The Tarot of Eli, LLC-Minor Arcana: Thoth Tarot-4 of Wands-Completion & The Astromatrix Tarot-4 of Wands.

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The four- 4's all bring perfection, realization, completion, and making a matter settled and fixed.   

Hence the 4's are the first manifestation of their suits. The 4 of Wands is no exception, for here is the Lord of Perfected Work. Attributed to the Thoth- 4 of Wands-Completion, representing the planet Venus in the sign of Aries. The angels of the Decan are Nanael and Nithal.

The Thoth 4 of Wands symbolizes completion on a scale of male (Aries) and female (Venus) forces united. For those unfamiliar with the fertile energy of Spirit, which is represented as Fire and linked with the Sexual-Self, it's essential to recognize their interconnected nature. Spirit embodies the fiery, vital, creative energy of sex, passion, ardor, and assertiveness. It is the Will in motion, the essence of "I Am," and all the assumptions within that declaration. Consequently, all creation stems from a sexual act and/or the communion of opposites. There is no completion without the 2 who equal 1.

The union of atoms occurs through the collaboration of the Male Will-to-Force and the Female Will-to-Form, manifesting as the Electric male-aspect of energy and the Magnetic female aspect of energy. Wholeness, health, and wealth result from the union of male and female, Force and Form. Separating spirit from sexuality is rooted in ignorance fueled by fear, leading to divisionism and falsehoods that foster "flesh-0-phobia" and confuse docile souls influenced by dogma and indoctrination.

The Patriarchy and/or Military Industrial Complex media sought to strip the sacredness from the sexual union of male and female, redirecting it into a sterile ritual known as Organized Religion. Sexual acts are intrinsically linked to life, a creation belonging to Woman. Unfortunately, Woman became an object of debasement for the Patriarchy's deceptive rule. The imposition of misogyny perpetuates the false notion that males control birth and life. In reality, Life is a Feminine Creation; she doesn't bow to males but created them as her consorts. The diversity of "other" was crafted by Life to ensure perpetual existence for eternity. Therefore, Venus, the goddess of Love, created her Husband-Mars/Aries! And as a male, I know that I can't know myself unless I give my ego and personality to her. For She only knows the what and why of Maleness.

The 4th Sephiroth is Chesed, Mercy, and is known in Qabalah as the Demiurge or "Lesser Creator" and gives rise to "form and light" as the Divine Architect. This also makes Chesed both masculine and feminine as they are connected and unite on the path of Strength. United they are the Greater Creator and/or the Divine Creative. Light is the electric expression of masculine, and all form is of the light carrying the data and forming into idea by her understanding. The image is created by the receptivity of the Magnetic Feminine. Thus, Chesed (male) and Geburah (female) are really "two sides to one coin". Both are represented here as Mars (Aries) and Venus, the married couple of mythology. So here we compare Chesed -Mercy and Geburah-Severity or Strength, likened to the 2 arms of a human, as one gives and one takes away.

The 4 of Wands represents Chesed influencing the realm of Atziluth; the Realm of Pure Spirit. The swift active force of Aries- Mars, is activating the Love and Luxury of Venus and the benevolence of Jupiter. This placement in an astrological reading would be implying a warm, brief apex of romance, or warm fleeting feelings. In Tarot, we must also be aware of the placement on the Tree of Life.

There is a combination of the zodiacal and the Sephirotic meanings to consider. Primarily one is to realize that the zodiac is the mundane or root Chakra of Chokma (2nd Sephiroth), as it appears in the lowest of Four Worlds: Assiah-the active world. Thus, the 4's represent the totality of that which the planetary signs refer. Venus in Aries, being the outer attribute of the card, constitutes a marriage that balances through love, while the inner attribute is Chesed forces of Jupiter, the pure 4 (Fire, Air, Water, Earth), in the world of Yod-Fire. So, what we have in the 4 of Wands is Completion of the process initiated by the Upper Trinity, or Supernal Triangle. Here, the manifestation promised by "Will to Form" (Binah) has taken place in Jupiter-Chesed; The Architect Father who resides below the Abyss. Thus, this is a dominating influence on all the following cards as it is the highest idea that can be understood intellectually of the element it represents; Hence, completion. This apex also makes it hard to hold for we have reached the pinnacle of perfection, we can easily fail. Now even the smallest mistake can harbor major changes.

Chesed , the 4th Sephira, is the Qabalistic Demiurge, who is the First Sephira below the Abyss (Abyssal womb), making him the Lord of all Manifested Active Power. The original will of Chokmah- Wisdom and Binah-Understanding is now manifest in the Sephiroth Chesed- Mercy and is now a solid system such as Order, Law, Measurement, and Government. Therefore, Chesed sets up "measurement", and/or order from which all form is bound, keeping order in nature. However, being that Chesed is represented by Jupiter, he is a benevolent/merciful ruler of law, measurement, and government and this is the authority granted him by The Divine Feminine as the Empress.

Venus in Aries also removes some of the volcanism of Aries-Mars and indicates that one can't establish one's work without tact and gentleness. When examining the 4 of Wands-Completion, we see the wands headed by Rams, both signs of Chesed (Father-God Amoun-Ra) and Aries, ending in the Dove of Venus. The completed and active- limitation of the original work is shown by the solar yellow rimmed circle. To show balance, the 4 flames are doubled, suggesting the feminine and masculine balance of the 4's. This is also shown by the central double triangle figure (Shatkona) of the union of the divine feminine (Shakti) and divine masculine (Shiva) as one combined force of "As above, so below".

The 4's are completion, there is no attempt to expand, the original will is completed. If the equilibrium of the 4's is left to stand energy eventually stops moving and becomes a stasis state; However, the "inhale-exhale" dance of Venus and Mars,(the universal breath) is like the dance of the Hindu, Shiva and Shakti (intercourse is also the rhythm of inhale/exhale), and therefore, the wheel spins in active harmony and making it the dominating influence of all the cards of every suit and all numbers that come after the 4. Therefore, instead of a straight-line connecting Aries and Venus, it should be seen as a horizonal figure eight (lemniscate), as the rhythm of this union is a continuous flow back and forth, like inhale/exhale. Here then, the O=2 and then 2=1., in whole matrimony. Therefore, the Thoth Card often represents more than just a completed project. It represents the complete union of a rhythmic creative dance of the Left (male) and Right (female)Brain, which perfectly completes any project or cycle.

The Astromatrix Tarot-4 of Wands shows two women dancing and holding high a nosegay made of red and white roses.

A flora nosegay, also known simply as a nosegay, refers to a small, fragrant bouquet of flowers. People often carry or present nosegays for various reasons, and the tradition has historical and cultural significance. Here are a few reasons for a flora nosegay:

1. Symbolism: Flowers are rich in symbolism, with each type carrying its own meaning. A nosegay can be crafted to convey specific sentiments or messages. For example, red roses may symbolize love and passion, white roses represent purity (virginity), while lavender represents calmness and devotion.

2. Expression of Sentiments: Nosegays are often given on special occasions or as gestures of affection. They can express love, friendship, congratulations, sympathy, or well-wishes, depending on the context and the flowers chosen.

3. Aesthetic Pleasure: The visual and olfactory appeal of flowers makes them a popular choice for creating pleasing arrangements. Nosegays are crafted not only for their symbolic meaning but also for the sheer beauty and fragrance they bring.

4. Historical Tradition: Throughout history, people have carried small bouquets of flowers to mask unpleasant odors, especially in crowded or less sanitary environments. This practice has evolved into the decorative and symbolic tradition of carrying or exchanging nosegays.

5. Weddings and Events: Nosegays are commonly used in weddings as small bouquets for bridesmaids or as decorative elements. They add a touch of elegance and can be coordinated with the overall theme or color scheme of an event.

6. Personal Adornment: Individuals may choose to carry a nosegay as a form of personal adornment, enhancing their appearance and exuding a pleasant fragrance. This tradition has been particularly prevalent in certain historical periods.

7. Superstition and Folklore: In various cultures, certain flowers were believed to possess protective or lucky qualities. Nosegays were sometimes carried for superstitious reasons, such as to ward off evil spirits or bring good fortune.

Overall, the use of a flora nosegay is a versatile and meaningful tradition that spans cultural, historical, and personal contexts, allowing people to communicate sentiments through the beauty and symbolism of flowers.

It is easily deduced that the Astromatrix 4 of wands follows the imagery of the RWS 4 of Wands with a more modern revision. Instead of a castle there is a more modern village setting. The 4 wands are fertile with leaves and this image is definitely a gay celebration of springtime (Aries is the first house-Spring) and fruitful union where sharing the joy of success lies in fruitful creation and dancing in gaiety with loved ones.

When the 4 of Wands is thrown during a reading:

• New life.
• Excitement and growth.
• It is the key to spiritual and holistic completion.
• It suggests that the querent is experiencing the completion of something and experiencing the desire to begin something new.
• The 4 of Wands also implies that ideas are firmly established and proved by their flourishing, and it is time to move forward.
• The querent is manifesting a new destiny by acting on a sense of direction, supplied by the inner Self Knowledge that is forming a new identity.
• Here we see celebration and reward after laborious completion of an enterprise.
• Inner fulfillment.

If ill defined by the surrounding cards in the layout, it implies:

• Overestimation of one's -self.
• Blasphemy.
• Senselessness.
• Impatience for a fresh start.

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