The 54 Names of God

The 54 Names of God
And the Master Key to the Book of Life

by
Rev. James Bulls
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“The possession of Knowledge, unless accompanied by a
manifestation and expression in Action, is like the hoarding of
precious metals – a vain and foolish thing. Knowledge, like
Wealth, is intended for Use. The Law of Use is Universal, and
he who violates it suffers by reason of his conflict with natural
forces.”–The Kybalion
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WELCOME TO THE AQUARIAN AGE
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For better or for worse, there are no more secrets – the apocalypse
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LEGAL
It is the reader's responsibility to review local laws and ordinances

regarding divination and pastoral counseling through cartomancy. If you
choose not to investigate these laws and how they may affect your use of
cartomancy – that's your problem.
Be honest with others: unless you're a licensed professional in
these respective fields, you have no business assuming the responsibilities
of psychologists, mental health counselors, financial advisors, or estate
planners. If you choose to assume such responsibilities, be aware that you
may suffer severe legal penalties (not to mention the pain of your
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Be honest in your work: if you wouldn't peep in somebody's
window, dig through their closets, or secretly listen in on their
conversations, don't do those things with your cards either. It's rude to
snoop around where you're not invited, so don't do it.
Be honest with yourself: card reading is best used only to gain
spiritual insight and perspective into difficult matters and to aid one's
spiritual growth and development. If you really have psychic abilities, then
you should have no trouble catching dangerous criminals, preventing
terrorist attacks, preparing for deadly disasters, finding missing children,
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GREETINGS FROM THE AUTHOR
I am an ordained minister of the International Metaphysical

Ministry and registered Reiki master practitioner and teacher affiliated
with the International Association of Reiki Professionals. I have practiced
cartomancy since 1996 and practiced Reiki since 2008. I am the founder
of Hermetic Reiki, author of 54 Names of God, master instructor of the
Path, and pastor of the Hermetic Fellowship of Friends.
My primary goals are the unification of mind, body, and spirit;
development of the 12 Noble Virtues of the Zodiac; application of the 7
Hermetic Laws; and observance of the 3 Essential Things: truth, beauty,
and love. Come study with me at http://www.HermeticFellowship.com! I
love to meet new people, learn new things, and work on exciting projects
– contact me today at http://www.theHighwayHermit.com and I'll get back
to you as soon as I can.
This book is for you, Jen: I love you very much and I'm grateful
that you allow me so much time to write – I couldn't have done it without
you. This book is also for you, Evangeline: I used to think I was really
smart, but you taught me humility and patience (you'll know what I mean
when you get older.) Love and hugs,
-James
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction pg. 6
2. The Hermetic Law of Mentalism pg. 8
3. The Hermetic Law of Correspondence pg. 9
4. The Hermetic Law of Vibration pg. 12
5. The Hermetic Law of Polarity pg. 13
6. The Hermetic Law of Rhythm pg. 16
7. The Hermetic Law of Cause and Effect pg. 19
8. The Hermetic Law of Gender pg. 21
9. The Master Key pg. 24
10. The Book of Love pg. 27
11. The Book of Self pg. 31
12. The Book of Change pg. 36
13. The Book of Plenty pg. 41
14. Inquiry pg. 46
15. The Sacred Union pg. 47
16. The Open Road pg. 49
17. The Hand of God pg. 51
18. The Millennium Clock pg. 53
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INTRODUCTION
The greatest possible application of cartomancy is to gain spiritual

or personal insight. By reading the cards as the microcosm of our very
lives we gain objective insight into our own reality, needs, habits, desires,
and paths (open, closed, or otherwise.) The magic of cartomancy is that –
unlike astrology or numerology – it is different every time you read. I
firmly believe regardless of one's astrological natal chart or numerological
life path nothing may prevent one from exercising free agency. Indeed, the
importance of free agency and one's ability to rise above base limitations
and material stricture has always been at the front of my teaching
philosophy.
Cartomancy and other occult sciences exist not to bring untold
wealth and riches but to aid the practitioner in his efforts to escape the
spiritual confines of the material world! Unlike the Gnostics I do not
believe that the universe as we know it is an imperfect creation from
which we must escape, but I do believe that our perception of it as place of
base material and gross matter is a restriction we must escape. The degree
to which we live harmoniously with and learn from the challenges and
obstacles given to us is the degree to which we find harmony, spiritual
enlightenment, and personal prosperity in our own lives on a daily basis.
As human society has grown and developed from the earliest tribes
of prehistory to the incredible civilizations of the modern era, the greatest
struggle is that of governance. Who will govern whom, and who shall sit
on the highest throne and dictate to others so that social order may exist?
Forms of governance both religious and secular have appeared through the
ages: from simple social mores and taboos did grow the Code of
Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments, and much later the great civil
and criminal codes of modern civilization.
Always the belief has been that rules codified into laws make us
safer, and to an extent I think that is true. I am grateful to law enforcement
agencies who respond to emergencies and who guard our streets at night. I
am grateful for the legal protections which permit me to make my work
available for free in digital format without fear of losing losing ownership;
however, I also believe that rules and laws make a poor substitute for a
moral compass.
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The reason I believe most people choose to obey laws and behave
in certain ways is because of the same threat given to children: if you
choose this course of action, you will be sorely punished. In an ideal
world, I believe people would choose to behave harmoniously because the
understood that they are always free to choose their actions, but are never
free to choose the consequences.
In a perfect world all people would be fully aware of the
consequences of their actions – not just to others in an immediate sense,
but also to the greater world community and their own spirit and spiritual
progress. In a perfect world, all would know the consequences of their
actions and choose to make the best choices which benefit the most
people. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that there are people in this world
who do not think about the consequences of their actions, or if so do not
care how their actions affect others.
I can't say if ever a time will come when the laws and rules of
society will no longer be enforced at the point of a gun, but I can say that
the time is now for each of us to do our best to live as if that future has
already arrived. The content you'll find in this book is neither a code nor is
it a set of rules: it is the means by which you can gain the perspective and
the knowledge to see the possible consequences of your actions and to
gain the insight necessary to make the best choices for your spiritual
growth.
No monarch dictates the rules to you, and no high court governs
what is permitted. You learn perspective, become aware of the natural
laws, know the best path for spiritual development, and because you see
the possible consequences choose on your own to make the best choice for
yourself. Following the Book of Life will never lead to violence, self-
destruction, or extreme conflict – the enlightened student will choose to
learn and apply the lessons in this book to live peacefully and naturally as
he ascends the planes of existence within the infinite mind of THE ALL.
And even though it's not grammatically correct, to avoid the
awkward “he or she,” “his or hers,” and “him or her,” I use only the
masculine or the feminine but not both at once. This doesn't mean
anything except that I'm a lazy typist.
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF MENTALISM
"THE ALL is MIND; The Universe is Mental."

— The Kybalion.
Seeker beware: reading is dangerous. Nations have risen and

empires have fallen all from the reading of a book. Reading begets
knowledge, knowledge begets insight, insight begets desire, desire begets
action, action begets change. The greatest knowledge leads to the greatest
change, and the greatest knowledge is held in the greatest mind: THE
ALL, the one eternal spirit in whose mind all things exist. Outside of THE
ALL there is nothing – THE ALL is everything that ever was, everything
that is, and everything that ever will be. It is above base matter, transcends
the boundaries of mortal life and death, and is the essence of life, vitality,
and movement. THE ALL is your breath and awareness. It is both the
anima and the animus – it is the life energy and one true reality. Nothing is
outside of it, and everything is within. Just as a sleeper dreams into
existence untold phantasy, so too does THE ALL mentally create all things
within its own infinite mind. THE ALL is everything and is in everything:
there is only one mind, one spirit, one reality.
The transcendent perfection of the infinite mind of THE ALL
expresses total unity. Symbolic of the perfect, unified mind of THE ALL is
the Book of Truth. The Book of Truth is written in just 54 pages, but its
living, changing pages record the past, observe the present, and predict the
future. When you open the Book of Truth, you read not the individual
words of single moments but the annals of infinity. All that has been, is
now, and ever will be is accessible to him who has learned to read the 54
pages of the Book of Life.
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF CORRESPONDENCE
"As above, so below; as below so above."

— The Kybalion.
From the smallest to the largest, the grossest to the subtlest, the
basest to the finest, and the lowest to the highest, all are connected. The
masters did teach, do teach, and will teach that what is below is like that
which is above, and that what is above is like that which is below. Nothing
is solitary, nothing is disconnected: indeed, the very pattern of the stars in
the Heavens and the passage of the greater lights through the window of
eternity above map the same pattern of life and passage of movement on
the Earth below. THE ALL exists within 12 sacred Houses, indeed in
palaces the likes of which no mortal mind has yet exceeded.
The 1st House of the Self is the palace of one's physical appearance
and exterior personality. It is the palace of the Ego, self, and identity. It is
the place from which all beginnings are made – the noble virtue Initiative
is engraved above the temple door!
The 2nd House is the House of Wealth. The 2 nd House of Wealth is
the palace of all material pleasures, all things of value both tangible and
intangible, money, substantial property, and worth in whatever form it
takes. It is the palace of consolidation and enjoyment – the noble virtue
Patience is engraved above the temple door!
The 3rd House is the House of Communication. In the 3rd House of
the Spirit are found brothers, sisters, siblings, experiential learning, and
short travel. It is a place where equals exchange ideas and talk favorably
of the future! It is the palace of the highest mind and the place where no
words are discouraged – the noble virtue Honesty is engraved above the
temple door!
The 4th House is the House of Family. It is the palace of the mother,
all compassionate caregivers, and she who maintains the home. It is the
palace of both beginnings and endings, the root and the death. The 4 th
House is the palace of natural rhythms and eternal cycles – the noble
virtue Kindness is engraved above the temple door!
The 5th House is the house of Vanity. It is the palace of children,
lovers, and others who depend on the gifts one has to bestow upon them. It
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is a house of pleasures, both the simple and the carnal. It is the very palace
from which all creativity flows and the source of all creative inspiration –
the noble virtue Integrity is engraved above the temple door!
The 6th House is the house of health. It is the palace of routine,
habit, and schedule. The 6th House is the abode of the humble servant who
gives to others with no thought of himself. One's work and daily
occupation as well as practiced abilities all descend from the 6th House –
the noble virtue of Modesty is engraved above the temple door!
The 7th House is the house of Partnership. It is the house of
marriage, unions, partnerships, and all close, intimate relationships (both
for good and for ill.) It is the house of dedicated friends and devoted
enemies, as well as the house of agreement. All things done hand-in-hand
appear in the 7th House of the Spirit – the noble virtue Compromise is
engraved above the temple door!
The 8th House is the house of loss. It is the house of change,
transition, loss, death, sex, and transformation. Shared wealth as well as
shared loss live side by side! It is the palace of all occult powers – the
noble virtue Discipline is engraved above the temple door!
The 9th House is the house of intellect. It is the house of optimism,
hope for the future, and all things which broaden the mind to encompass
greater awareness: religion, philosophy, higher education, and travel to
distant lands. The 9th House is the palace of realization which teaches that
all things share a common thread. Law, justice, morals, and all ethical
behavior reside in the 9th House of the Spirit – the noble virtue Faith is
engraved above the temple door!
The 10th House is the house of the victor. It is the palace of status,
reputation, motivation, and goals. It is the palace of the father, and also
authority and ambition – the noble virtue Effort is engraved above the
temple door!
The 11th House is the house of friends. It is the palace where all
those of shared desires congregate: clubs, social circles, gatherings, sacred
brotherhoods, holy sisterhoods, and all groups appear here. The 11th House
is also the home of teachers, guides, mentors, and those with lofty
aspirations who wish to improve society by giving aid to others and
promoting their hopes and wishes – the noble virtue Equity is engraved
above the temple door!
The 12th House is the house of defeat. It is the palace of
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withdrawal, seclusion, isolation, and exile. It is the place where all

unknown enemies gather and where all the traps one laid for oneself wait
to spring. All manner of hidden activity is performed in the 11th House, but
also all manner of self-sacrifice – the noble virtue Empathy is engraved
above the temple door!
These 12 Houses, the palaces of the infinite mind and spirit of THE
ALL, are the halls of eternity echoed in the mere 54 pages of the Book of
Life.
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF VIBRATION
"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates."

— The Kybalion.
The great Hermetic Law of Vibration teaches the eternal truth that
all things vibrate: from the basest to the finest all things are in motion.
Even the solid granite is not still: at the atomic level it too dances to the
song of THE ALL. Everything which exists, can be perceived, or is said to
be real is a moving thought in the mind of THE ALL. The difference
between the basest matter and the subtlest spirit is only the degrees of
separation, the difference being that base matter vibrates slower than
subtle spirit.
In obedience to the great Hermetic Law of Correspondence, the
Book of Life illustrates the variations of subtleties of spiritual vibration.
All which is written in the Book of Life is either cardinal, fixed, or
mutable, and may be named as modalities. The cardinal modality is that of
initiative, action, and movement. Cardinal vibration is the frequency of
authority, power, and leadership! The fixed modality is that of
consolidation, appreciation, and solidity. Fixed vibration is the frequency
of industry, insistence, determination, and deep strength! The mutable
modality is that of adaptability, transition, and cooperation. Mutable
vibration is that of followers, transitions, changes, and segues from one
period to the next! The Law of Vibration is simply stated but contains
great truth: study with care.
ANIMA
Cardinal
Fixed
Mutable
ANIMUS
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF POLARITY
"Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of

opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in
nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-
truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled.
— The Kybalion.
The great Hermetic Law of Polarity is the key to solving many

riddles and reconciling what confounds the ages: it is the eternal truth that
opposites are connected and that mutual opposition is the method by
which the poles define themselves. Without dark, no light. Without doubt,
no faith. Without greed, no love. Without inertia, no death. Without the
void, no vitality. Without enmity, no friendship. Without the feminine, no
masculine. The one on the left defines the one on the right, and vice versa.
The great Hermetic Law of Mentalism teaches that all that is exists within
the infinite mind of THE ALL: this is the truth that nothing is separate and
all exists as One. The great Hermetic Law of Polarity teaches why, how,
and for what reason nothing is separate and all exists as One. Without
duality and the polarization between masculine and feminine we would
experience no variety or variation of the spirit. Those who dichotomize
THE ALL into gods and goddesses fall short and neglect the Hermetic
Law of Mentalism but still succeed in grasping the Hermetic Law of
Polarity: they understand that through the interplay of masculine and
feminine is the substantial reality defined – THE ALL manifests as the
sacred Anima and Animus!
Opposition is necessary in all things – at the level of the mental
spirit but also at the level of gross matter and the raw elements of creation.
THE ALL expresses this dichotomy in the Book of Life and its 54 Names
as the Black and Red Jokers. Laugh not at THE ALL's designation as a
Joker: Hermes of Greece, also Mercury of Rome, also the Thrice-great
Trismegistus, is the trickster and holy jester who lowers the mighty and
punishes prideful claims of perfection! None are above THE ALL – those
who value themselves greater than the infinite are a wonderful joke
indeed! At The End when THE ALL draws itself together and concludes
this perception of reality, all the works of men will amount to a pile of salt
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– be not the joke of the Joker but the open ear to the Joker's laughter!
Obedient to the great Hermetic Law of Vibration, the Law of
Polarity exists at all planes and variations of spirit: the cardinal modality
opposes the mutable modality, and the fixed modality opposes other
variations of the fixed modality. Obedient to the great Hermetic Law of
Polarity, all which exists below THE ALL is divided between the four
elements of creation: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. The masculine face of
THE ALL is expressed within the elements of Air and Fire which are
written into the Book of Life as the Spades and Clubs. The feminine face
of THE ALL is expressed within the elements of Water and Earth which
are written into the Book of Life as the Hearts and Diamonds. Even within
the masculine and feminine halves of THE ALL does the Hermetic Law of
Polarity operate: within the masculine elements, the element of Air is the
passive masculine, and the element of Fire the Active masculine; within
the female elements, Earth is the passive feminine, and Water the active
feminine.
At the beginning, there is no division: THE ALL exists in perfect
unity within the Book of Life and fully encompasses all of its 54 Names.
At the first division, THE ALL exists as either masculine or feminine as
expressed in the masculine Black Joker and the feminine Red Joker, the
Anima and the Animus, respectively. At the second division, THE ALL
exists as the four elements of creation laid in order from finest to grossest
accordingly: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Air, the passive masculine,
opposes Earth, the passive feminine; and Fire, the active masculine,
opposes Water, the active feminine.
As it expresses the variety and variation of the spirit, the elements
of creation find unity, friendship, neutrality, and hostility among
themselves. By degrees the relations between the elements – unity,
friendship, neutrality, and hostility – illuminate the polar connections and
nuanced aspects of both the feminine and the masculine, as well as how
and why those two poles join.
The active elements rise above the passive elements and in this
opposition define and unite each other. Each element finds unity within
itself and friendship with its neighbor of the same gender: Air with Fire,
and Water with Earth. Each masculine element finds neutrality with the
source feminine element from which it grew, and each feminine element
finds neutrality with the risen masculine element which it birthed: Air with
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Water, and Fire with Earth. Each masculine child opposes the mother from
which it could not descend, and each mother opposes the child it could not
deliver: child Air opposes mother Earth, and child Fire opposes mother
Water. Regardless of these relationships, all elements exist as one unified
expression of life – absent any one, total unity between all elements and
both poles of THE ALL is unattainable!
ANIMA
AIR FIRE
WATER EARTH
ANIMUS
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF RHYTHM
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise
and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of
the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm
compensates."
— The Kybalion.
The great Hermetic Law of Rhythm is the natural order and

schedule in which all things move within the infinite mind of THE ALL.
Like the ocean tides, the currents within THE ALL wax and wane
according to their natural pattern. This numeric progression from the first
through the tenth count numbers 40 of the 54 pages of the Book of Life
and Names of God, and also names the natural swing of the pendulum: he
who learns this pattern and identifies it within himself has learned much.
The swing of the pendulum forward and back again across the span of the
elements is counted and named as follows:
The first count is that of unity, harmony, and continuity. It is the
source and a place of beginnings: like the primordial ocean in which all
life developed, or the womb in which the fetus gestates and matures, the
first count is marked by bounty, surplus, and the promise of unending
tomorrows! The first count is the perfect unity and unbroken integrity of
THE ALL. The first interval is written into the Book of Life as the Ace of
Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds.
The second count is that of desire, curiosity, and productivity. It is
self-awareness, demand, and independence! The second count is the
fracture, division, and separation which pulls apart the perfect unity of the
Ace and begins the creative process. The second count is written into the
Book of Life as the 2 of Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds.
The third count is that of order, refinement, and perfection. The
explosion of activity and the gross productivity in the second count is
ordered in the third count: calmness prevails and all things take their
respective place in the universe! What was created before is here
improved, refined, polished, and perfected! The third count is written into
the Book of Life as the 3 of Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds.
The fourth count is that of dedication, commitment, and
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determination. What was formed in the second count and refined in the
third count does here in the fourth count elect a path and affirm its future.
The fourth count is written into the Book of Life as the 4 of Spades, Clubs,
Hearts, and Diamonds.
The fifth count is that of potential, opportunity, and open roads.
The whole world balances on a single decision: what choices will be made
and how will they impact the traveler? The fifth count is the crossroads
and a place of uncertain futures! The fifth count is written into the Book of
Life as the 5 of Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds.
The sixth count is that of success, attainment, and generosity: what
was chosen in the fifth count matures in the sixth count! The seeds were
sown, the crops were grown, the harvest collected, and the bounty piled
for all to see. The sixth count is that of personal satisfaction and
prosperity! The sixth count is written into the Book of Life as the 6 of
The seventh count is that of teamwork, cooperation, and synthesis:
development beyond the sixth count is now only possible by including
others and learning to compromise one's own ambitions in favor of the
community's interests. Much can be accomplished but the needs of the
individual must be weighed against the needs of the many! The seventh
count is written into the Book of Life as the 7 of Spades, Clubs, Hearts,
and Diamonds.
The eighth count is that of protection, defense, and community.
What many hands have built together is now also protected and defended
by the same! The eighth count resists change and desires nothing more
than to keep all of what was earned – this is the count of resistance and
reluctance! The eighth count is written into the Book of Life as the 8 of
The ninth count is the count of totality and completion: it is the
fruition and fulfillment of all the counts which came before it! The ninth
count is the time of review when one looks at what he has accomplished,
but is also the time of finality when one must move forward with the fruit
of his labors. The ninth count is written into the Book of Life as the 9 of
The tenth count is that of dissolution, transition, and final
surrender: it is the count where all which was attained in the ninth count is
put aside in order to pursue further growth! Growth and elimination work
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hand-in-hand and when the knowledge and lessons of the ninth count are
assimilated, the remainder is cast off in preparation for the next journey.
As a caterpillar grows and builds its chrysalis, it learns that the day will
come that it must leave it all behind so that it may spread its wings and
ascend to new heights. The tenth count is written into the Book of Life as
the 10 of Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds.
The rhythmic count of the passage of time is the back-and-forth
swing of the pendulum between the Masculine and the Feminine and is
drawn as the sublime Enneagrammaton:
ANIMA
2 9 4
6 1 8
7 5 3
ANIMUS
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
"Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its Cause; everything
happens according to Law; Chance is but a name for Law not
recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the
Law."
— The Kybalion.
The great Hermetic Law of Cause and Effect is the truth that
exchange between the elements of creation and the numeric passage of the
pendulum-swing produce results: be these results favorable or hostile to
your present circumstance is beside the point, the truth being that because
all things are in motion and vibration and are moving according to the
swing of the pendulum your perceived reality will always be subject to
and affected by greater forces. The extent to which you are able to identify
these forces and either work with them or move away from them is the
extent to which you will apply this Law in your life and consequently
create the reality you prefer.
When you find that the pendulum-swing strikes you badly, consult
the Book of Life to identify its element, count, and modality: having done
so you may now adjust yourself to express the proper element, count, and
modality to create the change you wish to see. When the pendulum-swing
acts against you, it is the cause and you are the effect; however, when you
read properly the Book of Life and adjust yourself accordingly, you may
rise above the effect to become the cause itself. Never mistake the effect
for the cause: once you identify the cause, you may do with it as you wish
to create any effect at will.
The Law of Cause and Effect defines the passage of time itself and
illustrates the interplay between different planes of vibration. Identify the
cause, predict the effect, and exist at the plane of vibration most suited to
your goals! The Past is the only Truth: from the moment a thing is thought
it has happened, and that which has happened is in the past. The Present is
the only Beauty: all which exists is ephemeral, beauty is fleeting, and the
only reality is found in the process of creation! The Future is made by
Love: what we desire in both nobility and wickedness shall come to pass,
therefore it is up to each of us to choose our desires wisely. May the
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Future become a work of Love reflected in the Beauty of the Present

which turns eternal Truth cemented in the Past!
ANIMA
Past Truth Cardinal
Present Beauty Fixed
Future Love Mutable
ANIMUS
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF GENDER
"Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and Feminine

Principles Gender; manifests on all planes."
— The Kybalion.
The great Hermetic Law of Gender is the spiritual intercourse of

opposing elements and the creation of all variety and variations of life.
The element of Air (the passive masculine) and the element of Earth (the
passive feminine) sit at the far left and right ends of the balance of the
spirit and are the female source of all generative and regenerative
properties.
The element of Air is the very breath of life itself, the mind, the
spirit, and the presence of THE ALL in its finest, most subtle state.
Opposite the element of Air is the element of Earth: it is the gross, base
manifestation of creation and is the material perception of reality. It is the
fertile bed which sustains life and the tangible substance which imparts
form and depth. The element of Air invites transcendence, whereas the
element of Earth grounds the mind and focuses it on the practical and the
mundane.
Between the Air and Earth are the elements of Fire and Water: Fire,
the active masculine, and Water, the active feminine. The element of Fire
is the expression of finite mind and the mortal awareness which begs
education, learned knowledge, and adventure – it is the hot vital energy of
mortality! The element of Water is the vacuum and the void, it is the
vessel into which extroverted Fire inserts itself! Where Fire and Water
come together is the place where all opposites unite and all creation
occurs. At the level of perceived reality, this is evident in the creative
union between mortals: be these mortals men coupled with women, men
coupled with men, or women coupled with women, the creation is not of
the gross physical but of the fine spiritual – all creation is a product of
mental activity!
THE ALL expresses itself through 12 mortal faces, these being
written into the Book of Life as the Jack, Queen, and King of Spades,
Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds. Those faces of the masculine half of THE
ALL are the pages, fathers, and sages; and those faces of the feminine half
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of THE ALL are the maidens, mothers, and crones. The 12 mortal faces of
THE ALL possess unique characters and individual identities but do share
common traits.
The essential qualities of the Jacks, Queens, and Kings are found in
the fixed modalities, and their variable attributes found in the cardinal and
mutable modalities. The cardinal modalities are named the Hero, and
mutable modalities the Shadow aspect. Neither the Hero nor the Shadow
aspects may be simply classified as either “good” or “bad:” they are
simply variable character traits which may only be judged according to the
degree of either harmony or discord they create in relation to other
elements present. In the presence of friendly and complementary elements,
the 12 mortal faces of THE ALL express their heroic qualities; and when
in the presence of neutral or hostile elements, the 12 mortal faces of THE
ALL express their shaded qualities.
The essential quality of the pages and maidens of THE ALL, also
called the Jacks, is the sixth count: pride, ego, satisfaction, and personal
prosperity. The pages and maidens of THE ALL do not yet appreciate
limited resources and imagine in their youth that they possess all the
answers within them – which can in itself be its own form of magic. In
their Hero aspect, the pages and maidens of THE ALL wax strong in their
ambitions and desire to create their own world through independence and
willpower. In their Shadow aspect, the sons and daughters of THE ALL
look for others to lead them: they ask for direction, neglect their own
goals, and let others' interests and desires carry them along. The Jacks are
the natural rulers of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th counts of the Law of Rhythm.
The essential quality of the fathers and mothers of THE ALL, also
called the Queens, is the first count: agreement, continuity, and harmony.
The fathers and mothers of THE ALL do not yet fully recognize the
immanence and frailty of mortality, but they are aware that somebody
must work to achieve peace and plenty for all despite material limitations.
In their Hero aspect, the fathers and mothers of THE ALL express the
ninth count: they work to find peace with what they have and move
forward with what they've attained. They have grown and know that it is
necessary to live with a greater degree of patience than the pages and
maidens of THE ALL. In their Shadow aspect, the fathers and mothers of
THE ALL grow dissatisfied: they preoccupy themselves with thoughts of
what could have been, what might be, and instead of taking action spend
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their hours imagining how to alter the direction of their futures. The
Queens are the natural rulers of the 9th, 1st, and 5th counts of the Law of
Rhythm.
The essential quality of the sages and crones of THE ALL, also
called the Kings, is the eighth count: communal achievement, strength,
and reluctance to change. The sages and crones of THE ALL know full
well the frail limits of mortal reality and work hard to protect and preserve
all that they've attained. Their wealth is not just in material goods, but also
in relationships, knowledge, and spiritual power! In their Hero aspect, the
sages and crones of THE ALL are firmly settled in their life path: they are
aware of who they are, what they've accomplished, and also of their
limitations. The sages and crones have devoted themselves to a single
interest even to the point of cutting themselves off from other paths! In
their Shadow aspect, the sages and crones are compelled to make, create,
or impose order not just on their own environment but also on the
environment of others. More, they fail to accomplish real movement and
instead spend their time organizing, re-organizing, refining, perfecting,
and re-ordering that which they have previously accomplished. The Kings
are the natural rulers of the 4th, 8th, and 3rd counts of the Law of Rhythm.
ANIMA
AIR Jack Queen King FIRE
WATER Jack Queen King EARTH
ANIMUS
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THE MASTER KEY
Once in possession of the 7 Hermetic Laws, the seeker has only

begun to learn the language of the Book of Life and the means by which
its knowledge is translated from the tongues of Angels to the words of
Men. The method by which the seeker unlocks the gates before the Temple
of God is the Master Key, but woe to him who expects to find a mundane
key of brass and copper! The Master Key is no material thing created by
the hands of mortals but a Mental creation of the illuminated Mind – it is
both the Key and the Lock!
The Master Key is complete within itself: there is nothing more
outside of it – all that ever was, is, and will be is contained within it! As
above, so below, and as below, so above: the 12 Great Houses of THE
ALL reside within the Master Key and welcome the seeker who grasps the
truth of it! All variations and expressions of the Spirit appear within the
Master Key: the cardinal, fixed, and mutable are the handle, shaft, and
head of the one key which opens all doors! The Master Key is formed with
the very elements of creation: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth were formed in
by the Master Smith in the forge of the Infinite Mind and bathed in the
Quintessence! 12 noble mortals waited 10 holy days: with the passage of
day into night and back again, each in turn smiled upon the Master Key.
What the seeker unlocks with the Master Key may never again be sealed:
it is the Supreme Cause known by few but whose Effects are felt by all!
Seeker beware: reading is dangerous. Nations have risen and
empires have fallen all from the reading of a book. Reading begets
knowledge, knowledge begets insight, insight begets desire, desire begets
action, action begets change. Do not grasp the Master Key to turn the lock
upon the gates of the Temple of God and think nothing will come of it!
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Behold the Master Key,

the answer to all riddles
and the
key to the Temple of God:
ANIMA
AIR Jack Queen King FIRE
Past 2 9 4 Cardinal
Present 6 1 8 Fixed
Future 7 5 3 Mutable
WATER Jack Queen King EARTH
ANIMUS
The Master Key exists in perfect balance, for if otherwise it could
not be the answer to all riddles – it is the microcosm of the World in which
all is revealed! All that exists is between the Masculine and Feminine
poles of THE ALL, the Masculine Anima and the Feminine Animus – the
Quintessence and very spirit of the Divine! The four elements of creation
form the body of the Master Key and preside at the four corners:
Masculine Air and Fire above, Feminine Water and Earth below. Arrayed
as they are, they stand side-by-side in friendship, one above the other in
neutrality, and at the diagonals in enmity.
The Master Key is the key to all locks, no matter the plane or time
of existence: the past, present, and future correspond to the cardinal, fixed,
and mutable modes of Spiritual vibration. What has already happened is in
the Past; what is fixed is the true Present; and change is the only path to
the Future. Two triplicities – the past, present, and future; and the cardinal,
fixed, and mutable – form the third triplicity: Truth, Beauty, and Love.
What has already happened is true; what exists is beautiful; and the path
we travel is formed by love: be careful whom and what you adore.
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The 12 noble, mortal faces of THE ALL are divided into two
groups: one the masculine, and one the feminine. The masculine mortal
faces of THE ALL are the Jacks, Queens, and Kings of Spades and Clubs
and they reside in partnership with the elements of Air and Fire. The
feminine mortal faces of THE ALL are the Jacks, Queens, and Kings of
Hearts and Diamonds and they reside in partnership with the elements of
Water and Earth. All 12 mortal faces of THE ALL stand as they did on the
first day to watch the pendulum swing through the process of Creation: 10
measures of the swing of the pendulum in all rows and columns add to 15,
that being the first count of Unity and the fifth count of Opportunity, and
taken together form the sixth count of satisfaction and prosperity: for God
looked on what he created and it was good.
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THE BOOK OF LOVE
The first chapter of the Book of Life is the Book of Love. The
Book of Love is the tangible expression of the element of Air! The breath
of life breathed into the mortal body by THE ALL is the very breath we
share! Upon this breath is carried the mutual thread of unity with which is
sewn the tapestry of friendship. The Book of Love grows from the Book
of Change, feeds the Book of Self, and restrains the Book of Plenty. The
Book of Love is the book of cardinal, fixed, and mutable Air: the 7th, 11th,
and 3rd Houses of THE ALL preside here!
The 1st count of the Book of Love is written as the Ace of Spades:
the source of friendship, the place of infinite knowledge, and the residence
of helpful mentors. From equity is derived Spiritual prosperity! The wise
teacher shares his infinite equity with others regardless of their ability to
return payment. The wise student associates himself with groups who will
positively contribute to his growth! Ultimately, the student and teacher
find great knowledge and insight in pursuit of their aspirations together.
The 2nd count of the Book of Love is written as the 2 of Spades:
personal desire, interest in another, and the first hand extended to the first
partner! The student studying with his mentor realizes the existence of
others and what they offer: a new adventure, a new teacher, and also a new
invitation to new kingdoms. The scholarly unity of the 1st count is replaced
by curious exploration and mutual compromise in search of new
boundaries! The student learns the first application of the Law of Gender:
the finest creations are produced by two like minds. Though the student
moves further from the Source and closer to conflict the farther he
progresses from the 1st count, he gains freedom, independence, and the
right to choose his partners and the people with whom he associates.
The 3rd count of the Book of Love is written as the 3 of Spades:
calm speech, ordered thought, and clear understanding. What the student
hastily produced in the 2nd count is now refined in the 3rd count where he
honestly appraises himself and the connections previously made.
Partnerships formed feel more like family ties, and formerly romantic
interests soften to be regarded as brothers, sisters, and friends. The
mutable Spirit of the 3rd count of the Book of Love eschews egoic inflation
and false values – it throws open the windows of the Temple of God to
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cast light on shadows of mania and confusion! The honest changes made
during the 3rd count of the Book of Love clarify that which was produced
during the 2nd count and prepare the student for the 4th count!
The 4th count of the Book of Love is written as the 4 of Spades:
here the seeker finds devoted partners, long commitments, and determined
agreements. The clarity and honesty achieved in the 3 rd count make way
for the student to make an informed decision regarding the path he walks
and who he walks it with. Long-term compromise is the key to happy
long-term growth!
The 5th count of the Book of Love is written as the 5 of Spades: it
is honest words spoken in the hope of something more. If I am honest with
you, and you are honest with me, and we both share our knowledge
equally there will be none among us who could predict the new paths we
would create!
is the satisfaction of achieved equity and the spiritual prosperity which
comes from what one has to offer others! The 6th count of the Book of
Love is the happiness of teachers who – secure in their own skills,
knowledge, and abilities – confidently give themselves to others.
is the natural consequence of the open exchange in the 5 th count and the
confidence of the 6th count! The confident student of the 6th count acts on
the possibilities of the 5th count and joins with others to attain a common
goal! The 7th count unites many people behind a common message and
those who are honest with themselves and others may find they learn the
most valuable knowledge of all.
is the count of community, the value of many over one, and the guard
before the gates of the library of knowledge! What was discussed in the 5th
count, made possible by the 6th count, and achieved in the 7th count is now
protected and defended in the 8th count – what many hands built together
is invested with great equity! The community will not uproot itself, and no
teacher possessed of status and position will easily undo what he has
gained – beware the measures to which authorities will go to defend the
fruit of their Mind!
what began in the 2nd count and matured in the 4th count has reached its
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apex in the 9th count! Partnerships begun have now completed,

relationships created are now cemented, and all which has been attained is
all that will be attained. More can be had beyond the 9 th count, but only
after prior foundations are dissolved. For now, the 9 th count is the truth that
totality and completion are only possible through compromise and that
unless one is willing to undo the past then no further growth can happen.
The 9th count's cardinal spirit moves ever into the future, but also ever
looks over its shoulder wondering what else could have been.
it is the means by which all that was attained in the 1 st through 9th counts
of the Book of Love are passed into the void! The 10 th count is the end of
words – it is the final conversation in which bonds to others are cut, the
Book of Love is closed, and the Book of Self is opened!
Three of the 12 mortal faces of THE ALL are written into the Book
of Love: they are the Jack, Queen, and King of Spades. These three mortal
faces are of the masculine Anima and express the noble virtues of
compromise, equity, and honesty.
The first mortal face of THE ALL as expressed in the Book of
Love is the Jack of Spades. This is a confident, satisfied man who finds
within himself the greatest teacher of all. He is confident of his abilities
and certain that he is able to help others. In his Hero aspect, he is eager to
meet new people, form new connections, and build bridges to further his
aspirations. In his Shadow aspect, the Jack of Spades loses focus and
surrenders his initiative to others: he expects others to take the lead and
neglects his own personal desires – he ceases to be a true individual and
permits himself to be carried along by others! The Jack of Spades is the
natural ruler of the 2, 6, and 7 of Spades. Where the 2 nd, 6th, and 7th counts
of the Book of Love appear, they are the direct influence of the Jack of
Spades!
The second mortal face of THE ALL as expressed in the Book of
Love is the Queen of Spades. This is a man whose primary concern is
maintaining longevity and continuity: he works tirelessly to provide for
others and ensure that each receives respect and equitable treatment.
Freedom of information is the highest aspiration! In his Hero aspect, he
finds contentment: because he respects the equity of all, he sees no reason
to impose his will on others. He carries forward seeing all others as whole
and complete as himself, but also restrains his desire to interfere. In his
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Shadow aspect, he is consumed by regret and often wonders what could

have been or what he might have created had he been more intrusive or
altered the continuum. What should he have done? What could he have
done? What else might have happened? What else could yet happen? In
his nervous mania he forgets others and neglects the tender relationships
he previously kept so close to his heart. The Queen of Spades is the
natural ruler of the 9, Ace, and 5 of Spades. Where the 9 th, 1st, and 5th
counts of the Book of Love appear, they are the direct influence of the
Queen of Spades!
The third mortal face of THE ALL as expressed in the Book of
Love is the King of Spades. This is a man of influence and intangible
wealth, a man who knows and is known by many. He is the cornerstone of
his community and wants very much to keep it that way: both the
community as it is but also himself where he is. He is resistant to new
ideas and reluctant to offer his advice, but always willing to help and
support his friends. In his Hero aspect, he is a committed partner and
somebody whose support will never be doubted. Once he speaks his mind
or makes his choice, the issue is settled: there's no going back, both for
better and for worse. In his Shadow aspect, the King of Spades becomes
defensive and feels the need to explain himself. He won't change his
course of action without extreme pressure and he will justify to himself
and others and the choices he has made. The King of Spades is the natural
ruler of the 4, 8, and 3 of Spades. Where the 4 th, 8th, and 3rd counts of the
Book of Love appear, they are the direct influence of the King of Spades!
Beware in your kindness that you don't give yourself away
entirely: inconsiderate flames will consume all the breath you're willing to
breathe and give nothing in return but a request for more. Exhausting your
breath will leave you with no foundation except the watery abyss and the
dark night of the soul. Choose the things you bring into your life wisely,
for they will define you both for good and for ill.
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THE BOOK OF SELF
The second chapter of the Book of Life is the Book of Self. The
Book of Self is the tangible expression of the element of Fire! The spark
of Fire within the burning breast is fed by the breath of life fanned into us
by THE ALL. Absent the burning spirit of vitality and self-awareness,
there is nothing for the breath of life to animate! Together with the Book
of Love, the Book of Self is the full expression of extroverted and
projected life Spirit! The Book of Self grows from the Book of Plenty, is
fed by the Book of Love, and restrains the Book of Change. The Book of
Self is the book of cardinal, fixed, and mutable Fire: the 1st, 5th, and 9th
Houses of THE ALL preside here!
The 1st count of the Book of Self is written as the Ace of Clubs: it
is the unending Fire of confidence and bottomless well of happiness. He
who resides in the Ace of Clubs is he who burns brighter, longer, and with
greater intensity than any other! His is the glory of the noon-day Sun and
untiring stamina! The radiance of the Ace of Clubs shines brightly on
children and welcomes the loving hands of intimacy. The beauty created
by the Ace of Clubs is that of the fully animate Self – its works of art are
to be appreciated by others and made for the benefit of those ready to
receive them!
The 2nd count of the Book of Self is written as the 2 of Clubs: it is
the pure Ego and the joy of living! Be not carried away by the exuberance
of the 2 of Clubs: it is residence of the Demiurge, before whom nothing
exists and after whom nothing is as important. When passing through the
2nd House of the Divine, live fully and in the moment, but remember that
the Fire which burns before all others is the first to be extinguished. Use
the 2nd House of the Divine as the place to make your self and your
identity in that which you desire – you are both the creator and the
creation!
The 3rd count of the Book of Self is written as the 3 of Clubs: after
the jubilant eruption of the 2 of Clubs subsides, the 3 of Clubs reveals
what more exists beyond the first realization of Self! The seeker having
established his identity in the 2nd count recognizes the length and breadth
of his initial creations and puts them in order. The 3 of Clubs is the
seeker's first effort to achieve balance and understanding – both with that
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which he has created but also with that which he discovers outside of
himself!
The 4th count of the Book of Self is written as the 4 of Clubs: it is
both the commitment and the covenant the seeker makes to and with
himself. Fully aware of the scale of his own works but also with where he
does and doesn't fit into the works of others, the seeker selects an identity
and moves forward with firm determination in his selection.
The 5th count of the Book of Self is written as the 5 of Clubs: the
seeker who walks firmly in his chosen path naturally wonders what he
may have left behind and feels attraction to those things he has not yet
attained! As the sheep will ask if the grass is greener on the other side of
the fence, so too will the seeker wonder what knowledge he may gain
from stepping off his chosen path and selecting a new direction. The world
is full of limitless opportunities – how might the future be different if the
second path was chosen instead of the first? The seeker expands his
knowledge and gains greater appreciation for himself when he considers
where he could have gone, where he is now, and how other paths might
improve his present direction.
seeker who has considered his place in the world through the 3 rd count,
chosen his place in the world in the 4 th count, and gained an appreciation
for the full opportunities offered by others even in faraway lands in the 5th
count gains self-confidence and integrity in the 6th count. Like the 1st
count, the 6th count expresses constancy and fiery joy, but here only the
joy of the individual self! The seeker's happy face reflects the inner joy he
gains from the attention given to him by others and the kind deeds he does
for friends and lovers – the word in his mouth is that of thanks, gratitude,
and eager service to others.
seeker's confidence and exuberance grow into a Fire of change! The self-
confidence and exuberance gained in the 6th count teaches the seeker to
identify those same qualities in others and as an extension to see that many
adepts of the 6th count may together create great change in the 7 th count.
Many hands make light work and those voices which speak the greatest
message together express the same unified truth! Individual identities may
lose their solitary egoic message in the process, but one beautiful voice
will certainly rise above the din of individual desires.
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The 8th count of the Book of Self is written as the 8 of Clubs: holy
sorority and sacred fraternity exist side-by-side in the 8 th count where
husbands and wives, parents and children, artists and creators stand hand-
in-hand to defend the communities, families, and prides wrought by their
collective hand. All pleasure and happiness can be found within their
borders – facing no threat to their security from the outside, wrathful ego
and individual lust are easily restrained. None who find loving hands,
appreciative hearts, and accepting ears would find need for violence and
anger!
seeker is complete within himself! The identity he crafted in the 2 nd count,
ordered in the 3rd count, and to which he committed himself in the 4th
count gained perspective in the 5th count and confidence in the 6th count so
that he could learn to accept others' knowledge and views in the 7 th count.
The mutual understanding and cooperation of the 7th count built the
community of the 8th count in whose protective, loving arms the self-
awareness and identity of the seeker grew to maturity and full stature. The
seeker reaches his apex – he can go no further unless he is willing to undo
his mind and break apart the very foundation on which he established
himself!
end is nigh! The seeker having traveled the length of the Book of Self
learns precisely for how little his knowledge counts – he knows certainly
the words of the sage who wrote, “what has been will be again, what has
been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the Sun.” The
doors of the temple close and the tree of knowledge burns to the ground –
but be not afraid! The door will be built again, and the fruit of the tree of
knowledge of good and evil will bloom once more, but neither the door
nor the tree appear as they were before: the seeker must decide if he will
walk the new path or if he will lay down his rucksack and conclude his
travels.
of Self: they are the Jack, Queen, and King of Clubs. These three mortal
faces are of the masculine Anima and express the noble virtues of
initiative, integrity, and faith.
The first mortal face of THE ALL as expressed in the Book of Self
is the Jack of Clubs. This is a man who believes his word is his bond, but
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he is short-sighted and easily forgets others' needs. Despite his short-

comings, he is kind-hearted, good-intentioned, and lives to be of service to
others. In his Hero aspect, he is a jubilant eruption of the Self: he is both
his creator and creation! His confidence and belief in his own abilities lead
him to believe he may accomplish anything, but also fool him into
overestimating his strength. In his Shadow aspect, the Jack of Clubs
surrenders his own desires and prefers the direction of the collective: he
still expresses great strength and creates change, but instead of
accomplishing his own goals he plays as a member of a team to
accomplish the goals of others – many hands working as one achieve
insight inaccessible to the individual! The Jack of Clubs is the natural ruler
of the 2, 6, and 7 of Clubs. Where the 2 nd, 6th, and 7th counts of the Book of
Self appear, they are the direct influence of the Jack of Clubs!
Self is the Queen of Clubs whose chivalry knows no bounds. He is
passionate in his love, strong of heart, and would give all that he has to
provide for the widows and orphans of the world. His is the rising Sun and
the harvest plenty! As long as there are others to thank him for his efforts
his strength shall never wane. In his Hero aspect, he is a patient man not
easily tempted into over-reaching himself – the Queen of Clubs responds,
“I am what I am and that's all that I am!” In his shadow aspect, the Queen
of Clubs regrets the choices he didn't make and the paths he didn't travel:
he accomplishes very little and spends his time wondering what might
have been and what other people have which he has failed to grasp. The
Queen of Clubs is the natural ruler of the 9, Ace, and 5 of Clubs. Where
the 9th, 1st, and 5th counts of the Book of Self appear, they are the direct
influence of the Queen of Clubs!
The third mortal face of THE ALL as expressed in the Book of Self
is the King of Clubs, a man of restraint with a wounded heart. The King of
Clubs is proud of his family – tangible, intangible, real, or imagined – and
is willing to defend them at any cost. He is capable of restraining his pride
and ego to a degree not attained by the Jack and Queen of Clubs, but the
hard shield with which he defends himself may also crack under duress –
if so, he may erupt violently! Both the King's rigidity and restraint stem
from his Hero aspect in which he is totally devoted to his path and
strongly vested in his interests – he would rather be wrong than to be
inconsistent! In his Shadow aspect, the King of Clubs continues to
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maintain his position: if he walks into the town square naked and causes a
stir, he will proceed to educate the masses as to the fine attire he wears.
Even unto his destruction and the terror of others the King is never wrong!
The King of Clubs is the natural ruler of the 4, 8, and 3 of Clubs. Where
the 4th, 8th, and 3rd counts of the Book of Self appear, they are the direct
influence of the King of Clubs!
Beware how you live: the unchecked vital flame of the Self may
become a cancer that consumes others' breath. Obsession with oneself and
ignorance of others burns away cool, watery sensitivities, and slowly but
surely degrades one's material resources. Do not let a flame grow larger
than is safe or else find yourself caught up in the firestorm.
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THE BOOK OF CHANGE
The third chapter of the Book of Life is the Book of Change. The
Book of Change is the tangible expression of the element of Water! The
melting ice under the waxing Sun feeds the primordial wellspring of life,
the very womb of all creation. This simmering cauldron is both the
beginning and the end of life: fear the Great Flood's destruction, but also
give thanks for the renewal that follows! The Book of Change gives
foundation to the Book of Love and restrains the Book of Self – The Book
of Change is the book of cardinal, fixed, and mutable Water: the 4st, 8th,
and 12th Houses of THE ALL preside here!
The 1st count of the Book of Change is written as the Ace of
Hearts: it is the bottomless vortex in whose centrifugal forces all artificial,
cosmetic, and superficial devices are stripped away. In the words of a great
warrior-philosopher, “It's not about daily increase, it's about decrease –
hack away the unessential!” Another sage famously proclaimed, “He who
finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.”
The Divine exists only within your very thoughts – abandon your false
self, be cleansed in the 1st count of the Book of Change, and find that
which is true and eternal in what remains after the flood!
The 2nd count of the Book of Change is written as the 2 of Hearts:
after the 1st count strips away all that was previously attained, the seeker
must create her home anew in the 2nd count. In the emptiness the seeker
must act quickly to recover her base or else suffer the privation of the
void; likewise, the seeker must act to care for the destitute and those
unable to care for themselves – in the waters of creation, all are one and
the hand extended to the drowning woman is the hand the seeker extends
to herself!
The 3rd count of the Book of Change is written as the 3 of Hearts:
this is the order the seeker creates within herself. Following the exodus
from the void of the 1st count and the rescue efforts of the 2nd count, the 3rd
count is the seeker's first opportunity to calm her mind and face the fears
which remain. The seeker in the 3 rd count does not conquer her fears or
remove them from her life but simply acknowledges their presence in her
life. The first step to avoiding a trap is knowing that it is there: in the 3 rd
count the seeker observes the dangers around her and takes the first steps
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to ensure she remembers where they are.

The 4th count of the Book of Change is written as the 4 of Hearts:
the only constant in the Book of Life is rhythm and vibration – nothing
rests, everything is in motion. The 4th count is the seeker's conscious
decision to plant roots despite the certain knowledge that all she'll attain
will soon be taken from her: the home she makes for her life is also the
hospice she makes for her death! The roots planted by the seeker will be
certainly ripped out by the hands of fate, but from the wound created
grows compassion for the wounded and the awareness that what was once
begun and undone can be begun again.
the acknowledged enemies of the 3rd count are not what they appear! The
seeker given time in the 4th count to reflect on her travels sees the remnant
dangers of the void not as threats to her very security but as the keys to the
next great stage of evolution. In her fear of the unknown she believes these
keys to be knives of despair brought against her by varied foes, but in the
5th count she discovers the truth that the only enemies are the ones within
herself and that she has been holding the secret to her own transformation
all along.
the seeker willingly casts away what she no longer requires and finds
within her self the permanence she sought all along! She revels in her own
simultaneous destruction and rebirth, the process being of her own
discipline and the knowledge being that all she was, is, and will ever be
descends from within her. The mother dies to birth the child, but the child
is the mother herself reborn! No greater satisfaction is to be had than to be
at peace with one's natural transitions.
having unmasked the previously feared enemies of the 3rd count and seen
them for what they are in the 5 th count, the seeker becomes one with her
Shadow. Her united spirit consciously navigates the waters of the
unconscious – hidden enemies come into the light and past foes become
present allies! The 7th count is that of many minds praying together under
the admonition of Henry Cornelius Agrippa who taught, “Now that is the
best prayer, which is not uttered in words, but that which with a religious
silence and sincere cogitation is offered up to God.”
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the raging floods and hidden enemies of the 1 st through 7th counts serve no
purpose than to teach the seeker to harness the same indomitable powers
of transition for her own! Having emerged from the vortex of the 1 st count,
the seeker creates firmament in the 2nd count to shelter her from the terrors
of the 3rd count. Deciding to endure the certain ravages of time the seeker
renews her firmament in the 4th count to gift herself the perspective in the
5th count and unmask the externalized faces of her own Shadow. In the 6 th
count she willingly casts away her firmament in order to mount and saddle
the night-mares of her soul in the 7th count.
The 8th count is that of the great master, the seeker who has
internalized the forces of change present in the 1 st through 7th counts: she
opens her third eye, sits firmly on the tower of her own creation, and casts
her gaze upon the world around her. She has gained the supreme power to
still the forces of chaos and fix her reality to single point in time! But oh
seeker of the 8th count, fall not victim to the lure of supreme spiritual
power: power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Use this
power to do the tasks which have been charged to you, and surrender the
8th count or suffer the consequences which come from disobedience to the
Law of Rhythm.
the seeker's work is done and she herself is the very foundation she
thought was taken from her in the 1st count! She has been here all along –
true permanence is an illusion, and the deeds she does for others are the
reality! She can be the alpha and the omega – her loving arms both create
and undo her own reality and that of others! Home is where the heart is,
and the heart is where her mind directs it to be.
The 10th count of the Book of Change is written as the 10 of
Hearts: the seeker no longer has any need for secrets or hiding herself
away from the world! She has defeated all the false enemies within her
because she knows now that she herself was their very progenitor! Having
gone into the recesses of her spirit, she discovers that she is exactly within
as she is without – there is nothing for her to hide because it has been here
all along. She surrenders her secret places, makes peace with her enemies,
and knows that she and she alone is the only force which may undo her.
Exit the shadows, enter the light, and embrace the open spirit!
of Change: they are the Jack, Queen, and King of Hearts. These three
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mortal faces are of the feminine Animus and express the noble virtues of
kindness, discipline, and empathy.
Change is the Jack of Hearts. The Jack of Hearts is the daughter of
surrender who rides the waves of personal transformation – no matter
what changes around her and within her, she ever retains the awareness
that she creates herself anew each morning. Just as she creates herself day
in and day out, in her Hero aspect she readily creates her home from
whatever she finds at hand. In her Shadow aspect, the Jack of Hearts
cloisters with others in holy silence: hand-in-hand together in holy
sisterhood the Jack of Hearts and her sisters shall enter into the Spirit to
accomplish commonly what none may achieve singularly. The Jack of
Hearts fears commitment and definition, favoring instead the freedom of
unbounded self-purification. The Jack of Hearts is the natural ruler of the
2, 6, and 7 of Hearts. Where the 2nd, 6th, and 7th counts of the Book of
Change appear, they are the direct influence of the Jack of Hearts!
Change is the Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts is the great purifier
and harbinger of the great flood – she rides her stately carriage atop the
waves of change to fell the towers of men and awaken the sleepers blinded
by the fires of idolatrous self-worship. Her fell hand is feared by the short-
sighted who built themselves on the mere material, but welcomed by those
who seek the cleansing flood and purification of true harmony. In her Hero
aspect, the Queen of Hearts is patient in her care and love for others – she
has always been the great mother and provider, and knows that there is
time for her to accomplish all she desires. In her Shadow aspect, the
Queen of Hearts fails to appreciate the urgency of now. Deafened by her
imagination, she dwells in thought while her pleading children are washed
away by the river of time. The Queen of Hearts is the natural ruler of the
9, Ace, and 5 of Hearts. Where the 9th, 1st, and 5th counts of the Book of
Change appear, they are the direct influence of the Queen of Hearts!
Change is the King of Hearts. The King of Hearts is the dam against
which the floodwaters lash in vain. She resists the vortex, stoppers the
flood, and grants a blessed if illusory reprieve to those cast upon the
ocean. In her Hero aspect, she commits herself to the preservation of
others and protecting the wounded – she will even allow those in her care
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to believe they have truly escaped the dark night of the soul. In her
Shadow aspect, the King of Hearts speeds her hands to preserve the
illusion she built for herself and others. No matter how many fingers she
uses to plug the holes in the fabric of reality, it must eventually come
crashing down upon her and those who believed in her promise of
unending safety. The King of Hearts is the natural ruler of the 4, 8, and 3
of Hearts. Where the 4th, 8th, and 3rd counts of the Book of Change appear,
they are the direct influence of the King of Hearts!
Beware that you don't drown amid the waters of change: the fluid
spirit of transformation may fool the novice seeker into extinguishing her
the vital personality in favor of languid expectation. The waters of the
great vortex may hasten the movement of Earth and promote material
change, but they will also dissolve whatever foundation you may possess
leaving you with no choice except to cry out to others for a hand in the
darkness. Change happens that progress may occur – when the flood
recedes, immediately step out into the new world!
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THE BOOK OF PLENTY
The second chapter of the Book of Life is the Book of Plenty. The
Book of Plenty is the tangible expression of the element of Earth! The
Book of Plenty gives foundation to the Book of Self and restrains the
Book of Love. The Book of Plenty is the book of cardinal, fixed, and
mutable Earth: the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Houses of THE ALL preside here!
The 1st count of the Book of Plenty is written as the Ace of
Diamonds: the seeker's larder is stocked to full and the days of plenty are
without end! The farmer harvests his crops in the morning, and each
evening they again grow to full. The days of pleasure and prosperity reign
supreme – cattle grow fat, children sup on milk and honey, and parents
savor the intimate company of each other's arms. Now is the time to sow
the seeds of industry – woe to her who finds herself in possession of
wealth but not the sense to apply it to her future security!
The 2nd count of the Book of Plenty is written as the 2 of
Diamonds: if you want something done you have to do it yourself! The 2 nd
count of the Book of Plenty is the captain of industry – blessed is she who
takes action and creates for herself the very path others believe is outside
their reach. Reach out your hand, daughters of THE ALL, and pluck the
fruit from the fabled tree – nobody will give you what you don't take for
yourself! The cows sit fat in the pasture, the children laze in their beds,
and the lure of physical pleasure disables the willpower of lesser men.
Know, o sacred daughter, that it is within your power to create your own
wealth only if you are willing to expend your foundation and leave the
Eden of the 1st count!
The 3rd count of the Book of Plenty is written as the 3 of
Diamonds: the harmony of the 1st count is broken by the industry and self-
interest of the 2nd count – now here in the 3 rd count the seeker must order
her dealings and achieve for herself the perfection and security she lost
after departing the collective. All dealings follow the swing of the
pendulum – patiently rest, eagerly pursue, and now modestly live. No
farmer would plow fields in the dark, and no seeker on her path to
greatness would ignore the need to look after herself and her
accomplishments.
The 4th count of the Book of Plenty is written as the 4 of
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Diamonds: the perfection and order attained by the seeker in the 3 rd count
opens the long path to her in the 4th count! The seeker did by her deliberate
choice leave the security of the collective in the 1 st count, set and pursue
goals in the 2nd count, and calm her mind and body in the 3rd count to
develop the strength, determination, and resources to set her hand to the
great work of her life in the 4 th count. The seeker knows who she is, what
she wants, where she's going, and the fame she will achieve – the final
step is to attain it through long patience and unrelenting effort: the 4th
count of the Book of Plenty is that solid determination and long march to
the finish line!
Diamonds: following the long effort of the seeker in the 4th count, she
attains the wealth to live the life she likes. Being a woman of means she is
free to choose how she will apply her fortune and what direction it may
take her. The seeker of the 5th count is the shop-goer who looks all day but
purchases nothing: anything is within her means, but nothing – not even
her desires – will compel her to purchase without reason or forethought.
The 5th count of the Book of Plenty is the truth that there is nothing
sweeter than freedom coupled with ability in the absence of necessity to
choose any direction!
Diamonds: it is good and right for the seeker to find pleasure in what she
has attained – what other reason is there to plant crops than to bring in the
harvest and enjoy the fruits of one's labor? The seeker's own body is the
field and her successes are the harvest she brings in – she revels in her
beauty, admires what she has attained, and invites others to feast at her
table. She is the very gift she gives to the world – there is no person who
will value her accomplishments as highly as herself!
Diamonds: cooperation is better than competition! The seeker has
accomplished as much as she may by her own power and now must
cooperate with others to achieve anything more. The goals the seeker
attains beyond the 7th count may not be her own goals, but instead a
common goal of service to many. The successes of the 7 th count are of
little value to the individual but of enormous value to the group – the
modest seeker moves beyond herself and directly into the future!
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Diamonds: the seeker and her company together harvested the crops and
laid the table to fete their accomplishments. Wine flows from every vessel,
meat and fruit cover every plate, music echoes in every hall, and all
manner of physical pleasures delight the senses, but the doors to the great
hall are shut to the outside world. Says the seeker, “I plowed the Earth! I
sowed the seed! I nurtured the crop! I harvested the grain! I organized this
great host of laborers! And you who gave nothing are not invited!” The
quiet pride and satisfaction of the 6th count continues, but the open spirit of
the 1st count is replaced by the locked gates and crossed arms of the 8 th
count. It is right for those who labored to take the first choice of the crop,
but o seeker of the 8th count do not lock the fruit of your labor away from
the world else suffer the consequences of the Law of Use!
Diamonds: the seeker has reached the end of the path and may reflect on
all which she has accomplished! The fruits of her labors have grown to
maturity, she has tasted the choice of her crop, shared herself with others,
and now may move forward in happy confidence that her reputation is
established and there is nothing left for her to prove – neither to others,
nor to herself.
Diamonds: the seeker in long reflection sees what she has attained in both
the material and immaterial and upon the realization that it has served its
purpose releases it. What use does the long-withered Spring harvest serve
in the dead of Winter? What defense do the relics of early conquest serve
in late age against the reaper's scythe? Fixation to base materialism is the
final obstacle which once overcome opens the temple doors to the
discovery of true equity and the breath of the divine!
of Plenty: they are the Jack, Queen, and King of Diamonds. These three
mortal faces are of the masculine Anima and express the noble virtues of
effort, patience, and modesty.
Plenty is the Jack of Diamonds. The Jack of Diamonds is the eager
achiever and proud body of success! She loves herself for who she is, what
she does, and what she will do – her greatest goal is not to produce any
other good but to produce herself! She is patient with her own growth, and
in her own goals is not pressured by others: she alone sets her pace and
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she alone decides what that is. In her Hero aspect, the Jack of Diamonds is
the mover and shaker of the ages – she respects no restraints and will do
whatever is necessary to achieve her goals. The ends support the means,
and if lacking a moral compass Jack of Diamonds could become the terror
of many. In her Shadow aspect, the Jack of Diamonds is still not deterred:
if she is unable to make the way on her own, she either finds or creates the
company to help her do so. The Jack of Diamonds is ever moving forward
and none who wish to challenge a landslide should oppose her. The Jack
of Diamonds is the natural ruler of the 2, 6, and 7 of Diamonds. Where the
2nd, 6th, and 7th counts of the Book of Plenty appear, they are the direct
influence of the Jack of Diamonds!
Plenty is the Queen of Diamonds. The Queen of Diamonds is the mother
of Eden, the voice of supply, and the one who will ever ensure that all who
sup at her table will be fed. The past is of little value to the Queen of
Diamonds, only the patient happiness of the moment and the sure
knowledge of the succession of days into the future. In her Hero aspect,
the Queen of Diamonds is eternally patient and not easily baited into
conflict: she is sure of what she has attained, confident in her works, and
lives only to see that all she loves continues. Life is not worth living if it is
not lived pleasurably! In her Shadow aspect, the Queen of Diamonds lazes
in her efforts and follows the path of least resistance. She sits still, going
nowhere, yet expecting doors of opportunity to open on their own! The
Queen of Diamonds in her Shadow forgets that luck brings only that left
behind by the successful. The Queen of Diamonds is the natural ruler of
the 9, Ace, and 5 of Diamonds. Where the 9th, 1st, and 5th counts of the
Book of Plenty appear, they are the direct influence of the Queen of
Diamonds!
Plenty is the King of Diamonds. The King of Diamonds both the frugal
saver but also the greedy miser – she is cautious to spend without cause,
reluctant to give up her resources, and ever fearful that she will lose what
she has gained not because she could not regain it but because of her
intense love for it. She may share generously with those she counts among
her friends and family, but is rarely ever observed sharing even a single
cup of water with those who beg her favor. In her Hero aspect, the King of
Diamonds is the wise budgeter of resources be they time, energy, money,
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or materials. She can be trusted to stretch whatever is available as far as it

may be needed. She is planner and enforcer of generational progress! In
her Shadow aspect, the King of Diamonds does not suffer shortfalls: each
decision, every process, and the destination of all available resources come
into question and if errors are found they will be corrected by whatever
means possible. The King of Diamonds is the natural ruler of the 4, 8, and
3 of Diamonds. Where the 4th, 8th, and 3rd counts of the Book of Plenty
appear, they are the direct influence of the King of Diamonds!
There is no other conclusion to the count of the Book of Plenty
than the words of the Three Initiates whose wisdom guides the
enlightened: The possession of Knowledge, unless accompanied by a
manifestation and expression in Action, is like the hoarding of precious
metals – a vain and foolish thing. Knowledge, like Wealth, is intended for
Use. The Law of Use is Universal, and he who violates it suffers by reason
of his conflict with natural forces.
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INQUIRY
The Book of Life is a sacred repository of knowledge. Do not

mistake a deck of cards, paper and ink, nor the raw material which you
handle to be the Book of Life, for the book itself is the divine thought
presence of THE ALL within your own mind. When one opens the Book
of Life to read sacred knowledge, it is not a reading but an inquiry –
mundane books may be opened with the hands and read like any common
message, but the Book of Life is as alive as any sentient being; therefore,
the Book of Life is not strictly read, but inquired!
When inquiring into the Book of Life, because of mortal frailties
and the fact that a finite mind cannot comprehend an infinite truth, a
viewing lens is necessary to frame the response in such a way that it may
be understood. According to the four elements of creation Air, Fire, Water,
and Earth, four inquiries follow: the Sacred Union, the Open Road, the
Hand of God, and the Millennium Clock. Use these inquiries well and
listen for the voice of THE ALL as it echoes out from within you: the
response you receive may not be what you desire but it will always bring
perspective and present choices.
To conduct an inquiry, first remove the Anima and the Animus and
place them on the left and right sides of the table or reading area before
you. Next, hold the Book of Life in both hands, clear your mind, and allow
the presence of THE ALL to awaken within you. While holding your mind
clear of all else except the matter of the inquiry, shuffle the Book of Life
three times, cut it with your non-dominant hand, and lay out the cards
from top to bottom and left to right to complete the inquiry. All that
remains is to read the pages – read cautiously and remember always that
knowledge is dangerous.
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THE ELEMENT OF AIR

THE SACRED UNION
Any place where two meet, there is a union. Be this union between
ideas, nations, cultures, organizations, groups, families, or people, there is
a connection and a point of convergence. The element of Air is that of
communication, exchange, and partnership and in the Sacred Union the
inquiry is made to know how the combination of two separate elements
will appear. The inquiry of the Sacred Union is best used when comparing
and contrasting any two items to determine compatibility: lovers seeking a
perfect union, workers seeking the best employer, or entrepreneurs seeking
the best partners may all use this inquiry.
Any thing or creature may exist peacefully given relative freedom
of movement, but when two separate elements are unified and made to
exist in close proximity anything may happen. Will the two form a
cohesive whole? Will the two find peace and harmony, or might they
instead find conflict and disagreement? If they do find peace and harmony,
is it certain they will have a productive relationship? If they do find
conflict and disagreement, does it follow that that nothing useful will
come of it?
After the pattern of the sublime Enneagrammaton, this inquiry uses
only nine cards. The nine cards in this inquiry are divided into three
planes: the first plane is the duration; the second plane is the identity; and
the third plane is stimulation. In any plane, the card on the left is named
the first position; the card in the middle the second position; and the card
on the right the third position. Thus, the second card in the top row would
be the second position of the first plane, and so on.
The first plane of the Sacred Union is duration, or in other words,
the period of time to be considered. One of the following sets of three time
periods may be included: distant past, recent past, present; past, present,
future; present, near future, distant future; or beginning, middle, and end.
The inquirer may also substitute years, months, weeks, days, or even
hours: last year, this year, next year; last month, this month, next month;
today, tomorrow, the day after; and so on. The first position should be the
earliest point, the third position should be the latest point, and the second
position should be the point halfway between.
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The second plane of the Sacred Union is the identity, or in other

words, who or what enters into the union. The first position is one element
of the Union, and the third position is the second element of the Union.
The second position is representative of the Union itself, or in other words,
if both elements of the Union were combined what product would result?
The third plane of the Sacred Union is stimulation, or in other
words, what motivates the elements present to act. The first position is
what the first person desires, the third position is what the second person
desires, and the second position suggests the highest purpose for the union
itself.
Past Present Future

First Person The Sacred Union Second Person
First person's desires Best direction Second person's
for the Union desires
When reading the Sacred Union, begin with the second plane:
identify each element of the Union individually, explore the measure of
harmony or disagreement between the elements, and then consider the
measure of harmony or disagreement between each element and the Union
itself. Following the identification and characterization of the elements
and the Union itself, follow with the first plane: read the duration and see
the story it tells. How do the individual elements fit in and where do they
encounter the greatest stress? How does the Union itself fit into the
duration specified and is the presiding spirit harmonious, neutral, or
hostile? Last, explore each element's desires and the Union's best
suggested direction in context to the first, second, and third positions of
the first and second planes. What story is revealed? What details emerge?
Listen closely and consider the results of your inquiry carefully before
making a decision.
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THE ELEMENT OF FIRE

THE OPEN ROAD
The Open Road is the path each person walks every day. The Open
Road is not just what happens after rising in the morning and retiring in
the evening, but also the in-between of the Dreamtime and the crossroads
of the mind, body, and spirit. It never ends, and even when we take respite
in our homes or in sleep, we are still but travelers on the Open Road. The
element of Fire is that of the Self, identity, vigor, vitality, and exploration
– in that pattern, the Open Road is the inquiry best used to examine a
subject singularly, what the subject is doing to help or hinder his spiritual
growth, and the choices he may make to determine himself.
only nine cards. The nine cards in this inquiry are divided into three
planes: the first plane is the duration; the second plane is the identity; and
the third plane is decisions. In any plane, the card on the left is named the
first position; the card in the middle the second position; and the card on
the right the third position. Thus, the third card in the bottom row would
be the third position of the third plane, and so on.
The first plane of the Open Road is duration, or in other words, the
period of time to be considered. One of the following sets of three time
periods may be included: distant past, recent past, present; past, present,
future; present, near future, distant future; or beginning, middle, and end.
The inquirer may also substitute years, months, weeks, days, or even
hours: last year, this year, next year; last month, this month, next month;
today, tomorrow, the day after; and so on. The first position should be the
earliest point, the third position should be the latest point, and the second
position should be the point halfway between.
The second plane of the Open Road is the identity, or in other
words, who or what is the subject of the inquiry, and what motivates or
restrains the subject. The second position is Habit, or the broadest
expression of the subjects general behavior. The first position is the
subject's greatest needs, and the third position is the subject's greatest
desires.
The third plane of the Open Road is decisions, or in other words,
three of an infinite number of choices the subject may make. The first
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position is No, the second position is Maybe, and the third position is Yes.
Past Present Future

Needs Habits Desires
No Maybe Yes
When reading the Open Road, begin with the first plane. What
story is told by the duration? What are the first themes to appear? What
are the greatest trials, struggles, and celebrations encountered in the
journey? Next, read the second plane starting with the subject's habits.
Show how the subject's habits help or hinder the progression of the
duration, and then how the subject's habits do or don't balance the needs
and desires. Balancing one's needs and desires is the eternal battle and
conquering this battle is the means by which one rises above the simple
obedience to laws and rules into the realm of true responsibility and
spiritual awareness.
Finally, examine the three choices presented in the third plane. The
first position, No, indicates a poor choice which would not promote
positive growth. The second position, Maybe, is a choice which could be
positive or negative but is usually only a temporary solution. The third
position, Yes, is the best possible decision which benefits the most people.
In reviewing the three decisions, consider how they impact the story
presented in the first plane. Also consider how these choices impact the
habits of the subject and if they help the subject satisfy his needs (which
should always come before desires.)
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THE ELEMENT OF WATER

THE HAND OF GOD
The element of Water is that of change and chaos. The waters of

the vortex are merciless: all artificial structures are torn away and only the
core truth is left behind. The Hand of God inquiry is a totally open-ended
invitation to THE ALL to speak what it will. Clear your mind, ask nothing,
and let your only inquiry be a searching gaze into the abyss: you will not
inquire of THE ALL, but THE ALL will inquire of you.
only nine cards. In this inquiry there are three rows, but just one plane:
duration. The duration, or the time frame, is read by columns: the first
column should be the earliest point, the third column should be the latest
point, and the second column should be the point halfway between. One of
the following sets of three time periods may be used: distant past, recent
past, present; past, present, future; present, near future, distant future; or
beginning, middle, and end. The inquirer may also substitute years,
months, weeks, days, or even hours: last year, this year, next year; last
month, this month, next month; today, tomorrow, the day after; and so on.
The positions of the Hand of God are not laid out one after the
other but in the natural order of the sublime Enneagrammaton: after
shuffling, remove nine cards from the top of the Book of Life and lay
them out according to the following pattern:
Jack Queen King

(Clubs, Spades) (Clubs, Spades) (Clubs, Spades)
2 9 4
6 1 8
7 5 3
Jack Queen King
(Hearts, Diamonds) (Hearts, Diamonds) (Hearts, Diamonds)
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Place all Jacks, Queens, and Kings of Clubs and Spades in their
positions above the first plane. Place all all 2's, 9's, and 4's in their
positions in the first plane. Place all 6's, Aces, and 8's in their positions in
the second plane. Place all 7's, 5's, and 3's in their positions in the third
plane. Place all Jacks, Queens, and Kings of Hearts and Diamonds in their
positions below the third plane. If it appears, lay the 10's of any Book
horizontally across whatever card preceded it. For example, I draw a 5 of
Spades and place it in the second position of the third plane. If next I draw
the 10 of Diamonds, I place it horizontally in the second position of the
third plane over the 5 of Spades; the coupling of a 10 with any other card
elevates that cards status above others. Because only nine cards are drawn
and the inquiry provides 12 positions, give as much attention to a thing's
exception as you do its inclusion: the Hand of God speaks both directly
and indirectly.
The challenge of this inquiry is to identify broad themes and
influences. Open your mind and broaden your gaze – many possible
perspectives will reveal themselves to you! To begin, read the first
column: this is the earliest point in time and represents how things began.
Is there a firm beginning? Is there a clear direction? Are people willing to
cooperate? Do leaders compete for recognition? Next, read the second
column: do the people or elements in the inquiry have the patience to
cooperate with others? Do egos prevent others from communicating? Are
elements of the reading competing for resources? Does it appear that the
subject or other participants are second-guessing their decisions or
uncertain how to proceed? Last, read the third column: has a firm direction
been established and are all parties satisfied with it? If not, why? Has
something of worth been attained, or have the fruits of all labors been
consolidated into the hands of the few? Does anybody present feel the
need to explain their actions or tidy up a mess? Look closely, concentrate,
read patiently, and see what is moved by the hand of God.
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THE ELEMENT OF EARTH

THE MILLENNIUM CLOCK
The element of Earth is the most solid of the elements and the one
most resistant to change. The layers of sediment in the Earth's crust as well
as the rings in trees reflect the long, slow passage of time. They testify to
the truth that all planes change and progress through their natural
movements, the difference being that some move faster and others slower.
The relative speed of the passage of different planes exists only to enable
the finite mind to identify the lessons each period of time imposes upon
the observer. The Earth, trees, and very matter of reality all testify to the
passage of time in their quiet way. In that pattern, the Millennium Clock is
the method by which the passage of infinite spirit is measured in lessons,
challenges, and other finite descriptive terms.
The first step to time the Millennium Clock is to select the cards
for the present millennium, century, decade, and year. The passage of time
is quicker as the period observed becomes smaller; likewise, the larger the
period observed the slower the passage of time. With respect to the
elements of creation, they are assigned from slowest to fastest according to
the unit of measurement: Earth to millennium; Water to century; Fire to
decade; and Air to year. According to the great Hermetic Law of Polarity,
opposites are connected and define one another: the earthy millennium
opposes the airy year, and the watery century opposes the fiery decade.
The elemental suit and numeric value of the cards chosen match the
element and number of each respective year. For example, the year 2011
would be:
• 2 (millennium, Earth): 2 of Diamonds

• 0 (century, Water): 10 of Hearts
• 1 (decade, Fire): Ace of Clubs
• 1 (year, Air): Ace of Spades
The second step to timing the Millennium Clock is to select the

cards for the month, triadic aspect, and day. The month is selected not
according to its numeric value but according to the signs of the Zodiac as
found in Tropical (Western) astrology; however, unlike in astrology where
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the advent of the individual signs is marked anywhere from the 19th
through the 23rd of a given month, the Millennium Clock observes each
sign's advent as occurring on the 22nd of each month. The number 22 is
elected to this position by virtue of its value as a master number (22/4)
whose reduction equals the four base elements and the four measurements
of time (millennium, century, decade, year), because it falls on or near the
solstices and equinoxes, and is within the cusp transition point of most
signs as observed by Western astrologers. Each member of the Court is
matched with a sign of the Zodiac: cardinal Kings, fixed Queens, and
mutable Jacks pair with their respective counterparts. Thus, the
progression of the 12 natural signs of the Zodiac is as follows:
• King of Clubs – Aries (cardinal Fire): 22 March – 21 April

• Queen of Diamonds – Taurus (fixed Earth): 22 April – 21 May
• Jack of Spades – Gemini (mutable Air): 22 May – 21 June
• King of Hearts – Cancer (cardinal Water): 22 June – 21 July
• Queen of Clubs – Leo (fixed Fire): 22 July – 21 August
• Jack of Diamonds – Virgo (mutable Earth): 22 August – 21
September
• King of Spades – Libra (cardinal Air): 22 September – 21 October
• Queen of Hearts – Scorpio (fixed Water): 22 October – 21
November
• Jack of Clubs – Sagittarius (mutable Fire): 22 November – 21
December
• King of Diamonds – Capricorn (cardinal Earth): 22 December –
21 January
• Queen of Spades – Aquarius (fixed Air): 22 January – 21
February
• Jack of Hearts – Pisces (mutable Water): 22 February – 21 March
The great Hermetic Laws of Rhythm and Vibration teach that

everything moves and does so according to a particular rhythm which if
identified may be avoided or even dominated. The faces of the Zodiac –
the Jacks, Queens, and Kings of the deck – also move according to the
Laws of Rhythm and Vibration. The faces of the Zodiac move in periods
called triads (groups of three). Each triad has three aspects (cardinal, fixed,
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and mutable) and the order in which these aspects are expressed depends
upon the face of the Zodiac in question.
For the masculine faces (Jack, Queen, and King of Spades and
Clubs), these cycles are expressed in periods of 10 days each starting with
the cardinal aspect, transitioning into the fixed aspect, and ending in the
mutable aspect. For the feminine faces (Jack, Queen, and King of Hearts
and Diamonds), these cycles are expressed in the same periods of 10 days
only they begin with the mutable aspect, transition into the fixed aspect,
and end in the cardinal aspect.
Each aspect is the number and element of its respective ruler; in
this case, the triad of the Queen of Spades would be the 9, Ace, and 5 of
Spades. Each aspect runs for a period of 10 days, though the final aspect
(either mutable or cardinal for masculine or feminine, respectively) will
run shorter or longer depending on the days remaining before succession
by the next sign of the Zodiac on the 22nd.
In the instance that an aspect is already used as either the
millennium, century, decade, or year, then the next most suitable card is
selected: a card of the same number in a complementary element.
Returning to the example of the Queen of Spades, this means that if the 9
of Spades already appears as the year, then the 9 of Clubs should be
selected instead. If the 9 of Clubs is not available, then the same number
from a neutral element is selected (the 9 of Hearts.) If a neutral element is
not available, then the hostile element is chosen (the 9 of Diamonds.) If no
9's are available, then the same pattern continues with the Aces (Air, Fire,
Water, Earth), and so on.
The cards which follow the cardinal, fixed, or mutable aspects are
the individual days of the month. With respect to the process as a whole,
the 22nd of each month is the beginning and marks the advent of each sign.
The suit of each card is selected according to the Hermetic Laws of
Rhythm and Polarity: the first card of the cycle is drawn from the same
element as the presiding sign of the Zodiac. The Jack, Queen, and King of
Spades and Clubs always begin with their respective cardinal aspect: the
Jack begins with 2; the Queen begins with 9; and the King begins with 4.
The Jack, Queen, and King of Hearts and Diamonds always begin with
their respective mutable aspect: the Jack begins with 7; the Queen begins
with 5; and the King begins with 3.
Following the chosen card the numerical value of each following
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card increases: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. When the 9 appears it is followed

by either the Ace or the 10 of the scheduled suit. The Ace takes precedence
over the 10, and the 10 is only used if no Aces are available. The reason
for this is that the Millennium Clock – like the material reality in which
we perceive ourselves – winds down and experiences diminishing returns.
Progressing upward through the numeric value of the days, the Law of
Rhythm dictates the successive movement from the fastest element to the
slowest and over again. The pendulum swing always moves in the
following direction: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. When this swing is
completed, it transitions directly out of the final element of Earth and
straight into the first element of Air. Consider the following example:
• 9 of Spades
• Ace of Clubs
• 2 of Hearts
• 3 of Diamonds
• 4 of Spades
• 5 of Clubs
• 6 of Hearts
• 7 of Diamonds
• 8 of Spades
• 9 of Clubs
The Millennium Clock teaches the lesson that no material thing

may extend into infinity: no page of the Book of Life may be used twice in
the Millennium Clock and in the natural course of events not all pages will
be available. The absence of a particular card indicates important change
and transition outside of the ordinary progress and passage of time. These
days which are characterized by cards outside of the scheduled pattern are
momentous and should be considered as having greater significance both
for good and for bad. As stated above, in the instance that the pattern
cannot be completed for a given period of time, the first step is to select a
card of the same numeric value from a friendly element; second from a
neutral element; and last from a hostile element. If no cards of the
specified number are available, the process repeats with the next highest
number.
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Combining all the elements given above, the span from 22

November - 12 December 2012 would appear as follows:
• 2 (millennium): 2 of Diamonds
• 0 (century): 10 of Hearts
• 1 (decade): Ace of Clubs
• 2 (year): 2 of Spades
• Sagittarius (November 22-Dec 21): Jack of Clubs

◦ November 22: 2 of Clubs (Sagittarius enters his cardinal
aspect and the first 10 days of his cycle.)
▪ November 23: 3 of Hearts
▪ November 24: 4 of Diamonds
▪ November 25: 5 of Spades
▪ November 26: 6 of Clubs
▪ November 27: 7 of Hearts
▪ November 28: 8 of Diamonds
▪ November 29: 9 of Spades
▪ November 30: Ace of Spades (the Ace of Clubs should
appear here, but already occupies the Decade. The Ace of
Spades, complementary to the Ace of Clubs, appears
instead.)
▪ December 1: 2 of Hearts (The 2 of Clubs should appear
here, but already occupies November 22. The 2 of Spades
and the 2 of Diamonds are second and third, but already
occupy the Year and Millennium. The last option within the
2nd count is the 2 of Hearts.)
◦ December 2: 6 of Spades (Sagittarius enters his fixed aspect
and the second 10 days of his cycle. The 6 of Clubs should
appear here, but already occupies November 26. The
complementary 6 of Spades is the next choice.)
▪ December 3: 7 of Clubs
▪ December 4: 8 of Hearts
▪ December 5: 9 of Diamonds
▪ December 6: Ace of Hearts (The Aces of Spades and Clubs
are the first and second choices but already occupy
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November 30 and the Decade. The neutral Ace of Hearts is

the first available option.)
▪ December 7: 3 of Diamonds (Nothing from the 2nd count is
available; the Rhythm skips into the 3rd count and the
element of Earth.)
▪ December 8: 4 of Spades
▪ December 9: 5 of Clubs
▪ December 10: 6 of Hearts
▪ December 11: 7 of Diamonds
◦ December 12: 7 of Spades (Sagittarius enters his mutable
aspect and the third 10 days of his cycle.)
The Millennium Clock may be timed and read in the same manner
as an astrological natal chart or a numerological life path, but its greatest
strength lies not in predicting future events but in predicting future
challenges. It is wise to read the clock each morning and meditate on the
message for the day.
When reading the Millennium Clock each day, reflect on the
following questions: What challenge does the planet face for the present
millennium – what grand obstacles lay before the spiritual development of
all sentient beings? What challenge do the nations of the world face in this
century – as the world culture grows and develops, what forces impel its
growth and behavior? Including the century, but more specifically
regarding the decade, what challenges and obstacles are presented to the
present generation? For those passing their formative years in this decade,
what influences predominantly shape their attitudes and mind-set? What
rapid currents are in movement this very year? What broad challenges
sweep the globe at this very moment and demand the attention of all for
the present year? How do the forces of the millennium, century, decade,
and year cooperate? How do they oppose one another?
For immediate concerns and insight, turn your attention to the year,
month, triadic cycle, and day: what do these currents of events have in
store for you? What challenges, lessons, obstacles, and opportunities for
growth are presently available? What can you do in this very moment on
this very day to change the outcome favorably? Never forget to wind the
Millennium Clock daily, watch the passage of time, and learn the lessons
given to you.
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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF MENTALISM

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"As above, so below; as below so above."

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"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates."

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THE GREAT HERMETIC LAW OF RHYTHM

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to ensure she remembers where they are.

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or materials. She can be trusted to stretch whatever is available as far as it

The Book of Life is a sacred repository of knowledge. Do not

THE ELEMENT OF AIR

The second plane of the Sacred Union is the identity, or in other

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THE ELEMENT OF FIRE

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THE ELEMENT OF WATER

The element of Water is that of change and chaos. The waters of

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THE ELEMENT OF EARTH

• 2 (millennium, Earth): 2 of Diamonds

The second step to timing the Millennium Clock is to select the

• King of Clubs – Aries (cardinal Fire): 22 March – 21 April

The great Hermetic Laws of Rhythm and Vibration teach that

card increases: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. When the 9 appears it is followed

The Millennium Clock teaches the lesson that no material thing

Combining all the elements given above, the span from 22

• Sagittarius (November 22-Dec 21): Jack of Clubs

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