MeeWah
Zorya: My thoughts exactly about the shoulders & the legs!
The odd proportions add an interesting, other than ordinary aspect to the figures, though they tend to look distorted or like caricatures. There may be a significance in that--a referral to imperfection in the earth, perhaps?
It appears there is a numerical or geometrical significance to the arrangement of the pips.
Ace/One is a straight forward representation of "one". It is complete in itself & needs no adornment.
Two appears as equally opposing forces or sides. There is the potential of them meeting on common ground: the middle.
Three is 1 being upheld by 2; or 2 producing 1 more. The former hints at structure; the latter at creation.
Four is 2 + 2. There is an invisible intersection in which they meet & cross to make an "X", reminscent of an "x" marking a center; the arrangement also hints at corners. 4 is considered a sacred number because is is composed of straight lines only. Its numerical shape is a triangle & a cross, which represents Man (straight line) carrying the divine principle (triangle).
Five is 2 + 3. Unequal forces, conflict; change. 5 is 2 straight lines & a half circle, or fallen Man upheld by his soul/unconscious. 5 represents testing through conflict; learning life lessions through the 5 senses. 5 also means freedom, as in the Truth shalt set ye free.
Six is 2 + 4. Interesting it is not depicted as 3 + 3, which refers to the concept of as above, so below; harmony, balance, accomplishment. As in spirit meeting matter depicted by 2 triangles intersecting each other or the 6-pointed Star of David. As 2 + 4, it speaks of union (2) & stability (4). Its numerical shape is a straight line & a circle, or Man supported by his soul, by divinity.
Seven is 3 + 4. Divine principle ruling over matter. The uniting of the higher self (3) with the lower self (4). It is an inner process indicating spiritual growth or learning. 7 is the other sacred number that is composed only of straight lines. It shape refers to fallen Man upheld by the I AM, thus the union of higher & lower selves.
Eight is 4 + 4. Equal forces or balance that also refer to as above, so below; meeting in perfect harmony. The numerical shape of 8 is 2 circles atop each other; also the symbol of infinity, the flow of life which is unending; life & death; regeneration; resurrection.
Nine is 4 + 5. The natural order (4) is achieved through change (5). 9 is a circle upheld by a straight line. The soul in touch with the I AM. It represents the end of a cycle as well as matter that cannot be destroyed--9 is the only number when multiplied by any other number always results in 9.
Ten is 5 + 5. Again, equal forces or balance attained through struggle & learning. It represents completion or perfection; unity.
10 is a straight line & a circle symbolizing I AM with God.
BTW: The above correlations are based only on the Wands. The pips of the other suits differ some in their arrangements.
Am sure there is more that could be said, but how does it all strike you so far?
The odd proportions add an interesting, other than ordinary aspect to the figures, though they tend to look distorted or like caricatures. There may be a significance in that--a referral to imperfection in the earth, perhaps?
It appears there is a numerical or geometrical significance to the arrangement of the pips.
Ace/One is a straight forward representation of "one". It is complete in itself & needs no adornment.
Two appears as equally opposing forces or sides. There is the potential of them meeting on common ground: the middle.
Three is 1 being upheld by 2; or 2 producing 1 more. The former hints at structure; the latter at creation.
Four is 2 + 2. There is an invisible intersection in which they meet & cross to make an "X", reminscent of an "x" marking a center; the arrangement also hints at corners. 4 is considered a sacred number because is is composed of straight lines only. Its numerical shape is a triangle & a cross, which represents Man (straight line) carrying the divine principle (triangle).
Five is 2 + 3. Unequal forces, conflict; change. 5 is 2 straight lines & a half circle, or fallen Man upheld by his soul/unconscious. 5 represents testing through conflict; learning life lessions through the 5 senses. 5 also means freedom, as in the Truth shalt set ye free.
Six is 2 + 4. Interesting it is not depicted as 3 + 3, which refers to the concept of as above, so below; harmony, balance, accomplishment. As in spirit meeting matter depicted by 2 triangles intersecting each other or the 6-pointed Star of David. As 2 + 4, it speaks of union (2) & stability (4). Its numerical shape is a straight line & a circle, or Man supported by his soul, by divinity.
Seven is 3 + 4. Divine principle ruling over matter. The uniting of the higher self (3) with the lower self (4). It is an inner process indicating spiritual growth or learning. 7 is the other sacred number that is composed only of straight lines. It shape refers to fallen Man upheld by the I AM, thus the union of higher & lower selves.
Eight is 4 + 4. Equal forces or balance that also refer to as above, so below; meeting in perfect harmony. The numerical shape of 8 is 2 circles atop each other; also the symbol of infinity, the flow of life which is unending; life & death; regeneration; resurrection.
Nine is 4 + 5. The natural order (4) is achieved through change (5). 9 is a circle upheld by a straight line. The soul in touch with the I AM. It represents the end of a cycle as well as matter that cannot be destroyed--9 is the only number when multiplied by any other number always results in 9.
Ten is 5 + 5. Again, equal forces or balance attained through struggle & learning. It represents completion or perfection; unity.
10 is a straight line & a circle symbolizing I AM with God.
BTW: The above correlations are based only on the Wands. The pips of the other suits differ some in their arrangements.
Am sure there is more that could be said, but how does it all strike you so far?