Aspects

All of the celestial bodies within the Cosmos are considered distinct aspects of The Myriad. The most significant are **Aspects**. They represent unique philosophies which correlate back to the mythological divinities they are named after. For those who fully believe in the Cosmos, the positions of these Aspects at the time someone is born determines their Birth Sign. This causes the child to share personality traits and ambitions with what these forces represent. Based on their position on the Cosmic Chart, they are split into four distinct categories referred to as Alignment, which individuals may also be seen as sharing. Aspects on the opposite side of this chart oppose each other in distinct ways. Through a full understanding of all the symbology, practitioners of the Occult believe they can divine the future through card readings.

## Apotheosis

The present moment is the climax of all things. The past is irrelevant and one should always be looking forward to the next moment. When all pretense is ignored, moral clarity in what should be done now comes to light.

## Austerity

Wealth is a glory that all Humanity should share in. Risk should be managed and stability secured. A tangible representation of the immense cooperation within mankind.

## Baphomet

Baphomet is a contrarian who questions what you think you know. It focuses on the idea that in order to gain insight you must first accept that you have none.

## Brimstone

Brimstone represents enduring the most dangerous of elements of nature and taming them to be great boons to humanity. Campfires that protect and cook hot meals. Metals melted in a blacksmiths burning forge. The earth molded into stone walls of a city. The docile troll that plows your field.

## The Candle

The Candle is simplicity and minimalism. He needs very little to be joyous and does not rely on complex solutions. In opposition to Humanity, The Candle represents the individual person rather than the whole community. It also revels in that which can not be bought, such as health and family.

## Death

Death is credited to be the savior of Humanity within the Great War, but stories also place him as the instigator of it all. Through all popularized stories he is seen as petty and egotistical.

## The Elder

The Elder is often portrayed as a neutral observer who only gets involved in a situation when specifically asked for advice. Rarely does The Elder speak up without first being provoked. No matter the situation, The Elder's wisdom is always respected and deeply taken into consideration before action is taken.

## The Emperor

The Emperor represents building society, community, and the one who rules them all with absolute authority. It showcases the importance of stability, even if conditions are not ideal. There is still more life to live after hardship is endured.

## Sobriety

Sobriety avoids temptation to muddy the mind with all known mental contaminants.

## Kvell

Other people may be more well equipped to deal with the current situation than you are. Support those around you and accept that you are not the main character.

## Life

In the cosmic myths, Life was Nature's greatest ally in the battle against Humanity. Unlike Nature, Life is forgiven by some due to signs of remorse.

## The Mortal

The Mortal represents bravery and duty in the face of all that may be lost. History is paved with the blood of his conquest.

## The Myriad

The incomprehensible force within all things. It is all of the Aspects simultaneously.

## Nostalgia

A moment in time which defines you or the epitome of your happiness. Ambition falls to pieces as it is accepted within Nostalgia that this significant moment has already passed you by. To forget this moment is to let it die and be replaced by an inferior imitation.

## Opia

Opia, the Sun, represents the cooperation required for the solar system to balance all aspects into perfect orbital resonance.

## Pandemonium

Pandemonium fights against the forces of the mundane and daily routine to encourage those trapped in an endless cycle of their own lives to reach for what they do not consider possible for themselves.

## Pathetic

Pathetic represents laziness, fear, and the resentment one feels toward themselves while partaking in a guilty pleasure. A bystander to history, Pathetic indulges in primal desires.

## Nature

A villain within the cosmic myths, Nature has been rebranded to 'The Stoic' by many. Despite the effort it is still seen as a relentless enemy of Humanity.

## Beyond

The Beyond represents the death of one's ego and the endless possibilities within imagination and dream.

## The Poet

The Poet has tamed the written word so that it may do his bidding. With it, he writes fantastical dramas which are the everyday lives of mankind. His words become realities that influence individuals within his acclaimed script, The Great Work.

## The Progenitor

The Progenitor represents the physical body of all living creatures and creation myth which explains the existence of these creatures.

## The Sycophant

The Sycophant represents one who is goal oriented and ambitious, yet too stubborn to accept help when reaching these goals. Achieving greatness on their own without great struggle would completely invalidate their success.