Mystery Tarot. Work in the magic circle

Alla Khrzanowska

MYSTERY OF TAROT

Graduate School of Classical Astrology

Moscow
2008

With thanks:

To all friends in Russia, for helping
me to return to my roots, and especially
Petr Palagin, Lena Rusakova,
Sasha Podvodny, Ramaz Zakharyanov
and Fedor Rozhansky
A. Chrzanowska
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thanks................................................................. .............. nine
Introduction................................................. .................. 10
PART I
TAROT AND NUMEROLOGY
1. What are the Minor Arcana .............................................. 12
2. From non-existence to completeness or the meaning of the number "1" .......... 13
3. Duality of our world............................................... 17
or the value of the number "2"
4. The perfection of the triad or the meaning of the number "3" .......... 21
5. Immersion in matter or the meaning of the number "4" ........ 25
6. Movement and change or meaning of the number "5" .......... 30
7. Unification of spirit and matter
or the meaning of the number "6". ..... 34
8. Spirituality and experience or the meaning of the number "7" .................... 38
9. Infinite changes or the meaning of the number "8" ........ 42
10. Closing the cycle or the meaning of the number "9" .................. 47
11. Use of experience or the meaning of the number "10" ....... 51
PART II.
MINOR ARCANA
1. Wands ............................................... ....................... 56
1.1 Ace of Wands............................................... ............... 57
1.2. Two of Wands ................................................................ ...... 59
1.3. Three of Wands ................................................................ ...... 61
1.4. Four of Wands ................................................................ .... 63
1.5. Five of Wands ................................................................ ..... 65
1.6. Six of Wands ................................................................ ... 67
1.7. Seven of Wands ................................................................ ..... 69
1.8. Eight of Wands .............................................................. .71
1.9. Nine of Wands ............................................................ ...... 73
1.10. Ten of Wands ................................................................ .... 75
2. Cups ............................................... ......................... 78
2.1. Ace of Cups................................................... .............. 80
2.2. Two of Cups ................................................................ ........ 82
2.3. Three of Cups ................................................................ ........ 84
2.4. Four of Cups ................................................................ ..... 86
2.5. Five of Cups ................................................................ ...... 88
2.6. Six of Cups ................................................................ .... 90
2.7. Seven of Cups .............................................................. ...... 91
2.8. Eight of Cups ................................................................ .. 93
2.9. Nine of Cups .................................................. ...... 95
2.10. Ten of Cups .................................................. ..... 97
3. Swords ............................................... ........................ one hundred
3.1. Ace of Swords................................................... .............. 102
3.2. Two of Swords ............................................... ...... 104
3.3. Three of Swords ............................................................ ........ 106
3.4. Four of Swords ............................................................ .... 107
3.5. Five of Swords................................................... ...... 109
3.6. Six of Swords .............................................................. ... 111
3.7. Seven of Swords ............................................................ ..... 113
3.8. Eight of Swords ............................................... .115
3.9. Nine of Swords ............................................................ ...... 117
3.10. Ten of Swords ............................................... .... 119
4. Denarius .............................................. ................... 122
4.1. Tuz Denariyev .............................................. ........ 124
4.2. Two denarii .................................................. .. 125
4.3. Troika Denarii .................................................. ... 128
4.4. Four Denarii .............................................. 130
4.5. Five Denarii .................................................. 132
4.6. Six Denarii.............................................. 134
4.7. Seven Denarii .................................................. 136
4.8. Eight Denarii .............................................. 138
4.9. Nine Denarii .................................................. .140
4.10. Ten Denarii............................................... 142
5. Figure cards .................................................................. ...... 144
5.1. King of Wands................................................... .... 147
5.2. Queen of Wands................................................... 149
5.3. Knight of Wands................................................... .... 151
5.4. Page of Wands ............................................... .......... 153
5.5. King of Cups .................................................. ..... 155
5.6. Queen of Cups................................................... .. 157
5.7. Knight of Cups ................................................................ ..... 159
5.8. Page of Cups .................................................. ........... 161
5.9. King of Swords................................................... ...... 163
5.10. Queen of Swords................................................... .165
5.11. Knight of Swords................................................... ..... 167
5.12. Page of Swords ............................................... .......... 169
5.13. King of the Denarii .................................................. 171
5.14. Queen of the Denarii .............................. 173
5.15. Knight of the Denarii .............................................. 175
5.16. Page of the Denarius .............................................. ..... 177
PART III.
PRACTICAL USE
MINOR ARCANA
1. Hands using
Minor Arcana ................................................................ ...... 179
1.1. "Small Trouble" .............................................................. .. 180
1.2. "Three rows of the name" .............................................. ... 181
1.3. "Tree of Life" .............................................................. ........ 183
1.4. "Pyramid"............................................... ........... 184
1.5. "Magic Square" .............................................. 185
1.6. "Triad" .............................................. ................... 186
1.7. “Work and money” .............................................................. ... 188
1.8. "Health"............................................... ........... 189
1.9. "Partnership" ............................................... ...... 190
1.10. "Parting"............................................... ..... 191
1.11. "Gate of Life".................................................................. ...... 192
1.12. "Problem"............................................... ......... 193
2. Determining Appearance and Age....................... 194
2.1. Defining Appearance.............................................. 195
2.2. Determining Age.............................................. 196
3. Determining the timing of events.................................... 197
4. Conclusion ............................................... ............. 198
Bibliography................................................. ............ 200

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank my publisher Janusz Navrocki and the entire staff of the Higher School of Astropsychology from the bottom of my heart: this book would certainly not have been written if they had not persuaded me to take it on. I also express my heartfelt gratitude to the readers who sent feedback to my previous book - they inspired me to continue the work. I also express my gratitude to my students: Iwona Kremer, Justina Tomkel, Agnieszka Mucha and Silvia Trohimowicz. Working with you always allows me to keep a fresh perspective on Tarot. I sincerely thank my husband Andrzej Zalensky and daughter Marta for their patience and understanding. But, as always, my deepest gratitude goes out to my clients: thanks to you, the experience that I share in this book comes to me. May God illuminate the paths of your life!
A. Chrzanowska
INTRODUCTION
We are from the second half of the twentieth century
breaking the atom
conquerors of the moon
ashamed
soft gestures
tender glances
warm smiles...
only late at night
close the windows tightly
biting hands in pain
dying of love
M. Hillyar
Lost in the modern world, not knowing where and from where we are going, we stray like children in the dark. Feeling we are trying to find a way out, to understand who we are. We do not cope with our feelings, we are afraid of loneliness and we are afraid to admit it. We have lost touch with ourselves, cut off from nature and completely suppressed by civilization. We are constantly in a hurry somewhere, and only sometimes we remember that this eternal rush will accompany us until death. We do not know how to enjoy the moment, although more than 200 years ago the great Master from Weimar called for this: “A moment! You are wonderful, stay, stay! ” (I.-V. Goethe "Faust"). We forget the wonderful taste of strawberries in July, the uniqueness of the dawn over the sea, the smell of a Christmas tree, we forget how much warmth in a friend's handshake, fidelity in a dog's look and happiness in the eyes of a baby who received a lollipop.
This is how the psychological portrait of a person at the end of the 20th century looks like. We kill spontaneity and joy in ourselves. We believe in various “gurus”, grab onto all sorts of methods in order to achieve inner balance, assimilate the strangest ideas, forgetting that the highest truth is in us, in people to whom the wise God, giving life, at the same time gave a spark of his Divinity. But it is so difficult to find it in oneself among everyday duties, worries and fuss, in a constant race that actually leads nowhere and certainly not where we would like. Here lies the main paradox of human destiny: there is a way out of every situation, and this divine element in a person, the human superconsciousness or subconsciousness, knows the way out, but it is not known how to get to this superconsciousness or subconsciousness. Tarot can serve as an excellent tool for this.
After all, what is Tarot? This deck of cards is overgrown with so many myths and exaggerations that when I talk about Tarot cards as only a means of communication with the subconscious or superconscious (my own or the person for whom they are laid out), they don’t believe me. People see them as a tool of the devil or a way to communicate with the Higher Powers or, worse, with demons, and at best they treat them as quackery and a way to cash in on the naivety of simpletons. Such judgments are wrong. Tarot requires little, just three very specific things: faith in God, no matter how anyone understands it, love for people and the ability to bring hope to people. Only those who possess these three qualities can, starting to comprehend the secrets of the Tarot, expect that over time they will become a professional and be able to help many people understand the issues that concern them.
Tarot cards are by no means magic or contact with supernatural forces. This is the key to the riches of the soul of each of us, the ability to understand our own reactions and unravel the intricacies of life in which each of us happens to sometimes find ourselves. Tarot cards encourage spiritual growth and the search for the divine principle hidden deep in us. True, this does not come without difficulty, but everyone who has walked the path of the Major Arcana already knows that efforts pay off. Remember also that knowledge accumulated but not used is a waste of energy. They can be compared to a chest of money accumulated by a miser. He collected them for so many years, and at some point it suddenly turned out that the money was devalued or even replaced by others, and the fact that he took care of the eye is no longer of any value. Don't be so mean! The knowledge gained about Tarot cards must be put into practice, the only way you can test them and help yourself and others.
And now I invite you on a journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot.
Part I

TAROT AND NUMEROLOGY

1. What are the Minor Arcana?
In the previous book, I described the Major Arcana, thanks to which we can resolve serious problems and crises, but life consists primarily of small everyday decisions, and the Minor Arcana is much more convenient to work with them.
The Minor Arcana are 56 cards combined into four suits, each of which is responsible for its own sphere of life. Thus, the Wands are responsible for action and development; they are traditionally associated with the element of fire. Cups speak of feelings and emotions, they are attributed to the element of water. In turn, Swords are associated with thinking and desires, and the element of air patronizes them. The last suit - Denarius speaks of the financial and social situation, and their element is earth. In each suit there are ten numbered cards and four curly cards - thus, the suit consists of fourteen cards.
All cards, from the ace (one) to the ten, regardless of suit, have a universal vibration, so we will begin our journey through the Minor Arcana with a short introduction to numerology, which will make it easier to understand the meaning of individual cards. This should not be surprising: the esoteric sciences, like the exoteric ones, are closely related, and it is difficult to imagine that someone can study physics without knowing at least the basics of mathematics. The reader may encounter in this book references not only to numerology, but also to astrology and other esoteric sciences. The main thing that unites them is that they all serve to better understand themselves and other people and can become a tool in solving human problems.
As the proverb says, "a shoemaker often goes without shoes." And in order not to live by this proverb, You, the Reader, must deal with your psychological problems, if you have them, and in order to facilitate this, when describing each of the numbers, I give the text of the meditation. You can record this text on a cassette or have someone read it out loud slowly in a calm voice. The place for meditation should also be calm. It is best to meditate while sitting with your eyes closed, without crossing your arms and legs, while your feet should touch the floor.

2. From non-existence to completeness or the meaning of the number "1"

3. The duality of our world

or the value of the number "2"
“And God saw the light, that it was good;
and God separated the light from the darkness.
And God called the light day, and the darkness night.
And there was evening, and there was morning; day one."
(Genesis 1; 4, 5)
The number two means the opposite of light and darkness. Its astrological symbol is the Moon, which shines most magnificently when it stands directly opposite the Sun, forming with it a kind of dual unity - a day, which includes day and night. This number is also interpreted as the unity of light and shadow, good and evil. It contains all the duality of our world and our psyche. Two is considered a symbol of a little-studied, dark, deep part of the human psyche. She carries a feminine and maternal element. The moment of the appearance of the deuce perfectly illustrates the process of childbirth, therefore the deuce is often compared with the bosom ready to receive the grain and give new life. Two is a thought, an idea, an enterprise that must still mature before it is put into practice.
The Pythagoreans saw in the deuce a symbol of the line, that is, something lasting and continuous. Two also refers to time, which, at least in our modern understanding of space, is a continuous line running from the past to the future, and each of us is at some point in it, perceiving it very subjectively, and, therefore, through the meaning of the number two.
We find the number two in so many aspects of human life, starting with a couple in which people unite, trying to find integrity and perfection in union with another person. The Chinese legend about the peach, which symbolized human perfection, is widely known: when this heavenly fruit fell to the ground, it, unfortunately, fell into two parts, and although it is difficult for them to meet, nevertheless, each of us must look for our soul mate on Earth. Only the union of two ideally matching halves guarantees a happy life as a couple. Matched spouses stop thinking about their separate “I” and start using the definition of “we”. They become a full-fledged unity, consisting of two equal halves.
Two also speaks of the existence in each of us, regardless of gender, masculine and feminine. Tantra yoga even gives the necessary ratio: a man should have 70% masculine and 30% feminine, while the fair sex should have the opposite. This guarantees inner harmony and balance. All Eastern science and philosophy is based on the principle of duality: passive Yin and active Yang.
The contrast that carries the number two is a combination of spirit and matter, day and night, white and black, North Pole and South Pole, laughter and crying, truth and lies. It is never as unambiguous as a unit, where only one option is possible. There is a situation like: “either - or”, here it’s more suitable: “both this and that”, expressed in shades, in halftones, in laughter through tears or in crying with happiness. Understanding the two is the ability to notice two aspects of one issue or one whole. It is also the ability to feel into another person, empathy and understanding.
Two types of duality can also be distinguished: complementary, complementary, and incompatible, excluding its opposite. The first of them can be attributed to the masculine and feminine, the images of Romulus and Remus, to the second - good and evil, Jesus and Satan.
A poorly developed deuce turns into a constant struggle and confrontation. A high level of elaboration is manifested in close union and excellent complementarity, this applies to both the inner world of each of us and the outer one, that is: either I fight with myself or I understand and accept myself, or I fight with my partner or unite with him into a single whole .
The lack of development of the deuce leads to excessive dependence on others, to emotional instability, pessimism and excessive criticality.
Psychological meaning: You are not a lonely island, You live in a world where other people live next to You, learn to cooperate with them. Look at your relationships with people. Some of them may have to be parted, but it may also be that if you invest in relationships that are important to you, they will develop into a genuine and deep connection. Consider other people's needs, then your own will be satisfied much better. Do not divide anything into black and white, try to notice other shades. Life does not consist of only contrasts; there is a place in it for intermediate states. Do not be afraid of new ideas, but let them ripen, do not put them into practice right away. Here time works for you. Rejoice in the duality of the world, learn to notice different aspects in it and remember that one who has never suffered cannot appreciate joy and happiness. Give freedom to your feelings and don't kill your spontaneity.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are ready, then imagine that you are on a deserted island, overgrown with exotic trees and shrubs. A stream flows at Your feet, in which colorful fish swim. A little further, it passes into a small lagoon, where beautiful flamingos roam, brightly colored parrots flutter among palm trees, and nests of gulls and terns are visible on small rocks. In the distance you notice a flock of dolphins playing in the sea waves. Everything breathes peace and harmony. You like this island, but you're lonely. And here comes an angel who can fulfill your one desire. Ask him to bring to this beautiful island a person with whom you would like to spend time. Who would you invite? The angel will willingly fulfill Your request, but only on the condition that You personally know this person. Who will you stop at? It can be one of your parents, a partner, a friend or someone else who is significant to you and is close to you. And now the invited one appears before You. You take him by the hand and lead him around your island. You can show him the beautiful waterfall, the beaches of golden sand, all the wonders of flora and fauna that abound on your island. How do you feel in the role of a guide for the person you have chosen? And now, light a fire together, collect fruits and sit down by the fire for a joint meal. Now you have the opportunity to look at your companion with new eyes. Here you are together and there is no one but you. Against the backdrop of virgin nature, in the soft rays of the setting sun, two people are sitting by a fire that radiates warmth. Imagine that it will be like this until the end of days. You are doomed to be in the company of this and only this person. How does this thought make you feel? Maybe you should establish a closer relationship with this person, open up? Maybe there are some words that You have never said to him, but would like to say? Perhaps you carry in your heart an old grudge against him? Now you have a great opportunity to find out everything. Let him do the same. Listen carefully to him and try to understand that you can count on the same from his side. Open your hearts and souls to each other. And now you feel how insults and claims disappear, and full understanding and forgiveness come in their place. Take his hands and look into his eyes. Look closely and with love. Here in front of you sits a person just like you, often lost, frightened and helpless, but always great and beautiful in his humanity. Remember that he, just like you, has his own feelings, he wants something, strives for something. Sit now for a while in silence, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. Let the warmth of your bodies connect you, and the energy of love will begin to circulate between you. Gradually merge with your eyes until you turn into a unity, into two halves of one whole. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when you are ready and find it convenient for yourself, open your eyes and smile.

4. The perfection of the triad or the meaning of the number "3"

"In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit"
Three is a sacred number in all world religions. It reflects not only Christian beliefs in the Triune God, but also Osiris, Isis and Horus, as well as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Astrologically, it is equated with the planet Mars, symbolizing aspirations, will and action. This number symbolizes the confrontation of man with the power of the Creator, the confrontation, the cause of which was the desire to become equal with God. People in paradise ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge and had to fight for survival ever since. Alas, death is inexorable, only the birth of a new life can defeat it, hence the union of two people must be crowned with the birth either in the physical sense of a child, or in the spiritual sense of any cooperation, or the appearance of something third. We clearly see the symbolism of the troika in the division of the world into heaven, earth and hell, inextricably linked. Time, also obeying the law of the triple, is divided into past, future and present.
It is easy to find a triple in the world of physics, for example, in three states of matter: solid, liquid and gaseous, or in three elementary particles: proton, neutron and electron.
For the Pythagoreans, the three symbolized the world, which has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Three has become the basis of many philosophical systems. We meet it in Hegel in his thesis, antithesis and synthesis, in Freud in the division into superego, ego and id, as well as in the psychology of Berne, who singles out a child, an adult and a parent in a person.
Three means harmony, achievable at the level of the mind, but associated with movement and change. It departs noticeably from the static of a two, but also something more continuous than a single impulse of a one. Not being a beginning, like a one, or a reflection, like a two, it is a progression, a continuation and a desire for change. Three represents life and creation. In it, two opposite, but complementary forces jointly create something third - as an expression of creativity and creation. The first two numbers are heaven and earth, the world given to man by God, on which man cannot have any influence, only man himself, as the third element, closing this space in a triangle, can change it, transform and modify it.
Each of us can also find a triple in ourselves, because we consist of a body, a soul and a spark of God given to us at the moment of creation. Here are the three most important concepts that lift us above the animal world, turning man into the crown of creation: love, faith and hope. Whoever could find them in himself made his life better, nobler and safer. Just as the two divided the world into material and spiritual, so the three unites it again into a perfect whole. This can be traced in the symbolic image of the triangle: a broad material foundation, rooting in a mortal existence, but aspirations directed towards spirituality. The two sides of the triangle show us the direction in which we must develop, striving for ever greater perfection. The three also reminds us of the three-dimensionality of the world in which we live.
Three is also the heart, mind and soul of each of us. Only the harmony of these three elements and their equal use in everyday life will provide us with a life in harmony with ourselves, the world and God, that is, with another triad of great importance. No one needs to be convinced of its comprehensive role in human life. We also see the three in the division of human life into three most important periods: childhood, maturity and old age. It is present in every process, since everything has its beginning, development and end.
An undeveloped trinity leads to pettiness, superficiality and constant complaining. It will manifest itself in gossip, envy and intolerance. At best, it will bring impatience and distraction, the habit of starting many things at the same time and the inability to bring them to the end.
Psychological Significance: Don't be afraid to initiate action, inaction and passivity are the cause of many of Your psychological blockers. Whoever stands still, rolls back. Reasonably organize the material conditions of your life, but do not forget about spiritual development. You are made to evolve. You must seek your own forms of expression, strive to leave your mark here on Earth, using your own creativity and creativity. Learn to accurately express your ideas and aspirations, and implement plans only after they are concretized. Your task now is to open yourself to life in harmony and balance. Do not lock yourself in your own world, do not limit yourself to your family, make contacts with people, meet friends. Your intentions and aspirations are perfectly realized in cooperation with others. Approach every issue that You deal with holistically. First think it over well, and then deal with it with all the fervor of your heart. Remember that "every stick has two ends", but you always try to find a middle ground.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are already ready, then imagine that you are standing in a beautiful forest clearing surrounded by various trees, you see oaks, lindens, ash trees, pines, firs, larches and many other trees strewn with light foliage or dark green needles. You can smell the freshness. Through the leaves the warm rays of the sun make their way to You, and a small stream flows at Your feet. Now look around and choose for yourself the tree that You like the most, look at it carefully, touch it with your hand and feel the roughness of its bark, smell the leaves and smell them. This tree is you. Just like You have a subconscious, it has roots deep in the earth, its trunk is Your consciousness, and the branches and leaves stretching upwards to the sky are Your superconsciousness. Look again at your tree and think how symbolically it expresses parts of your psyche. Here an ancient elder appears before You. He approaches You, and You see that this is Chronos, the lord of time. You had a unique opportunity to go back in time if there was something in it that you would like to change. Now you see a wide forest road in front of you, along which stones lie, and on each of them a year is carved, starting from the current year and up to the year of your birth. You can freely get to the point where something happened that you would like to correct, using the experience and opportunities accumulated to date. Perhaps this is some moment of your childhood, when someone offended you, but you still did not know how to defend yourself, remember that now you can already do it, or maybe these are school years or a period of maturation. It may turn out to be an episode of your adult life, which you would play differently now. You now have the opportunity to live it again, the way you want. If you have already completed this task, Chronos returns you to the present, under the tree that you have chosen for yourself. And now the same road appears before Your eyes again, but running in the other direction. Just as before, You see a stone with the current year, and then dates from the future are carved. You have the opportunity to see your future, to find out what will happen to you in a year, in two years and later. Take a closer look at this, look at what You are doing, what You are doing, what has changed in You and in Your environment. Chronos is benevolent towards You, and Your tree of life gives strength and energy. All roads are open before You, You just have to make a choice, which, thanks to this meditation, will be easier and more successful. Now You see how the situations that happened in childhood affect You, but You already know how to deal with them. If You want to change something else in Your past, You can always go back under Your tree and correct the past. You can do the same if you have trouble making decisions about the future. Your tree of life and wisdom will always be waiting for You, ready to help. Now you feel how you are filled with the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

5. Immersion in matter or the meaning of the number "4"

“The area of ​​the world is the four principles, which
contain: water, earth, air and light.
And the inheritance of God is similar: it is faith,
hope, love and teaching."
(Gospel of Thomas, 115)
The number four develops and complements the three, it borrows the will to act from the three, uses it wisely and develops it. The number four limits chaos, brings order, and inspires all progress. In astrology, it corresponds to Jupiter, the planet responsible for development. The Pythagoreans considered it a symbol of the Universe, a sacred number and swore by it. The Bible recognizes four great prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, as well as four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Four is the number of perfection in the physical world, since it manifests the primary creative force, that is, the unit, connected with the manifestation of the divine principle received from the three. An illustration of this is the cyclical manifestation of the four in natural phenomena. We have four seasons, four phases of the moon, four cardinal points, four parts of the day, and, of course, four main elements: fire, water, air and earth. So, the four is a symbol of the manifestation of the spirit, thought, body and soul in overcoming the four elements thanks to work and patience, the embodiment of an idea into matter. The geometric figures corresponding to the four are the square, but also the cross, which indicate the direction of action. The vertical lines correspond to qualitative knowledge, that is, they speak of drawing conclusions from already acquired experience, while the horizontal lines correspond to quantitative knowledge, that is, the acquisition of new knowledge. And although they limit us in some way, they give us a sense of security and stability. The cross as the main Christian symbol carries the idea of ​​the spirit nailed to matter (God crucified on the material tree of the world).
Four is the first of the numbers, which speaks mainly about the position and condition of a person, about the existence of each of us in such, and not in other conditions, and how we can influence these conditions. She gives us a base on which we can build our earthly life, is symbolically responsible for building the foundation, for the beginning of all material affairs, which, if properly conducted, should bring us recognition, wealth, social position and prestige. In a person’s daily life, the four is best realized in work, this is a specific product obtained through one’s own efforts, practical approach, caution and endurance.
In a philosophical sense, the four is the ability to save matter from decay by translating it into concrete forms. This is the mission that a person, as a spiritual being, must fulfill here on Earth, manifesting and realizing his divine principle.
Four is also the ability to live in harmony with nature and its elements, adaptation to the changing seasons and parts of the day. This is the art of harmonious coexistence with the environment in which a person lives, which can be attributed both to the surrounding people and to other children of Mother Nature: plants, animals, rocks, waters, etc.
This is also the number of all clairvoyants and predictors, since it introduces the element of time into the three-dimensional world, that is, another dimension, and only one who understands the idea of ​​the four is able to defeat time and see past and future events.
The number four is also a symbol of intellectual development, gaining knowledge and expanding mental horizons. This is the ability to constantly learn in order to understand the material world and adapt to life on Earth.
In a negative sense, the four can mean savagery, ignorance, limitedness to the exclusively material sphere of life, since the four is the art of maintaining all the principles of the human psyche in balance. An undeveloped four brings a lack of interests, a narrow outlook, a tendency to constantly expect danger, which kills any initiative.
Psychological meaning: Your soul and body need more harmony. You must strive for their even development in accordance with nature and with the essence of all the elements. Remember that only a balance between actions, thinking, feelings and matter guarantees a happy life. Do not withdraw into yourself, for you are an integral part of your environment, and cooperation with it belongs to your duties. Your personal development depends on many factors, but you must direct it and choose what interests you, what requires creativity from you and inspires you. Knowledge and knowledge should become Your inseparable friends, no matter how old You are and what You have already achieved by now. Learn to create, but create consistently. Start building a house not from a pipe, but from the foundation. Figure out what tools fate has given you, and use them well. Remember that in the material world the perfect shape is a square - a symbol of the ability to measure well, correctly and evenly. Use the accumulated experience, but do not shy away from new knowledge. Appreciate what you have, but don't be afraid to strive for more.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silver-pink crystal ball rises above your body, from which a silver-pink light streams onto you, it first envelops your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are already ready, then imagine that you are standing on the shore of a large magnificent lake. You see its waves gently lapping at Your feet. A wonderful, invigorating summer morning. You can smell the fresh clean water. From above, the warm rays of the Sun stream on You, warming Your face, a light breeze blows from the lake, brings the smell of freshly cut grass and calamus, and blows Your hair. Under your feet you feel the earth, moist and fertile, ready to give life. You are open to any positive experience. And now a rider on a black horse appears before You, he holds a rod in his hand. The rider has come here specifically to give it to You, he holds out his hand to You. Accept his gift and take a closer look. This gift will help You in all Your activities. The rider on a black horse disappears, rushing straight to the Sun, and in his place appears a knight on a gray horse, in his hand You see a cup. He also came to You with a gift. Accept his gift and inspect carefully. The cup will be Your guide in all matters related to feelings. The rider moves away from You, directing his horse into the waves of the lake, and disappears into them. And now a knight rides up on a white horse with a sword in his hand. The sword is also a gift for You. Take it and examine it carefully. This gift will help you in your learning and thinking, guide you and lead you on the right path. The knight, together with the horse, rises into the air and dissolves in it. And then the last rider appears, this is a knight on a buckskin horse, and in his hand is a coin. The rider gives You a gift, which You must carefully consider. He will become a pointer in Your material affairs. A knight with a horse literally falls into the ground. The riders have disappeared, and You are still standing on the shore of the wonderful lake, but You have become richer, You now have invaluable pointers that will help You make your life more harmonious and worthy. Once again carefully examine the gifts received from the knights. Feel their energy. Remember that this is the energy of the four elements. Now try to combine these objects into one whole, and then put them to your heart and try to absorb them into yourself, turn them into your integral part. Remember that You are the beloved child of the Universe, and You have every right to exist on Earth, like trees and flowers. Now You see four elements around: the Sun in the sky, endowing You with the power of fire, the lake at Your feet, giving You the power of water, the wind, bringing You the power of air, and the soil under your feet, which gives You the power of the earth. Let the elements merge into one, so that they fill You with their power. Open yourself to the influence of Mother Nature and become her particle. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

6. Movement and change, or the meaning of the number "5"

“And God said, Let the water bring forth reptiles,
living soul; and let the birds fly over the earth,
in the firmament of heaven."
(Genesis 1; 20)
Five symbolizes the accumulated power, it is a collected fist, consisting of five fingers. Five is also the number of the pentagram, in which it is easy to enter the figure of a man with outstretched arms and legs (see drawing by Leonardo da Vinci). This is a person existing in time and space in the form of a five-pointed star - a head, two arms and two legs. The number "five" combined all the spiritual processes and feelings, which we also have five: hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch. In astrology, five corresponds to Saturn, and, as it follows, five virtues are equated to it, for which this planet is responsible: diligence, moderation, modesty, prudence and self-discipline, symbolizing the maturity of a person. Five is the center of the world, from which paths diverge to all four cardinal points. Five helps in building structures and forms in material life, but can also elevate to heights or lead to a fall if you do not take into account the values ​​\u200b\u200bof the previous numbers, since you cannot begin to build the structures of your personality without working through everything in order. First you need to find an internal balance and streamline your relationship with the previous numbers, and only then can, having found a central point in yourself, realize what the five offers us.
Five is also the search for experience, the study of life from different points of view and in its different aspects. It brings movement, change and action to static up to this number. It is the desire to go beyond the straight lines that we saw in the four. The number five also symbolizes freedom and the desire for independence, it cannot be limited, but as a result it brings risk and insecurity. This is the number of travelers, discoverers, pioneers who forge their own destiny with their own hands and do not look back at others.
Among the Pythagoreans, the five was a symbol of youth, marriage, joy and development. In the plant world, it corresponded to a rose, that is, ideal beauty, but very earthly, associated with everyday life, with creative creation, with the search for one's place on Earth. It is a thirst for diversity, progress and intellectual development based on basic feelings.
Five is the central number among the first ten numbers, and therefore, the turning point between the knowledge of the real world, reality, and internal and energy knowledge. It carries great energy and the ability to regulate its action in a person. People who live in harmony with the positive vibration of the five often have the ability to heal and are able to transfer its energy to others. This is also sexual energy, but already beyond the scope of ordinary reproduction.
The five also symbolizes a passion for art and beauty as such. This is the desire to ensure that our daily life is not gray and monotonous. The five appeared along with the self-consciousness of man, which was reflected in the cave paintings of primitive people, and later in the development of all areas of art.
In a negative aspect, the five is fraught with sybarism, love of comfort and the habit of looking back at others. The lack of development of the five is manifested in a lazy contemplation of the world, in constant claims to others about their own failures and in the inability to go beyond the previously established framework.
Psychological meaning: Don't be afraid of change. Remember: whatever happens in your life, everything is for the best. We are on Earth precisely in order to improve and change what can be changed. Sometimes what we are so afraid of gives us more joy and pleasure than we might expect. The risk is also not as terrible as it seems at first glance, it leads to progress and development. It brings creativity into our lives, allows us to go further and strive for more. Most of all, a person is hindered by inactivity and apathy, and if You have such moods, You must fight them - you must not succumb to them. Remember that Your destiny is in Your hands and as long as you have a head on your shoulders, two arms and two legs, You can achieve everything. Do not forget that there are no limits to the human will, except for those that we ourselves set, do not limit yourself. Set goals for yourself and gradually achieve them. Having reached the first, achieve the next. You must know what you want. Remember only that You must act in accordance with God and your conscience, and then Your life will become better, fuller, richer and happier.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if You are ready, then imagine that You are imprisoned in a golden cage. You have everything in it. A comfortable bed with soft pillows and a warm blanket, delicious regular food, no one disturbs Your peace, and You can rest, sleep, relax and listen to the singing of the canary that shares bondage with You. But nothing here depends on You, not even the taste of the dishes served to You. Do you feel happy? Or maybe you'd rather be free? But there no one guarantees you peace, security and comfort. Choose. But then the golden rods crumble, and the cage opens. What do you feel? At any moment You can leave your former prison. Or would you rather stay? However, you must leave. And here You are standing in the open space, You can finally take a deep breath, feel the fresh air, the wind refreshing Your face, and maybe raindrops falling on Your head, or feel the gentle warmth of the sun's rays. You have nothing, but you have everything you need for life and self-realization. A head full of ideas, arms that carry those ideas, and legs that take you where you want to go. Where will you go? What do you want to do? What thoughts are running through your head? What did you dream about, sitting in a golden cage? Now you can realize all this. Maybe you wanted to build a house where happy people would live? Maybe he wanted to help sick and tired people? Or maybe he wanted to sow wheat and bake bread? Or create wonderful works of art that would beautify the lives of other people? Or to invent something that will facilitate human existence? Or maybe do science and expand human horizons? All possibilities are now open before You, You just need to decide what You want and stop looking back at the cage with golden bars, which was a prison for Your creativity. And now a beautiful picture unfolds before You. Look closely at her. You see yourself some time later: You are engaged in work that gives great satisfaction and brings specific material benefits. Look closely at what You are doing. Look around the place where you work, pay attention to whether other people are involved in this work. Do you see how much it has changed your life? Your work is useful and needed by others, and you draw satisfaction and strength from it for further activities. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

7. Unification of spirit and matter

or the value of the number "6"
“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.”
(Genesis 2; 1)
Six symbolizes the six-pointed star, or the Seal of Solomon, the wisest of kings, to whose throne six steps led. This number requires a transition to a new level. As, for example, in order to count to six, five fingers of one hand are not enough, but the other hand must also be used. This is due to a creative approach to such a seemingly simple matter: counting from six requires reflection, therefore in astrology it is patronized by Mercury, which is responsible for the processes of logical thinking. Counting to six forces us to abandon one-sidedness and allows us to discover another sense that introduces us to the spiritual world, this sense is intuition.
Mathematically, the six is ​​the sum of the first three numbers (1+2+3) and their product (1x2x3), and the sum of its divisors is equal to itself. Due to its mathematical perfection or due to the appeal to the biblical six days that it took God to create the world, this number has become a symbol of labor and diligence. At the same time, in the physical world, the six expresses all directions of space: forward, backward, right, left, up and down.
The six is ​​considered a symbol of mysticism, idealism and inspiration. In the Orthodox religion, the cross on which Christ died was six-pointed, from below it had an additional crossbar. If the five, presented in the form of a rose, is an analogue of the microcosm, then the six, presented in the form of a lotus flower, means the macrocosm. This is an extension of the former boundaries of man and the possibility of cognition, which here already goes beyond ordinary perception and often becomes intuitive extrasensory cognition. The Pythagoreans considered it a symbol of life, but life, already beyond the purely material framework. It no longer speaks only of physical existence, but introduces an element of spirituality through the expansion of human consciousness.
The geometric equivalent of the six is ​​the hexagon, a shape common in nature. Many crystals, snowflakes and honeycomb cells have this shape. The hexagon represents two connected triangles, of which one, directed towards the Sky, symbolizes the spirit, and the second, facing the Earth, - matter. Thus, the six contains the need to choose a life path either focused on the material aspect of life, or a more difficult path of spiritual development, and at the same time teaches you to respect the rights of other people, that is, to refrain from actions when others do not ask us for help, since everyone has the right to individual development.
This number contains all the positive ideas associated with art, beauty and harmony. Carries the need for love and a truly deep connection with another person, based on mutual understanding, acceptance and respect. Six is ​​associated with a sense of duty and responsibility towards the family and society. It carries the hope of a calm and secure human life, thanks to the understanding and fulfillment of duties and the acceptance of oneself as a spiritual being.
The six symbolizes work and is associated with any actions that require accuracy, accuracy and conscientiousness. It supports scientific and technical research in which these qualities are needed and leads to their full perfection.
In the negative, the six can talk about excessive pedantry, the habit of clinging to trifles, or a complete unwillingness to work and make any physical effort. A person whose six has not been worked out will interfere in other people's affairs and condemn everyone for everything. He can also confine himself exclusively to material affairs, completely forgetting about his spiritual essence.
Psychological meaning: all Your actions lead to some result, it depends on You whether it will be positive or negative. It often happens that in moments of failure, a person begins to look for the guilty or feel sorry for himself. This cannot be allowed. Only concrete work on oneself and stubborn consistent striving for the intended goal will help to get out of a difficult situation. You are no worse and no better than others, so do not expect a miracle, do not expect that someone will take pity on you - why should he do this? You have everything to solve your problem yourself. Maybe you concentrated too much on material matters, forgetting about your own spiritual development, or maybe, quite the opposite, you began to live an exclusively spiritual life and stopped caring about your “daily bread”. You must strive for the "golden mean", for a state of balance. If you do not know how to do it, rely on your intuition, it will guide you and show you the best path. Look for goodness and beauty in life, without ceasing to take care of your family. Doesn't it happen that You see the speck in another's eye, not noticing the beam in your own? Respect your work, as it is a guarantee of Your safety on the changeable roads of fate.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if You are ready, then imagine that You are in the mountains. Warm summer morning. A light breeze is blowing, the sun is shining, and you went for a walk. You slowly walk along a mountain path, look at the changing landscapes, admire the beauty of nature. At some point, Your eyes are drawn to a beautiful flower-studded bush growing by the side of the road. You want to take a closer look at it, you leave the beaten path, and leaning over a flowering bush, you suddenly notice that immediately behind it is the entrance to the cave. You hesitate at first, but you decide to enter. After a couple of steps You plunge into darkness, You walk along a very narrow corridor, you already want to return, but after a moment the passage expands and a faint light glimmers in the distance. You are going in that direction. Suddenly, the corridor expands even more and you find yourself in a large cave, in the center of which there is a stone table, on it lies a large book, and next to it is a wand, a goblet, a sword and a coin. You move closer and want to open the book, but it's sealed. Choose one of the four items lying next to it, this is the key to the seals that close the book. What did you choose? Now open the book. On the first page you see your name, surname and date of birth written in large letters, as well as the names of your parents. The next ones describe Your life, and on the right side - Your achievements in the material sphere, and on the left side - what You have done on the path of spiritual development. Carefully compare both sides, see from which side there are more records, and let this show You which side of Your life needs to be intensified in order to come to the harmonious development of Your personality. Then a gray-bearded old man, dressed in simple clothes, appears before You. This is your spiritual guide. If You have doubts about how to live, You can ask him about it and ask for advice and guidance. Talk to him, listen carefully to what he tells you, and let his words sink deep into your memory and heart. Remember that in real life you can also always call your inner mentor and ask him for advice in order to solve the problems that torment you. Together with him, come up with a password, after pronouncing which in real life you will have the opportunity to talk with your inner sage. On the table next to the book are various writing accessories, choose any of them and write down on the free pages in the book on the right side your plans and dreams related to material life, and on the left side what you want to do in the spiritual realm. Take care of the balance between the two parties. And now thank your inner mentor for the meeting and say goodbye to him, not forgetting that in the outside world your meeting is also possible. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

8. Spirituality and experience, or the meaning of the number "7"

“And God finished his works on the seventh day,
which he did, and rested on the seventh day
from all his works that he did.
And God blessed the seventh day,
and sanctified it, for in it he rested from all
His deeds, which God created and created.
(Genesis 2; 2, 3)
Seven is considered in the occult a symbol of magic, that is, knowledge of the laws of nature and their use in everyday life. Among the Pythagoreans, it was the sacred number of all peoples and a symbol of the universe. Otherwise, it can be defined as the number of Divine intuition, since on the seventh day God rested from labors so that everything that he created earlier could grow. In the same way, we human beings should take advantage of the moment of reflection, which brings new ideas and creative forces, thanks to which we can move further and higher along the path of development. Astrologically, the seven corresponds to Uranus - the planet of intuition and unexpected changes. Geometrically, it corresponds to a seven-pointed star, otherwise called the Star of Mages, since each of its ends corresponds in the astrological sense to one of the main planets known from antiquity: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Thus, the seven is some ideal whole. The seven is also a symbol of ideas and great undertakings, which corresponds to the Seven Wonders of the World - the seven most magnificent landscapes and structures.
In every religion, since ancient times, we find an abundance of sevens. In the Old Testament there are seven fat cows and seven skinny cows, and above all a menorah. Catholic theology gives seven sacraments, seven basic virtues and sins, and the Apocalypse is already a real triumph of the seven: seven angels, seven trumpets, seven great disasters and seven heads of the beast.
The Indian religion gives us seven goals of Nirvana: the extinction of the worldly, the search for truth, energy, peace, joy, concentration, nobility. In turn, in Islam we find a seven-level hell.
In the West, the scale consists of seven notes: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si. The Greek alphabet has seven vowels: alpha, epsilon, eta, iota, omicron, upsilon, and omega.
In everyday life, we see seven days of the week and seven primary colors of the rainbow, as well as seven chakras, that is, the energy centers of the living body, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the body and the free flow of energy in it.
Seven also symbolizes the limitation of man in time. Seven says that, having fully comprehended matter, we can stop chasing money and turn towards deepening our inner experience. We no longer need to rush anywhere, and time begins to flow more slowly, allowing us to concentrate on spiritual development. In the material sphere, everything begins to come easier to us, as it ceases to be as important for us as before. A person whose seven has been worked out copes with his problems more easily thanks to the accumulated internal experience and the ability to resolve conflicts. He can be an excellent adviser and has a magnetic effect on others. The task facing him is the search for spiritual values ​​and the establishment of deep contact with his religion, understood as a faith, but not as a dogma.
In a negative sense, the seven manifests itself in nervousness, a desire to escape from reality and blaming others for bad intentions. People with an undeveloped seven do not know how to express their feelings, they are not understood by other people, and often by themselves. Their contact with faith is insignificant, they consider spiritual development the invention of poets or madmen.
Psychological meaning: Ask your heart what it craves. Have you lost your own rhythm in the constant pursuit of a "better life", do you really want to live the way you live, or maybe it's time to change something? What determines your lifestyle, does it come from you or is it imposed by your environment? Remember that you yourself must be the master of your destiny. Spiritual development, however you understand it, comes from within and is based on your faith. Do not let reality and other people suppress your spirituality. Cultivate it and strengthen it, and you will be surprised how harmoniously other spheres of life will begin to take shape. Having embarked on the path of spiritual development, you will allow yourself to take a fresh look at the world, and after this, new ideas and forces will appear for their implementation. Remember, you have the right to your own opinion, but do not impose it on others. You can have a great influence on people, but never use it for bad intentions or for your own benefit, it will always turn against you. Look for spiritual values, they will help you find inner balance and peace.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are already ready, then imagine that you are on a large plateau, in the rocky base of which a large seven-pointed star is carved, and you are standing in its center. On each ray of this star, starting from the summit directly in front of You, are placed the astrological symbols of the seven major planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. All around you is peace and tranquility. Suddenly, the star begins to slowly rotate with You. It spins faster and faster, and now the symbols of the planets turn into real planets, and You find yourself in the center of the solar system. First, You notice on each of the planets images associated with the passage of time in Your life. Here the Sun shows your conception, the Moon shows your birth. Take a closer look at these pictures, remember what feelings they evoke in you. Then Mercury shows Your first days at school, the beginning of studies, followed by Venus, bringing pictures of Your first love and sexual initiation. Also try to remember the impressions and feelings that they evoke in you. Then Mars appears and shows situations where you, already quite an adult, take specific actions, possibly related to work or something else, but requiring effort and energy. Behind him You see Jupiter, which reminds You of moments of success and triumph. Perhaps you see getting a high school diploma, or a promotion, or maybe moving to a separate apartment. Saturn appears last, and you see the most worthy moments of your life: You, a person occupying a prominent place in social structures, smart and reasonable, already walking along the path of spiritual development. Try to remember all these images and the feelings they evoke in you. You still stand in the center of the seven-pointed star and see how all the planets revolve. Their movement gradually turns into a cosmic dance, during which they change places. After a moment, the dance is again transformed into rotation, it slows down, and finally stops completely. You are again on a huge plateau. Look closely at the images of the planets in the tops of the star, in the center of which You are still. Do you notice any changes? What order are the planets in now? What planet do you see in front of you? The planets symbolically show Your main problems, what You have to do in the near future, as well as the moments and areas of life in which You have acquired complexes and injuries. Now you already understand what it is, and you can begin to counteract it. Use the pointers received from the planets. You can't be helpless and accept your fate. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

9. Endless change, or the meaning of the number "8"

“Remember the poor when you look out the window at your
fields, on their fat cows in the pasture.
Remember the poor when you see a bountiful harvest
in his barn. Remember the poor when the wind howls
and it's raining. The poor have no food but that
which you feed them, no shelter,
except for your house, when you invite them…”
(Celtic prayer)
The figure eight is a symbol of death and rebirth, endless transformations into the chains of karma. This is the inevitability of our fate, inscribed in infinity and immortality. Astrologically, the eight corresponds to Venus, since she is symbolically responsible for love and art, and they are immortal. The soul and higher feelings are eternal, and the beautiful arts have concentrated and united different worlds and different times.
The number eight is also the purification that a person achieves through love and genuine dedication to another or an idea that he has loved. Eight phrases God said at the creation of the world, creating a perfect creation. In China, this number also expresses the integrity of the universe, its completeness. There are eight Buddhist virtues: truthfulness, self-respect, moral purity, humility, benevolence, compassion, asceticism, and acceptance of pain.
Eight horizontally is a sign of infinity, that is, an unlimited cosmos that extends beyond us, and a huge spirituality that we carry within ourselves, not always realizing it. The infinitely large and the infinitely small are generally deterministic, so real freedom lies between the macroscopic and the microscopic.
The wind rose is associated with the symbolism of the eight, as well as some crosses, for example, the Maltese or Huguenot. Its very shape symbolically resembles two wheels, talking about the conservation of energy and its uniform use. The process of material creation is completed. Eight contains everything you need for life. So, it introduces us to the stage of endless changes based on knowledge of the principles of the functioning of reality. In the modern world, it has become a symbol of the exchange of energy, expressed in the ease of handling money, in dominating matter and using it as a tool, without identifying with it. Eight is the harvest, receiving the results of one's actions and decisions, but also the payment of old debts, that is, the implementation of the law of karma, which guarantees a fair equalization of profit and loss, punishment or reward.
Eight carries a cold knowledge of life and death, an understanding of the laws of cause and effect, action and reaction. It is also power, justice and discipline in our daily life, extending to all citizens of a given state.
The number eight carries with it the need to understand the true value of money, which is just a manifestation of the exchange of energy that occurs daily. Each work should be rewarded, and if in this life we ​​don’t pay for something, the hour of reckoning will come anyway, and the interest, let’s say jokingly, will grow. One must be able to find one's place in material reality in order to use one's knowledge and power wisely and apply them only for noble purposes. The Eight teaches how, thanks to the sublimation of material values, to find your own path of spiritual development, and also dictates the need to help others, those who are in a more difficult material situation.
In the negative, the figure eight gives extreme materialists and misers, ready for anything to increase their wealth, but at the same time completely indifferent to the suffering of others. These are people without conscience who do not know how to properly use their energy. An undeveloped figure eight brings megalomania or a thirst for unlimited power, ranks and material wealth.
Psychological meaning: You have the right to material acquisitions, to increase your income, but do not make this the highest goal of your life. No one and nothing can take away your inner wealth from You, and it is very easy to lose material wealth, so do not become attached to them. Moreover, money can destroy the soul, poison the mind and completely subjugate a person. Therefore, keep a balance between what you receive and what you give. Money itself is worth nothing, it's just pieces of paper or metal, and only the way it is used gives it value, this should never be forgotten. Do not identify with matter, You are something more than it. Remember that the energy of thought used for evil, not to mention actions, will sooner or later return to You. Nothing remains unpaid, your every action will be reverberated in the future, in this or in the next incarnations, according to the law of karma. All the difficulties that You meet in life should stimulate You, encourage you to struggle with them, to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. This is the best way to strengthen your character and cope with the vicissitudes of fate.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are ready, then imagine that you are standing in front of a huge building. Look closely at it and remember what it looks like. Next to you is your spiritual patron, the inner sage. Both of you are standing in front of the stairs leading into the building. Encouraged by the sage, you begin to climb the stairs, and you find yourself in front of a huge wooden door, which, as if by magic, opens in front of you. You slowly step inside. Already the front one stuns You with its luxury. Gold decorations are visible everywhere, a crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and the next stairs leading in four directions are made of marble. At the end of the stairs you notice doors. One of them leads to the world of honors and power, the second to money and wealth, the third to spiritual development, and the fourth to the world of balance, harmony and the golden mean. You can choose any doors, but Your inner sage directs You to the fourth doors. You approach them and they also open up before you. You enter a huge hall, moderately and tastefully decorated. It does not have the luxury that you saw in the front, but there is a one-of-a-kind atmosphere of peace and tranquility. There is a table in the center of the hall, and the following objects lie in a row on it: a wand, a goblet, a sword and a coin. Come to the table and examine them from a close distance. Then choose the one you like the most. What You have chosen will be Your weapon in the fight against the vicissitudes of fate. Take the selected item and leave this room. Now, fully armed, You can enter the hall of spiritual development. Look at what this room looks like, make out its decoration. There is also a table in the center of this hall, only instead of objects you notice on it a beautiful chest encrusted with precious stones. Go to the chest and see if the item you picked up in the previous room can serve as a key to it. If yes, then open the chest and see what's inside, you can take it for yourself. If the chest does not open, then leave this room and go to the next doors, to those that lead to money and wealth. There is also a table here, only the chest on it is even larger and more magnificent. See if the item you picked up in the first room is the key to this chest. If so, then open it and see what's inside, you can take it for yourself. If your subject does not fit here either, go to the last doors, open them and see what the hall of honor and power looks like. There is also a table with a huge chest in the center. Maybe the item you picked up in the first room will suit him. If it fits, then look at what is in it, and you can take it for yourself, and if the chest does not open, then leave the hall. And here you are again standing together with Your spiritual patron in front of this huge building. Your inner sage takes your hand and shows you what is behind you. You turn around and see squalid buildings, slums, poor ragged children, toothless old people, dirt and poverty. Now You have to use what you took out of the building you were in a minute ago. You have been given opportunities and it is up to You how You use them, but remember that You can change the world. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

10. Closing the cycle, or the meaning of the number "9"

"Let nine count
It will go at a time."
(J.-W. Goethe "Faust")
Nine is a sacred number and even three times sacred, as it consists of a trinity of trinities. It is the trinity multiplied by itself, and thus becomes the number of artists, artists and initiates. It carries love for the world and people, mercy, humanism in a deep sense, brotherhood and understanding of others.
The Pythagoreans believed that the nine had the magical power to give effect to all rituals, and at the same time they interpreted it as a symbol of justice. Dante's vision of paradise is based on the symbolism of the nine. The nine celestial spheres of Paradise correspond to the hierarchy of angelic ranks, which is made up of nine steps: Angels, Archangels, Principles, Powers, Forces, Dominions, Thrones, Seraphim and Cherubim, that is, successive steps of initiation. Dante's hell also consists of nine circles. In Greek mythology we meet nine Muses, and in Gallic prophecy nine priestesses. This number has been treated as supernatural from the very beginning of history, if only because a person's pregnancy lasts exactly nine months. The solar system also consists of nine planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
In other cultures, the nine also plays a special role. A Buddhist monk can only have nine items. The Chinese bowed to their emperors nine times.
Astrologically, nine corresponds to Neptune and leads us further than all other numbers: beyond the bounds of infinity, beyond the boundaries of rational perception, into the other world. This is the number of magic, illusion and faith, as well as its corresponding planet.
In the cycle of primes, nine is the last number. It closes, ends some process. This is the point at which the first circle closes, allowing us to ascend to the next level of the spiral that is our life. Thanks to this, a person can expand his field of vision, step over the boundaries of time and space, expand his consciousness, and most importantly, see others deeply and completely. Nine symbolizes preparation for rebirth by integrating all the highest values ​​​​in oneself and achieving the fullness of life. In a sense, this is also a return to the beginnings, but experienced more maturely, thanks to the use of previously accumulated experience.
This number also symbolizes the ordering of relations between people and the ability to foresee all the consequences already at the very moment of the emergence of some idea or intention. It speaks of the objectivity of the assessment and justice without extenuating circumstances. In the symbolism of the nine, one can trace the law of karma, or the law of cause and effect, but at the same time it carries the highest idea of ​​selfless service to people and the embodiment of deep ideals that raise people to heights achievable only by spiritual methods.
Nine is also the intensity of experiences, the ability to deeply and creatively experience everything that happens in life. This is the realization of the eternal human dreams of freedom, love, tolerance and forgiveness.
A person who lives in accordance with the vibration of the nine feels well the needs of others, and the whole world becomes the field of his activity, he does not recognize any restrictions - neither racial, nor cultural, nor state. Such a person deeply and correctly understood the commandment that we are all brothers, and applies it in life.
People with an undeveloped nine are gloomy and disappointed, they are constrained by internal restrictions, lonely and suspicious. Nine in the negative often leads to provoking extreme situations and using other people for their own purposes.
Psychological meaning: do not be afraid of your sensitivity, empathy and sympathy, the ability to understand people is a great gift, do not refuse it and do not destroy it, but on the contrary, diligently cultivate and maintain these skills in yourself. Develop your abilities, but do not strive for excessive popularity and fame, they will come by themselves if you realize yourself in accordance with your destiny. Learn to love people and never judge them. You can "throw a stone at another" only if you do not find a single flaw in yourself. Don't be afraid to dream, but don't turn it into a way of being. Try to realize your dreams with benefit not only for yourself, but also for others. Although you have the right to be alone, do not become a loner - you must live among people, giving them an example of a creative and honest life. The richness of Your talents and possibilities is vast, but are You using them in the way and to the extent that they should be? Only you yourself can answer this question, so it is useful to ask yourself this question from time to time. Trust your intuitive knowledge, it will teach you more than any books and teachers. Find the Divine in yourself, take care of it and develop it - this is the most direct way to self-fulfillment.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if You are ready, then imagine that you see a huge rectangular hall in a palace or castle. You look around and realize that this is the throne room. Here the heralds enter and announce that in a minute the king will enter the hall. You see the royal courtiers who stand around a magnificent throne, located on a dais - nine steps lead to the throne. And then the doors open, and You enter the hall, dressed in magnificent royal attire, with a crown on your head and with a scepter in your hand. You slowly approach the throne and sit on it. While petitioners are approaching You, You have a minute or two to think about how You feel in this role, what emotions does it awaken in You? An elderly man comes up first and talks about how they offended him, took away a piece of land that he cultivated, because he did not pay taxes. Can you, listening to this person, feel in his position? Do you understand his grief and feel sympathy? You are the ruler, You can change his fate, but on the other hand, You are responsible for the law and justice in the country. What decision did you make? And here comes the next petitioner. This time it is a young girl, she complains that her beloved promised to marry her, but did not keep his word, and is going to marry another. Can you, listening to this girl, understand her feelings, put yourself in her position? What decision will you make on this matter? Then the scenario changes: You find yourself in a beautiful room, maybe in a bedchamber or in an apartment. What are you doing? Do you lie down on a comfortable canopy bed to rest, or do you sit down by an old bureau to get on with your work? Have you forgotten about the people who came to you with requests for help, or do you continue to think about their affairs and think about how to help them. You are the king. Do you think it is a privilege or a duty? Remember that everyone is the master, if not of the state, then at least of his own life. Think about what you would like to do in life if you could choose from an unlimited list of possibilities. Imagine that everything is possible, that there are no barriers or boundaries for You. Do you already know what you would like to do, what your work would look like, and what it would involve? Remember that all the limitations that you feel in real life are the result of internal barriers and attitudes that you have collected during your life. There are no restrictions on the will of man, except for those that she has imposed on herself. Don't forget that when you get back to real life. Use this knowledge to make your life fuller and more creative. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when you are ready and find it convenient for yourself, open your eyes and smile.

11. Use of experience, or the meaning of the number "10"

“Only one who is fully aware of the difficulties
awakening, able to understand what it requires
long and hard work.
(G. Gurdjieff)
Ten is a symbol of perfection, since all the numbers in front of it draw their foundations from it, it is also the border of the first four numbers, increased by addition (1 + 2 + 3 + 4). In every religious tradition, we find a lot of references to the top ten. Beginning with the Old Testament, the ten commandments of which form the basis of Christian morality. The first three of them speak of a person's duty to God, and the next seven speak of a duty towards other people. There were also ten plagues of Egypt that Yahweh sent on the persecutors of the chosen people. In later times we find the ten in the form of a tithe given to the church.
The first digits that form a ten when added together speak of the four elements that it carries. So, the ten consists of the unity with its pra-beginning and order, arising from the unity of God and the first impulse; two with its principle of complementary binary, with the law that if there is good, then there must be evil, as the other side of its coin; three, talking about the rules in force in the spiritual world; as well as the four, which speaks of the order that prevails in space and time in the physical world.
Ten is at the same time the depth of the beginning and the depth of the end, thus becoming an infinitely large whole, connecting Heaven and Earth, good and evil, matter and spirituality, eternal masculinity, residing in eternal femininity.
Ten occupied an exceptional place among the Pythagoreans, who considered it the most perfect of numbers and made it a symbol of God, taking their oaths with it. In Kabbalah, the divine substance is expressed through ten attributes, the Sephiroth, which include: Crown, Wisdom, Reason, Mercy, Strength, Beauty, Victory, Glory, Foundation and Kingdom. They represent an emanation of power through which the Creator of Infinity could manifest.
According to some authors who deal with the symbolism of ten, this is the number of horror and fear, which is understandable if we recall the already mentioned Egyptian disasters, or turn to Buddhist symbolism, where each student of the Buddha must break the ten bonds that bind him.
Ten fingers and toes help us to move and perform any business, work and task for which we were sent to Earth. History knows many examples of collective governments consisting of ten people, they ruled in Athens and other ancient Greek cities, and the formidable Council of Ten in Venice, convened for only ten days, exercised its power for about five centuries, successively extending it every 10 years.
In psychology, ten symbolizes a new cycle. It brings the opportunity to start something again, but already relying on experience and previously collected knowledge, it is an impulse to act at a higher level. It brings changes, but also a much greater likelihood of success and successful implementation of them, since the individual already has prudence, greater self-confidence and more clearly sees the goal to which he should strive. It gives the ability to immediately implement projects, business energy and allows dreams to come true.
An unfinished ten brings ups and downs, excessive zeal, workaholism, a tendency to start many things at the same time, which in turn does not allow any project to be completed. In the negative, ten gives emotional instability, lack of a sense of security, unwillingness to change anything and do something.
Psychological meaning: Your level of life maturity is probably higher than you yourself think. Do not expect help from others, for it is You who are called to help people. Your task is to initiate change, adapt to it and inspire others. Do not delay the execution of your tasks, give vent to your feelings. You have the right and should live life to the fullest, in no case do not try to suppress your spontaneity. When in doubt, do what your heart tells you. Do not create problems because not all people understand You, it is better to pay attention to whether You understand everyone. If so, great, if not, work hard on it. Remember that the truth is the same for everyone, do not use different standards, depending on the position or position. Try not to obey the generally accepted opinions and fashions. Your highest task is to be yourself in any situation, remember that only in this way you will become a truly free and independent person. You have already entered the next level of development, and this obliges.
Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.
You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are ready, then imagine that you are standing on a beautiful beach. Under your feet you feel the warm sand, warmed by the soft rays of the Sun. You see how the sea waves softly hit the shore, and a lazy breeze brings the smell of a fresh summer morning. Look around, the beach is empty, only a beautiful tree grows nearby, come up to it and see what kind of tree it is. You see how powerful it is, how many branches it has, imagine how deep its roots stretch. Try to grab his trunk. Did you manage to do it? Examine this tree carefully, count how many main branches it has, and remember what it looks like, because this is Your Tree of Life. Snuggle up to him and try to absorb his energy. It gives You vital strength and the will to live. Now stand with your back to it, leaning against its trunk, and look at the sea. Its waves begin to seethe slightly, and then a huge glass or marble circle appears from the depths. You can see that it shows all the cards of the Major Arcana Tarot. Look at them carefully and choose two of them, one that you like the most and the other that you like the least. The one that you like the most speaks about the issues that you have already managed to work through in this life, while the second one talks about what you should do in the near future, gives information about which issue requires the most urgent study. The circle with Tarot cards begins to rotate and gradually disappears from your field of vision. You have two chosen cards left. Remember the tasks they give you. Do not be afraid that You will not have enough strength to realize them, because Your Tree of Life stands behind You, from which You can draw energy and strength unlimitedly. Use these powers to make your life fuller and more creative. Remember also that Your inner patron lives in You, a spiritual mentor who will never leave You and from whom You can always ask for advice and help in difficult times. You are the beloved child of the Universe, and you were sent to Earth not as a punishment. You only have to fulfill the mission with which you came into this world, and here the information received from the Tarot cards and everything that you saw during meditation can help you. Remember that the Divine principle lives in You, the spark with which You were born and which You must ignite as brightly as possible, so that later you can pass it on to others. In moments of grief and despair, remember that three messengers of the Almighty are with you: faith, hope and love. They also never leave You, just be able to hear them. Now gather and unite all your forces. Let them overwhelm You all and become part of Your consciousness. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.

It is generally believed that magic is the ability to forcibly remake the world to your liking, guided by selfish considerations or simply speculative ideas about how things should be arranged. This, of course, is complete nonsense… Genuine magic… is the ability to forget about oneself and sensitively listen to the desires of reality. Help implement them whenever you can. And do not interfere in all other cases.

Max Fry

The absence of fear is especially important. The one who fears what might happen has already lost his strength and ability to act. In the empty middle, a person is connected with Forces far superior to the "I" and its plans. If a person goes for something, he suddenly has images-solutions, "allowing" phrases or instructions for action. And he follows them. Mistakes happen, that's for sure. But the error is regulated by the echo that follows. There is no self-confidence in this state. You're just quiet in that certainty.

Bert Hellinger

I confess that this part of the book seems to me the most difficult. I have to describe that mystical thing for which I do not know the name.

For more than five years I have been leading groups that I call "Tarot Mysteries". I spend them four times a year, coinciding with the dates of the solstice and equinox. The idea of ​​holding them was born by accident. It occurred to me that if you spread the Major Arcana of the Tarot in a circle and introduce a person with a request into this circle, you might get a curious effect. I didn't know which one yet. And the first working group was a pure experiment. I am grateful to the participants for their exploratory courage. However, I was the most surprised myself. The magic circle, like a magnifying magnifying glass, manifested the driving energy quickly and clearly, the resolution of the situation came easily and freely.

Throughout the years of working with this method, I have turned to group members (especially my colleagues) for help in explaining this process. Many of them agreed that this is one of the forms of system constellations. Not constellations according to Bert Hellinger, of course. But here I use the same skill of field perception. Therefore, in this chapter, I draw on the ideas of Elena Veselago and other constellation practitioners.

Tarot cards describe the archetypal layer to which we all relate. Here are figures of family history, and social life, and the concepts of cultural context, and great phenomena (such as Death, Money, Love, Fate), and the forces of nature, and otherworldly creatures. You can turn to them for support and blessing, ask for a gift or a message.

Sometimes the situation with which the client comes is not solved by the usual methods, including the method of ordinary family constellations. This happens because the resource of the client, deputies and constellator for some reason is not enough to accept this situation or to observe it. Not necessarily because of its morbidity, perhaps we do not have access to it for some other reason. Then we can go to the solution through the resources of large figures, gods, archetypes. They have powers that we do not and cannot have. They can see what we cannot see. The relationship with these resources is a request relationship. In the work, we are waiting for an impulse to make this request and invite a resource. This request may be answered with consent or refusal in any form that is understandable or not quite understandable to us.

In the magic circle there is a return of contact with the lost experience, with the traumatized part of the soul. We do not go directly into the traumatic experience, as we do in the constellation, we turn to the greater forces. Sometimes this is reminiscent of the shamanic practice of working with spirit helpers. There are four such assistants in the Tarot system: the Angels Raphael, Michael, Baphomet and Gabriel. Perhaps they are responsible for escorting the traumatized and torn away parts of the soul to some beyond territory, as well as for bringing them back.

I noticed that...

Angel Raphael (Arkan Lovers) is responsible for communication with parental programs and the possibility of accepting parents in oneself. The map actually depicts our ancestors Adam and Eve, symbolizing the integration of father and mother in the human soul.

Angel Michael (Arcanum Temperance) is a conductor along the time line, a border guard between the earthly and the afterlife; he is responsible for personal repressed experience, for traumas received on his own life path.

The Angel Baphomet (Arkan the Devil), just like Raphael, is depicted in the company of Adam and Eve; is responsible for the rejected systemic experience (kind, organization, community, egregor), often not related to the individual life of the person himself, but affecting it no less strongly.

And finally, the Angel Gabriel (Arkan Judgment), depicted among the resurrected people, is responsible for the experience of the nation, people, ethnic group, as well as "past lives", which covers the path of a person, like fate.

In the magic circle, there is an appeal not only to these four assistants (and not always to them), but to all the energies of the Arcana. So, for example, the Priestess and the Empress (for women), the Magician and the Emperor (for men) are often responsible for passing age initiations. The blessing of the ancestors is in charge of the Priest; the energy of money - the Sun; farewell to the dead and calming the dead - Death. I have many such observations of the effective operation of these energies in each particular case, but they cannot be rules that apply to everyone. For each person entering the circle, their assistants are turned on, their Arcana are activated. Therefore, I will describe here the algorithm of my actions, the ritual, but not the work itself with an individual.

For the ritual you will need: large deck of the Major Arcana Tarot, 22 candles, chalk. I also play monotonous music for the duration of the ritual.

Participants sit in a circle. Their number, together with me, does not exceed 22 people.

After appropriate explanations of what is going to happen now, discussion of group norms and rules of conduct on the Mystery, I draw a circle with chalk on the floor in a clockwise direction. I am waiting for the right moment for this, some kind of internal permission, a call.

Then, also clockwise, I lay out the Major Arcana along the line of this circle, "face" inward, in the order determined by Arthur Waite.

I also ask all the participants of the Mystery (starting with themselves) to invite the energies of the Arcana from the Fool to the World in a circle of hours. We pronounce the following formula: "I invite you, (the name of the Arcana), the one who (my words about this Arcana, my expectations and hopes for his participation)". At the same time, everyone lights a candle and places it at the head of the card, the energy of which invites.

When all the energies are invited and the outer circle of 22 candles is burning, one of the participants volunteers to work. I ask him: “What is your life period about now, what do you think?” Depending on the description that he gives me, and on the information that I read, I introduce him into the circle through the Arcana corresponding to this period.

I noticed that there are three levels of such work:

personal associated with the traumas of the life of the person himself (I work with his condition inside the circle);

systemic associated with systemic disorders, interweaving (I use other participants for this work as deputies behind the circle);

archetypal(spiritual), connected with the torn parts of the soul to the territory inaccessible to humans (I work on the border of the circle, “passing” the energies of the Arcana through the body of the client).

The role of other participants is also important. They not only help by substituting when the work is done at the system level. They are observers - representatives of the greater that sees the whole. In addition, the state of the group shows the background, the context of the work. I sometimes observed that the whole group, like a single organism, suddenly falls asleep, or, on the contrary, is excited by a common joyful interest. The group can illustrate the meeting of opposites - divided into "dead" and "alive" or "male" and "female". It can also experience various other processes. For me, this is important information about what is happening at work.

I take a person out of the circle through the energy of the Arcana, which is a resource for him now.

So you can do several individual works (usually my strength is enough for 12-21 people). In each such work, I replace a person standing in a circle, expand my field perception into the space behind him, keep my attention on 22 laid out cards and archetypal energies anchored on them, and watch the group.

When all custom work is completed, we make thanksgiving practice. I think it can be done in any form, at the discretion of the presenter. I conduct a ceremony similar to the Hindu puja - an expression of respect and devotion to the gods through the offering of water, food, wine, incense, flowers, and the like. I also devote this time to feedback from participants, questions, and reactions to states.

Finally, we release the energies of the Arcana in the same order and by the same participants who invited them. We pronounce the following formula: “I let go and thank you, (the name of the Arcana), for the fact that (my words of gratitude to this Arcana).” At the same time, everyone extinguishes the candle that they lit.

Having passed through the Mystery, a person often feels himself involved in great cosmic processes. In feedback, participants talk about the feeling of accepting the natural course of being, awakening internal resources. Perhaps that is why I choose the days of the solstice and equinox for work. These four points in the sun's annual cycle are fundamental to seasonal changes. They form a cross inside the trajectory of the sun. The figure can be considered as a cosmic "Celtic cross", a symbol of a harmonious world order, a spinning wheel of life and death. Traditionally, in many cultures, on these solemn days, magical rites, rituals of honoring ancestors, purification and fulfillment of desires are performed.

The fundamental difference between my work and magic is that there is no violence against reality, there is no intention to remake it at will.

We listen to reality with respect and acceptance, we follow its desires, we are in touch with what comes. In addition, traditional magic is based on naming. And the experience with which we deal in work, and the resources themselves often do not have a name, they surpass words, they cannot be called verbally.

This is the difficulty: we call something that a person has forgotten or did not know the name of; we seek help from the transpersonal in the hope that this knowledge is there. We ask that what a person needs just come. Here we can be leading and led. Turn on personal will or surrender to the will of more. Sometimes it's the same.

Let me summarize the review.

Of course, these are not Hellinger constellations. Bert Hellinger does not practice tarot. And it's not just the instrument. The technology itself goes beyond family constellations, intersects with them only in the general method of working with the field - the place in which we gain access to the excluded experience. Some of the described technologies border on shamanic practices, with an esoteric approach to understanding being. And if we are guided by the classification of Elena Veselago, then such work can be attributed to constellations with large symbolic systems, such as Kabbalah, astrology, and the like.

At my webinar on constellations with Tarot, Elena Veselago noticed that an important difference from “ordinary” constellations is the appeal to a fundamentally different level of energy. If we put, for example, the client's grandmother, then we get into the energy of a person, and when we place the Tarot, we get into large archetypal plots that have already been “marked up”. This layer of energy is clearly defined, so it gives more focus. Sometimes this is to the benefit of the client, and sometimes such a description is too strong for him. Conversely, relationships with real figures can be unbearable, and archetypal figures close the private, making it possible to contact this material.

Choosing between the particular (real) and the general (archetypal), it is important for the constellator to decide which work option is most useful for the client.

A lot depends on the personality of the constellator and his views on life in general. He is able to deliver only what is included in his picture of the world. The more integral and harmonious he himself is, the deeper the degree of his acceptance of what is happening and the openness to what is, the more effective his work.

Word "mystery"(from the Greek mysterion) - initiatory mystery, Great mystery, a term used in Alchemy in connection with the manufacture of the "Philosopher's Stone" and "Elixir of Life": p the communication of a person to the truth within the framework of one tradition.

Deck structure:

The deck consists of 80 Arcana:

22 Major Arcana;

- 56 Minor Arcana;

2 cards - blanks: the energies of Yang and Yin (man, woman), representing the two basic energies that make up our world.

The deck has a classic focus, while it has its own unique charm, style, has its own direction.

Features of the deck "MYSTERY OF TAROT":

- Color energies. Each card has its own color scheme, reflecting the main flow of energies. Working with the deck helps to reveal the potential of a person, the development of intuitive abilities.

Each color has a sacred meaning. It is color that helps to establish contact with the Information field of the Universe, which contains all the information about the past, present and future. Color contributes to the development of clairvoyance.

In this deck, special attention is paid to all the nuances of color. Even without knowing the meanings of the cards, listening to yourself, your feelings, you can understand the message of the cards. The human psyche is sensitive to color waves. And it is this aspect of the cards that will help to quickly establish contact with her and, most importantly, working with the deck contributes to internal healing. And this, in turn, will help to change the external reality. Despite the fact that the deck is universal in its application, the corrective aspect is the most significant in this tarot deck.

-Numerological correspondences. The cards of the Minor Arcana are numbered, which makes it possible to determine time periods. Often, the difficulty is raised by questions about when the event will occur. With the help of the Mystery Tarot deck, this is easy to do even for beginner tarologists.

The numbering of the cards makes it possible to use the deck in the calculated tarology, when opening .

-Astrological correspondences , expanding the capabilities of the tarot reader, allowing you to get more detailed answers in the interpretation of the cards. Astrological symbolism in tarot is another layer of information at the event level.

- Cards have no borders , being next to each other, form one or another mandala, with the help of which the inner potential is revealed. The deck has a powerful healing aspect. Since ancient times, the healing effect of color on the human psyche has been known. The alignment performed on the MYSTERY OF TAROT deck forms a complete picture, the situation is revealed in all aspects. It is the lack of frames on the maps that helps to see the situation as a whole, without splitting it into parts.

Unique, author's work. The deck is drawn, has a lively energy. This deck has a psychological, predictive, corrective orientation. It is universal in its application. Working with the deck contributes to the disclosure of intuition, spiritual growth and personal development. The deck is energetically saturated. Answers any and all questions. The language of the deck is clear, concise and specific. There is no vagueness here.

Working with cards "Mystery Tarot" the book will help . The Major Arcana are the foundation and foundation of any tarot deck. The book will help to better understand the inner meaning of the cards of the Major Arcana: And in the aspect of practical application, the book will become an indispensable assistant: , where author's layouts are given, helping to solve any issue, to consider any situation. All the layouts given in the book have been tested by time and long practice, both by the author of the deck and by the students.

The value of this deck is that it was created practitioner working with tarot cards for many years. Based on the knowledge and experience that was passed down from generation to generation, the deck was created " Mystery tarot ". The goal is to reveal the energies of the tarot for spiritual growth and personal development. Initially, the tarot was not created either for divination or for the game. This is the innermost secret knowledge that was revealed only to the Initiates. Nowadays, tarot cards are becoming more and more popular. It becomes important to preserve the true aspect of tarot as a system that contributes to the development of a person's personality. Tarot is a storehouse of knowledge about a person, the Universe.

The purer the Spirit of each person, the purer the energies around, the more harmonious the space. What you send out into the world is what you receive in return.

– Meaning of the Major Arcana:

I-Mage - Air - Take the initiative. Action, initiative, word. Communication. intellectual will. Independence. Mastery.

II-Priestess-Water - Trust your intuition. Mystery, secrecy, the unknown. Mysteriousness. Female. Inner world. Wisdom.

III-Empress-Earth - Open to growth and development. Vitality, fertility. Creation. Birth. Desires. Welfare.

IV-Emperor-Fire -Put things in order. Control, management. Power. Leadership. Work. Implementation.

V-Priest-Earth -Look for the inner meaning of what is happening. Understanding, union. Cooperation. Advice. patronage.

VI - Lovers - Air - Make your choice with an open heart. Solution, interaction. Partnership. Communication.

VII-Chariot-Water-If there is a goal, go to it without delay or doubt. Motion. Achievements.

VIII-Justice- Air -Make an informed decision. Clarity, balance. Law. Social relations.

IX-Hermit-Earth-Deal with your needs. Loneliness, self-deepening. Revision. Reappraisal. Service.

X-Wheel of Fortune - Fire - Knowing Fate, learn to manage it. Change, chance. Fate. Chance.

XI-Strength-Fire-Learn to show strength and confidence. Courage, energy. Authority. Body. Energy. Strength.

XII - The Hanged Man - Water - The need for rethinking. Stop, retreat. Victim. Spirituality. Self-sacrifice.

XIII-Death - Water - Time to let go of the old to make way for the new. End, end. Transformation.

XIV-Temperance - Fire - the "golden mean" is important. Calmness, sense of proportion. Saving. Borders.

XV-Devil - Earth - find out what subconscious processes control you. Temptation, addiction. Temptation. Shadow.

XVI-Tower - Fire -Get over what's holding you back. Suddenness, destruction. Catastrophe. Awakening. Big changes.

XVII-Star - Star - Act wisely and carefully. Future, perspective. Hope. Friends. Plans.

XVIII-Moon - Water - Do not let anyone lead you astray. Fear, uncertainty, uncertainty. Illusions. Night. Subconscious.

XIX-Sun - Fire - Boldly and confidently get down to business. Vitality, success, overcoming. Light. Consciousness. Fame.

XX-Court - Water - Ahead is rebirth or deliverance. Liberation, completion, salvation. Sunday. Generic programs.

XXI-World - Earth - Finding a true place in the world. Achievement, calling, purpose. Integrity. Trips.

XXII - Jester - Air - Open up to the new. Liveliness, spontaneity, openness. Start. Unknown. Child. Suddenness. Freedom.

– Meaning of the Minor Arcana:

Wands - Fire

Ace - take the initiative. Chance, opportunity. The beginning of a new one. New idea.

Deuce - Time to make a decision. Reflection, analysis. Choice of direction. Negotiation.

Troika- Expansion of long-term projects. Perspectives, movement. Development. Cooperation. Business project.

Four - Openness to the world. Success, unity, joy. Rest.

Five - The need to fight. Rivalry, competition. Control.

Six - Celebrate your victory. Success, recognition, promotion. Reward.

Seven - Defending your positions. The need to defend. Change. Competition.

Eight - Unexpected success. Acceleration. Motion. News. Speed.

Nine - Caution and prudence. Resistance to change. defensive position.

Ten - Excessive load. Overexertion, fatigue. Duty, heavy burden. Lots of responsibilities.

Page - A new chance, an opportunity. New impulse. Beginnings.

Knight - Movement. The manifestation of activity and pressure. Trips. Perspective.

Queen - The manifestation of confidence and interest. Self-realization. Enterprise.

King - Decisive and purposeful actions. Supervisor. Success, directness.

Cups - Water

Ace - Take a chance. Recognition, love, trust. The power of emotion. Cleansing process.

Two - Harmony in feelings. Meeting, mutual assistance, reconciliation. Date. Meetings.

Three - Holiday, joy, satisfaction, success. Creative energies.

Four - Devastation and disappointment. Inner emptiness. Satiation. Fatigue. Stagnation.

Five - Big changes. Loneliness, abandonment, the collapse of hopes. Gain through loss. Family ties.

Six - Memories of the past. Fantasy, nostalgia. Old connections. Family values. Sentimentality.

Seven - Dreams, departure into the world of illusions. Dreams. Escape from reality. New opportunities.

Eight - search for new ways. Departure, parting, the path to freedom. Change of world view. Secret meetings.

Nine - Satisfaction. Happiness, success, a period of relaxation. Present.

Ten - Family idyll. Harmony, peace and concord. well-being.

Page - a new chance, a compromise. Friendly gesture. Invitation.

Knight - Harmonious atmosphere, movement of the soul. Love. Sentence. Pleasant meetings.

Queen - Loyalty to your feelings. Help, guardianship, care. patronage.

King - Control of emotions, imagination and fantasy. understanding and support.

Swords - Air

Ace- Chance to clarify, critical analysis. Final conclusion. The power of intelligence

Two - double-check everything. Doubt, uncertainty, reflection. Internal conflict.

Troika - Bad news. Painful choice, inner fears. Voltage.

Four - Rest period. Stagnation, delay, interruption. Planning.

Five - Defending your interests. Loss, negativity in thoughts. New solutions.

Six - A new road lies ahead. Rejection of the old. Moving. Exchange of thoughts.

Seven - Mysteriousness and uncertainty. Cunning, deceit, intrigue. Diplomacy.

Eights - Control over the senses. Obstacles, dependence, limitations. Self-restraint.

Nine - Fears and fears. Nightmares. Doubts, painful thoughts. Brainwork.

Ten - It's time to end something. Violent end, sudden change. Introspection.

Page - The period of teaching, knowledge. Showdown. Information.

Knight - Speed ​​of thought. Trips, conflicts, discussions. Fast decision.

Queen - Knowledge, argumentation of one's positions, resourcefulness, wit. Independence.

King- Look at the situation from the outside. Independence and coolness. Order, law.

Pentacles - Earth

Ace - Chance, opportunity. Getting satisfaction. Reward.

Two - Show flexibility. The art of maneuver. Everyday life. Bustle.

Three - Diligence. Mastery. Promotion. Self-realization.

Four - No time for risk. Stability. Saving. Hoarding.

Five - Warning. Instability. Problems. Work searches.

Six - Mutual assistance and support. Understanding. Charity.

Seven - Patience. The ability to wait. Change of world view. Long term projects.

Eight - The beginning of a new one. Diligence. Job. Thoroughness.

Nine - Well-being. Success. Luck. Boost.

Ten - Family idyll. Wealth. Security. Family matters.

Page - New offer. Good tip. Studies. material chance.

Knight - Set to serious work. Deals. Profitable acquaintance.

Queen - Slow development of affairs, but thorough. Accuracy, commitment. Prosperity.

King - Wise use of resources. Practicality, reliability. Stability. Self-sufficiency.

The “MYSTERY TAROT” deck can be purchased in our store.

The meaning of the word "mystery", or sacrament, is attributed to a certain rite, which has a miraculous power that can give those who believe in it many benefits. Mystery is a kind of ritual that used to have a religious connotation.

The meaning of the word mystery in ancient times

In the Middle Ages, the mysteries looked like a ritual rite of worship to the resurrected god, and in ancient Egypt and Asia they were a complex drama, playing on the stage a certain mythical plot with divine participation.

In ancient Greece, a different mystery was popular - it was a kind of cult of worship of the god Dionysus, which consisted in performing dramatic dances (dithyrambs), which were accompanied by a choir.

The meaning of the word "mystery" today

In our time, the essence of the sacrament has lost its religious overtones. Today there is a separate direction - the so-called hermetic sciences, which make it possible to slightly open the dense curtain of the future.

There are situations in which the answers to the future lie on the surface. However, even in such cases, pitfalls are possible - between many phenomena that occur in everyone's life, there is a causal relationship, sometimes so subtle that it cannot be recognized. However, it can radically change the essence of events. In order to open the veil of the future, Tarot cards were created. The mystery that opens up to a person who uses this method of divination can be compared with a letter that allows you to read the signs of the future. However, it should be remembered that he is not given to change its content.

How to use the knowledge that Tarot cards give us

Mystery is a rather subtle science. In order to correctly interpret the symbols and signs pointing to the future, a person must have a rich life experience. After all, any fortune-telling, and in particular the Tarot layout, is not entertainment. Mystery is hard work that requires great concentration and tension of the mind, developed intuition and tenacious memory.

Each Tarot card is a window that reveals the secrets of the subconscious. The fortuneteller not only learns the future, but receives the necessary knowledge that can give an impetus in the right direction. Penetration into Tarot cards is an opportunity to penetrate into the depths of the human soul.

In order to start divination, many professionals perform the necessary rituals and magical techniques. The simplest procedure is bodily contact - a person who is interested in his future is invited to touch the Tarot cards and leaf through them, "getting to know each other" in this way.

Each Tarot card is a separate path leading to the subconscious of a person, his secret fears and desires that can become reality in the near future. The ability to see what is behind them is an undeniable talent. After all, the symbols depicted on the cards can sometimes cause diametrically opposed associations in different people, which leads to a misinterpretation of the alignment.

The basic rules of the sacrament of divination on Tarot cards

• You should not interpret the alignment, focusing on old habits and hackneyed patterns - free your mind when guessing, overcome the prevailing stereotypes of thinking in order to see the true picture.
• When conducting a mystery, intuition should become the main organ that guides the fortuneteller.
• During the process, you do not need to reason and comprehend - operate with images, observe and contemplate. This is how you can read the answer to the question posed to the Tarot cards.

Most cards have multiple interpretations. Any of them is interpreted differently - it depends on the time of divination, as well as on the person holding them in their hands. You should focus on the topic of fortune-telling and the original question to which you are waiting to receive a truthful answer. Don't overdo it if it doesn't suit you. Just ask about something else that is close to the topic and can give a more complete answer.

Alla Khrzanowska

MYSTERY OF TAROT

Graduate School of Classical Astrology

With thanks:

To all friends in Russia, for helping

me to return to my roots, and especially

Petr Palagin, Lena Rusakova,

Sasha Podvodny, Ramaz Zakharyanov

and Fedor Rozhansky

A. Chrzanowska

Thanks................................................................. .............. nine

Introduction................................................. .................. 10

TAROT AND NUMEROLOGY

1. What are the Minor Arcana .............................................. 12

2. From non-existence to completeness or the meaning of the number "1" .......... 13

3. Duality of our world............................................... 17

or the value of the number "2"

4. The perfection of the triad or the meaning of the number "3" .......... 21

5. Immersion in matter or the meaning of the number "4" ........ 25

6. Movement and change or meaning of the number "5" .......... 30

7. Unification of spirit and matter

or the meaning of the number "6". ..... 34

8. Spirituality and experience or the meaning of the number "7" .................... 38

9. Infinite changes or the meaning of the number "8" ........ 42

10. Closing the cycle or the meaning of the number "9" .................. 47

11. Use of experience or the meaning of the number "10" ....... 51

MINOR ARCANA

1. Wands ............................................... ....................... 56

1.1 Ace of Wands............................................... ............... 57

1.2. Two of Wands ................................................................ ...... 59

1.3. Three of Wands ................................................................ ...... 61

1.4. Four of Wands ................................................................ .... 63

1.5. Five of Wands ................................................................ ..... 65

1.6. Six of Wands ................................................................ ... 67

1.7. Seven of Wands ................................................................ ..... 69

1.8. Eight of Wands .............................................................. .71

1.9. Nine of Wands ............................................................ ...... 73

1.10. Ten of Wands ................................................................ .... 75

2. Cups ............................................... ......................... 78

2.1. Ace of Cups................................................... .............. 80

2.2. Two of Cups ................................................................ ........ 82

2.3. Three of Cups ................................................................ ........ 84

2.4. Four of Cups ................................................................ ..... 86

2.5. Five of Cups ................................................................ ...... 88

2.6. Six of Cups ................................................................ .... 90

2.7. Seven of Cups .............................................................. ...... 91

2.8. Eight of Cups ................................................................ .. 93

2.9. Nine of Cups .................................................. ...... 95

2.10. Ten of Cups .................................................. ..... 97

3. Swords ............................................... ........................ one hundred

3.1. Ace of Swords................................................... .............. 102

3.2. Two of Swords ............................................... ...... 104

3.3. Three of Swords ............................................................ ........ 106

3.4. Four of Swords ............................................................ .... 107

3.5. Five of Swords................................................... ...... 109

3.6. Six of Swords .............................................................. ... 111

3.7. Seven of Swords ............................................................ ..... 113

3.8. Eight of Swords ............................................... .115

3.9. Nine of Swords ............................................................ ...... 117

3.10. Ten of Swords ............................................... .... 119

4. Denarius .............................................. ................... 122

4.1. Tuz Denariyev .............................................. ........ 124

4.2. Two denarii .................................................. .. 125

4.3. Troika Denarii .................................................. ... 128

4.4. Four Denarii .............................................. 130

4.5. Five Denarii .................................................. 132

4.6. Six Denarii.............................................. 134

4.7. Seven Denarii .................................................. 136

4.8. Eight Denarii .............................................. 138

4.9. Nine Denarii .................................................. .140

4.10. Ten Denarii............................................... 142

5. Figure cards .................................................................. ...... 144

5.1. King of Wands................................................... .... 147

5.2. Queen of Wands................................................... 149

5.3. Knight of Wands................................................... .... 151

5.4. Page of Wands ............................................... .......... 153

5.5. King of Cups .................................................. ..... 155

5.6. Queen of Cups................................................... .. 157

5.7. Knight of Cups ................................................................ ..... 159

5.8. Page of Cups .................................................. ........... 161

5.9. King of Swords................................................... ...... 163

5.10. Queen of Swords................................................... .165

5.11. Knight of Swords................................................... ..... 167

5.12. Page of Swords ............................................... .......... 169

5.13. King of the Denarii .................................................. 171

5.14. Queen of the Denarii .............................. 173

5.15. Knight of the Denarii .............................................. 175

5.16. Page of the Denarius .............................................. ..... 177

PRACTICAL USE

MINOR ARCANA

1. Hands using

Minor Arcana ................................................................ ...... 179

1.1. "Small Trouble" .............................................................. .. 180

1.2. "Three rows of the name" .............................................. ... 181

1.3. "Tree of Life" .............................................................. ........ 183

1.4. "Pyramid"............................................... ........... 184

1.5. "Magic Square" .............................................. 185

1.6. "Triad" .............................................. ................... 186

1.7. “Work and money” .............................................................. ... 188

1.8. "Health"............................................... ........... 189

1.9. "Partnership" ............................................... ...... 190

1.10. "Parting"............................................... ..... 191

1.11. "Gate of Life".................................................................. ...... 192

1.12. "Problem"............................................... ......... 193

2. Determining Appearance and Age....................... 194

2.1. Defining Appearance.............................................. 195

2.2. Determining Age.............................................. 196

3. Determining the timing of events.................................... 197

4. Conclusion ............................................... ............. 198

Bibliography................................................. ............ 200

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank my publisher Janusz Navrocki and the entire staff of the Higher School of Astropsychology from the bottom of my heart: this book would certainly not have been written if they had not persuaded me to take it on. I also express my heartfelt gratitude to the readers who sent feedback to my previous book - they inspired me to continue the work. I also express my gratitude to my students: Iwona Kremer, Justina Tomkel, Agnieszka Mucha and Silvia Trohimowicz. Working with you always allows me to keep a fresh perspective on Tarot. I sincerely thank my husband Andrzej Zalensky and daughter Marta for their patience and understanding. But, as always, my deepest gratitude goes out to my clients: thanks to you, the experience that I share in this book comes to me. May God illuminate the paths of your life!

A. Chrzanowska

INTRODUCTION

We are from the second half of the twentieth century

breaking the atom

conquerors of the moon

ashamed

soft gestures

tender glances

warm smiles...

only late at night

close the windows tightly

biting hands in pain

dying of love

M. Hillyar

Lost in the modern world, not knowing where and from where we are going, we stray like children in the dark. Feeling we are trying to find a way out, to understand who we are. We do not cope with our feelings, we are afraid of loneliness and we are afraid to admit it. We have lost touch with ourselves, cut off from nature and completely suppressed by civilization. We are constantly in a hurry somewhere, and only sometimes we remember that this eternal rush will accompany us until death. We do not know how to enjoy the moment, although more than 200 years ago the great Master from Weimar called for this: “A moment! You are wonderful, stay, stay! ” (I.-V. Goethe "Faust"). We forget the wonderful taste of strawberries in July, the uniqueness of the dawn over the sea, the smell of a Christmas tree, we forget how much warmth in a friend's handshake, fidelity in a dog's look and happiness in the eyes of a baby who received a lollipop.

This is how the psychological portrait of a person at the end of the 20th century looks like. We kill spontaneity and joy in ourselves. We believe in various “gurus”, grab onto all sorts of methods in order to achieve inner balance, assimilate the strangest ideas, forgetting that the highest truth is in us, in people to whom the wise God, giving life, at the same time gave a spark of his Divinity. But it is so difficult to find it in oneself among everyday duties, worries and fuss, in a constant race that actually leads nowhere and certainly not where we would like. Here lies the main paradox of human destiny: there is a way out of every situation, and this divine element in a person, the human superconsciousness or subconsciousness, knows the way out, but it is not known how to get to this superconsciousness or subconsciousness. Tarot can serve as an excellent tool for this.

After all, what is Tarot? This deck of cards is overgrown with so many myths and exaggerations that when I talk about Tarot cards as only a means of communication with the subconscious or superconscious (my own or the person for whom they are laid out), they don’t believe me. People see them as a tool of the devil or a way to communicate with the Higher Powers or, worse, with demons, and at best they treat them as quackery and a way to cash in on the naivety of simpletons. Such judgments are wrong. Tarot requires little, just three very specific things: faith in God, no matter how anyone understands it, love for people and the ability to bring hope to people. Only those who possess these three qualities can, starting to comprehend the secrets of the Tarot, expect that over time they will become a professional and be able to help many people understand the issues that concern them.

Tarot cards are by no means magic or contact with supernatural forces. This is the key to the riches of the soul of each of us, the ability to understand our own reactions and unravel the intricacies of life in which each of us happens to sometimes find ourselves. Tarot cards encourage spiritual growth and the search for the divine principle hidden deep in us. True, this does not come without difficulty, but everyone who has walked the path of the Major Arcana already knows that efforts pay off. Remember also that knowledge accumulated but not used is a waste of energy. They can be compared to a chest of money accumulated by a miser. He collected them for so many years, and at some point it suddenly turned out that the money was devalued or even replaced by others, and the fact that he took care of the eye is no longer of any value. Don't be so mean! The knowledge gained about Tarot cards must be put into practice, the only way you can test them and help yourself and others.

And now I invite you on a journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot.

Part I
TAROT AND NUMEROLOGY
1. What are the Minor Arcana?

In the previous book, I described the Major Arcana, thanks to which we can resolve serious problems and crises, but life consists primarily of small everyday decisions, and the Minor Arcana is much more convenient to work with them.

The Minor Arcana are 56 cards combined into four suits, each of which is responsible for its own sphere of life. Thus, the Wands are responsible for action and development; they are traditionally associated with the element of fire. Cups speak of feelings and emotions, they are attributed to the element of water. In turn, Swords are associated with thinking and desires, and the element of air patronizes them. The last suit - Denarius speaks of the financial and social situation, and their element is earth. In each suit there are ten numbered cards and four curly cards - thus, the suit consists of fourteen cards.

All cards, from the ace (one) to the ten, regardless of suit, have a universal vibration, so we will begin our journey through the Minor Arcana with a short introduction to numerology, which will make it easier to understand the meaning of individual cards. This should not be surprising: the esoteric sciences, like the exoteric ones, are closely related, and it is difficult to imagine that someone can study physics without knowing at least the basics of mathematics. The reader may encounter in this book references not only to numerology, but also to astrology and other esoteric sciences. The main thing that unites them is that they all serve to better understand themselves and other people and can become a tool in solving human problems.

As the proverb says, "a shoemaker often goes without shoes." And in order not to live by this proverb, You, the Reader, must deal with your psychological problems, if you have them, and in order to facilitate this, when describing each of the numbers, I give the text of the meditation. You can record this text on a cassette or have someone read it out loud slowly in a calm voice. The place for meditation should also be calm. It is best to meditate while sitting with your eyes closed, without crossing your arms and legs, while your feet should touch the floor.
2. From non-existence to completeness or the meaning of the number "1"

“The earth was formless and empty, and darkness was over the abyss;

and the Spirit of God hovered over the waters"

(Genesis 1;2)

The unit personifies this pra-origin, expresses the perfection of everything created by God, symbolizes everything primary and indivisible. It is connected with every birth, with every initiation, with the energy necessary for the act of creation. It is felt in every life beginning: in a grain, an egg, a human or animal embryo, it is both an emergence, a process of emergence as such, but also energy, will, activity. Before the appearance of the number "one" there was nothing, everything begins with one. Without it there would be no beginning, development or action. Thanks to the unity, the birth of something new is possible, because it is she who is responsible for the emergence of both living beings and ideas and designs.

“One” also means indivisible, integral, that is, no contradiction between spirit and matter can arise in it.

One is the atomic number of hydrogen, the most common element in nature, which is part of water, without which there would be no life on Earth at all.

Thanks to the unit, a person began to realize his exclusivity, that he is the one and only individual, that there is no second exactly the same being as he is. The unit teaches us to distinguish what is our "I" from everything that is not. Helps to separate the subjective from the objective.

In the Pythagorean philosophical system, the unit symbolized the highest unity, perfection, was the progenitor of all other numbers, and also meant a point.

In astrology, one corresponds to the Sun, which gives life to the Earth. It is the only celestial body in our solar system that emits its own light. Similarly, the symbolism of the unit in our body corresponds to the heart, on the work and functioning of which our life depends. The unit symbolizes the masculine principle, active, motivating and energetic, contains the primitive ability to survive in difficult conditions, thanks to strength and intelligence.

It is in a newborn child who does not yet know any divisions and is concentrated on himself and on his immediate environment, with whom he is closely connected. In a child, the unity of the indivisible human soul, open to communication with God, incarnates it precisely in this, and not in any other body, is most beautifully manifested. It is this spiritual particle that is a separate monad, and a small child seems to be aware of this. It is no coincidence that the greatest teacher of mankind, Jesus, said: "Be like children."

So, without a unit, there is no beginning. If the world had not arisen, there would have been neither man nor his indivisible soul. When we start any activity, it is this number that patronizes it.

A person whose unit has not been worked out is weak-willed, incapable of any action, bound by constant doubts and fears. He seeks only to satisfy all kinds of whims, without thinking about what impression this makes on others and how it may affect them.

Psychological meaning: if it is difficult for you to start a new business or you cannot tear yourself away from other people (mother, father, partner, child), then your problem is connected with the vibration of the unit. You must remember that You are a unique and unrepeatable particle of the universe and there is no other like it. Appreciate your originality and exclusivity. Do not be afraid to accept the challenge of fate and take action. You will surely have enough energy, because you constantly receive it from the Sun and from the Cosmos, but other people must also be considered. Remember that although you are unique, you are not a lonely island, there are other people around you who are as unique as you. Be creative and constructive, use your full potential. Do not be afraid to dream, because dreams give rise to great actions, accomplishments and conquests. Initiate changes, because nature cannot stand stagnation, and if you do not introduce them yourself, she will force you to do so. Use every impulse of inspiration, external or internal, and then Your star will shine with full brilliance, You will become a man of action.

Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silver-pink crystal ball rises above your body, from which a silver-pink light streams onto you, it first envelops your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills and envelops your shoulders and arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if You are already ready, then imagine that Your armchair or the chair on which You are sitting is torn off the floor and ascends together with You into outer space. First, you rise above the nearest district, see it from a bird's eye view - use this opportunity to get a good look at it. Then you rise higher and see your whole country - try to recognize its characteristic places, cities and rivers, which are well known to you. In a moment, our entire planet is already in front of You - look at it carefully, compare it with other celestial bodies, which are now visible much better than from Earth. How beautiful is our green-blue planet! Even from such a height, you can see how life boils on it. You are a part of it, don't forget about it. Now look around. You are in space. Consider carefully all the planets of our System. They are part of it, and it, in turn, is part of something else. That something is the almighty Spirit, the creator of the Universe. But different planets float before You and bring their gifts to You. The Sun came first, giving You vital strength and energy. Reach out your hands and accept this gift. Behind the Sun is the Moon, it brings you empathy and the ability to understand other people as a gift. Then Mercury appears, endowing You with the gift of eloquence and freedom of communication. But Venus is approaching, bearing the gift of feelings and moral harmony, and behind it is Mars, from which you will receive endurance and the ability to initiate actions. Jupiter follows him, giving you the ability to acquire knowledge and a broad philosophical outlook. And then - Saturn, bringing you patience and the ability to reflect. The next planet is Uranus, it brings you the gift of the ability to make decisions quickly and energetically implement them. Neptune swims behind him, endowing you with intuition and sensitivity. Pluto arrives last, giving the power of purification and transformation. Accept the gifts of all the planets. By uniting them in yourself, you will be able to become a kind of unity, an integral harmonious person. Take in all the gifts you have received. Now you feel how the energy of harmony, harmony with yourself and with the world fills you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when you are ready and consider it the best for yourself, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.
3. The duality of our world
or the value of the number "2"

“And God saw the light, that it was good;

and God separated the light from the darkness.

And God called the light day, and the darkness night.

And there was evening, and there was morning; day one."

(Genesis 1; 4, 5)

The number two means the opposite of light and darkness. Its astrological symbol is the Moon, which shines most magnificently when it stands directly opposite the Sun, forming with it a kind of dual unity - a day, which includes day and night. This number is also interpreted as the unity of light and shadow, good and evil. It contains all the duality of our world and our psyche. Two is considered a symbol of a little-studied, dark, deep part of the human psyche. She carries a feminine and maternal element. The moment of the appearance of the deuce perfectly illustrates the process of childbirth, therefore the deuce is often compared with the bosom ready to receive the grain and give new life. Two is a thought, an idea, an enterprise that must still mature before it is put into practice.

The Pythagoreans saw in the deuce a symbol of the line, that is, something lasting and continuous. Two also refers to time, which, at least in our modern understanding of space, is a continuous line running from the past to the future, and each of us is at some point in it, perceiving it very subjectively, and, therefore, through the meaning of the number two.

We find the number two in so many aspects of human life, starting with a couple in which people unite, trying to find integrity and perfection in union with another person. The Chinese legend about the peach, which symbolized human perfection, is widely known: when this heavenly fruit fell to the ground, it, unfortunately, fell into two parts, and although it is difficult for them to meet, nevertheless, each of us must look for our soul mate on Earth. Only the union of two ideally matching halves guarantees a happy life as a couple. Matched spouses stop thinking about their separate “I” and start using the definition of “we”. They become a full-fledged unity, consisting of two equal halves.

Two also speaks of the existence in each of us, regardless of gender, masculine and feminine. Tantra yoga even gives the necessary ratio: a man should have 70% masculine and 30% feminine, while the fair sex should have the opposite. This guarantees inner harmony and balance. All Eastern science and philosophy is based on the principle of duality: passive Yin and active Yang.

The contrast that carries the number two is a combination of spirit and matter, day and night, white and black, North Pole and South Pole, laughter and crying, truth and lies. It is never as unambiguous as a unit, where only one option is possible. There is a situation like: “either - or”, here it’s more suitable: “both this and that”, expressed in shades, in halftones, in laughter through tears or in crying with happiness. Understanding the two is the ability to notice two aspects of one issue or one whole. It is also the ability to feel into another person, empathy and understanding.

Two types of duality can also be distinguished: complementary, complementary, and incompatible, excluding its opposite. The first of them can be attributed to the masculine and feminine, the images of Romulus and Remus, to the second - good and evil, Jesus and Satan.

A poorly developed deuce turns into a constant struggle and confrontation. A high level of elaboration is manifested in close union and excellent complementarity, this applies to both the inner world of each of us and the outer one, that is: either I fight with myself or I understand and accept myself, or I fight with my partner or unite with him into a single whole .

The lack of development of the deuce leads to excessive dependence on others, to emotional instability, pessimism and excessive criticality.

Psychological meaning: You are not a lonely island, You live in a world where other people live next to You, learn to cooperate with them. Look at your relationships with people. Some of them may have to be parted, but it may also be that if you invest in relationships that are important to you, they will develop into a genuine and deep connection. Consider other people's needs, then your own will be satisfied much better. Do not divide anything into black and white, try to notice other shades. Life does not consist of only contrasts; there is a place in it for intermediate states. Do not be afraid of new ideas, but let them ripen, do not put them into practice right away. Here time works for you. Rejoice in the duality of the world, learn to notice different aspects in it and remember that one who has never suffered cannot appreciate joy and happiness. Give freedom to your feelings and don't kill your spontaneity.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are ready, then imagine that you are on a deserted island, overgrown with exotic trees and shrubs. A stream flows at Your feet, in which colorful fish swim. A little further, it passes into a small lagoon, where beautiful flamingos roam, brightly colored parrots flutter among palm trees, and nests of gulls and terns are visible on small rocks. In the distance you notice a flock of dolphins playing in the sea waves. Everything breathes peace and harmony. You like this island, but you're lonely. And here comes an angel who can fulfill your one desire. Ask him to bring to this beautiful island a person with whom you would like to spend time. Who would you invite? The angel will willingly fulfill Your request, but only on the condition that You personally know this person. Who will you stop at? It can be one of your parents, a partner, a friend or someone else who is significant to you and is close to you. And now the invited one appears before You. You take him by the hand and lead him around your island. You can show him the beautiful waterfall, the beaches of golden sand, all the wonders of flora and fauna that abound on your island. How do you feel in the role of a guide for the person you have chosen? And now, light a fire together, collect fruits and sit down by the fire for a joint meal. Now you have the opportunity to look at your companion with new eyes. Here you are together and there is no one but you. Against the backdrop of virgin nature, in the soft rays of the setting sun, two people are sitting by a fire that radiates warmth. Imagine that it will be like this until the end of days. You are doomed to be in the company of this and only this person. How does this thought make you feel? Maybe you should establish a closer relationship with this person, open up? Maybe there are some words that You have never said to him, but would like to say? Perhaps you carry in your heart an old grudge against him? Now you have a great opportunity to find out everything. Let him do the same. Listen carefully to him and try to understand that you can count on the same from his side. Open your hearts and souls to each other. And now you feel how insults and claims disappear, and full understanding and forgiveness come in their place. Take his hands and look into his eyes. Look closely and with love. Here in front of you sits a person just like you, often lost, frightened and helpless, but always great and beautiful in his humanity. Remember that he, just like you, has his own feelings, he wants something, strives for something. Sit now for a while in silence, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. Let the warmth of your bodies connect you, and the energy of love will begin to circulate between you. Gradually merge with your eyes until you turn into a unity, into two halves of one whole. Now you feel how the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world overwhelms you. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when you are ready and find it convenient for yourself, open your eyes and smile.
4. The perfection of the triad or the meaning of the number "3"

"In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit"

Three is a sacred number in all world religions. It reflects not only Christian beliefs in the Triune God, but also Osiris, Isis and Horus, as well as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Astrologically, it is equated with the planet Mars, symbolizing aspirations, will and action. This number symbolizes the confrontation of man with the power of the Creator, the confrontation, the cause of which was the desire to become equal with God. People in paradise ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge and had to fight for survival ever since. Alas, death is inexorable, only the birth of a new life can defeat it, hence the union of two people must be crowned with the birth either in the physical sense of a child, or in the spiritual sense of any cooperation, or the appearance of something third. We clearly see the symbolism of the troika in the division of the world into heaven, earth and hell, inextricably linked. Time, also obeying the law of the triple, is divided into past, future and present.

It is easy to find a triple in the world of physics, for example, in three states of matter: solid, liquid and gaseous, or in three elementary particles: proton, neutron and electron.

For the Pythagoreans, the three symbolized the world, which has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Three has become the basis of many philosophical systems. We meet it in Hegel in his thesis, antithesis and synthesis, in Freud in the division into superego, ego and id, as well as in the psychology of Berne, who singles out a child, an adult and a parent in a person.

Three means harmony, achievable at the level of the mind, but associated with movement and change. It departs noticeably from the static of a two, but also something more continuous than a single impulse of a one. Not being a beginning, like a one, or a reflection, like a two, it is a progression, a continuation and a desire for change. Three represents life and creation. In it, two opposite, but complementary forces jointly create something third - as an expression of creativity and creation. The first two numbers are heaven and earth, the world given to man by God, on which man cannot have any influence, only man himself, as the third element, closing this space in a triangle, can change it, transform and modify it.

Each of us can also find a triple in ourselves, because we consist of a body, a soul and a spark of God given to us at the moment of creation. Here are the three most important concepts that lift us above the animal world, turning man into the crown of creation: love, faith and hope. Whoever could find them in himself made his life better, nobler and safer. Just as the two divided the world into material and spiritual, so the three unites it again into a perfect whole. This can be traced in the symbolic image of the triangle: a broad material foundation, rooting in a mortal existence, but aspirations directed towards spirituality. The two sides of the triangle show us the direction in which we must develop, striving for ever greater perfection. The three also reminds us of the three-dimensionality of the world in which we live.

Three is also the heart, mind and soul of each of us. Only the harmony of these three elements and their equal use in everyday life will provide us with a life in harmony with ourselves, the world and God, that is, with another triad of great importance. No one needs to be convinced of its comprehensive role in human life. We also see the three in the division of human life into three most important periods: childhood, maturity and old age. It is present in every process, since everything has its beginning, development and end.

An undeveloped trinity leads to pettiness, superficiality and constant complaining. It will manifest itself in gossip, envy and intolerance. At best, it will bring impatience and distraction, the habit of starting many things at the same time and the inability to bring them to the end.

Psychological Significance: Don't be afraid to initiate action, inaction and passivity are the cause of many of Your psychological blockers. Whoever stands still, rolls back. Reasonably organize the material conditions of your life, but do not forget about spiritual development. You are made to evolve. You must seek your own forms of expression, strive to leave your mark here on Earth, using your own creativity and creativity. Learn to accurately express your ideas and aspirations, and implement plans only after they are concretized. Your task now is to open yourself to life in harmony and balance. Do not lock yourself in your own world, do not limit yourself to your family, make contacts with people, meet friends. Your intentions and aspirations are perfectly realized in cooperation with others. Approach every issue that You deal with holistically. First think it over well, and then deal with it with all the fervor of your heart. Remember that "every stick has two ends", but you always try to find a middle ground.

Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silvery-pink crystal ball rises above Your body, from which a silvery-pink light streams onto You, it first envelops Your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills over and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are already ready, then imagine that you are standing in a beautiful forest clearing surrounded by various trees, you see oaks, lindens, ash trees, pines, firs, larches and many other trees strewn with light foliage or dark green needles. You can smell the freshness. Through the leaves the warm rays of the sun make their way to You, and a small stream flows at Your feet. Now look around and choose for yourself the tree that You like the most, look at it carefully, touch it with your hand and feel the roughness of its bark, smell the leaves and smell them. This tree is you. Just like You have a subconscious, it has roots deep in the earth, its trunk is Your consciousness, and the branches and leaves stretching upwards to the sky are Your superconsciousness. Look again at your tree and think how symbolically it expresses parts of your psyche. Here an ancient elder appears before You. He approaches You, and You see that this is Chronos, the lord of time. You had a unique opportunity to go back in time if there was something in it that you would like to change. Now you see a wide forest road in front of you, along which stones lie, and on each of them a year is carved, starting from the current year and up to the year of your birth. You can freely get to the point where something happened that you would like to correct, using the experience and opportunities accumulated to date. Perhaps this is some moment of your childhood, when someone offended you, but you still did not know how to defend yourself, remember that now you can already do it, or maybe these are school years or a period of maturation. It may turn out to be an episode of your adult life, which you would play differently now. You now have the opportunity to live it again, the way you want. If you have already completed this task, Chronos returns you to the present, under the tree that you have chosen for yourself. And now the same road appears before Your eyes again, but running in the other direction. Just as before, You see a stone with the current year, and then dates from the future are carved. You have the opportunity to see your future, to find out what will happen to you in a year, in two years and later. Take a closer look at this, look at what You are doing, what You are doing, what has changed in You and in Your environment. Chronos is benevolent towards You, and Your tree of life gives strength and energy. All roads are open before You, You just have to make a choice, which, thanks to this meditation, will be easier and more successful. Now You see how the situations that happened in childhood affect You, but You already know how to deal with them. If You want to change something else in Your past, You can always go back under Your tree and correct the past. You can do the same if you have trouble making decisions about the future. Your tree of life and wisdom will always be waiting for You, ready to help. Now you feel how you are filled with the energy of harmony and harmony with yourself and with the world. Try to keep it to yourself. And although the world in which You find yourself is beautiful, remember that the outside world is no less beautiful. He is waiting for you. And when You are ready and find it convenient for You, gradually return to ordinary consciousness, to reality. Don't rush and don't forget what you saw. Gradually feel your body. Start from the feet, calves and knees. Then go to the hips, pelvis, belly, and now higher, feel your chest, shoulders and arms and go to the neck, mouth, nose, eyes. Feel your whole body and also the place where you are. And when You are ready and find it convenient, open your eyes and smile.
5. Immersion in matter or the meaning of the number "4"

“The area of ​​the world is the four principles, which

And the inheritance of God is similar: it is faith,

hope, love and teaching."

(Gospel of Thomas, 115)

The number four develops and complements the three, it borrows the will to act from the three, uses it wisely and develops it. The number four limits chaos, brings order, and inspires all progress. In astrology, it corresponds to Jupiter, the planet responsible for development. The Pythagoreans considered it a symbol of the Universe, a sacred number and swore by it. The Bible recognizes four great prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, as well as four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Four is the number of perfection in the physical world, since it manifests the primary creative force, that is, the unit, connected with the manifestation of the divine principle received from the three. An illustration of this is the cyclical manifestation of the four in natural phenomena. We have four seasons, four phases of the moon, four cardinal points, four parts of the day, and, of course, four main elements: fire, water, air and earth. So, the four is a symbol of the manifestation of the spirit, thought, body and soul in overcoming the four elements thanks to work and patience, the embodiment of an idea into matter. The geometric figures corresponding to the four are the square, but also the cross, which indicate the direction of action. The vertical lines correspond to qualitative knowledge, that is, they speak of drawing conclusions from already acquired experience, while the horizontal lines correspond to quantitative knowledge, that is, the acquisition of new knowledge. And although they limit us in some way, they give us a sense of security and stability. The cross as the main Christian symbol carries the idea of ​​the spirit nailed to matter (God crucified on the material tree of the world).

Four is the first of the numbers, which speaks mainly about the position and condition of a person, about the existence of each of us in such, and not in other conditions, and how we can influence these conditions. She gives us a base on which we can build our earthly life, is symbolically responsible for building the foundation, for the beginning of all material affairs, which, if properly conducted, should bring us recognition, wealth, social position and prestige. In a person’s daily life, the four is best realized in work, this is a specific product obtained through one’s own efforts, practical approach, caution and endurance.

In a philosophical sense, the four is the ability to save matter from decay by translating it into concrete forms. This is the mission that a person, as a spiritual being, must fulfill here on Earth, manifesting and realizing his divine principle.

Four is also the ability to live in harmony with nature and its elements, adaptation to the changing seasons and parts of the day. This is the art of harmonious coexistence with the environment in which a person lives, which can be attributed both to the surrounding people and to other children of Mother Nature: plants, animals, rocks, waters, etc.

This is also the number of all clairvoyants and predictors, since it introduces the element of time into the three-dimensional world, that is, another dimension, and only one who understands the idea of ​​the four is able to defeat time and see past and future events.

The number four is also a symbol of intellectual development, gaining knowledge and expanding mental horizons. This is the ability to constantly learn in order to understand the material world and adapt to life on Earth.

In a negative sense, the four can mean savagery, ignorance, limitedness to the exclusively material sphere of life, since the four is the art of maintaining all the principles of the human psyche in balance. An undeveloped four brings a lack of interests, a narrow outlook, a tendency to constantly expect danger, which kills any initiative.

Psychological meaning: Your soul and body need more harmony. You must strive for their even development in accordance with nature and with the essence of all the elements. Remember that only a balance between actions, thinking, feelings and matter guarantees a happy life. Do not withdraw into yourself, for you are an integral part of your environment, and cooperation with it belongs to your duties. Your personal development depends on many factors, but you must direct it and choose what interests you, what requires creativity from you and inspires you. Knowledge and knowledge should become Your inseparable friends, no matter how old You are and what You have already achieved by now. Learn to create, but create consistently. Start building a house not from a pipe, but from the foundation. Figure out what tools fate has given you, and use them well. Remember that in the material world the perfect shape is a square - a symbol of the ability to measure well, correctly and evenly. Use the accumulated experience, but do not shy away from new knowledge. Appreciate what you have, but don't be afraid to strive for more.

Meditation text: Peace reigns around You and in You. Now You don't have to go anywhere and you don't have to do anything. You are sitting comfortably. Your eyes are closed. Breathing is calm, even and even. A silver-pink crystal ball rises above your body, from which a silver-pink light streams onto you, it first envelops your head, eyes, nose, mouth, and then falls lower, spills and envelops your shoulders, as well as your arms. You are absolutely calm and completely relaxed. Now the light passes through the chest, abdomen and thighs, and then reaches the knees, calves and feet.

You are completely relaxed. You feel safe because You are in control of the meditation, and You can interrupt it at any time if You think it will be better for You. Whatever You see during meditation is right and good for You. Nothing threatens You, because Your guardian spirits are with You. And if you are already ready, then imagine that you are standing on the shore of a large magnificent lake. You see its waves gently lapping at Your feet. A wonderful, invigorating summer morning. You can smell the fresh clean water. From above, the warm rays of the Sun stream on You, warming Your face, a light breeze blows from the lake, brings the smell of freshly cut grass and calamus, and blows Your hair. Under your feet you feel the earth, moist and fertile, ready to give life. You are open to any positive experience. And now a rider on a black horse appears before You, he holds a rod in his hand. The rider has come here specifically to give it to You, he holds out his hand to You. Accept his gift and take a closer look. This gift will help You in all Your activities. The rider on a black horse disappears, rushing straight to the Sun, and in his place appears a knight on a gray horse, in his hand You see a cup. He also came to You with a gift. Accept his gift and inspect carefully. The cup will be Your guide in all matters related to feelings. The rider moves away from You, directing his horse into the waves of the lake, and disappears into them. And now a knight rides up on a white horse with a sword in his hand. The sword is also a gift for You. Take it and examine it carefully. This gift will help you in your learning and thinking, guide you and lead you on the right path. The knight, together with the horse, rises into the air and dissolves in it. And then the last rider appears, this is a knight on a buckskin horse, and in his hand is a coin. The rider gives You a gift, which You must carefully consider. He will become a pointer in Your material affairs. A knight with a horse literally falls into the ground. The riders have disappeared, and You are still standing on the shore of the wonderful lake, but You have become richer, You now have invaluable pointers that will help You make your life more harmonious and worthy. Once again carefully examine the gifts received from the knights. Feel their energy. Remember that this is the energy of the four elements. Now try to combine these objects into one whole, and then attach them to your heart.