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of the genius or spirit of the star, three times.
When you see the star become brilliant and glitter in response to your aspiration, be of good hope for success;
but should it be seen to pale at your glance, then be very prudent and take the greatest care of yourself.
Notes
The Tarot Trump numbered 17 is called the Star. It represents an entirely nude female figure kneeling on land
and sea, and pouring a liquid out of a vase in each hand; the streams form a river at her feet. Above is str of
eight rays, and seven smaller stars surround it. There is a bushy tree growing at her right side, and upon it the
bird of Hermes has alighted.
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The meanings given to this Tarot Trump by Levi are: Immortality, thought, the influence of idea upon form,
the heaven of the soul.
Christian gives us its meanings: Immortality, the internal illumination which guides men to choose the better
path, and hope. He says the figure is represented nude to point out that even when man is robbed of all his
possessions, he may still retain hope.
XVIII. THE MOON---LA LUNE
The Moon exercises a very considerable amount of influence upon the magnetic fluid of the earth, as is
shown by the ebb and flow of the waters of the seas; you should then examine carefully the effects of the
influences of the Moon in her several phases, and take note of the days and hours of the Moon's course. The
quarter of the New Moon is favourable for the commencement of all magical enterprises; the first quarter
gives an influence of heat, the full moon an influence of dryness, and the last quarter a cold influence.
These are the special characters of the days of the Moon, distinguished by the twenty-two Tarot Keys and the
signs of the Seven Planets.
I. The Juggler, or the Magus. The first day of the Lunar course: the Moon was created, says Rabbi Moses, on
the fourth day.
II. The Gnosis, or La Papesse. The second day, whose genius is named Enodiel, the fish and
birds were created; it is propitious for the works of occult science.
III. The Mother, or Empress. The third day saw the creation of humanity. The Kabalists often
call the Moon by the name Mother, and allot the number three to her: this day is propitious
for generation.
IV. The Despot, or Emperor. The fourth day is baneful, for on this day Cain was born; but it is a
powerful day for unjust and tyrannical acts.
V. The Pope, or Priest. The fifth is a day of happiness; it was the birthday of Abel.
VI. The Lovers, or the Struggle. Birth of Lamech, a day marked by contest and anger; suitable for
conspirators and for revolt.
VII. The Chariot. Birth of Hebron; a day very propitious for religious ceremonial.
VIII. Justice. Death of Abel; the day of expiation.
IX. The Hermit. Birth of Methuselah; a day of joy for children.
X. The Wheel of Fortune. Birth of Nebuchadnezzar; a day for conjurations of plagues; a baneful
day: reign of brute force.
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XI. Strength. Birth of Noah. The visions of the day are deceitful; but children born this day are
healthy and long lived.
XII. The Hanged Man, the Tau. Birth of Samael; a day favourable for Kabalah and prophecy, and
for the accomplishment of the Great Work.
XIII. Death. Birth of Canaan, the cursed son of Ham; an evil day and an evil number.
XIV. Temperance. Benediction of Noah. On this day Cassiel of the hierarchy of Auriel presides.
XV. The Devil, or Typhon. Birth of Ishmael; a day of reproof and exile.
XVI. The Tower. Birth of Esau and Jacob; the latter is predestined to ruin Esau.
XVII. The Star. The Ruin of Sodom and Gomorrah; this day is under the rule of Scorpio. Health
for the good, ruin for evil persons; dangerous when it falls on a Saturday.
XVIII. The Moon. Birth of Isaac; a day of good augury.
XIX. The Sun. Birth of Pharaoh; a day of danger.
XX. The Judgement. Birth of Judah; a day propitious for divine revelations.
XXI. The World or the Sphynx. Birth of Saul; a day for physical force and material prosperity.
XXII. Saturn. The birth of Job.
XXIII. Venus. The birth of Benjamin.
XXIV. Jupiter. The birth of Japhet.
XXV. Mercury. The Tenth plague of Egypt.
XXVI. Mars. The passage of the Red Sea by the Israelites.
XXVII. Luna. The victory of Judas Maccabeus.
XXVIII. Sol. Samson carries off the gates of Gaza.
XXIX. The Tarot Trump called Le Fou, the unwise man; a day of abortion.
Notes
The Tarot Trump, No. xviii., represents the Moon in the sky letting fall drops of dew; below is the land on
which stand two towers, and between them are a dog and a wolf; in the foreground is water in which a
crayfish is swimming.
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The occult meanings ascribed to this trump by Lev are: The elements, the visible world, reflected light and
symbolism.
Christian says that the meanings are the abyss of the infinite; the shadow which enshrouds the human ego
when it accepts the rule of the instincts unchecked by spiritual aims; and on the lowest plane, the assaults of
hidden enemies.
XIX. THE SUN---LE SOLEIL
The Sun is the centre and source of all high Magical force, and this force nourishes and renews without pause
that latent Light which is the grand agent manifested in magnetism and vital energy.
The Sun is the central and yet universal magnet of the stars. It has two poles, one possessing attractive force
and the other repulsive force; it is alone by the balance of these two energies that it maintains cosmic
equilibrium and universal motion. The Sun it is which bestows radiance upon the planets and meteors, it is of
the principle of Fire, and in this world it is the source of phosphorescence of the sea and even of the
scintillation of the glow-worm. It is the heat of the Sun which constitutes the stimulant essence of the
generous wine from the fruit of the grape, and which brings to perfection the luscious sweetness of all fruits.
It is the Sun which awakens the dormant energies of all beings in spring time, and which prompts to the
enjoyment of all the sweet mysteries of sexual love. It is the Sun's force which courses in our veins and
palpitates in our hearts, and it is the light of the Sun which empurples our blood and makes it resemble the
purple redness of wine. The Sun is the sanctuary of spiritual beings who have been loosed from the ties of
earth life, and there is the blazing tabernacle in which resides the Soul of the Messiah. You place your altars
where the Sun's rays fall upon them, and renew the sacred fires upon them from its rays. When you
consecrate a talisman or pantacle you open up a path along which a solar ray may pass thence into it during
the ceremonial.
When the adept seeks to heal the sick or relieve any pain he raises his hands towards the Light and Heat of
the Sun, and then lowering them he touches the sick man, saying, "Be thou healed if thou hast faith and will."
The perfumed flowers and leaves to be used as incense should be dried in the Sun's rays, notwithstanding the
fact that flowers and leaves gathered in darkness have more potency than those plucked by daylight; because
plants exhale their aroma in sunlight, and close up their pores to preserve it during the absence of the creating
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