Disks:

 

Disks:

"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."

Two of Disks:

This card refers to the Will being stable in a world of constant change, this Will refers to inspiration or the True Will. The idea being, that the Will is the inherent drive towards realizing one’s purpose, the latter is a manifestation of the ego. However, for this Will to be realized, one needs to find stability to support it. Stability is found through union, which is a requisite for realizing the potential inherent in the card. This must be done via harmonizing the magician’s inner and outer worlds, as per the suit's association with Assiah. However, this harmonizing is not indicated as having been achieved thus success is not necessarily implied by the symbolism.

“The number Two, Chokmah, here rules in the suit pertaining to Earth. It shows the type of Energy appropriate to Two, in its most fixed form. According to the doctrine that Change is the support of stability, the card is called Change.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Three of Disks:

The card represents life being in harmony with the subject’s aspiration, all is in balance and symbolized by the three disks surrounding the Pyramid. The magician is experiencing congruence between the Will and Understanding, their influence naturally links to the World of Matter, via the aspiration which is here supported by Chokmah. The aspiration has found, through this harmony, a perfect inbreathing that manifests as materialization of his original inspiration. The first two cards in this suit are indicative of union and the need to maintain balance for the work to persist, thus they are symbolic of both the negative and positive aspects of these ideas. These two cards should be read in context of the individual’s relationship with Assiah, as the health of this relationship is determined by the relationship between the Ruach and the Nephesch, which when incongruent Heaven and Earth may not adequately be united. These parts of the Soul wouldn’t necessarily balance the intensity of the inbreathing, in which case, the influence from Binah and Chokmah may cause trouble.

“The influence of Binah on the sphere of Earth shows the material establishment of the idea of the Universe, the determination of its basic form.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Four of Disks:

The inspiration of the union between Binah and Chokmah, is here seen as the perfect manifestation thereof. Since the suit corresponds to Assiah, this card represents a clear plan for action that may be accurately expressed through the relationship between the magician and his creativity. It is a perfect idea that is in harmony with the magician’s environment, thus what is intimated in the card is guarding the citadel of creativity. Hence, the card indicates control and continued work being done, that should result in a positive end.

“The generating idea is exhibited in its full material sense.”

“The disks are very large and solid; the suggestion of the card is that of a fortress. This represents Law and Order, maintained by constant authority and vigilance.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Five of Disks:

The card suggests the world of Assiah and the Nephesh being in complete disharmony, and suggests the need for the issue to be confronted. It is impossible under these types of circumstances to think in any higher sense, thus, the Ruach is overcome with Worry. The querent is unable to find his footing, due to his inability to adapt to and control the elements of his everyday life. This can only be remedied by confronting the elements of his own being with honesty. This is by no means a fleeting situation and a lot of work will need to be done, before the querent will be able to express himself in any higher sense, than merely survival.

“The symbol represents five disks in the form of the inverted Pentagram, instability in the very foundations of Matter. The effect is that of an earthquake.”

“The effect is of intense strain; yet the symbol implies long-continued inaction.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Six of Disks:

This card means perfection, and this indicates the Ruach as the Ego. It suggests someone who is at perfect ease and in perfect control of him or herself and the world around. This perfection naturally tends towards creativity and is able to find this expression within most circumstances. The card suggests control established via the congruence mentioned above, which obviously implies a great ability to adapt to different situations. It symbolizes creativity descending through the Four Worlds, which has now been manifested in Assiah.

The number Six, Tiphareth, as before, represents the full harmonious establishment of the Energy of the Element.

Crowley, The Book Thoth

Seven of Disks:

The card suggests all the aspects of Yetzirah and Assiah having been corrupted. There is no way for positive expression and usually indicates material concerns resulting in an inability to realize goals. Frustration is significant to this card and has a tendency to lead to behavior unconducive to a beneficent outcome. The subject is thus at odds with the world, and this situation keeps getting worse on account of not being able to overcome the strain of his circumstances, that lead to more intense conflict with the outside world, to incumber progress.

The number Seven, Netzach, has its customary enfeebling effect, and this is made worse by the influence of Saturn in Taurus.”

“They suggest bad money.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Eight of Disks:

The last three cards are ruled by Virgo. This card especially presents the idea of work towards the completion of an idea or task. It is loving commitment to that which demands one to stay committed to for its final execution. This commitment is done joyously, and it symbolizes putting thought into action, that is supported by the influence of Mercury as per the card's association with Hod. For example: A question pertaining to finances, would have this card as planning for the final result of perhaps an investment or reallocation of funds. This is done under the auspices of Mercurial influence, which is a symbol of intelligence and problem solving. Therefore, this card may symbolize the need for Prudence as indicated in the card’s title.

“It signifies intelligence lovingly applied to material matters, especially those of the agriculturalist, the artificer, and the engineer. One might suggest that this card marks the turn of the tide.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Nine of Disks:

This card has a similar meaning to the Six of Disks but on a lower level of experience. It means that undertakings have been thought out and are accompanied by good fortune. As with the Six, this card shows a person well received by others, which makes life a lot easier. This is however not as a result of the same type of influence as in the Six of Disks, but rather stems from confidence arising from the certainty of well-planned actions. There is thus no contradiction between action and motivation for the subject represented by this card, there are no obstacles to that which the querent has already set out to accomplish.

“The number Nine, Yesod, inevitably brings back the balance of Force in fulfillment. The card is ruled by Venus in Virgo. It shows good luck attending material affairs, favour and popularity.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth

Ten of Disks:

This card represents the end. Everything in the card presents one with the idea of completion, which means there is potential for sluggishness. Whatever has been accumulated should serve this process and aid the impulse to create, Wealth is not an end in itself, but should be seen as a means to facilitate the development of the individual. So, as with all the other cards relating to this Sephiroth, the work is done and now it is time to start anew or move on. Wealth may be referring to influence gained, as a result of successful completion of work, thus the below quote could be interpreted as referring to anything that has produced such influence.   

“The force is completely expended and results in death. Mercury rules this card in Virgo; and this may imply that the acquired wealth, being inert, will be dissipated unless put to further use by devoting its power to objects rather than mere accumulation.”

Crowley, The Book of Thoth 

"Love is the law, love under will."