Attributions of Judgment or Aeon in Liber 777

Number

21

Title

The Spirit of the Primal Fire

Correct Image

Israfel blowing the Last Trumpet. The dead arising from their tombs

Golden Dawn description

The three trumps attributed to the Elemental Paths are perhaps the most difficult to understand. They represent the action of forces exterior to the experience of humanity, not the influence of environment but the impact of the Supernals upon the sublunary. In the Air we have pure spirit holding in leash the lust of the flesh. In water, the sublimating power of sacrifice. Here in Fire, we are shown the cosmic forces concentrating on the pilgrim from all sides. Judgment is pronounced upon him. He is not the judge nor does decision rest in his hands. Lazarus cannot emerge from the Sepulchre until the voice cries out “Come forth}." Nor can he cast aside the conflicting grave—clothes until the command"Loose him! " is given. Man of himself is helpless. The impulse to ascend must come from above, but by its power he may transcend the sepulchre of environment and cast aside the trammels of desire. Here once more, the fiery energy of red burns through the planes. Fiery scarlet, glowing crimson, burning red are emphasised by the passive greens.

Golden Dawn meaning

Final decision. Judgment. Sentence. Determination of a matter without appeal on its plane.

Shin

The Stélé. Nuit, Hadit, their God and Man twins, as a pantacle. Resurrection is hidden in Death.