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Fig. 1.8.6 Eight of Disks. Historical monuments with a long history. Pyramids, Stonehenge, the Vatican, etc.84

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Fig. 1.8.7 Eight of Disks – stability, resilience, a formation of Matter and Finance. A reliable bank with a centuries-old history.85

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Fig. 1.8.8 Eight of Disks – stability, reliability, a formation, a mechanism of Matter and Finance. A safe deposit box, a bank vault.86

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The defining feature of Eight of Disks is that it's a kind of stable material (or financial) formation of simpler elements in/over time. As a general rule, it can be taken apart into simpler elements, and then reassembled.

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Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

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"Nines", according to the Kabbalah, are the last, final step before the Ten (transformation, transition to a new level). This moment determines the meaning of the "Nine".

"Nines" are completeness, perfection, mastery, a certain ideal (for your level or class).

Accordingly, the Nine of Disks is completeness, perfection in Material or Financial matters.

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Fig 1.9.1 Nine of Disks – completeness, perfection of Matter. A beautiful sculpture, a house, a monument. Matter brought to "perfection" – beauty.87

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Fig. 1.9.2 Nine of Disks. Drinks, liquids, solutions of the highest quality. Matter brought to "perfection" – perfect taste, quality. Collectible wines, spirits, the purest water.88

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Fig. 1.9.3 Nine of Disks. Burning without smoke and soot – that is, ideal, "perfect" burning. For example, the flame of an alcohol burner

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Fig 1.9.4 Nine of Disks – perfection of Matter. Clean air (for humans). "Beautiful" fragrances, aromas, perfumes.92

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Fig 1.9.5 Nine of Disks – perfection of Matter. "Beautiful", perfect, streamlined metallic goods. A race car, an airplane.93

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Fig. 1.9.6 Nine of Disks. A modern coin, a banknote. In essence, these represent the pinnacle of modern technology, a guarantee against counterfeiting.94

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Fig 1.9.9 Nine of Disks – completeness, perfection of Matter and Finance. Precious stones and metals brought to perfection – "Premium" class jewels. Jewelry made by a talented craftsman. These are not just financial assets, but works of art and craftsmanship.95

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Figure 1.9.8 Nine of Disks – completeness, perfection of Matter and Finance. "Perfect", chemically pure, precious metals. 999 gold, platinum, palladium, silver. Simultaneously both Matter and Finance.96

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The defining feature of the Nine of Disks – perfection in Material or Financial matters.

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After the first bottle of vodka, every shop teacher discovers they've got a gift for singing.

After the second bottle, they unveil in themselves a wise politician of global scale.

After the third, a still unknown philosopher for all times and places.

And only the inevitable morning hangover mercifully saves the Universe from being overpopulated by geniuses.

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"Tens", according to Kabbalah, are transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state.

Thus, the Ten of Disks is a transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter or Finance.

For example, chemical reactions, phase transitions in Matter. The conversion of currencies or bank assets in Finance.

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Figure 1.10.1 Ten of Disks – transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter. The hardening of concrete, mounting foam. The manufacture of building materials. 97

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If a useful quality is attained from the transformation, then this is an "upright" Ten of Disks.

If a useful quality is lost, then this is a "reversed" Ten of Disks.

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Figure 1.10.2 Ten of Disks. Chemical reactions in liquids, devices. A kitchen, processing food with special liquids and seasonings. Sauces, wine, spices, salt, sugar, etc. Pickling, marinading, making sauces.98

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Figure 1.10.3 Ten of Disks. A kitchen, heating and cooking food. Boiling, frying, baking, smoking, steaming, roasting and aerogrilling.99

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Fig. 1.10.4 "Upright" Ten of Disks – for example, smelting steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals. Obtaining glass from quartz sand. Blacksmithing works. Transformation, metamorphosis, transition to a new state of Matter.100