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ATU 10 – The Thoth Fortune Card

The Path of Caph: The Fist of the Magus & the Revolving Gate of Power

ATU X of the Thoth Tarot—Fortune—is far more than the popular notion of “luck” or “random destiny.” In the Hermetic Qabalah, this card is the glyph of the Path of Caph (Kaph), whose name means Fist. This is the grasping, enclosing, completing gesture of consciousness—an act of mastery, not passivity. Caph is the hand that closes, the moment the mind finally comprehends its own cyclic nature.

1. The Path of Caph on the Tree of Life

Caph runs from Chesed (4 – Mercy) to Netzach (7 – Victory) on the Pillar of Mercy.
This means:

• It is a descending path, carrying the grace, benevolence, and expansive force of Chesed down into the emotional-instinctual sphere of Netzach.

• It connects the Higher Self to the Personality, bridging the cosmic architecture of divine order (Chesed) into the passionate rhythms of human embodiment (Netzach).

• It is the channel through which the Higher Self influences the instincts, transforming raw desire into destiny.

This is why ATU X is profoundly initiatory: it is the moment the aspirant recognizes that the wheel is turning through them—not around them.

2. Jupiter: The Giver of Formed Fortune

The planet Jupiter governs Caph.
Look to the bottom corners of the Thoth Fortune card:

• Bottom left: the Hebrew letter כ (Caph)

• Bottom right: the glyph of Jupiter

Their placement mirrors their occult function: the expansive Jovian force “fills the fist,” granting the aspirant the ability to hold and shape the cycles of their life.

Jupiter is not merely “good luck”—it is cosmic order expanding through you.
It is the benevolence you have earned through alignment with your own divine architecture.

3. The Wheel is Not Chance—It is Law in Motion

One of the great misunderstandings of modern Tarot is treating the Wheel as a “roulette of fate.” But in Hermetic science—especially the system underlying the Thoth Tarot—there is no accident, no blind chance.

The Wheel turns because:

• Cause has been set in motion.

• Choice has taken form.

• Karma (in its original meaning of action) circulates back to its origin.

The “Fortune” that arrives is nothing but the echo of your own Will, returning along the curve of the wheel.

Thus ATU X teaches:

You are not a victim of fate—you are the axis on which fate turns.

4. The Interchange of Opposites Makes the Wheel Turn

On the Thoth card, the Wheel is surrounded by the traditional triad:

• Hermanubis (ascending force)

• The Sphinx (balancing intelligence)

• The Typhon/Set figure (descending force)

These are not “characters”—they are ancient powers of the psyche:

• Rise

• Balance

• Fall

This triadic engine is what produces fortune, fate, and all cyclic manifestation. Crowley understood that nothing moves without the tension of opposites. Fortune is the alchemy of polarity—the interplay of ascent and descent, expansion and contraction, mercy and victory.

5. Caph as Completion and Comprehension

Because “Caph” means fist, it implies:

• Grasping an idea

• Closing a cycle

• Holding the seed of a new beginning

• Completing a karmic arc

This is why Fortune is one of the most liberating initiations on the Tree.
It represents the moment the aspirant’s hand closes around the truth: I have made this wheel turn.

6. The Hidden Hermetic Lesson of Fortune

The Fortune card signals that consciousness is ready to take the next step in its evolution:

• no longer identifying with the forms on the wheel,

• but identifying with the axis.

The axis is the inner I AM, the unmoved center.
When the aspirant stands in that place, the Wheel becomes not a fate, but a tool of manifestation.

Arcane Tarot – Key 10 – Wheel of Fortune

Cycles, Change & the Sovereignty of the I AM

In the Arcane Tarot, Key 10 depicts the great Wheel turning through the cycles of existence—change, rise, fall, renewal, dissolution, and rebirth. At first glance, this may appear to be a card of unpredictability or “fate.” But the deeper spiritual implication echoes the ancient Hermetic axiom:

“Above all things, know thyself.”

Only the unawakened personality is shocked by change. Only the fragmented psyche believes the Wheel is random. In truth, the Wheel reflects the radius of your own consciousness. As you expand, so does your influence over the patterns that shape your life.

Destiny vs. Fate: The Great Distinction

This card teaches a crucial truth often lost in modern interpretations:

• Destiny is fixed.

• Fate is fluid.

Your Destiny is sealed in the sphere of Kether (Eheieh – “I Am”).
You exist because the Monad willed you into being. Your Divine Self is already fulfilled in the Infinite—your existence is your destiny.

But Fate is the province of your freedom of choice.
You steer how your destiny manifests as experience within the realms of time. Therefore:

You are either a soul tossed about by the Wheel, or the I AM that stands as the still axle upon which the Wheel revolves.

Unseen Forces & the Cycles of Becoming

The spiritual imagery of this card reminds us that unseen forces—your own Higher Self among them—move the circumstances of your life. These forces are not against you; they are the invisible mechanics of your soul’s evolution.

Just as the tides follow the Moon, so too does your life follow the inner tides of:

• desire

• fear

• clarity

• belief

• and Will

The Wheel simply reveals what has always been operating beneath the surface.

Upright Meaning

All is Mind.
Life reflects your thinking—whether conscious or unconscious. Events the body calls “good” or “bad” are simply the results of mental causes returning to their origin. What we label “misfortune” is often the correction that leads to wisdom; what we call “fortune” is the reward of prior clarity.

This card signals:

• A major turning point

• A cycle completing

• A new rhythm beginning

• A chance to rise with greater awareness

Enjoy the blessings that appear, and let the challenges teach you.
You are the solution, not the problem. You can act with knowledge or react with ignorance—your choice determines your fate.

Relationships

A relationship may be entering a new phase—deepening, dissolving, or transforming.
If you are single, a destined encounter may be approaching.
Either way, the Wheel is moving forward. Stay centered, not swept away.

Career

Fortune favors movement.
This card heralds:

• advancement

• a new opportunity

• a shift in environment

• or a role that better aligns with your abilities

A rise in status or finances is possible, but you must stay adaptable and receptive.

Reversed

A reversed Wheel often appears when one resists the natural flow of change.
It may indicate:

• clinging to the familiar

• fighting the inevitable

• trying to control what is beyond your authority

• ignoring the inner call to shift direction

The message is simple:

Control what is yours—Release what is not.
When you stop resisting, the wheel begins to turn again.

In the sacred symmetry of the Tree of Life, the interplay of Geburah (5) and Chesed (4) is essential to understanding the occult mechanics behind the Wheel of Fortune. These two Sephiroth represent opposite poles of divine activity—yet they eternally exchange force with form, much like the rising and falling currents that keep the Wheel turning.

Geburah, the Fifth Sephirah, is Feminine in nature and associated with Severity, Strength, and Saturnian law. She is the Will-to-Form: the uncompromising matrix that gives structure, boundary, and consequence. In her realm, nothing is “given”—only earned. She is the Great Enforcer of the Hermetic maxim: “As you sow, so shall you reap.”
She does not punish—she simply balances. She returns to you exactly what you project into the world.

Chesed, the Fourth Sephirah, is Masculine, ruled by Jupiter and called Mercy or Loving-Kindness. His nature is the expansive Will-to-Force: the desire to grow, to bless, to extend grace. Because Force can be withheld, Chesed can choose mercy. Because Force seeks affirmation, the Masculine principle can be seduced by flattery, praise, or sycophancy—thus even the great Jovian Father is not immune to the “inflation” of ego.

This divine polarity—Saturn’s uncompromising Form and Jupiter’s generous Force—is constantly exchanging currents across the Tree. Their dynamic tension is visually expressed in the ten spokes of the Thoth Fortune card’s Wheel, symbolizing the ten Sephiroth engaged in perpetual circulation. This wheel is not random but is the visible reflection of the invisible equilibrium between force and form, mercy and severity, expansion and restriction.

The Wheel turns because these opposites are always in motion.
It is this cosmic exchange—this ceaseless balancing of the Father’s Mercy and the Mother’s Form—that sets the rhythm of fate, karma, and personal evolution.

In The Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom, Dr. Paul Foster Case names the Path of Caph the Intelligence of Conciliation—a title that perfectly captures its role as the harmonizer of opposing forces. Case describes this Path as functioning like a gyroscope: two wheels interlocking, spinning in contrary directions, yet producing stability through motion. This is a profound metaphor for ATU X, for the Wheel of Fortune is not chaos, but regulated change—the reconciliation of opposites through perpetual movement.

This Intelligence mediates between active, rotating polarities: ascent and descent, mercy and severity, expansion and contraction, spirit and matter. These currents do not cancel each other; they produce balance by motion, just as a gyroscope remains upright not by stillness, but by spin.

The Sphinx-like goddess crowning the Wheel in the Thoth Tarot symbolizes this stabilizing intelligence. She may be compared to Demeter, the Greek Mother Goddess of grain, cycles, and the seasonal turning of life. Demeter is the archetype of fruitful order, the guarantor of continuity amid transformation. Her presence atop the wheel signifies the governing intelligence that ensures the cycles of fate unfold according to spiritual law, not whim.

Historically, after Alexander’s conquest of Egypt, Greek art increasingly depicted Demeter with sphinx-like features, merging the Greek fertility mother with the Egyptian guardian of mysteries. Thus, the “female sphinx” becomes an apt emblem for the Path of Caph—simultaneously stabilizing and enigmatic, representing the cosmic intelligence that holds the axis firm while the wheel around her turns.

This Path teaches that change is the only universal constant, yet within change there is order; within motion there is balance; and within the turning of the Wheel, a silent, centered intelligence maintains perfect equilibrium.

The Qabalistic Sphinx: Master of the Elements & Guardian of the Turning Wheel

In Hermetic Qabalah, the Sphinx is far more than a mythic guardian—it is the Synthesis of all Elemental Forces, the perfected composite of the four animal powers that underpin manifested existence. Much like the Pentagram—where Spirit stands as the Fifth Element governing the four terrestrial elements—the Sphinx symbolizes the inherent sovereignty of the awakened Human over the elemental world.

This is not metaphor but doctrine:
Spirit governs form. Consciousness commands matter.

The Four Enochian Sphinxes

Within the Golden Dawn’s Enochian corpus, the Sphinx appears in four distinct forms:

• Bull (Earth)

• Eagle (Water, the exalted form of Scorpio)

• Man (Air)

• Lion (Fire)

These same four faces appear:

• in the Tetramorph of Ezekiel,

• in the Chariot of the Apocalypse,

• in alchemical Chimera/Dragon symbolism,

• and in later Hermetic depictions of the composite guardian of the Mysteries.

These are the four fixed signs of the Zodiac, the stable “corners” of the heavens from which equilibrium is generated.

The Wheel as Perpetual Motion of the Four Powers

The Thoth Fortune card depicts a Wheel driven by the interplay of these elemental forces:

• The Eagle balances the Human

• The Lion counterpoises the Bull

This is the glyph of perpetual motion, the elemental engine of creation. The Wheel turns because the fixed powers push against each other, rising and falling in rhythmic rotation.

This matches Ezekiel’s vision of “wheels within wheels”—a perfect Qabalistic description of the gyroscopic nature of the Path of Caph.

The Sphinx as the Higher Self in Tiphareth

Atop the Wheel sits the Sphinx, representing the directing intelligence of the Higher Self, centered in Tiphareth (Beauty), the 6th Sephirah.

This Sphinx is not merely decorative—she is:

• The balancer during cycles of change

• The Gate Keeper who allows only as much force as the Personality can safely absorb

• The mediator between the Supernal Will and the incarnate Ego

• The stabilizing intelligence of the Path of Caph

Her stillness atop the spinning Wheel is your stillness within change: the point of serenity that remains unmoved while everything else turns.

Atop the Wheel sits the Sphinx, representing the directing intelligence of the Higher Self, centered in Tiphareth (Beauty), the 6th Sephirah.

This Sphinx is not merely decorative—she is:

• The balancer during cycles of change

• The Gate Keeper who allows only as much force as the Personality can safely absorb

• The mediator between the Supernal Will and the incarnate Ego

• The stabilizing intelligence of the Path of Caph

Her stillness atop the spinning Wheel is your stillness within change: the point of serenity that remains unmoved while everything else turns.

Sphinx & Triple Goddess: Keeper of Life and Death

Because she holds the secret of life, death, and rebirth, the Sphinx corresponds to the ancient Greek Triple Goddess—the Moirai or Fates:

• Clotho, the Spinner

• Lachesis, the Measurer

• Atropos, the Cutter of the thread

Traditional Tarot decks often depict these three as the unseen powers turning the Wheel of Fortune.

Thus the Sphinx becomes the guardian of the Path of Caph, the gate through which the soul enters embodiment (birth) and through which it passes again (death). She governs the timing, the measure, and the balance of cycles.

The Atomic Wheel of Life

The true “pushing force” of the Wheel is atomic rotation—the ceaseless dance of electrons, the perpetual motion that underlies all material existence. In this sense, the Wheel is not mythical at all but scientific: everything in manifest reality spins.

• Atoms rotate

• Planets revolve

• Galaxies spiral

• Consciousness cycles

The Wheel of Fortune is the microcosmic and macrocosmic glyph of this universal spiral motion.

And the Sphinx—composed of all four fixed powers with Spirit enthroned above them—remains the ever-watchful guardian ensuring that this motion unfolds according to divine equilibrium.

To add more information to aid in understanding this Tarot Key, one will find the transposition of the letters TARO, which appears on the Rider-Waite-Smith Wheel of Fortune, which may make the following five words: ROTA-TARO-ORAT-TORA-ATOR. "Ator" is the old Latin form of the Egyptian Goddess Hathor (Mother God). Therefore, this grammatically improper Latin sentence is often translated as, " The Wheel of Tarot speaks the Laws of Hathor (Laws of Nature)"; Hathor (the Egyptian Mother Goddess), being represented here as the sphinx.

Physiologically, the Wheel represents the law of periodicity in mental activity, whereby, mental states tend to reoccur in definite rhythms, as well as the law of the involution of the undifferentiated conscious energy, and its evolution through a series of personalized forms of itself. It is the Law of Cause and Effect, making sure that we "reap what we sow'".

The Sphinx as Gatekeeper of Inner Consciousness

The Sphinx on the Thoth Fortune card, though often overlooked, carries a profound initiatory message. In the Western Mysteries, the Sphinx is not merely symbolic—it is the living threshold between the Personality and the Higher Self. Its presence atop the Wheel signifies that self-knowledge is the key that stops the cycle of unconscious repetition.

The question of the Sphinx is an extension of the ancient Greek axiom:

“Man, know thyself.”

To answer the riddle correctly is to recognize one’s true identity as the I AM, the Solar Self in Tiphareth rather than the reactive personality in Malkuth.

The Fate of the Sphinx in Initiation

In the Oedipus legend, the Sphinx destroys itself after its riddle is solved. Qabalistically, this is not a death but a dissolution. The Sphinx “throws itself back into the Sea”—which for the Qabalist is the Sea of Binah, the Great Mother, or on a psychological level, the Ocean of the Universal Collective Unconscious.

The meaning is clear:

• Once the initiate demonstrates true self-knowledge, the Gatekeeper is no longer needed.

• The Sphinx returns to its source, having fulfilled its function.

• The path becomes open, and consciousness may rise beyond the cyclic limitations of the Wheel.

This is why the Path of Caph mediates between Chesed and Netzach—only a balanced soul may bypass the gravitational pull of old patterns.

The Protection of the Sphinx

If the aspirant cannot answer the riddle—if they do not yet know themselves—then the Sphinx “slays” them. This is not cruelty; it is protection.

To be “slain” is to be:

• Returned to Malkuth, the 10th Sephirah

• Sent back into material incarnation

• Redirected to continue the work of integration in time and space

The Personality that is not yet prepared to withstand the force of the Higher Self is prevented from moving prematurely into realms of consciousness it cannot stabilize. Like all true guardians, the Sphinx protects both the threshold and the aspirant.

Thus:

Only those who know themselves may pass.
Those who do not are redirected to the world of form to gain the required equilibrium.

The Sphinx as the Test of Caph

In the cycle of ATU 10, the Sphinx represents:

• The final question before ascent

• The balancing of the four elements under the dominion of Spirit

• The test of identity required to move from lower fate to higher destiny

• The guardian who ensures that consciousness evolves in proper measure

The Wheel turns for all beings—but the Sphinx determines whether you rise with it or repeat it.

The Thoth Card also illustrates a dog faced monkey, on the left side of the wheel which is in reference to the Plutonian- Cynocephalus. Cynocephalus is not only the companion of Ibis headed Thoth but also the symbol of time and eternity.

Thoth, being called the Lord of Holy Words by the Ancient Greeks (as Hemes) and Egyptians, was said to be the inventor of writing and scribe for the Gods who records the results of the weighing of the Souls on the Path of Lamed (See the past blog on the Adjustment Card). Thoth is also said to divide time into months, seasons, and years.

Thus, his companion is Cynocephalus who often represents the symbol for time and eternity and to us moderns would represent the "False Ego" who is bound by time and is infected by a "mind virus" from the shadow of Self. Also, this monkey, suggest mischievousness', which is a description of words themselves as their interpretation more often than not, relies on personal experience.

Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and magic, is often depicted with an ibis head. He is also frequently accompanied by a baboon, a sacred animal associated with him. The baboon does not have a specific personal name in most Egyptian texts, but it represents significant symbolic meanings.

In Egyptian mythology, the baboon companion of Thoth symbolizes several key aspects:

1. Wisdom and Knowledge: Baboons were believed to possess great wisdom, similar to Thoth, who was revered as the god of wisdom and knowledge.

2. Dawn and Sun Worship: Baboons were observed to greet the sunrise with a kind of ritualistic chattering, which ancient Egyptians interpreted as worship. This behavior linked them to Thoth, who was also connected with the moon and the measurement of time.

3. Justice and Judgment: In the context of the afterlife, baboons were associated with the weighing of the heart ceremony, a critical aspect of the judgment process where Thoth played a vital role. The baboon was seen as a mediator in the scales of justice.

4. Writing and Scribes: Since Thoth was the patron of scribes, baboons were often depicted holding writing tools, underscoring their association with record-keeping and scholarly activities.

While the baboon itself is not given a specific personal name in the same way Thoth is, its representation carries deep symbolic meanings that reinforce and complement the attributes of Thoth within Egyptian mythology.

The Thoth Tarot- Key 10-Fortune card, depicts the interaction between the triple forces of the Sphinx, Hermanubis and Typhon. Hermanubis is a dual god, combining Horus and Anubis and is written as Heru-em-Anpu, meaning Horus as Anubis. Sword in hand, Heru-em-Anpu is often depicted in mythology as the slayer of Typhon, who is illustrated as a snake or crocodile.

Typhon originally was of Greek origin and was involved in the mythological wars of supremacy by the Gods. But as time developed the complexity of myths, Typhon became the dark aspect of Osiris known as Set. Hence, the combination of these symbols plays out the counter-changing influence of Light and Dark energy. In Quantum physics, Dark Energy is the Pushing Force, the "vibrations" that spins the universe and pushes it outward, this may cause one to wonder if "death" is the pushing force for Life. As life dies, to be alive and/or organic life eats itself to stay alive.

More than most, the determination of this Fortune or the Great Wheel's interpretation, good or bad, depends on the cards surrounding it.

Since you are Spirit, which comes from the Greek word "spiro" which means breath or to breathe, your action is the breath that enlivens the body. You are therefore connected to the Breath of the Universal I AM! In Western Hermetic Qabalah, that Universal Breath began with Kether whose god name is Eheieh, which sounds like the exhalation of breath; an exhalation that becomes the Fool.

Within the Western Hermetic Mysteries, there is a concept analogous to the "Universal Breath." This idea is deeply intertwined with Hermetic philosophy, which draws upon ancient Egyptian, Greek, and mystical traditions to explore the nature of reality, the divine, and the human soul. Here's an in-depth exploration of this concept:

1. Understanding Hermeticism

Hermeticism is a spiritual, philosophical, and esoteric tradition based primarily on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. Central to Hermeticism are the principles that govern the cosmos, the relationship between the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual), and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

2. The Concept of Universal Breath in Hermeticism

The "Universal Breath" in Hermetic Mysteries can be understood through several interconnected concepts:

**a. Pneuma and Spirit

• Pneuma: Borrowed from ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Stoicism and later adopted by Hermetic thinkers, pneuma refers to the vital spirit or life force that permeates all existence. It is considered the animating principle of the universe and all living beings.

• Spirit (Spiritus): In Latin, spiritus also means "breath" and "spirit." Hermetic texts often use these terms interchangeably to denote the divine essence that sustains life and connects all things.

**b. The Divine Breath as Creation

Hermetic cosmology posits that the universe was brought into existence through the divine breath of the One or the All (often referred to as The All in Hermetic texts). This breath is not merely a metaphor but is seen as the active, creative force that shapes reality.

• Creation Ex Nihilo: While not identical to the Abrahamic concept of creation ex nihilo (creation out of nothing), the Hermetic Divine Breath implies a similar creative emanation from the source.

**c. Breath as a Medium of Connection

The Universal Breath serves as a medium that connects the divine with the material world. It acts as the bridge between the spiritual and physical realms, enabling the flow of divine energy into creation and facilitating the ascent of the soul back to the divine.

3. Symbolism and Practices Related to Universal Breath

**a. Breath in Meditation and Ritual

Breathing techniques are integral to many Hermetic practices. Controlled breathing (pranayama in Eastern traditions, though adopted differently in Hermeticism) is used to align the practitioner’s spirit with the Universal Breath, fostering spiritual clarity and connection.

**b. Alchemy and Transformation

In Hermetic alchemy, the transformation of base materials into noble ones (like lead into gold) is symbolic of the soul’s purification and elevation. The Universal Breath symbolizes the divine force that facilitates this transformation, both materially and spiritually.

**c. Hermetic Texts and the Breath

Key Hermetic texts, such as the "Corpus Hermeticum," often reference breath as a symbol of divine life and consciousness. For instance:

• Corpus Hermeticum, Poimandres (Book I): Discusses the creation of the cosmos through the breath of the divine mind.
• The Emerald Tablet: While more cryptic, it alludes to fundamental principles that can be interpreted as the breath of creation and existence.

4. Comparative Perspectives

**a. **Similar Concepts in Other Traditions

The idea of a universal life force or breath is not unique to Hermeticism and appears in various spiritual and philosophical traditions:

• Prana (Hinduism and Yoga): The vital life force that permeates the universe.
• Qi or Chi (Chinese Philosophy and Taoism): The fundamental energy present in all things.
• Ruach (Hebrew): Often translated as "spirit" or "breath," representing the divine presence.

Hermeticism integrates these concepts into its own framework, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all existence through a universal life force.

**b. Gnostic Influences

Hermeticism shares similarities with Gnostic traditions, particularly in the emphasis on inner knowledge (gnosis) and the breath as a means of connecting with the divine. Both traditions view the material world as a manifestation of deeper spiritual truths.

5. Theological Implications of the Universal Breath

The Universal Breath in Hermetic Mysteries has profound theological implications:

• Immanence of the Divine: The divine is present within all things through the Universal Breath, emphasizing a pantheistic or panentheistic view of the cosmos.
• Human Potential: Humans, possessing a spark of the Universal Breath, have the potential to achieve gnosis and reunite with the divine source.
• Interconnectedness: All life is interconnected through the Universal Breath, fostering a sense of unity and harmony within the universe.

6. Practical Applications in Hermetic Practice

**a. **Meditative Breathing

Practitioners engage in specific breathing exercises to attune themselves to the Universal Breath, facilitating deeper meditation and spiritual experiences.

**b. **Visualization Techniques

Visualizing the flow of the Universal Breath through the body and the cosmos helps in aligning personal energy with universal forces, promoting healing and spiritual growth.

**c. **Rituals and Invocations

Rituals often invoke the Universal Breath as a means of connecting with divine energies, seeking blessings, or performing spiritual transformations.

Conclusion

The Universal Breath in Western Hermetic Mysteries is a central metaphor and practical concept representing the divine life force that sustains and connects all aspects of the universe. It encapsulates the Hermetic understanding of creation, the interdependence of the spiritual and material worlds, and the potential for human beings to engage with and harness this universal energy for spiritual enlightenment and transformation.

If you're interested in exploring this concept further, here are some recommended readings:

• "The Corpus Hermeticum" translated by G.R.S. Mead
• "Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius" translated by Brian P. Copenhaver
• "The Kybalion" by Three Initiates (for a modern Hermetic perspective)

Like the Tao says, " If it is here, it is there, and if it is there it is here. If it is not here, it is not there and if it is not there it's not here." Hence, if you are not authentic, you aren't here and therefore, you are not seen there. Be as the Spiritual Power that you are, and your presence will be both here and there, as will your "breath".

If you have questions concerning Thoth Tarot or Western hermetism click on Eli's Thoth Tarot Guide for more information.

When the Arcane Tarot- Key-10- Wheel of Fortune or the Thoth ATU 10- Fortune Card is thrown during a reading, it implies:

• Life is moving and busy here, so breakthroughs in prosperity and abundance are approaching fast.  
• This is a good luck card depicting rewards and recognition for things completed. 
• Going with the natural flow of life, being flexible and open to new opportunities.  
• A change in karma, from bad luck to good luck. 
• Chance of circumstances.
• Grabbing hold of Fate.
• Time to take what life has given you.
• Destiny, ending of a problem.

If ill defined by surrounding cards, it implies:

• Difficulty adjusting to changes.
• Resistance to change.
• Fatalism. 
• Turns for the Worst.

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