Tiphareth
The Four Sixes
These cards are attributed to Tiphareth. This Sephira is in some respects the most important of all. It is the centre of the whole system; it is the only Sephira below the Abyss which communicates directly with Kether. It is fed directly from Chokmah and Binah; also from Chesed and Geburah. It is thus admirably fitted to dominate the lower Sephiroth; it is balanced both vertically and horizontally. In the planetary system it represents the Sun; in the system of Tetragrammaton it represents the Son. The entire geometrical complex of the Ruach may be regarded as an expansion from Tiphareth. It represents consciousness in its most harmonized and balanced form; definitely in form, not only in idea, as in the case of the number Two. In other words, the Son is an interpretation of the Father in terms of the mind.
The four Sixes are thus representative of their respective elements at their practical best.
The Six of Wands is called Victory. The outburst of energy in the Five of Wands, which was so sudden and violent that it even gave the idea of strife, has now completely won success. The rule, or lordship, in the suit of Wands is not quite as stable as it might have been if there had been less energy displayed. So, from this point, as soon as the current leaves the middle pillar, the inherent weakness in the element of Fire (which is this: that, for all its purity, it is not completely balanced) leads to very undesirable developments.
The Six of Cups is called Pleasure. This pleasure is a kind of pleasure which is completely harmonized. The zodiacal sign governing the card being Scorpio, pleasure is here rooted in its most convenient soil. This is pre-eminently a fertile card; it is one of the best in the pack.
The Six of Swords is called Science. Its ruler is Mercury, so that the element of success turns away from the idea of division and quarrel; it is intelligence which has won to the goal.
The Six of Disks is called Success; the ruler is the Moon. This is a card of settling down; it is very heavy, wholly lacking in imagination, yet somewhat dreamy. Change is soon coming upon it; the weight of earth will ultimately drag the current down to a mere eventuation of material things. Yet the Moon, being in Taurus, the sign of her exaltation, the best of the Lunar qualities are inherent. Moreover, being a Six, the solar Energy has fertilized her, creating a balanced system for the time being. The card is worthy of the name Success. Remember only that all success is temporary; how brief a halt upon the Path of Labour.
The four Sixes are thus representative of their respective elements at their practical best.
The Six of Wands is called Victory. The outburst of energy in the Five of Wands, which was so sudden and violent that it even gave the idea of strife, has now completely won success. The rule, or lordship, in the suit of Wands is not quite as stable as it might have been if there had been less energy displayed. So, from this point, as soon as the current leaves the middle pillar, the inherent weakness in the element of Fire (which is this: that, for all its purity, it is not completely balanced) leads to very undesirable developments.
The Six of Cups is called Pleasure. This pleasure is a kind of pleasure which is completely harmonized. The zodiacal sign governing the card being Scorpio, pleasure is here rooted in its most convenient soil. This is pre-eminently a fertile card; it is one of the best in the pack.
The Six of Swords is called Science. Its ruler is Mercury, so that the element of success turns away from the idea of division and quarrel; it is intelligence which has won to the goal.
The Six of Disks is called Success; the ruler is the Moon. This is a card of settling down; it is very heavy, wholly lacking in imagination, yet somewhat dreamy. Change is soon coming upon it; the weight of earth will ultimately drag the current down to a mere eventuation of material things. Yet the Moon, being in Taurus, the sign of her exaltation, the best of the Lunar qualities are inherent. Moreover, being a Six, the solar Energy has fertilized her, creating a balanced system for the time being. The card is worthy of the name Success. Remember only that all success is temporary; how brief a halt upon the Path of Labour.
777 for key 6
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Key Scale 6
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Hebrew Names of Numbers and Letters Tiphareth
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English of Col. II. Beauty
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The Heavens of Assiah Shemesh
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English of Col. VI. Sphere of Sol
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Orders of Qliphoth Thagiriron
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Mystic Numbers of the Sephiroth 21
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Elements (with their Planetary Rulers) Air
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The Tree of Life 4th Plane, Middle Pillar
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The Paths of the Sepher Yetzirah I. of the Mediating Influence
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General Attribution of Tarot The 4 Sixes — Emperors or Princes
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The King Scale of Colour (y) Clear pink rose
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The Queen Scale of Colour (h) Yellow (gold)
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The Emperor Scale of Colour (v) Rich salmon
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The Empress Scale of Colour (#) Gold amber
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Selection of Egyptian Gods Asar, Ra [[On, Hrumachis]]
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Complete Practical Attribution of Egyptian Gods Ra
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The Perfected Man The Mighty and Terrible One—the Breast
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Small selection of Hindu Deities Vishu-Hari-Krishna-Rama
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The Forty Buddhist Meditations Buddha R
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Certain of the Hindu and Buddhist Results Vishvarupa-darshana
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Some Greek Gods Iacchus, Apollo, Adonis [[Dionysus, Bacchus]]
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Some Roman Gods Apollo [[Bacchus, Aurora]]
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Selection of Christian Gods (10); Apostles (12); Evangelists (4) and Churches of Asia (7). God the Son (and Maker of fine Weather)
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Animals, Real and Imaginary. Phœnix, Lion, Child [[Spider, Pelican]]
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Plants, Real and Imaginary Acacia, Bay, Laurel, Vine [[Oak, Gorse, Ash, Aswata]]
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Precious Stones Topaz, Yellow Diamond
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Magical Weapons The Lamen or Rosy Cross
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Perfumes Olibanum
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Vegetable Drugs Stramonium, Alcohol, Digitalis, Coffee
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Magical Powers [Western Mysticism] The Vision of the Harmony of Things (also the Mysteries of the Crucifixion), [[Beatific Vision]]
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System of Taoism Li
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Figures related to Pure Number Calvary Cross, Truncated Pyramid, Cube
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Lineal Figures of the Planets, &c., and Geomany Sephirothic Geomantic Figures follow the Planets. Caput and Cauda Draconis are the Nodes of the Moon, nearly = Neptune and Herschel respectively. They belong to Malkuth.
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Transcendental Morality. [10 Virtues (1-10), 7 Sins (Planets), 4 Magick Powers (Elements).] Devotion to Great Work
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Numeration of Col. LI. 800
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English equivalent of Col. LI. õõ (long O)
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The Greek Alphabet ω
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Angels of Briah Metatron
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Choirs of Angels in Briah Chashmalim
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Palaces of Briah H. Ratzon
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Translation of Col. LXXXVII P. of Benevolence
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The Saints or Adepts of the Hebrews Elijah
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The Angelic Functions in the World of Yetzirah he covered his faces: and with two he covered
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The Heavens of Assiah Zebul
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English of Palaces (Col. XCIII) Dwelling
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Contents of Col. XCIV Altar, Mikhael offering souls of just
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bar Ruach
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English of Col. XCVII The Intellect
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Archangels of Assiah Raphael
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Angels of Assiah Malakim
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English of Col. C. Kings
CIII
The Ten Divisions of the Body of God The whole body from the throat to the holy member
CIV
Neshiah
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English of Col. CIV Pasture
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The Ten Hells in Seven Palaces Titahion
CVII
Translation of Hells Pit of Destruction
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Some Princes of the Qliphoth Belphegor
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The Dukes of Edom Pinon
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The Kings of Edom. Hadad of Avith
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Elements and Quarters (Sepher Yetzirah) Depth
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Sephirothic Colours (Dr. Jellinek) White-red
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Officers in a Masonic Lodge Junion Warden
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Egyptian Attribution of Parts of the Soul Aib
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The Soul (Hindu) Lower Manas
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The Chakkras or Centres of Prana (Hinduism) Anahata (heart)
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The Ten Fetters (Buddhism) Udakkha
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Magical Images of the Sephiroth A majestic king, a child, a crucified god
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The Grades of the Order. Adeptus Minor
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The Ten Plagues of Egypt Murrain
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English of Col. VIII., Lines 1-10 Disputers
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The Heavenly Hexagram Sun
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Seven Hells of the Arabs Sa’ir
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Their Inhabitants Sabians
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Seven Heavens of the Arabs. Jannat al-Khuld
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Meaning of Col. CXXVII. Garden of Eternity, made of yellow coral
CXXXVII
Signs of the Zodiac ☉
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Numeration of Arabic Alphabet 700
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Numeration of Greek Alphabet 800
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Diseases (Typical) Heart Lesions
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Magical Formulæ (see Col. XLI) ABRAHADABRA, IAO:INRI