just physical touching, tasting, smelling, hearing or seeing, even
though those are usually involved. Intimacy is also where one Auric Energy-Field
blends with another, forming, at least for the moment, "twin souls" or "Twin flames". Energy weaving into a new pattern for both parties can become a substantial growth pattern.
A multiplication of 7 dimensions weaving with another 7 dimensions,
becoming 49. These 49 are really a numeric 4+ 9= 13 and Key 13 is the
Death Card, which means a "Spiritual Transformation". However
wonderful energy in motion (emotion) is, it also has and end. That would be the
second law of Thermodynamics where"...all things proceed from order to
disorder", So a Master weaver of Self, would see the disorder in phenomena patterns, and deconstruct them and reconstruct a new order of Self.
Here's where Geburah steps in to assist us, she makes us view the
disorder, and as a corrective, we can now remove the old and build the
new. THE FIVE OF CUPS- DISAPPOINTMENT: Is
also known as Lord of loss in pleasure. Here, as stated, the planet Mars is
in Scorpio. The angels of the Decan are: Livoyah and Pehilyah. As the 5
of cups, Geburah is influencing the Mental World, Geburah in Briah.  By
now you may know that the Alchemical Element-Water is consciousness and emotional flow. Therefore, what is represented in the Thoth 5 of cups is a sensually severe situation. Mars being a
violent energy and in the water sign Scorpio, this violence produces an extremely
emotional effect. The once full cups are empty, implying loss of
that which is loved. Geburah is fiery of nature, and still-water is
totally at odds with this active force, thus causing a disturbance and loss of pleasure, This card, if supported by he accompanying cards,
can even mean death of a loved one. The inverted pentagram represents
the triumph of matter over spirit and where disturbance arises in the
middle of ease.  The Shadow Tarot Card, Vepar, is a comparable card to the Thoth 5 of Cups, as it to means, "Disappointment and yearning".  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: In demonology, Vepar is a strong Great Duke of Hell, and rules twenty-nine legions of demons. He governs the waters and guides armored ships laden with ammunition and weapons; he can also make, if requested, the sea rough and stormy, and to appear full of ships. Vepar can make men die in three days by putrefying sores and wounds, causing worms to breed in them, but if requested by the conjurer he can heal them immediately.Vepar is depicted as a mermaid. Despite this, he is always described with male pronouns, although this may be due to the fact that words like "merman" were uncommon or not in use when Vepar was first described. Other spellings: Separ, Vephar.Again, Christian demonology is from the subverted celibate passions of imprisoned monks. That is probably why most demon figures are similar to drawings of impassioned boys suffering from puberty's rampant hormones. The idea of Mermaids (literally, "Virgin of the Sea") goes far back in history, to the fish-tailed image of Aphrodite, the medieval Minne, Maerin, Mari (of Solomon's time), Marina, mereminne, mare-mynd, mareminde, marraminde, or maraeman, of Old English [Steenstrup, 105; Branston, 133]. Therefore, She was associated with the Death goddess aspect, sometimes named Ran, who received the souls of those put to sea in funeral boats; or, she might trap living men in her fish net. (It seems the misogynistic fear of women is responsible for creating many demons.). Teutons said drowned men went to dwell in the house of Ran.[Davidson,G.M.V.A., 129]  To the exploring "psycho-naught", it behooves us to know that all of the Universe, is within the Divine Collective Unconscious, and that all observable phenomena, is from perspective's of Self-Awareness that reside within, powered by the "Movement within the Motion" called by Qabalists as the Sephira-Kether. What a great amount of people believe, in a society, build the energy-in-motion "reality" of that society. Therefore, we've had histories of gods and goddesses, which were emotionally believed into existence by the worshiping horde. These, after a time, become enlivened by energy-in-motion, i.e. emotion (The No-Thing that animates all things). Therefore, the Astral which is the realm where belief becomes formed, is littered with the Psychic Engines, we call gods and goddesses and/or demons. (Christian revisionism did its best to reclassify pagan gods and goddesses as demons, and thus re-cloaking them in horrific images, but if closely observed the old god/goddess pattern shows through the newer thin one of less time.) But psycho-engines of belief are what they are, providing deception by "spectacle". However, splendorous they appear, they are far less powerful than you, who are the creator of "observable phenomena" (imagination) and therefore, the creator of gods, goddesses and demons.  So if you wish to call on Vepar, just skry the sigil, and welcome a comely astral image of a Mermaid. It is said one calls on Vepar to guide ships to their safe destination. Just remember, "something is fishy" here as this is a 5 of cups, and will be disappointing. When the 5 of cups or The Shadow Tarot-5 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss/ Vepar is
thrown during a reading, the querent:
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meanings are determined by where the card lays in the reading. When this
card is thrown you may want to release past patterns of disappointment
either with the Scorpio people in your life and/or in the next 5 weeks
or 5 months be no longer willing to hold onto past disappointments and
will make a conscious decision to let them go. It's now time to
transform your emotion into a free butterfly rather than a "worm" in a
hard shell of disappointment. Stuff happens to the just and unjust alike
and by releasing disappointment, we can then turn anger into a personal
ambition to create more motion in our life! This card states, " Release
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons; Thoth Tarot 6 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot-6 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss
  The Thoth Qabalistic Tarot, 6-of Cups-Pleasure:This solar card represents the Sun in Scorpio and I
along with Crowley, believe this to be one of the, if not the, best
card in the deck when it comes to a deep personal life changing
experience. This is the Ecstasy of the Dancing God and Goddess (Shiva and Shakti in Eastern theology). I
could be called bias here, for my Astrological sign is Scorpio natal,
and Scorpio rising with a Cancer moon. According to Astrology, this
makes me a very deeply psychic, spiritual and emotional person and yes, I
experience daily pleasure in just existing!  The six of cups is
PLEASURE, on a deeply spiritual-emotional way. A pleasure that is:
This is the underlying
pleasure that is the foundation of creation itself; an Ecstasy that
never stops as it vibrates the waves of pleasure that builds all things. "Where there is Ecstasy, there is Creation. Where there is no Ecstasy,
there is no Creation" -Tao From the Sepher Yetzirah (Qabalistic Text) and the Thirty Two Paths of Wisdom (Qabalistic Text of Paul Foster Case): In
Kether is the Radix of a Golden Glory and thence is there a pure,
primitive and sparkling, gleaming golden yellow which is reflected into
Tiphareth. This is the first reflected Triad complete. And the sphere of
its operation is that of Shemesh, the Solar Light, and bestoweth Life,
Light and Brilliancy in metallic matter, and it rideth the sphere of
action and of the Sun. And YHVH Eloah va-Daath is a God of Knowledge and Wisdom, ruling over the Light of the Universe; and its Archangel is Raphael, the Prince of Brightness, Beauty and Life. And the Name of the Order of Angels is Melechim, that is Kings or Angelic Kings, who are also called the Order of Virtues, Angels and Rulers. What should be of interest to note is that we are the images of Eloah va-Daath, and rule over, by observation alone, the very electrons of this material dimension. The Thoth SIX OF CUPS-PLEASURE: Is also called the Lord of Pleasure. Here the Sun is in Scorpio The Angels of the Decan are Nelokhiel and Yeyayel.  The Thoth 6 of Cups represents the influence of the Solar Logos-Tiphareth, in the Mental World known to Qabalist as Briah.Loyal readers know that Tiphareth in Atziluth (Beauty in Pure Spirit) means
Victory after effort, shown as the Six of Wands. Now we see the Six of
Cups as Tiphareth in the Watery World, (Mental World) as the beginnings of Pleasure.  Noted
to be a sign of discrimination, magnetism and hidden qualities,
Scorpio, in the Six of Cups, is like activated Water by Solar influx.
Here, Scorpio revels in the Sun, and is likened to a fertile, warm,
fruitful sea--a Spa of Life generating qualities. As I said, being a Sun in
Scorpio, and a Scorpio Natal, with a Cancerian Moon, my inner self is a
bight pleasure to my Watery World.  Bacchanalian forces revel in my halls of hearth
and heart I live this card, in a daily Glow of Bright Pleasure. Thus I found that
have no need to seek pleasure-----I am it! And pleasure is a becoming state of daily being. Of
course, Scorpio may sting where the Will directs, however, when the
Will resides in Beauty-Tiphareth, Love is the Willful view of life and
the scorpion's sting is reserved for those who would demean life with
vial actions. So as the Sun activates the Forces of Scorpio, gain or
pleasure commences. Implied,without need of assurance, is that pleasure
and gain will build, as shown by the partially filled cups. Pleasure, being the natural title of this card, is not that of the mundane pleasures of the pain fleeing populace, but
of the highest sense; implying well-being, harmony of natural forces
without effort or strain but with ease and satisfaction Yet it does
emphatically represent the fulfillment of Sexual Will, as shown by the
ruling Sephira, Tiphareth, sign of Scorpio, Planet Sun, and element of
Water. A communion of fertile forces, that makes all life possible. The Shadow Tarot-6 of Quantum Space/Time & The Abyss, is the comparable Shadow side to the Thoth Six of Cups, as it represents, "Pleasure, True Self and True Will. Inner Ties".From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Zagan (also Zagam) is a Great King and President of Hell, commanding over thirty-three legions of demons. He makes men witty; he can also turn wine into water, water into wine, and blood into wine (according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum blood into oil, oil into blood, and a fool into a wise man). Other of his powers is that of turning metals into coins that are made with that metal (i.e., gold into a gold coin, copper into a copper coin, etc.). If you think Zagan sounds like Dionysus, you are correct. The Demon Zagan, is a revised Christianized version of the Cretan bull god, Zagreus, and savior, identified with both Dionysus the Son, and Zeus the Father. According to per-Hellenistic myth, Zagreus was slain by the Titans, as a sacrifice, then assimilated to his heavenly father and resurrected as a new copy of himself, by rebirth though the Mother-Rhea. If this sounds suspiciously like the Christian myth of Christ, you are right. The ancient Cretan myth has been revised into the newer Christian myth. So in all ignorance, the Monks have turned Jesus (Zeus) Christ (Christos, meaning Sun/Son) into a Demon of hell called Zagan. By skrying the sigil of Zagan one should have a Dionysian experience. So When the Six of Cups-Pleasure or The Shadow Tarot 6 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss, is thrown during a reading, the querent is experiencing:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Tarot 7 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot -7 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss
  The Thoth-7 of Cups-Debauch; represents emotional over
extension where depression is causing us to over-indulge in certain
habits to avoid pain. This card indicates that imagination is running
away with itself and we have a problem with facing reality.There is
suggested here that there is a tendency for us to emotionally wallow in
negative emotions of the past rather than changing our moods to live in
the now of reality. Overindulgence in food, drink, drugs,smoking
,gambling, sexual antics, even shopping ...all from a tendency to feel
sorry for ourselves. In other words, the seven of cups represents a self
destructive way of coping with depression, or uncomfortable issues that
one doesn't want to face by indulging in distracting patterns of
excessive behavior.The astrological symbol of this
card is Venus in Scorpio; Venus represents love and beauty while Scorpio
represents transformation and deep-emotional exploration. This suggests
that a choice has to be made with much care and consideration during a
time of run-away imagination and innumerable thoughts. This confusion is
only enhanced by the abundant creativity, artistic talent and energy of
the querent.  To reiterate: NETZACH-VICTORY is the Sephiroth where feelings, and instincts
begin. Netzach is undifferentiated and the Sephiroth of Group Mind. It
is connected to it's opposite HOD- SPLENDOR whose attributes are of the intellect,
individualization, and beginnings of the individual mind. When
observing this instinctual group mind/individual mind balance we can see that  Netzach is the
Sephira of which the forces of Nature are attributed. The Angels of this
Sephira are called Elohim, often called the Gods, because they are for
the personality in incarnation and for the human race. Also, Netzach is
the Sphere of Venus-Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Thus Netzach-Victory, implies that the Victory is in Love of Being. Remember, Hu-man
means God Mind, which declares us Elohim!The
spark (fire is Spirit) of the individual mind begins in the Group Soul-Fire that is Netzach, and becomes part of a group of bright intelligence that is
self-comprehending/or self aware, while also comprehending the Whole.
Therefore, it is not all surprising that the arts, music, painting,
poetry and all other things of creative imagination, are attributed to
the Netzach/Hod union.  As I have often repeated, the Three key symbols of Netzach, are the Rose, the Girdle and the Lamp. The Rose is attributed to Venus and often associated with Love, as the
most perfect flower.  Traditionally the Girdle is also an attribute of
Venus and to learn the secret of the knot in her Girdle means to direct
the Venus forces of nature,i.e. tie them up or release them at will.  The
Lamp is the bearer of Fire relating Netzach to Geburah and the powerful
waring forces of Mars. Is also known on another level, as the
ever-burning light of the Temple of Lower Self.The Seven of Cups-Debauch, also known as the: Lord of Illusory Success, because
here the Moon, which represents illusion, is in Aquarius. Netzach being in Yetzirah, influences
the Astral World. In the Seven of Cups, Venus is in Scorpio, creating a
very intense and emotional presence that is often involved in deceit.
There is also a tendency to wallow in emotions, and/or self- deception
to the point of dissipation. This does make it a card of egocentricity
and selfishness.  Thus Crowley and Lady Freda Harris imply a great warning
in this card, the lotuses are slimy, and ugly, a perversion of the
sacrament of the cup in the Six, usually brought about by
over-inflating the ego or staying locked in past emotions. The
consciousness is polluted and the card implies, error, illusion and illusionary success, by denying the failure of past emotions to do the job. Many of us fail to see that our individual consciousness, is a holy
sacrament, rather we debase ourselves, with thoughts of lack, or
superiority (bad and good), when neither exist. We are
One, who is Many; the Many being the Universal Collective Unconscious/ or Group Soul of All Creation. The Many are the Sacred Sacraments of the One. In
other words, our incarnate consciousness is a formal sacred act or rite
of Spirit. It is the rite of Spirit to become Sensually Self Aware! I AM
ME! Is a declaration of an Elohim Yod (God-Flame), who is self aware.....and now
can discriminate self thoughts from group thoughts. Thoughts,
are the "First Matter", awareness of "First Matter" manipulation, makes
us Supreme in our creations! By untying the "not" of thoughts that have
been installed by social pleasure/pain training, we become masters of
Existence---the I AM ME, rather than the polluted thoughts of a "I
Wanna-Be Me" who is all tied up in self absorbed pain-creation and wishes only to flee being itself; which
really just states that we are creating ourselves as a "Lack" or a hole
in time; an "I Ain't" rather than an "I AM"....by denying our own
sacredness and selling that sacredness on the slave blocks of "fear", be it fear of
rejection, fear of pain, fear of death, or just fear of being you!  The Shadow Tarot, 7 of Quantum Space/Time and the Abyss/ Valac is the obvious corresponding card to the Day side Thoth 7 of Cups-Debauch, as it implies "Debauch, illusionary success and release, abandon, and courage". From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Valu" redirects here. For the 2008 film, see Valu (film). This article is about the goetic demon. For the album by Erik Friedlander, see Volac: Book of Angels Volume 8. For the computer-language compiler, see Vala (programming language). In demonology, Valac is the mighty Great President of Hell, having thirty (thirty-eight to other authors) legions of demons under his command. Valac is said to give true answers about hidden treasures; he reveals where serpents can be seen, and delivers them harmless to the magician. He is said to appear as a small poor boy with angel wings riding on a two-headed dragon. Other spellings: Ualac, Valak, Valax, Valu, Valic, Volac.  Again, just another Qabalistic Angel that has "Fallen" under the pen of a Christian revisionist monk. When the Seven of Cups,
Debauch is thrown or The Shadow Tarot, 7 of Quantum/Space/Time & the Abyss is thrown during a reading, it implies:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Tarot- 8 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot 8 of Quantum Space/Time and the Abyss
The Thoth Qabalistic Tarot, 8 of Cups-Indolence: card represents emotional
over-extension; where your giving of yourself to others and taking time
for yourself is out of balance. Emotional happiness often depends on a
balance of give and take. Often emotional stagnation is a state of inertia
brought on by over-extending oneself beyond personal limits and
boundaries. Either, we ignored our limits and boundaries or just didn't
know them. This card reminds us to set our boundaries and emotional
limits and to honor those limits and boundaries if we are to experience
emotional health. The Thoth eight of cups suggests that we are feeling tired,
depleted, and emotionally short-circuited as a result of fulfilling
others needs to the brim and ignoring our own. The symbol of the lighted
holes in the sea of emotion, depict over-extended energy which results
from over-giving or the random actions of over-extending oneself. This
just radiates off into the atmosphere where it is wasted energy.   Astrologically the 8 of cups card is Saturn in Pisces. Saturn suggests that we
supply discipline or established structures in our life and represents a heaviness or weightiness. Pisces is a
representation of emotional fluidity. The combination of Saturn and
Pisces, reminds us to honor our emotional fluidity but to set personal
limits and boundaries that honor ourselves. It is best to understand
that we must not do for others, what they can do for themselves; for it is
not our job to heal everyone we meet as freedom of choice demands that
each of us have a right to our own emotional health or disease. As
these are conscious choices! It is good to remember that we can't give what we
don't have, so it is important to honor yourself and stay in your
emotional balance if you are to assist others in theirs. When I was
studying Qabalistic Magic, my Mentor said something very startling to a
young martyr (12yrs old) who feared the evil of his own emotional confusion. After a
period of trying and trying, without success , to achieve a
particularly difficult Qabalistic ritual, I begged with tears flowing
down my face, for him to show me how. After a horrid period of begging,
He held up his hand and said," If you wish to speak to me you must stand
for I'll not support your weakness." Stunned, and defeated, I walked away feeling
emotional depleted to the point of exhaustion and abruptly went to
sleep. Upon awakening the light went on, and I proceeded to approach the
Great Ritual with Greatness in my heart and succeeded. This card
reminds us to honor the inner strength in all of us and not do for
others what they must realize for themselves. It's okay not to always be right, and not to cure
everyone who seems to need it. Since 50% of all Wisdom comes from correcting one's errors. One should do for others not what they allow you to do but what doesn't
overstep your personal boundaries of honoring the Divine in yourself and
others. Everyone has the right to their own imbalance so that by
experience they can learn to correct it. Emotional over-extension helps
no one, it only magnifies the error. "Above all things, know thyself"! The Thoth Deck 8 of Cups, is Indolence and/or The Lord of Abandoned Success. Attributed to this card is Saturn in Pisces. The Angels of the Decan: Vabaliah and Yeshivah.  In the Qabalistic Tarot,
Hod is in Briah, the Mental World. To reiterate, Hod is the concrete
mind; However, with Saturn in Pisces the 8 of Cups, being a Water sign
doesn't balance Saturn's energy well.With
Saturn in a water sign, a certain amount of introspection, manifests
as disinterest with material conditions. The effect, is discontent or a
decline in interest in anything. Thus, one's tendency is to abandon
success. The interpretation of the Eight of Cups, is based on the fact
that Pisces in the eight of cups, is calm but stagnant water, that is completely deadened by
the heavy influences of Saturn.  We know Water, is the Element of
consciousness/emotions, so what is going on within one is a deadening of
interest, a complete lack of wonder, as shown by this Jean Baptiste Greuze painting of the 19th century. Therefore on the Thoth 8 of Cups card, the lotuses of enlightenment are depicted as
drooping, for lack of sun or rain. The Sea of mind has become little
stagnant pools, in poisoned soil and all the cups are old and broken,
symbolizing "an old and worn out" way of thinking. The Sun of Spirit, is a
pallid yellowish light barely shinning through the leaden clouds of
indigo. Mind and emotions on autopilot, thought process is not conducive
to expanding and liberating the Life of the person. The blood in the
body is moving like molasses. This person needs stimulation! Not my favorite card, but this dullness of mind, is often necessary to warn us that it is time to evaluate our feelings.  The Shadow Tarot's, 8 of Quantum Space/Time-Amdusias, is the Nightside of the Thoth 8 of Cups and it to implies , indolence, endings, and seeding of new cycles.Amdusias (also Amduscias, Amdukias or Ambduscias) has 29 legions of demons and spirits under his command and has the rank of Great King. He is depicted as a human with claws instead of hands and feet, the head of a unicorn, and a trumpet to symbolize his powerful voice.  Amdusias is associated with thunder and it has been said that his voice is heard during storms. In other sources, he is accompanied by the sound of trumpets when he comes and will give concerts if commanded, but while all his types of musical instruments can be heard they cannot be seen. He is regarded as being the demon in charge ofHe is mentioned as a King in Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1583). So if you have need of tree bending music, skry this cards sigil.
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth 9 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot 9 of Quantum Space/Time, Seere
  9 of Cups-Happiness:This Thoth card represents contentment and satisfaction.
Therefore this is a card represents a great blessing, emotional fulfillment and overflowing
happiness as the will and imagination fuse into flowing creativity.  The Thoth 9 of Cups card states that happiness is being experienced internally (three
vertical cups symbolize body, mind and spirit) and externally (three
horizontal cups represent body, mind and spirit externally). Open lotus
blossoms are the symbol of open spiritual awareness, internal happiness
and the pewter cups represent the body, whose happiness is overflowing. 
The astrological symbol of this card is Jupiter in Pisces. Jupiter is
the planetary symbol of luck, opportunity, and growth.  Pisces is the
astrological sign of fluidity and fullness. Therefore the 9 of cups is representative of a total happiness that
flows through body, mind and spirit. Those who have read my blogs, know by now that Yesod, the ninth
Sephiroth, is the Foundation of all manifested forms and forces on
Malkuth-the physical plane. The Nines, generally show very great
fundamental force because they rest on the Firm Foundational Base of
Yesod.  This Happiness is pure emotional power, so that means it can be
used negatively or positively, depending on the perspective of the user.Discrimination is the Key here.THE NINE OF CUPS-Lord of Material Happiness, is Jupiter in Pisces. The Angels of the Decan are Saliah and Asriel.  The Qabalistic Thoth Nine of Cups is
Yesod in Briah, influencing the Material World. Here, the benevolence
of Jupiter, effects happiness and satisfaction in the Earth plane
(Malkuth), by functioning through the Water of Pisces.This Day-side Thoth Card is a card of sensuality and pleasure; more mystical than convention
allows and less stable than the Ten, but is now flowing and reaching
towards the mystical states of ecstasy. Here, sensual pleasure, may
be felt as a religious experience as the influence of Jupiter is strong
in the passive, receptive and somewhat psychic character of Pisces.
Jupiter in Pisces also indicates pleasant travel by water and brings
good fortune through occupations governed by Neptune. The personality inclination here is a tendency for kindness,
quiet and unassuming, with an unambitious approach to life. If the
planet is well dignified, there may be a more ambitious approach to
occupation. The Square arrangement of the Cups,
on the Thoth Card, overflowing into one another, suggests Chesed-Jupiter
and the perfection of Water force; a dreamy current of Consciousness
which is also reinforced by Yesod-9, being the number of the Moon.
Pisces brings out the most Placid form of Water ( consciousness), so
this card is a Happiness well-spring that floods into our normal state
of consciousness. The recipient of this Happiness, really doesn't ponder
a reason to be happy, for their own consciousness has not reasoned it
out as a logical way to be.....they "just are" and they feel "good all
over".  THE SHADOW TAROT, 9 of Quantum Space/Time and the Abyss-Seere, is the comparable Nightside card to the Thoth 9 of Cups-Happiness. The Shadow Tarot card also means, "Happiness. Transcendence. Consummation." Therefore, it is just another way to use a Sigil for invocation of a "state of mind". FROM WIKIPEDIA, the free encyclopedia. Seir, also known as Seire, Seere, or 'Sear, is a Prince of Hell with 26 legions of demons under his command. He can go to any place on earth in a matter of seconds to accomplish the will of the conjurer, bring abundance, help in finding hidden treasures or in robbery, and is not a demon of evil but good nature, being mostly indifferent to evilness. He is depicted as a man riding a winged horse, and is said to be beautiful.  Seere, is said to be the 70th spirit, as Solomon bound him (Solomon means: Sun of ON, and is considered by scholars, to be a Hebrew form of Amman Ra). This spirit of happiness, is said to do anything asked of him and seems to be a carbon copy of the Angel Saliah who in turn seems to be a bastardization of the Goddess Salacia, the root of the word "Salacious". Salacia was the Sea-Goddess, Venus-Aphrodite that was worshiped in Rome as the feminine Abyss "with fish-teeming womb". [Neumann, A.P.,6.] The names of demons, has always come from the Christianized revisionism of the "old gods/goddesses" so I wouldn't believe in the " evil-fear factor" that makes demonology so luscious to a few in need of a "twist". So
when the Nine of Cups-Happiness or The Shadow Tarot 9 of Quantum Space/Time and the Abyss, Seere, is thrown during a reading, it implies:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Tarot 10 of Cups & The Shadow Tarot 10 of Quantum Space/Time & the Abyss
  The Thoth Ten of Cups-Satiety: card represents deep emotional
contentment that radiates outwardly from the inner self.  The back
ground pattern that the radiant cups rest on is the Qabalistic Tree of
Life which is the symbol of the "Supreme Being". Therefore this card
symbolizes complete emotional, mental, and physical contentment.
However, since the Astrological aspect of this card is Mars in Pisces,
it also states that due to the dynamic vitality and sometimes violent
motion of Mars, the peaceful waters (emotions) of Pisces are soon to be
disturbed.  This speedy end to satisfaction should not surprise any of us since change is the only
constant in life. So for now, enjoy the deep satisfaction of a job well
done that comes from an alignment of all the states of energy
consciousness that we are composed of. This is an experience of a deep
spiritual nature of satisfaction that knows soon it will be time to move
on. To reinstate, MALKUTH, Earth, is the 10th Serphiroth on the Tree of Life, and is the placement of the Qabalistic Tarot- 4 Tens. The TEN OF CUPS is known as SATIETY, and is attributed to Mars in Pisces. Crowley calls this card, The Lord of Perfected Success, as this is the influence of MALKUTH in the unconscious Mental World known as Briah.  Satiety, is word meaning, filled to the point of excess, though it is hard to argue that excessive happiness is a negative thing; However, it could be distracting.The Thoth Ten of Cups, although in the seemingly stable form of the
Tree of Life, has a conflicting element that causes a tilting of the
Cups, spilling water from the Great Lotus that overhangs the whole
system. This conflict is from Mars in Pisces. Mars is a noted
gross, violent force, depicted in Myth as the God of War who attacks any
noted perfection. Pisces, is notably peaceful, spiritual, sensitive,
psychic, and receptive. Mars is brutal, fiery and dominant. This
combination means that the proper work of Water is done, and a
substantial disturbance is due. In fact, Mars in Pisces, is considered
by many astrologers to be the worst position of the 12 signs. What
is exceptional about this Thoth card, is that the general astrological
meaning of Mars in Pisces doesn't apply. Pisces is a watery sign, and
Mars would signify a dispersal of energy to a point of frustration. However, the meaning here is that fiery Mars causes
the Waters of Pisces to rush furiously into Briah, The Creative World, bringing great
success on the Material plane of Malkuth/Assiah.  Yet,
through all this supposed doom and gloom, when this card is thrown
during a reading, it means that emotional matters are definitely
arranged and settled, for the moment. Pleasure proceeds, to
dissipation and debauchery, as energy-in-motion follows the second law
of thermodynamics. The message here is ," Enjoy the moment of
completion, all is done. Sit back, have a "dram", but avoid debauch, for
soon you'll be called on to preform at your best." The interesting imagery of this Thoth Card card
expresses the opinion that all happiness is inspired from above, i.e.
comes from the Divine. One could say that Happiness, is a higher-inner
state of energy consciousness.  Ten is a number
that when added together [1+0 =1), you end up at the beginning. It is
the "up the down staircase" number that places us on top of one flight
of stairs, only to find out that we are at the bottom of another flight.
There are some Tarot readers that forgot this part of the Arcana, and
call the Ten of Cups, permanent success in happiness, but Qabalists know that this is only the permanency of a job done and not happiness. There will be more to do on other issues. For in this One Energy Universe, is
change/transformation. Yet here dances the "Lord of Material Happiness",
the tenth Sephiroth, Malkuth/Kingdom and all seems well, but then we know how
long happiness in material things lasts! To be sure, when Tarot is used for
Divination, it is best applied to Mundane matters, where as the meaning
may be different if applied to a more spiritual plane of the initiate. The Placement of
the cards, in the reading will clarify this statement. For instance, if the Ten is supported by Major Arcane cards, the reading of the card tends to be of a higher nature than the mundane world. In ordinary matters, the divined meaning is , matters definitely arranged as wished, permanent and lasting success.
This meaning of material success is reinforced if the 10 of Cup's lands
on the position of "Beneath you" or "of House and Home", on a Celtic
Cross layout. In fact, that would be paramount for this card, as it is a
10 of Malkuth (Kingdom) in a Earthly existence position.  The Nightside aspect of the Thoth 10 of Cups, is The Shadow Tarot card, Dantalion/10 of Quantum Space/Time and the Abyss.The Dantalion card's subtitle is "Satiety. Manifestation. Culmination." Dantalion: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In demonology, Dantalion (or Dantalian) is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, with thirty-six legions of demons under his command; he is the 71st of 72 spirits of Solomon. He teaches all arts and sciences, and also declares the secret counsel of anyone, given that he knows the thoughts of all people and can change them at his will. He can also cause love and show the similitude of any person, show the same by means of a vision, and let them be in any part of the world they will. He is depicted as a man with many appearances, all of which are those of men and women. There are also many depictions in which he is said to hold a book in one of his hands, such as the following, from The Lesser Key of Solomon:"The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances, all Men's and Women's Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc." Sources[ ]
The Christian Monks, the authors of demonology, have yet inaugurated yet another Duke of Hell, making Hell a planet of Countries, rather than a "place of torture". Maybe Earth, is Hell? Or could it be Heaven? It could go either way, depending on the perspective of the individual, but it would have to be in the only Dense and therefore Sensual Sephiroth on the Tree of Life, and that would be Malkuth/Kingdom; a place we call Earth. Also the name Dandalion or Dandelion, is from the French words "dent-de-lion" or Tooth of the lion. Which really doesn't describe this demon but does describe the healing herb, Dandelion or Dandalion, as it is covered in bright yellow "tooth" like petals. The Lion is the symbol of the yellow Sun. May be this "demonizing" of a plant, was a type of propaganda supporting "Witch" burning, since dandelion is a healing herb often used by "wise women" to help heal the sick. Plus making demons responsible for disease, rather then what we now know to be germs (bacteria and viruses), was a common theological medieval belief. I have to say I admire the paranoid tenacity of the medieval monks, but there is a lot to be said about their lack of reasoning. In a Universe conceived out of the belief of the Divine Creative's Self Awareness, it behooves us who are the inheritors of that imaginative system of self identity to anchor belief to Knowledge gained by experience rather than faith. For it is our individual belief that builds our individual reality. Faith requires only belief and believing all that one thinks is foolish and dangerous. It seems here, yet again, the powers attributed to the Christ, the Solar Son, and healing herbs are also those of the demons. I am thinking the old medieval monks drank some bad wine, often....maybe bad dandelion wine? My scholarly opinions on demonology, has no baring on the fact that I think that Linda Falorio's cards are wonderful art, and fun Tarot. The sigils she places on her cards, are indeed code, that when skried, open doors of knowledge in the Divine Collective Unconscious. When the Thoth 10 of Cups or The Shadow Tarot-Dandalion card is thrown:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Thoth Knight of Swords & The Shadow Tarot, Priest of the Dark Energy at the Event Horizon
  The Thoth Knight of Swords: Represents, Mastery of Passionate Thinking and Intentionality.By now many of my readers know that the Court Cards represent personality Archetypes. In the book: TAROT-Dictionary and Compendium, Jana Riley describes Archetypes:"The original Archetype was a thought in the Mind of God-male and female. The Supreme Mind became enamored with this thought and created life in Its image by the friction of Its Word-or by the motion of Its sound. This caused the Universe to divide into ordered strata, and because creation is within the Mind of God, everything is a model or a copy of the original pattern, which is God."  But it goes even more individual than that, for as the "Children of the Divine Creative", we are the inheritors of all that is our Divine Parents. Therefore the phenomena that is I AM, (existence), is a copy for most things, but for us, is merely a foundation from which we can build...as we please ourselves to be! Thus, the I AM, creates the phenom Me, out of freedom to choose identity. This is most often a combination of Archetypes, that produces something so totally unique, that we can call it an individual. However, these combined "fragments" of archetypes, can come "unglued" or un-assembled by doubting our Self value. So I stand "upon the apple box" and give oratory to the Mass, "Stop doubting, and look deep within, you are good enough for the Divine Creative to give you it's Mind and all the Archetypes to build from; you are after all, it's Image! Experiment, for only you can be freely you! Follow your own inner star and wield the sword of mind, and the dagger of Imagination, with determined intent! Yell,'I AM ME and then go about creating your own definition, for that is the only one the Divine will hold you to!" The
court cards are pictures of 16 different personality types. Eight
proven by Carl Jung, and later 8 more by Katherine Briggs and Isabel
Myers who devised the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ( MBTI) which is the
most accurate tool used by counseling centers around the world. Proving
once again the Ancient Wisdom of the Tarot. The Knight of Swords
is seen to be flying over water. In alchemy, elemental air is
associated with the Mind and elemental Water is emotionality/imagination. This
combination of air and water represents passionate thinking.Three swallows represent the union of mind and heart with all action proceeding in united direction. This serves to remind us that focus, will, and intention must be aligned to achieve any goal.  The dagger in the left hand and
the sword in the right hand, represent yin/yang, (feminine/masculine)
forces of One energy. Female is magnetic force and male is electric
force, both must be combined to create a balanced unity called life.Four wings, are four directions, north, south, east and west; each represent four levels of conscious: mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. The six pointed star
at the center of the wings, symbolizes illumined clarity and spiritual
guidance. Golden armor represents powerful fluid thinking. To reiterate, Chokmah is the
beginning state of conscious energy that is masculine in action. Chokmah
is the "idea of male" and it's mate, Binah, is the "idea of Female".
Now we have the concepts of Father-Mother God. Chokmah being the 2nd Sephira, called---Wisdom, is also the Force behind the four twos and the four Knights . The
twos symbolize the Forces of the King, who are Knights, and the four
Queens uniting and initializing the Forces. The Knight-Kings are the
Fathers of and initiators of Material Forces. THE Qabalistic Thoth KNIGHT OF SWORDS: is
also known as Lord of Winds and Breezes. King of the
Elemental Spirits of the Air; the Sylphs and Sylphides.  The Knight represents a very
Strong masculine mental force whose zodiacal attributes are the last
Decan of Taurus and the first two Decans of Gemini. Here we have
Specific Fire in Primal Air that is the personification of a Force
behind the World of Astral Images and ideas (images and ideas belong to the Feminine).  This mental Power is violent,
aggressive, and a cutting edged force that is much like an overheated
wind. He is storm and violent emotion applied to an apparently
manageable mind. The
symbols of this Mad Movement, is depicted in the art of the Knight of
Swords, as his maddened steed is charging down from the heavens, with tempest about, and armed with both sword and poniard (which is also the "twins of Gemini"), he is the very
personification of the idea of attack. The Bull like power of Taurus is
represented in his steed and the Twins of Gemini are shown in his
armament of sword and poniard. The Astrological sign of Gemini is often accused of being the combination of "good twin and bad twin". The crest on his Helm is a revolving wing, showing violent
motion in air, much like a helicopter beats the air into submission. Such
a character, if personal, would be that of a person who is clever,
skillful, active and subtle. Being that he is fierce, delicate, and
courageous, much like a Helicopter or Dragon Fly, does not keep him from being prey to
his ideas which come as inspiration without consideration. All of this changes when this card is ill dignified.
If such occurs, he is incapable of decisions or purpose, and any
action he takes is so weakened by his mental indecision that it is
easily brushed aside by opposition. Often we find, that inadequate
violent action is merely futile effort at best.  However
we choose to dignify this Knight, he is the "Extended Flame of mind" as
Zoroaster calls it. Here the True Will To Force, as Chokmah, the 2 Sephira-Wisdom, is
exploding the Mind. The Taurian influence, makes it steadfast and the
first Decanate of Gemini makes it inspirational; therefore an Idea tends to
absorb the entire life of the individual in the blinding light of
concentrated aspiration. Thus is shown the danger to this state of
mind, for the first Decan is also known as "shortened force" and that
shortened force is symbolized by the poniard. Shortened force often
comes off as defensive and stubborn behavior which is a direct result of yin/yang imbalance.  The Shadow Tarot choose to use Stars or Constellations to describe the Personality Archetypes. The comparable Shadow card to the Day side Thoth Knight of Swords is therefore Pleiades. Often called the "Seven Sisters".Pleiades From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the star cluster. For other uses of Pleiades or Pléiades, see Pleiades (disambiguation).‹ The template Infobox open cluster is being considered for merging. ›A color-composite image of the Pleiades from the Digitized Sky Survey Credit: NASA/ESA/AURA/CaltechTaurus3 47 24+24° 7′444 ly on average (136.2±1.2 pc)1.6110' (arcmin.)M45, Seven Sisters,Melotte 22See also: Open cluster, List of open clustersIn astronomy, the Pleiades (/ˈplaɪ.ədiːz/ or /ˈpliː.ədiːz/), or Seven Sisters (Messier 45 or M45), is an open star cluster containing middle-aged hot B-type stars located in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and is the cluster most obvious to the naked eye in the night sky. The celestial entity has several meanings in different cultures and traditions.The cluster is dominated by hot blue and extremely luminous stars that have formed within the last 100 million years. Dust that forms a faint reflection nebulosity around the brightest stars was thought at first to be left over from the formation of the cluster (hence the alternative name Maia Nebula after the star Maia), but is now known to be an unrelated dust cloud in the interstellar medium, through which the stars are currently passing. Computer simulations have shown that the Pleiades was probably formed from a compact configuration that resembled the Orion Nebula. Astronomers estimate that the cluster will survive for about another 250 million years, after which it will disperse due to gravitational interactions with its galactic neighborhood.   According to Linda Falorio, the author of The Shadow Tarot, the Pleiades card represents the "Demons of dark Energy at the Event Horizon". "The rites of Pleiades/Atlantis ruled by Demons of the South-West & North-East, Denizens of Dark Energy at the Event Horizon." She explains that this is where the entities of Dark Matter come through the spaces between the stars to penetrate the human life-wave via Dark Energy, and the Event Horizon to manifest the Atlantean red rites, Lemurian rites (land of Mu), the Necronomicon and Lovecraftian Magick, "giving rise to the White Goddess of Indian cults".Wow! She is obviously trying to show the Awe of entering the Divine Collective Unconscious of this Universe. But sadly, we are the Demonic entities/children of the Dark Energy/Dark Matter, Divine Creative and any entities we meet, are family of the dark. We've entered this Universe through the "Gateway" that is represented as Daath, the Qabalisitic design of the "Supreme Being", The Tree of Life. Daath is called "Knowledge" and is called the "invisible Serphiroth", because it is an "Event Horizon" or Dark Hole, that resides in the Abyss, into another parallel Universe.  We are the Daemons (Greek for God-Men) that came into this sensual Universe ("angels that married the women of men..."), to learn what we couldn't on the "other side of the Mirror" and/or Dark Side. We need to witness mortality, and the mortal concerns.As the Psyche Inheritors of this Universe, we best know what we are doing. We are born of the Divine Creative's Knowledge that it lacked discrimination of thought and that this lack of discrimination destroyed the Universe of Light, at least 3 times (according to Hindu knowledge). So the Divine sent its "Sons and Daughters", into the "Light".   The "Horns of Mercury" connect Daath/Gnosis (Gnosis is Greek for Knowledge), with the Divine Creative-Feminine and Masculine because the Swift Energy of Communication, Knowledge, began through the Androgynous Womb of Daath. The Horns are the Crescent representation of the Divine Feminine, "Will to Form". You may recall from past blogs, that the sign of Mercury covers the entire Qabalistic Tree of Life, except for the First Sephira, Kether/Crown or the Point, a Qabalisitc representation of the "Singularity" that began from "no-thing". In other words before the "Multi-Verse" was born. In pure Mind any thought will do, in the realm of "living-Mortal-Being", many thoughts are destructive. Only through the "Witness" of sensual living form, can we know what is detrimental to life, and what thoughts expand and liberate it. I AM Knowledge made manifest, I AM ME. The phenomena of being, is now ours to consider. We now no longer exist, we now live. Freedom to choose Self identity is either Blessing or curse, depending how you use your belief system seeks to either support or flagellate your "human" (Hu-god in Chinese, Man-mind in Hindu), or God-Mind form that is the Representative of your psyche in this world of sensual material being. Discrimination and diversity is why you have freedom of choice; to choose to be whatever you imagine yourself to be can only work if there are millions of ways to do this . Through us, a chaos of possibilities, does the Divine Creative seek to find the end of the entropic destruction of the Universal Self. You have great purpose. To define thoughts that promote "To be or not to be...". So get over yourself and get on with You, for impeccability is what we do!  But I digress, so to continue on with the explanation of Pleiades. The Ancient Egyptians knew the Pleiades as "The Divine Mother and Lady of Heaven", the Goddess Nuit. Many of the Native American nations knew the Pleiades as the "Ancestor of Women", believing that all North American native tribes came from the Pleiades. Other names for the Pleiades are "The Sparkling suns" or "Home of the black Gods". We are the "Nephilim" or the "Black Gods". Born of alien "supernatural" and earth natural DNA manipulation, we are the most "Beautiful Monsters" in the Universe. We are the Knights of Swords/Kings of Mind. One skries The Shadow Tarot -Pleiades, to open their mind to this Archetype. The magical devices for the Altar of Skrying, are:
WHEN THE KNIGHT OF SWORDS or THE SHADOW TAROT, PLEIADES, IS THROWN DURING A READING: The querent is or may be experiencing:
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The Shadow Series, Tarot Card Comparisons: The Queen of Swords and The Shadow Tarot -Pythoness of Dark Energy at the Event Horizon
  The Thoth Queen of Swords, represents, Mastery of Objective Thinking and Clarity: Intellectual Thinking.The lavishly illustrated card represents the Greek Goddess Athena-Diana-Artemis or if Hindu, the Goddess Kali.  She is sitting on a cloud, with sword and mask in hand, as she is the mask-cutter. She is the fair witnessing mind who removes all illusion and sees the Real that is masked by reality. The
Queen has cut through her own masks, roles, and defenses in order to
retain her clarity and objectivity (The crystal crown). The child's head
above the crown of clarity, symbolizes her child-like innocence and
curiosity. This Queen is the counselor or consultant
for others and also has the courage to seek counsel and consulting for
herself when necessary. Therefore this card represents the mastery of objective which is the deepening of a centered rational mind; the quality of mind that demands objectivity, authenticity, and abandonment of pretense. The Observer within our consciousness which is detached from roles and assists us in reconnecting with our child like truth.  To reiterate, Binah, the Third Sephiroth, is often called the Sanctifying Intelligence and known as the Parent of Faith. The Qabalistic Word Binah itself means Understanding and all Thoth Queens radiate from Binah.
What is often not realized is that She, Binah, is also Chronos who is
the oldest of ancient gods. We may know him as "Father Time" but the
highly restrictive nature of time, birth, aging and death are the
ultimate result of the gift of Life bestowed by Binah. So once again the
Sexing of the Sephira proves to be insubstantial for complete
understanding. It helps to remember that each Sephira has a
expressive-male-state and a receptive-female-state of consciousness. The Queen of Swords is Water of Air,
which is also called Specific Water in the Realm of Primal Air. Water
is the element attributed to consciousness and air is the element
attributed to mind. Thus She is as Crowley stated in the Book of Thoth,"clear, conscious perception of Idea, the Liberator of Mind".  The Queen of Swords
is the Queen of the Thrones of Air. Queen of Sylphs and Sylpides,
attributed to the last Decan of Virgo and the first two Decans of Libra.  The severed head in the Thoth Queen's left hand reminds me of Kali Maa, the Hindu Goddess of Life and Death, but less ferocious in depiction.  Here the Queen of swords,
as does Kali Maa, has the severed head of The Patriarch and the Sword
of Geburah (and extension of Binah) in her right, pointing downward
toward earth; indicating that she removes the masks of deceit and
definition supplied by cultural thoughts as defined by Rulers, academia
and theology. Yetzirah,(The world of
Air/Mind) is the world of deception and only keen perception, and
observation are the Sword that slices away all fantasy, delusion
illusion and unreality.  The Queen of Swords also has upon her crowned head,
a child's head viewing upward, implying that only the innocent child is
unfettered by sterile concepts and useless ideas for they haven't been
programed to believe in "the Ruler's" definition. The severed head, implies
that The Queen of Swords is the Sanctifying Intelligence that removes
the "head of man", and/or "cultural thinking", bring us into the
understanding of the ways in which each of us are deceived by thoughts
while also teaching us to transcend them. Thoughts are the Trickster,
the "devil inside", that fools or bedevils us into believing survival
thinking as consciousness, when all in all, Love is the consciousness of
the Sanctifying Intelligence that has given our immortal Spirit Form. Immortals don't worry about survival. They
love and created mortal being. Thus, "tough love", can be the Sword in
Her hand, which is the domain of Geburah, called, Severity. Another
aspect of the Great Binah.  The Shadow of the Thoth Queen of Swords, is represented in The Shadow Tarot, Pythoness of Dark Energy at the Event Horizon/ Capella. Capella is often called,"the Shepard's star" or "the little she goat". In Greek Mythology, Capella was called Amalthea, the wet nurse who suckled Zeus on mount Ida. Capella is a white star, situated on the body of the goat that lies in the arms of Auriga, the Charioteer.   As the Greek myth goes, the
goat in the arms of Auriga, had a horn broken off during play with
Zeus. That Horn is translated into the heavens as Capella, the "horn of
plenty" and/or the Cornu-copia, which is an important star in Egyptian
temple worship.  On the Egyptian Dendera zodiac, Capella is shown as a
mummified cat held in the outstretched hand of a man crowned in
feathers. In ancient Greece, a temple at Eleusis dedicated to the Goddess Diana was orientated to this star. Capella was also the Arcadian "Messenger of Light", the "patron star of Babylon".  It is said that to wear the sigil of the Capella -Pythoness card, is to receive honor and exaltation among nobility. When the Queen of Swords or The Shadow Tarot-Capella card is thrown during a reading:
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