Tarot of the Bohemians: Chapter XI. Second Septenary: 9. The Hermit
9. ט
9th Hebrew letter (Teth).
ORIGIN OF THE SYMBOLISM OF THE NINTH CARD OF THE TAROT.
Hieroglyphically the Teth represents a roof, and suggests the idea of a place of safety, a protection. All the ideas arising from this letter are derived from the alliance of safety and protection given by wisdom.
Astronomically the Teth corresponds with the zodiacal Sign of the Lion.
NINTH CARD OF THE TAROT.
The Hermit.
The following ideas are connected with this card--
1. Protection.
2. Wisdom, Circumspection.
The preserving power of Humanity. The equilibrium of the Father and the Mother.
2. Equilibrium of Realization and Justice.
(Silence.)
3. Nature accomplishing the function of humanity. Equilibrium of the Astral Light and Elementary Existence.
THE NATURAL PRESERVING FORCE.
The Astral Fluid.
9. ט
The Hermit.
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AFFINITIES |
SIGNIFICATIONS |
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Primitive Hieroglyphic: A Roof Kabbalah: IESOD Astronomy: The Lion Month: July Hebrew Letter: Teth (simple) |
Humanity accomplishing the functions of God the Holy Spirit HUMAN LOVE __________ PRUDENCE Silence |
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OBSERVATIONS |
The natural Preserving Force THE ASTRAL FLUID |
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