6 OF AIR
Aquarius II – EARNED SUCCESS
Living by One’s Values regardless of Circumstance or Opinion while Bridging the Known and Unknown
Affirmation: I live by my values and stay open to new perspectives that guide my growth.
Card Details
Zodiacal Longitude: 10°00’–19°59’ Aquarius (Time of Year: January 29/30 – February 8/9)
Decan: Mercury in Aquarius
Sephira: Tiphareth
World: Yetzirah
Color (Hex Code): #FDC010
Correspondences
Keys: The Manifestor and The Humanitarian
Planet (Mercury): 5 of Earth, 3 of Water, 10 of Earth, 8 of Fire
Sequence (5-6-7 of Air): 5 of Air and 7 of Air
Sephira (Tiphareth): 6 of Fire, 6 of Water, 6 of Earth
UPRIGHT: Transition, Journey, Progress, Insight, Resolution
REVERSE: Inertia, Confusion, Regression, Obscurity, Resistance

Meaning:
The middle decan of Aquarius symbolizes establishing autonomy outside of conventional frameworks, grounded in a conscious engagement with the unknown. While this decan is characterized by a profound presence beyond existing norms, there is a deliberate effort to establish an internal locus of stability in the self. While the first decan of Aquarius pushes against the constraints of the established order to explore what lies beyond conventional limits, the second decan focuses on autonomous figures who exist in liminal spaces and act as intermediaries, bridging the divide between outsiders and citizens, the poor and kings, and heaven and earth. The second decan of Aquarius highlights the need to reconcile the known and unknown, the practical and the ideal, the laws of matter and the will of the spirit. In order to traverse areas that are chaotic and unfamiliar one must develop cleverness. Those unbound by any law but their own, treading the space in-between long enough, grow wise. These esteemed figures represent the achievement of establishing autonomy between distinct worlds. Their wisdom stems from a deep understanding of both sides, and their authority is secured by their independence. They are sovereigns not of territories themselves, but of the spaces that exist between established boundaries.
Decanic Rulership: Mercury
Mercury, a god of dualities and the space that bridges them, rules this decan. As the divine patron of commerce, Mercury embodies a swift presence that traverses every path yet belongs to no single place. Mastery of the space in-between brings distinct advantages, as commerce thrives on transporting goods back and forth, birthing markets that reward those who navigate them. This decan is about developing a profound commitment to one’s authentic self, living in accordance with one’s values regardless of circumstances or others’ opinions. Mercury endows its natives with a keen, innovative, and fiercely independent intellect. Their minds fluidly traverse the spectrum between established knowledge and daring invention, bridging the gap between the familiar and the unknown. This dynamic interplay fosters insights that are valuable both to visionaries challenging the status quo and to those upholding societal order. This decan signifies how to navigate the journey from one place to another, embodying the science of getting to a new place.
Myths:
This decan is associated with myths about establishing internal stability through the role of liminal intermediary—bridging citizens and outsiders, poor and rich, earth and heaven.