Tree of Life (Binah in Briah): Water of Water corresponds to Binah in Briah. In the mental World, Briah represents Specific Water in the World of Water.

Sephira (Binah): All specific water deals with organization through definition and delineation, and corresponds to the third sephira, Binah or “understanding.” Binah is associated with the slowest, outermost traditional planet, Saturn. Saturn represents the slowing down of cosmic energy as it contracts unlimited potential into the structure of linear time and matter. The Saturn archetype structures the small “r” reality principle, limiting infinite potential so as to bring order and consistency to human life, thereby shaping the framework within which transformation can occur. 

World (Briah): All Cups correspond to the second of four worlds, the World of Briah (“The World of Creation”), which is also called the creative world. The element associated with the World of Briah is water.

The Story of Water: The element of water, traditionally symbolized by the suit of cups in the Tarot system, exhibits an inherent connection with the domains of relationships and desires. The essence of this element is inextricably linked to the exploration and expression of emotions encompassing comfort, safety, danger, desire, delusion, contentment, love, and a myriad of other permutations that constitute the nuanced spectrum of human affective experience. The narratives and stories aligned with the water element revolve around the thematic explorations of desire, fulfillment, betrayal, disappointment, enchantment, thereby encapsulating the perpetual ebb and flow that characterizes the depths of the emotional experience in all its complexities.

Time of Year: June 21/22 – July 21/22

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Cancer

Color (Hex Code): #3B3B3B