Connection between Atus XIV & XVIII?

Jim Eshelman

"Is it fair to say a card is ruled by another card based on astrological correspondences?"

There might be better language to use to express this but, yes, the underlying idea is at least correct.

The problem is the word "rule." Even in astrology it doesn't mean "dominion" but, rather, similarity of nature. That is, when we say astrologically that "Jupiter rules Sagittarius," this is jargon for "Sagittarius has a nature substantially the same as the nature of Jupiter."

Now, in Tarot we could stretch out the words and say, "Atus XVIII and XIV correspond to principles which, in turn, are 'ruled' by the principle corresponding to Atu X." More words probably make it technically more correct in this case but, at root, the original idea is correct. And if we take the practical astrological definition of "rule" as meaning "expresses the root nature which is substantially reflected in [something else]," then actually the original simple phrase used here is on target.

Ankh

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.

JAE wrote:

"There might be better language to use to express this but, yes, the underlying idea is at least correct.

The problem is the word "rule." Even in astrology it doesn't mean "dominion" but, rather, similarity of nature. That is, when we say astrologically that "Jupiter rules Sagittarius," this is jargon for "Sagittarius has a nature substantially the same as the nature of Jupiter."

Now, in Tarot we could stretch out the words and say, "Atus XVIII and XIV correspond to principles which, in turn, are 'ruled' by the principle corresponding to Atu X." More words probably make it technically more correct in this case but, at root, the original idea is correct. And if we take the practical astrological definition of "rule" as meaning "expresses the root nature which is substantially reflected in [something else]," then actually the original simple phrase used here is on target."

You are gifted Jim. Before you posted, I was tripping over a definition for the word rule. Now, if rule means similarity of nature, could you comment on the word Exalted

Also, here is a list from my note book on planetary magick, I included it in case any one wanted to discuss it on the forum.

Atu XXI The Universe: Saturn.
Rules: Atu XV The Devil: Capricorn & Atu XVII The Star: Aquarius.
Exalted: Atu VIII Adjustment: Libra.

Atu XVI The Tower: Mars.
Rules: Atu IV The Emperor: Aries & Atu XIII Death: Scorpio.
Exalted: Atu XV The Devil: Capricorn

Atu X Fortune: Jupiter.
Rules: Atu XIV Art: Sagittarius & Atu XVIII The Moon: Pisces
Exalted: Atu VII The Chariot: Cancer

Atu XIX The Sun: Sun.
Rules: Atu XI Lust: Leo.
Exalted: Atu IV The Emperor: Aires.

Atu III The Empress: Venus.
Rules: Atu V The Hierophant: Taurus & Atu VIII Adjustment: Libra.
Exalted: Atu XVIII The Moon: Pisces

Atu II The Priestess: Moon.
Rules: Atu VII The Chariot: Cancer.
Exalted: Atu V The Hierophant: Taurus.

Atu I The Magus: Mercury.
Rules: Atu VI The Lovers: Gemini.
Exalted: Atu IX The Hermit

Jim Eshelman

@Ankh said

"You are gifted Jim. Before you posted, I was tripping over a definition for the word rule. Now, if rule means similarity of nature, could you comment on the word Exalted "

It depends on whether you are (1) using the term in astrology per se, or (2) using astrological language in some other area of occultism.

In astrology, Exalted really means nothing different that Ruling. That is, the fundamental nature of a sign most resembles the natures of the ruling and exalted planets of that sign (Cancer is most like Moon and Jupiter), and least resembles the ruling and exalted planets of the opposite sign (Cancer is least like Saturn and Mars). The reasons for the two sets of language form at least as early as Ptolemy is that the two lists were evolved from two different historic channels.

But in other areas of occultism - especially alchemy, and to a somewhat lesser extent in Qabalah - "exalted" means "at its highest and most excellent perfection." I emphasize that this is a non-astrological use of astrologiocal language - but it's the framework within which much alchemical etc. articulation was originally framed.

Ankh

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.

Thank you for the response Jim,

"Quote JAE: It depends on whether you are (1) using the term in astrology per se, or (2) using astrological language in some other area of occultism. "

That would be number 2: Using astrological language in some other area of occultism.

"Quote JAE: But in other areas of occultism - especially alchemy, and to a somewhat lesser extent in Qabalah - "exalted" means "at its highest and most excellent perfection." I emphasize that this is a non-astrological use of astrological language - but it's the framework within which much alchemical etc. articulation was originally framed."

The bold letters are duly noted. I also appreciated the historical reference to Ptolemy. Is this correct? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemy
Also, just to make sure I am clear on this. Was I incorrect to say Planetary Magick instead Inner Alchemy?

Jim Eshelman

@Ankh said

"I also appreciated the historical reference to Ptolemy. Is this correct? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemy "

That's the dude.

"Also, just to make sure I am clear on this. Was I incorrect to say Planetary Magick instead Inner Alchemy?"

I don't know that it matters. It depends on what you actually meant.

Ankh

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law,

"Quote Ankh:
Also, just to make sure I am clear on this. Was I incorrect to say Planetary Magick instead Inner Alchemy?
Quote JAE:
I don't know that it matters. It depends on what you actually meant."
Briefly, what I meant is this: I use the middle pillar ritual in conjunction with Tarot symbolism. As an example: I banish with the LBRP, vibrate the MP, chant the divine names of a Sephiroth, while focusing on the astrological attributions of the Atu's.
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Chant Yhvh eloah v'daath: Raphael: Melaechim: Shemesh. While focusing intently on Atu XIX The Sun: Atu XI Lust Leo and Atu IV The Emperor: Aires.

Ankh

93 Aum418,

"Quote Aum418:I certainly don't think so, and the connections are quite spurious... "
Here is an article by Dr. Paul Clark, Steward of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light. I was hoping to write some thing for the forum about the initiated use of the Tarot, but... I really don't have the time at the momnet, This article is the very best out there and everyone here desrve the best. Enjoy. www.lvx.org/Archive/tarot.htm
Btw, Love your posts.

Aum418

@Ankh said

"93 Aum418,

"Quote Aum418:I certainly don't think so, and the connections are quite spurious... "
Here is an article by Dr. Paul Clark, Steward of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light. I was hoping to write some thing for the forum about the initiated use of the Tarot, but... I really don't have the time at the momnet, This article is the very best out there and everyone here desrve the best. Enjoy. www.lvx.org/Archive/tarot.htm
Btw, Love your posts. "

93,

Thanks for the article.

What I meant is that you can connect anything with anything in Qabalah & Tarot and at that point the connections become rather meaningless (except in showing that all things are connected to each other, of course). Finding the immediate connections is where the real information is at, I think, instead of performing 6 degrees of separation with whatever we want to connect.

IAO131

Frater SOL

I found the following quote in The Cry of the 27th Æthyr (the Æthyr which corresponds to Atu XVIII) from The Vision & the Voice. It directly relates Atu XVIII to the Graal:
there is a cauldron boiling in front of her[...]and in the cauldron is the Rose, the Rose of 49 petals, seething in it. Over the cauldron she[Luna]* has arched her rainbow wings; and her face is bent over the cauldron, and she is blowing opalescent silvery rings on to the Rose*[...]She points downward to the cauldron; and now in it there is the head of a most cruel dragon, black and corrupted[...]And now the dragon rises out of the cauldron, very long and slim (like Japanese Dragons, but infinitely more terrible), and he blots out the whole sphere of the stone.

729

Red Eagle of Death

@Arsihsis said

"in the cauldron is the Rose, the Rose of 49 petals, seething in it."

Can someone explain to me the meaning of the Rose of 49 petals & elaborate on its use in this context, i.e., how it relates to the contents of the Grail?

Jim Eshelman

@Red Eagle of Death said

"
@Arsihsis said
"in the cauldron is the Rose, the Rose of 49 petals, seething in it."

Can someone explain to me the meaning of the Rose of 49 petals & elaborate on its use in this context, i.e., how it relates to the contents of the Grail?"

In simple terms: That rose is a symbol of Babalon. The rose itself is one of her symbols, and 49 is 7 x 7 (this is set up as 7 rings of 7 petals each). It's heart is gold.

There are deeper levels. The rose and its center correspond to the 50 Gates of Understanding (i.e., if Binah) - the 7 x 7 regimen followed by surrendering into the center. It is the insignia on the red of the pastos within the Vault of the Adepti, and also appears as the "redeeming feature" on the floor of that vault (corresponding, among other things to subconsciousness). Etc.

Frater SOL

@Red Eagle of Death said

"
@Arsihsis said
"in the cauldron is the Rose, the Rose of 49 petals, seething in it."

Can someone explain to me the meaning of the Rose of 49 petals & elaborate on its use in this context, i.e., how it relates to the contents of the Grail?"

It is a reference to BABALON. In the same chapter it reads

O Mother, wilt thou never have compassion on the children of earth?
Was it not enough that the Rose should be red with the blood of thine
heart, and that its petals should be 7 and by 7?

Crowley's comment:

This is the use to which Babalon puts the blood of the Masters of
the Temple (see 12th Aethyr) to vivify the rose of eternal creation;
i.e. the attainment of the Master of the Temple fills the world with
life and beauty

...also, see *Warath-Blossoms *from The Book of Lies.