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Above all things, know thyself!
Radiant: Rider-Waite-Smith-Tarot, Seven of Swords
The Rider- Waite-Smith 7 of Swords card is more mundane and less Western Hermetic Magic in their philosophy than more modern Tarot Cards and therefore, are good beginner cards. Waite illustrates a thief who must leave some of the swords behind for there are too many to carry. The attempt to carry it all is futile. Therefore, this card suggests that trying to over-think a thing is futile. Only examine one thought at a time, rather than every thought at once, for one cannot expect to think the same thoughts over and over and get different results! You are just going to have to settle for less knowledge than makes you feel secure and like the thief on the Rider-Waite-Smith card, just use what you have and leave thoughts of worry or insecurity behind. Therefore, let's not deceive ourselves into thinking we have all the answers, sometimes you must start without surety.
The Axiom, "Above all things, know thyself", is an old but well-established doctrine of the Gnosis ("those who know"), and Western Hermetic Qabalah.
In the Gnostic Gospels of Didymos Judas Thomas, Jesus is quoted as saying, "If those who lead say to you, 'see, the kingdom is in the sky.' then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you. Rather, the kingdom is inside of you, and it is outside of you. When you come to know yourselves, you will then become known, and you will realize that it is you who are the sons [suns] of the living father. But if you will not know yourselves, you dwell in poverty, and it is you who is that poverty." (The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas---The Nag Hammadi Library--)
The word Suns in brackets is of my own insertion because the original word is interpretable as Sun/Son, both having similar meanings in Semitic language and Qabalah, the fact that many Monks who interpreted the Gospels from the original Greek, were misogynistic, required them to use the word "Son" or suffer the wrath of the Patriarch. Being that we are all androgynous and/or Hermaphrodites due to a left male side and right female side of our brains, each of us are to advance our personality to Tiphareth (beauty), the Son/Sun of the Solar logos, which is number 6 on the Tree of Life which it is not a gender but both genders as One. Six is the number of the Sun and is the Christ/Buddha state of conscious energy; the highest state of awake consciousness that we can reach in a physical body. More research into the old papyri that was dug up in Nag Hammadi Egypt, will reveal even more Gnostic gems for the inquiring mind.
The Milo Manara Erotic Tarot- 7 of Air
The Erotic Tarot 7 of Air depicts an attractive woman, in moon light, giving the crowd of paparazzi a "moon shot". Since this card is the Moon in Aquarius, this witticism seems apropos. However, Milo Manara, the author and artist, gives the meanings of:
- Expediency.
- A hidden plan.
- Actions carried out in secret.
- The bait.
- Distraction.
Therefore, she could be baiting the audience, or distracting them. It could just be a movie star flashing the paparazzi as a symbol of "kiss my ass". Which then would make it futile for them to get answers to their annoying questions.
Assigned to this 7 of Air card, is the Astrological significance of the Moon in Aquarius. This means the need to bring about change in a scientific and detached way. I would say that according to this card's image, she has accomplished the mission of bringing about change.
In astrology, the Moon represents emotions, instincts, and the subconscious. When the Moon is in the house of Aquarius, it brings unique characteristics to the individual's emotional expression.
Aquarius is an air sign associated with innovation, humanitarianism, and unconventional thinking. When the Moon is placed in the house of Aquarius, it can influence the following characteristics:
Intellectual Emotions: Individuals with the Moon in Aquarius may approach emotions with an intellectual and rational mindset. They tend to analyze their feelings and may not be as driven by emotional impulses as some other signs.
Independence: Aquarius is known for its independent nature, and this trait can be reflected in emotional matters. People with the Moon in Aquarius may value their emotional independence and appreciate personal space in relationships.
Humanitarian Concerns: The Moon in Aquarius may foster a sense of concern for humanity and social causes. These individuals may be emotionally driven to contribute to societal well-being and may be involved in activities that promote positive change.
Unconventional Expression: Emotions are expressed in a unique and often unconventional manner. The individual may not conform to traditional emotional expectations and may appreciate non-traditional forms of self-expression.
Open-mindedness: Aquarius is an open-minded sign, and the Moon in this house can bring a willingness to explore and understand different perspectives. Emotionally, individuals may be accepting of diversity and open to new ideas.
Detached Emotionally: There can be a sense of emotional detachment or objectivity. While they may care deeply about others and societal issues, they might not let emotions cloud their judgment, preferring to approach situations with a level-headed mindset.
Friendship Focus: Friendships may play a significant role in their emotional life. They may find emotional support and connection through a broad network of friends who share common interests and values.
It's important to note that the overall astrological profile, including the positions of other planets and aspects, will provide a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's personality and emotional tendencies.
The lower Sephiroth of the Qabalistic Tree of Life (4-5-6-7-8) are forming the square that is all worlds of liquid light "mind dreams", worlds of illusions and manifestation brought on by assumptions of the I AM (God/Goddess). Often called the "upper Astral", this is where ideas become measured "dreams" before they become coagulated light manifested. All is Mind and therefore, all images are imagined. Here we are Psyche's/Celestial energy dreaming we are manifesting as forms of the I AM's experiment in Self-Awareness and/or a "Me". This is explained throughout the 78 cards of the Tarot. Each of us dreams we are human, when overall, we are spiral energy and/or Spirit "dreaming" we are physical forms. Above all things, know thyself!
When the 7 of Swords, is thrown during a reading, the querent:
- Is or shall, experiencing 7 weeks or 7 months of futile effort because of the characteristics of, self-doubt, such as, being untrustworthy, due to vacillation.
- Is experiencing unstable effort in all that is attempted.
- There is also the prospect of journeying overland, with mixed results.
- Partial success is suggested, because of yielding when victory is at hand. Such a yielding is brought on by the self-defeating thoughts of self-doubt which tend to "drain strength" because of internal conflict.
- There is an inclination to lose when on the point of gaining through not continuing effort.
- There is also suggested: a love of abundance, a fascination with display (where the wrapping is more important than the gift), compliments given, ease of affronts and insolence's with need to detect and spy on others.
- Inclinations to betray confidences, not always intentional, but subject to vacillation, causing unreliability. The strength of which all depends on the dignity of the accompanying cards.
If reversed or ill dignified by the surrounding cards, it implies:
- Deceitfulness.
- Intrigues.
- Insincerity.
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