The Cross of 4s
The 4 of Wands ~ Completion
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The 4 of Cups ~ Luxury
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The 4 of Swords ~ Truce
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The 4 of Disks ~ Power
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Numerological Correspondences of Decanate Number 4
The Emperor ~ Aries - 4
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Death ~ Scorpio - 13
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The Fool ~ Air - 0 & 22
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~4~
Chesed/Mercy
Your Decanate Number is 4 which corresponds to the 4th Sephirah called Chesed or Mercy. This sphere of consciousness is all about expansion and taking 'big leaps' forward. Indeed the planet associated with this sphere is Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system. But this sphere is also about structure and firm foundations upon which to build. 4s are natural pioneers but need a method that is tried and true, and once a method is found they can build cathedrals with it. Through this knack for structuring they may become too fixed and reliant upon old systems and methods, so keeping an attitude of spontaneity and accepting new ideas is very helpful to a 4 to maintain balance in life. They must also come to know and respect the emotions.
The Major Arcana card which corresponds to this sphere is 4th card, The Emperor. This card represents great energy, vitality and ability. Because of this 4s can make great athletes, and can certainly "get the job done" with their indefatigable energy supply. Organization, discipline and doing things the right way is what comes most naturally to a 4, and any field which may require a vast supply of energy, the 4 can usually handle. When 4s thoroughly learn how things are structured within a system, they can easily help others assimilate into the system, whatever it may be. It could be within a business model, a corporate structure, running a focus group, an organization, or within any kind of coaching role. Reputation and integrity is important to a 4, though they must guard against becoming too fixated on their reputations and achievements. They can be quite Jovial in demeanor and even become something of a surrogate father figure to some. If the 4 is a woman, then a strong mother figure, giving someone structure and a firm foundation where perhaps there was none before.
On the Modality page, we see the 4 exists within the 4-7-10 column (also take note of the 1st column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page). This is a very dynamic column full of much energy, individualism and expression. The 4 in particular resonates with Jupiter, Zeus and Mount Olympus, which is where we get the Olympics and the Olympic Torch from. It is a quite athletic number, having great reserves of energy to draw from. Zeus is "king of the gods," and the 4 may be considered, in some sense, to be "King of the Decans." The 4 is expansive, dynamic, full of vitality, and can handle certain things that may indeed make other Decans "buckle under the pressure."
The three cards that the 4 is most harmonically aligned with through numerology are The Emperor, 4, Death, 13, and The Fool whose number is 0 and also 22. The Emperor and Death cards signify great power and authority, though may also at times represent possessiveness. To counter balance these traits, The Fool is a good card to contemplate. This card is about remaining open to different possibilities, of transcending boundaries, "emptying ones head" and experiencing the life force directly. The life force is very strong within the 4, and it is easy therefore to become territorial in a way being such an "Alpha" type of energy. The Hebrew letter attributed to The Fool card is actually Aleph, which is where we get "Alpha." Aleph is also where we get "alive" and "life." This is the breath of life, the Holy Spirit. As stated, it is very useful for the 4 to contemplate the meanings of The Fool in order to bring balance.
Useful cards for the 4 to contemplate are found within the 1st column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page. This is the column of 1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22, or, The Magician, The Emperor, The Chariot, Fortune, Death, The Tower, The Sun and The Fool. As stated, the cards most harmonically aligned to the 4 are The Emperor, Death, and The Fool, though contemplation of all 8 cards is recommended. The Fool exists "outside" of the numerological columns in a way, hence why it is often given the number 0.
The Major Arcana card which corresponds to this sphere is 4th card, The Emperor. This card represents great energy, vitality and ability. Because of this 4s can make great athletes, and can certainly "get the job done" with their indefatigable energy supply. Organization, discipline and doing things the right way is what comes most naturally to a 4, and any field which may require a vast supply of energy, the 4 can usually handle. When 4s thoroughly learn how things are structured within a system, they can easily help others assimilate into the system, whatever it may be. It could be within a business model, a corporate structure, running a focus group, an organization, or within any kind of coaching role. Reputation and integrity is important to a 4, though they must guard against becoming too fixated on their reputations and achievements. They can be quite Jovial in demeanor and even become something of a surrogate father figure to some. If the 4 is a woman, then a strong mother figure, giving someone structure and a firm foundation where perhaps there was none before.
On the Modality page, we see the 4 exists within the 4-7-10 column (also take note of the 1st column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page). This is a very dynamic column full of much energy, individualism and expression. The 4 in particular resonates with Jupiter, Zeus and Mount Olympus, which is where we get the Olympics and the Olympic Torch from. It is a quite athletic number, having great reserves of energy to draw from. Zeus is "king of the gods," and the 4 may be considered, in some sense, to be "King of the Decans." The 4 is expansive, dynamic, full of vitality, and can handle certain things that may indeed make other Decans "buckle under the pressure."
The three cards that the 4 is most harmonically aligned with through numerology are The Emperor, 4, Death, 13, and The Fool whose number is 0 and also 22. The Emperor and Death cards signify great power and authority, though may also at times represent possessiveness. To counter balance these traits, The Fool is a good card to contemplate. This card is about remaining open to different possibilities, of transcending boundaries, "emptying ones head" and experiencing the life force directly. The life force is very strong within the 4, and it is easy therefore to become territorial in a way being such an "Alpha" type of energy. The Hebrew letter attributed to The Fool card is actually Aleph, which is where we get "Alpha." Aleph is also where we get "alive" and "life." This is the breath of life, the Holy Spirit. As stated, it is very useful for the 4 to contemplate the meanings of The Fool in order to bring balance.
Useful cards for the 4 to contemplate are found within the 1st column of cards in the Numerology section of the Major Arcana page. This is the column of 1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22, or, The Magician, The Emperor, The Chariot, Fortune, Death, The Tower, The Sun and The Fool. As stated, the cards most harmonically aligned to the 4 are The Emperor, Death, and The Fool, though contemplation of all 8 cards is recommended. The Fool exists "outside" of the numerological columns in a way, hence why it is often given the number 0.