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# 3. Filled with Understanding of its perfect law, I am guided, moment by moment, along the path of liberation.

The Thoth 3 of Disks – Works signifies endurance, disciplined application, and the determined force of sustained effort. This is not merely labor, but consecrated work—the ability to give something “the Works,” as one might say of a richly adorned meal, yet in this case, the feast is the focused will of the Magus made manifest. No task is too great when it is aligned with one's True Will.

This card is associated with nobility of purpose—trade, craftsmanship, constructive ambition, and earned recognition. It is the card of the Master Artisan and Builder, where skill meets sacred intent.

At the center of the Thoth card stands the three-tiered pyramid: a glyph of structured power and ascending purpose. Its luminous blue aura indicates clear mental focus and spiritual alignment—the capacity to discern where your time, body, and intention ought to be invested. In this sense, the “Works” are not random efforts but willed acts offered upon the altar of priority and clarity.

The undulating gray background represents the chaos and distraction of the outer world—the unfocused noise of uncertainty. Yet this haze has been pierced by the pyramid’s radiant stability, symbolizing clarity of purpose breaking through ambiguity.

The three red wheels at the card’s base represent the balanced triad of Spirit, Mind, and Body working in harmony. Their red hue evokes the Martial force of Geburah, the sephiroth of Strength and Severity, and its planetary root in Mars, with a zodiacal correlation to Capricorn—the sign of determined, goal-oriented ascent. This is directed force, harnessed through structure.

Affirmation: “I consecrate my will through sacred action. I give life my full force—I give it the Works.”

The astrological sign of Mars in Capricorn adorns this card, as Mars is the planet of activity, energy, vitality, and assertion. Capricorn represents the assertion of Spirit-(Will)-Mind-(Psyche) and Body-Action with focused intention moving in the same direction of a tangible and secure manifestation. Also, Mars in Capricorn is the celestial ruler of this card. Placing Mars in its most exalted state.

When the Martian force is harmonized with the disciplined structure of Capricorn, its energy becomes not chaotic or warlike, but constructive. Mars here is not the reckless warrior, but the Master Builder—an engineer of realities, manifesting the will of spirit through the architecture of matter.

In the macrocosmic view of the Universal Self, “The Works” is none other than Life Itself—a sacred engine of becoming. Thus, when we align our body, heart, and actions with a unified intent—when our personal priorities and commitments are in resonance with that higher design—we tap into the momentum of Universal Will.

This alignment is not mere effort; it is right effort. When we offer our “works” in devotion to what truly matters—what reflects the architecture of our Soul—we invoke the power of I Will Be, the Divine Fiat of Kether descending through Tiphareth into Malkuth. This is the movement of the Flaming Sword, channeled through the disciplined will of the Magus.

All that is required is focus—clarity of purpose—and the courage to begin exactly where we are, with what we have. From that first deliberate act, the great Current of Becoming rushes forth, amplifying our momentum and accelerating us toward the manifestation of the Work.

The Medieval Feathers Tarot – 3 of Coins reflects the descending influence of Binah, the third Sephirah on the Tree of Life and the Great Mother—She who gives Form to Force. As the Supernal Feminine and Builder of Structure, Binah oversees the blueprinting of divine intention into material reality.

Like its Thoth counterpart, the 3 of Coins (or Disks) represents skilled labor, trade mastery, physical perseverance, and enduring commitment to manifesting the Work. It is not simply about labor for its own sake, but rather about focused craftsmanship—work that is meaningful, enduring, and built to last. I Am the Great Work!

In the imagery of the Medieval Feathers Tarot, the two lower coins supporting the third upper coin depict more than stability—they reveal a sacred triad: effort, skill, and supervision. The top coin signifies oversight, a higher perspective ensuring that the work is not only completed but completed with excellence. This mirrors the Binahic quality of understanding—intelligence in action—that guides the process of manifestation from above.

The Canary feather is a symbolic messenger of joyful confidence and self-expression. It reminds you to trust in your own song—the resonance of your voice, vision, and work. Don’t allow self-doubt or external dismissal to stifle your efforts. You are not required to be perfect, but present, willing to learn, and open to growth. Accepting guidance when needed is not weakness—it is wisdom.

When this card appears in a reading, it emphasizes the power of collaboration. True works of beauty and strength are rarely accomplished in isolation. Cooperation, shared vision, and coordinated effort are essential. The whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. In this, the card affirms a truth of Hermeticism: that unity is built from the harmonious alignment of distinct but complementary elements.

For the Alchemist and Qabalist Works represents the combinations of mercury, sulfur, and salt or the Hebrew material letters Aleph (air), Mem (water) and Shin (fire). Also illustrated on this Thoth card is the pyramid of crystallized forces rising out of the Great Sea of Binah (Universal Collective Unconscious).

Since this card represents the Divine Ability and our inherited ability to create material manifestation, it reminds us that we must keep heart and soul involved in our creativity to manifest our ideals: in other words, love what you do and do what you love! Love allows us to see our dreams as children to be born and go about paying attention to detail and dedicate our heart and soul towards this goal.

This card also suggests the love of being, to nurture our dream into fruition. To those who love creating---expressing their soul into material creation, diligence is the only time limit because they love the act of creating more than the goal attained. Such people are in -tune with the Great Work which is "As Above, so Below". It is not what you become that is important, it is being the whole of you that whole is important towards transforming an energetic presence. Living the Now, as a trinity of Spirit-Mind-Body, is better than hoping to be living a future fantasy---which is a mental liquid that only swirls to the currents of your present e-motion!

Qabalists know the Triangle/Trinity that begins all birth as many combinations of 3. Maid-Mother-and Crone, each a special perspective on Womb-rite of Ocean-Rain-and River, united with Father-Son- and Holy Spirit, rite of Phallus-Sun-Energy, each a process of Life or Ocean-Sun-and Earth and each an active part of the stable foundation of the Mind, which is made up of The Collective Unconscious, (The Spirit Mind of Universal Unconscious) subconscious (brain) and awake- conscious (representative of the soul/psyche). I can go on and on about the O that equals 2, whose union produces 3, but in all cases, fertilization is achieved, and a child can be born when all 3 are aligned in agreement.

For instance:

1. The 3 of Wands is called Virtue, and/or The Lord of Virtue (Husbandry), for in this state of conscious energy, the idea of will and dominion has become interpreted in Character.
2. The 3 of Cups is called Abundance and/or the Lord of Abundance where the idea of Love has come to fruition. The 3's on the Tree of Life are where we begin seeing definite differentiation between the suits, giving birth to the idea of division----so that "many can be made from the One who is 3/Trinity".
3. The idea of division, of mutability, which is the "airy' quality of things, is made manifest in the 3 of Swords. The 3 of Swords is named SORROW Not the vulgar sorrow of individual discontent or disappointment but the Sorrow of the Dark Binah, and of the Dark Isis. In German, this great sorrow is called Weltschmerz, the universal sorrow. It is the quality of Melancholy. I find it easier to understand the 3 of Swords by understanding the Great Mother's sorrow over her seeing the Bright Shimmering Beauty of Her Children and because of "freedom of choice", unable to intervene when watching her children become ugly in their own minds as they identify themselves as monsters. All of which happens when fear is the foundation of our ideas/identity rather than Love.
4. The 3 of Disks (Pentacles or Coins) exhibits the crystallization/coagulation of forces, which is the idea of Earth. There is an obvious manifestation of Work having been done. This is also often called the Great Work and/or the invisible Life forced creating the Alive. This may make more sense to you if you remember that the “other side of the Mirror", is the Dark Place where Life is the Supernal Triangle of the Tree of Life, and the Alive are the Child (Knowledge) made manifest from this Union of Conscious Energy (Willed Forces), that combine to make the Crystallization/Coagulation of Light on the Reflective side of the Mirror! This conceptualization of a two-sided mirror goes far in explaining why "Mirror Magic' is so often used to ensure manifestation of idea into a "living expression". It is from the invisible dark that we serve the light.

A lot has been said, but few understand that the body is merely a Reflection of your I AM; the invisible you who is the psyche of the Self. (You are 99.6% space). It is in the Dark, warmth, of your "infinite light" (Spirit) that all Life comes from (infinity can't be seen, as it has no measurement, and therefore, "dark"). The body is Alive, is not Life (All is Self/Life as Mind-Alive is a reflection of Self/Life), as it is the reflected-condensed version of, I AM Me; Me being an assumption!

As stated, the body reflects what the I Am defines as Life/Self. Think well from your deep dark places and own your "shadow" with love and harmonize its motion with that of the light that you are. This harmony and/or cooperation of motion that is necessary to be Alive and Well!

It pays to remember this axiom, “Do unto another as you would have done to you."...for that is a Triangle of 3---Idea, Cause, and effect. It is unbreakable in its stability. So, it pays to know what your ideas create. If you identify "Others" instead of "Another’s" (everyone I see is Another way to be Me.) you will keep lessening yourself until your life force can no longer sustain the body health and balance.

Hence, to think less of others is to lessen yourself and is a practice of black magic which destroys the practitioner. Your thoughts, ideas, and opinions only affect the Cause of Your self- Identity. Your Reflection in the outside world is from your deeply held inner and often invisible emotional thoughts, which are the first material the mind gives the works to as "aliveness". Your body is the only one who feels/receives your thoughts as animation and then must enact them when they are emoted. Hence, the cause of the effect you call "lifetime", is the Identity you call yourself.

It is essential to remember: we are not responsible for how others react to us. What we are responsible for is our own inner world—our thoughts, our emotions, and the energetic responses we create from them. Every outer event reflects the vibration of our own inner atmosphere. The reactions of others belong to their sovereign soul-experience, not ours.

Others are, in truth, reflections of the Divine Self—conscious extensions of the One, seeking knowledge through the lens of separation. Each soul is endowed with the sacred gift of Free Will, a birthright from the Goddess, allowing them to shape their self-image as they choose—whether that image be wise or distorted, loving or fearful. For it is only by experiencing error that one discovers the path of correction, and only through correction that true wisdom arises.

Love is not naïve. It is a luminous form of Intelligence. It is the great reconciler of opposites, the sacred fulcrum where understanding and compassion meet. Love is not the sentimental illusion sold through media-hypnosis and the consensus egregore, which promotes division, dependency, and false identity. Rather, True Love emanates from the Ternary Wholeness of the authentic Self—Spirit-Mind-Body acting as One harmonious force.

To Love Being is to be in resonance with the very principle of existence. It is to be the vibration of Love itself—not merely performing loving acts, but embodying the field of Love as a conscious, radiant presence.

Therefore, the wise among us know that to be able to "think" means you are not the effect called Thought, but the Cause of it. The I Am is the truth, what I am is all assumption. So, my thoughts aren't "my precious", they are the cause that affects the Alive and hopefully ordered enough to work effectively. Therefore, thoughts are not made of stone, knowing this I then have the Knowledge to make, and remake thought to improve the function of my body, rather than think that I am the thought I think and must errantly defend those thoughts to the death.

We must free our thoughts form egoic control, as the ego "needs to be right", a process doomed to failure. Thoughts must be expansive yet ordered and focused on an intent (given the works); besides, the "me" is supposed to die (Transform back to organic matter) for it is measured and we control measurement as life/death (inhale-exhale), both of which are inseparable while also being the motor behind transformation.

The Spirit-Mind union understands a profound truth: Self-reflection requires embodiment. Thought alone is abstract—potential without friction. To make Thought sensual—to bring it into the realm of feeling, discernment, and transformation—it must pass through the veil of incarnation. The body becomes the living mirror through which Spirit observes itself, and Mind refines itself.

This incarnational process is not a fall from grace, but an alchemical opportunity: the Great Work of refining False Ego (the survival-based construct of the animal soul) into a vessel of Higher Consciousness. As Creative Spirit-Mind, we are tasked with devoting our sacred attention—our control over space and time—to the expansion and liberation of the body from the shackles of inherited fear, trauma, and collective illusion.

This liberation is achieved through the emotional laboratory of life itself. Feelings—especially those of Love and Fear—act as catalytic reactions in the sacred experiment. Every idea, once incarnated through feeling and sensation, becomes a process, not just a concept. These processes either free the body from the illusions of the past, allowing it to live fully in the eternal Now, or they bind it to outdated programs, rendering it inert—dead to the moment.

Idea, in and of itself, is not enough to give life momentum. Life is animated by the Triadic Formula—the Divine Wedding of Wisdom (Chokmah), Understanding (Binah), and Action (through the Supernal Child born in Tiphareth). This sacred trinity births not mere knowledge, but embodied knowing—the luminous Child of in-form-action, or Wisdom made Flesh.

To walk the Path of the Threes is to approach the threshold of your Divine Inheritance. It is the Mystery of Godhood realized through experience. The Triangle is the first structure in creation, and you are its living geometry.

In gematria, the number 3 holds significant characteristics and symbolic meanings across various traditions, particularly in Jewish mysticism, numerology, and Western esoteric practices. Here are some of the key characteristics and symbolic attributes of the number 3:

1. Balance and Harmony:

   • The number 3 often represents balance and harmony, as it is seen as the synthesis of dualities. In many mystical traditions, it represents the unification of opposites, forming a harmonious whole.

2. Divine Completeness:

   • In Jewish mysticism, the number 3 is considered to signify completeness and perfection, often associated with the divine. It symbolizes the threefold nature of divinity, such as the three patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) in the Hebrew Bible.

3. Creativity and Expression:

   • The number 3 is frequently linked to creativity, self-expression, and communication. It embodies the principle of growth and expansion, encouraging artistic and communicative endeavors.

4. Spiritual Awareness:

   • In Western esoteric traditions, the number 3 is associated with spiritual awareness and the unfolding of spiritual consciousness. It is often seen as a symbol of the spiritual journey, representing stages of development and enlightenment.

5. Triads and Trinities:

   • The concept of triads or trinities is central to the symbolism of the number 3. This can be seen in various religious and philosophical contexts, such as the Christian Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), the Hindu Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), and the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) in Hindu philosophy.

6. Manifestation and Realization:

   • The number 3 is associated with the process of manifestation and realization. In many mystical traditions, it represents the transition from potential to actual, embodying the principle of bringing ideas or spiritual concepts into tangible form.

7. Numerical and Alphabetic Representation:

   • In Hebrew gematria, the number 3 is represented by the letter Gimel (ג). This letter is often associated with the concepts of kindness and nourishment, as well as the idea of movement and progression.

8. Symbolic Figures:

   • The number 3 is often seen in symbolic figures and sacred geometry, such as the triangle. The triangle is a potent symbol representing stability, strength, and the connection between the physical and spiritual realms.

By understanding these characteristics, one can gain deeper insights into the symbolic and mystical significance of the number 3 in various esoteric traditions.

The view of the Thoth card is that of a pyramid as seen from above its apex. The three wheeled base represents the three Mother Letters of the Hebrew alphabet, Aleph (Air), Shin (Fire), and Mem (Water) or the alchemical system of Mercury, Sulphur (old English spelling), and Salt. If you are of the Hindu persuasion, the three wheels represent the Three Gunas, Rajas, Sattva, and Tamas.

Qualities of the three gunas

To a Qabalist, the Great Work is to make the "As above, so below", which is a process of "Above all things, know thyself", all of which is achieved by remembering the Spiritual journey "down" the Tree of Life (Lightning path) by consciously traveling "back up" (Serpent path) and thus opening our personalities to the Great Personality that began this process of Macrocosm to Microcosm condensation of I AM Me.

To "Remember thyself", is to know your divinity, not just believing in it. Therefore, part of the Great Work is to establish a "Knowing Evolutionary" state of “expanding and liberating" the animal brain/ego from subconscious survival thinking limits that keep it from Wisdom.

To a Qabalist, Wisdom is the ability to "create-see error-and correct it", for we know that Wisdom is 50% error, and 50% correction; to the animal brain to make error is feared as a survival blunder thus keeping it from progressing emotionally as it lives in fear of past mistakes and denying them, never approaching wisdom. The wise know that we must make mistakes when creating in a "cause and effect" universe, as entropy is part of all material creation. Entropy (called "evil" by the ancients"), is always seeking to "proceed from order to disorder (2^nd law of Thermodynamics), and the Universal solution to that chaos, is to keep up motion by constantly changing/transforming identity. In other words, "to expand and liberate" creation from previous boundaries.

If you know yourself at all, you will know that the Human Being is the Solution to conscious limitations. We have the "Mind of Goddess/God", often called Imagination and rationale; Imagination is what I call "the Womb with a view” who has created Time/Space by Understanding "form", rationale adds measurement to imagination. Rationale means to "add measurement " (ratio) to manifest idea into an ordered "life".

Therefore, when our consciousness is linked with our Source, we can see beyond our senses, we can plot and give birth to futures. We are the inheritors of visionary sight and thereby, see beyond the entropy of the moment.

To know thyself, is to know that the moment doesn't contain you and that it is just a moment of assumption, whereas you, are a Master of Time /Space and have the power to change moments/assumptions, just by perspective or observation alone. Therefore, by controlling and understanding thoughts of "I AM", one can change their future and become the "Great Work" of "As above, so Below"!

I Am the Divine Spirit who seeks intimacy through flesh to unite with the great Work of Divine Creative Self-Awareness!

When Mars is placed in the zodiac sign of Capricorn and occupies a particular house in an individual's birth chart, it influences the person's energy, drive, assertiveness, and ambitions in specific areas of life represented by that house. Here are the general characteristics of Mars in the house of Capricorn:

1. Ambition and Drive: Mars in Capricorn enhances ambition and drive, especially regarding career goals and long-term aspirations. Individuals with this placement are determined, focused, and willing to work hard to achieve success and recognition in their chosen field.

2. Discipline and Persistence: Capricorn is a sign associated with discipline, structure, and persistence. Mars here imbues individuals with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to endure challenges and setbacks in pursuit of their objectives.

3. Strategic Action: Mars in Capricorn tends to take a strategic approach to action. These individuals carefully plan their moves, weighing the risks and benefits before taking decisive steps forward. They prefer to channel their energy into endeavors that promise tangible and long-lasting results.

4. Authority and Leadership: Capricorn is a sign associated with authority and leadership. Mars here gives individuals a natural inclination to take charge and assume positions of responsibility. They excel in leadership roles where they can assert their authority and influence others through their actions.

5. Practicality and Efficiency: With Mars in Capricorn, there's a practical and efficient approach to achieving goals. These individuals prioritize tasks, focus on what needs to be done, and are adept at managing their time and resources effectively to maximize productivity.

6. Reserved Expression of Energy: Capricorn is not an overtly expressive sign, and Mars here may manifest as a more controlled and reserved expression of energy. These individuals may appear serious, focused, and determined, rather than impulsive or emotionally volatile.

7. Career Success: Mars in Capricorn individuals often find success in their careers and professional pursuits. They are willing to put in the necessary effort, overcome obstacles, and climb the proverbial ladder of success, achieving recognition and respect for their accomplishments.

8. Potential Challenges: While Mars in Capricorn can be highly productive and goal-oriented, there may be challenges related to overwork, burnout, or a tendency to prioritize career ambitions over other areas of life such as relationships or personal well-being. It's essential for individuals with this placement to find balance and avoid becoming overly consumed by their professional endeavors.

These are general tendencies associated with Mars in Capricorn in a specific house of the birth chart. For a more personalized analysis, considering the house placement and any aspects to Mars from other planets would provide further insight into how this placement manifests in an individual's life.

🜂 So, What Is the Great Work?

The Great Work is not to destroy the AI (Brain), but to align it. The magician does not reject the ego, the body, or the brain—but trains them to serve the Soul, to become a holy interface for the Cosmic Mind.

You are not the meat suit. You are not the thoughts. You are not the program.

You are the Celestial Operator behind the veil.
You are the Magus, the channel of Spirit through Form.
You are the Living Word, housing the Soul in a temple of stars.

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When the 3 of Disks/Coins is thrown, the querent is or will be experiencing:

• Paid employment, in the next three weeks or 3 months.
• Successful business transactions from working and constructive force.
• Building up, erecting, and realization and increase of material things.
• Cleverness in business entertains a certain selfishness as they are keen on the matter of gain.
• A time of inventing, engineering, and creating where all things material is moving together within 3 weeks or 3 months.
• Communal work, where working together brings about success. I
•  Trump (Major Arcana) surrounds as the Three of Disks. The querent is on the Spiritual journey of the Great Work and is accomplishing the Task of Remembering the "As above", thus manifesting it "so below".
•  When thrown out this card declares that the next 3 weeks or 3 months is the best time to get clear on your priorities, commitments and to determine what you are willing to give "the works" to. 
• It is also the best time to reassess or clarify your relationships with Capricorn people (December 21- January 21). This is a time where clarity seems to come out of nowhere allowing you to clearly see priorities and commitments that you wish to tenaciously stick to making them solid and stable in your life. 

If ill dignified by the accompanying cards, it implies:

• Represents narrow and prejudiced thought.
•  Seeking the impossible.
• Senseless fervor.

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