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Divination Path

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   DIVINATION PATH

Gypsy

   As Nathan was hiking along a path one day, he encountered a gypsy, who offered to give him a Tarot reading.
   "Sure!" Nathan responded. "What kind of spread will you be using?"
   "A three-card spread that reveals the past, present, and future," the gypsy replied.

Portal

   "I must warn you, however. This is a magical path with portals that transport you to other dimensions. The decan correspondence and the Tree of Life Association in each card open the portals for you. No need to worry, though. In the end, you will return to this path." Nathan suddenly noticed an archway over the trail that resembled a portal.

Energized Portal

   "If you are ready, I will draw the first card. Ahhh, the Nine of Swords, Mars in Gemini, The Moon in the foundation." The portal suddenly became energized and pulled Nathan into it.

Nine of Swords: Mars in Gemini, The Moon in The Foundation (Yesod)

   On the other side of the portal, Nathan encountered the Nine of Swords. Somehow, he could still hear the gypsy's voice: "A decan, as you know, represents ten degrees of the zodiac and includes the subtle forces symbolized by a zodiac sign and a planet. The Tree of Life association refers to the Emanation on the Tree of Life associated with the subtle forces. The Tree of Life is a glyph that reveals the subtle dimensions of Universal Consciousness. Since you are a facet of Universal Consciousness, the Tree of Life also exists within you. That is how you are made in God's image."

The Tower: Mars

   The gypsy continued, "This card represents the past, which reveals that at some point you have experienced depression or despair. Let's start with the decan. Mars is the God of Power, the fifth Emanation on the Tree of Life. Mars can be a disruptive force, but if used wisely, the subtle force can bring harmony and justice into one's life. You can see that the person in the Nine of Swords is experiencing despair, and the swords suggest that the person is projecting his negativity out at others. Mars, associated with the element of Fire, can be a purifying force that eliminates negativity as well."

The Lovers: Gemini

   "Once you purify your heart and mind and that negativity is eliminated, you can regain paradise, in other words, you can feel a clear connection with the dimensions of your psyche: the divine core, the soul, as well as the masculine and feminine duality of your being in the Kingdom," the gypsy stated.

The High Priestess: The Moon

   The gypsy continued, "But don't forget the Tree of Life Association, in this case The Moon. The Moon represents a deep connection with the subtle forces represented by the paths of the Tree of Life. Through those connections we touch the dimensions of Universal Consciousness and transcend the darkness that can overwhelm us in this world. So despite the darkness of the Nine of Swords, you can also see that the card symbolically presents a way to move beyond despair and negativity. Mars can burn away negativity and purify the mind so that you know the divinity of your essential self and touch the dimensions of Universal Consciousness."

Portal

   "I am now going to draw the second card, which represents the present," the gypsy stated. "Nice. The Three of Cups, Mercury in Cancer and Saturn in Understanding, 'Binah' in Hebrew." Suddenly Nathan noticed another portal ahead on the path, which became energized and drew him in.

Three of Cups: Mercury in Cancer, Saturn in Understanding (Binah)

   Suddenly Nathan was standing near three dancing women who were holding up golden cups during what appeared to be a harvest festival. The gypsy continued, "Again, let's start with the decan correspondence: Mercury in Cancer."

The Magician: Mercury

   "Mercury is the messenger of the Gods, so naturally on one level he represents communication. Mercury is the Roman version of the Egyptian God Thoth, who represents the Logos, the meaning at the heart of all creation. Through Mercury, human beings can create forms in their imagination that manifest as beauty through dance and the arts and can also create abundance and harmony within communities and society as a whole. Through the recognition of the harmony, magnificence, and abundance of the human spirit and the Logos, we can overcome despair, which you apparently have done," the gypsy stated.

The Chariot: Cancer

   Suddenly Nathan saw a knight in a chariot drawn by two sphinxes. The gypsy continued, "Once you have purified your subconscious mind, you are ready to experience the spiritual dimensions. Notice that the knight is leaving the castle. The knight is on a quest to experience the dimensions of Universal Consciousness, which in many ways frees us from the mind-forged manacles of human civilization. We truly know through the quest that we are expansive spiritual beings, divine facets of Universal Consciousness."

The World: Saturn

   The Tree of Life Association is Saturn, the God of Abundance. Saturn, who is Mercury on a higher arc on the Tree of Life, also represents the manifestation of primal form in the process of cosmic evolution. Through Mercury, the human mind creates forms within the imagination. Saturn is the basis for diversity and abundance within the cosmos, the One within the Many in the Kingdom. Without Saturn, we would not be able to manifest the forms within our imagination in the physical plane. Those forms would remain as dreams within our minds. Saturn creates the basis for physical form so that we can create the world every moment in our sphere of influence. Through Saturn and Mercury, we become co-creators with God in this plane."

Portal

   "I am going to draw the third card now, which represents the future. This card bodes well for you, my friend, the Nine of Pentacles, Venus in Virgo, the Moon in The Foundation. The Moon obviously has a powerful influence on you." Suddenly another portal opened and pulled Nathan in.

Nine of Pentacles: Venus in Virgo, The Moon in The Foundation (Yesod)

   Nathan was soon standing near a woman holding up a hooded hawk in her left hand and touching a golden pentacle with her right. The gypsy continued, "Again, let's begin with the decan correspondence: Venus in Virgo."

The Empress: Venus

   "Venus is the Goddess of Love associated with the seventh Emanation of the Tree of Life known as Victory. Venus holds up a prism so that the light of The Sun breaks up into the colors of the rainbow and we know the One within the Many. Through our love of creation, we come to know 'The Marriage of Heaven and Earth, which is the mythological principle associated with Venus. The the love of creation, we can create a world of beauty, abundance, and harmony."

The Hermit: Virgo

   Suddenly Nathan was standing near a hermit on a mountain top. "Notice the six-sided star in the hermit's lamp," the gypsy stated. "The Hermit, within his solitude, has achieved a great height, and the hexagram, which represents the four elements, which include the triplicities of the zodiac and their ruling planets, has lit his way. The Hermit has experienced all the subtle forces within the dimensions of Universal Consciousness, which has enabled him to reach the top of the mountain."

The High Priestess: The Moon

   "And don't forget the Tree of Life Association," the gypsy reminded Nathan. "The Moon Goddess represents the Holy Ghost of the Foundation, the ninth Emanation of the Tree of Life. With Venus, we feel the unseen subtle forces within creation. With Mercury, we create concrete ideas and images of the subtle forces. With The Moon, we manifest those concrete ideas and images in the imagination. From there, we can manifest the subtle energies as we create our world. If we manifest the ideal energies of the subtle forces, we can manifest a world of harmony, magnificence, and abundance."

Continue with Nathan on his journey.