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The 'onion' model, planetary/tarot attributions
I have explained elsewhere how an 'onion' model may be derived from SY 2:4 whereby setting the letters in a circle and pairing each letter we derive 10 concentric circles [sefiroth] 22 radii [paths] and 231 connections [gates].
We may draw parallels between the concentric circle model and the similar cosmological model.
The first, outer circle that encompasses and contains the rest represents within the terminology of later kabbalistic redactions Kether, and is analagous to the outer circle of the cosmological model which represents the first cause.
The second is Chokmah, the circle of stars.
Third Binah, Saturn; fourth Chesed, Jupiter, fifth Gevurah, Mars, sixth Tiphareth, Sun; Seventh Netzach, Venus; Eighth Hod, Mercury; Ninth Yesod, Moon and tenth and last inner circle Malkuth, Earth.
If we transcribe the 'onion' cosmological model to the later model of the ToL we find then the attributions fit those of the GD. Looking at his model we see that from Malkuth as Earth we have a representation of the geo-centric model based upon the Chaldean order of planets. We have also the Sun at Tiphareth in the centre, with the inner planets and moon between Earth [Malkuth] and the Sun [at Tiphareth], with the outer planets above; so also we have a heliocentric model.
It is probable that the planetary squares of the planets as described by Agrippa [Occult Philosophy] are based on the cosmological model. The Saturn square has nine cells being a square of three, Saturn being the third sphere [counting frm the outer to the inner]; and so on for the rest.
Transcribed to the planetary hexagram we have in Chaldean order Saturn at the top point, Jupiter TR, Mars TL, Sun Center, Venus BR, Mercury BL and Moon Bottom. We see here the several pairs relating to planetary rulerships, Saturn opposite Lights, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac, Jupiter opposite Mercury, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac, Mars opposite Venus, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac.
If we take the numbers of the planets then the numbers in opposite wings add up to 12, Saturn [3] and Moon [9]; Jupiter [4] and Mercury [8]; Mars [5] and Venus [7]. All together the three pairs add to 36, the square of the Sun[6] in the center.
Placed around a septagram in Chaldean order we have the same correspondence of pairings as in the Hexagram. Draw a horizontal line connecting the wings we have a bottom pairing of Saturn/Moon, then Jupiter/Mercury, Mars/Venus and Sun at the top
I have explained elsewhere how an 'onion' model may be derived from SY 2:4 whereby setting the letters in a circle and pairing each letter we derive 10 concentric circles [sefiroth] 22 radii [paths] and 231 connections [gates].
We may draw parallels between the concentric circle model and the similar cosmological model.
The first, outer circle that encompasses and contains the rest represents within the terminology of later kabbalistic redactions Kether, and is analagous to the outer circle of the cosmological model which represents the first cause.
The second is Chokmah, the circle of stars.
Third Binah, Saturn; fourth Chesed, Jupiter, fifth Gevurah, Mars, sixth Tiphareth, Sun; Seventh Netzach, Venus; Eighth Hod, Mercury; Ninth Yesod, Moon and tenth and last inner circle Malkuth, Earth.
If we transcribe the 'onion' cosmological model to the later model of the ToL we find then the attributions fit those of the GD. Looking at his model we see that from Malkuth as Earth we have a representation of the geo-centric model based upon the Chaldean order of planets. We have also the Sun at Tiphareth in the centre, with the inner planets and moon between Earth [Malkuth] and the Sun [at Tiphareth], with the outer planets above; so also we have a heliocentric model.
It is probable that the planetary squares of the planets as described by Agrippa [Occult Philosophy] are based on the cosmological model. The Saturn square has nine cells being a square of three, Saturn being the third sphere [counting frm the outer to the inner]; and so on for the rest.
Transcribed to the planetary hexagram we have in Chaldean order Saturn at the top point, Jupiter TR, Mars TL, Sun Center, Venus BR, Mercury BL and Moon Bottom. We see here the several pairs relating to planetary rulerships, Saturn opposite Lights, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac, Jupiter opposite Mercury, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac, Mars opposite Venus, whose signs are opposite in the zodiac.
If we take the numbers of the planets then the numbers in opposite wings add up to 12, Saturn [3] and Moon [9]; Jupiter [4] and Mercury [8]; Mars [5] and Venus [7]. All together the three pairs add to 36, the square of the Sun[6] in the center.
Placed around a septagram in Chaldean order we have the same correspondence of pairings as in the Hexagram. Draw a horizontal line connecting the wings we have a bottom pairing of Saturn/Moon, then Jupiter/Mercury, Mars/Venus and Sun at the top
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Following the lines of the septagram we get the orders of the days of the week. This is because the names of the days are based upon the Chaldean ordering of the planetary hours, tables of which are common among kabbalistic based medieval grimoires and which are considered of prime importance in kabbalistic [jewish] astrology. The majority of the oldest versions of the SY attribute the double letters according to the Chaldean order. Most occult Tarot attributions however bear a closer parallel with the Gra redaction of the SY, circa 1800 c.e. If there are links in older historically 'non' occult decks such as the Marseille then any correspondence that may have been made would more likely to have followed the correspondence of the Chaldean order rather than that attributed to modern occult decks [IMHO].
A curious BTW
If we create a septagram drawing a line between every second planet instead of every third, we get the order starting with Mars [as it rules the first decan of the first sign]: Mars, Venus, Moon, Jupiter, Sun, Mercury, Saturn. Replace with the metals ruled by the planets then they are ordered according to their ascending atomic weight [rounded figure]: Iron [56], Copper [63], Silver [108], Tin [118], Gold [196], Mercury [200] and Lead [207].
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Following the lines of the septagram we get the orders of the days of the week. This is because the names of the days are based upon the Chaldean ordering of the planetary hours, tables of which are common among kabbalistic based medieval grimoires and which are considered of prime importance in kabbalistic [jewish] astrology. The majority of the oldest versions of the SY attribute the double letters according to the Chaldean order. Most occult Tarot attributions however bear a closer parallel with the Gra redaction of the SY, circa 1800 c.e. If there are links in older historically 'non' occult decks such as the Marseille then any correspondence that may have been made would more likely to have followed the correspondence of the Chaldean order rather than that attributed to modern occult decks [IMHO].
A curious BTW
If we create a septagram drawing a line between every second planet instead of every third, we get the order starting with Mars [as it rules the first decan of the first sign]: Mars, Venus, Moon, Jupiter, Sun, Mercury, Saturn. Replace with the metals ruled by the planets then they are ordered according to their ascending atomic weight [rounded figure]: Iron [56], Copper [63], Silver [108], Tin [118], Gold [196], Mercury [200] and Lead [207].
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