XIV Temperance/The Angel of Time Life flows shifting and changing. From one jar to another the essence of life is poured. The Angel of Time takes the task of bringing the conscious into balance with the unconscious, soul with matter, and masculine with feminine. The Temperance card represents a time when you or those around … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-Temperance/The Angel of Time
XIII Death/ The Reaper You look up as a figure begins to approach you from the distance. Is it a skeleton approaching you, his bones rattling in song of attraction and invitation? Or perhaps it is a figure upon a horse whose commanding presence asserts that change is inevitable and cannot be avoided. Maybe it … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-Death/The Reaper
XII The Hanged Man We find the Hanged Man tied to a piece of wood in the shape of a T (gallows) hanging upside down by your foot. One leg is crossed at the knee of the other forming a cross while the hands cradle the mans’ head forming a triangle. The Hanged man’s face, … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-The Hanged Man
Greetings beloveds, We have now reached the midway point of the major arcana. We have completed the first portion of the Fools' journey. We will now apply those kills acquired in the first 10 cards towards reaching his final destination: The World. Now is a great time to take a break and review the first … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit- The Tarot Series-The Midpoint
X The Wheel of Fortune As all tarot cards go the depictions of the Wheel of Fortune vary depending on the deck and style of the drawings. Generally, you will find a wheel in the image that pictures indicating the inevitable cycle of time and change. There is usually also going to be the image … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-The Wheel of Fortune
IX The Hermit A lone figure stands at the crest of a snowy mountain. His cloak protects him from the elements. His outstretched arm holds a lamp to light the way for those who follow him. The sleeve of his cloak though shields the light partially protecting him from the scrutiny of those who would … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-The Hermit
VIII Justice The 8th card of the major arcana can vary depending on what deck you use. Originally the 8th card in the tarot was the Justice card and the 11th was Strength. When the Rider-Waite-Smith deck came out they switched the 8th card to Strength and the 11th to Justice. Some think this change … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series- Justice
VII The Chariot The Fool has reached the crossroads of expansion. He has taken the path of new experiences to grow into who he is. He kow wields his sense of self as a means to gain success over his carnal drives. A figure stands tall and proud in a chariot staring straight into the … Continue reading The Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series- The Chariot
VI The Lovers There are cards in the Tarot deck that one may think can be interpreted by the title of the card alone. The Lover’s is one of those cards. Before the hearts start fluttering past your eyes, let’s breakdown this card called the Lovers. The Lovers can be depicted in any number of … Continue reading Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series-The Lovers
V The Hierophant The Fool has matured. He now has come to a place of power and respect. He has completed the work of the initiate and become a spiritual leader as well. He serves as a bridge between the masses and the divine not as a channel but as a teacher. The Heirophant card … Continue reading Divination Toolkit: The Tarot Series- The Hierophant
