Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 4934

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4934. I have seen a bare arm, bent forwards, possessing so much strength and at the same time rousing so much terror that I not only shuddered at the sight of it but also felt as though I could be entirely smashed to pieces by it. It was irresistible. I have seen this arm on two occasions, and from this I was led to realize that 'the arms' means strength and 'the hands' power. I also felt the heat radiating from this arm.


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