The Cross of 2s
The 2 of Wands ~ Dominion
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The 2 of Cups ~ Love
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The 2 of Swords ~ Peace
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The 2 of Disks ~ Change
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Numerological Correspondences of Decanate Number 2
The High Priestess ~ Luna - 2
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Justice/Adjustment ~ Libra - 11
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The Aeon/Judgment ~ Fire - 20
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Chokma/Wisdom
Your Decanate Number is 2 which corresponds to the 2nd Sephirah on the Tree of Life called Chokmah or Wisdom. 2s work well in partnerships and in fields of diplomacy and peace keeping. This is due in part to the numerological connection of the 2nd sphere to the 11th card of the Major Arcana called Justice, the card representing the sign of Libra. This card rules Law, courts, diplomacy, delegation, compromise, contrast, legalities, partnerships, marriages, agreements, etc. There is also the connection to the 2nd card of the Major Arcana, The High Priestess. One may think of 2 people as being 'agents of a higher power', that is, they are 'High Priestesses' or administrators of higher ideals. The High Priestess is represented by the vertical path between the topmost sphere of Kether, The Crown, and the sphere of Tipareth, Beauty. This indicates a need for bringing harmony and balance "down" to the spheres of consciousness of humanity as translated by the 'Seat of the Soul', or Tipareth. For anyone with 2 as their Decanate Number, it is very important for humanity to live together in peace, to find compromise if it is necessary for a greater good, and to espouse the ideals of Universal Justice.
The 2 individual is "sharp", just like a sword, and the 2's main "weapon" is words. The name of Libra itself, the Sign represented by the Justice card, comes from the Latin root Liber which means 'book' and also 'freedom', and is where we get the English words 'library', 'liberation', 'liberty' and also 'liberalism' which is the general belief in freedom and human rights. Indeed, freedom is in the books. Even the words "sword" and "word" are themselves quite similar (notice the central sword in the Justice card). Words are sharp and cutting and can be crafted and used for many different purposes. This is very true in the practice of Law itself. One will find that the language of Law is a language unto itself with the definitions of words being quite different from their common usage outside of legal proceedings. The Sword of Justice is the Sword of Law, and the Word of Law is sharp, distinct and a powerful language unto itself. It would would always behoove an individual to become acquainted with this language for reasons not unlike that of learning a Martial Art; for protection and defense. If one does not become versed in the ways of the Sword (Words), one may become injured by the Sword (Words).
Considering all the above, 2s are well equipped to give counsel, advice, and to understand the consequences of one's actions, both short term and long term. They love to see another succeed through their own devices, and if they can help someone achieve a desired result by showing them the correct path of least resistance they will. Since 2s are good at advising others, they may fall short when 'advising themselves' and hence will themselves seek out the advice of others. All Decanate Numbers can be thought of as mirrors. The dynamic is generally "like attracts like", and an individual does well when in an environment or field conducive to their number. For the 2, they may ask for the advice of others so as to get as many different points of view as possible. Since they are apt at weighing possibilities, outcomes and consequences, asking for advice helps guard against becoming too scattered , ambiguous and indecisive which can become problems for the 2. In the end, 2s must learn to trust their own judgement.
On the Modality page we see that the 2 is within the 2-5-8 column (also take note of the 2nd column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page). The 2 is "double cardinal" and may be considered the most ideal Decan of the 2-5-8 trinity. The 2 has much to do with partnerships and initiation, but also temporariness and change. The 2 is great at helping others along a particular path, and when that person starts getting the hang of things, the 2 has done his or her "job" by helping that person find the path of least resistance. If we look at the 2nd Major Arcana card, The High Priestess, we see another talent which has to do with helping those who are really "in it for the long haul." The Hebrew letter attributed to The High Priestess is Gimel, ג , which means "camel." The camel is used as a symbol to indicate that which has enough "water" stored within it to "cross the abyss." The 2 genuinely cares about others being able to "make it." They care about themselves too of course, but their particular knack for being able to weigh out possible outcomes, to judge one's actions and the consequences of those actions down the road and in the larger scheme of things, makes them very well equipped to help individuals achieve their goals with helpful perspectives and advice from their ability to see stark contrasts between "this" and "that."
Useful cards for the 2 to contemplate are found within the 2nd column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page. This is the column of 2-5-8-11-14-17-20, or, The High Priestess, The Hierophant, Strength, Justice, Temperance, The Star, and Judgement. The cards most harmonically aligned to the 2 within this series are The High Priestess, Justice and Judgement, though contemplation of all 7 cards is recommended.
The 2 individual is "sharp", just like a sword, and the 2's main "weapon" is words. The name of Libra itself, the Sign represented by the Justice card, comes from the Latin root Liber which means 'book' and also 'freedom', and is where we get the English words 'library', 'liberation', 'liberty' and also 'liberalism' which is the general belief in freedom and human rights. Indeed, freedom is in the books. Even the words "sword" and "word" are themselves quite similar (notice the central sword in the Justice card). Words are sharp and cutting and can be crafted and used for many different purposes. This is very true in the practice of Law itself. One will find that the language of Law is a language unto itself with the definitions of words being quite different from their common usage outside of legal proceedings. The Sword of Justice is the Sword of Law, and the Word of Law is sharp, distinct and a powerful language unto itself. It would would always behoove an individual to become acquainted with this language for reasons not unlike that of learning a Martial Art; for protection and defense. If one does not become versed in the ways of the Sword (Words), one may become injured by the Sword (Words).
Considering all the above, 2s are well equipped to give counsel, advice, and to understand the consequences of one's actions, both short term and long term. They love to see another succeed through their own devices, and if they can help someone achieve a desired result by showing them the correct path of least resistance they will. Since 2s are good at advising others, they may fall short when 'advising themselves' and hence will themselves seek out the advice of others. All Decanate Numbers can be thought of as mirrors. The dynamic is generally "like attracts like", and an individual does well when in an environment or field conducive to their number. For the 2, they may ask for the advice of others so as to get as many different points of view as possible. Since they are apt at weighing possibilities, outcomes and consequences, asking for advice helps guard against becoming too scattered , ambiguous and indecisive which can become problems for the 2. In the end, 2s must learn to trust their own judgement.
On the Modality page we see that the 2 is within the 2-5-8 column (also take note of the 2nd column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page). The 2 is "double cardinal" and may be considered the most ideal Decan of the 2-5-8 trinity. The 2 has much to do with partnerships and initiation, but also temporariness and change. The 2 is great at helping others along a particular path, and when that person starts getting the hang of things, the 2 has done his or her "job" by helping that person find the path of least resistance. If we look at the 2nd Major Arcana card, The High Priestess, we see another talent which has to do with helping those who are really "in it for the long haul." The Hebrew letter attributed to The High Priestess is Gimel, ג , which means "camel." The camel is used as a symbol to indicate that which has enough "water" stored within it to "cross the abyss." The 2 genuinely cares about others being able to "make it." They care about themselves too of course, but their particular knack for being able to weigh out possible outcomes, to judge one's actions and the consequences of those actions down the road and in the larger scheme of things, makes them very well equipped to help individuals achieve their goals with helpful perspectives and advice from their ability to see stark contrasts between "this" and "that."
Useful cards for the 2 to contemplate are found within the 2nd column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page. This is the column of 2-5-8-11-14-17-20, or, The High Priestess, The Hierophant, Strength, Justice, Temperance, The Star, and Judgement. The cards most harmonically aligned to the 2 within this series are The High Priestess, Justice and Judgement, though contemplation of all 7 cards is recommended.