Category: Tarot Cards
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
The Four of Wands
Referred to as “Completion” by Aleister Crowley, the Four of Wands represents the benevolent influences of Venus and Jupiter upon the Third Decan of Aries. In layman’s terms, it represents warmth, stability, and energetic serenity. Sometimes viewed as the “ideal home” in other decks, it can denote a “place” (physical or mental) of personal power,…
-
The Devil
One must inhale before exhaling. The Devil represents this inhalation in a broad sense, denoting the accumulation of energy before action. Some tarot decks will interpret the card as representing bondage or servitude, but it should be known that the bondage in question is self-imposed and easily escaped. Constraints such as discipline or organization can…