The Tarot of Eli, LLC-Minor Arcana: Thoth Tarot-2 of Disks -Change & The Arcane Tarot- 2 Pentacles

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The pastel art of the Thoth 2 of Disks — Change illustrates the profound Hermetic principle of Harmonious Change. At first glance this idea may challenge the subconscious survival instinct, which equates security with stability and control. Yet this instinct is deceptive. No moment in the universe is ever repeated; existence itself is perpetual transformation.

Life thrives precisely because matter is dynamic. Carbon—the elemental foundation of organic life—demonstrates this principle. With four valence electrons, carbon bonds easily with many other elements, forming the complex molecular structures that sustain biological existence. Its adaptability makes it the great architect of living forms.

Modern astrophysics reveals that carbon itself is born in the furnaces of red giant stars through the triple-alpha process, where helium nuclei fuse to create carbon atoms. Thus the element that builds living organisms originates in stellar evolution. In a literal sense, life is the refined ash of ancient stars.

This stellar origin resonates deeply with Western Hermetic symbolism. In the Thelemic tradition of Aleister Crowley, the Scarlet Woman or Babalon represents the sacred vessel of creation—often misunderstood as the “Harlot” because she receives and unites all forces without restriction. Her openness is not moral corruption but creative power.

Carbon mirrors this same archetypal function on the atomic level. Because it bonds freely with other elements, it becomes the universal matrix from which organic structures arise. What chemistry calls bonding versatility, Hermetic symbolism might describe as sacred communion. Chaos becomes form through relationship.

On the Tree of Life, this creative interplay appears where Force and Form unite. The electric impulse of Chokmah (Wisdom) and the magnetic matrix of Binah (Understanding) give rise to manifestation within Malkuth, the material kingdom. Carbon mediates this same union of energy and structure, translating stellar fire into living matter.

The serpent forming a lemniscate on the Thoth 2 of Disks expresses this eternal rhythm. The figure-eight symbolizes infinity, the continuous circulation of energy between opposites. It is the same symbol Crowley placed above the Magus in the form of the lemniscate, representing limitless creative flow.

This serpentine loop also echoes the Ouroboros, the serpent that devours its own tail. Nature constantly consumes and renews itself. Organic life survives by transforming other forms of matter into new expressions of energy. Order dissolves into chaos, and chaos reorganizes into new order.

Astrophysics recognizes this same cosmic cycle. Stars generate elements, explode, and seed galaxies with the materials that later form planets and living organisms. Life is therefore not an anomaly but an extension of stellar evolution. Conscious beings are literally organized starlight.

From a Hermetic perspective, this suggests that consciousness itself may be the universe reflecting upon its own structure. What we call spirit may be the informational awareness carried by energy. Photons carry both energy and information; in a similar sense, life may be understood as energy becoming self-aware through form.

The crowned serpent on the Thoth card also alludes to Kether, the first Sephirah, the limitless source of all manifestation. Kether is often symbolized by the diamond—pure light beyond color. From this unity emerge the dual principles that structure existence. Thus the Two represents the first appearance of polarity within the infinite.

In Gematria, the number 2 symbolizes balance, reflection, and relationship. Duality is not conflict but complementarity: light and shadow, positive and negative, masculine and feminine. Through interaction these opposites generate creation.

This principle is echoed in the Taoist Yin-Yang, also present in the looping disks of the Thoth card. The light half represents electric force, the dark half magnetic form. In Qabalistic terms this is the eternal union of active and receptive powers from which all phenomena arise.

Astrologically the card corresponds to Jupiter in Capricorn. Jupiter represents expansion and growth, while Capricorn represents structure and discipline. Their combination produces organized evolution—growth that occurs through effort, balance, and intelligent adaptation.

Thus, the card teaches that change is not random destruction but structured transformation. Wisdom arises when the expansive forces of life are grounded within form. Through patience and discipline, energy becomes purposeful creation.

The two disks themselves resemble a cosmic dance, suggesting the ancient truth that life moves rhythmically. Before language, humanity understood existence through dance and ritual movement. In Sanskrit the word Yoga means union or communion—the same principle represented by the intertwined disks.

When opposing forces move in harmony, consciousness expands. The union of inner masculine and feminine—animus and anima—allows the unconscious and conscious mind to cooperate. This integration dissolves the illusion of separation and restores awareness of the deeper unity of existence.

From the Hermetic viewpoint, each individual is a living expression of the divine creative impulse. The God-name of Kether, Eheieh, means “I Will Be.” Every living being is a fulfillment of that primordial declaration.

We are therefore not merely physical organisms but expressions of cosmic light organized into carbon form. The body is the temporary vehicle through which consciousness experiences sensation and knowledge.

Thus, the phrase, "The other side of the Mirror" is the Real Creative side. Or we can say that the image in the reflected side of the mirror is subject to the self-conceptual presentation of I AM radiated as form from the invisible side of the mirror. It is, therefore, proper to say that I AM is real, for it describes "existence" and what the I AM thinks it is (as a Me), is all assumption/self-reflection which is also called "illusion" and/or the theory of what I AM.

You as Spirit-Mind-Body represent an experiment in Self-Awareness, present the theories of self as thought and prove them as life expanding or not by experience. Remembering that all experiments are failures until they aren't keeps one experimenting with Self-awareness as a manifestation of I AM.

In this sense, humanity is the universe exploring itself.

We are the dance of energy becoming aware.

We are the light of the stars discovering form.

And through that form, life continues its eternal rhythm of harmonious change.

The Arcane Tarot – Two of Pentacles presents a familiar and simplified version of the card commonly seen in modern tarot decks. Two pentagrams—one red and one blue—are linked together within a modified golden figure-eight pattern, suspended against a midnight-blue background. The image emphasizes balance, adaptability, and the management of multiple responsibilities. The figure-eight shape hints at continual movement between two conditions, suggesting the need to maintain equilibrium while circumstances shift.

In practical divination, the Arcane card therefore speaks to multi-tasking and the balancing of priorities. One may be successfully managing several demands at once, yet the warning is clear: too much activity can lead to exhaustion. The card encourages moderation and the conscious re-ordering of obligations. In relationship matters, this card may indicate that emotional priorities are being weighed against practical demands such as career, family, or personal responsibilities. The question becomes whether sufficient attention is being given to the relationship itself, or whether external pressures are creating imbalance. In career matters, the symbolism often reflects a hectic environment where many tasks compete for attention. The lesson here is to avoid taking on more than one can realistically manage and to ensure that effort and compensation remain in fair proportion.

When reversed, the meaning intensifies into overextension and imbalance. One may be stretched too thin, attempting to maintain control over too many obligations. The remedy is to step back, reassess priorities, and restore equilibrium before disorder overtakes the situation.

While this interpretation captures the practical psychology of the card, the Thoth Tarot – 2 of Disks (Change) expresses the same principle on a far deeper metaphysical level.

In the Thoth card, two disks bearing yin-yang symbols move within the coils of a crowned serpent forming the lemniscate, the ancient sign of infinity. Rather than merely juggling responsibilities, the Thoth symbolism depicts the cosmic law of perpetual transformation. The serpent represents the eternal circulation of energy, while the disks symbolize the rhythmic exchange of opposing forces.

Thus, where the Arcane Tarot focuses on everyday balance—managing time, work, and relationships—the Thoth card reveals the universal principle behind that balance. The card is attributed to Jupiter in Capricorn, meaning expansive energy being disciplined into structured manifestation. Change is not chaos but organized evolution.

From the standpoint of Western Hermetic Qabalah, the card belongs to the realm of the Twos, which correspond to Chokmah, the sphere of Wisdom, where the first motion of energy begins to express itself. Here the elements are still pure, moving in harmony before conflict or fragmentation arise. The constant movement of the lemniscate shows that stability is not achieved through rigidity but through continuous adjustment.

In this way the Arcane Tarot image portrays the human experience of juggling life's demands, while the Thoth card reveals the cosmic mechanics behind that experience. Life itself maintains balance by flowing between opposites—expansion and contraction, activity and rest, order and chaos.

The deeper teaching is that harmony does not come from stopping change but from moving with it intelligently. When we learn to adapt to the rhythm of transformation, what appears to be instability becomes the very mechanism that sustains life.

The appearance of the 2 of Disks (Change) indicates that the querent is entering a period of movement and transformation within the material world. Circumstances surrounding work, finances, responsibilities, or daily conditions are shifting. Often this change becomes noticeable within two weeks or two months, reflecting the rhythm of the number two as the first motion of manifested forces.

At its core, this card represents the Law of Cause and Effect. Thoughts, emotions, and intentions gradually organize the conditions of one’s life. What the mind continually focuses upon becomes magnetized by feeling and begins to shape the environment in which the individual lives.

Modern physics offers a curious parallel: observation influences the observed. In a similar metaphysical sense, thoughts charged with emotional energy—whether love or fear—tend to crystallize into experience. Emotion is literally energy in motion, giving direction and vitality to thought. Thus perspective becomes a powerful creative tool for conscious beings.

On a practical level, the 2 of Disks often suggests the ability to balance or juggle multiple responsibilities. One may be handling several projects, situations, or commitments at the same time. Adaptability becomes the key to success.

From a Hermetic perspective, this balancing reflects the inner equilibrium between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind—symbolically the masculine and feminine principles within every individual. When these forces cooperate, life becomes a form of playful creativity, and challenges are approached with curiosity and flexibility.

When these forces fall into conflict, however, life can feel unstable and chaotic. Yet the deeper teaching of the card is that chaos itself is not an enemy. Disorder often precedes reorganization. By allowing change to unfold and then consciously reshaping it, one participates in the ongoing creative process of existence.

The Thoth symbolism reminds us that we are not merely victims of circumstance but observers and participants in the flow of life. In Qabalistic terms, this creative inheritance flows from Chokmah (Wisdom) and Binah (Understanding)—the primordial forces whose interaction generates manifestation. The divine declaration of Kether, Eheieh — “I Will Be,” expresses the eternal impulse toward becoming.

Thus the 2 of Disks teaches that transformation is the universal constant. What appears as opposites are simply different expressions of the same current of energy moving through form.

If the card is ill-dignified or negatively influenced by surrounding cards, it may indicate:

• Instability or difficulty maintaining balance

• Disharmony or discord between responsibilities

• Feeling overwhelmed by competing demands

• A need to withdraw temporarily and regain equilibrium

When approached with awareness, however, this card reminds the querent that change is not something to fear—it is the very mechanism through which life renews itself.

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