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"...the fulfillment of the Will of Love in abounding joy. It is the spiritual basis of fertility"

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Thoth Tarot – Three of Cups: The Lord of Abundance

The Thoth Three of Cups, titled The Lord of Abundance, radiates the overflowing vitality of love, communion, and creative flow. It is not merely a card of celebration, but of emotional intelligence in motion—the fertile circulation of feeling, thought, and shared vitality.

Astrologically, this card embodies Mercury in Cancer, governed by the decanic intelligences Rachael and Yehomayah. Here, Mercury—the swift messenger of the gods—moves through the nurturing waters of Cancer, producing an abundant exchange of emotional energy. Thought becomes feeling, feeling becomes word, and word becomes communion. Expression is no longer fragmented; heart and mind resonate as one harmonic current.

The Scene of Abundance

In the Thoth image, rushing waters pour lavishly into three pomegranate-shaped cups, their flow lively, unrestrained, and seemingly inexhaustible. This motion reflects the mercurial principle itself: to connect, circulate, and translate between realms. The pomegranate is no incidental detail. Sacred to Persephone, Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underworld, it is a fruit of cyclical descent and return. Through her consumption of its seeds, Persephone became bound to the rhythm of death and rebirth—winter and spring—mirroring the eternal oscillation between inner and outer worlds.

The waters descend from a single higher cup, a direct symbol of the dark, calm Sea of Binah—the Great Mother on the Tree of Life. From this silent depth flows the abundance of all consciousness, cascading into triadic form below. Each droplet may be read as a soul-seed, echoing Persephone’s pomegranate seeds: consciousness descending into incarnation and rising again through renewal.

Qabalistic Structure

Qabalistically, the Three of Cups reflects Binah (Understanding) operating in Briah, the Mental or Creative World. Binah is the matrix of form, the womb in which raw force becomes intelligible pattern. In Briah, her understanding does not yet crystallize into fixed manifestation; it remains fluid, fertile, and generative. This is the stage where abundance is designed, not yet solidified—a living blueprint of emotional and creative potential.

The number Three signifies synthesis: the reconciliation of force (1) and form (2) into a third principle of expression. Here, love and understanding multiply themselves, not by division but by sharing. Abundance arises naturally when circulation is unobstructed

The Living Mercury Within

On a biological and Hermetic level, this triadic abundance echoes within the human body itself. DNA gives rise to RNA, the messenger molecule—a perfect microcosmic reflection of Mercury’s function. Just as Mercury carries divine messages between worlds, RNA translates the code of life, carrying instructions that build, repair, and sustain the body. The same intelligence that moves emotion into expression also animates the spiral of our being.

Thus, the Three of Cups reveals that abundance is not merely external or circumstantial. It is structural, written into consciousness, psyche, and cell alike. It is the living confirmation of the Hermetic axiom:

As Above, So Below.

Mercury, Cancer, and DNA

Mercury, the divine messenger, translates the ineffable into language and symbol. In Cancer, the sign of the nurturing waters and the womb, Mercury facilitates the communication of deep emotional truths—a union of intellect and intuition.

This archetype extends into the microcosm of the human body: within every strand of DNA lies RNA, the messenger molecule. RNA functions as Mercury does, translating the genetic code into living action. The same divine principle that bridges the worlds in Qabalah is written into our very cells, a living testament to the Hermetic axiom: “As Above, So Below.”

The Gifts of Persephone

The pomegranates symbolize more than fertility; they evoke the mystery of hospitality and sacred abundance. In Persephone’s myth, the seeds both bind and liberate: they tie her to the underworld and yet promise her return to the upper world each spring. Likewise, the 3 of Cups calls us to embrace the cycles of plenty and withdrawal, knowing that abundance flows in rhythms, not static possession. Love and joy are meant to circulate—like water, they stagnate only when withheld.

Divinatory Meaning

In readings, the 3 of Cups heralds:

• Abundance of Love and Joy – Celebrations, emotional communion, friendships, and hospitality.

• Creative Fertility – Projects and ideas flowing freely, often in harmony with others.

• Spiritual Communion – A sense of connection to the greater Whole; joy found in sharing.

• Cycles of Renewal – Recognition that every joy is born of deeper unseen currents.

Those who have followed this work for some time will recognize Binah as the Will-to-Form—the profound, underlying impulse that shapes imagination into what might be called a “womb with a view.” Binah is not the material womb itself; she is the cosmic intention to conceive, the archetypal Mother whose silent depth provides the blueprint from which all forms arise. From this level alone flows abundance, for abundance is born where understanding gives structure to possibility.

The actual materialization of this will belongs to Chesed, the Sphere of Mercy. Chesed is abundance made visible—expansive, generous, and sustaining. Where Binah conceives the pattern, Chesed pours it forth into organized existence. Together they reveal that abundance is not accidental, but the lawful overflow of understanding into form.

It is essential to remember that in Qabalah, gender attributions are symbolic rather than literal. To speak of Binah as “feminine” or Chesed as “masculine” is to describe modes of operation, not fixed identities. In truth, each Sephirah contains both polarities. Chesed, though often characterized as outwardly masculine in its expansive force, is equally feminine in that it receives the Will of Binah and nurtures it into structured creation. Likewise, Binah, while receptive in nature, is also authoritative and formative.

These principles do not oppose one another—they interpenetrate. Creation arises not from polarity in conflict, but from polarity in conversation. The dance of force and form, will and manifestation, is far more subtle—and far more intimate—than any simple gendered dichotomy can convey.

The Arcane Tarot – Three of Cups

The Arcane Tarot Three of Cups departs from the Thoth image of flowing waters and pomegranates, yet it conveys abundance through a more alchemical and luminary language. The card presents two upper cups filled with solar fire, radiant and golden, supported by a single silver cup below, softly illuminated by lunar light. Beneath these three vessels rests a red rosebud, closed yet heavy with promise—fecund, fertile, and ready to open.

Here, abundance is not shown as liquid overflow, but as balanced polarity. The two solar cups suggest active, expressive vitality—joy shared outwardly—while the lunar cup below receives, stabilizes, and reflects that energy inward. This triadic arrangement subtly mirrors the Hermetic principle of above and below in harmonic accord, where solar consciousness is grounded and made emotionally sustainable through lunar receptivity.

The rosebud anchors the entire composition. Red, living, and on the threshold of bloom, it symbolizes love in gestation—not yet spent, but charged with imminent unfolding. The ornate and fertile imagery throughout the card reinforces the theme of creative potential ripening through relationship, community, and shared intention.

Interpretation

Upright
This card heralds celebration and joyful communion. A wedding, reunion, or meaningful gathering may be approaching. It encourages you to spend time with those who genuinely uplift and support you, reminding you that abundance is amplified when joy is shared.

Relationships
Social activities and group settings strengthen emotional bonds. Whether deepening an existing partnership or opening the door to a new connection, shared experiences create fertile ground for intimacy and trust.

Career
Collaboration is favored. Working closely with colleagues may lead to success, recognition, or a reason to celebrate—such as a promotion, completed project, or collective achievement.

Reversed
When reversed, the card cautions against overindulgence or social exhaustion. Too much outward activity may be draining your inner reserves. Step back, restore balance, and reconnect with your own center before re-engaging.

On the Thoth and Arcane Tarot-3 of Cups, we behold not only an abundance of joy but the Trinity Goddess expressed through the threefold nature of love. These correspond to the Maiden, Mother, and Crone—the eternal feminine archetypes that flow through all cycles of creation:

• Eros (Maiden) – The passionate love of flesh and desire, representing renewal and vitality.

• Philos (Mother) – The nurturing, familial love that binds kin and community, embodying compassion and care.

• Agapé (Crone) – The unconditional, spiritual love that transcends form, rooted in wisdom and unity with the Divine.

Within the Thoth card, these three states of love are symbolized by the overflowing pomegranate cups—fertility, hospitality, and the perpetual cycle of death and rebirth. Interestingly, the only masculine force present is Mercury, the divine messenger. He moves among the three feminine states, harmonizing them through communication and flow, enabling their abundance to pour forth into all worlds.

Thus, the 3 of Cups may be seen as a sacred ménage à trois—literally “three in one house (body).” It represents the overflowing communion of love in all its forms, integrated within the human soul. When aligned, these three expressions of love create not conflict but a house of harmony, a chalice through which the Divine pours itself into life.

Side Note:
What may surprise many is that none of us are the sex of our bodies. At the level of the Soul, we are fundamentally androgynous beings—possessing both receptive (feminine) and expressive (masculine) qualities, both magnetic and electric currents. We are not seeking union as one fixed gender, but rather as whole entities integrating polarities within ourselves.

This truth is mirrored in our very biology: the human brain, reflecting the psyche, is Hermaphroditic—a living synthesis of Hermes (male) and Aphrodite (female). The left hemisphere aligns with the active, rational, “masculine” qualities, while the right hemisphere resonates with intuitive, receptive, “feminine” qualities.

As Solar-Psyche entities—Golden Suns of the Divine—we inherit the profound freedom and power “to be or not to be” any gender at all. Yet the physical body, born of DNA’s polarity, compels us toward attraction, seeking completion through its opposite. This tension between the androgynous Soul and gendered body is part of the soul’s education—an alchemical process of learning harmony through polarity.

The body and soul operate in distinct dimensions of the Qabalistic Tree of Life. The physical body resides in Malkuth (10th Sephirah)—the Kingdom, the material plane—while the Solar-Self or Psyche resides in Tiphareth (6th Sephirah), the radiant heart-center of divine harmony and the seat of the Higher Self.

The physical body itself is a holographic avatar—a projection meditated or dreamed into existence by the Solar Self. It is the coagulated self-awareness of the higher consciousness, a crystallized image through which the I AM experiences and acts in the material world. This avatar, though seemingly solid, is a condensation of light and thought, shaped by the electro-magnetic field of the Soul—electric (masculine) and magnetic (feminine) currents unified in the living name of the Divine.

This avatar is powered by the DNA/RNA helix, a code that carries both terrestrial and extraterrestrial signatures. While Earth herself is approximately 4.6 billion years old, scientific and esoteric perspectives suggest that DNA—and particularly its RNA precursor—bears markers of cosmic antiquity, potentially trillions of years old. This implies that the template of life predates Earth, seeded from beyond our planet, and affirms the Hermetic axiom: “As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without.”

Sexual dimorphism—the division of species into male and female—is one of the design mechanisms of this code, created to diversify consciousness through union and separation. The drive for attraction and reproduction ensures the continual blending of energies and experiences, propelling evolution and the soul’s awakening.

Ancient cultures understood this stellar origin of humanity. The Sumerians spoke of the Anunnaki; the Dogon of Mali revered the Nomo; Native Americans told of the Star People; the Maya, Aztecs, Hindus, Egyptians, Hebrews, Babylonians, and even the Japanese and Chinese traditions preserved stories of divine visitors from the heavens. Though their languages and symbols differed, they all described these beings as gods—architects of life, bringers of knowledge, and genetic sculptors of our species.

On Earth, diversity must be made manifest for life to evolve and move forward. This process necessitates the primordial “splitting” of the Soul into complementary polarities: Anima (feminine) and Animus (masculine)—a mystery expressed in Hermetic Qabalah as 0 = 2. In its pure state, the Soul is androgynous, but when it incarnates into matter, it is divided into polar expressions to generate movement, experience, and growth.

This splitting is both creative. abundant, and traumatic. The human body—an exquisitely sophisticated, DNA/RNA-driven tool animated by the Solar Psyche—is unexcelled in its instinctive drive to seek union. Yet this quest is rarely seamless. The psyche’s Will-to-Wholeness—the deep yearning to reunite the divided Anima and Animus (the forces of Binah and Chokmah)—becomes entangled with the body’s instinctive desire for physical union. Thus arises the archetypal longing for a “soul mate”—not merely another person, but the reconciliation of our own inner polarities projected outward into relationship.

However, the notion that there are only two genders—male and female—is a distortion born of patriarchal dogma. Ancient and modern wisdom traditions alike have acknowledged multiple states of gender, often enumerating five primary states or more, recognizing gender as a spectrum of consciousness rather than a fixed binary. The denial of these states, and the enforcement of rigid gender constructs, has inflicted profound trauma on those whose souls express beyond the binary. In truth, the psyche is far more fluid than the body’s outward form, and reclaiming this multidimensional understanding of gender is key to restoring wholeness.

Many Native American cultures historically recognized and honored a diversity of genders beyond the binary male and female, often acknowledging up to five genders. These genders were often tied to spiritual beliefs, social roles, and cultural practices. Although each tribe had its unique perspective and terminology, there are common themes in how these genders were understood.

The Five Genders Recognized in Some Tribes:

1. Feminine Woman:

   • Individuals assigned female at birth who identify and live as women.
   • They often followed traditional roles associated with women in their communities.

2. Masculine Man:

   • Individuals assigned male at birth who identify and live as men.
   • They typically adhered to roles associated with men, such as hunting or warrior responsibilities.

3. Two-Spirit (or Third Gender):

   • The term "Two-Spirit" is a modern, pan-tribal term introduced in 1990 to describe individuals who embody both masculine and feminine spirits.
   • Two-Spirit people often performed specialized social, spiritual, or ceremonial roles, such as healers, matchmakers, or mediators.
   • Their gender expression could involve wearing clothing or taking on roles traditionally associated with the opposite gender or a blend of both.

4. Feminine Male:

   • These individuals were assigned male at birth but identified with or took on roles traditionally associated with women.
   • In some tribes, they might have specialized skills in crafts, storytelling, or caregiving.

5. Masculine Female:

   • These individuals were assigned female at birth but identified with or took on roles traditionally associated with men.
   • They often engaged in activities like hunting, warfare, or leadership roles.

Cultural Context:

• Gender diversity was not seen as "unusual" or stigmatized; instead, it was considered a gift or a sacred balance of energies.
• Roles and contributions were often tied to abilities, spiritual gifts, or societal needs rather than strictly to biological sex.
• These roles varied widely between tribes, such as the Lakota, Navajo (Diné), and Zuni, who each had their own terminology and cultural practices surrounding gender diversity.

Spiritual and Social Importance:

• Two-Spirit individuals were often considered to have a closer connection to the spirit world, as they embodied dual or multiple energies.
• Their roles might include acting as spiritual leaders, healers, or ceremonial guides due to their perceived unique insights and connection to the divine.

This understanding of gender diversity highlights the respect and recognition of human complexity and abundance that many Native American cultures upheld before the influence of European colonialism, which often imposed rigid binary gender norms.

Yes, the concept of multiple genders was not unique to Native American cultures but has been present in various societies worldwide. Many cultures have recognized more than the binary male and female genders, often embedding these identities in their spiritual, social, or cultural frameworks. While the specific number and roles of genders vary, the idea of a spectrum of gender identities is a recurring theme in human history.

Examples of Multigender Beliefs in Other Cultures:

1. Hindu and South Asian Traditions:

   • The Hijra community in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal) has been recognized for centuries. Hijras are typically transgender, intersex, or eunuchs, and they often hold ceremonial roles, particularly at births and weddings.
   • Hindu mythology and sacred texts frequently describe deities and figures who embody dual or fluid genders, such as:
     • Ardhanarishvara: A composite form of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati, representing a perfect balance of masculine and feminine energies.
     • Shikhandi: A character in the Mahabharata, born female but identified as male.

2. Polynesian and Pacific Cultures:

   • Many Polynesian societies have long recognized third genders:
     • Fa'afafine in Samoa: Individuals assigned male at birth but embody both masculine and feminine traits, often taking on caregiving and artistic roles.
     • Māhū in Hawaii and Tahiti: Considered sacred and embodying both male and female energies, they often serve as healers, teachers, or spiritual guides.

3. Indigenous Cultures in Africa:

   • The Buganda Kingdom in Uganda traditionally recognized mukodo dako, a term describing men who take on female roles or exhibit feminine traits.
   • The Dagara people of Burkina Faso believe that some individuals are born with dual-gender spirits, which is seen as a unique spiritual gift.

4. Southeast Asia:

   • In Thailand, the term kathoey refers to individuals who are assigned male at birth but identify or express themselves as female or as a third gender.
   • The Bugis people of Indonesia traditionally recognize five genders:
     • Male
     • Female
     • Calabai (feminine males)
     • Calalai (masculine females)
     • Bissu (androgynous or gender-transcendent individuals who are considered spiritual leaders).

5. Ancient Mesopotamian and Middle Eastern Cultures:

   • In ancient Sumerian and Akkadian societies, priests and priestesses of the goddess Inanna/Ishtar often embodied gender fluidity or androgyny, seen as sacred figures mediating between the human and divine realms.

6. European and Mediterranean Cultures:

   • In ancient Greece, some myths and practices celebrated non-binary or dual-gendered figures. For example:
     • Hermaphroditus, a deity born from Hermes and Aphrodite, embodies both male and female characteristics.
   • Among the Scythians (ancient nomads of the Eurasian steppes), individuals known as Enarees were considered shamans with a distinct gender identity.

Common Themes Across Cultures:

• Spiritual Roles: Non-binary or third-gender individuals often held spiritual or ceremonial roles, as they were believed to possess unique insights or connections to the divine.
• Social Fluidity: Their roles in society were not strictly tied to their biological sex but rather to their abilities, contributions, and spiritual significance.
• Sacred Balance: Many cultures viewed gender-diverse individuals as embodying a balance of masculine and feminine energies, representing harmony and wholeness.

The concept of multiple genders highlights humanity’s recognition of the diversity in gender expression and identity, often seen as sacred or integral to the community. The imposition of rigid binary gender norms is a relatively modern construct that often replaced or suppressed these longstanding traditions.

The 3 of Cups teaches that abundance is not about external accumulation but an inner state of being. It reflects the overflow of love, creativity, and communion that arises when the psyche aligns with its own truth. At its core, you are a “Will-to-Be”—the primal declaration of existence: I AM ME.

This “I AM” is forged from the dynamic interplay of Will-to-Force (Chokmah) and Will-to-Form (Binah), harmonized by Knowledge (Da’ath). To proclaim “I AM” is the eternal truth of existence; yet, what you declare yourself to be—your identity, form, and even gender—is always an assumption of the imagination.

And here lies the Hermetic revelation: YOU are the Imagination itself—an I-Magi-Nation. The imagined identity of your sexuality, like any other self-concept, is yours to create, explore, and transform. The psyche is not confined by the physical body’s binary expression; it is inherently bi-sexual and androgynous by inheritance. Even the human brain reflects this truth, being hermaphroditic in function—its left hemisphere expressing “masculine” activity and its right hemisphere embodying “feminine” receptivity.

Thus, all sexual expressions arise from the same universal Mind. The body may be gendered by DNA, but the consciousness that animates it is fluid, electric and magnetic, force and form—capable of becoming whatever it imagines itself to be, or whatever it has been conditioned to believe it is.

Ultimately, All is Mind—and in this truth lies the freedom to reclaim your wholeness beyond the illusions of separation and dogma.

In this world of manifestation—where manifestation itself is illusion and, as quantum physics now echoes, a hologram—the splitting of the Soul into Anima and Animus introduces profound complexity. This division generates a fantasy of identity that often does not align with the physical sex of the body. Compounding this, the body’s genetic design and the indoctrinated conditioning of cultural dogma can cause one to over-identify with either the rational (Animus) or imaginative (Anima) aspects of the psyche. Such imbalances can distort life’s natural rhythms, creating unnecessary tension and dissonance in our lived experience.

The Magus, however, sees through the holographic illusion. Standing in the current of Abundance, they recognize that all forms—whether body, identity, or experience—are valid expressions of the One Mind. In Hermetic understanding, if it exists, it is supposed to exist. This is the highest acceptance: the realization that every facet of creation, from the subatomic to the cosmic, is part of a single dream the Soul is dreaming. In this awareness, harmony is restored—not by changing reality, but by seeing it as it truly is: a holographic dance of Force and Form within the infinite I AM.

“Image-maker”—this is the true meaning of Imagination, and it is both the Divine’s and your inherited power. Cast off the identity straight-jacket of words, labels, and controlled definitions, and proclaim with full authority: “I AM Me!” This declaration is not egoic—it is the pure recognition of your role as co-creator with the Divine. You are here not to conform to illusions, but to embody self-impeccability—the sacred work of living your truth with precision and integrity.

In this Universe, what we truly command is our own image—the inner story we tell ourselves about who we are. Self-identity is an assumption, and that assumption becomes the lens through which we experience the multidimensional world. Take charge of this power. Cease blaming the environment, other people, or circumstances; such forces only hold the fantasy power you grant them.

You are not merely acted upon—you are the Will and the Way of your Will. Life’s motion and manifestation arise from your own passionate use of Will, Imagination, and Boundary (the sacred measure of force and form). Influences will come, but they do not define you unless you consent to them.

Ultimately, you are an abundance of three states of Will—force, form, and knowledge—woven together in the act of dreaming yourself into being. The Divine Creative dreams it is you; through you, the Infinite tastes its own reflection.

"The only important thing about importance, is that it isn't important."

-Eli

For those of you whose souls are unshackled from the Patriarchy and its fear of the human body. You may find that the similarities of the sign of Cancer and Tantric Yoga symbols enlightening.

The astrological symbol for Cancer (♋︎) indeed bears a resemblance to certain Tantric symbols that represent sexual congress or the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. This connection is rooted in symbolic interpretations of duality, balance, and cyclical energies that are central to both astrology and Tantra.

The Cancer Symbol: ♋︎

The glyph for Cancer consists of two interlocking spirals or a stylized depiction of two circles or crescents. This is often interpreted as:

1. Yin and Yang: The interlocked nature of the symbol reflects the dual forces of creation—masculine and feminine, active and receptive.
2. Breasts: Symbolizing nurturing, care, and motherhood, which are traits associated with Cancer.
3. Cycles: The circular nature represents the cyclical rhythm of life, the Moon’s phases, and the tides, all of which are ruled by Cancer.

Tantric Symbolism and Sexual Congress

In Tantra, symbols representing sexual congress are not just about physical union but also the spiritual merging of masculine (Shiva) and feminine (Shakti) energies. Key concepts include:

1. Interplay of Dualities:

   • Tantric practices emphasize the unity of opposites. The masculine energy (active, solar, dynamic) and feminine energy (receptive, lunar, nurturing) merge to create a harmonious and transformative union.
   • This merging is sometimes depicted as intertwined forms, such as spirals, circles, or other symmetrical designs, similar to the Cancer glyph.

2. Sacred Geometry:

   • Tantric symbols often include spirals, loops, and circles that resemble the Cancer glyph, representing the cyclical and eternal nature of life and energy.

3. Union of Cosmic Forces:

   • The merging of energies in Tantra is often symbolized by circular or looping designs that echo the Cancer glyph’s imagery. These forms highlight the sacred interplay that leads to spiritual awakening or enlightenment.

Symbolic Parallels:

1. Receptivity and Nurturing:

   • Cancer is ruled by the Moon, associated with feminine energy, intuition, and emotional depth. In Tantra, the feminine energy (Shakti) is the nurturing and receptive force, a central element in balancing energies.

2. Cyclic Nature:

   • The Cancer symbol’s spiral design mirrors the cycles of creation and destruction in Tantric philosophy. These cycles are also mirrored in the Moon’s waxing and waning phases.

3. Sacred Union:

   • The glyph’s two interlocking shapes could symbolize the meeting of two energies—akin to the Tantric concept of sexual congress as a pathway to spiritual unity.

Historical and Esoteric Connections:

• Astrology and Tantra Share Roots: Both systems originate from ancient traditions that sought to understand the cosmos and humanity's connection to it. Astrology and Tantra use symbolic language to describe energetic relationships in the universe.
• Cancer and the Moon: The Moon’s influence on emotions, intuition, and cycles aligns closely with the Tantric understanding of energy flowing through cyclic paths (like the Kundalini).

While the resemblance may be coincidental, it speaks to the universal archetypes that appear across mystical and esoteric traditions. These systems often converge in their symbolic representations of cosmic forces, duality, and creation.

The number 3 holds profound Hermetic significance in both numerology and gematria, drawing from its symbolic associations with harmony, balance, and the creative processes of the cosmos. Its significance is deeply rooted in Hermetic principles, Western esotericism, and mystical traditions.

Hermetic Significance of the Number 3 in Numerology

1. The Trinity of Creation:

   • The number 3 symbolizes the triadic nature of creation, often represented as:
     • Father, Mother, and Child (masculine, feminine, and their union in creation).
     • Spirit, Soul, and Body in Hermetic and alchemical thought.
     • Mind, Emotions, and Actions, aligning with the Hermetic axiom: "As above, so below."
   • This reflects the process of manifestation: an idea (1) combines with a formative medium (2) to produce a tangible result (3).

2. The Hermetic Triad:

   • Hermetic philosophy often emphasizes the threefold nature of existence, such as:
     • The Three Alchemical Principles: Sulfur (soul), Mercury (spirit), and Salt (body).
     • The Three Planes of Reality: Mental, Astral (or Soul), and Physical.
   • This triad shows the interplay of forces that govern the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual).

3. Balance and Harmony:

   • The number 3 signifies the resolution of opposites, as duality (2) is harmonized by a third force. It represents equilibrium, where opposites are synthesized into unity.
   • In numerology, 3 often reflects creativity, joy, and expression—qualities that emerge when balance is achieved.

Gematria and the Number 3

Gematria, the mystical interpretation of numbers in Hebrew letters, often ties numbers to spiritual concepts. In Hermetic Qabalah, 3 is deeply connected to both sephirothic wisdom and the unfolding of divine energy.

1. Sephirot in the Tree of Life:

   • The number 3 corresponds to Binah (Understanding) on the Tree of Life in Qabalah. Binah represents:
     • The Divine Mother and the receptive aspect of creation.
     • The formation and structuring of existence, where divine will (Chokmah, 2) takes form.
   • Binah is the first manifestation of limitation, symbolizing the birth of duality and form from the infinite (Kether, 1).

2. The Letter Gimel (ג):

   • In Hebrew gematria, the number 3 corresponds to the letter Gimel, which carries symbolic meanings:
     • Camel: A symbol of a journey through the desert, representing endurance and the path between spiritual realms (the middle pillar of the Tree of Life).
     • Gimel is linked to the Tarot card The High Priestess, symbolizing intuition, the balance of opposites, and the threshold between hidden and revealed knowledge.

3. Ternary Symbolism:

   • In gematria, 3 is often seen as a number of divine synthesis. It reflects the interplay of opposites (masculine and feminine, active and passive) resulting in a harmonious whole.

Hermetic Meanings Across Traditions

1. Sacred Geometry:

   • The number 3 is the basis of the triangle, one of the most sacred shapes in Hermetic thought. It represents:
     • Fire: The active, transformative principle.
     • Spirit: The essence of creation and balance.

2. The Hermetic Axiom:

   • The phrase “As above, so below” reflects a trinity of correspondence:
     • The macrocosm, microcosm, and the principle that connects them.

3. Tarot and 3:

   • In Tarot, the number 3 is associated with cards like:
     • The Empress (Major Arcana): Fertility, creativity, and manifestation.
     • Three of Cups (Minor Arcana): Celebration and emotional harmony.
     • Three of Swords: Pain and the synthesis of opposites through conflict and resolution.

Summary

The number 3 is a fundamental symbol in Hermetic philosophy, numerology, and gematria. It represents creation, balance, and understanding, often seen as the resolution of duality into a harmonious and creative synthesis. Its role in both mystical traditions and sacred systems highlights its universal importance as a cornerstone of cosmic and spiritual principles.

When the 3 of Cups is thrown during a reading, it implies:

• The querent may have an outpouring of love and positive emotion toward three incredibly significant people in their life.  With an overwhelming desire to communicate such to them happiness and a full life.
• May become clearer about what the querent's feelings and emotion are saying.
• Let the spirit come through and express the joy of being with others.
• A steady and timeless affection is being felt by the querent that is unconditional and thus more powerful and more deeply felt than romantic love.
• Feeling the dance of love, often called the Three Graces. 
• A very exuberant joyful feeling of being.
• Extreme joy that can turn to tears.
• Happiness.
• Joy.
• Harmony.

If ill defined by the surrounding cards in the layout:

• Lust.
• Hedonism.
• Raw Sensuality.
• Feelings damned up. 

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These aren’t generic lectures. They are ritual-grade, soul-specific transmissions designed to unlock your inner Temple, align your psychic architecture to the Tree of Life, and awaken your resonance with the living language of Tarot.

🌞 What Makes This Class a True Initiation?

• 🎓 Private Apprenticeship: Just you and the Magus in a deep 2-hour Google Meet session, entirely focused on your development.

• 🔄 Flexible Rhythm: Weekly, biweekly, or monthly — you set the pace. (12 sessions recommended for full arc of mastery.)

• 📹 Recorded Sessions: Each class is recorded so you can revisit the teachings and track your spiritual evolution.

• 🌿 Living Hermeticism: You won’t just learn about Qabalah — you’ll live it, feel it, and integrate it into your energetic field.

• 🃏 Practice Meets Power: You’ll lay spreads, decode symbols, and channel Tarot through your own voice, with real-time feedback and co-interpretation.

🜂 What You'll Learn (and Embody):

• The entire architecture of the Thoth Tarot: Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, and Court Cards through a Hermetic lens

• The Western Hermetic Qabalah: 10 Sephiroth, 22 Paths, and the Four Qabalistic Worlds

• How to use Tarot as a portal to meditative pathworking and astral temple building

• Rituals, spreads, and practices that bring gnosis, guidance, and transformation

• How to build your personal mystical system, rooted in self-authority and Divine resonance

📚 What You’ll Need to Begin:

• The Qabalistic Tarot: A Textbook of Mystical Philosophy by Robert Wang

• A Thoth Tarot deck (Crowley-Harris edition preferred)

• A Book of Shadows or personal journal

• A desire to know thyself through the Solar Flame

🌟 Is This Class for You?

Yes — if you are:

• A beginner with a soul-call to the Thoth deck, but no formal training

• An experienced reader seeking depth, ritual, and Hermetic context

• A mystic ready to reclaim your path through archetype, symbol, and gnosis

• Anyone craving one-on-one spiritual mentorship in the Western Esoteric Tradition

💠 Investment in the Self — Not in Gold

At The Tarot of Eli, money is never the gatekeeper of gnosis.

These teachings are offered on a sliding scale, because every soul ready to walk the Path deserves a guide. You are not buying a class — you are answering the call of your Soul.

If you feel the fire of this journey within, reach out. Let’s find a way that works for your means. No sincere aspirant will be turned away for lack of coin.

🕊️ The true currency of this Master Class is your will to become who you truly are.

📬 How to Begin Your Journey

Email eli@elitarotstrickingly.com
to request your resonance mapping session, check availability, and discuss the exchange that fits your