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Above all things, know thyself!

In Western Hermetic Qabalah Chokmah represents the 2nd Sephiroth and the first Male concept of force that represents the Willed Force behind the Kings and/or the Thoth Knights of Tarot and King of Pentacles in traditional tarot. Chokmah is both Wisdom and the Will-to- Force. He is the idea of male polarity. Where Kether is the Energy of Will, the 2nd Sephiroth-Chokmah is the "light-switch" that sends it flowing into expression as Willed Force.

Now there are those who think that Male came first, or that Female came first; well let’s just say that they think only in linear time aided by our short-sighted physical- dogmatic cultural perspective on sexuality. The startling fact to some, is that if you produce the idea of Male then you produce the idea of Female at the same moment. There is no male concept without the concept of female and vice versa. So, the argument of whom came first is invalid when intellectually talking about the upper 3 Sephiroth, the Supernal Triangle (Super consciousness). The Entire Supernal Triangle is the Plane of I AM. Hence, Kether is I and Chokmah and Binah comprise the Am. In other words, the entire upper triad of the Tree of Life denotes simultaneous existence in formless energy.

The Will to Force (Chokmah) and the Will to Form (Binah) united produce the Willed images of the I AM; which is the way of saying the mating of I and Am conceives the idea of "Other" and/or being. That conception of Self becomes a birth as a - Me/Self-Awareness; the first of which is the Golden Child and/or the Soul.

Our concept of sexuality needs adjustment before we can understand the One Energy that made itself into 2 (0=2) by the concept of I and Other. Hence the Self (I AM) is a collective of many Selves/ persons and a Hermaphrodite state of energy that are both female (receptive) and male (expressive) in polarity.

The Truth of you is "I AM"; what you think you are...is pure assumption. Hence, after the truth of "I AM'" the "Me" is an illusion, whose fate (life motion) is freely chosen by the individual. That is of course if you are not supporting the parasite of the "false Ego", who is called the ARCHON in Gnostic (Gnosis means: "Those who know") philosophy. This egregore parasite of divisionism bleeds you like a vampire, and lives in the shadows of the subconscious/body intelligence and rarely seen by the common man. Since it confuses you into thinking you are the brain-subconscious and/or the personality, you are forever seeking your "purpose" and/or place in life. This serves only those who wish you to seek an outside authority for answers.

You are Life, and the false ego (social egregore) is antilife for the host! Just as matter and antimatter exist in this universe, so do Live and Anti-live.... which we call evil...and/or live spelled backwards. I have known this egregore intimately, and by seeing and understanding it, you cause the light of awake intelligence to focus upon that which wishes not to be seen. Your inner "Sun of God" vaporizes the dark ignorance of it with the "lantern of knowledge/Wisdom". Such as seen on the artistic presentation of the Thoth ATU-9- Hermit Tarot Card.

This "false ego" is continually manipulated by the Military Industrial Empire, which owns all media and uses word hypnosis to control your imagination. The Archon is lacking the divine creative that is the imagination and hence, must control yours in order to build a "world" for it. It is time to "above all things, know thyself" and ask yourself, "who is the King of my kingdom?" The answer is you as the trinity of Will: The Eheieh (Kether) that is "I Will Be", the "Will to Force" that is Chokmah, and the "Will to Form" that is Binah. This is a menage trois of Wills that make up your Greater Self. The Archon has divided your Self-Will by using a series of slave programs (organized religions) induced as a false soul/psyche and/or egregore. You may wish to know who is harvesting your energy to build a "false world" and/or a "manmade world".

Above all things, know thyself!

In Gnosticism, Archons are considered to be the rulers of the material world¹². They are often depicted as malevolent and sadistic beings who control the earth, as well as many of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of humans². Here are some key points about Archons:

• Creation: Archons were created with the material world by a subordinate deity called the Demiurge¹³. They assisted their master, the Demiurge, with the creation of the world, and continued to help him administer his oppressive rule².
• Role: Archons are the builders of the physical universe¹. In most Gnostic systems, they are semi-hostile powers and are reckoned as the last and lowest emanations of the Godhead¹.
• Appearance: The physical appearance of Archons is described as hermaphroditic, with their faces being those of beasts¹.
• Influence: Archons play an important role in Gnostic cosmology¹. They are the demonic rulers of the material world, each associated with a different celestial sphere¹.
• Resistance: Only the divine spark from Heaven, which had slipped into creation despite the Archons’ intentions, gave people any kind of a chance of resisting the Archons’ temptations².

It’s important to note that these are concepts from Gnostic belief systems and may not align with other religious or philosophical views. Also, individual interpretations of these concepts can vary widely.

The King of Pentacles/Knight of Disks card emphasizes that it is time you stop being manipulated by evil---the "deceiver" that is your programed self and know that you are the King of your Kingdom.

I would recommend highly that the true seeker of True- Self read the Book-WETIKO by Paul Levy. The Wetiko (Archon) is this vampiric deceive that is known to Native American Shamans. It derides us all in our virus riddled brains and since it is a trickster "false ego", we think it is ourselves. Hence, the "deceiver".

True "light seeing" requires us to see darkness as well, for shadow is cast by light and in this case, the Celestial Soul casts the light, and the body is a shadow cast. Hence, the darkness that is the face of the Lost Soul King of Pentacles.

In Qabalah, Chokmah is the 2nd Sephiroth-Wisdom and is therefore, also the force behind the 4 Deuces. The Personification of that force is represented in the 4 Knights/Kings/Masters. In other words, Chokmah's Will- to-Force (energy in motion) is at its most concentrated and dense elemental form on Earth and manifests in such a historical personality as Davy Crockett. As Davy Crockett's archetypal personality, one can see that the Knight of Disks represents the Lord of the wild and fertile land and as such is the King of the elemental spirits of earth: for instance, King of the Gnomes. The zodiacal attributes to this card are the last Decan of Leo and the first two Decans of Virgo.

The last Decan of Leo and the first two Decans of Virgo cover the transition from Leo to Virgo in the zodiac. Here's a brief overview of the Astrological characteristics:

1. Last Decan of Leo (20° to 30° of Leo):

   • Ruled by Mars: This Decan is influenced by Mars, adding a dynamic and assertive energy to the Leo traits.
   • Intensity and Ambition: Individuals born in this Decan may possess heightened intensity and ambition. They are often driven to pursue their goals with passion and determination.
   • Leadership Qualities: With the influence of Mars, there may be a strong desire for leadership roles. These individuals can be assertive and proactive in taking charge of situations.

2. First Decan of Virgo (0 to 10 degrees of Virgo):

   • Ruled by Mercury: Virgo is traditionally ruled by Mercury, bringing a strong intellectual and communicative influence to this Decan.
   • Detail-Oriented and Analytical: People born in this Decan may exhibit a meticulous and analytical approach to tasks. They have a keen eye for details and a systematic way of handling things.
   • Practical and Service-Oriented: Virgo energy is often associated with practicality and a desire to be of service. Individuals in this Decan may find fulfillment in helping others and solving practical problems.

3. Second Decan of Virgo (10 to 20 degrees of Virgo):

   • Ruled by Venus: This Decan is influenced by the harmonious and aesthetic qualities of Venus, adding a touch of refinement to the Virgo characteristics.
   • Appreciation for Beauty: Individuals born in this Decan may have a heightened appreciation for beauty and aesthetics. They may have a knack for creating order and harmony in their surroundings.
   • Relationship-Focused: Venus' influence brings a relational aspect to Virgo, and those in this Decan may prioritize relationships and seek harmony in their interactions with others.

These interpretations provide a general overview, and individual birth charts may provide more nuanced insights into a person's unique characteristics based on their specific planetary placement

Being that the Knight of Disks is the densest manifestation of the Elemental Yod force, he is the force behind fruition, and growth but tends to be patient and slow. This powerful fertility is represented in this card using the Stag antlers on the Helm of the Thoth Knight. The understanding of the mythical animal images of the Middle Ages comes in handy here, as the Stag is the beast that ate the serpent -deceiver (Wisdom eats the false ego) and in so doing sheds its skin, any illness, and old age, just as a serpent does. So, to make a long and wonderful story short, the Stag represents the Knight/King's/Master's power to regenerate one's personae as does the organic matter it is a symbol of; it also represents his/her majestic sexuality...A sexuality controlled by the light and not the "darkness" of false ego's animal divisionism fears.

Many of us have seen the Fire of Earth, in its volcanic upheavals; However, how often do we realized that Volcanism is the Earth organically regenerating itself much like a phoenix? Therefore, the Fire of Earth that is the Knight, may be fleeting, yet he is also the cycle of rebirth.

On the Thoth Knight of Disks card and the King of Pentacles the same cycle of fruition is implied by the oats or wheat on the fruitful plane that the Thoth Knight's horse is grazing on, or the image of the pentagram/pentacle that is held in the lap of the King of Pentacles. Therefore, The Thoth Knight carries a flail, used in grain harvest rather than a sword and his disk/shield is that of solid nutrition and/or a scepter and pentacle as the King of Pentacles.

What is represented on the King of Pentacles is a faceless king. This implies to me that this King is a false persona. It is time to know that the fruitfulness of your life depends on the True King (Will) within that is your true creator of persona.

By now you should know that the use of a Knight instead of a King in this tarot card illustration, was Crowley's way of proclaiming the mystery of YHVH (Tetragrammaton), as explained in previous blogs and his Book of Thoth. Besides, his Kings are Battle Kings/the Creators of Knights, not courtly knights/kings who are usually pompously displayed on thrones and/or as powdered Princes.

However, the Knight of Disks is the only Battle King who seems at repose and without a sword. Still, he wears his armor, knowing that battles are in the future. Instead of violent aggression, he is all about the production of food, of fruitfulness. His horse/charger is grazing nonchalantly, in a wheat field while the Knight on his charger's back, in a relaxed pose, with helm thrown back, signifying there is no conflict on the horizon, and all is at peace and yet he is prepared for any consequence in his battle armor. Therefore, he is defended against the attack of the Archon's.

The Lost Soul King of Pentacles represents the King of Pentacles in a modern version of the Rider-Waite-Smith King of Pentacles card. The Golden Pentacle image held by the King promotes the idea of master of horticulture and/or one who has a "green thumb". His association with the Sun-Leo is shown by the lion headed arm rests of his golden throne.

The Personality of this Knight of Disks/King of Pentacles personae is that of one who keeps his/her nose to the grindstone and takes little interest, if any, for intellectual musings, or the finer aspects of culture or civilization. Hence, the character of this person is not that of a Rocket Scientist and if ill defined, will take great interest in displaying his/her ignorance as a virtue while taking obstinate pride in their own lack of sophistication and subtlety.

This is not to say there are no geniuses with the Knight of Disks/King of Pentacles persona, for such persona's also appear (ed) as: Napoleon Bonaparte, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis the XIV, Bill Clinton, Madonna, and H.P. Lovecraft, to name a few highly intelligent personalities. However, this "nose to the grindstone" type tends to take little interest along with little emotional response, to the intellectual musings of others or the finer aspects of culture and/or civilization. They are complete masters of their art. Hence, we have such Knight/ Master personalities as: Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, and Country Western star Buck Owens, Porter Wagoner, Patsy Cline, and Jim Reeves.

WHEN THE KNIGHT/KING OF PENTACLES IS THROWN DURING A READING:

It implies:

• A concern for the body and good health.
• A doctor or herbalist concerned with health.
• The querent shows the spirit of fertilization, as joyous practicality, steadfastness, reliability and is an epitome of material success.
• Generous, courageous but not prone to seeking adventure.
• Ordinary activity, in social position, accomplishments, experiencing a success that is relaxed and enjoyed.
• A mature reliable, dependable, and wise male upon whom others may depend on and with whom they lay their burdens.
• A dark male, who is both courageous and lethargic in tendencies. However, driven in matters of material success. 
• A good financial provider who understands and likes work knowing it leads to financial security.
• The querent may be such a person or involved with such a person in their life. The surrounding cards or position in the reading would support this understanding.

If ill defined by the surrounding cards, it implies:

• Conservative. 
• Materialistic.
• Dogmatic.
• Jealous of what they realize is the superior state of others. 
• Proud of their ignorance. 

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