Samech, 60, 120, XIV,
Prop, Arrow, Rainbow,
Angel & Egg Girt with that alchemical serpent of
Equation V.I.T.R.I.O.L.
Six points (in-a) reflected triad.
Tiphareth-Samech intersected from; and-as seen from
Earth/SALT.
Angels reflection caught in the double suns mirror of
perception.
To the Sacred Girt Serpent's Egg.
Caught You-H.`.A.`.
Nia.AaSh.ChIL (michael61_418@webtv.net)
the life projected and the prop and voice conjoined as
shown in pairs and triads of 93.
That sulpher and quicken thought by way of virgin
bride and vibration in friction and natural movements
of the sun and the moon and reflected and back to
Gemini-the other Voice ( a universal expression in
colour and action expresses the anhilation of the
opposites and the mystery of transmission in flesh the
concecration of the Egg and Seed.) Portents of the
Angel a like similie for the H.G.A.`.
Drink from the Holiest of Grails and practice between
with all chalice of reflection. Be thyself transfixed
and atwonder of the elixir of Life, and the medicine of
Stone.
Nia.AaSh.ChIL (michael61_418@webtv.net)
This card clearly sets the mood for the conversation
with the holy guardian angel.the middle pillar
ascending upward like the white serpent. Crowley even
had a Liber dedicated to this divine intervention! the
angel is always being tempted either by the devil or by
the fates of death, but it can overcome these by
ascending to the top like a brillant blue flash!
Samekh (Samekh666@hotmail.com)
The name for this card comes from the passage in Liber AL: "Unite by thine art so that all disappear." What is being united here are the two faces of the alchemist depicted --- the man and the woman. (Note that they're the same people as in The Lovers, now fused into one.)
This is the equation of Nuit: 2=0 ... or, better
yet, the process enumerated 210, by which 2 become
1 and pass together into the v0id
Frater K
In the procession of the Torah this card represents the point at which transformation (XIII Death) is adapted and integrated into our lives on a very manifest, physical level (XV Devil). It is also our good little angel battling with the forces of evil and coping with the demands of change.
The zodiac symbol of this card is Sagittarius with its ruler Jupiter. Many components work hard together to create this angel. This is symbolized on her dress by the industrious bees (which both create honey and indirectly pollinate flowers) and infinite worms (which indirectly regenerate the soil by their burrowing). The colour green is commonly associated with new growth and expansion.
The majestic cloak of steam which she wears around her shoulders is created from the alchemical process of combining fire and water. The three primary colours used in art; Red, Blue and Yellow abound. The cup in the left hand of the angel symbolizes her love for her actions as opposed to the fire wand of will in her right hand. In every transmutation there is a little death, symbolized by the skull and the bird on the brewing pot. The arrow shooting up from her solar plexus with the steam shows how spiritual, noble and far reaching her spell-working is. Spells are the combination of factors and elements which create a desired effect. They are an art unto themselves. Art itself is in a sense a spell cast upon the subject to perceive the artistry before them in a way which bears some relation to reality and the physical world (Devil), -although its roots lie in illusion and the intangible (Death). This could been seen as the dual nature of art but really they are just different sides on the same coin of perception.The Art card is the law of creation. There is no personal involvement and no personification/archetype. We are provided with the golden rule: "Visita Interiora Terrae, Rectif-cando Invernies Occultum Lapidem". We are shown the magic ingredients: fire (creative)/ water (receptive). Combine these when the stars are aligned correctly (sun behind angel and double crescent moon), using the witches cauldron and hey presto!
This card is closely associated with the number 5 (14, 1+4=5) and hence the cards; V Hierophant, Defeat, Strife, Disappointment, and Worry. Art is the external expression of the internal state of V Heirophant or higher self. Both cards complement each other in a reading and can be used in advice as ways of combating the 5 cards of the minor arcana. The balance and integration of Temperance reflects the balance of the number 4 cards which is lost in the 5 cards of the minor arcana. Art can be indicative of the inner realization of the higher self and likewise, the Hierophant can indicate a need to express and utilize the higher self in a more tangible way. Art is an expression of our gift and talents, our ability to mold existence. When personified this becomes the Heirophant whose art it is to motivate and inspire others in a way which is expressive of the higher self.
In readings, I have found this to
indicate that that something is brewing, whether for
good or for bad depends on surrounding cards. Can also
indicate that someone in a higher position is working
hard to give you a lucky break! Great talent and
creative involvement.
Jera (eimearh@hotmail.com)
Everything we can see is based on what we know
therefore this cards means human perceptions. A stone
can be penetrated with the power of the focused mind
It is also a warning to see everything as it is not
what you are told it is. Learn and know for your self
don't follow others.
THomasOTH (spdracer@gate.net)
Alchemy. The union of opposites refined by the
fire of the Will.
This card contains the formula to The Stone of The
Wise: The Philosopher's Stone, and that Elixir
known to be "stronger than a lion, and sweeter
than honey."
Gerald del Campo (solis@hevanet.com)
Mixing fire with water creates gold= Manifestation.
Electric energy = idea + thought.
Integration and synergy.
Light & dark together to express our wholeness.
2 oppositions to make a better whole.
Clear focus will bring gold (good things)
into your life. If the mind babbles, you cannot
focus.
THOUGHT CREATES!
Alison (alisond@anv.net)
Transmutation. In the words of Frank Herbert, "creating perfection from imperfection".
Striving for Transcendence through works. This card is aligned with Sagitarius.
Jarl Anderson (c/o "craig@dimensional.com")