1: Source — Kether (Crown) The Source of Creative Energy
Neptune represents the divine source, aligning with the Ultimate Reality principle. The Neptune archetype dissolves boundaries, allowing for us to embrace the experiences of all life forms with compassion and, in transcending the limiting ego, recognize the Divine Presence within everything.
The Ones represent the pure essence of the four elements. The Ones are not the elements themselves, but rather the seeds from which they emerge.
SOURCE OF AMBITION
The spark of initiative, creativity, and drive. It embodies the raw energy and inspiration needed to pursue goals or embark on a new journey of self-expression and personal power.
SOURCE OF EMOTIONS
The wellspring of feelings and intuition. It marks the beginning of deep emotional experiences, love, or spiritual connections, providing the foundation for emotional growth and relationships.
SOURCE OF THOUGHTS
Clarity, insight, and the birth of new ideas. It represents the mental sharpness and intellectual force needed to cut through confusion and initiate breakthroughs or decisions.
SOURCE OF RESOURCES
The initial manifestation of financial opportunity, stability, or physical abundance. It provides the groundwork for tangible success, security, and prosperity in the material world.
2: Balance — Chokmah (Wisdom) Dynamic Outpouring Creative Energy
Uranus represents the divine as an endlessly renewing force. The Uranus archetype ignites evolution, urging us to express ourselves with unrestrained freedom and, through sudden breakthroughs and revolutionary shifts, ultimately awakening us to our authentic true nature.
BALANCE OF AMBITIONS
Mars is driven by the urge to conquer, oftentimes without regard for consequences, and must weigh personal desires for power with the effects on those he seeks to dominate. 2 of Fire requires maintaining equilibrium between internal drive and external impact.
BALANCE OF EMOTIONS
Venus creates a sense of interest and excitement, where both parties contribute to the relationship, expressing a desire to know more and requiring emotional harmony for it to grow. 2 of Water represents the equal exchange of feelings between two people—harmonious partnerships, spiritual unions, and cooperation.
BALANCE OF THOUGHTS
The Moon makes peace with opposing perspectives, balancing ideas and relying on intuition before making a decision. 2 of Air encourages introspection, prompting us to confront internal conflicts and engage with our emotions to achieve a sense of equilibrium.
BALANCE OF RESOURCES
Although Jupiter is in fall in Capricorn, the dynamic between growth and contraction gives rise to ever evolving circumstances, requiring adaptation and balance amidst shifting demands. 2 of Earth represents the juggling of priorities in the physical world—whether it’s managing time, finances, or responsibilities.
Specific Ambitions in the World of Ambitions
Harnesses the power of the persona, channeling charisma and self-expression to inspire others and command attention.
Specific Ambitions in the World of Emotions
Harnesses the intensity of emotions, using deep feelings and passion to drive transformative actions and personal power.
Specific Ambitions in the World of Thoughts
Harnesses intellectual power, directing innovative ideas toward progressive ideals in order to revolutionize the future.
Specific Ambitions in the World of Resources
Harnesses the stability of the material world, underscoring the value of lasting success gained through principled and disciplined action.
3: Development — Binah (Understanding) Organization through Definition and Delineation
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.
DEVELOPMENT OF AMBITIONS
Exalted in Aries, the Sun grants foresight and momentum, facilitating the formation of plans and the execution of actions through effective leadership in a chosen field of study. 3 of Fire represents expansion as goals move from idea to reality.
DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONS
Mercury develops bonds of mutual support with friends and family, finding common ground and safe harbors by communing with others. 3 of Water indicates a time for sharing and collective spiritual growth.
DEVELOPMENT OF THOUGHTS
Exalted in Libra, Saturn necessitates the development of mental clarity to confront and accept difficult truths; in time, this leads to wisdom and resolution. 3 of Air symbolizes insights gained through painful or challenging circumstances that bring about renewal.
DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES
Exalted in Capricorn, Mars ignites productivity by harnessing its assertive nature to develop resources and, through a structured approach, brings projects to completion. 3 of Earth represents the process of building something tangible through discipline.
Specific Emotions in the World of Ambitions
Initiates action, combining impulses with a bold vision to push forward with vigor and enthusiasm.
Specific Emotions in the World of Emotions
Initiates emotional bonds, cultivating connection through relationships grounded in deep care and compassion.
Specific Emotions in the World of Thoughts
Initiates relationships, creating harmony and balance through understanding and diplomacy.
Specific Emotions in the World of Resources
Initiates long-term plans, taking practical implications into account before establishing stable, enduring commitments and goals.
4: Structure — Chesed (Mercy) The Framework of Manifestation
Jupiter represents the renewed manifestation of the four primordial elements of Kether, establishing the archetypal pattern for matter fully realized in the divided elements of Malkuth. The Jupiter archetype expands possibilities, broadening our perspective to embrace new opportunities, and encouraging us to grow by venturing beyond our comfort zones with faith and optimism.
STRUCTURE OF AMBITIONS
Although Venus is in detriment in Aries, it offers respite during stressful times through celebrations that honor fulfilled accomplishments. 4 of Fire represents observing milestones.
STRUCTURE OF EMOTIONS
The Moon calls for introspection, providing a structured space to either brood over one’s feelings or allow them to pass. 4 of Water represents the reevaluation of one’s feelings in contemplation, and the forming and breaking of habits.
STRUCTURE OF THOUGHTS
Jupiter expands the mind, allowing for the organization and clarification of opposing perspectives during a period of rest or reflection. 4 of Air represents a moment of recuperation that allows one to emerge with a calmer and more focused mindset.
STRUCTURE OF RESOURCES
The Sun establishes a framework for resource accumulation and preservation, transforming abstract potential into concrete outcomes and affirming practical power. 4 of Earth represents the organization of goods or capital.
5: Challenge — Geburah (Severity) Destruction and Clarification through Discipline
Mars represents a strict discipline that offers a necessary corrective by tearing away all that is useless, undesirable, or outdated. The Mars archetype asserts desires, through taking action we reinforce our motivations, pursuing what we want and actively avoid what we don’t want.
CHALLENGE WITH AMBITIONS
Saturn, which is debilitated in Leo, aspires to reach new heights and desires challenge in its pursuit of achievement. 5 of Fire represents competition, emphasizing a struggle in which only one can emerge victorious in the quest for dominance.
CHALLENGE WITH EMOTIONS
Mars awakens us with the shock of loss so that we may learn acceptance and forgiveness, and grief offers the opportunity to build resilience over time. 5 of Water symbolizes a loss of emotional equilibrium that leads to renewal.
CHALLENGE WITH THOUGHTS
Venus embodies the beauty of a better future by stepping outside familiar circles of support. 5 of Air represents finding one’s way in exile and embracing the unknown.
CHALLENGE WITH RESOURCES
Mercury anticipates and plans against obstacles, at times resorting to ceremonial magic, ritual, or affirmative prayer to aim the mind. 5 or Earth represents how through intention, which directs the will, challenges with material resources can be overcome.
6: Purpose — Tiphareth (Beauty) Universal Harmony from Elemental Mastery
The Sun, which sustains and illuminates Earth, represents the Light of the Soul and mastery over the four elemental aspects of Personality. The Sun archetype radiates life and vitality, sparking one’s unique journey to reach their highest creative potential through self-expression.
PURPOSE OF AMBITIONS
Jupiter grants fame and validation, representing the moment of recognition from the realization of the vision we have strived to achieve. 6 of Fire represents triumph and knowledge attained after much difficulty.
PURPOSE OF EMOTIONS
The Sun radiates joy and pleasure, as acts of kindness and love bring mutual satisfaction. 6 of Water represents harmony and emotional reward found in caring for others.
PURPOSE OF THOUGHTS
Mercury acts as a messenger between heaven and earth, facilitating a paradigm shift and offering the assurance that one will ultimately find their path. 6 of Air symbolizes overcoming challenges by adopting an objective and positive outlook that embraces fresh perspectives and abandons old assumptions.
PURPOSE OF RESOURCES
In Taurus, the Moon is exalted, bringing prosperity and the chance to improve not only one's own comfort and well-being but also that of others. 6 of Earth symbolizes generosity and our deep desire for reciprocity.
Specific Thoughts in the World of Ambitions
Disperses enthusiasm and a visionary perspective, inspiring others through a broad, expansive outlook and sharing new philosophies.
Specific Thoughts in the World of Emotions
Disperses dreams and emotions, spreading creative visions, empathy, and compassion, allowing feelings to flow freely into the collective.
Specific Thoughts in the World of Thoughts
Disperses information and ideas, facilitating communication, curiosity, and the exchange of knowledge, ensuring swift movement of thoughts and concepts.
Specific Thoughts in the World of Resources
Disperses skills and practical knowledge, methodically sharing expertise and refining processes to bring intellectual ideas into real-world application.
7: Perseverance — Netzach (Victory) Creative Imagination from Feelings and Instincts
Venus represents the creative imagination that manifests through the arts, including music, painting, poetry, and other forms of creative expression. The Venus archetype cultivates relationships, enhancing our aesthetic appreciation and fostering deeper, more meaningful connections with others.
PERSEVERANCE WITH AMBITIONS
Mars defends one’s beliefs in the face of adversity, exhibiting a tenacious vision that inspires others. 7 of Fire represents resoluteness of purpose and courage, which incites one to persevere against all odds.
PERSEVERANCE WITH EMOTIONS
In detriment in Scorpio, Venus is entrancing and magnetic, and the intensity of feelings pulls one in multiple directions. 7 of Water represents the profound desire to fantasize about all the possibilities available to oneself.
PERSEVERANCE WITH THOUGHTS
The Moon’s flux influences one’s perception, and mental dexterity is required to navigate intricate and ever evolving realities. 7 of Swords represents resourcefulness and strategic oversight in adapting to complex circumstances.
PERSEVERANCE WITH RESOURCES
Saturn requires patience and stamina, as the nature of Earth necessitates persistence in long-term investments. 7 of Earth signifies the honest assessment and evaluation of goals in order to remedy the destructive factors that impede completion.
8: Mastery — Hod (Splendor) Intellectual Systemization of Creative Imagination
Mercury represents the intellectual systematization of ideas that emerge from creative imagination, and the transmission of messages, both through language and visual images, give rise to the magical arts, literature, science, and commerce. The Mercury archetype reasons and conceptualizes, equipping us with the ability to analyze the archetypal dimensions of reality and the mathematical order in nature, so that we may teach, transmit, and share information with others.
MASTERY OF AMBITIONS
Despite being in detriment, Mercury oversees travelers and protects messages and packages during transit, ensuring the swift fulfillment of intentions. 8 of Fire represents quick decisions and momentum in reaching an intended destination.
MASTERY OF EMOTIONS
Saturn forces us into uncomfortable situations where we may feel overwhelmed, but the circumstances are mutable and clarity is gain through contemplation. 8 of Water represents the importance of honing one’s intuition in the search for truth.
MASTERY OF THOUGHTS
Although in detriment, Jupiter opens the mind to new perspectives, and those who turn within find liberation from the bounty of ideas that would otherwise lead to paralysis by analysis. 8 of Air represents empowerment and freedom that comes from insatiable curiosity.
MASTERY OF RESOURCES
The Sun oversees the hours in a day, turning each moment to good use as tangible creations are brought to life gradually. 8 of Earth represents expertise gained from diligence in one’s work and life.
9: Realization —Yesod (Foundation) The Repository of Formal Images behind Conscious Experience
The Moon receives light from the Sun, and it is through the Sun’s image revealed in the waters of the Moon that one learns about the Light of the Soul. The Moon archetype reflects, inviting us to slow down and attune to the depths of both our inner emotional world and the surrounding environment.
REALIZATION OF AMBITIONS
The Moon nurtures our instinctive, primal, and cyclical nature, uncovering previously unrecognized strengths that empower us to take bold actions. 9 of Fire represents grit and resilience through trials that test one’s faith.
REALIZATION OF EMOTIONS
Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, is in rulership in Pisces, dissolving the boundaries between desire and possibility. 9 of Water represents aligning wishes with their fulfillment, evoking a sense of magic when the heart’s deepest desires are attained.
REALIZATION OF THOUGHTS
Mars ignites the imagination, often leading to intense mental anguish, worry, or anxiety, with the mind spiraling into distressing thoughts or worst-case scenarios if not consciously examined. The 9 of Air suggests that these painful images arise as invitations to face inner truths, integrating the power of imagination not as a destructive force but as a tool for self-awareness and healing.
REALIZATION OF RESOURCES
Although in fall in Virgo, Venus’ critical evaluation allows for beautiful things to emerge as creations are polished away to perfection. 9 of Earth represents self-motivation and independence while highlighting the importance of meticulousness in improving processes.
10: End and Beginning — Malkuth (Kingdom) Sense Perception in Physical Manifestation
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.
END AND BEGINNING OF AMBITIONS
Saturn the taskmaster urges us toward exceptional achievements, while under the weight of nearly unbearable challenges. 10 of Fire symbolizes the culmination of a heroic journey, marking a definitive victory achieved through willpower and sheer confidence.
END AND BEGINNING OF EMOTIONS
Mars, who fathered Harmonia (goddess of Harmony) with Venus (exalted in Pisces), withholds strife and ensures civil and domestic peace. 10 of Water represents emotional security and fulfillment gained from steadfast hope in the unfolding of future events.
END AND BEGINNING OF THOUGHTS
The Sun’s rays separate all matters into black and white, which is useful for gaining closure in that it acts as an executor of choice. 10 of Air represents the conclusion of a long intellectual endeavor.
END AND BEGINNING OF RESOURCES
Exalted in Virgo, Mercury is an expert in currency, markets, and trade, adeptly facilitating the transfer of resources from one generation to the next. 10 of Pentacles signifies the accumulation of resources over time with the intention to support one’s successors.
Specific Resources in the World of Ambitions
Experiences ambition and the excitement of new endeavors, embodying a sense of adventure and discovery.
Specific Resources in the World of Emotions
Experiences emotional depth, grounding emotions in the physical realm through meaningful relationships.
Specific Resources in the World of Thoughts
Experiences the intellect through continual ideation, developing and communicating new ideas for practical application.
Specific Resources in the World of Resources
Experiences material success, applying a pragmatic approach to skill development and manifestation.