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Here follow the general meanings of the small cards of the suits, as classified under the nine Sephiroth below Kether.

Chokmah The Four Twos symbolize the Powers of the King and Queen just uniting and initiating the Force; but before the Prince and Princess are thoroughly brought into action. Therefore do they generally imply the initiation and fecundation of a thing.

Binah Realization of action owing to the Prince being produced. The central symbol on each card. Action definitely commenced for good or evil.

Chesed Perfection, realization, completion: making a matter settled and fixed.

Geburah Opposition, strife and struggle: war; obstacle to the thing in hand. Ultimate success or failure is otherwise shewn.

Tiphareth Definite accomplishment. Thing carried out.

Netzach Generally shew a force transcending the Material Plane: and is like unto a Crown; which, indeed, is powerful, but requireth one capable of wearing it. The Sevens then shew a possible result: which is dependent on the action then taken. They depend much on the symbols that accompany them.

Hod Solitary success: "i.e." success in the matter for the time being: but not leading to much result apart from the thing itself.

Yesod Very great fundamental force. Executive power, because they restore a firm basis. Powerful for good or evil.

Malkuth Fixed, culminated, complete Force, whether good or evil. The matter thoroughly and definitely determined. Ultimating Force.

Follow the particular descriptions of each of the thirty-six cards: with full meanings.

Decan-cards are always modified by the other symbols with which they are in contact.

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