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The Thoth Tarot-Key/ATU 10- FORTUNE

The Thoth-ATU 10 is called the Path of Caph or Kaph (meaning: Fist) and runs from Chesed (Mercy) to Netzach (Victory) on the Tree of Life. This path is on the side of the Tree of Life called The Pillar of Mercy and connects the Personality to the Higher Self (all Sephiroth above Tiphareth are in the Higher Self).

For all of you who do not know why Aleister Crowley used ATU instead of Key to define his major arcana; here is a brief explanation for you:

Aleister Crowley used the term ATU instead of Key for the Major Arcana cards in his Thoth Tarot deck as a deliberate choice to reflect his unique perspective on the Tarot and to differentiate it from the traditional Tarot decks. The term ATU comes from the Latin word actus, which means "an act" or "a deed," suggesting that each card represents a significant force or event. This term was meant to align with Crowley's broader esoteric philosophy, which includes his ideas from Thelema, Qabalah, and Magick. Here's a breakdown of why this shift in terminology was important for Crowley:

1. Emphasis on Dynamic Forces

Crowley viewed the Major Arcana not simply as symbolic keys to understanding spiritual concepts, but as active forces in the universe. The term ATU reflects this idea by portraying the cards as expressions of universal processes or dynamic events. It suggests that these cards are not static symbols, but forces in motion that influence the spiritual and material world.

2. Alignment with Thelemic Principles

The change in terminology also reflects Crowley’s Thelemic philosophy, in which each Major Arcana card represents a significant step or transformation in the journey of the self, in alignment with his principle of Do what thou wilt. By using ATU, Crowley emphasizes that the Tarot represents not just abstract archetypes but actions or manifestations of Will in the universe.

3. Differentiation from Traditional Esoteric Systems

By using ATU instead of Key, Crowley intentionally distances his Tarot system from the more traditional interpretations, especially those of the Golden Dawn and earlier occultists. He wanted to convey that his Thoth Tarot was a unique and advanced system, rooted in his own magical and philosophical innovations. The term Key suggests something static or unlocking a mystery, while ATU embodies a sense of action and unfolding.

4. Symbolism of Letters and Numbers

Crowley had a deep understanding of Qabalistic symbolism and the relationship between letters, numbers, and forces. The use of ATU ties into his fascination with the interplay of numbers and symbols in a more active sense. In Qabalah, each card is associated with specific Hebrew letters and paths on the Tree of Life. By choosing ATU, he implies that these cards are more than gateways; they are active components in the cosmic structure, each with its own particular energy and function.

In short, Crowley's choice of ATU over Key reflects his desire to portray the Major Arcana cards as powerful forces in the universe, aligned with his Thelemic ideas, and to distance his Tarot system from more traditional interpretations. The term suggests action, movement, and manifestation, which are central themes in his interpretation of the Tarot.

The Path of Kaph has a mediating function as the planet Jupiter is assigned to this Path. Jupiter is also said to govern the flow of blood, thus reinforcing the mediating function of Kaph.

The Hebrew letter Kaph or Caph, is a "double letter', meaning that it is a union of opposites; riches and poverty, which are the natural fluctuations of Jupiter's forces on this path. Since this Path is one of the "Gateways to the Soul", the riches and poverty here are of the Psyche itself.

The meaning of Caph (Kaph) is fist, and refers to the completion of an activity, such as, the closing of a circle or grasping comprehension.

This is a cycle, albeit a closed one, and is traditionally called the Wheel of Fortune or Fortune and is considered a flow of Karma, which is a state of you get what you put out and/or cause and effect. The Wheel is an important symbol of the Mysteries, besides that of a prayer wheel, it is also the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Therefore, this is not a roulette wheel of chance and accidents, for in Qabalah, it is known that we are solely responsible for our own destinies which the words "freedom of choice" imply. The Wheeling motion of Fortune supplies us with what we effect, which can be pleasant or unpleasant and the words freedom of choice imply that; for Free Doom, the Anglo-Saxon root of the English Freedom, states " I choose my own death".

Each of our Soul's are the "other" Divine Creative. Hence, they are outside of the Dream of the Cosmos that is produced as "Self" by the Sleeping Divine Creative and/or The Universal Collective Unconscious. This gives us the ability to observe the Macrocosm in a Microcosmic self-perspective and thereby, facilitate transformation of the Cosmic Dream by individual Creative input and/or freedom to choose our own dream of Self.

The interchange of opposites is what makes the wheel Spin, in this case, we have, the Feminine-Geburah- Severity, and the masculine Chesed- Mercy, interchanging their forces and form. This interchange of opposites is shown by the Ten Spokes on the Thoth Tarot card, symbolizing the Ten Sephiroth on the Tree of Life, which is a continuity of Force and Form, in equilibrium.

In his work, The Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom, Dr. Paul Foster Case calls the Path of Caph, the Intelligence of Conciliation which would best be seen as a gyroscope, two wheels interlocking within each other, spinning in opposite directions, for this card represents the mediation of activity between rotating and/or moving opposites. The sense being that there is a cyclic and rhythmic motion of activity, as well as cause and effect. This motion of interlocking wheels is shown as gears linked and driving the Night Sun Tarot -Key 10-Wheel of Fortune card.

What is interesting here is that on the Thoth Deck Card, the Sphinx is seen as the stabilizing element during change and is positioned on top of the Wheel. The ancient Egyptians used the Sphinx image as the Pharaoh, usually vanquishing his enemies, with lion like power.

Later, the Greeks, modified the Sphinx by illustrating it as a woman on a male lion's body. Which is more along with the geological theory that the Spinx was built long before the pyramids and symbolized the Goddess Sekhmet. Therefore, the Pharoh headed Spinx would really be a form of vandalism done by Khafre.

All theories aside, the Sphinx came to represent the union of mankind, with the raw power of the animal kingdom, and a balance of male (electric) and female (magnetic) in the same form and therefore the Soul/Psyche of the individual. Again, the union of opposites is the birthplace of all Power.

According to most Egyptologists, the head and face carved on the Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre (also known as Chephren), who ruled during the Old Kingdom's Fourth Dynasty (around 2558–2532 BCE). Khafre was the builder of the second pyramid at Giza, and it is thought that the Sphinx was constructed during his reign to serve as a guardian of the Giza Plateau, specifically associated with his pyramid complex.

Key Points for the Identification:

1. Proximity to Khafre's Pyramid: The Sphinx is located near Khafre's pyramid complex, and it is aligned with his mortuary temple, suggesting a direct connection between the statue and Khafre's reign.

2. Facial Features: Many scholars note that the Sphinx's face bears similarities to statues of Khafre that have been found in other parts of his mortuary complex. The structure of the face, including the shape of the jawline and the headdress (the nemes headdress worn by Pharaohs), indicates a likeness to Khafre.

3. Archaeological Context: The Sphinx is part of a broader construction project involving Khafre's pyramid, temples, and causeway, further linking it to his reign.

Despite this dominant view, there has been some debate and alternative theories. For instance, some scholars, like Rainer Stadelmann, have suggested that the Sphinx might represent Khafre's father, Pharaoh Khufu (builder of the Great Pyramid), while more fringe geological theories propose much older origins, but these ideas are not widely accepted by mainstream Egyptology.

Thus, the consensus is that the Great Sphinx’s head is modeled on Pharaoh Khafre, reflecting his power and divine authority. However, those who are not bound by, mysogonist acadamia and its restrictions, especially geologist that have examined the Spinx closely and the obvious fact that the head of the Spinx is out of proportion to the rest of the body-something the Egyptians never did- gives a clue that the head was carved later.

The geologist who famously argued that the Great Sphinx of Giza is much older than what Egyptologists traditionally claim is Dr. Robert M. Schoch, a professor of geology at Boston University.

Key Points of Schoch's Theory:

1. Water Erosion Hypothesis: Dr. Schoch's primary argument is based on the pattern of erosion found on the body of the Sphinx and the surrounding enclosure. He observed deep vertical fissures and weathering patterns that he believes could only have been caused by prolonged exposure to heavy rainfall. Since the Giza Plateau has been an arid desert for thousands of years, Schoch concluded that the erosion likely occurred during a much earlier period, possibly as far back as 7,000–9,000 BCE, or even earlier during the Neolithic period, when the climate in the region was wetter.

2. Challenges to Traditional Dating: Mainstream Egyptologists date the Sphinx to around 2,500 BCE, during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. Schoch’s theory suggests that the Sphinx predates the Old Kingdom and was built long before the Pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty.

3. Support from Other Researchers: Schoch's theory was supported by other researchers, most notably John Anthony West, an independent Egyptologist and author, who first proposed that the Sphinx might be far older than traditionally believed and collaborated with Schoch on this hypothesis.

While Schoch's theory has gained attention and sparked much debate, it remains controversial. Most Egyptologists and archaeologists maintain the conventional dating of the Sphinx, attributing the erosion to wind and sand rather than water, and linking it firmly to Khafre's reign in the 4th Dynasty.

The theory that the head of the Great Sphinx is smaller than it should be and was recarved by Pharaoh Khafre, or during his reign, was proposed by several individuals, with the most notable being John Anthony West, an independent Egyptologist, and supported by R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz, a French esotericist and researcher.

Key Points of the Theory:

1. Disproportionate Head Size: Proponents of this theory argue that the head of the Sphinx is disproportionately small compared to the massive body, suggesting that the head was originally larger and likely that of a lion or some other figure, fitting with the body’s more feline proportions.

2. Recarving by Khafre: According to this hypothesis, the Sphinx originally had the head of a lion (or possibly another earlier deity). At a later time, perhaps during the reign of Khafre, the head was recarved into the likeness of the Pharaoh, which would explain the smaller size and disproportion of the head in relation to the body. The idea is that the original stone had eroded, or for political/religious reasons, Khafre wanted to place his image on the monument.

3. Erosion and Body Preservation: Supporters of this theory, including John Anthony West, point out that the body of the Sphinx appears much more heavily eroded than the head, suggesting the body is older and more exposed to the elements than the head, further supporting the idea of a recarving.

While this theory is intriguing and aligns with Robert Schoch’s hypothesis that the Sphinx is much older than traditionally thought, it is not widely accepted by mainstream Egyptologists. Traditional Egyptology holds that the Sphinx was created during Khafre’s reign, with its head already intended to represent the Pharaoh, rather than being recarved from an older monument.

The idea that the Great Sphinx at Giza originally had a lion's head before it was re-carved into the likeness of a pharaoh is a topic of historical and archaeological debate. While I primarily assist with editing blogs related to Tarot Card Comparisons and my 50 year expertise in metaphysics, parapsychology, Western Hermetic Qabalah, Tantra, and High Magic(k), I can offer a brief comment on this topic.

The theory that the Sphinx had a different head before its current form is based on numerous factors, including the water erosion patterns on the Sphinx and the fact that some believe it to be over 10,000 years old and was an image of Sekhmet an ancient War Goddess image, before the Union of the upper and lower Egypt. Also, ancient texts that mention the existence of a lion-headed statue at Giza.

However, it's important to note that this theory is not universally accepted among archaeologists, and there is ongoing research and discussion surrounding the origins and evolution of the Great Sphinx. However, knowing that academia needs to form its own reality, I also believe this theory as many of the new generation of Egyptologists are the ones promoting this theory of Sekhmet.

The Sphinx depicted in Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot deck, particularly on the Wheel of Fortune card (ATU X), bears a stylized version of a Pharaoh’s head that symbolizes both divine rulership and wisdom. Crowley, along with Lady Frieda Harris, who illustrated the deck, does not explicitly specify which particular Pharaoh is represented, but the head generally symbolizes Horus, the Egyptian god of kingship and the sky.

Crowley’s choice to depict the Sphinx with a Pharaoh's head aligns with Egyptian mythological symbolism, especially the concept of the Sphinx as a guardian of mysteries and initiations. In Crowley's system, this Sphinx also carries deeper meanings tied to his Thelemic philosophy:

1. Dual Nature of Kingship – The Sphinx, with the head of a Pharaoh (a symbol of divine rulership), suggests both the human and divine aspects of kingship. In Crowley’s Tarot, this resonates with the balance between spiritual and earthly power.

2. Horus as the Child God – Since Crowley's entire system of Thelema is based on the Aeon of Horus (the new era of human consciousness and will), the Pharaoh’s head may also be interpreted as a representation of Horus. Horus symbolizes spiritual authority, and his connection to the Sphinx in this card points to the idea of higher knowledge or initiation in spiritual mysteries.

3. Symbol of Wisdom and Power – The Sphinx traditionally represents a union of the four fixed signs of the zodiac (Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius), symbolizing the mastery of the elements and wisdom. The Pharaoh’s head adds the element of rulership over both the material and spiritual realms.

While the Pharaoh is not named as a specific historical figure, it is conceptually linked to the mythological and symbolic figure of Horus in Crowley’s system. Thus, the Sphinx on the Wheel of Fortune can be seen as a representation of the god-king Horus, embodying both wisdom and the cycle of destiny.

The Qabalistic concept of the Sphinx is that it is the Synthesis of all Elemental Forces, much like the Pentagram symbol of Man, where the Spirit is the Fifth element above and added to the four elements of the Kingdom. In fact, among the documents of the Enochian Mysteries of the Golden Dawn, the Sphinx has four forms, that of a Bull, Eagle, Man and Lion. These four faces are also described by Ezekiel in the Biblical interpretation of his vision.

As stated,

The Sphinx represents the stabilizing element amid change. It is both the balancing phase of cyclic energy and the guardian to the gateway of the Mysteries, holding the secret of life and death. Thus, the Sphinx is a gate guardian of the Path of Caph/Kaph (fist) as it is both that through which one passes in birth or death, and that which controls the passage. Hence, Sekhmet.

The Sphinx symbolizes the directing aspect of the Higher Self in Tiphareth (beauty) and/or The Soul of the individual and being a Gate Keeper/Womb, it is protective and keeps the Personality from absorbing more force than its system can handle.

By correctly answering the question of the Sphinx, which is an extension of the Greek Axiom, Man, know thyself, and the Qabalistic axiom of "Know thyself", implies that one is ready to pass through the gate of inner consciousness. As in the Oedipus legend, once correctly answered, the Sphinx throws itself back into the Sea which to a Qabalist means that the Gate keeper is no longer needed and is reabsorbed into the vast Ocean of the Universal Collective Unconsciousness (coined by Dr. Carl Jung) that created it. If the initiate can't answer the Sphinx's question, they are "slain", which is the protection part of the Sphinx, as it sends back those personalities that are unready to pass consciously beyond the restrictions of time/space.

The dog faced monkey, on the left side of the Thoth Fortune- wheel, is in reference to the Plutonian, Cynocephalus. Cynocephalus is not only the companion of Thoth but also the symbol of time and eternity. Thoth, being called the Lord of Holy Words, by the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians, is the inventor of writing and scribe for the Gods who records the results of the weighing of the Souls on the Path of Lamed (See past blog on the Adjustment Card). Thoth is also said to have divided the calendar into months, seasons, and years. Thus, his companion is Cynocephalus, the symbol for time and eternity.

Briefly, the Words of Thoth are the vibratory patterns that turn the Wheel of Fortune. 

Being quite esoteric here, the Wheel of Fortune means that when the Higher Self, that brings the Elements under control, bestows upon the Personality that which "knows itself": faithful companions that are the "words of the Logos" (vibratory patterns), freeing the Personality from the General Wheel of Fortune and/or Karma that governs the "sleeping souls" who "above all things" don't know themselves.

The Thoth Tarot-Fortune card depicts the interaction between the Sphinx, Hermanubis and Typhon; Hermanubis is a dual god, combining Horus and Anubis and is written as Heru-em-Anpu, meaning Horus as Anubis. Sword in hand, Heru-em-Anpu is often depicted in mythology as the slayer of Typhon, who is illustrated as a snake and crocodile shaped image on the Thoth Wheel. Typhon was of Greek origin and was involved in the wars of supremacy of the Gods, but as time develops the complexity of Myths, Typhon became the dark aspect of Osiris known as Set, the combination of these symbols plays out the counter-changing influence of Light and Dark energy. In Quantum physics, Dark Energy is the Pushing Force, the "vibrations" that spin the universe and push it outward. This may cause one to wonder if "death" is the pushing force for Life.

Therefore, the Tarot Wheel of Fortune, or Fortune- key -10, represents the fortunes of the Soul. It is a Karmic card that some misinterpret as "punishment for past sins", but that is an error. The reason for Karma, (originally a Hindu Goddess) is simple, Wisdom comes from creating, see the error in that creation, and then correcting it. All manifested- creation has errors in it, even personalities, because forms are built out of a type of entropy-containment, i.e. Time, which impersonally decides the creations end. Hence, Fortune or Fate, is invariably linked to the Second Law of Thermodynamics where: "...all things proceed from order to disorder.", and creations are things (Personalities are made of self-thoughts of the I AM), even thoughts, which are called the first material of alchemy and Qabalah, are "things" and are made of Conscious Energy. Hence, thoughts can be expanded and liberated, but never successfully repressed, as energy can't be destroyed. To repress a thought, is akin to trying to compress water or cage a Lion....eventually it will break its bonds and the" rage" built of bondage will kill all in its path.

So instead of trying to repress thoughts of anger, a Conciliatory extension of that thought must be made, such as, " Boy this makes me mad, but in truth nothing makes me, I am mad because I am not getting my own way."

There are many messages of "Know thyself in this card", primarily is that this is a card that represents the Soul's journey as a builder of personality. The Soul is a Child of the Quantum and builds Persona's out of a type of fractal of the past experiences with life. The Path of Kaph (Caph) runs from Chesed (Mercy) to Netzach (Victory) on the Qabalistic Tree of Life (can be spelled, Kabbala, Cabbalist, etc.) and it is the Path between the Personality and the Higher Self.

The soul (solar self-called Horus) should also be the axel the wheel of life and death spins on. However, this is not common, as by bowing to an outside authority, and thereby rejection our own authority, we have created a cultural/racial group soul called an egregore in the Western Mysteries. An egregore is a "false soul" built by many emotional inputs and may be fortunate or unfortunate.

What you may not know, " There is only one energy that cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed" (1st law of thermodynamics) and dare I say transmitted. We transmit energy waves (proven by science) and thereby, "the gods are creations of the created" (Emerald tablet).

Yes, it is true that human beings emit electromagnetic waves, including in the radio frequency range, though this concept is often misunderstood or exaggerated. Let me clarify how and why this happens.

1. Human Body as a Source of Electromagnetic Radiation

Every object with heat, including human beings, radiates electromagnetic energy. This is governed by a principle in physics called black-body radiation. Most of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the human body is in the infrared range, which is associated with body heat. However, under certain conditions, humans can also emit low-level electromagnetic waves in other parts of the spectrum, including radio frequencies.

2. Electrical Activity in the Body

Human bodies, particularly the brain and the nervous system, operate through electrical impulses. These bioelectric activities, such as the firing of neurons in the brain, create weak electromagnetic fields. Devices like electroencephalograms (EEG) and electrocardiograms (ECG) can measure these electrical activities in the brain and heart, respectively.

Although these are primarily in the extremely low frequency (ELF) range, which is far below the frequencies used in common radio transmissions, they still represent the body's capability to produce electromagnetic waves.

3. Natural Radio Emissions

There’s also the idea that humans might emit extremely low-frequency radio waves as a result of electrical processes in the body, such as muscle contractions or brain activity. These waves are very weak and don’t function like typical radio signals but can technically be detected under special conditions using sensitive instruments.

4. Interaction with External Radio Waves

Humans can also act as passive transmitters or receivers of radio waves under certain conditions. For example, radio receivers can sometimes pick up signals when a person touches an antenna, due to the conductive properties of the human body. This doesn’t mean the person is emitting radio waves on their own, but that they are interacting with an external source of electromagnetic radiation.

5. Biophotons and Ultra-Weak Emission

There is a phenomenon called biophoton emission, where living organisms, including humans, emit extremely low levels of light (photons) as a result of biochemical processes within cells. These emissions are very weak, but they represent another form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the human body.

Conclusion

In summary, humans do emit electromagnetic radiation, including low-frequency waves, primarily through thermal (infrared) radiation and electrical activity in the body. While these emissions are real, they are not the same as the intentional radio wave transmissions we associate with communication devices like radios, and they are far too weak to serve as a practical method of signal transmission.

What is interesting here, is that the Soul is A Solar Photonic Being (Horus)! Hence, a much stronger biophoton emission is possible (laying on of the hands healing for instance or reiki) when one's soul is the sole authoirty of the body.

When that Gate Way of Kaph is open and Higher Self-knowledge is free flowing into the Personality (built of many personae over time and stored in the Soul) the Personality is expanded and liberated from the Karmic Wheel of survival thinking which is often shown by remembering Past Lives. Even though the Brain will have and has had one life and no other, the software created by the Soul to operate an Alive being in the name of Life, is kept and passed on to the next body!

In other words, the **** Solar Being finds out that the Artificial Intelligence and/or simulated self(persona) it created to operate the human brain, works! Hence, it passes it onward to operate yet another "living experience of Self Awareness" as a type of "wet ware". In other words, I Am is experiencing its name of I AM ME, only in a movement of entity. Entity, in physics, is described as a "point in time". The Tarot Wheel of Fortune/Fortune then also represents the Alpha and Omega of personalities.

This can be considered as the natural function of Jupiter on this path, as he is often considered to be the Great Teacher and The Lord of the Force of Life and so the wheel of fortune is the symbol of Life itself. It is the Duality, of Female/receptive magnetic force and Male expressive-electric force that spin this wheel, and that is why the Greek Sphinx is shown sitting atop the wheel of Thoth's Fortune tarot card, as it is an androgynous figure, representing the Soul/Psyche.

The Sphinx is also the symbol of the traditional Gate Way between the life and death of a Personality. When the Personality can successfully conciliate between opposites, it is kept intact and is then passed through the Gate of Life and Death, keeping full memory of its past and moving forward into the present. That is why some Archetypal personalities are named on this planet, for they keep showing up throughout history as teachers, healers, and/ or Gnostic Souls, whose personalities and Soul immortality are linked in a conciliatory flow of Life Force, that continually expands Self-Awareness. Rotation of the Wheel of Life cycles is then considered a sequence, something which begins and ends and begins again. This is rhythm, a kind of periodicity that is cause and effect and can be considered the domain of the Causal Intelligence (Causal body of the Human Aura), the Intelligence of Cause. The human Soul can be seen, often by intense Prana Yama yoga training, as the Human Aura, composed of 8 "Beings", therefore a type of Fractal of Self-Awareness of the Higher Self. To forestall any comments, most people say there are 7 Auric Beings, but that is because they have confused the body with separation, as if it was some kind of infection that the soul must fight off. The Physical body is an Auric Being as well, for it too is comprised of the light spectrum! Besides, living condensed forms of matter are the Soul's lifework!

The Higher Self or "Real Person", does judge the personality's work. If the Personality is flexible and able to perform under extremes, in Life's Great Work, expanding and liberating the alive from self-perceived limitations of operation, it is not "put into the sleep of death", which is a form of anesthesia, and "operated upon". Rather, this Artificial form of Soul, is allowed to continue the Path it is so successful on. Therefore, to be mentally expansive and liberated, in a world where operations of form are often restricted by rules and violent enforcement of those rules, that personality becomes too valuable to "put to sleep" and it is sent in again, and again, often many times, to help in the evolution of personal presentations of Life. This also means, such a personality begins operating more than just five senses, but also is endowed with the Soul Senses, which we often call Psychic abilities. The Soul/Spirit is an ardent believer in "Don't fix it if it ain't broke"!

As Stated, The Sphinx image represents the Soul as a regulatory intelligence as it regulates the amount of information, from the Higher Self, that the personality can absorb without overpowering it with "too much information". This action of the soul is like how the atmosphere of earth regulates the amount of solar ultraviolet light that can reach the surface of the planet, thus protecting planetary life. It is nice to know that the Soul is a Sphinx-Mother and that it adores its personality enough to pay attention to them, but this attention is of no use to the Personality unless it pays attention to the Soul. Again, the Qabalistic axiom of "Above All things Know Thyself", has great meaning here!

Now unless surrounded by Trump Tarot cards, The Thoth-key 10-Fortune, doesn't speak of "personality incarnations" but rather of good or ill fortune on the Querent's personal daily wheel of life. Hence, the reading will convey the personal Soul's advice to the Querent, often by showing opposites in their life that must be joined to succeed.

It is also important to know that personalities are not your Soul, they aren't really you at all, just Artificial Intelligence, which is used to operate the wet ware (brain) of Life, called the "Alive". The Soul is in all actuality, a Solar Evolutionary Photon Intelligence, and/or The Quantum side of the Universe, while the human body, although a genetically modified animal form of earth, made to "channel" the Higher Frequencies of The Solar Conscious, is originally operated by the "instinctual atomic mind" of lady Earth. There are many errors to be solved in the "animal survival mind", and as Psyche of the Star's, we have created an artificial persona, a "ME", that is supposed to connect the Above Conscious of the Sun's/Son to the below conscious of the animal kingdom, therefore allowing the corrections that are necessary to expand and liberate the survival mind from concepts enforced by mortal- limitation. Hence, welcoming the "Animal Mind", i.e. "The Beast Prince", into the more advanced mental-immortal realms of Psyche.

Your Real Person is composed of "many", and your consciousness can actually "step back" into your Soul-Observer and see the error (s) in personal perspectives that keep your personality from preforming optimally in the operation of the wet-ware that is your physical body. Thus, each of us can take full responsibility for our actions or inaction, whatever they may be, and expand and liberate our very own personal software from dysfunction. Hence, we are not subject to the "fate of a nation", unless of course, that Nation is our master, an artificial stand-in- authority for our own soul. We are not alone in our dysfunction, we are loved and observed by our Very Soul/Sun, as personalities are Its children, and often as children they need guidance from a more experienced source. We often call this guidance, Fate.

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Great fortune in astrology is attributed to the Planet Jupiter and the Tarot Card of Fortune is Jupiter's card. The Hebrew letter correspondence is Kaph, the palm of the hand, which is how palmists read fortune. The planet Jupiter is not just considered good fortune, rather he is also the incalculable factor of luck. Therefore, the

Tarot-Key 10-Fortune or the traditional Wheel of Fortune, is often referred to as "The karmic wheel of Life".

Representing the Universe in its constant state of change, the Thoth Tarot card of Fortune shows a background of distorted stars, as would be seen from a spinning platform. Some are light, some are dark, all are united in balance, issuing lightning that blaze through the firmament in blue and violate plumes. Suspended during this churning, swirling mass, is a ten spoked wheel (representing the 10 Sephiroth of the Tree of Life) and the sphere of Malkuth (Kingdom), indicating governance of physical affairs.

The Tarot images of the Three Forms of Energy that govern the movement of phenomena, are the Sworded Sphinx, Hermanubis, and Typhon. Representing the four Kerubs, the Sphinx is a composite of, the bull, the lion, the eagle and the man which also correspond to the four magic virtues of, To Know, To Will, To Dare and To Keep Silent. The four alchemical elements, summed with a fifth, called Spirit, form the pentagram.

In Alchemy, the Sphinx represents the element sulfur and is temporarily exalted at the top of the Wheel. Held in her paws is a roman short sword. The simian element dominates in the god Hermanubis, seen here climbing up the left side of the Wheel. Even though he is a composite god, in this instance, Hermanubis represents the alchemical Mercury.

In Egyptian Qabalah, the God Typhon, depict as the crocodile headed and serpent tailed beast on the right side of the wheel, who in the primitive world represent volcanoes and horrifying winds also represents the alchemical element of Salt. In Mythology, Typhon angered Zeus who blasted him with lightning bolts, thus making Typhon the father of hot and poisonous winds who also begets Harpies. One would think that interpretation ends there, but in truth, lightning which destroys, also begets, leading us to understand the Unity of Supreme attainment and the delight of reconstruction from destruction. This could also be understood as the logic of Karma.

It behooves us to understand that no matter how dense and dull a phenomenon may be, a time will come when it must stir. The end and reward for our efforts may become lucid quietude but change will come in the Universe, in which pause soon degrades into the original entropy and/or original inertia. Thus, the correction is Changing the motion of comfortable atoms, so that carbon atoms of the living do not become carbon atoms of entropy, id Est, diamonds.

All prosperity begins in the mind and is dependent only upon the full use of our creative imagination.

- Ruth Ross, Prospering Woman

Therefore, Fortune or Wheel of Fortune card- key X (Roman Numeral 10) in the Tarot Deck, represents the universal principle of abundance, liberation, expansion, and prosperity.

In this good fortune is supported in astrological terms as Jupiter represents the planet of luck, opportunity, and abundance. Hence this symbol reminds us of that Divinity/Psyche is the source of all fortune and as inheritors of this unlimited substance we must accept our positions as Sons and Daughters of the Psyche. This awakens us to the possibilities that can turn our lives in more positive liberating and expansive directions.

Let us open our minds with welcome by saying:

I am a prosperous individual.

I Am the abundance that created Me.

I enjoy manifesting internal abundance externally!

From the North, South, East and West, fortune flows to me in every way that is best. For those most interested in performing a prosperity ritual, impeccability demands a use of corresponding images and substances in a "prosperity altar" ritual of Scrying. So here are the:

***In Western Hermetic Qabalistic Magick, the concept of a "Being" encompasses multiple levels of existence, ranging from spiritual and divine entities to the individual human soul. Understanding what a "Being" is in this context involves exploring how it relates to the larger framework of Qabalah, the Tree of Life, and Magickal principles. Here's a breakdown:

1. The Human Being as a Microcosm

In Hermetic Qabalah, a human being is considered a microcosm (a smaller reflection) of the macrocosm (the universe). This idea is central to understanding the relationship between humans and the divine in Hermeticism. The human soul or being is seen as a manifestation of the divine, created in the image of God and connected to higher spiritual realms. This means that every human being contains within themselves the entire structure of the Tree of Life and has the potential for spiritual ascent and transformation.

• The Tree of Life: The ten Sephiroth (spheres) on the Tree of Life represent different levels of consciousness, existence, and divine attributes. A human being's essence is tied to these spheres, if from look up starting at Malkuth (the physical realm) and having the potential to reach Kether (the divine unity with the Godhead).
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• In all actuality we all came down the Tree (From Kether to Malkuth-The lightning path) as Photonic Being and "landed on Earth" (fallen angels). This is necessary because we are of the Celestial and haven't an electromagnetic body! Hence, are not sensual nor intimate with organic life forms.

2. Divine Beings

In Western Hermetic Qabalistic Magick, there are also higher beings or entities that exist on different levels of reality, particularly on the Tree of Life. These beings can include:

• Angels: Spiritual beings that are associated with different Sephiroth and have specific roles in the universe. For example, Metatron is associated with Kether, while Michael is linked to Tiphareth.
• Archangels: Higher-order spiritual beings who rule over the elemental worlds and the zodiac.
• Gods/Goddesses: In Hermetic systems, deities from various traditions (often Egyptian, Greek, or Roman) are seen as archetypes or forces that correspond to aspects of the Tree of Life or cosmic functions. These gods and goddesses are not separate from the divine but are seen as manifestations or facets of the One.

3. Magickal Being

In the context of Western Hermetic Magick, a "Being" could also refer to the magickal self, which is a construct of the practitioner’s own divine potential. This is closely tied to concepts like:

• True Will: In Thelemic philosophy, which influences modern Hermetic Magick, every individual has a True Will, which is their ultimate divine purpose or path. The process of realizing and manifesting the True Will is central to the evolution of the magickal being.
• The Holy Guardian Angel: In systems influenced by Crowley and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Holy Guardian Angel (HGA) is a personal, divine aspect of oneself. It is a being or force with which the practitioner seeks to establish conscious contact in order to gain spiritual insight and fulfillment of their True Will. This connection is central to the A.'.A.'. system of initiation.

4. The Higher Self

In Hermetic Qabalah, the "Being" of a human also refers to the concept of the Higher Self or Divine Self, often associated with the Sephirah Tiphareth. This aspect of the self is a point of balance between the lower personality and the divine. It is the individual’s perfected spiritual essence, which is connected to the divine realms but still exists as part of the human experience.

The Higher Self is the ideal expression of the individual's consciousness, serving as a bridge between their earthly incarnation and their divine purpose or True Will.

5. The Ain Soph and the Monad

At the highest level, "Being" in Hermetic Qabalah is connected to the concept of the Ain Soph, which is the infinite, boundless light from which all existence emanates. This is the source of all creation, and it represents the unknowable aspect of the divine. The Monad (One) refers to the unified source of all existence, which is expressed through the unfolding levels of reality down the Tree of Life.

A being’s ultimate spiritual goal is often understood as returning to this state of unity with the divine, through processes of spiritual ascension and magickal work.

6. Elemental and Astral Beings

In Magickal practice, practitioners may also encounter or invoke elemental and astral beings:

• Elemental beings: Entities that embody the primal forces of nature, corresponding to the four classical elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. They are connected to the Sephiroth of Yesod and Malkuth, among others.
• Astral beings: These are beings that exist within the astral plane, which is the realm of thought, emotion, and imagination. In Hermetic Magick, the astral plane is where the practitioner can project their consciousness, encounter archetypal forces, and work with spiritual beings.

Summary

In Western Hermetic Qabalistic Magick, a "Being" encompasses a wide spectrum, from the individual human as a microcosm reflecting divine order to higher spiritual beings like angels and gods, and ultimately the Divine itself, represented by the Ain Soph.

Humans are seen as multi-dimensional beings with physical, astral, and spiritual components, all of which are interconnected with the broader spiritual cosmos. Through magickal practices, humans seek to awaken their higher aspects and align with divine forces, achieving spiritual ascent and unity with their True Will.

Correspondences (Thoth Tarot): Key 10-Fortune & key 14-Art (Temperance on other decks).

• In the Thoth Tarot, Temperance is called Art and represents the art of Alchemy and/or the combining of opposites to create balance.
• The Astrological sign: Art --Sagittarius
• Astrological Planet: 
• Fortune--Jupiter.
•  The Astrological form of Art: I perceive.
• The astrological motion of Fortune: I seek.

• Rune-stones: Art (Temperance)- Raido, communication, union, reunion, and journeys; means "to read, to interpret."
• Rune-stones: Fortune- Inguz, completion, release, and sharing; the hero.
• Primary Colors: Blue; (secondary colors, royal blue, deep blue, bright blue, powder blue, sky blue)
• Chakra: Throat Chakra (5th Chakra) governing expression, communication, creativity, mantras, media, inspiration, self-expression, speech, sound, devotion, spiritual expression, faith, religious inspiration.
• Stones and minerals: Sapphire, sodalite, lapis lazuli, bornite (peacock copper), abalone, blue fluorites, and chalcedonies.
• Musical notes: Art- G#.  Wheel of Fortune-A#
• Hebrew Qabalah letters: Art- Simple letter--Anger. Wheel of Fortune-Double letter-Riches-Poverty
• Path for Art: Samekh, The Intelligence of Probation.
• The Path of Fortune, The Intelligence of Conciliation.
• Symbol of Meaning: Art-Prop.  Wheel of Fortune- Fist
• Plant essences: Art- Hyssop, Bergamot, Angelica
•                        Wheel of Fortune: Cedar, Nutmeg, Clove.

Magic Abilities (psychic frequency of energy): Telepathy which is the ability to communicate across time/space without the uses of the mundane five senses. Also, prequ, the feeling of sensing something which has not yet happened but will. The opposite of Deja vu.

In the Art card, Spirit that is Female polarity of energy(magnetic) and the soul is the Male polarity of energy (electric) are combined as Androgyny, who is our Holy Guardian Angel. According to C G. Jung, spirit appears as the perfect female to males and the perfect male to females. Here we have Spirit as the Alchemist, the Homeopath, pouring the liquid of life from the silver urn into the golden urn, never losing a drop of life in the transformation from life to death, i.e. the transition of soul to its spirit.

Fortune is shown as the Karmic wheel of life. Fortune comes from the Latin fortuna, meaning, chance, fate, luck, and destiny. The word Wheel comes from the Greek kyklos, meaning cycle and wheel. All life is shaped of a spiral (spirit means "spiral entity") which modern scientists have now confirmed.

The Wheel of Fortune is from November 22nd to December 20th, and the Northern peoples of Europe celebrated a holiday in December called Yule, in honor of cycles, circles, and spirals of life. Yule comes from the Gaelic gule, meaning Wheel.

If one wish to get Intune with these corresponding frequencies it is important that one sets up the Prosperity Altar, with the Art and Fortune card for scrying, along with the herbal essences or plants themselves, and the corresponding stones. It would also behest one to use tuning forks or "singing bowls" that are tuned to the notes of the two cards, as these are the frequencies of the Psyche they operate on. One then can set up the ritual anyway they prefer, incorporating all the above. Light the herbal incense, hit the notes, and scry the cards...and enjoy the resulting transformation!

In general, the card means that when the Higher Self brings the Four Elements (alchemy) under control, the vibratory patterns (serpentine forces), become our companion and we are no longer bound to the wheel. The Three figures on the Wheel of Fortune represent the "Three Alchemical Principles", which are called in the Hindu system Gunas.

• Sativa (philosophic Mercury-Superconscious)
• Rajas (Sulfur- activity, passion, and desire
• Tamas (Salt-- ignorance and inertia, sub-consciousness.)

It is accepted that the Wheel of Fortune represents the revolution of natural phases. In the Golden Dawn papers, Mercury is attributed to Kether, Salt is attributed to Chokmah and Sulfur is attributed to Binah., i.e. "The Three Principles of Nature".

When FORTUNE-ATU 10- is thrown during a reading, it indicates:

• That in the next 10 weeks or 10 months there shall be new opportunities for creating fortune in the querent's life.
• Life is moving and busy here, so breakthroughs in prosperity and abundance are approaching fast.
• Generally, this is a good luck card depicting rewards and recognition for things completed.
• Change.

Remember, when at the bottom of the Wheel, you have only one way to go and that is Up!

• Good fortune and happiness, but within bounds.

• Sometimes they will be or have been, experiencing a form of intoxication with success, which is due to change.
• In the next 10 weeks or 10 months, the querent will experience the opportunity for prosperity, abundance, and good fortune; a kind of fortunate breakthrough.
• The manifestation of something anticipated.

According to the dignity of the accompanying cards, this is fate at work, where the querent must await the outcome of events set into motion and there is nothing more to do but to wait and observe how the universal energies respond.

• There is unity in Diversity so seemingly opposite and unrelated elements are coming together creating a complete surprise in unity. This unseen summation is what we often call "fate" because we were unable to see the outcome of our actions.

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