The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Privation

Privation, in the context of the Queen of Swords, refers to a state of scarcity or deprivation, often symbolizing poverty and hardship. This term is interpreted as a meaningful concept connected to the Queen of Swords in a deck of tarot cards, where it encapsulates themes of scarcity and hardship, aligning with broader definitions that emphasize a state of lack or deprivation. The term privation, therefore, serves as a poignant representation of challenging circumstances and the difficulties associated with a scarce and harsh environment.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Four PagesConcept

Four Pages symbolize privation

Nine→Substance

Privation and the concept of desolation (Nine) can be linked as both concepts involve states of lack or deprivation.

Eight→Concept

Privation and the concept of challenges (Eight) can be linked as both involve states of struggle or difficulty.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

PrivationthroughEightilluminatesSeven →
I. Privation & Eight

Privation and the concept of challenges (Eight) can be linked as both involve states of struggle or difficulty.

II. Eight & Seven

Both Eight and Seven represent concepts of conflict and challenge, but in different intensities and permanence.

PrivationthroughNineilluminatesTen →
I. Privation & Nine

Privation and the concept of desolation (Nine) can be linked as both concepts involve states of lack or deprivation.

II. Nine & Ten

Both Ten and Nine represent concepts of pain, but Ten is temporary while Nine is a permanent state, indicating a progression or severity of suffering.

PrivationthroughNineilluminatesAbsence →
I. Privation & Nine

Privation and the concept of desolation (Nine) can be linked as both concepts involve states of lack or deprivation.

II. Nine & Absence

Absence can be linked with the concept of desolation (Nine) as both involve states of being apart or isolated.

PrivationthroughNineilluminatesNine Beliefs
I. Privation & Nine

Privation and the concept of desolation (Nine) can be linked as both concepts involve states of lack or deprivation.

II. Nine & Nine Beliefs

The number nine corresponds to the nine beliefs represented in the Tarot.

PrivationthroughNineilluminatesSwindling
I. Privation & Nine

Privation and the concept of desolation (Nine) can be linked as both concepts involve states of lack or deprivation.

II. Nine & Swindling

Swindling is related to the Nine as a concept of deceit for gain

PrivationthroughEightilluminatesFeasting
I. Privation & Eight

Privation and the concept of challenges (Eight) can be linked as both involve states of struggle or difficulty.

II. Eight & Feasting

Feasting is related to the EIGHT, as the card can symbolize pleasure or indulgence

PrivationthroughEightilluminatesMourning
I. Privation & Eight

Privation and the concept of challenges (Eight) can be linked as both involve states of struggle or difficulty.

II. Eight & Mourning

Mourning can be associated with the concept of temporary tribulations (Eight), both involving emotional states of distress.