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The Hebrew letter Tzaddi signifies a fish-hook. This reference to angling is closely allied to another meaning of this Key; namely, Meditation. What is symbolized by the fish-hook is a means of investigating the unseen, quest, research into the depths of inner consciousness, symbolized by water. Such fishing for inner knowledge is the function of meditation.

 

The great central Star is the symbol of the Life-Power which is concentrated and radiated from all of the Stars in the Universe. The seven smaller stars refer to seven centers of force in the human organism, called interior stars in western occultism and Chakras by the Hindus. They also refer to the seven planets of astrology. The tree is the brain and nervous system. The bird on its branches is an Ibis, sacred to Hermes. Isis, or Nature, is symbolized by the kneeling woman. Her left leg supports her weight and rests upon the earth, or physical plane. The right leg maintains her balance, and rests upon the waves on the surface of the pool, thus indicating balance attained by control of vibration. The five streams of water are the five senses. Revelation is the stage of unfoldment attributed to Key 17.

 

 

Name

The Star

Key Number

17

Hebrew Letter

Tzaddi

Signification

Fish-Hook

Color

Violet

Note

A #

Gematria

90

Astrology

Aquarius

Alchemy

Airy

 

Highlights of Tarot  (ISBN 0-938002-02-3)
Copyright 1931 by the School of Ageless Wisdom, Paul Case AA71739 
Copyright 1959 Builders of the Adytum R235814 
6th edition revised Copyright 1970 Builders of the Adytum A138325 
13th edition revised Copyright 1989 Builders of the Adytum TX2801102 

 


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