Decan Ruler (Sun): The Sun in the third decan of Gemini brings an abundance of possibilities, talents, and interests. Those born under this influence must gradually refine their choices, determining which paths to follow and which to abandon. While deliberate choices promote greater self-awareness and create a principled approach to life, indecision and living in bad faith results in ruin. This decan does not indicate a tragic conclusion, but a decisive moment—one that becomes a sacred and necessary sacrifice, opening the path to profound transformation. 

Decan (Gemini): The third decan of Gemini reaches a peak of inner and outer polarization, ultimately resolving in a stable unity born from the surrender or end of one opposing force. This decan signifies a decisive moment—one twin must fall, and a final choice must be made. This decan represents the process of thoroughly examining an issue before making a decision. At this critical juncture, where two opposing forces have reached their peak, they can no longer coexist. There is a death of duality and therefore the aiming for unity again. This decan is about judgment and decision, wherein a number of possibilities are sacrificed, allowing for the realization of one specific outcome. 

10: Tens represent completion in the world of the element.

Tree of Life (Malkuth in Yetzirah): The Ten of Swords corresponds to Malkuth in Yetzirah. In the Astral World, Malkuth is the beginning and end of emotions.

Sephira (Malkuth): All tens deal with sense perception in physical manifestation, and correspond to the tenth sephira, Malkuth, which is commonly referred to by Qabalists as “Kingdom.” Malkuth is associated with the elementals. The elements, which intermingle to create the stability of matter, are not the physical fire, water, air, and earth we perceive, but the forces that drive them. Malkuth represents the final, fixed manifestation of forces, where all potential is fully determined in material form. 

World (Assiah): All Swords correspond to the third of four worlds, Yetzirah (“The World of Formation”), which is also called the formative world. The element associated with the World of Yetzirah is air.

The Story of Air: The element of air, traditionally symbolized by the suit of swords in the Tarot system, embodies the preeminent power of the intellect. The astrological air signs are renowned for their exceptional cognitive abilities, encompassing critical thinking and articulate expression. The intellect, a quintessential quality intrinsic to the air element, facilitates the processes of analysis, division, and the incisive capacity to cut through complexities when confronted with intricate problems that necessitate rational and discerning solutions. The narratives and stories aligned with the air element revolve thematically around the exploration of confronting and resolving challenges through the strategic application of mental faculties.

Time of Year: June 10/11 – June 20/21

Zodiacal Longitude: 20°00’–29°59’ Gemini

Color (Hex Code): #744828