8. Hod - intellect and logic, structure (Mercur)

The eight sphere of the Tree is called Hod, it represents intellect and logic and is the natural product of the progressive Netzach. Hod specifies the factors and ingredients that are needed to achieve the goals where Netzach has stormed towards, it examines the surroundings and searches for any aspects that could be of importance.
Therefore, Netzach and Hod are often viewed as a couple, being referred to as 'time' and 'place'.

Ruled by Mercur, Hod is also the explorer and scientist, the wanderer and researcher.

See below the Tarot cards corresponding to Hod - the Eights: