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Days Immemorial

“Remembrance” days are held yearly at various times for those fallen to many conflicts around the world. From Armistice to Veteran, we remember our dead, each in our own way. Or, do we? Here are a few deaths of great leaders to recall and sit with on a day of remembrance, or as you venerate others.

ARTEMISIA
Artemisia, the story you do not hear. We have known that humankind has long been subservient to mankind for quite some time. In reality, females had unrecognized power all along.

Do you remember the story you heard of the Spartan 300?

You know, the one where Xerxes went to war against Greece (480-479 BCE). Well, Artemisia was the ruler of Halicarnassus. She was the one who ordered five naval ships to help Xerxes defeat the Greeks in the naval battle of Salamis. (Leonidas and his “300” fell soon thereafter.)

Artemisia, named after the Goddess Artemis, sister of Apollo, is the only woman Herodotus attributes with the virtue of courage, or andreia, an almost impossible quality for a woman to possess since it literally meant 'manliness'. Artemisia of Halicarnassus later erected a mausoleum that was known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and she knew her power if no one else did.

TRUNG SISTERS
Have you ever heard of the Trung sisters? Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị were born sometime around the year 35 CE. They flourished as heroines of the first Vietnamese independence movement. It is they who headed a rebellion against the Chinese Han-dynasty overlords and briefly established an autonomous state.

QUEEN BOUDICCA
How about this? “We British are used to women commanders in war; I am descended from mighty men! But I am not fighting for my kingdom and wealth now. I am fighting as an ordinary person for my lost freedom, my bruised body, and my outraged daughters.... Consider how many of you are fighting — and why! Then you will win this battle, or perish. That is what I, a woman, plan to do!— let the men live in slavery if they will.”

These are the warring words of Queen Boudicca, according to ancient historian Tacitus.

If these stories pique interests on this time immemorial, you may read more here:
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Think About It
Is Your Magick Changing?

Where do you stand with what you have learned so far? Have you learned anything of use for your practices? Do you feel you have more to learn? Do you feel you have a good grasp of your Personal Strength and are showing it? Are others taking notice of ‘changes’ in you? Can they ‘see’ the magick you embody? Or, are you having to hide your magick? Why? What is the real reason? What do you fear? Why?

Cartomancy: Tarot

III - Three - 3

in numerology, the number 3 represents creativity, growth, collaboration, and the synthesis of opposing forces.

This message is carried through all cards that have this number associated with it.

Minor Arcana

**Pentacles (Coins, Disks)**

The Three of Pentacles is the tarot card of teamwork, collaboration, and the mastery of a skill. It represents the process of bringing diverse talents together to build something lasting. Whether upright or reversed, it focuses heavily on our work environments, competence, and professional relationships

To a 3P person, everything is “black and white”. They are quite capable and can multitask OR, if reversed, they are wise to give full attention to tasks at hand.

SYMBOLOGY
The symbology of the card represents the ultimate synergy of collective effort:

The Three Figures
The Stonemason (Sculptor)
Represents active consciousness, practical skill, and the physical effort required to mold material possessions into a beautiful reality. It is our own tangible actions bringing plans to life.

The Architect
Holds the blueprint, representing intellect, structure, and forward-thinking. It reminds us that no meaningful project can be built without proper planning.

The Cleric (Priest): Represents divine purpose, spiritual guidance, and the ethics of a project. It signifies that your work should have a deeper meaning beyond just physical labor.

The Cathedral
The setting illustrates meaningful, monumental work that is built to last. It is a project too grand for any one person to complete on their own.

The Three Pentacles
Carved into the stone archway above the figures, these represent the tangible rewards and physical manifestations of hard work and combined efforts.

The Robes (Monk)
Often seen in shades of gray with floral details, symbolizing wisdom and the balance of earthy, material, and spiritual realms.

Astrological Association: The card is associated with Mars in Capricorn, which represents a highly driven, disciplined, and structured approach to achieving long-term goal

**Cups (Chalice, Hearts)**

The Three of Cups is tarot’s quintessential card of celebration, community, and friendship. It represents a joyous "we made it" moment, surrounded by chosen family, shared laughter, and emotional support. This Minor Arcana card signifies that happiness multiplies when you enjoy life with your trusted circle.

OTHER MEANINGS
Progress is beginning, Partnership, Fall (season), Abundance in community, Newness is coming into life, Rejoice.

SYMBOLOGY
The traditional Rider-Waite-Smith imagery contains several key elements symbolically.

Three Dancing Women
These beings of feminine energy represent community, unity, and equality. Moving in a circle demonstrates the reciprocal and cyclical nature of giving and receiving support in harmony with community.

Uplifted Cups
The three golden chalices are raised in a seeming joyful toast. They are intermingled, making it hard to tell whose cup is whose, symbolizing how deep friendships can blur the boundaries of our lives.

Unhealed in Shadow, one must be aware of where one person’s emotions and thoughts end, and where our personal one’s begin.

Fruits and Pumpkins
Scattered on the ground, the abundant harvest represents the shared rewards and bounty that come from hard work and strong, cultivated relationships.

Pumpkins specifically have metaphysical meaning and can be found in folk traditions. Pumpkins are potent symbols of abundance, prosperity, protection, and the harvest.
Associated with the Earth element and feminine, lunar energy, they are primarily used to manifest wealth, connect with ancestral spirits, and stimulate creativity.

Flower Garlands
The women wear wreaths of flowers on their heads and hold them in their hands, representing victory, beauty, and the triumph of a positive connection.

Garden Setting
Set in a flourishing garden, it symbolizes fertility, growth, and the nurturing environment required for true friendships to bloom

Triangle
Cups raised in this shape represent full self-awareness and mutual respect, or love for each other.

**Swords (Scepters, Spades)**

The Three of Swords is the tarot's definitive card for heartbreak, sorrow, and emotional pain. Represented by a heart pierced by three swords under a stormy, rainy sky, it indicates a painful truth, betrayal, or a sudden loss that we must confront in order to heal.

We are cautioned to not intellectualize emotions when present here, but instead to logically respond in a healthy way. Feel the traumas and try not to have an “emotional reaction, but a logical response” to them in the most beneficial way. If we cannot, we are advised by this card to “take three”. Three minutes. Three days. Three weeks. Do not rush to respond to emotional presence.

SYMBOLOGY
Rather than using human figures, it relies on bold, archetypal imagery to illustrate the clash between the mind and emotions.

The Pierced Heart
A large, vibrant red heart represents the epicenter of love, compassion, and emotional life. It is pierced by three swords, symbolizing how painful thoughts (the suit of Swords) can inflict deep emotional suffering. The heart itself remains intact, showing that we can endure profound pain without being destroyed by it.

The Three Swords
In numerology, the number 3 represents creation, growth, and manifestation, but in the suit of Swords, it often manifests as destructive mental energy. The three blades represent the past, present, and future pain or the trio of negative thoughts: words, actions, and intentions.

The Stormy Sky
The heavy, dark grey clouds in the background symbolize gloominess, mental turmoil, and the overwhelming confusion that accompanies grief.

The Pouring Rain
The rain falling behind the heart acts as a representation of tears, sorrow, and emotional release. It signifies a cathartic "emotional storm" that must be experienced rather than intellectualized.

**Wands (Rods, Staves, Clubs)**

Three of Wands represents foresight, expansion, and the beginning of a fruitful journey. It signifies that the seeds you have planted are taking hold, and it is time to look beyond your immediate horizon and dream bigger.

SYMBOLOGY
The Figure’s Posture
The figure faces away from the reader. By turning his back on the known world, he focuses entirely on future prospects, international ventures, and the unknown.

Three Wands
Planted firmly in the ground, these signify established strength, a firm commitment to a chosen path, and the practical steps we’ve already set into motion. (Like joining us for your Journey!)

Leaning on the Wand
Leaning slightly on one of the staves shows he is resting in his power, confident in the foundation he has built.

The Landscape and Horizons
The Ships
The three ships sailing across the sea symbolize commerce, overseas connections, adventure, and the tangible arrival of success and opportunity.

Golden Sea/Sky
The golden-yellow hue of the water and sky suggests the early morning dawn, reflecting new beginnings, optimism, and the "golden" value of the journey itself.

Clothing and Attire
Red Cloak
Reflects the passion, ambition, and determination to succeed inherent in the suit of Wands.

Green Mantle
Draped around his shoulders, green represents fertility, earthly stability, and a desire for material/financial success.

Checkered Sash
The black-and-yellow sash represents the duality of life—light and dark, success and failure—and the need for strategic planning.

Other Correspondences
Astrology
The card corresponds to the Sun in Aries, representing a fusion of vitality, ego, and bold pioneering energy.

Is your bathroom clean? #Shadow

Major Arcana

III (3) The Empress

The Empress represents the ultimate embodiment of Mother Nature, fertility, and divine feminine energy. She symbolizes abundance, creativity, and the nurturing of new life or projects.

SYMBOLOGY
The Empress is depicted as a pregnant woman sitting peacefully in a lush, vibrant forest. Every element of her design carries deep esoteric meaning.

Pomegranate Robe
Her dress is patterned with pomegranates, an ancient symbol of fertility and abundance, the womb, and the Greek Goddess Persephone.

Star Crown
She wears a crown with twelve stars, representing command of Self in the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac. She is not knocked out of her tree so easily.

Venus Symbol
Positioned by her throne is a heart-shaped shield bearing the symbol for Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love, beauty, sensuality, and Harmony.

The Scepter
She holds a scepter aloft, representing her authority and control over the natural world. She is Balanced in her world of Matter.

Wheat and Water
The golden wheat field at her feet and the flowing river behind her symbolize material abundance, the cycle of life, and the nourishing flow of emotion.

Foundational Themes of The Empress
Creation and Fertility
Whether starting a physical family, launching a new business, or brainstorming a project, she represents the birth and growth of ideas into reality.

Nature and Grounding
Associated with the Earth element and the astrological sign of Taurus, she calls us to spend time outdoors and get back to our physical roots.

Unconditional Love
She is the archetypal mother who provides comfort, compassion, and unwavering support

XII (12) Hanged Man

This card in tarot symbolizes voluntary surrender, letting go, and shifting perspective. Often representing a necessary pause, it shows that stepping back and viewing your circumstances from an inverted angle is the key to gaining enlightenment, breaking old patterns, and making way for spiritual growth.

SYMBOLOGY
Upside-Down Posture
Represents turning one's worldview upside down. By literally flipping his visual reality, the figure discovers a completely new outlook on life.

The Halo/Golden Light
A symbol of enlightenment, spiritual awakening, and higher insight achieved through periods of contemplation and stillness.

Living Tree (The World Tree)
Represents the axis between the spiritual and physical realms. The living wood signifies that even in states of outward inactivity, internal growth and development are still occurring.

Crossed Legs
The figure’s legs form an upside-down "4". In numerology and esoteric study, this represents the equilibrium between spirit and material reality.

Serene Expression
Unlike the punishment his position might imply, the figure's peaceful face indicates he is suspended willingly, showing that releasing control brings inner peace and grace.

Connections to Other Paths
The imagery of hanging upside down from a tree to acquire wisdom draws heavily from ancient legends. Most notably, it echoes the Norse myth of the God Odin, who hung from the World Tree Yggdrasil for nine days to master the sacred runes, as well as the wizard Merlin's legendary meditation posture to gain new life insights

XXI (21) The World

The World, the final card of the Major Arcana, symbolizes ultimate completion, wholeness, and the successful culmination of a journey. It represents a victorious milestone where all your hard work, life lessons, and experiences come together to form a balanced, enlightened, and fulfilling new reality.

SYMBOLISM
The Dancing Figure
Depicts a transcendent being (often interpreted as a blend of male and female energies). They are mid-dance, celebrating their inner awakening, freedom, and liberation from past restrictions.

Two Wands
The dancer holds a wand in each hand, mirroring the Magician's active/passive duality. It signifies the mastery over both giving and receiving, as well as the balance of conscious and subconscious energies.

The Laurel Wreath
Shaped as an egg or oval, it symbolizes the womb of the universe, spiritual rebirth, and a "cosmic victory". Stepping through it represents crossing the threshold into a new, higher state of consciousness.

The Four Guardians
Found in the card's corners are a Lion, Bull, Angel (or Man), and Eagle. These represent the four fixed signs of the zodiac (Leo, Taurus, Aquarius, and Scorpio), the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), and the four seasons. They show that the figure has mastered all aspects of the physical and spiritual universe.

Witches Pyramid is represented by:
Eagle: To Know
Human: To Will
Lion: To Be Silent (Silence)
Bull: To Dare

Element Spirit

Akasha (Sanskrit ākāśa आकाश) means space or æther in traditional Indian cosmology, depending on the belief. In many modern Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages the corresponding word (often rendered Akash) retains a generic meaning of "sky". The belief in “sky” is world wide and is not exclusive to ANY specific human use. Since the beginning of the hominids we descend from, there has been “sky”.

In ancient Greece, where the Western concept of the Elements originates, Aristotle and others sought from the classical set of physical substances—Earth, Air, Fire and Water, something they could FEEL tied it all together and that was Spirit. After all, the Greeks were not strict materialists—they recognized a divine presence and worshipped many individual Deities, so they knew that there was more to the Universe than meets the eye. The word “Aether” was applied to what the Greek philosophers saw as the “upper air,” or the air that the Gods breathed in the celestial sphere. It had initially been considered to be part of the Element of Air, but later it became clear that this energy was an Element in its own right.

While the four “classical” Elements — Earth, Air, Fire and Water—together comprise the physical world, there is a Fifth Element, often referred to as Spirit, or Sky. This Element exists within all four of them and all of them exist in us. Humans. Some Practitioners consider this where the unhealthy Ego driven earlier Practitioners went “wrong” in attempting to “bind” and “command” other Free Willed entities, simply because we contain them all —plus Spirit.

Many forgot that these Elements existed long before humankind and will do as they please, not necessarily as we “command” them to do. Especially if what we as Practitioners are “commanding” they do is outside of their realm, or “scope of practice” if you will. But, just as we have a variety of Practitioners, there are a variety of Elementals.

It is nothing to see one of Earth have some Spirit and manifest. Or, one of Water do the same. It is also said that one of Earth and Fire can prevent little things like a campfire from igniting as they are mischievous entities sometimes. And, then, of course you have Elementals of purely Spirit that have never existed on this plane yet exert that Universal Energy (Unconditional Love) upon it. It is Egotistical in itself to think we are the ONLY things with Divine Choice or that we control the flow of Universal Spirit or Energy. Perhaps this is what was encountered by Solomonic traditions, that caused them to be so forward and aggressive with these Elements in binding them. (Share your thoughts if you have any on the matter.)

Protect yourself while working magick all the same.

The Spirit Element is immaterial, yet present in all things. It does not consciously exist apart from anything else to us on this plane. It is invisible, but essential for connection and balance between all other Elements.Spirit is what is called forth in ritual, through the invoking of the Divine, God/dess, and Elements. It dwells in us as living beings, both when we are aware of it and when we are not. But when we are aware of Spirit, and when we have clear and focused Intentions, we can utilize this Universal energy to manifest desired change through magickal workings.

Universal Energy

Spirit is unlike the other four Elements in that, since it is part of everything, it does not have any specific ritual or magickal correspondences. We should state, at least in most traditions, it is in a perpetual state of Uncondition.

COLOR REPRESENTATION
In most Western thought, the exception is color—it may be represented by the color white, as white is reflects all colors combined.

In Eastern thought, black is often seen as its equal. White reflects all color, and is considered Additive and black absorbs all color and is Subtractive.

We here at 3CMM are not sure that is correct, as the color you see is the color reflected, hence, the energy reflected. So, if white “reflects all color”, we believe it will reflect.

That can be considered Additive to your Work if you call in (Add) an Energy or Entity and tell OR IMBUE the white candle with its verbal coding. It reflects back out, or Focuses the Intent for the called Energy or Entity.

Whereas black absorbs all color, energy, and is therefore Subtracts it from your reality. Where does that absorbed energy go? Wherever we dispose of it.

So, if you pull something based on Earth energy, bury it.

Water: Flush or wash. Place is body of water IF NON TOXIC to life. (Ashes, othre dirt, herbs, naturally occurring substances.)

Air: Burn or blow it away.

If you find that you have to do a spell over and over, consider how you are closing up or disposing of the energy you are trying to shift.

Research is ongoing but the current conclusion is that a great deal of various dogmatic thought corrupted our natural attractions to color. It has shamed many who find certain colors appealing. It has fear-mongered many into what they believe generationally today. #Decolonize

A way to remember color, the color we physically “see” is the color reflected by that item. This is why we suggest going with what you FEEL at 3CMM, NOT what your ‘eyes’ or those of another tell you.

Furthermore, Spirit does not have an associated gender, energy type, season, or cardinal direction. It is associated with everything you practice, from crystals to the Wheel of the Year. (Depending on your Path.)

Spirit is really the Element of Divine Intellect. Many believe it needs no specific symbols to be recognized. EVER. To say “here is its symbol” is to lock out all other symbols, and that is very limiting.

Regardless, some have created symbols. When discussing the Wiccan Elements, the pentacle is often mentioned, since the star has five points—one for each Element—and is surrounded by a circle, which can symbolize the way in which Spirit holds all of creation together.

For Christians, it is often represented by the cross.

Hindu, the Om. Also often used are the Eight-Spoked wheel, the Spiral and Circle.

Long story short, Spirit is a bridge between the physical world of Matter and the spiritual world of … you guessed it, Spirit. Places such as those between the planes, between the Hedges, etc. In cosmological models, the spirit is the transitory material between the physical and celestial realms. Within the microcosm, the spirit is the bridge between body and soul.