SECTION 3

CONCLUSION AS TO THE GREATER KEYS

There has been no attempt in the previous tabulation to present the
symbolism in what is called the three worlds--that of Divinity, of the
Macrocosm and the Microcosm. A large volume would be required for
developments of this kind. I have taken the cards on the high plane of
their more direct significance to man, who--in material life--is on the
quest of eternal things. The compiler of the _Manual Of Cartomancy_ has
treated them under three headings: the World of Human Prudence, which
does not differ from divination on its more serious side; the World of
Conformity, being the life of religious devotion; and the World of
Attainment, which is that of "the soul's progress towards the term of
its research." He gives also a triple process of consultation, according
to these divisions, to which the reader is referred. I have no such
process to offer, as I think that more may be gained by individual
reflection on each of the Trumps Major. I have also not adopted the
prevailing attribution of the cards of the Hebrew alphabet--firstly,
because it would serve no purpose in an elementary handbook; secondly,
because nearly every attribution is wrong. Finally, I have not attempted
to rectify the position of the cards in their relation to one another;
the Zero therefore appears after No. 20, but I have taken care not to
number the World or Universe otherwise than as 21. Wherever it ought to
be put, the Zero is an unnumbered card.

In conclusion as to this part, I will give these further indications
regarding the Fool, which is the most speaking of all the symbols. He
signifies the journey outward, the state of the first emanation, the
graces and passivity of the spirit. His wallet is inscribed with dim
signs, to show that many sub-conscious memories are stored up in the
soul.




Part Three
THE OUTER METHOD OF THE ORACLES