Tarot of the Bohemians: Chapter XI. Second Septenary: 10. The Wheel of Fortune
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
10. י
10th Hebrew letter (Yod).
ORIGIN OF THE SYMBOLISM OF THE TENTH CARD OF THE TAROT.
The hieroglyphic meaning of the Yod is the finger of man; the forefinger extended as a sign of command. This letter has therefore become the image of potential manifestation, of spiritual duration; lastly of the eternity of time, with all the ideas relating to it. 1
The Wheel of Fortune.
Two principal ideas are expressed by this symbol--
1. The idea of Command, of Supremacy.
2. The idea of the duration, of the eternal action of time.
The wheel of fortune suspended upon its axis. To the right Anubis, the genius of good ascending; to the left Typhon, the genius of evil descending, the Sphinx is balanced upon the centre of the wheel, holding a sword in its lion claws.
The first idea is expressed by the ternary, Anubis or positive, Typhon or negative, the balanced Sphinx the ruler.
The second idea is expressed by the wheel, a line without beginning or end, the symbol of eternity.
The 10th arcanum is midway between the 7th and 13th arcana.
7 + 13 = 20 20/2 = 10.
It expresses the incessant equilibrium, which modifies the creative realizations of the septenary by the necessary destruction by Death (arcanum 13). The three arcana, 7, 10, 13, correspond exactly with the Hindu trinity or Trimurti.
Brahma = Creator = Arcanum 7.
Siva = Destroyer = Arcanum 13.
Vishnu = Preserver = Arcanum 10.
The Karma of the Hindus.
2. Reflex of power and of realization.
MAGIC POWER.
Fortune.
(To will.)
3. Reflex of the universal soul.
FORCE POTENTIAL IN ITS MANIFESTATION.
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The Wheel of Fortune.
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AFFINITIES |
SIGNIFICATIONS |
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Primitive Hieroglyphic: The Forefinger Kabbalah: MALCHUT Astronomy: The Virgin Month: August Hebrew Letter: Yod (simple) |
NECESSITY The Karma of the Hindus __________ MAGIC POWER Fortune To Will |
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OBSERVATIONS |
Reflection of the universal soul FORCE POTENTIAL IN ITS MANIFESTATIONS |
