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Okay kiddies, it is time to grow up. To a Qabalist, although this Key 15-The Devil traditionally exhibits grotesqueness and terrible aspects, it is an idea that contributes to Mirth. Without the horrible character to fear, the exoteric dogmatism that created such falsehood, wouldn't have a control mechanism. Fear is the foundation of the survival mind of the Animal-(subconscious) and it is attributed to the "nightmare" creating subconscious in the human psyche that has been profaned by indoctrination and dogma and thereby, usurping the soul's control of the body.

The devil is a concept that creates laughter in an enlightened person, who knows of the "false Ego" and/or the "mind virus" that has profaned our subconscious concepts of self. A deeper understanding also shows the devil represents the delusion of outward appearance. and worded identity. Here is the Scapegoat image, which relieves us of our mistakes by saying," The devil made me do it". The "devil" is really our "dark side" of self-absorbed survival emotions, which have become infected with a "mind virus" parasite, whose only ability to exist is off the light/energy of the person it preys on by staying hidden and unobserved by our awake Self-Consciousness.

The Ancients claimed that the devil is God inverted, a trickster, believing in the concept that of matter bondage as opposed to the freedom of Spirit. However, the Truth is that they are both aspects of the One Thing and/or the One Mind as so graphically shown by the interlocking black and white triangles, or one side of the face white and the other black both images familiar to any student of occultism (occultism means hiddenness).

Denial of the trickster "mind virus" and its influence on your daily existence, showing up as self-destructiveness, gossip, or as drug or alcohol addiction, smoking, depression, zealotry, bigotry, fear of the unknown, etc. etc. Often there is finger pointing at the virus in others and thereby, failing to see that we are merely transferring what we deny seeing in ourselves. This dogma produced "devil" within is easily banished by self-introspection, where the awake consciousness observes it.

The Devil is "anti-freedom"-Anti-life created by dogmatic "divide and conquer" programing designed by the Patriarchy to weaken your identity. However, just as when matter was produced so was anti-matter, and/or motion and entropy. Will is spirit, and it controls mind, but by willfully delegating our instincts to the realm of darkness and evil, we have divided ourselves by subverting our inner strength: our willful spirit to the compliant weakness of slaves.

I would highly recommend Paul Levy's book-Wetiko (Healing the mind virus that plagues our world).

Above all things, know thyself!

In Barbra G. Walker's Book [ THE WOMAN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHS AND SECRETS] which has been honored by the London Times Educational supplement as 1986 "Book of the Year", the provenance of the word devil is noted as Persian. She states." The Words "devil" and "divinity" grew from the same root, Indo-European devi (Goddess) or deva (God), which became daeva (devil) in Persian. Old English divell (devil) can be traced to the Roman derivative divus, divi: gods. Thus, it seems that, from the beginning, gods and devils were often confused with one another." She goes on to explain such an enlightening scholarship that I highly recommend this book to anyone who seeks an honest education. What may surprise the perceptive reader, is that our Angelic Will to be, is now considered our Devilish will to destroy! All because of the divisionism of the institutionalized word hypnosis in our brains!

There is another fact here that may hide from reason, and that is the combination of the words Devi (Goddess)and Lingam ( Male phallus), is Divya Linga ( Sanskrit word for Divine- lingam) and has also been interpreted by propagandists of Christian past, as the word Devil, which actually bespeaks of the "Son/Sun of God" as the Solar Phallus, which is much the concept of the Roman, Lucifer (Planet Venus). which means bringer of light! A similar moniker applied to the Christ. Much to study here as most of our "knowledge" is propaganda-based misconstructions designed to manipulate our subconscious mind and/or the brain creating a false ego run by "the few who wish to rule the many"!

Being that I am a Western Hermetic Qabalist I find that the Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris ATU- 15 card best explains the Devil as a institutionalized way to enslave a person's imagination to a point of using one's own mental power against themselves.

Aleister Crowley’s understanding of "the Devil" aligns with his broader philosophy of liberation, transformation, and overcoming illusions of fear and dogma. Crowley regarded the traditional Christian concept of the Devil as a tool of control, used by organized religion to suppress individual spiritual growth and enforce conformity. Here’s a deeper exploration of Crowley’s perspective on this "Devil paradigm":

1. The Devil as a Symbol of Liberation

In Thelema, Crowley’s spiritual system, the Devil is not a literal entity of evil but a symbol of liberation, power, and personal transformation. This perspective is particularly evident in his interpretation of the Tarot card XV The Devil in The Book of Thoth.

• Crowley associated this card with the zodiac sign Capricorn, a symbol of ambition and mastery over materiality. He saw the Devil as representing the creative and generative forces of nature, unbound by societal or religious constraints.
• The card embodies the principles of freedom from oppression, embracing one’s desires, and understanding the illusion of sin.

2. Critique of Christian Dogma

Crowley viewed traditional Christian teachings on the Devil as laughable because they promoted fear and guilt over natural human instincts and desires. He believed these teachings served to enslave the mind rather than to enlighten it.

• In his essay The Gospel According to St. Bernard Shaw, Crowley mocked the Christian fear of the Devil, arguing that it is an anthropomorphic projection of humanity’s inner fears and conflicts.
• He saw the concept of "sin" as an artificial construct used to control individuals, which contrasts with Thelema’s ethos of exploring one’s true nature (the True Will).

3. Lucifer as the Bringer of Light

Crowley often drew upon the myth of Lucifer, the "light-bringer," as a metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge and the rejection of ignorance.

• In Thelemic terms, the so-called "Devil" is not an adversary but a misunderstood figure of enlightenment who encourages individuals to question authority, break free from dogma, and seek the divine within themselves.
• Crowley embraced Luciferian qualities such as rebellion, intellect, and the illumination of hidden truths.

4. Pan and the Joyful Celebration of Life

Crowley’s reinterpretation of the Devil paradigm also drew from the imagery of Pan, the Greek god of nature, fertility, and chaos. Pan, like the Devil, is often depicted as a goat or half-goat figure.

• For Crowley, Pan symbolized primal, uninhibited life energy, a far cry from the Christian Devil’s association with evil and punishment.
• In his Hymn to Pan, Crowley extolled the virtues of ecstatic union with nature, emphasizing the holiness of the material and sensual world.

5. The Devil as an Archetype of Transformation

Crowley taught that confronting one’s inner "Devil" is a necessary step in spiritual growth. The Devil archetype challenges individuals to face their shadows, overcome fears, and transcend illusions.

• In the A∴A∴ system of initiation, this process is symbolized by overcoming the illusions of the material world and realizing their unity with the divine.

Conclusion

For Crowley and I, the Devil was not a source of fear but a symbol of the untamed, creative forces of life. He used this paradigm to critique restrictive religious doctrines and to inspire individuals to embrace their True Will, face their fears, and seek enlightenment. In his hands, the Devil becomes a figure of liberation, joy, and spiritual awakening rather than an adversary to be defeated.

The difference between a comedy and a tragedy is that in a comedy, the characters figure out reality in time to do something about it.

--Bennett W. Goodspeed

In the Animal Totem Tarot-Key 15- The Devil is shown as a bobcat hunting in the wild, surrounded by traps. Here is one who is feeling trapped by his own desires and/or addictions and must now confront them. We are all the great and the awful and must not deny that. We aren't inherently evil or good. We are a combination of greatness and awfulness: of error and correction. We are a "gray area" in the Universe.

The Bobcat represents the Natural instinctual mind of which we, the Plasmic Cosmic Mind and/or Solar Self (soul) are of the one's who came from the heavens and/or the Adam Khadmon meaning Heavenly Human design. We are Celestial beings of a different Plasmic Intelligence evolution (ET's); what the ancients called the Suns of God.

We are trying to join the mind of nature (subconscious) to the supernatural mind (Solar Self), not as agonists but as lovers.

The institutions of the Patriarchy (Military Industrial Complex) are created to subdue your natural tendency to use your will freely and become under the control of an outside will who calls your instinctual mind and/or subconscious, evil and set self-destructive programs (traps) in your brain by indoctrinating your imagination. Imagination being the Creative aspect of your mind (feminine) and subjecting it to a false rationale (male)called dogma.

The bobcat asks a very important question, who is controlling your will? Is it the false egregore of Patriarchy control of "good or bad" the Spirit within you? In other words, is your subconscious, the mind of the soma, a *Pavlovian experiment or your Soul's personal representative on earth?

*Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, conducted groundbreaking experiments in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to the discovery of classical conditioning. While studying the digestive processes in dogs, Pavlov observed that the animals would begin to salivate not only when food was presented but also in response to stimuli associated with feeding, such as the sight of the lab assistant who fed them.

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Intrigued by this anticipatory salivation, which he termed "psychic secretion," Pavlov designed a series of experiments to investigate this phenomenon systematically. He introduced a neutral stimulus, such as the sound of a metronome, just before presenting the dogs with food. Initially, the metronome's sound did not elicit any salivation. However, after several pairings of the metronome's sound with the presentation of food, the dogs began to salivate in response to the metronome alone, even when no food was presented.

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In the context of Pavlov's experiments, the components of classical conditioning are defined as follows:

• Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS): A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning. In this case, the food served as the UCS.

• Unconditioned Response (UCR): The unlearned, naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus. The dogs' salivation in response to food was the UCR.

• Neutral Stimulus (NS): A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response. The sound of the metronome was the NS before conditioning.

• Conditioned Stimulus (CS): Previously the neutral stimulus, after association with the unconditioned stimulus, it comes to trigger a conditioned response. The metronome's sound became the CS after conditioning.

• Conditioned Response (CR): The learned response to the previously neutral stimulus, now the conditioned stimulus. Salivation in response to the metronome's sound was the CR.

Pavlov's experiments demonstrated that behaviors could be learned through association, a process he termed "conditioning." This discovery laid the foundation for the field of behaviorism and has had profound implications for understanding learning and behavior in both animals and humans.

Under the behavioral conditioning, one is nothing but a "knee jerk" marionette of ruler controlled "self-definition".

Conditioning is now done by the Military Industrial Complex who runs the media. The bobcat asks you, "Are you a conditioned slave or a free being whose willpower is not suppressed by pleasure/pain programed mental traps?

The Bobcat, a solitary and mysterious feline of North America, holds profound symbolism in the spiritual and metaphysical realms. As a totem animal, spirit guide, and power animal, the Bobcat embodies the essence of stealth, independence, and intuitive awareness. Here’s an exploration of its characteristics in these three roles, expressed in the "language of animals":

Bobcat as a Totem Animal

A totem animal represents a person’s core essence or the attributes they are born with. The Bobcat as a totem signifies:

1. Solitude and Self-Reliance
   Bobcats are solitary creatures, moving through their environment with grace and independence. Those with the Bobcat as their totem often thrive in solitude and are comfortable navigating life on their own terms.

2. Patience and Precision
   Like the Bobcat, which waits for the perfect moment to pounce on its prey, individuals with this totem possess remarkable patience. They know when to act decisively and effectively.

3. Stealth and Discretion
   Bobcats teach the importance of keeping one’s intentions and plans private. These individuals often move quietly through life, revealing only what is necessary and maintaining an air of mystery.

4. Awareness and Adaptability
   Bobcats are highly aware of their surroundings, adapting seamlessly to different environments. People with this totem are observant, quick to notice subtle shifts, and adept at adjusting to change.

Bobcat as a Spirit Guide

A spirit guide offers wisdom and insight during times of need or transformation. When the Bobcat appears as a spirit guide, it often brings messages such as:

1. The Power of Silence
   Bobcats communicate the value of quiet observation. They remind you to listen more, speak less, and trust the unspoken truths around you.

2. Unveiling the Hidden
   As elusive and secretive animals, Bobcats guide you to uncover hidden truths, whether in relationships, situations, or within yourself. They encourage digging beneath the surface to find clarity.

3. Boundary Setting
   Bobcats are territorial and teach the importance of defining and defending your boundaries, both physically and emotionally. They guide you to respect your space and assert yourself when needed.

4. Trusting Intuition
   The Bobcat spirit emphasizes the power of instinct and intuition. It urges you to rely on your inner knowing when faced with uncertainty or when making decisions.

Bobcat as a Power Animal

A power animal provides strength and energy when you need empowerment or protection. Calling upon the Bobcat as a power animal can help you harness:

1. Stealthy Strength
   The Bobcat’s ability to move unnoticed translates to power in handling challenges with subtlety and grace. It helps you strategize and act decisively without drawing unnecessary attention.

2. Keen Perception
   Bobcats have sharp eyesight and acute hearing, symbolizing heightened awareness. When you need to tune into the nuances of a situation or sense hidden threats, the Bobcat sharpens your perception.

3. Confidence in Solitude
   Drawing on the Bobcat’s energy bolsters your self-confidence, especially in times when you must stand alone or take a solitary path.

4. The Courage of the Shadow
   Bobcats are nocturnal hunters, comfortable in the dark. They empower you to confront your fears, navigate the unknown, and embrace the shadow aspects of yourself for transformation.

Bobcat Medicine

In Native American traditions, the Bobcat is often considered a symbol of balance between the physical and spiritual worlds. Its medicine includes:

• Mystery and Magic: The Bobcat’s elusive nature makes it a guardian of mysteries, teaching us to honor what is sacred and hidden.
• Cunning and Strategy: The Bobcat’s hunting prowess inspires calculated moves and clever solutions.
• Respect for Silence: The Bobcat medicine emphasizes the wisdom found in stillness and silence, encouraging inner reflection and meditation.

Final Thoughts

The Bobcat, as a totem, spirit guide, and power animal, calls for a harmonious balance between independence, discretion, and intuition. Its teachings inspire us to trust our instincts, embrace solitude, and move through life with quiet confidence and grace.

The second Sephirotic Being on the Qabalistic and/or Western Magic Tree of Life is Chokmah, the Will to Force, whose color is gray and is called Wisdom. This is because, error and correction, pain and pleasure, life and death, are neither good nor bad.

Error corrected becomes Wisdom, pain corrected becomes the pleasure of healing. Life transforms and expands by dying as the old must be deconstructed to be reconstructed. There is no evil here, only learning by doing and/or knowledge experienced which is again an intralegal part of Wisdom. We are the Spirit that operates a physical experience in our name of I AM as a way to experience Identity. Without the body, we would never prove a theory, or intimately experience our self-concepts. The body is a great wealth to the knowledge of Self.

In the context of psychology and metaphysics, both the personality and the ego are significant concepts, but they refer to different aspects of an individual.

1. Personality:

   • In psychology, personality encompasses a set of enduring traits, patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make each person unique. It's the way an individual consistently interacts with the world.
   • Personality is shaped by a combination of genetic factors, experiences, and environmental influences. Psychologists often use various theories, such as the Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism), to understand and categorize personality characteristics.

2. Ego:

   • In psychology, particularly in psychoanalytic theory developed by Sigmund Freud, the ego is one of the three parts of the mind, alongside the id and superego. The ego is responsible for mediating between the instinctual, impulsive desires of the id and the moral and social constraints of the superego.
   • The ego operates based on the reality principle, seeking to satisfy the id's desires in a way that is realistic and socially acceptable. It helps individuals navigate the external world and make decisions that balance their internal needs with external demands.

In summary, while personality refers to the overall pattern of characteristics that define an individual, the ego is a specific part of the mind responsible for managing conflicts between internal drives and external demands. The ego is a component of the broader personality structure. Understanding both concepts can provide insights into human behavior and thought processes. The subconscious has two aspects, ego and personality. Both are profaned by indoctrination and dogma. These two partners in cooperation of the body, have been divided by dogma, propaganda, and indoctrination producing a false battle between personality and the ego who are fighting each other for control of the brain.

The black background of the RWS-Key 15-The Devil represents the darkness of ignorance. The inverted pentagram on the brow of the RWS Devil symbolizes mental inversion and/or "upside down thinking". It is also the sign of man in reverse position and thereby, representing falsehood and delusion. This is because the Devil represents the "Dark Son"/The Trickster/the mimic deceiver and/or "false ego". Whereas, the half-cube pedestal, this laughable R.W.S. figure sits on, represents an imperfect understanding of the physical World, that is represented as a cube.

The Devil featured on both cards are personifications of the self-conscious and subconscious aspects of the divided Mind. Traditional Horns and hoofs indicate that delusion "bestializes" human consciousness. The chain which holds them to the block of delusion, represents Bondage, which is a mental result of indoctrination and dogma, and the mind virus which is also attributed to Key 15. The Devil and Lucifer somehow became the same being in the institutionalize ignorance of the church dogma. Lucifer is Latin for "bringer of Light" and was often the name for the Planet Venus.

In history, the Knights Templar were accused of worshiping the Devil in the form of Baphomet. Again, a divide and conquer ploy used by the Roman Catholic Church to destroy a rival concept of Spirit.

The Baphomet, often associated with the Knights Templar, is a symbol that has evolved over centuries and carries a rich tapestry of symbology and metaphor.

Historical Context:

The term "Baphomet" came into prominence during the trials of the Knights Templar in the early 14th century. Under torture, some Templars confessed to worshipping a deity named Baphomet. The confessions were likely coerced, and the descriptions of Baphomet varied greatly, suggesting that it might have been a fabricated charge.

The Symbolic elements of Baphomet are:

1. The Goat:

• Head of a Goat: The goat's head, especially with its horns, has been historically associated with fertility gods, like the Greek Pan. In medieval Christian symbolism, goats were often linked to the devil and sin.
• Goat of Mendes: This concept combines aspects of the goat with ideas of duality and balance, stemming from ancient Egyptian mythology and later interpretations.

2. Duality:

• Androgyny: Baphomet often appears as an androgynous figure, embodying both masculine and feminine characteristics. This represents the unity and balance of opposites.
• "Solve et Coagula": The Latin terms for "dissolve and coagulate" on Baphomet's arms signify the alchemical process of breaking down substances and recombining them into a new form, symbolizing transformation and the pursuit of enlightenment.

3. Pentagram:

• Inverted Pentagram: The inverted pentagram on Baphomet's forehead has been interpreted as a symbol of the material world and earthly desires. In some contexts, it's associated with the subversion of divine order and the embrace of the physical realm over the spiritual.

4. Torch Between the Horns:

• Illumination: The torch symbolizes enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge. Positioned between the horns, it signifies the merging of animal instincts and higher consciousness.

Metaphorical Interpretations

1. Gnosis and Esoteric Wisdom:

• Baphomet can be seen as a symbol of the quest for hidden knowledge and the integration of diverse aspects of existence. This aligns with the Templar's rumored secret teachings and their role as custodians of esoteric wisdom.

2. Balance and Harmony:

• The dual nature of Baphomet (male and female, light and dark, human and animal) embodies the concept of achieving balance and harmony within oneself and the universe. It challenges the dichotomous thinking of good vs. evil, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of morality and existence.

3. Transformation and Transcendence:

• The alchemical motto "solve et coagula" encapsulates the transformative journey of the individual. Baphomet represents the potential for personal and spiritual transformation through the reconciliation of opposites.

Modern Interpretations

In contemporary occultism and popular culture, Baphomet has taken on various meanings. For some, it remains a potent symbol of rebellion against orthodox religious structures and the embrace of individual freedom and enlightenment. For others, it serves as an icon of occult wisdom and the mystical path to self-knowledge.

Conclusion:

The Baphomet associated with the Knights Templar is a complex symbol blending historical accusations, esoteric traditions, and modern interpretations. It embodies duality, transformation, and the pursuit of knowledge, serving as a powerful metaphor for the journey toward enlightenment and the integration of opposites within the self. It is us; we are all Baphometic wisdom.

The Mystic Palette Tarot-Key 15- The Devil represented as a Bobcat, is a perfect Baphomet symbol as it implies a potent symbol of rebellion against orthodox religious structures and the embrace of individual freedom and enlightenment. For others, it serves as an icon of occult wisdom and the mystical path to self-knowledge. Here is clarity of sight and sound, helping one avoid the "mind virus" traps laid down by institutionalized conditioning.

In the more Qabalistic Key 15 cards, the Devil is associated with the Hebrew Letter Ain. The Path of Ayin, means Eye, a sigil for the All Seeing "I" of the One Mind and if we believe in only what our physical eyes show us, we lose our inner "I" sight, shown as the third eye, that is usually on the forehead of the Tarot-key 15 Goat (scapegoat) and as the point of the inverted pentagram on the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot.

Inverted pentagrams represent "upside down" thinking and/or reversal of true knowledge. and in this case, reversal of false knowledge. The enchained figures on the Rider-Waite-Smith card are shown horned indicating their servitude; However unwittingly, to this comical Bogeyman the woman figure sports a "fruitful" tail, implying she is sexual-Fecund (Will-to- Form) and the male figure's tail is aflame, implying sexual- expressive force (Will-to-Force).

The misconception of conditioned reality is symbolized in two ways on the DEVIL card. First, the smirking mouth, and second, the Goat-Head represents the humorous figure of the childhood nemesis the "Bogeyman"; this "Bogeyman" is more of a demonic character on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

The Rider-Waite-Smith and many traditional tarot cards emphasizes the knowledge that our belief in the illusion of matter (Matter is only .4% visible as our bodies are 99.6% space) is laughable while implying that laughter is a humorous approach to our lives and is a tool which will help our consciousness to transcend the illusion of "fearing it to believe it". Eventually one will understand that our self-image is a story we tell ourselves.

Mirth is the first great corrective and helps us not to take our perceptions of the material world seriously, which only means "fearfully". Therefore, the Devil Card cautions us not to believe everything we think or "feel".

It pays to note that the Survival Mind of the animal (subconscious), is profaned by the Devilish tempter that is the medial controlled false ego which tricks us into believing we are as Moons who are at the mercy of Forces rather than the Magus (The Sun/Son) who manipulates them. This doesn't mean the subconscious is evil, it just means it is the creator of survival thoughts and instincts that once profaned by indoctrination and dogma behavioral Patriarchal modification are often the "thoughts" that bedevil us throughout the delusions of material life and the admonishments of the false soul (egregore) of culture.

THE DEVIL represents Raw Power (Mars) of consciousness; "Raw" because it is the force that brings about the transmutation of THE TOWER (key 16) and is in the sign of Capricorn (also shown as the Goat headed or Goat like image on the Waite Tarot), which is where Mars is exalted-in the Survival Mind. Capricorn is a weighty, even blind sign of Earth and symbolizes the highest and lowest states of individual personality. Yet it is considered a sign of initiation, or release from matter formed limitations, thereby showing us the positive side of the mind rather than the viral programing that torments us.

These material limitations of time are suggested by the astrological rulership of Capricorn by Saturn, the Planet of Binah, The Great Mother that governs the limitations of form, including Time-Space, as does the Greek- Saturn. These limitations are of both the enclosure of matter or of time, the artificial system by which we meter and enclose all activities. Thus, THE DEVIL also represents the average person's misconception of "reality"; a perceptive belief that the material eyesight and/or-sensual condition of ruler-controlled measurement/definition is "Real". The Qabalist knows the physical-material world as the "1%" world, and realizes that the other invisible "99%" (often called "the other side of the Mirror") is the unseen Real Self that is behind all creation:

All is Mind! 

The Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot- key 15 (ATU-15) is named the Devil-key 15. The Goat headed image represents the old Goat headed God and the Sign Capricorn as well, which is only appropriate since this is the sign attributed to this card. Capricorn is a sign attributed to the element earth and therefore, a horned being is often shown.

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The misconception of reality as conditioned by indoctrination and dogma, which is symbolized on the Devil card by the upside-down pentagram on the entities head. The upside-down pentagram indicates delusion as our ideas of spirituality and reality are upside down as it is positioned over the "Third Eye" of Inner Sight.

Aleister Crowley stated the upside-down pentagram represented the Bodies rulership over Spirit, which is indeed a delusion, as a mortal being has no real power to rule the immortal Spirit (Spirit is Willed Plasmic energy and called Breath and/or Prana), who is the Power of Life and Death of the material All.

One must be fooled by their pleasure/pain-controlled senses (the objective of dogma) into believing the body is powerful and separate from spirit and thereby be able to supersede spirit programing our brain to seek "a false spirit" (religion) whose definition is controlled by the Patriarchy. Hence, the devil often is shown as the "trickster" who falsely rules the physical form. Belief is easy, it requires no action. However, knowing is only acquired by doing/experience and is often found only beyond comfort zones. The Profaning of the senses such as fearing pain and/or discomfort keeps us from acquiring knowledge.

Due to fundamental religions, what has been called "evil" ("live" spelled backwards) has found little value in self-awareness and is relegated to the Dark Emotions of survival thinking. However, what is called "evil" is essential to the process of the individual-knowledge of Self. Knowledge is neither good nor bad. "Evil" being a word for "error" and which is often ignored is that 50% of all Wisdom is at first "Error" and the other 50% of Wisdom is correction of that error. Hence, the observation of the "false ego"/mind virus aids us in obtaining wisdom!

Everything is a failure until it isn't. There can be no light without darkness, no form without shadow; there can be no Perfected Self, without Imperfect Self: no Christ without Antichrist; there can be no resolution of dualities of consciousness without encountering the black waters of discord. However, our true power lies in our shadow self, for it is the place of all dreams, illusions, and fantasies, all which contribute to Willful creation and exploration! For therein lies our Imagination-The Creatrix of all Forms!

The Misogynistic Patriarchy is the one who wrote the "genesis" story of Adam and Eve. Here the Female was shown as being responsible for getting mankind expelled from the "garden of Eden", a false slaver utopia, by seeking knowledge. She "ate of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge". That Tree is the Qabalistic Tree of Life. How dare anyone seek knowledge in a society of ruler-controlled ignorance?

Assigning Capricorn to this card, the sign of cardinal earth, is apropos for this card since the devil represents enslavement of consciousness by the illusions of fear controlled matter. Hence, the bound figures shown on the Devil card. Simply, one must be immersed in the material condition to this extreme before release is possible.

Without the sensual intimacy, that the body human gives us Psyches of Spirit, we could not experience data as information, this becomes in-form-action, as we emote this data as "emotional thoughts", and thus enacted through the sensual body, information, becomes knowledge and knowledge requires "doing". Knowledge experienced becomes learned Wisdom.

A Spirit with a body of matter, soon learns what is dysfunctional and functional thought, by the body's reaction to each thought. Hence, a lesson here is obviously, "don't believe everything you think" for there be boogeyman there! We came to expand and liberate life as "knowledgeable creators" and not the self-destructive Moron of indoctrinated fame!

There are so many examples of this boogeyman (traps) theme throughout history; The Christ in the desert being tempted by the Devil and descending into the depths of hell, which is a well-known Christian allegory, and the Alchemical principle as the blackness of putrefaction from which gold emerges. The boogeyman in the closet of the story tellers or Hollywood fame is a more modern popular theme. Simply put, those who wish to rule found out that when you control the survival mind's-fears and concerns you control the people.

This just proves that historically cultures have symbolized the same important psychological (and archetypal) process. Any way you look at it, the Devil, is a key archetype of the collective unconscious and/or "group soul" of the race. It is unquestionably irrational, anxiety-creating, and stress filled.

However, it is found to be less stressful to deal with the figure of Archetypal Shadow, which embodies the most negative and inferior qualities of our own egocentric personalities, simply by observation of its existence in our subconsciousness. Awake Conscious observation of the "shadow self", releases it of any false power it was formerly assumed to have by making the subconscious more conscious and aware. We find that emotional focus is "power", and what we focus with the most passion, becomes our life motion.

When the Devil Key 15 card is thrown in a divination, it implies:

• Strong instinct and suggestive power.
• Lust for power. 
• Black magic (fear-based magic).
• Ritualized sexuality.
• Ego transformation through group rituals.
• The encounter with the shadow.
• The Subconscious is considered the Shadow of the Unconsciousness.
• The sum of unlived possibilities.
• Perception of the truth.
• Complete self.
• Lucifer as the bringer of Light.
• Determining what is the cause and what is the symptom.

If reversed (shadow):

• Fateful entanglements.
• Self-destructive tendencies and/or drives.
• Hell within.
• Dark power.
• Collective hysteria.
• Getting caught up in fear and worry.
• Addictions.

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