The Alphabet of Sacred Geometry
Let’s imagine the glyphs of astrology/alchemy as an alphabet used to form shapes. That in proper combination create something more than just a composite glyph - they depict the mechanics of generating a symbol of greater complexity thru a series of steps.
Tarot, in connection with the Qabala Tree, can be used as a cipher for indexing glyphs and arranging them into these meta-symbolic formulas, or “Constellations.” Each juxtapose of planet and zodiac also functions as mythological allegory, shedding light upon the purpose of its formula. In this sense, the hieroglyphs both draw a shape and tell a story; and the “narrative” this story constructs will tell you how these meta-symbols fit together.
It’s as if an ancient civilization devised a codex for engineering riddles.
That being said, one should take into consideration the use of pun - either verbal or visual.
Relearn to play with symbol & number as a child would.
The attributions I give here are what have made the most sense to me as the Book of Thoth has “revealed” itself. Being, essentially, a system for conveying the metaphysics of sacred geometry, its “mathemagickal” component checks against any wild tangents or flights of fancy that may possess anyone going down this rabbit hole. My interpretations of what the glyphs mean are certainly not written in stone, but are merely a cursory outline of my own findings that have proved most useful in decoding the narrative and unlocking its secrets.
The Planets / 7 Intelligences
SATURN - Limitation
The scythe divides and measures, encloses in form, making heavy
JUPITER - Order
Cross of Odd & Even, the wise ruler is harmonious
MARS - Chaos
A warrior once activated charges into battle
SUN - Illumination
Each & every one of us is a Star
VENUS - Attraction
Love pulls together what might otherwise be opposed
MERCURY - Integration
My Crown is a Bridge, My Knowledge a Synthesis
MOON - Phasing
From Light into Darkness, from Darkness into Light
The Zodiac / 12 Powers
ARIES : Emanation
Pushing, it does not pierce.
TAURUS : Avatar
Your Avatar holds the Key and beholds a Path
GEMINI : Cleaving
To separate or adhere, the Portal open or closed, Twins who agree or disagree.
CANCER : Spinning
A cycle in time, a turn of the wheel.
LEO : Creation
The Serpent born from its Source, Creation is a spark of light looking out into the darkness.
VIRGO : Quickening
Spiral energy of transformation where it meets the Threshold - the hymen of the Virgin. Gestation as the organizing principle that brings to fruition.
LIBRA : Balancing
Nothing can be called dark lest there be light, as every phase of the moon must have its opposite.
SCORPIO : Transformation
Transforms into a Fish, a Scorpion, a Snake, or an Eagle - the power of metamorphosis is a journey thru the Spiral.
SAGITTARIUS : Penetrating
An arrow can pierce, or it can point the way, or it can do both. It can fly & do other things too.
CAPRICORN : Progression
Goat-serpent wriggles a wave climbing forward.
AQUARIUS : Reflecting
Water in the Cup, I pause to reflect.
PISCES : Expansion
One fish swims upstream, the other down, one day meeting when they come back around.
The Elements / 4 Frequencies
AIR - Thought
WATER - Emotion
FIRE - Energy
EARTH - Matter
The rungs of a ladder, or the simplest of Solids