1944 · CLOSE READING
The Book of Thoth
The Book of Thoth (1944), PDF p. 221
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INTERFERENCE
EIGHT OF SWORDS
The number Eight, Hod, here signifies lack of persistence in matters of the intellect and
of contest. Good fortune, however, attends even these weakened efforts, thanks to the influ‐
ence of Jupiter in Gemini, ruling the Decan. Yet the Will is constantly thwarted by accidental
interference.
The centre of the card is occupied by two long Swords pointed downward. These are
crossed by six small swords, three on each side. They remind one of weapons peculiar to their
countries or their cults; we see here the Kriss, the Kukri, the Scramasax, the Dagger, the Ma‐
chete and the Yataghan.
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