The Tarot of Eli 2, LLC: Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot-Two of Swords & The Animal Totem Tarot- 2 of Swords

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The Rider-Waite- Smith -Two of Swords, shows the underlying tension of the Moon (Crescent in the sky) in Libra (swords held crossed as Libra Scales) as a blind compromise. Here the figure is wearing a blindfold, suggesting compromise at the cost of "little examination of a thing". The sitting figure is obviously androgynous, suggesting the Chokmah, who is a feminine Hebrew word for Wisdom and imitates the Greek Goddess Sophia who is often symbolized as a blue rose and the divine Feminine is also shown as a Crescent moon.

Waite just made the card predominantly blue as a suggestion of Sophia. However, Chokmah, the second Sephiroth, is also masculine in the expression of force and therefore, androgynous in action. This compromise is tenuous, the implication being that not all compromise is necessarily good, it could be a sell-out. Since one must always be true to themselves in order to be genuine, sell-outs will destroy authenticity. Here the Anima (right brain) and Animus (Left brain) are in compromised agreement.

The Animal Totem Tarot- 2 of Swords displays 2 swords (Air-Intellect) stuck into the sandy shoreline with points crossing. Perching on the swords is a Wilson's Plover a common shoreline bird. The Plover visits the shoreline only in the early twilight hours while spending most of its time in the more secure inland dunes. The shoreline represents a meeting place, where nothing gets to stay but anything and everything is possible. Being the meeting place of land (rational) and sea (Unconsciousness), the shoreline implies a meeting place of practicality and intuition.

Therefore, the implications here are of choice as you can only act on rational thinking and/or intuition as rational thinking or intuition will the override the other. You can walk the shoreline dipping your feet in the Ocean waves of immense possibilities and being like the Plover, you are in a position to plunge into the watery depths of the very creative unconscious mind or stick to the safety of the inner dunes of rational thought. Hence, risk the unknown or the safety of the familiar; a choice is to be made.

The Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia), as a totem animal, spirit guide, or power animal, carries unique and subtle energies that reflect its natural behaviors and ecological role. In spiritual symbolism, birds are often messengers, bridging the realms of earth and sky, and each species brings its own wisdom.

🌾 As a Totem Animal (Innate Essence):

The Wilson's Plover embodies the energy of protection, adaptability, and balance. Known for its vigilant nature and the clever ways it defends its nesting grounds, this bird teaches the importance of safeguarding one's personal boundaries and nurturing what is sacred. People who resonate with the Wilson's Plover totem often:

• Possess a strong protective instinct, especially over loved ones or creative endeavors.
• Value simplicity and grounding, thriving in natural spaces and seeking peace over chaos.
• Show adaptability in challenging environments, able to blend in while maintaining individuality.
• Exhibit a keen sense of timing—knowing when to act and when to remain still, much like the plover’s precise movements while foraging.

🌊 As a Spirit Guide (Messenger & Teacher):

When the Wilson's Plover appears as a spirit guide, it often brings messages about:

• Vulnerability and Strength: The plover nests in exposed areas, relying on vigilance and strategy rather than brute strength—reminding you that sensitivity can be a superpower when balanced with wisdom.
• Navigating Emotional Tides: Found along shores where land meets sea, it bridges two elements—earth and water—teaching you to harmonize the practical with the emotional.
• Grounded Awareness: The plover’s cautious behavior invites you to approach situations mindfully and avoid impulsivity.

If you’re encountering the Wilson’s Plover during a life transition, it could be urging you to defend your spiritual path while remaining flexible to new currents.

🌟 As a Power Animal (Channeling Its Energy):

Calling upon the Wilson’s Plover as a power animal can help in situations that require:

• Strategic Defense: Whether protecting a personal project, relationship, or spiritual practice, the plover lends its energy to create strong yet subtle boundaries.
• Environmental Harmony: This bird is deeply connected to coastal ecosystems. It can guide you to become more attuned to the natural cycles in your life and the importance of respecting delicate balances.
• Camouflage & Clarity: The plover teaches when to blend in to avoid conflict and when to stand your ground with clarity and purpose.

💡 Symbolic Associations:

• Elemental Ties: Earth & Water (Shoreline energy — where stability meets emotion)
• Keywords: Protection, Simplicity, Timing, Sensitivity, Adaptability
• Shadow Side: Over-vigilance, fear of vulnerability, difficulty in trusting others

In Divination or Meditation: If the Wilson’s Plover appears in a vision or reading, it might be time to reflect on how you’re balancing vulnerability and protection. Are you guarding something too closely, or do you need to stand firmer in your boundaries?

Here's a ritual and meditation designed to help you connect with the Wilson’s Plover as a spirit guide, totem, or power animal. This practice emphasizes protection, emotional balance, and environmental harmony, key aspects of the plover’s energy.

🌾 Wilson's Plover Connection Ritual & Meditation

“Between shore and sea, I find balance within me.”

🕯️ Materials Needed:

• A small bowl of saltwater (to represent the ocean tides and emotional flow)
• A small stone or shell (to anchor earth energy and protection)
• A white or pale blue candle (symbolizing purity, clarity, and coastal light)
• A feather (optional, to represent air and the bird's spirit)
• Soft background sounds of ocean waves (optional for ambiance)

🌟 Preparation:

1. Create a Sacred Space: Find a quiet place, preferably outdoors near water or in a peaceful room. Arrange your items in a simple circle before you.

2. Ground Yourself:
   Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the ground. Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths. With each inhale, imagine drawing energy from the earth. With each exhale, release tension.

🌊 The Ritual:

1. Light the Candle 🕯️
   As you light the candle, say:
   “I call upon the spirit of the Wilson’s Plover, guardian of the shoreline, keeper of balance. Guide me to walk gently between earth and sea, stillness and motion.”

2. Hold the Shell or Stone 🐚
   Feel its weight and texture in your palm. Dip it lightly into the saltwater. As you do, speak aloud:
   “May I find harmony between my emotions and my grounding. Like the plover, I stand steady, even as tides shift around me.”

3. Focus on the Saltwater 🌊
   Gaze into the bowl of saltwater. See it as a mirror of your emotional world. Ask yourself:

   • Where in my life am I too exposed?
   • Where do I need to strengthen my boundaries?
     Let any feelings arise naturally.

4. Feather Offering (if available) 🪶
   If you have a feather, gently float it on the water, symbolizing your connection to the bird's spirit. If not, simply imagine a feather drifting across the shoreline.

🧘 Meditation: Journey to the Shoreline

1. Close your eyes and visualize standing on a quiet beach at dawn.
2. Feel the damp sand beneath your feet, the cool sea breeze on your face.
3. In the distance, you see the small figure of a Wilson’s Plover, moving with careful, deliberate steps.
4. As you approach, notice its alertness and grace. It pauses, then looks directly at you.
5. In your mind’s eye, ask:
   “What wisdom do you have for me?”
6. Be patient—listen for words, symbols, or feelings that arise. The message may be subtle, as the plover teaches through simplicity and signs.

🌿 Closing the Ritual:

1. Thank the Wilson’s Plover for its guidance.
   Say aloud:
   “Guardian of shorelines, I honor your path of balance and care. May your wisdom echo within me.”
2. Extinguish the candle.
3. Pour the saltwater into the earth or a natural body of water as an offering.

💡 Post-Ritual Reflection:

• Journal about the plover’s message or symbols that surfaced.
• Reflect on areas in your life where you may need clearer boundaries or where you can adapt more fluidly to changing emotional tides.

🕊️ Optional Daily Practice:

Whenever you feel overwhelmed or emotionally scattered, visualize the shoreline—where land meets sea—and imagine the plover walking calmly at the water’s edge. Let its steady pace guide your breath back to balance.

You may think it silly to call on animals for certain instinctual powers. However, only one DNA molecule exists on Earth, connecting all beings molecularity, each a different combination of genes. By meditating on these various species of animal (Human is an animal species) you are calling on their very survival powers that humans rarely have connections with anymore.

We are now "civilized" by the "carrot and stick" method of domestication, which is a falsehood programed to make you emotionally weak, stating we are not of Nature and Nature is a lower evil and you must be punished for your individuality and/or for having a strong sense of self/ego. You are the Nature of the Divine Creative observing itself; therefore, a whole system not one divided.

Therefore, the philosophical paradigm of divisionism is profaned as the lie of the social egregore and/or false soul to place you under the enslavement of whoever has claimed power over you and get you to believe you are not united with Nature. In our case it is the Military Industrial Complex that uses media word-hypnosis. the dogma of slave religions, and law Enforcement (laws the few who rule the many make themselves) to indoctrinate and enslave your thinking. By calling on these powers to survive applied by many different animal species, you connect with the Powerful Natural Self within you and break the ties that bind you mind/brain.

Divisionism is not only an art technique but can also be understood as a philosophical paradigm, though it is less commonly referred to by this name in mainstream philosophy. In its broader philosophical sense, Divisionism relates to the conceptual process of understanding complex systems or ideas by dividing them into discrete, fundamental components. This approach can be seen across various domains, including metaphysics, epistemology, and social theory.

Here’s how Divisionism as a philosophical paradigm can be interpreted:

🧠 1. Epistemological Divisionism (Knowledge & Understanding):

In epistemology, Divisionism refers to the method of breaking down complex knowledge into elemental parts to understand the whole system better. This process echoes the analytic methods used by philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, who believed in understanding forms and essences by dissecting wholes into their constituent categories.

• Plato's Dialectic Method: In his dialogues, Plato often used a method of "division" (diairesis) to classify concepts logically.
• Modern Analytic Philosophy: Thinkers like Bertrand Russell and G.E. Moore applied similar principles, analyzing language and logic into precise components to clarify meaning.

🏛️ 2. Metaphysical Divisionism (Reality & Existence):

In metaphysical contexts, Divisionism explores the idea that reality is composed of discrete, often opposing, forces or elements. This dualistic or pluralistic view sees the world not as a seamless unity but as a complex interplay of separable parts.

• Dualism: The classic mind-body dichotomy (René Descartes) can be seen as a form of metaphysical Divisionism.
• Pluralism: Philosophers like William James emphasized that reality is made up of multiple, independent elements that interact.

⚖️ 3. Social & Ethical Divisionism (Society & Morality):

In social philosophy, Divisionism can describe the structural analysis of social systems into distinct classes, roles, or ethical binaries. This interpretation is more aligned with critical theories that explore power dynamics, social stratification, and identity politics.

• Marxist Class Theory: The division between proletariat and bourgeoisie is a prime example of social Divisionism.
• Postmodernism: Thinkers like Michel Foucault explored how social divisions (race, gender, class) shape power structures and knowledge production.

🌌 4. Esoteric & Hermetic Divisionism (Mystical Paradigms):

In esoteric systems, especially within the Western Hermetic Qabalah, Divisionism is reflected in the Tree of Life, where the Sephiroth represent distinct but interconnected spheres of existence. Each sphere breaks down the Divine Unity into knowable aspects, allowing for spiritual exploration through structured division.

• Qabalistic Paths: The 32 Paths of Wisdom can be seen as a map of how the One becomes the Many.
• Alchemy: The alchemical process of solve et coagula ("dissolve and coagulate") embodies Divisionism—breaking down substances to purify and recombine them.

🔄 Divisionism vs. Holism:

Philosophical Divisionism often stands in contrast to Holism, which emphasizes the interconnectedness and unity of systems. While Holism seeks to understand the whole as more than the sum of its parts, Divisionism finds meaning in dissecting and analyzing those parts to reveal deeper truths.

However, in some traditions, especially Hermeticism ("As above, so below"), Divisionism and Holism are not opposites but two necessary approaches to understanding complexity.

💡 Modern Applications:

• Systems Theory: In both science and philosophy, the practice of breaking systems into subsystems (Divisionism) is foundational in fields like cybernetics and ecology.
• Cognitive Science: The modular theory of mind suggests that cognition is made up of specialized, separable faculties.

⚖️ Final Thought:

Philosophical Divisionism serves as both a tool and a lens. It encourages analytical depth by dissecting complex ideas but also warns of the risk of fragmentation, where meaning is lost if the connections between parts are ignored

The four Deuces are the Principle to all systems and the Universal Tree of Life Pattern which is the 2nd Sephiroth- Chokmah, and symbolize the power of the King and Queen (Binah-3rd Sephiroth) who first unite and then initiate the force. Therefore, the 2's imply the fecundation and initiation of a thing; Chokmah makes it real. Sure there is Kether, the One, but Kether is potential "I" while Chokmah is an active "I". The Kether is an observer, often called the "All Seeing eye", but this "I" is not a participant...It just observers and if you have reached deep inner meditations, you have met this Observer, occupying the deep silence. Never interfering but always observing. Chokmah is active and participates and in fact, the union of Chokmah (Wisdom) and Binah (Understanding) is the "I AM". from which all else is formed.

The 2's generally imply the initiation and fecundation of a thing.

WHEN THE TWO OF SWORDS IS THROWN DURING A DIVINATION:

It implies:

• Peace of Mind.
• Two issues, relationships, choices or situations have been or are being integrated at a subconscious level...soon to be experienced outwardly.
• A temporary balance and feeling of release from captivity.
• Affirming a new belief or lifestyle, expanding opinions and communication.
• A necessary respite before a change in an attempt to gain a mental balance.
• Making peace and suspending judgment.

If reversed, it implies:

• Blocked emotions due to compromise, not accepting realities and the need to be tolerant towards others.
• Conflict at an impasse a stalemate of balanced forces.

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