For King Knife

The Suit of Vine

King of the Element of Air

"A song for king knife

Along the lines of the vine of life

A new song for the king

The king of nearly everything"

BTVH

Merciful, loving, and persuasive, a voice dissolving emotional barriers, cutting decisively through illusions, always discerning truth from deception. 

In the presence of the King neither lies nor self-deception manifests nor can they persist in ignorance and greed.

TAROT of the Time Being - Advanced Practitioner's Suit of Vine 

The King embodying the dynamic and transformative qualities of the Element of Air will rule with precision, clarity and intellectual mastery. His is as much a leader as a visionary, capable of discerning truths and executing decisive action.

His realm encompasses all things computational—logic, communication, justice, and reason. This King's intellectual authority thrives independently of validation or presence. It is both playful and commanding, echoing a detached yet insightful demeanor.

Within the framework of Enochian Magic 

THE  King of Knife connects deeply to the currents of intellect and clarity, cutting away illusions and revealing hidden truths. Like the song’s imagery—a “wicked little mannikin, a squirrel and a bird”—this King embodies an observer's neutrality, meticulously noting details others overlook, ensuring clarity remains paramount.

Encountering the King of Air encourages practitioners to trust in their analytical capabilities and intellectual discernment. As Kilbey gently yet insistently repeats, “the show will start without you,” this card serves as a reminder of life's relentless progression, urging us to embrace intellectual responsibility and leadership without hesitation or delay.

Allow the King of Air to sharpen your perception and deepen your understanding, for his guidance leads to empowered decisions, clear boundaries, and ultimate mastery of the mental realms. Steve Kilbey’s evocative lyrics resonate deeply with the nature of this archetype, highlighting the subtle yet profound qualities that define true leadership and intellectual sovereignty.

In the Tarot of The Time Being Advanced Practitioner deck, the King of the Suit of Knife embodies precision, clarity, and intellectual mastery—traits deeply associated with the Element of Air. This King resonates with Steve Kilbey’s poetic imagery, capturing the essence of insightful leadership and intellectual sovereignty.

Encountering the King of Knife is an invitation to embrace intellectual clarity and merciful action, and to engage with the world through beauty and kindness. Reversed, he warns of hate, cruelty, ugliness, and a lack of mercy or discrimination. Kilbey’s refrain, “the show will start without you,” serves as a powerful reminder that intellectual and moral vigilance must be actively maintained.

Allow BATAIVAH to guide your perceptions and deepen your understanding, ensuring clarity, decisive action, and intellectual sovereignty.

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