The Esoteric Lexicon·Substance

Lower Card

Cards in the lower position of the divination layout, possibly representing outcomes or situations that are less influential

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Significator→Concept

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

Higher Card→Substance

Higher cards in the divination layout often override or influence the lower cards, determining the ultimate outcome or destiny

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesHigh Priestess →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & High Priestess

The High Priestess (second card of the divination layout) represents the initial orientation or spiritual influence on the querent

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesDivination →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesPentacles →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Pentacles

Pentacles are the Significator for very dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and a sallow or swarthy complexion in the court cards

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesKing →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesWands →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Wands

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesSwords →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Swords

Swords are the Significator for people with hazel or grey eyes, dark brown hair, and a dull complexion in the court cards

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesKnight →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Knight

Knight is one type of Significator used in the divination process

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesCups →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Cups

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesPage →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Page

Page is a Significator used for young women or females under 40

Lower CardthroughSignificatorilluminatesQueen →

I. Lower Card & Significator

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

II. Significator & Queen

Queen is a Significator used for women over 40