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THE LADDER
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Dante sees ladder
Means Spiritual Vision
It is a symbol
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NOTE:
Four planets are devoted to the cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. Each planet has a symbol.
The Sun is devoted to wisdom. Its symbol is the Circle, which is a symbol of Divine Infinity: Infinite Power, Infinite Knowledge, and Infinite Benevolence.
Mars is devoted to courage. Its symbol is the Cross, which is a symbol of Human Salvation.
Jupiter is devoted to justice. Its symbol is the Eagle, which is a symbol of Earthly Order.
Saturn is devoted to temperance. Its symbol is the Ladder, which is a symbol of Spiritual Vision.
People of the Middle Ages were very concerned about these things: Divine Infinity, Human Salvation, Earthly Order, and Spiritual Vision.
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