Zain

Also called Sword

Hebrew letterIn 1 Signature2 traditions

overview

Zain (Zayin) is the sword: discernment, the cut that separates one thing from another so you can choose. It is the single letter of Gemini and the Lovers.

Uses

Making a decision
Cutting ties
Clear thinking

ritual

Letter: ז
Meaning: Sword
Number value: 7
Type: Single letter (one of 12)
Path: 17th, Binah to Tiphareth
Golden Dawn attribution: Gemini
Tarot: The Lovers

Working with it

When you must choose, write each option on paper and draw Zain, a straight stroke with a crown, between them. Look at the stroke until one side feels heavier, then choose it.

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★ Part of the Signature of

♊︎ Gemini· Hebrew letter

Where the traditions place it

Gemini — Golden Dawn, Early Kabbalah (Sepher Yetzirah)