Swords Meanings (Tarot de Marseille)
Sephiroth: 1 – Kether (Crown)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, (The Air Signs of the Zodiac)
Timing: Dec 22 – Mar 20
Force: Odd, Active, Yang
Beginning, First Cause, initiative, origin, source, motivation, power, vitality, the source and the synthesis of all other numbers.
Sephiroth: 2 – Chokmah (Wisdom)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Moon in Libra
Timing: Sept 23 to Oct 2.
Force: Even, Receptive, Yin
Polarity, duality, duplication, reflection, contrast, gestation, partnership, friendship, relationships.
Sephiroth: 3 – Binah (Understanding)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Saturn in Libra
Timing: Oct 3 – Oct 12
Force: Odd, Active, Yang
Triplicity, creativity, mystery, early results, creativity, action, development, growth.
Sephiroth: 4 – Chessed (Mercy)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Jupiter in Libra
Timing: Oct 13 – Oct 22.
Force: Even, Receptive, Yin
Order, foundation, form, simplicity, security, systematization, truth, power, stability, consolidation, logic.
Sephiroth: 5 – Geburah (Strength)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Venus in Aquarius
Timing: Jan 20 – Jan 29.
Force: Odd, Active, Yang
Change, renewal, progress, unpredictability, expansion, adaptation, adventure, disruption, exertion.
Sephiroth: 6 – Tiphareth (Beauty)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Mercury in Aquarius
Timing: Jan 30 – Feb 8
Force: Even, Receptive, Yin
Harmony, balance, choice, peace, symmetry, equilibrium, harmony of opposites, polarity.
Sephiroth: 7 – Netzach (Victory)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Moon in Aquarius
Timing: Feb 9 – Feb 18
Force: Odd, Active, Yang
Rest, spiritual matters, intelligence, transcendence, introspection, contemplation, study, meditation, transcendence.
Sephiroth: 8 – Hod (Glory)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Jupiter in Gemini
Timing: May 21 – May 31
Force: Even, Receptive, Yin
Opportunity, order, equilibrium, power, abundance, repetition, twice the solidity of Four, physical perfection, opportunity, capability, authority, advancement, organization.
Sephiroth: 9 – Yessod (Foundation)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Mars in Gemini
Timing: June 1 – June 10
Force: Odd, Active, Yang
Completion, perfection, end of a cycle, attainment, optimism, production, ideal, spiritual power, finishing, forgivingness, compassion.
Sephiroth: 10 – Malkuth (Kingdom)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Zodiac: Sol in Gemini
Timing: June 11 – June 20
Force: Even, Receptive, Yin
Final manifestation, realization, continuation, endings, completion, recognition, return to source, culmination, transmission, transition to next stage.
Sephiroth: 10 – Malkuth (Kingdom)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Sub-Element: Earth of Air
Astrology: 5° Capricorn to 5° Aries
Zodiac: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius
Gender: Androgynous
Intellectual, clarity, ideas, inspiration, growth,, inspiration, planning, vigilance, protective,, quick-witted, chatty, communicative, education, conceptual, logical and creative, vigilant, zealous, truth seeker, observant, rule breaker.
Bad or disappointing news, lack of ideas and planning, mind games, paranoid, lack of mental agility, cold, sarcastic.
Sephiroth: 6 – Tiphareth (Beauty)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Sub-Element: Air of Air
Astrology: 20° Capricorn to 20° Aquarius
Zodiac: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius
Gender: Young Person (Male or Female)
Young intellectual man, valiant, quick thinking, high energy, bold, quick to action, willful, strategic, conquering, sharp emotional intelligence, realistic, logical, good at negotiation, troubleshooting, direct communication, strength and action of will.
Not very affectionate, difficulty dealing with abstract concepts and feelings, lonely tendencies, low energy, insensitive to people’s problems, disorganized, messy, rather impassive, hasty.
Sephiroth: 3 – Binah (Understanding)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Sub-Element: Water of Air
Astrology: 20° Virgo to 20° Libra
Zodiac: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius
Gender: Mature Woman
Mature analytical woman, intelligent, organized, structured, make logical decisions, planner, committed, sociable, strong, objective, excellent vision of the future, emotionally stable, confident, good ability to plan strategically, orderly, resourceful, risk taker, driven, scientific.
Egocentric, manipulative, dominant, opinionated, desires fame desires, focused on the image, narcissistic.
Sephiroth: 2 – Chokmah (Wisdom)
Element: Air (Intellectual Thought)
Sub-Element: Fire of Air
Astrology: 20° Taurus to 20° Gemini
Zodiac: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius
Gender: Mature Man
Mature intelligent male, practical and realistic, structure, rational, wise counsel, logic, confidence, power, authority, balanced judgement, emotionally stable, systematic, planner, realistic, decision maker, punctual, hard working, confident, disciplined, meticulous, strong sense of purpose.
Intolerant of differences, strict, aggressive, authoritarian, obstinate, unfair.
