Zephyros
I've been looking at the Hermetic Lovers today that, in accordance with the Golden Dawn shows Andromeda being saved by Perseus. In the essay on the Tarot trumps by G.H. Soror, Q.L. it says:
Would I be correct in assuming the above means Perseus, as the son of Zeus, is filling in for the HGA in this case, and contrary to the Thoth, we are seeing the Prince of Tiphareth and Princess of Malkuth? It seems to make sense on the face of it, as well as seemingly making sense according to GD doctrine. What bothers me is where it is. The Lovers descending from Binah to Tiphareth seems not not make sense as a parable of the HGA with the individual, otherwise it would be lower down.
As to the RWS portrayal, I don't wholly agree with it either, but I can find some justification for it, as I essentially see Tiphareth as the Garden of Eden, perfect exemplar of the divine plan.
Like the Thoth, the RWS card seems to deal in creation and alchemy, while the GD card seems to deal with initiation... only it feels as if it's in the wrong place.
G.H. Soror said:The impact of inspiration on intuition, resulting in illumination and liberation - the sword striking off the fetters of habit and materialism, Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the Dragon of fear and the waters of stagnation. (Note: Incidentally note that this is the design of the Order card. Andromeda is shown manacled to a rock, the dragon rising from the waters at her feet. Perseus is depicted flying through the air to her assistance, with unsheathed sword.
Would I be correct in assuming the above means Perseus, as the son of Zeus, is filling in for the HGA in this case, and contrary to the Thoth, we are seeing the Prince of Tiphareth and Princess of Malkuth? It seems to make sense on the face of it, as well as seemingly making sense according to GD doctrine. What bothers me is where it is. The Lovers descending from Binah to Tiphareth seems not not make sense as a parable of the HGA with the individual, otherwise it would be lower down.
As to the RWS portrayal, I don't wholly agree with it either, but I can find some justification for it, as I essentially see Tiphareth as the Garden of Eden, perfect exemplar of the divine plan.
Like the Thoth, the RWS card seems to deal in creation and alchemy, while the GD card seems to deal with initiation... only it feels as if it's in the wrong place.