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On the [[Tree of Life]] of the [[Qabalah]], every [[Sephiroth]] and Path is represent by cards from the '''[[Tarot]]''' (''tar''-oh). The conventional 78-card deck is structured into two distinct parts—the 22 cards of the ''Major Arcana'' (also called the ''Trumps'' or the ''Atu'') and the ''Minor Arcana'', which are composed of four suits (often a variation of cups, swords, wands, and disks). Each suit has ten numbered cards and four "face" cards (usually a variation on kings, queens, princes, and princesses). On the [[Tree of Life]] of the [[Qabalah]], every [[Sephiroth]] and Path is represent by cards from the '''[[Tarot]]''' (''tar''-oh). The conventional 78-card deck is structured into two distinct parts—the 22 cards of the ''Major Arcana'' (also called the ''Trumps'' or the ''Atu'') and the ''Minor Arcana'', which are composed of four suits (often a variation of cups, swords, wands, and disks). Each suit has ten numbered cards and four "face" cards (usually a variation on kings, queens, princes, and princesses).

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Part of the Tree of Life series

On the Tree of Life of the Qabalah, every Sephiroth and Path is represent by cards from the Tarot (tar-oh). The conventional 78-card deck is structured into two distinct parts—the 22 cards of the Major Arcana (also called the Trumps or the Atu) and the Minor Arcana, which are composed of four suits (often a variation of cups, swords, wands, and disks). Each suit has ten numbered cards and four "face" cards (usually a variation on kings, queens, princes, and princesses).

On the Tree, the Sephirot are represented by the various suits of the Minor Arcana, and the 22 Paths are attributed to the Major Arcana or Atu.


The Ten Sephiroth

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1 Kether—The 4 Aces
The Aces are representitive of the four basic elements: Water (Cups), Air (Swords), Fire (Wands), Earth (Disks). However, the elements are not yet manifested in material form...they are in a state of raw potential.

2 Chokmah—The 4 Twos, also the Kings
The elements are now defined in their purest, most harmonious form.

3 Binah—The 4 Threes, also Queens
Things are in motion, but not yet realized.

4 Chesed—The 4 Fours
Here we have the first manifestation, so the Fours are representitive of materialization and solidification. They are symbolized by the Rule of Law, so that there is stability, but in a constrained manner.

5 Geburah—The 4 Fives
The locked system of the Fours has now become upset. The truce has been broken and there is great motion and instability.

6 Tiphareth—The 4 Sixes, also Princes
The four Sixes are representative of their respective elements at their practical best. These cards are symbolized by the ideas of balance and harmony.

7 Netzach—The 4 Sevens
The energy of the elements are now weak and unbalanced. The illusary world of Venus is in play here. This is the realm of the base emotions.

8 Hod—The 4 Eights
The Eights are ruled by Mercury, and so are airy and fleeting. Practical thoughtfulness is active, but on a lower, "real-world" level.

9 Yesod—The 4 Nines
The general rule of the Nines is "change is stability." Although the Nines are cards of pleasure, it is the pleasure of illusion, since they are ruled by the faint light of Luna.

10 Malkuth—The 4 Tens, also Princesses
Finally all things come to an end. The elements have exhausted their energy. However, being the end, it is also the place preceding new beginnings.

The 22 Paths

11 Aleph—The Fool (Atu 0)
Title:

12 Beth—The Magus (Atu I)
Title: The Magus of Power

13 Gimel—The Priestess (Atu II)
Title: The Priestess of the Silver Star

14 Daleth—The Empress (Atu III)
Title: The Daughter of the Mighty Ones

15 Hé—The Emperor (Atu IV)
Title: The Son of the Morning, chief among the Mighty

16 Vau—The Hierophant (Atu V)
Title: The Magus of the Eternal

17 Zain—The Lovers (Atu VI)
Title: The Children of the Voice: the Oracle of the Mighty Gods.

18 Cheth—The Chariot (Atu VII)
Title: The Child of the Powers of the Waters: the Lord of the Triumph of Light

19 Teth—Adjustment (Atu VIII)
Title: The Daughter of the Flaming Sword

20 Yod—The Hermit (Atu IX)
Title: The Prophet of the Eternal, the Magus of the Voice of Power

21 Kaph—Fortune (Atu X)
Title: The Lord of the Forces of Life

22 Lamed—Lust (Atu XI)
Title: The Daughter of the Lords of Truth. The Ruler of the Balance.

23 Mem—The Hanged Man (Atu XII)
Title: The Spirit of the Mighty Waters

24 Nun—Death (Atu XIII)
Title: The Child of the Great Transformers. The Lord of the Gate of Death.

25 Samekh—Art (Atu XIV)
Title: The Daughter of the Reconcilers, the Bringer-Forth of Life

26 Ayin—The Devil (Atu XV)
Title: The Lord of the Gates of Matter. The Child of the Forces of Time.

27 Pé—The Tower (Atu XVI)
Title: The Lord of the Hosts of the Mighty

28 Tzaddi—The Star (Atu XVII)
Title: The Daughter of the Firmament. The Dweller between the Waters.

29 Qoph—The Moon (Atu XVIII)
Title: The Ruler of Flux and Reflux. The Child of the Sons of the Mighty.

30 Resh—The Sun (Atu XIX)
Title: The Lord of the Fire of the World

31 Shin—The Aeon (Atu XX)
Title: The Spirit of the Primal Fire

32 Tau—The Universe (Atu XXI)
Title: The Great One of the Night of Time

32-bis 32-bis—The Queens

31-bis 31-bis—All 22 Atu


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