Second Decan Cancer, Three Water, Three Cups
Second Decan Cancer
The second decan of Cancer corresponds with the Tarot card of Three Water, Cups. Each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Three, expresses attributes of Binah, the third sphere on the QBL Tree of Life whose title is Understanding.
Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence
The planetary correspondence of Binah is Saturn and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Three”, exhibits this planet’s quality. These qualities will be colored by their corresponding elemental suit of fire, water, air, or earth. These suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire: Atziluth, Water: Briah, Air: Yetzirah, and Earth: Assiah.
Three of Cups is a card of celebration and joy. Its appearance signals unity and friendship, of coming together to share in moments of joy and appreciation. However, the presence of Saturn adds a sober note to the card, encouraging us to think about the responsibilities and commitments that come with friendship and relationships. It is a reminder that relationships require effort and dedication to remain strong and lasting. With Saturn’s influence, we are warned to show caution in how we express our needs and wants. This is an indication to prioritize the needs of others just as much as our own.
Second Decan Three of Water Astrological Allocation
This decan is ruled by Mercury, which in Cancer, adds to associations of connection and emotional closeness. It is a card that speaks of the power of friendship and the emotional ties that bind us together. It is a reminder for us to appreciate the people in our lives and to take the time to treasure the moments we share. This card symbolizes feelings of love and joy shared with those around us. It serves as a reminder to express how much our loved ones mean to us.
Considerations
In the right circumstances, Three of Water can lead to an intense connection with our environment and the people around us. We may find ourselves losing inhibitions and connecting on an emotional level, allowing us to experience joy, pleasure, and insight. All of these experiences can bring deeper understanding and growth if managed correctly. The danger is that we can be swept away with overindulgence in these experiences of rapture so that we let down our guard and fall victim to excess.
When used wisely, this card can be a powerful tool for insight and connection. Alternatively, its influence has the potential to make it one of the more dangerous cards in the oracle when Saturn’s positive qualities are pushed aside because of our loss of focus.
In conclusion, the Three of Water, Three of Cups, can be a double-edged sword, capable of great pleasure and joy, but also danger and destruction when abused or taken too far. It is here that the decan planetary ruler, Mercury, comes into play. Mercury, as the Magus, points us to use the Three of Water with balanced caution, trusting our inner voice and instincts as a guide. When we do, we are able to access the positive potential of this card and the inspiration, creativity, and healing that can come from it.
Personality Type
The character qualities of the court card Queen of Water are those best suited to receive and translate the specific ancestral voice of this decan.
Queen of Water expresses personality qualities that exhibit patience and direction in material undertakings. This Queen’s qualities temper and harness powerful desire so that it’s directed towards constructive ends.
Decan Signature
In our failure to understand what any minor arcana card is saying, we should allow ourselves to be driven back to our specific inner voice of the decan for resolution.
In this example of Three Water, the conjunction of major arcana cards Chariot and Magus, corresponding to Cancer and Mercury are the specific signature of this decan and will be projected through the personality type represented by the Queen of Water whose elemental quality is Water of Water.
