Tarot Second Decan Gemini, Nine Air
Second Decan Gemini, Tarot Nine of Air, Nine of Swords
Tarot Nine of Air, Second Decan Gemini
An Interpretation of tarot card Nine of Air also known as Nine of Swords
Despair and Cruelty, Mars in Gemini
Tarot Nine of Air, Nine of Swords, and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered nine exhibit qualities of support and justification. This is because nine is the number of Yesod, the sphere of foundation on the QBL Tree of Life.
Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence
The planetary quality of Yesod is the Moon and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Nine” express qualities of a Lunar nature. The elemental suit of the card, fire, water, air, or earth, brings forth and influences these qualities. Additionally, a planetary decan is associated with each card, In the case of the Nine of Air, Mars in Gemini is the planetary decan.
Major Arcana card Lovers is the general archetypal voice behind the Eight, Nine, and Ten of Air. The specific archetypal voice for this decan is represented by the combination of major arcana card Lovers corresponding to Gemini plus major arcana card Tower corresponding to Mars.
Keep in mind the influence of Yesod is a backdrop to all the other qualities expressed within this card.
Astrological Decan Allocation
Despair and Cruelty, the title of Nine of Air is the second decan of the astrological sign Gemini. Mars rules this second decan of Gemini, which corresponds to the major Arcana Card Tower.
The effect of the Mars Gemini combination leads to aggressive communication and interaction, giving rise to the title of this card: Despair and Cruelty. Combined with the quality from Yesod’s title “Foundation,” we see an influence that feels justified and confident in expressing ideas and values. However, this forceful and belligerent vocalization of viewpoints can cause feelings of alienation and separation, as others may take offense.
Considerations
Despair and Cruelty owes its title predominantly from the influence of Mars in the Air astrological sign Gemini. This combination results in a rush to express opinions and draw conclusions typically expressed in combative, corrosive, and uncaring vocabulary. There is also a tendency to be dishonest, flighty, unreliable, and superficial. Coupled with this is an impulsive component to all expressions: a rush to action or judgment. This quality is represented in the Lovers card from Tarot of the Morning Star through the rash action of the hero figure descending to rescue a maiden. In this depiction of the formula, the hero assumes the maiden is threatened by a serpent. However, in his haste to act, he fails to realize that the serpent is the maiden’s pet and protector.
Inspiration for this concept is taken from Paolo Uccello’s painting of Saint George and the Dragon. It is easy to see in Uccello’s painting that the dragon is held on a chain by the maiden
The card symbolizes sudden changes in thoughts and actions due to a lack of focus on goals and promises. People influenced by the Nine of Air may have insecurities and an edgy personality, resulting from Mars in Gemini. Essentially, the card represents analysis, dissecting, and a clinical attitude. It’s important to note that clinical attitudes can have positive outcomes in certain situations.
Personality Type
Tarot court card Knight of Air Knight of Swords is the human personality type behind Tarot Nine of Air. This personality image is perfect for leveraging the appearance of Nine of Air in your favor. By embracing the positive traits of this Knight, you can effectively counteract the negative influences of Nine of Air.
Decan Signature
For greater clarification of Nine Air’s impact upon a tarot reading, listen for the specific bicameral voice of the decan triggered by the combination of major arcana cards Lovers corresponding to Gemini and Tower corresponding to Mars, and take note of the message they relay through the personality type represented by the Knight of Air.
