Numerologically reducible to 9 (and related to 3 via 3x3), hence associated with Triple
Goddess (Diana, Selene - moon, Hekate - underworld) And phases of the moon, hence
Mother Goddess. Also related to 8. Emergence. “Dark night of the soul” archetype in which hero must overcome a monster (cf Jonah). Crustacean – most primitive aspect rises
from pool (it has a protective shell). Cycles of inner development. Excitement of
unconscious; balancing conscious and unconscious. Integrating via imagination and
dreams. Ken James: Begin to see reflection of something greater.
Balancing wild and tame; new primitive life form
can emerge. Towers represent “the great work”
which is individuation from Jungian perspective.