Meaning of Temptation in the Oracle of the Triad

Card No. 11<\/em><\/strong>

As one might suspect, with Temptation<\/strong> being closely tied to the original sin<\/strong> of Christianity, the card bearing its name is negative<\/strong> for the querent. It indeed warns them that he or she is in disarray<\/strong>, completely overwhelmed by events or situations that have trapped them. The person concerned by the reading will therefore find themselves cornered in a dead end<\/strong>, into which they will have sunk themselves through pride<\/strong> and the temptation of vice<\/strong>, and from which it will be difficult<\/strong> to escape. Temptation is often associated with the carnal pleasures<\/strong> that arise from an infidelity<\/strong> or a forbidden desire<\/strong>, but it may equally be linked to money<\/strong> and to the lure of gain<\/strong>, which lead to all manner of schemes<\/strong> to climb the social ladder without too much effort.

In this case, there is no reference to Greek mythology in the depiction of the Temptation card<\/strong>. Nor even to the secret codes used in Freemasonry. Just a reminder of the original sin<\/strong> of the Judeo-Christian religion, symbolised by the face of a young man with gaunt features, surrounded by a serpent as diabolical<\/strong> as it is treacherous, and by an apple containing the poison of Temptation. Associated with the number 11<\/strong>, which is that of doubling<\/strong> and duality<\/strong> in numerology<\/strong>, the Temptation card also embodies the astrological signs of Scorpio<\/strong> and Sagittarius<\/strong>.

During a divinatory reading, the Temptation card<\/strong> confronts us with our unspoken desires<\/strong>. It indeed reveals to the querent a coming period that will be strange<\/strong>, unstable<\/strong> and unbalanced<\/strong>, in which they will have to make choices<\/strong>, but in which they will not opt for the wisest of directions. By fleeing<\/strong> their responsibilities, the querent will therefore put their life in danger, driven solely by the instinct of desire<\/strong>.


Keywords<\/strong> : Sin, Greed, Infidelity, Pleasures, Gains, Forbidden

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❤️ The Temptation card in Love ❤️

You are in a relationship

The Temptation card<\/strong> unfortunately tells you that you are going to have, or already have, a serious infidelity problem<\/strong> within your relationship. It will not necessarily come through the sexual act<\/strong> itself, but perhaps simply through urges<\/strong> and unspoken desires<\/strong> on your part or on your partner’s for someone else. Either way, it will shake the trust<\/strong> that had until then reigned within your relationship.

You are single

You will have quite a hard time<\/strong> making yourself heard by the person whose heart you wish to win, for you will find the seat already taken. Indeed, there is competition<\/strong> in the air, and it would seem that one of your rivals would like to see you give up your plans<\/strong> of love.

🧠 The Temptation card in Work and Finance 🧠

You have been living beyond your means<\/strong> for some time, and your many expenses keep you in permanent financial danger<\/strong>. All the more so since you seem rather disinclined to work seriously<\/strong>, and you will not hesitate to scheme<\/strong> in order to make money easily.

🧘 The Temptation card in Well-being and Spirituality 🧘

You have strayed greatly off<\/strong> the spiritual path that leads to wisdom<\/strong> and lofty serenity<\/strong>. Thus, the desire<\/strong> of temptation is far more easily satisfied<\/strong> for you than pulling yourself together and returning to the right path<\/strong>. In any case, you are wallowing in a fake lust<\/strong> that will lead you only to big trouble<\/strong> if you do not get a grip on yourself quickly.

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