The Hierophant
reversed/Justice. The Hierophant corresponds with Earth
(cold/binds and dry/shapes), Taurus (“I have,” sensual, cautious, stubborn),
Vau (the nail which holds tradition in place), and the Path between Chesed (the
place where forms and structures are stabilized and nurtured), and Chokmah
(dynamic male energy, the origin of vital force and polarity). This card is an archetype of Spirit
(with The Emperor as archetype of the Sacred Masculine, The Empress as
archetype of the Sacred Feminine, and all three representing the supernal
triad) that reminds us of the value of tradition, ritual and ceremony. The Hierophant is both the authority and
advocate of tradition, but today, tradition, ritual and ceremony will hold me
back rather than inspire me. Justice is a card of adjustment, and it corresponds
with the element of Air (hot/separates and wet/adapts, and quick, animated
energy that usually brings problems or challenges that bring growth), Libra
(“we are,” partnerships, balance, cooperation), Lamed (ox goad; training or
teaching), and the Path between Tiphareth (the hub of the creation process
where energies harmonize and focus to illuminate and clarify) and Geburah (the
place where forms and structures are challenged or affirmed). Justice is not
blindfolded here because this justice comes from the Divine, and thus has clear
perception. Today I am being told
to weigh circumstances carefully; I am also being told that I should not allow
tradition to influence my efforts to obtain balance.
My Thoth cards are the Two of
Wands (“Dominion”) reversed and the Prince of Wands reversed. Oh-kay then! The Two
of Wands (Mars, action, spontaneity, aggression, drive, in Aries, “I want,”
action oriented, pioneering, assertive, enthusiastic) tells of power, influence
and authority, and the implementation of the Will. My Two is reversed, and there might be some surprises
today. Control will not be easily
implemented. In the Thoth Tarot, the rank of Prince equals the rank of
Knight. The Prince/Knight of Wands (cusp of
Scorpio, “I desire,” intense, controlling, deep, obsessive, and Sagittarius, “I
seek,” philosophic, fun-loving, blundering) in an upright position usually
represents a person of passion, courage, enthusiasm and boundless energy; most
definitely not background-type efforts. My Knight is
reversed, and indulging my impulses could get me into trouble. These two reversed Wands cards tell of
an imbalance and that imbalance will be veeery difficult to deal with. I’ve got to be alert and grounded
My Legacy card is The Emperor
reversed, flavored by the Ace of Wands.
Oooooh, okay, now I get it!
The Emperor
corresponds with Fire (hot/separates and dry/shapes, and spontaneous,
impulsive, energetic change), Aries (“I want,” action oriented, assertive,
competitive) and the Hebrew letter Heh (window, illumination), and represents
confidence, authority, and the archetype of the Father. The Emperor instills balance, but he is
reversed. Could there be
ineffective micromanaging going on, to the extent that efforts are expended but
the big picture is not being considered? My reversed Emperor is being flavored by the Ace of Wands. The
Ace of Wands (Leo, “I am,” passionate, dramatic, egotistical, Virgo, “I serve,”
practical, analytical, sensible, orderly) tells of the initial emanation of
enthusiasm or inspiration that could very well energize an entire process or
project. This pure Fiery energy can be unpredictable, and it only presents the
potential for confidence and authority, not the manifestation of that
confidence or authority. My only
other upright card is Justice, and I need to be aware, light on my feet, and
ready to improvise today!
My 6-digit date number is 5,
the number that introduces motion to stability in order to prevent
stagnation.
My horoscopes: “Do
you often act as if the world is static and nothing ever changes? Sometimes you
may think that humankind is a certain way, the world is a certain way, and so
this is what you're going to do. Have you ever heard of evolution? The human
race is constantly evolving, and so is the world. Look around!”
And: “This
isn't the moment to adhere to one particular philosophy, whatever it may be.
You may feel frustrated by your inability to figure out which path to take, but
ultimately this is very good for you. Continue to search around with your
little flashlight, as weak as it may seem to you, because this is how you are
going to get solid faith back again! Best of all, it will be a faith tailored
just for you!”
Another lovely Chair Yoga
class!
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