Since I’ve been getting back into my own personal decan walk I thought I would share this information here on Substack as the decans come up for those that are also interested!
We’re currently starting the 2nd decan of Gemini (Gemini ll) with the 9 of Swords, The Tower and The Lovers.
For those new to decans...
What are decans? Decans are 10° of the zodiac and last roughly 10 days long. Each sign has 3 decans. Example: Gemini l 0°-10°, Gemini ll 10°-20°, Gemini lll 20°-30°… I’m keeping the degrees simplified rather than getting too technical.
What is a decan walk? A decan walk is a personal journey through the year, decan by decan. When tarot is involved, you’re focus is on the minor arcana with the assistance of the two corresponding major arcana.
How do the cards come into play? Each decan is ruled by a minor arcana card, which is also tied to two major arcana cards. Example: Gemini ll is ruled by the 9 of Swords which also corresponds to the the Tower and the Lovers, so they have some influence on the 9 of Swords.
What do you do during this time? I like to see how the cards ruled by the decan show up for me during these 10 days. It’s also a great way to study and deep dive cards. Decans also help you connect to the cards core meaning by seeing how the sign and major arcana cards come into play. I’ve had several great revelations while working with the decans in this way.
9 of Swords « Lord of Cruelty »
The 9 of Swords, when our minds become the enemy. The 9 of Swords is when we start letting our thoughts focus on doubt, worry, cruelty and other destructiveness. We are our own worst enemy, it’s key to recognize these are just thoughts and nothing more, they have no weight or merit. Once we can spot this act as it rises, we can then clear away those clouds and refocus.
I often see the 9 of Swords as imposter syndrome, putting yourself down, and letting your mind wander recklessly.
“Clarity has disintegrated into a pile.” - Gerd Ziegler (9 of Swords)
[Dates]
• Starts: May 31/June 1
• Ends: June 9/10
[Astrological Information]
• Decan: Gemini ll • 10° to 20°
• Decan Ruler: Mars
• Major Arcana: The Tower (Mars) + The Lovers (Gemini)
[Qabalah Information]
• Formula: 9 (Yesod) of Swords (Yetzirah) + Mars in Gemini = Cruelty
• Prince Scale for Yesod: Very dark purple
• Four Scales for Mars: Red, Venetian Red, Bright Red and rayed Azure or Emerald
• Four Scales for Gemini: Orange, Pale Mauve, New Yellow leather and Reddish Grey inclined to Mauve
Decks Shown:
Crowley-Harris Thoth Tarot
Tabula Mundi
The Weiser Tarot
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