The story of Eros and Psyche is the required integration of the Spirit with the Soul. When the terms body, soul, and spirit are flung around by writers. The word spirit is misunderstood. The relationship is poorly understood. How do these two interact with the vehicle of the body? The answer is that the soul is the vehicle of the spirit. Without the use of myth our knowledge of the spirit world be overshadowed by the fantasies conjured up by our glimpses and blindness. If the sense world operates external to how our mind works we would be at a loss for the mechanism that produced knowledge about a pair of lovers. Behind every myth is allegory for forces that operate in two domains. One domain is that of nature. We can relate a myth to physical measurements and observations. A description of a boy losing control of a chariot, which pulls the sun along its path, results in wild deviation of the chariot's normal course. If the chariot pulls away from this earth the result would be an increase in cold. This produces the polar ice caps. If the chariot horses move too close the land below becomes a desert. Despite this incorrect interpretation it is still taught in schools. The other domain is that which cannot be observed. That is the world of the supernatural. This is where we spend a great deal of our time for this is where our thinking occurs. Another misinterpretation involves the image of the Centaur. This chimera explains the source of our two natures. One focused on earthly matters, and one of heaven. If heaven and our thinking are removed then a different discussion can be introduced. The figure of a horse and a man joined was produced when Greeks first saw Scythians ride horses. There of course produces a rational approach without evidence. This is also why occult symbols appear intriguing, yet offer no way to fit into an incorrect model. The imperfections are largely ignored until one is compelled to take the challenge and obtain the correct description. The painting above shows more clarity than any story may hope to clarify. The diagram from left to right describe the different entities that compose us. The seven figures surrounding the soul and spirit are the contributors to the different aspects of our mind. The stories of the Greek tradition only become relevant when they describe our journey. The path work involved in bringing the love ones into balance requires familiarity with the history of the hieroglyph for the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet called Zain. The picture form is quite different from the written letter forms introduced. Actually the picture was used to describe the zodiacal position of the scorpion. This may form confusion. However, there actually are two figures inverted from each other. That means the loins and head of each figure are in different positions. Imagine a (1) and a inverted ( ⇂ ). Now together they would of course be written as (1 ⇂ ). The energy to work along the path of Zain requires a source from the loins. When path working , using your powers of imagination in the initial stages will not be sufficient if you neglect the field energy held by Scorpio. This means you should also consider if the constellation is ascending, that means is the constellation rising above the horizon. The other option is that the constellation will be descending. That is setting with respect to the horizon. The type of energy offered to achieve your objective must be considered. This is why path working for beginners runs into trouble. Below is a tree diagram for the Zain pathway. On the tree of life the path of Zain connects Binah ( בינה ) with Tiphereth, Tiferet ( תִּפְאֶרֶת ). This is number 3 of the supernal triangle with the middle triangle. The triangle above the abyss is the spirit center. The triangle below the abyss is the soul center. Numerically this is sephira number 3 connected to sephira number 6. In English the sephira names are Understanding and Beauty respectfully. The path of (ז) zain [ also spelled zayin ] is a complicated one. This is because of the many interesting 32 paths on the tree of life this one crosses the veil and connects the supernal logos with the lower seven sephiroth. This veil is the one Parzival successfully makes breaks through. Specifically pure consciousness can mix with personality. The pathway enables Binah and Tiphareth to connect. This in the minor arcana involves the pip numbering 3 and 6. The type of intelligence is Disposing. Perfect breath is essential to access this path as the Holy spirit must provide the clothing for the righteous. You must be aware of the importance of this mental state. It is powerful and as a reminder it is said to provide the foundation of excellence for higher matters. Why this imposing language? The logos pours out a divine energy from Binah. This has a polarity. The two aspects of divine energy can oppose each other. A requirement is that these energies must be harmonized by the lover. To be on bad terms with either one is not in the cards. The temple building requires a very strong foundation. These opposing forces are represented by the figures on either side of the central figures. The lover key 6 shows a drawing of the three pillars of the tree. The location of the arms are ignored when studying this image. They hold the clue as to the actual meaning and solution of the path. The astrological reference is that of two brothers. The zodiac air sign of Gemini. The ruling planet of this sign represents spirit for that planet is c alled mercury. The union of these forces maybe a match in heaven. Nevertheless the task on the earth to facilitate the match is not easy. A process is necessary. The sun of pure consciousness and the moon of soul must meet. The Eros in the tarot image is the divine fire coming from the supernal triangle of heaven. This fire must cross the abyss before reaching the solar plexus. The central figure cannot balance the forces as easily. It should be pointed out that the hands of the woman are drawn differently. The scene is that of asymmetry. The astral side has a grip upon the figure. These forces must themselves be stabilized. Anyone experienced drastic changes in emotion has experienced how these forces can play in our lives. Contrary to misconception. The image is not used to convey the coming together of an alliance between two people. The unification of spirit and soul of one individual is conveyed by this key. The consideration of two people interaction requires the consideration of all the forces for each of the trees. Each person will have their own collection. This is because the interaction of the forces will shape the evolution of the personality. A consequence of this activity is that people can and do change. The evolutionary path of a person must be studied. They are not static. Tarot directions with respect to the body means the right section of the image is the left side of the body. The left section of the image is the right side of the body. The pillars of the tree of life correspond to viewing the person from the back of the head with the spinal chord facing them. Therefore the left pillar is on the left side and the right pillar is on the right side. The central pillar is parallel with the spinal chord. The tarot key 6 above is equivalent with the other images. Beginners are puzzled and question is one Tarot better than another. If you examine the image above you will notice that the torch burns on the left. The shield is on the right. The left is the entrance to the astral light. This is the reason for the flame. The shield can protect from the flame. This light of course is metaphor. The astral is a force.
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