Venus, the Lady of Life
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"This figure resembles a standing woman, a fitting
symbol for the Goddess, who is present in all women. As
complementary to the Lord of Death as a Mars figure, the
Lady of Life is a Venus figure. This is also a reference
to the love affair of Venus and Mars or Aprodite and
Ares in Greco-Roman mythology. This is a good figure to
receive, especially if the question relates to women. It
can represent a beautiful girl or woman with a pretty
face. However, one of the messages of this figure is
not to be decieved by beauty, since beauty does not
guarantee benevolence. Be on your guard. If it sounds
too good to be true, it probably isn't true."
Sun, The Chalice Emptied
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"This resembles an upturned chalice spilling its
contents, and is not a good figure to receive. It
usually indicates fortune or good luck passing out of
one's life in some way. However, some compensating aid
or protection will be offered to the person receiving
this figure. It can also indicate a loss of confidence,
and needing to rely on other people for emotional
support."
Sun, The Chalice Filled
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"As a complement to the Chalice Emptied, this emblem
represents a chalice filled with the sacred drink. It
is a wonderful figure to receive, because it indicates
good fortune, protection, safeguard, confidence, and
success. Trust your intuition. You will receive inner
guidance."
Venus, The Pentacle
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"This figure obviously resembles a pentacle with its
five points. The pentacle is an earth symbol. Venus
rules it here because Venus rules Taurus, the sign of
fixed earth. This is a bad figure to receive since it
represents Venus in a poor cosmic state, or "afflicted"
as astrologers would say. It indicates loss and
material things being taken away from the person who
receives this figure; therefore, it is very bad for
gain. However, it is good for questions relating to
love or friendship."
Jupiter, The Cauldron
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"The bottom three dots of the figure represent the
Cauldron. The top three dots signify its vapors. The
Cauldron is a symbol of the Celtic god Dagda, who owned
the Cauldron of Plenty. In comparative mythology,
Dagda is seen as a Jupiter figure. Hence, Jupiter is
assigned here. It is a good figure to receive, and it
indicates attainment, fulfilling desires, success,
receiving material things, comprehension, and a good
grasp of the situation at hand. It also indicates an
addition to existing possessions or money, and is
excellent for profit."
Mars, The Censer
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"The bottom four dots represent the Censer, and the
upper three dots represent the smoke of the incense
arising from it. The Censer is a tool assigned to the
element fire, and so the fiery planet Mars is assigned
to it. It is a bad figure to receive, as it indicates a
fiery temper, rashness, and acting out of passion
instead of common sense. It can also indicate using
sexuality for immoral or emotionally manipulative ends."
Mercury, The Altar
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"The bottom three dots represent the base of the Altar,
while the top four dots represent the top of the Altar.
The Altar is the focus of the circle, the meeting place
between humanity and the Gods. Meeting places and
markets are traditionally assigned to Mercury, as this
figure is. It is a good figure to receive, since it
indicates wisdom and clear thoughts. You may proceed
without too much worry, since it is good for beginning
an undertaking."
Saturn, The Knotted Cord
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"These six dots make a circle, a symbol of eternity,
but also of restriction. Saturn is the planet related
to restriction and limitations, and so it is assigned
to this symbol. This is a bad figure to receive, as it
denotes imprisonment, confinement, an inability to act,
delay, and binding. Now is not the time to proceed with
a new undertaking."
Mercury, The Great Rite
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"The bottom three knots, forming an upward pointing
triangle, represent the Earth Mother. The upper three
dots, forming a downward pointing triangle, represent
the Sky Father. Here they come together in the marriage
of Heaven and Earth, the Great Rite. You will note that
if you add together the figures of the Lady of Life and
the Lord of Death by geomantic addition, the figure of
the Great Rite will result. Goddess meets God, and so
their conjoining is ruled by Mercury, which has to do
with meetings and communications. This figure is more
good than bad. It indicates union, coming together,
agreement, marriages, relationships, allies."
Saturn, The Guardian
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"This emblem represents a downward-pointing stone that
blocks the path through the Gateway. Since it is a form
of limitation it is assigned to Saturn, and is a bad
figure to receive. It indicates loss, sorrow,
disappointment, grief, worry, condemnation, and
perversion."
Jupiter, The Gateway
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"It is quite clear that this emblem represents a
doorway or gateway. The planet Jupiter is associated
with long travels, and so it is assigned to this
figure as the beginning of a journey. It is a good
figure to receive, and indicates joy, laughing, good
health, and progress. It can also indicate beauty,
grace, or a pleasing manner."
Saturn and Mars, The Underworld
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"The focus of this figure is the two dots at the botttom
of the figure. It represents a path (the upper three
dots) leading downward and opening to a gateway. Thus,
it is symbolic of the Underworld. It is ruled by
Saturn (death) and Mars (male force of the God). It is
a bad figure, representing strife, contest, fighting
one's way through a bad situation. It is a sign of
disaster to come. It can also indicate unpleasant
karmic repurcussions."
Jupiter and Venus, The Summerlands
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"This figure is a path leading upwards, symbolically
toward the Summerlands. It is ruled by Jupiter (the
sky) and Venus (symbolic of happiness and peace). It
is a good figure, indicating attainment and success.
It can also represent pleasant karmic rewards."
Moon, The Path of the Seeker
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"This emblem represents the Path. It is ruled by the
moon, since the moon is a symbol of our inner nature.
The Path leads inward toward spiritual development.
This figure is neither good nor bad, but generally has
a bad effect on good figures. It can mean a street,
path, or journey. Solitary meditation will reveal your
answer."
Moon, The Coven
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"This figure is composed of eight dots, the most dots
of any figure. Therefore, it symbolizes the coming
together of people, or a coven. It is ruled by the
moon, becaus the moon traditionally symbolizes large
gatherings or the public. It is neither good nor bad;
it indicates people, the public, congregations, a crowd.
A friend may hold the answer to your question. Consult
that person."
This page copyright January 14, 2000. Material is copyrighted to Callia Underhill, 1996.