20/08/2025
In the Golden Dawn system, the Four of Swords is associated with the sphere Chesed on the Tree of Life. Chesed means mercy, benevolence, and order, also associated with the element of air and Yetzirah, the world of formation and intellect. On the Tree of Life, Chesed stabilizes and organizes the disruptive energy of Geburah (severity) above it, offering recuperation. In astrology, this card is attributed to Jupiter at 20 to 30 degrees in Libra. “Rest from Strife” reflects how Jupiter (expansive, benevolent) brings harmony and peace into Libra’s domain (balance, justice, relationship), after the sharp conflicts of the 3 of Swords, bringing a truce where the swords are laid to rest, a reminder that equilibrium and healing are acts of divine order. Chesed’s mercy tempers the chaos of Air in Libra, giving space for recovery and fairness.
On the other hand, Two of Wands in the Golden Dawn system is associated with the sphere Chokmah on the Tree of Life. Chokmah means wisdom, the primal force, the divine spark, also associated with the element of fire and Atziluth, the archetypal world of divine Will. On the Tree of Life, the dual nature of Chokmah’s force splits from the unity of Kether, a raw surge of energy seeking direction. In astrology, this card is attributed to Mars at 0 to 10 degrees in Aries. “Dominion” reflects how mastery and sovereignty—Mars in its own sign (Aries) creates pure assertive willpower, the drive to conquer and initiate, preceding the achievement of the 3 of Wands, bringing a realization that you hold power in your hands to shape reality as you want, a reminder of the awareness of one’s own capacity to wield energy in alignment with higher will. Chokmah is the primal, unfiltered outpouring of divine energy. When filtered through Fire, it becomes the blazing will to act.