1944 · CLOSE READING
The Book of Thoth
The Book of Thoth (1944), PDF p. 68
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of the paternal power; hence such symbols as the Bee and the Fleur‐de‐Lys, which are shown
on this card. With regard to the quality of this power, it must be noted that it represents sud‐
den, violent, but impermanent activity. If it persists too long, it burns and destroys. Distin‐
guish from the Creative Energy of Aleph and Beth: this card is below the Abyss.
The Emperor bears a sceptre (surmounted by a ram’s head for the reasons given
above) and an orb surmounted by a Maltese cross, which signifies that his energy has reached
a successful issue, that his government has been established.
There is one further symbol of importance. His shield represents the two‐headed eagle
crowned with a crimson disk. This represents the red tincture of the alchemist, of the nature
of gold, as the white eagle shown in Atu III pertains to his consort, the Empress, and is lunar,
of silver.
It is finally to be observed that the white light which descends upon him indicates the
position of this card in the Tree of Life. His authority is derived from Chokmah, the creative
Wisdom, the Word, and is exerted upon Tiphareth, the organized man.
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