The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

THE EQUINOX the others. This is the Planet Mars, to which are allotted the last Decan of ?}, and the first of τ, because the long cold of the winter requires a great energy to overcome it, and initiate spring. And the beginning of the Decanates is from the royal Star of Leo, the great Star Cor Leonis: and therefore is the first Decan that of E in 25. Here follow the general meanings of the small cards of the suits, as classified under the nine Sephiroth below Kether. The Four Twos symbolize the Powers of the King?המבה and Queen just uniting and initiating the Force; but before? the Prince and Princess are thoroughly brought into action.? Therefore do they generally imply the initiation and fecunda-? tion of a thing.? Realization of action owing to the Prince being?הנינ produced. The central symbol on each card‘ Action? definitely commenced for good or evil.? Perfection, realization, completion: making a matter?רסה settled and fixed.? Opposition, strife and struggle: war; obstacle to?הרובג the thing in hand. Ultimate success or failure is otherwise? shewn.? Definite accomplishment Thing carried out.?תראפת Generally shew a force transcending the Material?חצנ Plane: and is like unto a Crown; which, indeed, is power-? ful, but requireth one capable of wearing it, The Sevens? then shew a possible result: which is dependent on the? action then taken. They depend much on the symbols that? accompany them.? 176