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Introduction

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After writing “Tarot and the Medici Solitaire. A Self-Study Guide to Stalking” in July 2021, it became clear that a library of images for each card of the Minor Arcana was urgently needed.

What’s more, due to the laws of Stalking and its principles of practical application, it was vital to supplement each card with a broad range of examples, illustrating how it might manifest itself in reality.

Since there are 64 cards in a fully elaborated deck, the total number of “tuning fork” examples approaches a thousand.

Meanwhile, the technical capabilities of publishing house engines dictate their own requirements and limitations.

Therefore, it was decided to limit the set of images for each card to 8.

Publishers’ copyright compliance requirements require that authors take images only from resources with a freeCC0-type license.

Therefore, to illustrate correspondence, the author must take photos and images from resources that provide such a license.

For example, Pixabay. For which the author is sincerely grateful to this and similar resources and their creators.

Such resources operate on a goodwill basis and photos from them don’t always meet the necessary requirements for the collection.

Therefore, the Minor Arcana correspondence gallery in this book is neither perfect nor complete.

Rather, it should be regarded as a kind of outline, offering an overview of the subject.

Nevertheless, the author hopes that this gallery of examples will be useful to Tarot practitioners.

Including those practicing Medici Solitaire Stalking.

Once again, as before, the author’s Muse serves as a kind of co-author of this book. I don’t know what She looks like in the flesh, but common decency demands that I acknowledge Her input. Without Her invisible inspiration, participation, suggestions, and, at times, criticism, both this and the author’s earlier books would simply never have become a reality.

So, consider this a coin in Her Karma bank: my deepest gratitude and sincere thanks for Her invaluable contribution.

For those new to the world of the Tarot, I would suggest first getting acquainted with the following books:

— Boris Monosov — “The Magical Russian Tarot”

— Avessalom Podvodny — “Kabbalah of Numbers”

Please, note:

Due to the specifics of Medici Solitaire Stalking, this book looks at and presents examples mainly of “upright” and “neutral” card readings.

Occasionally, “reversed” card interpretations are also considered, if necessary.

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Section 1 — Disks or Diamonds

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Picture “Element Cube”

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In a Classic Tarot deck, cards of the Earth element are designated as Disks, Pentacles or Coins.

In a modern playing deck, the Earth element is designated as Diamonds.

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In Tarot symbolism, the Earth element is associated with purely material or financial aspects of existence and related processes.

The energy of processes and events at the Muladhara Chakra level.

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Here and below, Tarot terminology will be used to refer to the cards.

However, their connection with standard playing card suits will also be mentioned.

Zero of Disks

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Mr. N. has never made an impulsive purchase in his life.

Due to a lack of impulsive money.

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Zero, according to the Kabbalah, is hidden, dormant potential, or something small and insignificant.

Thus, the Zero of Disks is the dormant potential of Matter and Finances. Or something insignificant and small in Material and Financial matters.

For example, it may symbolize a small grain of sand or a coin.

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Fig. 1.0.1 Zero of Disks — an empty room.

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Fig. 1.0.2 Zero of Disks — an empty wallet.

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Fig. 1.0.3 Zero of Disks — a small coin. A sum of money possessing insignificant value for the observer.

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Please, note:

When assessing whether a sum is insignificant or not, the observer’s subjective view of the matter should be taken into account.

For one person, $ 1000 may be an insignificant sum, unworthy of attention.

Nada, nothing, a void, in effect.

While for another, it may be a dream come true, the answer to all their problems.

Therefore, depending on one’s “staure”, the “Zero” of Disks can carry a completely different weight for someone in reality.

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Fig. 1.0.4 Zero of Disks — some small change in an empty cap.

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Fig. 1.0.5 Zero of Disks — small change — coins.

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Fig. 1.0.6 Zero of Disks — fine sand.

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Fig. 1.0.7 Zero of Disks — fine grains of sand in an empty hand.

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Fig. 1.0.8 Zero of Disks — a beggar. No money.

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The defining feature of the Zero of Disks — the Earth element remains unmanifested in either Material matters or the Financial aspect.

One of Disks

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After the operation, the surgeon asks the patient: — How do you feel? — Better now, but at first I felt like was hit on the head with a log. — Unfortunately, this is, in fact, the case. When they brought you in for surgery, we ran out of anesthesia.

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“Ones”, according to the Kabbalah, represent an impulse, a thrust, a blow, or some gain.

Thus, the One of Disks represents an impulse, a thrust, a blow, an increase in Material or Financial matters.

For example, it may symbolize thrusting some object or making some small, one-time gain.

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Fig. 1.1.1 One of Disks — an impulse, a thrust of Matter. Throwing a dart arrow.

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Figure 1.1.2 One of Disks — an impact or blow of Matter. A hammer blow.

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Fig. 1.1.3 One of Disks — a basketball player throwing a ball.

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Figure 1.1.4 One of Disks — an impulse, a thrust of Matter. Crossfit. An athlete pushing a tire.

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Figure 1.1.5 One of Disks — an impulse, a blow on Matter. A soccer player kicking the ball.

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Figure 1.1.6 One of Disks — an impulse, a financial boost. A one-off, one-time, gain.

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Figure 1.1.7 One of Disks — an image of Matter impacting Finance. The image of a hammer blow on a silver coin.

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Figure 1.1.8 One of Disks — an increase or growth of Matter. A bricklayer putting a brick in a brick wall.

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One of the distinguishing features of the “Ones” is that they immediately seek to move into the “Twos” — engagement and interaction.

Therefore, the line between “Ones” and “Twos” is quite conditional.

And it’s determined mainly by temporal boundaries and point of view.

Usually, attention is focused before the process transitions from the “One” to the “Two”.

Two of Disks

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From a traffic police protocol.

There was a car accident: opening his car door, the driver of the Ford Pinto scratched the Mercedes, which had stopped next to it at the intersection. The driver died from his injuries…

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“Twos”, according to the Kabbalah, represent interaction.

Thus, the Two of Disks represents interaction in Material or Financial matters.

For example, it may symbolize material objects colliding, or giving/receiving change during a purchase.

A distinctive feature of “Twos” is that the impact usually produces an opposite response.

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Fig. 1.2.1 Two of Disks. Collision of Newton’s pendulum balls.

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Fig. 1.2.2 Two of Disks. A drop of water hits the water surface and bounces off.

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Fig. 1.2.3 Two of Disks. A blacksmith forging a horseshoe. The hammer striking the horseshoe.

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Fig. 1.2.4 Two of Disks. Sea surf. A wave striking a cliff.

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Fig. 1.2.5 Two of Disks. The wind blowing against the sails. The interaction of wind and sail.

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Fig. 1.2.6 Two of Disks. The gas burner flame heats the stovetop (or the pots and pans on it). The fast molecules of the flame push and heat the cold molecules of the grill (or the pots/pans on it). If the interaction doesn’t produce a chemical and structural transformation, then this is the Two of Disks. If a chemical and structural transformations take place, then, additionally, this is also the Ten of Disks.

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Fig. 1.2.7 Two of Disks. An electric stove. Fast electrons “stir up” the atoms of the burner, and it heats up. What’s more, if the burner is glowing like a light bulb, then this is also a Five of Swords and a Ten of Wands.

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Please, note:

“Pure” colors, such as blue, green, red, yellow, etc., are a rather conditional and rare thing.

Accordingly, “pure cards”, described by just one set of symbols, are likewise quite conditional and rare.

You can name a color or a card based on the predominance of a certain color or set of symbols.

For example, by 80—90%.

The author will present both more or less “pure” and “mixed cards”.

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Fig. 1.2.8 Two of Disks. Change received after a purchase. Coins and small change.

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The defining feature of the Two of Disks — the interaction of Matter (or Finance).

Three of Disks

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At a Customs office.

— Open your suitcase, please.

— But I don’t have a suitcase!

— That doesn’t matter. The same rules apply to everyone!

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“Threes”, according to the Kabbalah, represent order, clarity, the system.

Thus, the Three of Disks is a systematizing or ordering of Matter or Finance.

For example, it may symbolize a system by which Matter or Finances are organized.

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Fig. 1.3.1 Three of Disks. Orderly Finances — the bills are strapped into bundles. Some disorganized bills are lying nearby (“reversed” Three of Disks).

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Fig. 1.3.2 Three of Disks. Ordered Matter. Cobblestone pavement. The cobblestone is laid out according to a certain system.

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Fig. 1.3.3 Three of Disks. Ordered Matter. The stones are laid out according to an adaptive system. The stone used is the one best suited in terms of size. At least on one plane, Matter has been ordered, and this order is maintained. A “reversed” 3 Three of Disks, in this case, looks like a bunch of stones piled in a heap.

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Fig. 1.3.4 Three of Disks. Atomic or crystal lattice. Thus, all solid physical substances and materials are, in this sense, a Three of Disks.

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Please, note:

An ordered structure may be regarded as one that remains unchanged over time, a structure where each atom of matter corresponds to a particular “ordinal” place.

Accordingly, liquid, gaseous and plasma substances are not, from this point of view, ordered.

In terms of the Tarot, they would be symbolized by a “reversed” Three of Disks. Since they do, in fact, possess a particular structure, albeit a chaotic one. That is, they’re based on a system that represents the antithesis of orderliness.

Liquid and gaseous substances become, at the atomic level, ordered under the influence of low temperatures.

When subjected to a certain decrease in temperature, both liquids and gases freeze and acquire a crystalline structure.

However, it should be borne in mind that any substance can transition into a liquid, solid, gaseous or plasma state. This is achieved by heating or cooling the substance to a certain temperature.

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Fig. 1.3.5 “Reversed” Three of Disks. Water. Any liquid. Not ordered Matter. Accordingly, frozen water would be an “Upright” Three of Disks.

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Fig. 1.3.6 “Reversed” Three of Disks. A flame. Any type of combustion. Not ordered Matter.

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Fig. 1.3.7 “Reversed” Three of Disks. Smoke. Steam. Aerosols. Any gases and gas mixtures. Including ordinary air. Not ordered Matter.

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Fig. 1.3.8 “Reversed” Three of Disks. Plasma. Not ordered Matter.

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A separate place in this classification is occupied by amorphous substances.

Such as, for instance, glass, marble, paraffin, polyethylene, etc.

Their atomic structure has features of both liquids and solids.

Therefore, glass or marble slowly “flows” and loses its original form.

But the speed of these processes is so slow (under a heavy weight, a marble beam “flows” millimeters over millennia) that, to human senses, they may be regarded as unchanged.

That is, as an “Upright” Three of Disks.

Although this isn’t exactly the case.

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The defining feature of the Three of Disks — the ordering of Matter (or Finance).

Four of Disks

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Human: I am the Lord of Nature!

Nature: Well, so be it, my Lord. Take your crown.

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“Fours”, according to the Kabbalah, represent nature and all things natural, simple forms.

Recall that Disks are the Earth Element — everything related to Material or Financial matters.

That which you can actually touch and feel in reality, like Matter.

Or the Financial aspect of Being.

Thus, the Four of Disks is Matter in its “simple”, natural form.

Or a simple form of Finance.

A boulder or a coin, for example.

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Please, note:

A “simple” form is an indivisible form, which doesn’t consist of numerous other forms.

A “complex” form is one that can be taken apart and put back together again, like a lego constructor set, without destroying its individual elements. A “complex” form is usually called a “formation”.

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Fig. 1.4.1 Four of Disks. Simple, natural form of Matter. An ordinary stone, a boulder. As a general rule, it doesn’t have a regular or “correct” form.

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Fig. 1.4.2 Four of Disks. Simple, natural form of Matter. An ordinary puddle. As a general rule, it doesn’t have a regular or “correct” form.

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Fig. 1.4.3 Four of Disks. Simple, natural form of Matter. A coal in the fire, a burning flame.

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Fig. 1.4.4 Four of Disks. Simple, natural form of Matter. A cloud.

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Fig. 1.4.5 Four of Disks. Simple, natural form of Matter. A gold nugget.

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Figure 1.4.6 Four of Disks. Simple form of Finance. A coin. A banknote.

Without taking into account its religious, philosophical, semantic symbolism; financial, artistic, historical, collectible value or quality of execution.

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Fig. 1.4.7 Four of Disks. Simple form of Finance. A basic, “simple” form of electronic, virtual Finance. A bitcoin, for instance.

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Fig. 1.4.8 Four of Disks. Simple form of Matter and Finance. A “simple”, ordinary natural gem. For example, a pearl, diamond, ruby, sapphire, etc.

Without taking into account its religious, philosophical, semantic symbolism; financial, artistic, historical, collectible value or quality of execution.

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The defining feature of the Four of Disks — a simple form of Matter (or Finance).

Five of Disks

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A bagel that you get as a freebie, tastes almost as good as a croissant.

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“Fives”, according to the Kabbalah, represent a door, a gate, a portal, a place of storage — a container, a source.

Thus, the Five of Disks is either a place of storage –a container — or a source of Matter or Finance.

For example, it may symbolize a place where Matter or Finances are stored, in one form or another. And from where they are periodically or continuously ejected or released.

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Figure 1.5.1 Five of Disks. Source of Matter. Pouring concrete at a construction site.

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Figure 1.5.2 Five of Disks. Reservoir and source of Matter. A fountain, a spring, a well, a swimming pool.

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Figure 1.5.3 Five of Disks. Source of Matter. A flamethrower.

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Figure 1.5.4 Five of Disks. Container/storage of Matter. A hot air balloon.

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Figure 1.5.5 Five of Disks. Container/storage of Matter. Ammunition store.

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Figure 1.5.6 Five of Disks. Storage or source of Matter. Bird feeder, refrigerator.

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Figure 1.5.7 Five of Disks. Storage and source of Finance. A wallet, a purse, a bank vault.

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Figure 1.5.8 Five of Disks. Storage or source of Finance. ATM machine. Money withdrawal.

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The defining feature of the Five of Disks is that it’s a place of storage and (or) a source of Matter (or Finance).

Six of Disks

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Business is the art of extracting money from another person’s pocket without resorting to violence.

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“Sixes”, according to the Kabbalah, are the system (3) + the system (3). That is, the interchange, interpenetration, circulation, interaction of systems.

Thus, the Six of Disks is the interchange, interpenetration, diffusion, circulation of Matter or Finance.

For example, it may symbolize the mixing of Matter or Finance in some form.

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Fig. 1.6.1 Six of Disks. Interchange, interpenetration, circulation of Matter. A concrete mixer. A mixer of loose, bulk mixtures.

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Fig. 1.6.2 Six of Disks. A whirlpool. A wave. A centrifugal pump.

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Fig. 1.6.3 Six of Disks. A turbojet engine. A force-pumpin an internal combustion engine.

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Fig. 1.6.4 Six of Disks. A fan. A breeze. The mixing of gases.

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Fig. 1.6.5 Six of Disks. The Earth’s magnetic field. A compass. The magnetic field turns the compass needle.

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Fig. 1.6.6 Six of Disks. A salesperson. A store. A market. Buying, selling, haggling.

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Fig. 1.6.7 Six of Disks. The interweaving and interpenetration of various kinds of Finances. A single, unified banking system.

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Fig. 1.6.8 Six of Disks. An e-store.

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The defining feature of the Six of Disks — the interpenetration, the circulation of Matter (or Finance).

Seven of Disks

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— How do you manage to create such magnificent statues?

— I take a block of marble and chisel away the superfluous material.

I saw the angel in a piece of marble and carved until I set him free.

(Michelangelo Buonarotti)

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“Sevens”, according to the Kabbalah, represent harmony, harmonization, a geometrically “correct” form, cutting off or eliminating everything superfluous or excessive.

Thus, the Seven of Disks is harmony, harmonization, a geometrically “correct” form, cutting off or eliminating everything superfluous or excessive in Matter or Finance.

For example, it may symbolize a tea strainer or some form of economy.

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Fig. 1.7.1 Seven of Disks — this is harmony, a geometrically “correct” form, elimination of all superfluous Matter. Any man-made objects with a geometrically correct form. Bricks, tiles, beams, pipes, corners, etc.

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Fig. 1.7.2 Seven of Disks. A washbasin. A shower. A toilet. Plumbing. Rain water drainage systems. Garbage disposals. Elimination of dirt and waste products.

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Fig. 1.7.3 Seven of Disks — elimination of all superfluous Matter. A blowtorch. A CNC flame cutting machine. Accordingly, welding is a “reversed” Seven of Disks — the addition of “extra” Matter.

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Fig. 1.7.4 Seven of Disks. Cranes, valves, pressure regulators, shut-off valves. Cutting off “excess” gas or liquid flow.

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Fig. 1.7.5 Seven of Disks — cutting off all excess Matter. Laser cutting.

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Fig. 1.7.6 Seven of Disks. A protective suit — “cuts off” harmful “excess” air, temperature, acid. Any pragmatic utilitarian clothing.

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Figure 1.7.7 Seven of Disks — harmony, harmonization, elimination of everything unnecessary or excessive from Finances. Sales, promos, savings, cost reduction, “liquidation” prices.

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Fig. 1.7.8 Seven of Disks — harmony, harmonization, a geometrically “correct” form, a cutting away of everything excessive in Matter and Finance. A diamond. That is, a natural diamond, which has been given a geometrically “correct” form by eliminating everything excessive. All natural precious stones after being processed, cut, and polished. Processed gemstones are at once both objects of Matter and Finance.

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The defining feature of the Seven of Disks is that everything excessive from Matter (or Finance) has been eliminated or cut away, thereby achieving harmony.

Eight of Disks

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Decorating one’s aquarium in “Titanic” style is the latest rage among “new Russians”. So, these three guys get together and start bragging, who’s got the coolest aquarium. The first one takes everyone to his place and shows them a huge wall-sized aquarium, with all sorts of strange fish, and rusty spoons, cups and other junk lying on the bottom.

— I bought this at an auction in London. All this stuff was taken straight from the Titanic!

And the second guy says:

— That’s nothing! Let’s go to my place!

He’s got this giant glass bowl, nearly the size of his house, with all sorts of fish swimming inside, and wreckage of the Titanic sticking out of the mud at the bottom.

— This is an exact copy, I ordered it from James Cameron!

And the third guy says:

— Dudes, don’t make me laugh. All this is crap. Let’s go to my place and take a look at what I bought!

They go to his mansion and are blown away by the following display: there’s a pool, no fish but with floating icebergs, and Leonardo DiCaprio frozen at the bottom…

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“Eights”, according to the Kabbalah, are form + form.

In other words, a conglomerate of forms — a composite form.

An artificial conglomerate of forms is called a formation. A formation usually consists of geometrically “correct” forms.

From the limited point of view of a mortal human being, artificial formations are usually perceived as something stable, solid, and unchanging. But this, in fact, is not the case, it’s just that human perception doesn’t notice the changes, or regards them as insignificant.

Thus, the Eight of Disks is a kind of stability and resilience, a formation or mechanism, in Matter or Finance.

For example, it may symbolize a house or a Swiss bank.

Fig. 1.8.1 Eight of Disks — stability, resilience, a solid Material formation. An old castle. Ancient mountains.

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Fig. 1.8.2 Eight of Disks. A mixture of “simple” liquids is a cocktail. A “mix” of buildings — an old port city. The “eternal” Ocean, the sea.

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Fig. 1.8.3 Eight of Disks — a formation of Matter. A fireplace. An oven. A hearth.

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Fig. 1.8.4 Eight of Disks — stability, resilience, a formation of Matter. An old mill in the Netherlands. A windmill.

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Fig. 1.8.5 Eight of Disks — stability, constancy of Matter. The “eternal” sun overhead. The moon, which is “always” in the sky. The “eternal” sky.

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Fig. 1.8.6 Eight of Disks. Historical monuments with a long history. Pyramids, Stonehenge, the Vatican, etc.

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Fig. 1.8.7 Eight of Disks — stability, resilience, a formation of Matter and Finance. A reliable bank with a centuries-old history.

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Fig. 1.8.8 Eight of Disks — stability, reliability, a formation, a mechanism of Matter and Finance. A safe deposit box, a bank vault.

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The defining feature of Eight of Disks is that it’s a kind of stable material (or financial) formation of simpler elements in/over time. As a general rule, it can be taken apart into simpler elements, and then reassembled.

Nine of Disks

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Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

Antoine De Saint-Exupery.

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“Nines”, according to the Kabbalah, are the last, final step before the Ten (transformation, transition to a new level). This moment determines the meaning of the “Nine”.

“Nines” are completeness, perfection, mastery, a certain ideal (for your level or class).

Accordingly, the Nine of Disks is completeness, perfection in Material or Financial matters.

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Fig 1.9.1 Nine of Disks — completeness, perfection of Matter. A beautiful sculpture, a house, a monument. Matter brought to “perfection” — beauty.

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Fig. 1.9.2 Nine of Disks. Drinks, liquids, solutions of the highest quality. Matter brought to “perfection” — perfect taste, quality. Collectible wines, spirits, the purest water.

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Fig. 1.9.3 Nine of Disks. Burning without smoke and soot — that is, ideal, “perfect” burning. For example, the flame of an alcohol burner, a gas stove. Or, for example, hydrogen burning — the result is water vapor, without harmful byproducts. A laser, a plasma cutter as perfect tools.

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Fig 1.9.4 Nine of Disks — perfection of Matter. Clean air (for humans). “Beautiful” fragrances, aromas, perfumes.

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Fig 1.9.5 Nine of Disks — perfection of Matter. “Beautiful”, perfect, streamlined metallic goods. A race car, an airplane.

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Fig. 1.9.6 Nine of Disks. A modern coin, a banknote. In essence, these represent the pinnacle of modern technology, a guarantee against counterfeiting.

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Fig 1.9.9 Nine of Disks — completeness, perfection of Matter and Finance. Precious stones and metals brought to perfection — “Premium” class jewels. Jewelry made by a talented craftsman. These are not just financial assets, but works of art and craftsmanship.

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Figure 1.9.8 Nine of Disks — completeness, perfection of Matter and Finance. “Perfect”, chemically pure, precious metals. 999 gold, platinum, palladium, silver. Simultaneously both Matter and Finance.

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The defining feature of the Nine of Disks — perfection in Material or Financial matters.

Ten of Disks

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After the first bottle of vodka, every shop teacher discovers they’ve got a gift for singing.

After the second bottle, they unveil in themselves a wise politician of global scale.

After the third, a still unknown philosopher for all times and places.

And only the inevitable morning hangover mercifully saves the Universe from being overpopulated by geniuses.

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“Tens”, according to Kabbalah, are transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state.

Thus, the Ten of Disks is a transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter or Finance.

For example, chemical reactions, phase transitions in Matter. The conversion of currencies or bank assets in Finance.

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Figure 1.10.1 Ten of Disks — transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter. The hardening of concrete, mounting foam. The manufacture of building materials.

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If a useful quality is attained from the transformation, then this is an “upright” Ten of Disks.

If a useful quality is lost, then this is a “reversed” Ten of Disks.

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Figure 1.10.2 Ten of Disks. Chemical reactions in liquids, devices. A kitchen, processing food with special liquids and seasonings. Sauces, wine, spices, salt, sugar, etc. Pickling, marinading, making sauces.

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Figure 1.10.3 Ten of Disks. A kitchen, heating and cooking food. Boiling, frying, baking, smoking, steaming, roasting and aerogrilling.

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Fig. 1.10.4 “Upright” Ten of Disks — for example, smelting steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals. Obtaining glass from quartz sand. Blacksmithing works. Transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter.

Combustion, explosions, oxidation are a “reversed” Ten of Disks, as they are chemical processes of decay, the destruction of Matter.

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Figure 1.10.5 Ten of Disks — transformation of Matter. The production of plastics from coal, oil, waste. Polymerization of materials, building mixes, adhesives. Polymerization of epoxy resin, dental fillings. The manufacture of construction materials, insulation.

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Figure 1.10.6 Ten of Disks. Pottery. The manufacture of tableware, ceramics, bricks, tiles.

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Figure 1.10.7 Ten of Disks. An athlete, a bodybuilder transforming her body through sports.

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Figure 1.10.8 Ten of Disks — transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Finance. The transition of Finance from one type of asset or currency into another.

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The defining feature of the Ten of Disks — transformation, transition to another state of Matter (or Finance).

Page of Disks

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Cemetery. The lavish grave of a “new Russian”, with a five-meter marble headstone in the form of the latest cell phone model.

Under the portrait, there’s a short epitaph: “The subscriber is currently unavailable”.

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The Page, according to Kabbalah, is a messenger, a herald.

Accordingly, the Page of Disks is a messenger, a herald, a kind of indicator that Matter or Finance is ready to manifest itself at a certain point in reality.

For example, he may symbolize transport or delivery services.

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Fig. 1.11.1 The Page of Disks is a messenger, a herald, a kind of indicator that Matter is ready to manifest at a certain point in reality. A truck. Transportation of earth, soil, gravel, water, milk, petroleum products, etc.

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Fig. 1.11.2 Page of Disks. A cargo ship, a container ship, etc.

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Fig. 1.11.3 Page of Disks. A rain cloud that looks like it’s ready to pour.

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Fig. 1.11.4 Page of Disks. The earth rumbling, shaking, and fuming, the glow from the mouth of the volcano — all indicating that an eruption is about to take place.

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Fig. 1.11.5 Page of Disks. A steam locomotive, steamship, airplane, helicopter. The warning horn at departure or immediately before arrival.

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Fig. 1.11.6 Page of Disks. Mail or parcel delivery.

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Certain indicators/markers can also serve as a Page of Disks, signaling the presence of Finances — “the smell of money, wealth, security.”

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That said, there are several classes of such Financial markers:

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— False markers. Various kinds of cheap, low-quality counterfeits of elite brands, well-known companies, and services. Such markers don’t correspond in either form or content. For instance, the very chunky and flashy fake gold chains adorning the necks of swankers on social media.

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— “Borrowed” markers. Elite objects and services borrowed or rented for a limited time. Such markers correspond in form, but not in content. Rented limos, jewelry, watches, tuxedos, an escort, etc.

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— Fashionable brand markers. Various kinds of designer brands and labels, which can serve as an indirect indicator that a person has a certain amount of spare cash. Such branded things are generally more expensive than mass-produced goods, so they usually target wealthier people.

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— Well-made, expensive, goods of high-quality. For example, simple jewelry made of precious metals and gemstones. Expensive, natural, high-quality fabrics and materials, such as cashmere, natural silk, pure cotton, linen, crocodile leather, etc. Top brands and products which, from the outset, at cost, are expensive. For example, a Rolex watch.

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— In the wild, all predators camouflage themselves to blend into the natural background. The strongest markers of wealth are outwardly inconspicuous, not flashy, yet expensive things, which mask the wealth of their owner. For example, certain brands and models of worn-and-torn clothing disguise their owner as hippies, the down-and-out, the homeless, etc. And platinum, for instance, which looks like cheap silver, is more expensive than gold. Such a disguise can help its owner avoid the unsolicited attention of beggars, robbers, gigolos, kidnappers, blackmailers, etc.

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Fig. 1.11.7 Page of Disks. A high-quality “timeless” handbag made of expensive crocodile leather. A sign of wealth.

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Fig. 1.11.8 Page of Disks. For example, Swiss watches, weapons, medicine, real estate, citizenship, education. In general, significantly more expensive, but very high-quality things. A sign of wealth, affluence.

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The distinguishing feature of the Page of Disks — it serves as an indicator of the manifestation of Matter (or Finance).

Queen of Disks

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A business woman is sitting in a bar. A man comes up to her:

— Hi, there! Mind if I keep you company?

— Company? You keep companies? Are you buying or selling?

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The Queen, according to the Kabbalah, is some person or object which serves as the center of attention, the focal point of power and influence. The object around which Matter or Finance “revolve”.

Accordingly, the Queen of Disks is the focal point around which Matter or Finance revolve.

This center, for example, may symbolize an important object, a building, a landmark, an important customer, or a bank.

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Fig. 1.12.1 Queen of Disks — the center of the influence of Matter. A warehouse, a store, a parking lot. All the cars “revolve” around it.

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Fig. 1.12.2 Queen of Disks. A sea or river port. Cargo, a cargo container. All the movement and attention “revolve” around it.

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Fig. 1.12.3 Queen of Disks. A factory. Products on the conveyor belt. A gas station. Life “revolves” around it.

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Fig. 1.12.4 Queen of Disks. An airport. An airplane. An aircraft service attendant. Cargo. It’s the focal point of all the activity.

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Fig. 1.12.5 Queen of Disks. A rail road depot. A platform. The metro. A train station.

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Fig. 1.12.6 Queen of Disks. A “model”. A woman, a man, a child, an animal that serves as the center of attention. All eyes are on them.

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A word about how to determine the Tarot suit of the “persona”:

If it makes little difference whether or not the Persona is dressed, if they attract the observer’s attention with their physical body, their Material presence — most likely, this is the Queen of Disks.

If it’s the Persona’s charm, allure, and emotions that draw the viewer’s attention — most likely, this is the Queen of Cups (Hearts).

If the Persona attracts attention with a particular concept, motto, idea, philosophy, action/statement (such as Lady Gaga’s meat dress), then this is the Queen of Swords (Spades).

If the Persona draws attention with a particular trend or fashion, suggests some sort of potential, project, development path, or choice, then this is the Queen of Wands (Clubs).

That said, gender, race, biological species make no difference. Tarot Queens can symbolize both a man and a woman. As well as inanimate objects and even processes.

A claim to fame and a desire to grab attention — these are a “reversed” Five, in the aspect of the element where it’s most manifested.

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Fig. 1.12.7 Queen of Disks — a person of Finance. A wealthy, valuable client. A “money bag”.

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Figure 1.12.8 Queen of Disks — the focal point around which Matter and Finance revolve. The New York Stock Exchange. A bank. Money, assets, everything “revolves” around them.

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The distinctive feature of the Queen of Disks is her V.I.P. status in Material or Financial matters. And that she serves as the focal point around which these revolve.

King of Disks

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A traffic cop signals a Mercedes S600 to stop. The “new Russian” pulls over, but doesn’t get out of the car. The traffic cop waits for the driver to go up to him. A minute or two passes. Finally, the window of the Benz is rolled down:

— OK, pal, I haven’t got all day. Which one of us here, in fact, actually needs the dough? Me or you?

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The King, according to the Kabbalah, is the law, the law-giver and law-maker, a wielder and conductor of Power.

The object through which Power “manifests”, controls, or is conveyed to the world.

Accordingly, the King of Disks is a Power Conductor of Matter or Finance.

In the Material world, he may symbolize, for example, a crane at a construction site.

In the Financial world, for example, he may symbolize the main formative market players. Such as, for instance, the dominant world currencies — the dollar, the pound, the euro, etc.

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Fig. 1.13.1 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Matter. A railway. A highway.

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Fig. 1.13.2 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Matter. A water supply line. A river.

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Fig. 1.13.3 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Matter. A heating pipeline. Steam heating.

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Fig. 1.13.4 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Matter. A ventilation system. An air duct.

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Fig. 1.13.5 King of Disks — the Law-giver of Matter. An electrical cable. A power transmission line.

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Fig. 1.13.6 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Matter. The King of his body as a physical, material object — an athlete, a gymnast.

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Fig. 1.13.7 King of Disks — the Power Conductor of Finance. The dollar, the euro, the pound, etc., as formative currencies.

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Fig. 1.13.8 King of Disks — the Legislator of Matter and Finance. An oil or gas pipeline. “Black gold”, “Liquid money”.

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The defining feature of the King of Disks — he is the Law for Matter (or Finance). Power passes THROUGH him, he conducts it. It doesn’t “revolve around” him, as is the case of the Queen.

Ace of Disks

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A “new Russian” is planning to go on holiday to Cyprus.

His personal secretary arrives first and goes for a walk on the beach

with the owner of the 5-star hotel.

— And what’s this?

— What do you mean? The seashore. Pebbles.

— Pebbles — no, that won’t do, the boss does not like the stuff. Get rid of the pebbles, and pour

white sand everywhere.

— But that would cost a fortune!

— We’re paying! Everything’s gotta be just right!

The next day, the beach is covered with sand.

— And what’s this?

— It’s the sea!

— What sea? It’s a filthy puddle! In short, clean up the sea, change the color,

the tide should roll in every 30 seconds by 55 centimeters.

— But this is underwater engineering work, very expensive stuff, as I’m sure you realize!

— We’re paying! Everything’s gotta be just right!

— And what’s this? What’s all that noise and racket?

— It’s the seagulls?! They always live around here.

— No seagulls. Get rid of them all! On second thought, leave two — they can walk along the beach together, but no flying, under any circumstances.

— But that would wreak havoc on the environment, and it would also entail training of seagulls!

— We’re paying! Everything’s gotta be just right!

After some time, all the work is completed.

Finally, the boss himself arrives. Checks into the penthouse suite.

Walks to the sea along the clean white sand, admires the two seagulls,

as they stroll lovingly together by the seashore. Sits down on a lounge chair, takes a deep breath

of fresh sea air, and says:

— My God! Such beauty and splendour! These are pleasures that even money can’t buy.

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Aces, according to the Kabbalah, are a primal source of Power, a manifestation of the Absolute, an overwhelming power or force, a force majeure.

An object, a process when Matter or Finance “overwhelmingly” enter the world.

Accordingly, the Ace of Disks is the “overwhelming” force of Matter or Finance.

In the Material world, it may symbolize, for example, a bulldozer or a Fed printing press.

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Please, note:

The concept of an “overwhelming” force or power depends on the “caliber” of the subject or observer.

For an ant, an “overwhelming” force may be a baby finger. For a mountain the size of Fujiyama, not every nuclear explosion is an “Ace”.

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Fig. 1.14.1 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Matter. A bulldozer, a tractor, a tectonic shift, an earthquake.

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Fig. 1.14.2 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming force of Matter. Rain, a downpour, snow, hail, a tsunami, the ocean.

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Fig. 1.14.3 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Matter. Sunlight, heat, a volcanic eruption, thermal processes in the planet core. The sun.

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Fig. 1.14.4 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Matter. Wind, a hurricane, a typhoon, a tornado, the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Fig. 1.14.5 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming force of Matter. The Earth’s magnetic field, which protects the planet from cosmic radiation.

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Fig. 1.14.6 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Matter (for a human being). A rhinoceros, an elephant, a bison, a whale — any big and strong animal, bird or fish.

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Fig. 1.14.5 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Finance. A money printing press, the source of a formative world currency.

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Fig. 1.14.8 Ace of Disks — the overwhelming power of Matter and Finance. A large, economically profitable deposit of stock-exchange assets — oil, gas, lithium, and other mineral resources.

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Please, note:

In our Solar System, the main source for the manifestation of the Absolute is, in essence, a star named the “Sun”.

All other manifestations of Matter are, one way or another, only a consequence of its activity.

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The defining feature of the Ace of Disks is its subjectively “overwhelming” power in Material or Financial matters.

Knight of Disks

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Got the urge for some tea… and all hell broke loose:

Bun, butter, sausage, cookies, sweets…

On the whole, turned out quite well…

About three kilos’ worth…

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The Knight, according to the Kabbalah, is going or being with the Flow, with a stream, a trend.

An object, a process, where the Force has swept up the Stalker and carried him off.

Accordingly, the Knight of Disks is going/being with the Flow of Matter or Finance.

For example, a bullet flying.

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Please, note:

The distinctive feature of the Knight card is that the object remains still and motionless, like the Knight. While, at the same time, being in motion, like the horse on which the Knight is sitting.

This contradiction makes the Knight card immediately recognizable.

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Fig. 1.15.1 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. A passenger on a bus or taxi.

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Fig. 1.15.2 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. Surfing, kiting, hang-gliding, rafting.

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Fig. 1.15.3 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. A hot air balloon. An airship.

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Fig. 1.15.4 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. A glider, a hang-glider, a para-glider, a wing-suit.

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Fig. 1.15.5 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. An arrow.

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Fig. 1.15.6 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. A bullet.

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Fig. 1.15.7 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter. A soaring eagle.

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Fig. 1.15.8 Knight of Disks — being/going with the Flow of Matter or Finance. A stockbroker. A fund manager. The nature of his work necessitates that he always be in the state of the Knight of Disks.

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The defining feature of the Knight of Disks — remaining motionless and still in the flow of Matter (or Finance).

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Section 2 — Cups or Hearts

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Picture “Element Cube”

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The Cups or Goblets suit in Tarot. Hearts in a modern playing card deck.

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The Cups suit is associated with a shift into the past, in accordance with the Water element. The energy of processes and events at the Svadhistana Chakra level.

Therefore, the Cups suit is responsible for emotions, feelings, and memories.

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Zero of Cups

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The cat came in from the room and, in passing, informed me that the Christmas tree had lost all its holiday lights, half its toys, consciousness, and had completely collapsed a bit.

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Zero, according to the Kabbalah, is hidden, dormant potential, or something small and insignificant.

Cups are emotions, feelings, and memories.

Thus, the Zero Cups is the dormant potential of feelings, emotions, and memories. Or some insignificant memory or emotion.

For example, it may symbolize any sleeping living creature.

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Fig. 2.0.1 Zero of Cups — the dormant potential of feelings, emotions. A tired and dozing bear.

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Fig. 2.0.2 Zero of Cups. A sleeping dog.

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Fig. 2.0.3 Zero of Cups. A sleeping tiger.

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Fig. 2.0.4 Zero of Cups. A napping parrot.

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