Tarot Journey with Leisa ReFalo

In the Hebrew Alphabet there are three types of letters:

3 Mother Letters
7 Double Letters
12 Simple Letters

In the Golden Dawn Tradition there are three types of astrological attributions for the trumps associated with the three types of letters:

3 Elemental Trumps
7 Planetary Trumps
12 Zodiacal Trumps

 
7 Double Letters

Tarot Key
Secret Symbols [...]

12 Simple Letters
Common Astrological Attributions
Elemental
Modality
Major Arcana
Dates
Colors

He
Aries
Fire
Cardinal
4.Emperor

3/21 - 4/20

 Scarlet

Vau
Taurus
Earth
Fixed
5. Hierophant

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1. Kether - Crown
The first sphere. Pure consciousness.  All other sphereare aspects of this ONE.  Kether is the Self of Deity. It is also called equilibrium. This is the state before expansion and contraction separate out.  Duality exists in potential form only. It is not separated out. Kether is the source of all  energy [...]

2. Chokmah - Wisdom
Abstract maleness. Balance of Opposites. A vital outpouring of energy which is directed, organized and focused. Chokmah is on the pillar of mercy. It is outgoing and unrestricted.
The explosion of perception. Interaction between opposites. Building up and tearing down.

Keywords
explosion, expansion, masculine energy, division, partnerships, duality, polarity, interaction of [...]

3. Binah - Understanding
Energy from which all life emerges. Realization of action. On the Pillar of Severity. It is limiting.  Shape or container to transport or make use of. Realization of Action for good or for evil.  The will to form. Binah with the seed of Chokmah gives birth to the lower worlds.

Keywords
 Abstract [...]

4. Chesed - Kindness
The first Sephiroth. Pure consciousness.  The result of the union of Binah and Chokmah. Life giving force that manifests in humans and the universe as love and generosity. Perception of the energy of the suit as love and kindness. Love and greatness.
A time to lay foundations for future success. Organize your [...]

6. Tiferet - Beauty
Masculine and feminine combined to make solar light. Light that dries and sustains the universe.  Balances #4 and #5. Connects to all other worlds. Consciousness of great spiritual masters.  Definite accomplishment of a matter. Balanced flow of energy. Success through risk and strife.  Rewards from all suits.

Keywords
Harmony, Creative, Artistic, Perfect [...]

6. Tiferet - Beauty
Masculine and feminine combined to make solar light. Light that dries and sustains the universe.  Balances #4 and #5. Connects to all other worlds. Consciousness of great spiritual masters.  Definite accomplishment of a matter. Balanced flow of energy. Success through risk and strife.  Rewards from all suits.

Keywords
Harmony, Creative, Artistic, Perfect [...]

7. Netzuch - Victory
Passion and energy of creation.  Its up to you. Karma: the law of cause and effect.  Force transcending material plane.  Result is dependent on action taken.  Attraction and repulsion.  Natural Instincts. The will to live.

Keywords
Thinking, Meditation, Passion and energy of creation, flexibility, unexpected change, challenges, rites of passage, karma, appetites.

Color
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8. Hod - Awe
splendor, truth thoughts and limits. Hod limits Geburah (strife) with honesty and introspection.  Peak of ability and effort. Situation is successful, meaningful and appropriate.  Short term effects but no long term. Success for the time being. Danger and allures of the intellect.

Keywords
Truth, Thought, Limits, Regeneration, Stability, New Life, Justice, [...]

9. Yesod - Foundation
Union of action, thought, passion and introspection. A great fundamental force. Single source of laws and powers of natural world. Funnel through which all power of hidden enters world and becomes visible.  Complete but not yet manifested. Endings, Preparation for the next cycle. Living in the now. Executive power on a [...]

10. Malchut- KingdomFrom the completion of the nines to sharing the results with the community.  The matter at this point is completely, thoroughly and definitely determined.  This is fixed, culminated, completed force for good or evil.  Manifestation on the physical plane.  Enjoy and experience the result of what has been placed in motion. [...]

Kabbalah and the Tarot

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Sepheria

Description

Planet

1

Kether

Crown

The First Swirlings

2

Chokmah

Wisdom

Zodiac

3

Binah

Understanding

Saturn

4

Chesed

Loving-kindness

Moon

5

Geburah

Strength

Mars

6

Tipheret

Beauty

Sun

7

Netzach

Victory

Venus

8

Hod

Awe

Mercury

9

Yesod

Foundation

Jupiter

10

Malkuth

Kingdom

Earth

The Kabbalah is a mystical interpretation of the Jewish Scriptures. It consists of a large body of speculation on the nature of divinity, the creation, the origin and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings. It consists also of meditative, devotional, mystical and magical practices which [...]

Hebrew Letter
Pronunciation
Meaning
Value
Transliteration
Major Arcana

Aleph
ahlehf
Ox, primal energy
1
A
The Fool

Beth
beht
House or enclosure
2
B
The Magician

Gimel
gheemehl
Camel or carrier
3
G, J
The High Priestess

Daleth
dahleht
Door or womb
4
D
The Empress

Heh
heh
Window
5
H, E
The Emperor

Vav
vahv
Nail or hook
6
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Each major arcana card has an esoteric funtion assigned to it. This function comes from the card’s assigned hebrew letter.
The Fool Air - The Air of Reconciliation
The Magician Mercury - Life & Death
The High Priestess Moon - Peace & War
The Empress Venus - Wisdom & Folly
The Emperor [...]