Water→Substance
The Water suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, reflecting emotional and intuitive development in the lesser arcana
Spiral Of Evolution
The Spiral of Evolution is a symbolic representation that captures the sequence of the suits in a tarot deck, reflecting stages of development or cosmic progression. This concept begins at a spiritual center and progresses through twelve houses of zodiacal ideation and formation. These houses symbolize different stages or phases of evolution, integrating elements from both the tarot and astrological traditions to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the journey of growth and transformation.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Air→Substance
The Air suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, embodying communicative and intellectual growth in the lesser arcana
Earth→Substance
The Earth suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, symbolizing developmental and foundational elements in the lesser arcana
Fire→Substance
The Fire suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, depicting transformative and dynamic processes in the lesser arcana
Heart-suitSubstance
The heart-suit in the Spiral of Evolution represents emotions and personal value through time, corresponding to the zodiacal houses (Fire suit)
Cup-suitSubstance
The cup-suit in the Spiral of Evolution correlates to financial and time elements, embodying the zodiacal houses (Earth suit)
Wand-suitSubstance
The wand-suit in the Spiral of Evolution signifies potential and ideas, not directly linked to time, relating to the zodiacal houses (Air and Water suits but not strongly defined)
Sword-suitSubstance
The sword-suit in the Spiral of Evolution encapsulates material and practical concerns, corresponding to the zodiacal houses (Water and Air suits, with a focus on material aspects)
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Earth
The Earth suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, symbolizing developmental and foundational elements in the lesser arcana
II. Earth & Sun
THE SUN's rays are received differently by each planet, affecting the entities on Earth
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Fire
The Fire suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, depicting transformative and dynamic processes in the lesser arcana
II. Fire & Alchemy
Alchemy depends on fire as a fundamental element, indicating its importance in the processes and transformations described.
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Fire
The Fire suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, depicting transformative and dynamic processes in the lesser arcana
II. Fire & Philosopher's Stone
The philosopher's stone is revealed or created through the fire The fire creates the philosopher's stone
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Earth
The Earth suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, symbolizing developmental and foundational elements in the lesser arcana
II. Earth & Astrology
The science of ASTROLOGY helps understand the tendencies in a child based on Earth, a planet, and the guidance provided by parents ASTROLOGY, as a celestial influence, relates to planets on Earth which affect the development of a child based on their alignment and position
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Water
The Water suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, reflecting emotional and intuitive development in the lesser arcana
II. Water & Astral Light
Water, in the elementary world, corresponds to the kabalistic woman, and the Astral Light, which is a universal seducer typified by the serpent of Genesis, may be affected by these elements.
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Water
The Water suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, reflecting emotional and intuitive development in the lesser arcana
II. Water & God
(GOD created water from the letter Mem as per Chapter 10)
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Air
The Air suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, embodying communicative and intellectual growth in the lesser arcana
II. Air & Mercury
Mercury symbolizes the air element in alchemy and is essential to the Great Work as it allows for the transformation of base metals. Air, via Mercury, supports the transformation process in the Great Work,
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Water
The Water suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, reflecting emotional and intuitive development in the lesser arcana
II. Water & Light
Water and light, both elements of the triune soul, are linked in the representational structure
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Fire
The Fire suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, depicting transformative and dynamic processes in the lesser arcana
II. Fire & Substance
Great fires played a role in the initiation ceremony
I. Spiral Of Evolution & Water
The Water suit represents stages in the Spiral of Evolution, reflecting emotional and intuitive development in the lesser arcana
II. Water & Sulphur
Sulphur and water, both elements within the alchemical framework, are intricately connected in their symbolism. According to alchemical theories, Sulphur corresponds to the water element, serving as a pivot in understanding the representational structure of the triune soul. This connection extends to the broader alchemical world of chemicals, where Sulphur aligns with the water element, reflecting a deep intertwining of these figures and symbols in the conceptual and practical realms of alchemy. Together, these elements embody essential aspects of the alchemical worldview, blending the physical and spiritual dimensions of the natural world.