Author: dreamtarot
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The Three of Disks
Disks represent earthen manifestation in its many forms, and few cards in the deck do so with such vigor. The Three of Disks is the card of the inspired craftsperson. Whether it is a sculpture, a novel, or a business deal, the energetic fire of Mars is applied to the ambitious leaps of our earthy,…
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The Eight of Wands
Card Meaning: Swiftness, dexterity, and force of mind yielding immediate action. A brilliant flash of “eureka!” followed by a flurry of movement. However, with extreme speed comes instability. Proper aim is needed to achieve success, else the project might “hit a wall” and be destroyed by its own inertia. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Hod…
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Three of Wands
Card Meaning: Virtue, integrity, success, and gloating to a certain extent. A joyous aftermath. The appreciation of one’s own prowess, generosity, and/or nobility after a struggle is successfully overcome. A good deed done with a touch of vanity and flair thrown into the mix. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Binah and the Sun upon the…
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The Nine of Cups
Card Meaning: Fun, happiness, warmth and beneficence. A joyous occasion. A feast or celebration, perhaps combined with a charming level of ostentation or vanity. Sometimes denotes the positive influence of a jovial friend, fond of wine, song, and earthly enjoyments. Temporary emotional harmony. Qabalistic/Astrological significance: Influence of Jupiter & Yesod upon the second decan of…
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Two of Wands
Card Meaning: Dominion, strength, boundless energy, boldness, ferocity. Previously difficult obstacles suddenly reveal themselves to be little more than minor annoyances. Acting with confidence, ease, and power. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Chokmah and Mars upon the first decan of Aries. Wisdom applied to the seeds of prowess and inspiration, which burst open with potential…
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Tzaddi is not The Star
During the Second World War, Aleister Crowley, working with his friend, student, and artist Lady Freida Harris, created one of the most visually stunning and Qabalistically potent Tarot decks the world had ever seen. Named after the Egyptian god of magic and wisdom, the Thoth Tarot was both mind-blowingly beautiful and brilliantly conceived. In addition,…
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The Empress
“For I am divided for love’s sake, for the chance of union.” -Liber Al vel Legis, Chapter 1:28. Ruled by the perpetually fecund planet Venus, the Empress represents verdancy and bloom personified. She is the agent of molecular congress – attraction, magnetism, gravity, love and lust all fall under her joyous dominion. She is the…
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Possible chanting heard on premises.
Landlord: “What’s that you’re holding?” Jay: “A goat skull. It’s for an art project.” Landlord: “I expected that, since you’re not allowed to do any Satanic Rituals on the first floor.” Jay: “That wasn’t in the lease- I’m just not allowed to be noisy about it.” Landlord: “Yes, no chanting. I don’t want demons pouring…
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The Fool
Creative energy, its its purest form, does not know division nor gender. Such concepts eventually solidify as energy gains experience. The Fool symbolizes this raw potentiality: energy not yet focused in a specific direction. Many believe the Fool represents stupidity or idiocy, but this is not the case. On the contrary, its associated element of…
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Tarot Creation
(as seen at anthonyteth.com) When I talk to people about the Dream Logic Tarot, they commonly ask me about the process of creating a tarot card. I’ve therefore decided to write a little bit about said process, and shall use the card of the High Priestess as an example. Each tarot card has a series…