Last week I had a series of one card draws, spanning three days, and for those three days the same card came up. The 10 of cups. When I look at the Marseilles 10 of cups, I think of excess and completion in the realm of the heart, the hearth, and in the home. Receiving … Continue reading The god of gateways: Janus
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Cards: 9 of swords
When I think about the number nine I inevitably and unavoidably think about the hermit, key 9 of the trumps. In this particular number 9, with an excessive amount of swords lying in opposition and the center sword piercing the hilts, I think about the negative aspects of the hermit. Alienation and mental vexation. This … Continue reading Cards: 9 of swords
Le Tarot Noir, a review
Hello, I decided to do a deck review with Le Tarot Noir by Matthieu Hackiere. I have had this deck for a couple months now and I have used it quite frequently. I have to start off by saying it is a Marseille style deck, therefore the pips are not illustrated. I know there are … Continue reading Le Tarot Noir, a review
Cards: 8 of swords
It has been quite a few days since I posted on these card explorations. I have recently undergone a big move, hence my lack of writing activity. Here is the next one in the suit of swords. Looking at the 8 of swords, I see the transition from the challenges of the sevens moving into … Continue reading Cards: 8 of swords
Cards: 3 of Swords
Expansion. A decision between two has fostered a new endeavor, a new idea or a new frontier to be conquered. Threes are associated with creative energy, a surge of new things, the dynamism of a triangle. From the balance of two was born a new concept, idea, renewed strength. Seen with the trump, Le bateleur, … Continue reading Cards: 3 of Swords
Cards: Ace of Swords
Starting with an idea, a force of will, bringing that into fruition. The intent is potent, fresh and, dare I say, paired with le jugement, righteous. Called into movement by the hand that holds the flaming sword and the sounding of the trumpet wakes anyone from stasis. What if we switch this around, would this … Continue reading Cards: Ace of Swords