The Four Pillars Society Tarot

As an energy researcher and occultist the areas I tend to dive attract only a niche group of those who are knowledge hungry. Though if I am also honest my search for depth and mastery has led me to places that few understand, even to this day. To the ones who do listen to this I will say the deeper you go the more you risk. To me it is worth risking my existence to find out what is down in those depths.

The many avid divers know that a lot is risked when you dive. Only a disciplined mind can truly stand its ground when the world around you crumbles and the logic you held dear begins to wither. Fact is there is a point where all logic crumbles no matter how absolute. All that we hold as truth will crumble once you cross that line and all you will be left with is what many fables tell of. Watchers of unlimited perspective who desire to see the world grow.

This limit to everything can be hard to swallow, acting as a wall many will fail to overcome in their later years. Absurdity and open awareness are your best friend if you want to keep your wit regardless of age. A mind primed for anything will grok anything it is fed while a a mind primed for objective stance is doomed to fall short every time.

Occult intelligence is better measured by our ability to grok forces that are not meant to be understood while keeping our psyche intact. It isn't a matter of insane or sane but Functional or non functional. In a sea that can swallow anything at any moment adaptability is how you thrive. So where are you in this sea? There is plenty more depth to pull from.

Tale of the Watcher's Fall

After much conflict there was a lot that happened. As head of House Fallsong there were many that fears the events that happened after the loss of my mate.

To those that survived, the utterance of the Word of Power Death hell awaited them. You see this brought death into the world of immortals. Only when it hit the soul did it sink in that their life was ending. They could only watch as the once peaceful being became a hunter devouring all that was apart of the war.

To spare my kin I would banish them to various planes, after they paid respect to their fallen queen, to survive. Then the hunt really began. To make an example of the ring leaders who escaped I would slowly devour their family just as they had robbed me of mine. Each house no matter how strong would reveal their head, who I hunted till they begged then i would devour their immortality and left them to take care of their affairs with what little time they had left.

Each den that I visited the more resistance there was. It is odd seeing a once immortal being lose that aspect of themselves. To them their life is so precious that aging became an unbearable curse. That distress became a sense of relief to me as I dove deeper down this rabbit hole.

I would eventually come to the houses that rivaled my own. While understanding there was some resistance even they had to pay. Though there was only so much I could do to each head as we were all bound to energy's will. This gave me an idea they would regret doing. Since we all had to live i promised to protect my direct line as they would protect theirs, but to pay for their crime on me I would devour the souls of the lesser dragon races right before death. This ensured they would eternally be suffering for crossing me despite all my generosity during the war. This also meant forgiving each head for their actions though I was against it at first I would later agree.

This led to our direct lines being the only survivors of this era. Many dragons would fracture their soul to ensure they would never be devoured. Ironic in some senses but fitting. A once proud set of beasts ran from death by fracturing their very being. Many would give up more than they were willing to part with but even as this seemed bad it became a blessing.

Each shard was quite powerful, powerful enough to create various races and gifts each race would later covet and use to develop themselves. The Cruznik would later destabilize and fracture making a foundation for Shapeshifter and vampiric gifts. Many elemental dragons who fractured would create nature in many places where their shards landed and the gifts related to it. IT goes to show even in the darkest moments balance perseveres.

Tale of the First Dragon War

To the many that read the making of the seals this tale was centered around an event called the Dragon Arc War. There are many parts to this tale but I will cover what i can as i pull bit by bit.

To the eyes of my Kin we were a very peaceful race. The Cruznik I had created were simple yet elegant creatures. We could meld seamlessly with the world around us. This made us idea Shapeshifters and granted us the benefit of rarely being overwhelmed.

To my Life-mate this was the perfect world for us. The vast mountains that isolated us and a sea she could look out on. This always brought up her mood especially when we fought. After a while it became a way we lived life. I would train and watch my kin while she watched our kids.

Speaking of them, if trouble had a bane it would be them. They were smart and held my power. They took more after their mother but that was always ideal. If they had my sight the would would truly be doomed.

Though this pull is what is important so where to begin.... Ah yes the messenger will be a good a point as any. Here in this land our Kin was very isolated this led to many seeing us as consolidating power. Which if I'm honest looking back they weren't wrong.

This messenger came with a proposal to take one of my daughters to see if she could meet her life mate. Of course I was more than content leaving this decision to her. Any exposure would have been better than no exposure. She would end up going to the Den of the Fire Dragons as they had many males that sought a mate worthy of them. Before I sent her off i would make a joke I would later regret. That being don't go too easy on them.

I would only be waiting about a decade before she was sent back in a rather rude manner. The message was as follows.

"I don't know what your kin are but we have a new offer. Instead of her embarrassing all 13 of my sons again we will forgive you if you tell us the secret of what made her so strong."

Even as I was about to dismiss this Dralin would see it and become furious. It was very much deserved as knowledge was sacred to each den. It is what ensured balance among the various enclaves and factions alike.

When I asked my Daughter what happened she would shrug and say, "How can I pick a mate if they dont even make me break a sweat when sparring I thought Reds were the top food chain."

After much discussing with Dralin I came to the decision to indulge them with an inkling to help them catch up. After all if the strongest of the Reds could keep up with the weaker of my children how can you call that balance.

About a century would pass after this Many would come and go but none could match even the weakest of my kin let alone my children. Eventually leading to the territory war. At first the new land seemed clean enough. When you look at our customs only allowed for the strongest to have their say.

As these small battles began to escalate Dralin would make mention of the alliances that were seemingly forming as we were simply responding. So the time came to bring the matter to the council that governed right outside our den.

When they learned of this it seemed to make quite a stir though it was the fact they orchestrated it and got caught that really made what I did next worth it. Before they could react and call for help a single glance had their heads rolling and their souls consumed. I knew war was coming and it was time to get serious.

It would greatly escalate after this as all the lower factions of element dragons united to resist us. Though they learned very fast that it took a hundred of them to match one of my kin. They remained stubborn until my commander insisted me make an example of them.

Overnight a field would be littered with bodies as one of kids sat in the middle with their last warning. "End this or die a needless death."

This only seemed to excite then enemy more as an order was made by the head of House Iron Heart to cease all battle or risk consequences. I would take this as a chance to relax as the fighting took a toll on my kin. It would be later when my kin would be asked to repay for all the needless carnage we did. But there was a eerily quiet stance from House Ironheart.

After a decline on my part we would be served a notice one I would never forget. All clans and houses were summoned to the war plains to determine the nature of the balance. Dralin who i had kept out of this conflict as best i could insisted she be there for this. My gut said no but she wouldn't take that answer so it was decided.

When we arrive battle began immediately. Instantly i went to keep the other heads away from her while she led our kin. It would be long but even the greatest wear out. A Collapsed head of House Wildheart and evenly matched with Terachius I was pinned.

Seemflow would eventually engage in combat with my mate and kill her right in front of my eyes. Exhausted and broken my energy would surge as I was pinned by both heads. They held my exhausted body till all escaped they vanished after that leaving me with a shattered heart and a void only vengeance could fill.

As her body was prepped I would look back on all we did and went through. It was then my innate Power awoke malicious one. One word would slip out as I left my tower as the lands outside our den began to die and blacken. I can only imagine how many perished that day and I felt many lines be put to rest. The world felt off as I let her return to energy's will. She found peace and I found a Monster within...

Tale of the Four Seals

Of the many tales the Four Pillars of Creation are bound to there is one that stands out. In their completed state each pillar stood at the head of it own house. This tale speaks of how each became sealed and what they are today.

There was a time when there was four great dragon houses that governed the planes of existence. They were House Fallsong, House Ironheart, House Seemflow, and House Wildheart. Each held a domain that encompassed a key part that balanced the energies that governed the lesser planes of existence.

The story of House Fallsong is one that fostered language and the founding tenants of magic itself. Their patron the Spider Dragon of Fate wove and interconnected all so that everything had purpose and all had their own tale. When this house was at its peak it was run by a Dragon who was named Sariis Fallsong by his chosen mate Dralin Fallsong. It was her presence that completed the head of the house. Though it was also her death that shattered the dragon and turned him callus. This fracture came to be the seal of heart that bound him and all that took up his will.

The story of House Ironheart is drowned in order and the duty to ensure all of existence remained stable. Its partron was the dragon that Ruled Reality. It peak was marked by it head Terachius Ironheart. He was a dragon of absolute rule and demanded all be treated fairly. It would be this very stance that would break him. During the first Dragon War his children facing slaughter at the hands of the Cruznik would beg him to get involved. However unable to aid without breaking his family creed he split his Logic and Emotion so his power would always be kept in check. One kept his identity while the other would go its own way and create the Arctitects taking the name Skye. This would make the seal of Absolution that bound its head and those that took up his will.

House Wildheart always lived by its whim and brought joy to the world of dragons. Its patron was the Tiger Dragon of Life/Chance. It peak could be argued to it never stopped or has yet to happen. Its head Raja Wildheart was as unpredictable as the scales of balance. This creed to bring life to the many existences was a hefty one. Life took many forms so to did the spark that brought it. With nothing certain about it and life in general he would be push to his limit when his house was called to break the stronghold that was House Fallsong. In the clash of the 4 heads his power would go out of control and shatter his Energetic Integrity plunging him in Chaos. This made the seal of Whim that bound him and all that took up his will.

House Seemflow was the house that watch the scales of balance and ensured they always stayed in motion. Their patron the Aquatic Dragon of Continuity/Time was an avid observer and scholar. Its Peak held many Dragonic Seers that saw the threats to balance itself. This sight is what brought House Fallsong and its Cruznik kin to their attention. The only way to balance the power they wielded was to kill Dralin Fallsong regardless of the fact the Dragonic children of Terachius brought this threat out of the woodworks. It would be after Dralin's death that would make the head regret her decision. The first speaking of the Word of Power Death would scar not only the realm but the scales of balance. To counter what happened to the scales, she gave her identity to undo the damage wrought by the grieving head of House Fallsong. This made the Seal of Identity that would bind all that took up her will.

Application of Knowledge

Today we live in an era where information is abundant. This makes it easy to forget that it must be applied to be useful to us. To know everything and apply none of it makes you a powerless god who wants to wallow in the pits of your own vanity. In Dragonic practice there is a tenet that is as follows:

"Only through the creation of Wisdom can understand what strength is."

Start to use your knowledge as much as you can and growth is inevitable.

Application of Attention and Presence

In an era that information moves than light itself we are more disconnected than ever. Attention is a fleeting force many undervalue today. It is the will of the genuine that take time to fully be there in any interaction. When applied the desired effect can change a person on many levels. So be there for those you care for it can help them grow better than any other form of medicine.

Application of the Thread

To the many that exist within the confines of a small birdcage a lot is chocked up to coincidence. While it is a convenient thing to have as a belief it is proven that everything is connected. Small and seemingly meaningless things ripple to greater actions when left unchecked. It has given to a wave of people who begin to see through it and seek to change that part so they can grow bigger as people.

To understand the Thread you must know how it functions. Every thread is based off Cause and Effect, Each effect ripples into the next thread which creates a Linear "Path". This continuous ripple of actions also affect the threads around it. Some actions cancel while others amplify. The interaction of these ripples creates "like" environments where certain ripples thrive and others are more likely to fail.

Now that we know how the threads function and interact with each other we will go over how they apply to your life. It is inevitable we are on a Thread, as a result the first thing that must be understood is how you feel and interact with the environment around you. Those who go against the environmental "norm" will show signs of feeling alien. This is because the nature of your ripple goes against the nature of the pond you are in. One option is pick a pond that makes you grow and constantly challenges you in ways that beneficial. The other option is to settle for where you are and change yourself so that you reduce your natural resistance.

Regardless of your choice it will ripple changing the pond as you go through life. This makes for an abundance of chances to change and grow into who you are as a person. Of course there will be those that choose to use the birdcage call "Coincidence" to avoid change. In those cases it is better to move on before you get dragged down with them. You are the culmination of the five people you spend the most time with after all.

The Application of Acceptance and its Natural Flow

To many people their sense of identity is a very absolute thing. The tide of time changes and with it so does its actors. In Philosophy there is a stance that is described as a million monkeys on a million typewriters. If left to their devices eventually one of them will rewrite Shakespeare. This divisive stance also represent the flow of ideas around us. They are always changing as well as the personalities they are tied to.

This applies easily to Acceptance and how it flows. As each era shifts new ideas come in. Not all of them are easy to integrate, this means that conflict will be inevitable as the idea grows. The idea itself is harmless but the applications of the idea can take many avenues and forms. For instance Look at the transition of religion over the years. While it has persevered to be an accepted idea it has had lots of ups and downs as each new generation has taken hold of it.

This process of constant ups and downs hammers and tests the resolve of the idea compared to those around it. In many cases the defining factor that makes an idea survive, regardless of popularity, is consistence. When an idea is true to itself and what it stands for it is much easier to accept and over time it greatly reduces the amount of potential conflict it might face.

When applied to ourselves we are a walking embodiment of our ideals. As we persevere through life's trials we test those ideas inside us and those around us. Those who can accept themselves are much more likely to understand new ideas when they are introduced to them. While those who struggle accepting who they as a person will be more likely to conflict with those around them. This is due to the reflective nature of ideas and how we interact with them. We take what we relate to in anything we are exposed to. So take time to heal it will show in how you interact with others.

Application of the Healing Process

Healing is a part of our path as we grow as individuals. To some they take healing as the medicine itself but it isn't as simple as that. I has many layers and stages that must be acknowledged to really be effective.

The first step in healing is realizing you need to heal and finding the help needed. To many people with trauma and scars they live in a state of denial when it comes to their healing. Today many see taking time to heal as "weak" or " a waste of time". This stems from the mindset of always being in a rush. The fact people feel like they don't have enough time so they use it making their suffering worse.

The next step in the healing process is the appreciation of each step that must be taken. Healing can be a trying time for anyone. The idea we are all somehow a victim can be very overwhelming. There is a silver lining in this though. When you are at your lowest you will see the character of those around you. A true friend will stick by your side till the end no matter how bad it gets. This can be hard to stand by and is very much difficult for those who haven't healed themselves.

Each step that is taken will clean up your life little by little. even the bad parts they happen for a reason. There is no such thing as coincidence. This means that only those who take accountability for all their actions will really shine. This also means we can't just speak of them we must seek to actively resolve the problem using any means possible. Life isn't fair so use that fact to your advantage.

When others are whining and not actively fixing themselves let them. This is because while they do that there is an opportunity they squandered to whine instead. So that door they wasted can be used for someone who will appreciate it. One of the tenets of Dragonic Practice is as follows;
"The strong will persevere even in the face of death while the weak will perish."

This means in this context that to heal you can stay on the ground no matter how bad it seems. You must stand up no matter how much it will hurt to push through. The strong are defined as those that can take anything life throws at them and make something of it. While the weak are those around us who want to waste away knowing they could fight but would require an effort on their part.

Applications of Wholeness and Duality

As people grow into who they are many stages will be undergone. Each stage offers a chance for us to shift who we are. Though it is often forgotten what it means to be wholly yourself. A fine example of this is how elderly people talk about their regrets while passing on the value of being yourself to the next generation.

To them the idea of transformation wasn't lost but they never took the time to reunite the pieces of who they are. This is a choice that comes with each hurdle as we go through life. We can decide to break off a piece and suppress it or incorporate the lesson it taught us and make ourselves that much more whole.

When we break a piece off we want to dissolve it under all the rubble of our failures. This may work in the short term but as we come closer to death the rubble slowly clears and we must face all we suppressed. While difficult it will surface again and in a way we can't ignore.

On the other hand when you incorporate the lesson it has the event is go into obscurity until all that remains is the lesson itself. Each part of us will resonate and we grow bigger as a person. It may not be obvious at first but the reward comes later. while solid it isn't an easy path. It requires the desire to move through the rough waters and see the value in the experience. As you progress you eradicate regret and begin to live humbly.

Application of our Inner Infinity

When we look at the latent potential we can tap into it looks like an abyss with limitless potential. This facet lead to the concept of inner infinity. A space that we can call upon to not only create miracles but great changes in who we are. The people that seek this are true seekers of wisdom and take many forms.

When we first begin to pull from our inner infinity it can be very confusing. This is because your exposure to unknown elements like this is very low. As we continue to pull more and more it warps the nature of who we are and transforms us. Take time to look at these shifts as they come as one who manages this well can transform into something truly that brings great change.

It is important to note that this is a quest that doesn't end. The higher you climb the more adversary you will face. It is better to not fear as each shift will offer a lesson you will need.

The Application of Emptiness

For one to appreciate the nature of ones thought and manifestations they must first know what it means to be without them. In Taoism the excess of anything becomes a poison, and just as that holds true the other side of it mis just as true. The area area we are lacking in can lead to some of our most profound insight.

A fine example of this is drug addiction. When a person learns what it is like to be without the substance they were abusing it leads to them to a chaotic spiral of withdrawals and recoveries. Each insight just as profound as the previous one. Those who follow this path also know it can lead to a stronger addiction or a strong resistance to the substance. Of course anything can be a drug if given enough power though it is important to note that self control can lead to great shifts, deeming the person has the drive to implement it.

When applied to Practitioners of various occult arts this proves especially true as power and influence are what this drug is. To be able to influence the world around us it requires great self-control. If we fail to uphold that self control it can lead to a great decline in our personal growth. Many tend to over look this fact and it shows as the stigma that has formed around the occult is power hungry people and those that seek avoid consequence.

This understanding of how to apply emptiness can help clear many areas in your life. So take the time to look and see where you are lacking and where you are making the most ruckus. This can lead to you identifying your poisons and area you can work on your growth.

What to expect from top

To the human eye energy is a big mystery. In our chaotic existence the understanding of energy control can be quite elusive. Today we will aim to clear the idea of it just a little bit.

When we start we are generally exposed to the basic element of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Over time we realize they can go deeper as they merge with one another making their various Sub-Elements like Lightning, Lava, and many more. To occultists when they begin first begin using them it can be easy to assume these element are rough currents. This is actually stems from how rough our minds grasp the idea of them. Each layer we dive into we begin to smooth out understand of these basic elements thus granting us smoother use of them.

This does not extent to forces we have yet to expose ourselves to however. Past a point we begin to see other realms and the energy they naturally emit, such as Infernal, Divine, Abyssal, and many others. Since we are not native to these place it is like we are beginning anew. So we begin this process over and over again with each new force.

Past a certain point you come to realize that all energy has the same flow inside you. By tapping into this flow you see a new world of energetic understanding that transcends words and thought. Among that time it greatly expands the nature of ones "sight" so they see the world through the lens of energy itself. This gives birth to a saying I cherish to this day.

"To you, you see a world and life. To me, I see a morsel of sand on an endless beach of potential."

Reiki Versus Energy Weaving

To many people the idea of healing work is often associated with Reiki and its many forms. There are many other methods of healing to exist though. Among the oldest there is one call Energy Weaving. At first glace they are similar however there is a few differences to note about these healing arts.

The principles of Reiki circulate around the movement around ones internal energy. While it can be effective in a lot of cases the drawback is that it has poor results on the caster. This leads to a steady breakdown in the healer as they tend to pull the negative draw into themselves. Even with constant cleansing the exposure to foreign energy can cause breakdown in the healers body depending how severe the pull in is.

The principles of Energy Weaving are centered around the pure manipulation of all energy. When applied to healing it means the users can direct the flow of the negative energy away while still healing at the same time. This isn't without a price though as the amount of discipline and time needed is much more extensive. Control is key too when looking at Energy Weaving as a loss of it can bring catastrophic results.

In application Reiki tends to a bit easier on the body but can cage the understanding of the healer in later stages as its principles can only allow them to go so far down the rabbit hole. This has been tested on numerous occasions, it is consistently observed the use of conflicting energies, like divine and infernal, leads to an adverse reaction that can blow back on the healer as they cant properly balance energetic forces past certain thresholds. To them the flushing of it is the primary method that works for them. There is little understanding of incorporating natural friction to greatly improve the person while keeping the person true to themselves.

On the other hand the application of Energy Weaving is quite taxing on the body and unless trained to handle it can begin to cause a myriad of effects that can be harmful. These effects ca range from simple headache all the way to the rapid deterioration of the body. This is a "High Risk High Reward" practice. It can touch any school of manifestation and offers the ability to incorporate the mixture any energy, including conflicting forces, at the cost of one ability to create that balance. This makes for a school for that is for the ambitious and risk takers.

That being said both present pros and cons and remember not every can heal others but everyone can heal themselves. It is the school of healing that requires the most control out of any manifestation art in my professional opinion. It is easy to destroy the world around you it is harder to build something up once it has fallen.

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