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ABSTRACTION CARDS
VEDIC ASTROLOGY
The nakshatras are a small part of the vast study of Vedic Astrology. They come from the Indian philosophy of Jyotish. "Jyoti" translates as candle flame or the divine principal of light; "sh" refers to the best or wisest. Therefore, Jyotish is seen as the wisdom of the stars. Jyotish is explored in the Vedas as stories of the gods that apply to everyday life. They were written in Sanskrit approximately 5,000 years ago. The Upanishad, documented from an oral tradition, spread these parables to support the notion that life is merely one stage of existence.
EASTERN VERSUS WESTERN ASTROLOGY
The tropical system of western astrology is rooted in time and focuses on cycles, starting with 1° Aries and allotting 30° to each zodiacal sign to complete a circle around the earth. |
The sidereal of Vedic astrology is rooted in space and focuses on the direct observation of fixed constellations, taking into consideration the tilt of the earth on its axis. The starting point of 1° Aries alters 1° every 72 years from the tropical system. |
The tropical system is seen as more earthly because of its focus on cycles and the seasons. |
The sidereal system as more heavenly, because of its focus on the stars. |
The last time both systems were in complete alignment was 285 AD.
Vedic Astrology first appeared in the Rig Veda, the oldest of the Hindu Vedas (3000 BCE) and largely focuses on the influences of the moon, using the stars as symbols for understanding divine grace and cosmic law.
NAKSHATRAS
The word "nakshatra" breaks down into "naksh", which means approach or worship, and "tra", which is a way of connecting to the cosmic. A later observation added to this translation by breaking the word down as: "na", not and "kshatra", destructible.
The ancient Vedic astrologers used the nakshatras to denote stationary stars through which the moon moves during its monthly cycle of 27 days and 7 hours. Modern Vedic astrology redistributes the extra seven hours into 28 nakshatras.
LOGISTICAL CHART OF THE NAKSHATRAS
The Logistical Chart associates each card with a nakshatra, the translation of the nakshatra's name, the location of the fixed stars of the nakshatra and the nature of that constellation.
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ABSTRACTION
CARD |
NAKSHATRA |
TRANSLATION |
GLYPH |
FIXED
STAR |
STAR
OF |
1. |
The
Soldier |
Uttara
Bhadrapada |
Lucky
feet |

|
Twin
stars in Pegasus and Andromeda |
Warrior |
2. |
The
Jester |
Revati |
Wealthy;
to transcend |
|
Faint
stars of Pisces at the tail of the fish in shape of a drum |
Compassion |
3. |
The
Leader of the Pack |
Ashwini |
Born
of female horse |
|
Two
bright stars in Aries |
Transport |
4. |
The
Mudpuppy |
Bharani |
Bearing |
|
Three
fait stars forming a triangle in Aries |
Restraint |
5. |
The
Chef |
Krittika |
Cutters |
|
Seven
stars in the cluster of the Pleiades |
Fire |
6. |
The
Hamstergirl |
Rohini |
Growing
one |
|
The
pale rose star that is also the eye of Taurus |
Ascent |
7. |
The
Mountaingirl |
Mrigshira |
Deer's
head |
|
Three
faint stars near head of Orion |
Searching |
8. |
The
Thinker |
Ardra |
The
fresh one |
|
Bright
star of Orion, Betelgeuse |
Reconstruction |
9. |
The
Rabbi |
Punarvasu |
Visible
infinity |
|
Two
bright stars in Gemini |
Renewal |
10. |
The
Rat King |
Pushya |
Nourisher |
|
Not
the brightest stars in Cancer |
Nourishment |
11. |
The
Pirate |
Ashlesha |
Embracing |
|
Ring
of stars in Hydra |
Danger |
12. |
The
CEO |
Magha |
Bountiful |
|
Bright
sickle in front of Leo |
Leadership |
13. |
The
Knight |
Purva
Phalguni |
Little
fig tree |
|
Two
bright stars at the rear of Leo |
Marriage |
14. |
The
Princess |
Uttara
Phalguni |
Latter
fig tree |
|
Two
contrasting stars on the tail of Leo |
Patronage |
15. |
The
Champ |
Hasta |
Hand |
|
Five
stars below Virgo that make up the top of a hand |
Honor |
16. |
The
Model |
Chitra |
Beauty |
|
One
star in lower part of Virgo |
Opportunity |
17. |
The
Painter |
Swati |
Independent |
|
Single
yellow star at the heart of Libra |
Art |
18. |
The
Obsessive |
Vishakha |
Forked |
|
Four
stars left of the scales of Libra |
Purpose |
19. |
The
Crone |
Anuradha |
Subsequent
success |
|
Formation
of a staff within Scorpio |
Balance |
20. |
The
Dominatrix |
Jeyshta |
Eldest |
|
Three
stars in a row at the heart of Scorpio |
Openness |
21. |
The
Unbreakable |
Mula |
The
root |
|
Nine
stars at the tail of Scorpio and into Sagittarius |
Roots |
22. |
The
Aquatic |
Purva
Ashadha |
Formerly
unconquered |
|
Three
bright stars in a line in the middle of Sagittarius |
Invincibility |
23. |
The
Teacher |
Uttara
Ashadha |
Latter
unconquered |
|
Four
bright stars at the end of Sagittarius and beginning of Capricorn |
Universality |
24. |
The
Stud |
Abhijit |
Undefeatable |
|
Three
stars in Lyra including the star Vega, third brightest star, that
"fell" to the horizon in 12000 bce |
Survival |
25. |
The
Sheriff |
Shravana |
Hearing |
|
Three
stars atop Capricorn and in the head of Aquilla, the eagle |
Listening |
26. |
The
Vocalist |
Dhanishta |
Most
beneficent |
|
Four
stars in Delphinus in the shape of a drum above Capricorn and Aquarius |
Symphony |
27. |
The
Nurse |
Shatabhista |
1,000
healers |
|
Faint
group of stars at the heart of Aquarius |
Veiling |
28. |
The
Enigmatic |
Purva
Bhadrapada |
Former
with lucky feet |
|
Two
bright stars in Pegasus atop Aquarius and Pisces |
Transformation |
METAPHYSICAL CHART OF THE NAKSHATRAS
The Metaphysical Chart associates each card with a nakshatra, the shakti (described by David Frawley), a translation of the shakti, the symbol for that nakshatra and a Dognosticliché, which perverts clichés to amuse and/or confuse.
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ABSTRACTION
CARD |
NAKSHATRA |
SHAKTI |
TRANSLATION
OF SHAKTI |
SYMBOL |
DOGNOSTICLICHE |
1. |
The
Soldier |
Uttara
Bhadrapada |
varshodyamana |
The
power to bring rain and to grow plants |
Twins |
There
may be two sides to every story, but you are the narrator of your
life. |
2. |
The
Jester |
Revati |
kshiradyapani |
The
power to nourish |
Fish |
Whether
a big fish in a little pond or vice versa, stay in school. |
3. |
The
Leader of the Pack |
Ashwini |
shidravyapani |
The
power to quickly attain one's objective |
Horse's
head |
Attain
your objective before getting on your high horse . |
4. |
The
Mudpuppy |
Bharani |
apabharani |
The
power to take things away |
Yoni |
It's
a matter of life and birth. |
5. |
The
Chef |
Krittika |
dahana |
The
power to burn and purify |
Knives |
You
are what you eat, so make every cut count. |
6. |
The
Hamstergirl |
Rohini |
rohana |
The
power to make things grow |
Chariot |
When
life is like being bowled over by chariots, avoid hanging out in
the pits. |
7. |
The
Mountaingirl |
Mrigshira |
prinana |
The
power to give fulfillment |
Deer's
head |
Like
a deer with headlights, look and learn. |
8. |
The
Thinker |
Ardra |
yatna |
The
power to make an effort |
Jewel |
A
jewel in the rough is like data waiting to become knowledge. |
9. |
The
Rabbi |
Punarvasu |
vastura
prapana |
The
power to gain or receive objectives |
Bow |
The
slings and arrows of defeat can move the spirit. |
10. |
The
Rat King |
Pushya |
brahmavarchava |
The
power to harness creative spiritual energy |
Wheel |
Don't
reinvent the wheel, build a better mousetrap. |
11. |
The
Pirate |
Ashlesha |
visasleshana |
The
power to inflict poison |
Serpent |
Morals
of an alley cat, scruples of a snake. |
12. |
The
CEO |
Magha |
tyaga
shepani |
The
power to leave the body |
Palanquin |
Carry
on, love and money are coming, love and money are coming to us all. |
13. |
The
Knight |
Purva
Phalguni |
prajanana |
The
power to procreate (union of polar opposites) |
Couch |
'Tis
better to have loved on a couch than to have never loved at all. |
14. |
The
Princess |
Uttara
Phalguni |
chayani |
The
power of prosperity |
Legs
of a cot |
You
may not have a leg to stand on, but you do walk the walk. |
15. |
The
Champ |
Hasta |
hasta
sthapaniyaagama |
The
power to put one's objects of desire into one's hand |
Palm
of the hand |
Don't
bite the hand that fits like a glove. |
16. |
The
Model |
Chitra |
punyachayani |
The
power to accumulate merit |
Pearls |
Cast
pearls before kisses sweeter than swine. |
17. |
The
Painter |
Swati |
pradhvamsa |
The
power to disburse like the wind |
Coral |
Resting
on your corals is pain without gain. |
18. |
The
Obsessive |
Vishakha |
vyapana |
The
power to achieve and make manifest |
Arch |
For
all intents and purposes, beware the ides of the arch. |
19. |
The
Crone |
Anuradha |
radhana |
The
power of worship |
Lotus |
The
flower of youth is not strained. |
20. |
The
Dominatrix |
Jeyshta |
arohana |
The
power to rise above perils and to conquer the subconscious |
Earring |
Can
I bend your earring a moment. |
21. |
The
Unbreakable |
Mula |
barhana |
The
power to ruin and destroy |
Lion's
tail |
If
I'm lyin', I'm dyin'. |
22. |
The
Aquatic |
Purva
Ashadha |
varchagrahan |
The
power to invigorate |
Fan |
It's
easy to fan the flames when you're underwater. |
23. |
The
Teacher |
Uttara
Ashadha |
apradhrishya |
The
power to give permanent victory |
Elephant
tusks |
An
elephant never forgets his tusks. |
24. |
The
Stud |
Abhijit |
--- |
--- |
Swans |
I
got it for a swan's song, warts and all. |
25. |
The
Sheriff |
Shravana |
samhanana |
The
power to connect |
Three
footprints |
The
game's a footprint. |
26. |
The
Vocalist |
Dhanishta |
khyapayitri |
The
power to give fame and abundance |
Drum |
She
moves to the beat of different tables. |
27. |
The
Nurse |
Shatabhista |
bheshaja |
The
power of healing |
Empty
circle |
You
know you've gone full circle when you return from whence you came. |
28. |
The
Enigmatic |
Purva
Bhadrapada |
yajamana
udyamana |
The
power to evolve |
Sword |
He
who lives by the sword might get shot. |
LUNAR MANAZILS
While the nakshatras were understood to be the abodes where karma is stored, the lunar manazils were seen as the mansions of the gods. "Manazil" translates as "mansion" or "resting spot", and each lunar manazil corresponds to one of 28 sounds in Arabic. The lunar manazils depict favorable times for sacred acts and can determine personality traits.
The picatrix, an Arabic magical text, written around 1,000 AD, has become the encyclopedia of the lunar manazils. Those who integrated the astronomical manazils into an esoteric tradition include: Dorotheus Sidonius in the first century, H.C. Agrippa in 1533 and George Yeats in 1918.
The chart below associates each Abstraction Card with a lunar manazil, translates the name of the lunar manazil and includes descriptions of the images according to H.C. Agrippa.
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ABSTRACTION
CARD |
LUNAR
MANAZIL |
TRANSLATION |
IMAGE |
1. |
The
Soldier |
Al
Fargh Al Thani |
the
lower spout of the bucket |
A
black man in a garment made of hair, and girdled round, casting
a small lance with his right hand |
2. |
The
Jester |
Al
Batn Al Hut |
the
belly of the fish |
A
king crowned |
3. |
The
Leader of the Pack |
Al
Sharatain |
the
two signs |
A
woman well clothed, sitting in a chair, her right hand being lifted
up on her head |
4. |
The
Mudpuppy |
Al
Butain |
the
belly |
A
soldier on a horse, holding a serpent in his right hand |
5. |
The
Chef |
Al
Thurayya |
the
many little ones |
The
head of a man |
6. |
The
Hamstergirl |
Al
Dabaran |
the
follower |
Two
images embracing one another |
7. |
The
Mountaingirl |
Al
Hak'ah |
a
white spot |
A
man well clothed, holding his hands up to heaven as it were praying
and supplicating |
8. |
The
Thinker |
Al
Han'ah |
the
brand |
An
eagle having the face of a man |
9. |
The
Rabbi |
Ah
Dhira |
the
forearm |
A
black man in a garment made of hair, and girdled round, casting
a small lance with his right hand |
10. |
The
Rat King |
Al
Nathrah |
the
crib |
A
king crowned |
11. |
The
Pirate |
Al
Tarf |
the
gaze of the lion's eye |
A
woman well clothed, sitting in a chair, her right hand being lifted
up on her head |
12. |
The
CEO |
Al
Jabhah |
the
forehead |
A
soldier on a horse, holding a serpent in his right hand |
13. |
The
Knight |
Al
Zubrah |
mane
of the lion |
The
head of a man |
14. |
The
Princess |
Al
Sarfah |
change
of weather |
Two
images embracing one another |
15. |
The
Champ |
Al
Awwa |
the
barker |
A
man well clothed, holding his hands up to heaven as it were praying
and supplicating |
16. |
The
Model |
Al
Simak |
the
unarmed |
An
eagle having the face of a man |
17. |
The
Painter |
Al
Gafr |
the
covering |
A
black man in a garment made of hair, and girdled round, casting
a small lance with his right hand |
18. |
The
Obsessive |
Al
Jubana |
the
claws |
A
king crowned |
19. |
The
Crone |
Al
Jabhah |
crown
of the forehead |
A
woman well clothed, sitting in a chair, her right hand being lifted
up on her head |
20. |
The
Dominatrix |
Al
Kalb |
the
heart |
A
soldier on a horse, holding a serpent in his right hand |
21. |
The
Unbreakable |
Al
Shaula |
the
sting |
The
head of a man |
22. |
The
Aquatic |
Al
Na'am |
the
ostriches |
Two
images embracing one another |
23. |
The
Teacher |
Al
Baldah |
the
city |
A
man well clothed, holding his hands up to heaven as it were praying
and supplicating |
24. |
The
Stud |
Al
Sad Al Dibih |
the
survivor of the slaughterers |
An
eagle having the face of a man |
25. |
The
Sheriff |
Al
Sad Al Bulah |
the
good fortune of the swallower |
A
black man in a garment made of hair, and girdled round, casting
a small lance with his right hand |
26. |
The
Vocalist |
Al
Sad Al Su'ud |
the
luckiest of the lucky |
A
king crowned |
27. |
The
Nurse |
Al
Sad Al Ahbiya |
lucky
star of that which is hidden |
A
woman well clothed, sitting in a chair, her right hand being lifted
up on her head |
28. |
The
Enigmatic |
Al
Fargh Al Mukdim |
the
forespot of the bucket |
A
soldier on a horse, holding a serpent in his right hand |
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
This chart demonstrates how each pair of Abstraction Cards is relegated to one of the developmental stages, the needs of that stage and the ramifications of those needs not being met.
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ABSTRACTION
CARD |
DEVELOPMENTAL
STAGE |
AGE
RANGE |
BRIEF
OVERVIEW |
1.
2. |
The
Soldier
The
Jester |
Prenatal |
<5
mos- birth>* |
During
this stage, you experience being in a physical body - sensation,
motion and growth - in a safe and protected location. If your experience
is positive and your needs are met, you grow up as a separate being,
comfortable in your environment and connected to that which is greater
than you. If your mother polluted her body during pregnancy or experienced
other complications, you may experience the world as unsafe and
disorientating. |
3.
4. |
The
Leader of the Pack
The
Mudpuppy |
Perinatal |
Birth |
During
this stage, you experience your individual self for the first time
by taking your first breath. Your first task is to disconnect physically
while connecting emotionally. If your birth goes relatively smoothly,
you will recognize you are now in a new world that is safe and loving.
If your birth is difficult, you may develop distrust for that which
is greater than you, and who imposed discomfort and fear upon you
entrance into an unfamiliar world. |
5.
6. |
The
Chef
The
Hamstergirl |
Being |
0-6
mos |
In
this stage, you explore the worlds of sensation, nourishment and
nurturing. You begin to experience yourself as being important to
specific people. This stage is key to your feelings of satisfaction
and sense of belonging. If your needs were met at this age, you
have a secure sense of belonging and can experience satisfaction
at a job well done. If your needs were not met at this stage, you
may find yourself vacillating through states of flight, fight or
freeze. You may feel dissatisfaction that you don't have enough
- whether it be love, income, material assets or whatever else. |
7.
8. |
The
Mountaingirl
The
Thinker |
Doing |
6-18
mos |
During
this stage, you use your senses to explore the world and find balance
on your own two feet. You begin separating from your parents and
learn to make your own decisions and choices. You also learn that
those with whom you are bonded will return once they go away. If
your needs were met, you will be spontaneous, curious and willing
to explore your creative urges. If your needs were not met during
this stage, you may grow up conflicted about taking action or afflicted
with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). You may experience self-doubt
and carry a burden of shame. |
9.
10. |
The
Rabbi
The
Rat King |
Thinking |
18
mos -3 yrs |
During
the Thinking Stage, you discover some of reasons why things are
the way they are and try to make sense of the world. Thinking promotes
your feelings of personal power and the desire to build upon that
personal power. This is an age when you push limits and learn how
to use the word "no." If your needs were met at this volatile stage,
you grow up feeling comfortable with differences and conflicts.
If your needs were not met, you may continue testing boundaries
and the consequences of usurping those boundaries. Ultimately you
may end up being rebellious and defiant. |
11.
12. |
The
Pirate
The
CEO |
Identity |
3-6
yrs |
One
of the wonders of this stage is your discovery of gender and all
of the complications and challenges that come with the differences,
whether they be physical, mental or emotional. Your peer groups
reinforce the power of having close personal relationships. You
experienced the separation, organization and conflicts within your
internal reality as opposed to your external reality. If your needs
were met during this stage, you better accept your sexual identity
and the consequences of your behavior, taking a more realistic and
pragmatic approach to life. If your needs were not met during this
stage, you may experience nightmares, develop a superstitious nature
and the desire to live in a fantasy world. |
13.
14. |
The
Knight
The
Princess |
Skills |
7-12
yrs |
This
stage is about finding how you can be useful to your family and
community. Your parents, school and your experimentation with other
people, shape your values and morals. Sometimes you learn through
imitation, trying on a way of behaving or acting. If your needs
were met during this stage, you develop an ability to organize,
a willingness to explore new communities and the ability to debate
the big questions and think in the abstract. If your needs were
not met, your priorities could be ill conceived as you obsess over
authorities and display behavior that is competitive and unnecessarily
argumentative. |
15.
16. |
The
Champ
The
Model |
Recycling |
12-18
yrs |
This
stage is about re-experiencing the previous stages and picking up
the lost threads. In some ways, it was a very fragile time because
you had a lot going on physically, mentally and emotionally. However
this was also a stage for discovering what you do best. If your
needs were met during this stage, you more successfully integrate
sexuality into the needs of younger stages and determinate the people
with whom you wish to nurture ongoing relationships. If your needs
were not met, sex can become a weapon and your needs not met in
earlier stages manifest negatively, sometimes in the forms of one-upsmanship,
alienation or egocentricity. |
17.
18. |
The
Painter
The
Obsessive |
Individuation |
18-22
yrs |
In
this stage you separate from parents and decide upon your personal
moral values. You may experience more sexualized relationships that
makes them more complex, paving the way for future experiences in
intimacy. This is a time when the role you take in groups becomes
more defined as you are asked by society to become a responsible
adult. If your needs of this stage are met, you have a much better
chance of establishing healthy relationships with people who share
your values. If you needs of this stage are not met, you may experience
immature symbiotic relationships or become promiscuous because you
are guided by the unfulfilled needs of childhood rather than your
adult needs. |
19.
20. |
The
Crone
The
Dominatrix |
Intimacy |
23-30
yrs |
You've
explored your sexuality and now you may be contemplating starting
a family. Whether nor not you have found a partner, you seek a community
to whom you can commit yourself and with whom you identify. You
establish a lifestyle, structure your time and you may start focusing
on you career. If your needs of this stage are met, you establish
your own lifestyle, build a career foundation and perhaps marry.
If your needs are not met, you may turn into a know-it-all and live
on the edge with no focus or commitments, dictated by short-term
plans and needs. |
21.
22. |
The
Unbreakable
The
Aquatic |
Generativity |
31-40
yrs |
During
this stage, you establish clear boundaries and learn to balance
family, work and community. You learn that you can't do it all by
yourself and may have to ask for help. You discover how personal
values affect the lives of you and others. If your needs are met
during this stage, you'll be productive, advance in your career
or in having a family and feel personally empowered by the choices
you make. If your needs are not met during this stage, you may become
self-absorbed, scattered and find you lack a foundation from which
you see the world. |
23.
24. |
The
Teacher
The
Stud |
Transformative |
41-50
yrs |
This
stage can cause you psychological reorientation or upheaval, especially
when it comes to your life purpose. You may have to deal with challenges
demanding both personal control and acceptance where there is no
control. In this way, you become even more of who you are. If your
needs of this stage are met and you allow transformation, you may
find yourself re-evaluating your life and taking more responsibility.
If your needs are not met, you may feel victimized by present circumstances
or past events, display risky behavior as a way of reverting to
a younger age or madness may shape your reality. |
25.
26. |
The
Sheriff
The
Vocalist |
Wisdom |
51-65
yrs |
During
this stage you synthesize all of your experiences and knowledge
into wisdom. Therefore, you are often seen as an authority or mentor.
You may find you seek fulfillment rather than success. And of course,
there are all those body changes. If your needs are met during this
stage, you will be more accepting, find more meaning and enjoy your
new role as a wise person. If your needs are not met, you may have
bitter regrets, a spiritual hunger or your body may break down completely. |
27.
28. |
The
Nurse
The
Enigmatic |
Integrity |
66+
yrs |
During
this stage, you reflect of the meaning of your life and contemplate
the nature of your death - not that there's any hurry. With retirement
or even semi-retirement comes a major life change, often leading
to a new way of living. If your needs are met during this stage,
you maintain your ego strength through new projects or volunteering
in your community. If your needs are not met, you may feel uncomfortable
with your leisure time, bemoan your life, fear anything new and
feel nothing but grief. |
ACTION CARDS
CHAKRAS
Chakra translates as "wheel" or "vortex." The seven chakras describe metaphysical and biophysical energy centers in the body. The chakra model was developed at least as early as the second century BC, and was embraced by the early Hindu Vedas. Controversy surrounds the history prior to the Vedas. Some say the chakras were part of Norse traditions, carried east during the Aryan invasion of India in the second century BC.
The meaning of the chakras evolved separately according to differing religious, yogic and occult traditions throughout India, China and the west. Therefore, the basic orientation of each chakra is similar in most traditions, but details may vary.
A lotus, each with a varying number of petals, symbolizes each chakra. The action for each Action Cards is designed to help balance a particular chakra.
Consider attaching your own actions to the Action Cards based on the chakras.
Each pair of Action Cards shares a chakra and the chart shows the associated chakra, the location in the body where it resides, issues that surround each chakra and the primary sense each evokes:
|
ACTION
CARD |
CHAKRA
(Sanskrit) |
TRANSLATION |
LOCATION |
CENTRAL
ISSUES |
SENSE |
29.
30. |
Sniffing
and Scenting
Digging
and Burying |
Muladhara |
Root |
Base
of spine, legs, feet, large intestine |
Survival |
Smell |
31.
32. |
Herding
and Hunting
Begging
and Whining |
Svadhisthana |
Sweetness |
Abdomen,
genitals |
Sexuality,
emotions |
Taste |
33.
34. |
Submitting
and Surrendering
Attacking
and Biting |
Manipura |
Lustrous
gem |
Solar
plexus |
Power,
energy |
Eyesight |
35.
36. |
Rocking
and Rolling
Scratching
and Grooming |
Anahata |
Unstruck |
Heart |
Compassion,
acceptance |
Touch |
37.
38. |
Listening
and Paying Attention
Barking
and Howling |
Vissudha |
Purification |
Throat |
Perception,
intuition, imagination |
Hearing |
39.
40. |
Catching
and Fetching
Playing
and Challenging |
Ajna |
To
perceive |
Third
eye |
Wisdom,
knowledge, spirituality |
ESP |
41.
42. |
Running
and Chasing
Sleeping
and Dreaming |
Sahesrara |
Thousand-fold |
Top
of head |
|
Empathy |
REACTION CARDS
The symbol for each Reaction Card were taken from a mandala first published in Azoth of the Philosophers ,1659, by alchemist Basil Valentine. "Azoth" translates from the Greek by alchemists referred to the One Thing. The One Thing is the spiritually charged presence that manifests what we know as matter. In other religions, the One Thing is known as God.
The history of the Emerald Tablet is unknown. The content remains, although largely in symbols rather than text. The goal of alchemical practices is transmutation through chemical change. Alchemy is one of many complex Hermetic traditions.
This chart shows each Reaction card with its associated chemical and alchemical processes and the animal associated with each step:
|
REACTION
CARD |
CHEMICAL
PROCESS |
ALCHEMICAL
PROCESS |
ANIMAL |
43. |
Fireworks |
Calcination |
Blackening |
Raven |
44. |
Water
Dish |
Dissolution |
Whitening |
Swan |
45. |
Kitty |
Separation |
Greening |
Lion |
46. |
Treats |
Conjunction |
Iridescence |
Peacock |
47. |
Squirrel |
Fermentation |
White
Stone |
Unicorn |
48. |
Raccoon |
Distillation |
Reddening |
Pelican |
49. |
Dog
House |
Coagulation |
Transmutation |
Phoenix |
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