The Hebrew letter corresponding to the Emperor is Heh, a window. Paul Foster Case says on the subject, "A window admits light (knowledge) and air (life-breath, spirit) into the house (beth) of personality. It also permits outlook, survey, supervision, control, and so on." - Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages In the Tantrik model of the Principles which underlie reality, this level of manifestation is called Ishvara (Lordship). It is Shiva's own power of jnana (knowledge). The awareness characteristic at this sphere of Consciousness is said to be, "I am this; this I am." This means that, not only is there now a self referential point of Consciousness which can be identified (Empress/"I am this"), but there is a second self-referential point of Consciousness. Together, the two are capable of relating to each other as subject-and-object. TdF's Emperor is surrounded in Martial red, symbolizing activity, force, and potency. His head is that of...
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