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78.33 You may well consider the very informative difference between a thing in itself and its relationships or functions. There is much study of archetype which is actually the study of functions, relationships, and correspondences. The study of planets, for instance, is an examp
10th House - Ambition
In astrology, the tenth house of the natal chart is ruled by Capricorn and the planet Saturn. The cusp of the house is additionally called Midheaven (or MC, standing for Medium Coeli), which demonstrates the kins of profession that one takes after. For the most part, the entire t
11th House - Friendships
The eleventh house in astrology is governed by the zodiac sign Aquarius and the planet Uranus. It is co-ruled by the planet Saturn as before Uranus' revelation, Saturn was the sign's traditional ruler. The eleventh house is normally called the house of companions, and it in fact
12th House - Secrets
The twelfth house of the zodiac is ruled by the sign Pisces and Neptune. Before Neptune was found, Jupiter was considered its ruler, and since then it has been considered as the co-ruler of this mysterious house. The 12th house is likewise called the house of the instinct, of dre
1st House - Self
- Planet:Mars - Zodiac Sign:Aries - Self, Identity, Consciousness, Ego, Our Focus, Appearance, Character, Body, Appearance
2nd House - Value
In astrology, the second house signifies the way someone attracts or repels money, and also the way that he or she chooses to spend it. One's values on ownership is also expressed here, as well as one's system of values. The second house is traditionally ruled by Taurus and its r
3rd House - Communication
Palace of the Goddess
4th House - Home
The fourth house in astrology rules everything that is related with the individual's history and roots. This includes everything related to the home, the family, and the ancestors. All issues that are connected to one's locality and one's property and land, and houses are communi
5th House - Pleasure
The fifth house is in charge of pleasure, love, and amusement. It is a fairly fundamental house for one's ordinary reality, where the nearness of almost any planet is decidedly a great influence on an individual's life.
6th House - Health
The sixth house of a natal chart is generally ruled by Virgo and planet Mercury. The aspects of life that the sixth house alludes to involve one's work, wellbeing, individual cleanliness, daily schedules, and duties.
7th House - Relationships
In astrology, the seventh house is generally connected with Libra. As such, its planetary ruler is Venus and it is known as the house of relationships and partnerships. Its placement opposite to the first house on the natal chart makes quite a lot of sense, as the first house rep
8th House - Sex and Death
In astrology, the eighth house is the house of the Scorpio and the planet Pluto. It is viewed as the house of sex, taboos, death, resurrection and other people’s possessions. We can infer from these general fields that it also rules legacies, heritages, and wills. Likewise, the e
9th House - Spirituality
House of God
Ace - The Magician
Potential is the main theme here - there is the promise of much to be achieved, but it is still in its latent stages. The archetype is the The Magician, who represents willpower, energy, creativity and vitality. We see the same themes applied to the aces but in each of their suit
Ace of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |love, new feelings, emotional awakening, creativity, spirituality, intuition|coldness, emptiness, emotional loss, blocked creativity, feeling unloved, gloominess|
Ace of Pentacles
Upright: opportunity, prosperity, new venture Reversed: lost opportunity, missed chance, bad investment
Ace of Swords
Upright: breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind Reversed: confusion, brutality, chaos
Ace of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |inspiration, creative spark, new initiative, new passion, enthusiasm, energy|delays, blocks, lack of passion, lack of energy, hesitancy, creative blocks|
Aquarius
Intelligent, inventive, humanistic, friendly, altruistic, and reformative
Aries
Brave, powerful, direct, independent, innocent, assertive, fearless
Astrology MOC
Houses Planets Zodiac Signs Sects
Attachment Styles
- Avoidant Attachment - Anxious Attachment
Cancer
Nurturing, Supportive, Healing, Compassionate, Unconditionally Loving
Capricorn
Driven, patient, strategic, determined, disciplined, responsible
Chakras - 1st Chakra
*Location:* base of spine *Color:* red *Sound:* lam *Word:* survival *Belief(s):* - all me - trust no one
Chakras - 2nd Chakra
*Location:* pelvis *Color:* orange *Sound:* vam *Word:* pleasure *Belief(s):* - all me
Chakras - 3rd Chakra
#### "Desire to avoid confrontation with you is causing a conflict within me"
Chakras - 4th Chakra
#### selfless
Chakras - 5th Chakra
#### "Get out of the way and let the energy flow through you"
Chakras - 6th Chakra
#### "Root of all suffering is a separation from the divine" Be the Witness
Chakras - 7th Chakra
#### "Beyond fear is freedom"
Chakras
- Energy of life - Frequency - Interacts with the electromagnetic field - Spinning vortexes of energy - View expands as one goes from root to crown - Connected to - Subconscious/Intuition - Digestive system
Conjunction Aspect
Planets unite blend their energies together. Shows focus.
Cups
_emotion, feelings, intuition, relationships_
Death
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Eight - The Hermit
From balance and harmony, inevitably transition must come. The cycle is drawing close to an end, which though is only natural, can also be felt as a loss or a crisis. The key parts of this degree are about letting go, and bringing something to a close. The Hermit is the archetype
Eight of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |abandonment, walking away, letting go, searching for truth, leaving behind|stagnation, monotony, accepting less, avoidance, fear of change, staying in bad situation|
Eight of Pentacles
Upright: apprenticeship, passion, high standards Reversed: lack of passion, uninspired, no motivation
Eight of Swords
Upright: imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization Reversed: self acceptance, new perspective, freedom
Eight of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |movement, speed, progress, quick decisions, sudden changes, excitement|waiting, slowness, chaos, delays, losing momentum, hastiness, being unprepared|
Five - The Pope
At the fifth degree, we have reached the limits of our earthly realm, and in order to grow, we must look upward. The archetype of the The Hierophant is the mediator between the realms of heaven and earth, and so this degree is about transition, about leaving what is familiar to e
Five of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |loss, grief, disappointment, sadness, mourning, discontent, feeling let down|acceptance, moving on, finding peace, contentment, seeing positives|
Five of Pentacles
Upright: need, poverty, insecurity Reversed: recovery, charity, improvement
Five of Swords
Upright: unbridled ambition, win at all costs, sneakiness Reversed: lingering resentment, desire to reconcile, forgiveness
Five of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |conflict, competition, arguments, aggression, tension, rivals, clashes of ego|end of conflict, cooperation, agreements, truces, harmony, peace, avoiding conflict|
Four - The Emperor
Once in the fourth degree, we are firmly rooted in the world - the previous untempered state has developed and been shaped by the laws of nature. There is a certain stability and organization here, represented by the archetype The Emperor, whose task is to bring order, structure
Four of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |apathy, contemplation, feeling disconnected, melancholy, boredom, indifference, discontent|clarity, awareness, acceptance, choosing happiness, depression, negativity|
Four of Pentacles
Upright: conservation, frugality, security Reversed: greediness, stinginess, possessiveness
Four of Swords
Upright: rest, restoration, contemplation Reversed: restlessness, burnout, stress
Four of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |community, home, celebrations, reunions, parties, gatherings, stability, belonging|lack of support, instability, feeling unwelcome, transience, lack of roots, home conflict|
Gemini
Intelligent, Adaptable, Agile, Communicative, Informative, Connected
Gene Key 21
Control/Authority/Valor.
Gene Key 38
Struggle - Perseverance - Honor
Gene Key 39
Notes/Gene Keys
Gene Key 48
Inadequacy/Resourcefulness/Wisdom.
Gene Keys
Combination of I-Ching, Kabbalah, Human Design, and Astrology MOC. Contemplation on the keys is the goal. To move from Practical Shadow Work to Gift to embodying the Siddhi.
Houses
1st House - Self 2nd House - Value 3rd House - Communication 4th House - Home 5th House - Pleasure 6th House - Health 7th House - Relationships 8th House - Sex and Death 9th House - Spirituality 10th House - Ambition
Judgment
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Jupiter
Luck, Growth, Expansion, Optimism, Abundance, Understanding
Justice
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King of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |wise, diplomatic, balance between head and heart, devoted, advisor, counsellor|overwhelmed, anxious, cold, repressed, withdrawn, manipulative, selfish|
King of Pentacles
Upright: abundance, prosperity, security Reversed: greed, indulgence, sensuality
King of Swords
Upright: head over heart, discipline, truth Reversed: manipulative, cruel, weakness
King of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |leadership, vision, big picture, taking control, daring decisions, boldness, optimism|forceful, domineering, tyrant, vicious, powerless, ineffective, weak leader|
Knight of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |idealist, charming, artistic, graceful, tactful, diplomatic, mediator, negotiator|disappointment, tantrums, moodiness, turmoil, avoiding conflict, vanity|
Knight of Pentacles
Upright: efficiency, hard work, responsibility Reversed: laziness, obsessiveness, work without reward
Knight of Swords
Upright: action, impulsiveness, defending beliefs Reversed: no direction, disregard for consequences, unpredictability
Knight of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |courageous, energetic, charming, hero, rebellious, hot tempered, free spirit|arrogant, reckless, impatient, lack of self control, passive, volatile, domineering|
Leo
Brave, Playful, Leader, Fun, Warm, Protective, Generous, Charismatic
Libra
Charming, Harmonious, Diplomatic, Easy-going Nature, Polished
Major Arcana
The Major Arcana is a 22 card set within the tarot that is considered to be the core and the foundation for the deck. All of the deck is filled with archetypal significance, but this is most pronounced within the Major Arcana. These cards follow a storyline that tells of the spir
Mars
Aggression, Sex, Action, Desire, Competition, Courage, Passion
Mercury
Mind, Communication, Intellect, Reason, Language, Intelligence
Minor Arcana of TdM
Ten - The Wheel of Fortune
Minor Arcana
Temporary.
Moon
Unconsciousness, Emotions, Instincts, Habits, Moods, Creativity
Neptune
Dreams, Intuition, Mysticism, Imagination, Delusions
Nine - The Hermit
From balance and harmony, inevitably transition must come. The cycle is drawing close to an end, which though is only natural, can also be felt as a loss or a crisis. The key parts of this degree are about letting go, and bringing something to a close. The Hermit is the archetype
Nine of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |wishes coming true, contentment, satisfaction, success, achievements, recognition, pleasure|unhappiness, lack of fulfilment, disappointment, underachievement, arrogance, snobbery|
Nine of Pentacles
Upright: fruits of labor, rewards, luxury Reversed: reckless spending, living beyond means, false success
Nine of Swords
Upright: anxiety, hopelessness, trauma Reversed: hope, reaching out, despair
Nine of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |last stand, persistence, grit, resilience, perseverance, close to success, fatigue|stubbornness, rigidity, defensiveness, refusing compromise, giving up|
Numerology
I Ching - progressive decimal system. The numbers build on top of each other. Every card is experiencing a transformation.
Opposition Aspect
Creates deep tension. Frustration if not integrated.
Page of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |idealism, sensitivity, dreamer, naivete, innocence, inner child, head in the clouds|emotional vulnerability, immaturity, neglecting inner child, escapism, insecurity|
Page of Pentacles
Upright: ambition, desire, diligence Reversed: lack of commitment, greediness, laziness
Page of Swords
Upright: curiosity, restlessness, mental energy Reversed: deception, manipulation, all talk
Page of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |adventure, excitement, fresh ideas, cheerfulness, energetic, fearless, extroverted|hasty, impatient, lacking ideas, tantrums, laziness, boring, unreliable, distracted|
Pentacles
Suit of Pentacles_nature, body, material world, stability_
Pisces
Mystical, intuitive, imaginative, compassionate, sensitive and romantic
Planetary Aspects
Opposition Aspect
Pluto
Transformation, Power, Death, Rebirth, Evolution
Queen of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |compassion, warmth, kindness, intuition, healer, counsellor, supportive|insecurity, giving too much, overly-sensitive, needy, fragile, dependence, martyrdom|
Queen of Pentacles
Upright: practicality, creature comforts, financial security Reversed: self-centeredness, jealousy, smothering
Queen of Swords
Upright: complexity, perceptiveness, clear mindedness Reversed: cold hearted, cruel, bitterness
Queen of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |confident, self-assured, passionate, determined, social, charismatic, vivacious, optimistic|demanding, vengeful, low confidence, jealous, selfish, temperamental, bully|
RWS
Major Arcana
Sagittarius
Ambitious, Lucky, Moral, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Open, Versatile
Saturn
Structure, Law, Restriction, Discipline, Responsibility, Obligation, Ambition
Scorpio
Passionate, Driven, Perceptive, Emotional, Sacrificing, Determined
Sects
_Sect_ is a fundamental concept in astrological tradition. Sect comes from the latin noun _secta,_ meaning “a way, a road.” Sect is division. In astrology, sect refers to the division of planets and signs into the polarities of diurnal (day) and nocturnal (night). Studying tradit
Seven - The Chariot
After experiencing the delights of the world, the next step in the journey of spiritual development is taking action - to give back towards the world. This action is typically inspiring and dynamic. In a sense, it is also a mirror of the third degree, but made instead of wild and
Seven of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |choices, searching for purpose, illusion, fantasy, daydreaming, wishful thinking, indecision|lack of purpose, disarray, confusion, diversion, distractions, clarity, making choices|
Seven of Pentacles
Upright: hard work, perseverance, diligence Reversed: work without results, distractions, lack of rewards
Seven of Swords
Upright: deception, trickery, tactics and strategy Reversed: coming clean, rethinking approach, deception
Seven of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |protectiveness, standing up for yourself, defending yourself, protecting territory|giving up, admitting defeat, yielding, lack of self belief, surrender|
Sextile Aspect
Planets collaborate and work well together. Easy flow of energy.
Six - The Lovers
Pleasure and enjoyment is referenced here in the sixth degree. Here the primary motive is to find that which we are attracted to, and take in the beauty that the world offers us. The archetype of this degree, The Lovers too is concerned with the appreciation of beauty and pleasur
Six of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |nostalgia, memories, familiarity, healing, comfort, sentimentality, pleasure|stuck in past, moving forward, leaving home, independence|
Six of Pentacles
Upright: charity, generosity, sharing Reversed: strings attached, stinginess, power and domination
Six of Swords
Upright: transition, leaving behind, moving on Reversed: emotional baggage, unresolved issues, resisting transition
Six of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |success, victory, triumph, rewards, recognition, praise, acclaim, pride|failure, lack of recognition, no rewards, lack of achievement|
Square Aspect
Creates restrictions and obstacles. Planets push each other to integrate.
Strength and Justice
Traditionally, the decks like the Marseilles Tarot decks have placed the Justice card as the 8th card, and the Strength card as the 11th card in the Major Arcana. The images remained pretty much the same as as they are today – just the numbering was different.
Strength
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Sun-Moon-Rising
- Sun signifies your life’s purpose and how you shine. The big energy. - Life's Purpose - Where and How You Shine
Sun
Ego, Basic Personality, Consciousness, Vitality, Stamina
Swords
_logic, ideas, intellect, communication_
Tarot and Tree of Life
| Tarot Card | Letter | Meaning | Symbolic Meaning | | | ------------------------ | ------ | ------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------- |
Tarot
Numerology
Taurus
Steady, driven, patient, persistent, solid, determined, trustworthy
TdM
Jodorowsky Talks Tarot
Temperance
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Ten - The Wheel of Fortune
Here the cycle comes to a close. This degree is about the turn of the wheel that starts this cycle anew - as represented by its archetype, The Wheel of Fortune. It is the degree of both endings and beginnings, which can bring about mixed feelings of completion, fulfillment, excit
Ten of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |happiness, homecomings, fulfillment, emotional stability, security, domestic harmony|unhappy home, separation, domestic conflict, disharmony, isolation|
Ten of Pentacles
Upright: legacy, culmination, inheritance Reversed: fleeting success, lack of stability, lack of resources
Ten of Swords
Upright: failure, collapse, defeat Reversed: can't get worse, only upwards, inevitable end
Ten of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |burden, responsibility, duty, stress, obligation, burning out, struggles|failure to delegate, shouldering too much responsibility, collapse, breakdown|
The Activation Sequence
The Sphere of Life's Work Gene Key 48 The Pathway of Challenge The Sphere of Evolution Gene Key 21 The Pathway of Breakthrough The Sphere of Radiance Gene Key 39 The Pathway of Core Stability The Sphere of Purpose Gene Key 38
The Chariot
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The Devil
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The Emperor
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The Empress
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The Fool
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The Hanged Man
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The Hermit
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The Hierophant
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The High Priestess
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The Keys
Notes/Gene Keys
The Lines
Has connection to the I-Ching.
The Lovers
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The Magician
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |willpower, desire, being resourceful,, skill, ability, concentration, manifestation|manipulation, cunning, trickery, wasted talent, illusion, deception|
The Moon
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The Star
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The Sun
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The Tower
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The Venus Sequence
Notes/Gene Keys
The Wheel of Fortune
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The World
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Three - The Empress
At this stage, the energy that was latent and building in the prior degrees is unleashed - something raw and untamed is coming to fruition - usually a joyous occasion. This suggests the archetype of The Empress, who represents fertility and expression into the material realm.
Three of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |friendship, community, gatherings, celebrations, group events, social events|gossip, scandal, excess, isolation, loneliness, solitude, imbalanced social life|
Three of Pentacles
Upright: teamwork, collaboration, building Reversed: lack of teamwork, disorganized, group conflict
Three of Swords
Upright: heartbreak, suffering, grief Reversed: recovery, forgiveness, moving on
Three of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |momentum, confidence, expansion, growth, foresight, looking ahead|restriction, limitations, lack of progress, obstacles, delays, frustration|
Trine Aspect
Easy energy. Brings luck, talents and opportunities.
Two - The High Priestess
From potential, we need time to gestate and develop. The twos represent the quiet gathering of strength, or preparation for the move forward into action. The archetype is The High Priestess, who looks within herself for answers.
Two of Cups
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |unity, partnership, attraction, connection, close bonds, joining forces, mutual respect|separation, rejection, division, imbalance, tension, bad communication, withdrawal|
Two of Pentacles
Upright: balancing decisions, priorities, adapting to change Reversed: loss of balance, disorganized, overwhelmed
Two of Swords
Upright: difficult choices, indecision, stalemate Reversed: lesser of two evils, no right choice, confusion
Two of Wands
|Upright Keywords|Reversed Keywords| |---|---| |planning, first steps, making decisions, leaving comfort, taking risks|bad planning, overanalyzing, not taking action, playing it safe, avoiding risk| |||
Uranus
Eccentricity, Unpredictable Changes, Rebellion, Reformation
Venus
Attraction, Love, Relationships, Art, Beauty, Harmony
Virgo
Modest, Humble, Orderly, Altruistic, Logical, Responsible, Organized
Wands
_energy, drive, willpower, creativity, power_