Sun in Gemini and The Eight of Swords | Crystal Clear Tarot

Welcome to Crystal Clear Tarot!

An integrated system that follows the natural rhythm of the cosmos and helps us connect to something bigger than ourselves.

• It is not just about Tarot or Astrology in isolation
• It is about creating connections between multiple wisdom traditions by understanding the energetic properties that connect these systems
• A holistic practice incorporating the physical, emotional, and mental world we live in
• A progression that helps you monitor your progress through immediate feedback
• 10-day Content Schedule: Every 10 days we focus on the current solar decan
• We began on March 20, 2025 with the Two of Wands (first decan of Aries) and we are progressing through all 36 decans of the zodiac
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This Series Is For:

• Practitioners seeking deeper integration of various wisdom traditions
• Students of Tarot wanting to understand astrological correspondences
• Yoga practitioners interested in expanding their practice
• Crystal enthusiasts looking for timing and systematic application
• Anyone desiring a structured approach to spiritual development

Brief Historical References

• The Egyptians (circa 3000-2000 BCE) divided the night sky into 36 groups of stars called "decans" (from Greek "deka" meaning ten, as each ruled approximately 10 days)
• These decans were primarily used for timekeeping at night
• They were not yet connected to zodiac signs (the 12-sign zodiac came later) or Tarot (which didn't exist)
• When the Babylonian zodiac of 12 signs was adopted in Hellenistic Egypt after 300 BCE, the decans were reorganized to fit within the zodiac framework (3 decans per sign)
• Texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus incorporated these astrological concepts
• Tarot cards originated in 15th century Italy with no initial astrological associations
• The systematic correspondence between the 36 decans and the 36 numbered Minor Arcana cards (2-10 of each suit) was developed much later
• Aleister Crowley further refined this system for his Thoth Tarot deck designed 1938-1943

The Astrological Framework:

• The zodiac wheel divided into 36 decans (10° segments of each sign)
• Each decan corresponds to a specific Minor Arcana card in the Thoth Tarot
• The Sun's journey through these decans creates a natural sequence
• This ancient system dates back to Egyptian astrology and was refined through Hermetic traditions

EIGHT OF SWORDS

Third Decan of Gemini (May 21-May 31, 2025)

The Sun is between 0 degrees and 10 degrees in the sign of Gemini.

Today we enter the mutable air of Gemini season as the Sun moves into the first decan of Gemini, corresponding to the Eight of Swords in the Thoth Tarot deck—the Lord of Interference.

The Eight of Swords represents Jupiter in Gemini.

• Jupiter is about connecting with others, how we integrate into the society, our role, expanding our presence
• Gemini is the realm of thoughts, ideas, means of communication, books, social media, etc

So the energy of Jupiter in Gemini suggests that:

• We can expand our presence in our community by communicating, connecting more with others, sharing ideas, thoughts, etc

and at the same time

• Expand our own mental perspective in terms of thoughts, ideas, mental experiences, etc

We are transitioning from the material realm of Taurus to the mental realm of Gemini.

What the card actually shows is eight swords arranged in a