Saturday, May 14, 2016

Tower Unhappy Tarot Card- Major Arcana Series

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Hi everyone,

today I will present another unhappy tarot card, the Tower. The good news is that it is the last unhappy card before the last unhappy card which is the Moon. The Tower is my shadow card because it is card number 16 and my birth card is 7 (Computation: birthday day (X) + birthday month(Y) + birthday year(Z)and then you add all numbers together (x+y+z = rrrr, r+r+r+r until you reach a maximum number of 22). For example if your birthday is June 20 1985 your birh card number is 06+20+1985= 2011, then you add 2+0+1+1=4 so, the Emperor is the birth card, and 13 ( 1+3= 4) is the Shadow card.
If there is more interest I will post more of birth cards on a separate post.
So, the Tower card is my shadow card, meaning I had time to experience on my own skin what this card is all about. I think one of the worst things about this card is that predicts events that cannot be prevented or avoided. For me it occurs every 7- 8 years, so it goes in cycles.

Please find below interpretations of Tower card as understood from a collection of views on this card by famous tarotists:


The Tower

Overview:

The Tower is a card of shock without warning and extreme situations. It is one of the “unhappy cards” where sudden change is NOT desired nor expected. Think of “violent” change and sometimes arguments, even crisis; feelings/ emotions that have been repressed are now released with power. You may encounter very difficult/ traumatic situations such as: accidents, bankruptcy, losing your job, Earthquakes, imprisonment or involuntary detention, hospitalization. Romantically, the Tower card represents a “red hot affair”, falling in love passionately or a divorce. Healthwise the Tower indicates surgery/ operations, even chemotherapy and at magical level signifies “sex magic” or “psychic surgery” (surgery with bare hands and instant healing).

Conflicts:

Some of the challenges you may face with this card are: misery, poverty, calamity, some sort of misfortune, loss. Also, different aspects of your life may be falling apart while you may be acting as if there are no problems. So it is hard for you to accept that things are not right. In other words, the Tower in conflict position indicates some kind of shock or disruption.

Advice:

The Tower reversed foretells a lesser negative impact on the Querent, than in its upright position. In its positive aspect this card announces a good time to eliminate false beliefs, moving away/ changing or selling house, changing jobs or pursuing a new career. As a solution, the Tower signals that the trauma is over, that the worst has passed, and it indicates that you have learned your lesson.
 
 
In picture above the Tower card in 4 different decks as follows: #1 Tarot of Jane Austen, #2 Tarot of Celtic Faeries, #3 Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot and #4 Dark Grimoire Tarot.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Devil "unhappy" tarot card - Major Arcana Series

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Dear tarot fans,

the next "unhappy" tarot card is the Devil, trump card 15 ruled by Capricorn. Before you go blaming anyone it is important that Devil manifests in all of us, the only difference is that in some of us has more power than in others. Some of you may be caring too much about money, status and material things others may need and use excessive power, look down on others and be too proud, or yet some others, like myself can let desire overcome their reason at times.
So, whoever thinks is free of Devil's influence is just lying to themselves.
In real life we see examples of devil behavior in what the US did in Irak and Syria- (stole trillions of dollars in gold, oil and artifacts, killed thousands of innocent people, destroyed historical sites and landmarks, as well as entire cities) or is illustrated in what Israel is doing to Palestinian people and what is left of their country (killing thousands of innocent people, using Palestinian children as shields on their tanks, arresting and killing Palestinian children, bombing their city, continuing their invasion by building illegal settlements, just to name a few)

Going back to Devil tarot card general meaning please find below the interpretations of this card by the most famous tarotists and my understanding of it:


The Devil

Overview:

The Devil trump card deals with lies and fear resulting in feeling bad/ doubting yourself, having negative thoughts. It also deals with an inability to let go. By definition, devil means something against your interests/ welfare and generally against what is “right”. In other words the Devil tarot card indicates that you do something that is bad for you like: fixating on materialistic things (being ruled by power or money/ greed or pride), being lead into temptation/ excessive lust or desire (ex: bending rules to achieve your selfish purpose, sex without/ outside marriage).

Conflicts/ Challenges:

In love it can mean you are obsessing about a relationship where you are excessively dependent on your romantic partner, or it can mean a harmful relationship/ unhealthy attachments. In a challenges position it may indicate jealousy/ envy or hate (wilful desire to hurt someone) or it may even signal an addiction. In a sexual relation has to do with slavery and bondage. From an occult point of view it points to practice of black magic, and at magical level represents the horned god, Pan.  Healthwise it represents some sort of abuse (emotional, physical, etc) or venereal diseases.

Advice:

As an advice: try to avoid indulging in bad habits, search the path towards spiritual enlightenment; resist the temptation to feel superior to other people or to be excessively moral to other people. You should be able to live your life freely and independently and should try to overcome self-imposed limitations.


Discussion about the picture above will follow.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Temperance - Major Arcana Series

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Hello dear tarot enthusiasts,

today we continue the tarot writing project with the Temperance card of Major Arcana. It is the 14th card in Major Arcana and is ruled by Sagittarius.
The Temperance trump card is like an oasis in a desert of "unhappy" cards. It does not mean it is a happy card, it only means it is not such an "unhappy" card in the row like: Hanged Man, Death, Devil or the Tower.

Please find below the general analysis of this card according to a bunch of well know tarot writers and explained by me:


Temperance

Overview:

Ok, it is a card about the obvious meaning of moderation, blending and reconciliation, finding a middle way, and tempering the extremes, but it can also be a card about “divine guidance”/ communication with your guardian angel and transformation through “patience, compassion and forgiveness”. In a relationship it means your partner is of a different race or culture, or it can indicate a mixed/ inter-racial marriage.

Challenges:

In a challenges position the Temperance card suggests “unfortunate combinations” (Waite 1910) , that things are problematic: you do not get the support you need or that there are “clashing interests”( Mathers 1888). You may be involved in fights/ conflicts/ disagreements and are tempted to overreact, become an extremist even or refuse to compromise.

Solution:

If you are looking at Temperance card as a solution, consider blending components that are generally contradictory, learn to adapt to your environment and particular circumstances. There may be several trials/ attempts before you achieve success. In an advice position, this card indicates to remain calm, balance your emotions and accept or search for assistance from a trusted source. The Querent can achieve successful combinations/ partnerships in love or business.
 
 
In the picture above the Temperance card in four decks I always used as illustration material for the Major Arcana Series. If you are new to the blog, just contact me in comments or in Social Media and ask me anything about these decks, and I will be happy to discuss them with you.
Blessed be everyone!
 
 

Monday, May 2, 2016

Death Unhappy Card- Major Arcana Series

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Dear All,
we are moving over to the 13th card of the Major Arcana, the Death card. Despite what you may think, this card very rarely if ever indicates physical death. However, it is still an "unhappy" card and it deals with loss and grief and endings and things that make you uncomfortable and you wish to happen fast, but they do not.  Okay, please find below the interpretation of this card as given in most recognized tarot books:


Card Overview:

This is a card of “relief” mixed with ”grief”. The grieving part has to do with letting go of your personal will and the general feeling of loss. This card is about the destruction of everything old and the birth of the new. Most common meaning of the Death card is transition/ major transformation and that a situation is coming to an end and that a new stage is starting.

Conflicts/ Challenges:

From an employment perspective the Death card announces an ending job/ project or cutbacks and company liquidations. One of the challenges with this card is trying to resist change or fearing change. Resisting change will only make matters worse, more painful and won’t solve anything: the inevitable will occur anyhow, involuntarily.

Solution:

As a solution the Death card indicates that your struggles will soon be over. Death from this perspective means “removing what lacks vitality”, regeneration by removal of old habits. In other words, you may be leaving friends/ ending relationships that are no longer useful to you.  It can also mean that you may revisit an old interest/ an old passion. From a health perspective indicates menopause, surgery or accidents narrowly escaped.



Above you can find the Death card in 4 different decks as follows: deck#1 Tarot of Jane Austen, deck #2 Tarot of Celtic Faeries, deck#3 Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot and deck #4 Dark Grimoire Tarot.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Hanged Man- Unhappy Card- Major Arcana Series

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I know has been a bit of a wait before I continued the tarot project with the Hanged Man, but it is emotionally draining to write about the next set of cards as we got to the part of "unhappy" tarot cards, which I personally hate. Every time I write about a tarot card, I actually emotionally connect with that card as each card transmits me a feeling and/ or a message. The Hanged Man is not a "happy" card and I found myself in this sort of "limbo" situation where I was not able to act on my "free will" during certain periods of time. Please find below the general overview of the card as told by Rachel Pollack, Mary K Greer, Anthony Louis and John Mangiapane and interpreted by me.


Reasons:

The Hanged Man is ruled by the planet Neptune, the planet of disillusionment and the element is Water. It is considered the most complex image in the Tarot. The obvious meanings are: feeling victimized/ punished/ sacrificed, unable to escape FATE, feeling sorry for yourself or humiliated. As a person, the Hanged Man can be a shaman, a healer, an artist or a poet also a dreamer, even a hospital patient or a person in a low-paying job with no career. From a positive perspective the Hanged Man signifies sacrifice/ self –sacrifice and devotion as well as renunciation. When indicating a situation this card depicts a crossroad or a slow transition/ change.

Challenges/ Conflicts:

In a challenges position the Hanged Man signifies someone stuck in old habits such as addictions or abuse, living in fantasy and/ or illusion. It can also mean you may have an unrealistic/ idealistic view of others or of a relationship, or that your truth is very different from others. In a negative placement (if surrounded by negative cards) it can mean you are absorbed in materialism or there may be problems executing your projects or ideas.

Solution:

As a solution this card encourages you to stop and think, reconsider your attachments. Now you have time to contemplate before making your choices. The Hanged Man announces a good time to dedicate yourself fully to a cause or a project, to use your time for prayer or meditation. With the Hanged Man you can experience psychic visions/ and or dreams/ prophecies/ clairvoyance. From a positive perspective the solution indicated by this card is to let go something/ to make a sacrifice for a greater good/ to achieve enlightenment.
 
 
In the image above as usually we have the Hanged Man card in four decks as follows: #1 Tarot of Jane Austen, #2 Tarot of the Celtic Faeries, #3 Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot and #4 Dark Grimoire Tarot.
 PS- For those of you following my blog, remember I told you about a younger boyfriend I was seeing in December? Yes, we are still seeing each other. He is not in love with me but we are close and he makes my life better. Also, I had a question at the time whether or not to do something in the sack outside my comfort zone... well I finally did it this week.. and it was so much better than I expected!! I think sometimes overcoming our fears of the unknown..  it is the right thing to do. :)

Happy Easter- for those celebrating it this weekend!
and Happy Beltane for the Wiccan readers!
 
 

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Justice - Major Arcana Series

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Justice Card- is traditionally card number 11 in the Major Arcana, however in some decks you can find it at number 8.
This is a controversial card because what Justice means to me, may not mean to you and vice versa, and each person has their own ideas of justice. That being said I am not very fond of this card, even though it can also mean achieving equilibrium, balance. I am passionate about all things in life, and telling me to be balanced is like taking the enthusiasm out of the equation, which is not I am inclined to be liking very much.

To me justice would be something like the quote of the current president of Turkey, Racep Tayyipp Erdogan:
"[Israel] has no conscious, no honor, no pride. They curse Hitler day and night, but they have surpassed Hitler in barbarism".
And this applies to American politics as well, where Jews constantly interfere with American people's true interests and manipulate American government to enter wars and bomb countries they should not go to.

The Justice Card interpretations from my own perspective as well from other author's perspectives are presented below:

 
Justice

Card overview:

The Justice card means that you are being held responsible for your actions or it can also mean that you are entering an agreement, a partnership with someone. This card also can represent writers or writing, clarity and fairness. If the Justice represents a situation, you need to gather all the facts/ the information before reaching a good conclusion. Think deeper.

Conflicts:

One of the challenges you will face with this card is that you will “pay” for what you have done wrong, or that “you will ripe what you sow” morally or legally. There can be legal complications or the loss of a lawsuit. The Justice card suggests that you cannot deal with responsibilities or you are having a hard time recognizing your mistakes. If you are a writer it symbolizes a creative block.

Solution:

You will make decisions that are right, or you will enter agreements that are fair. It is the best time to analyse and evaluate a situation, to consider all the possible pros & cons, to prioritize and make lists, to balance and make adjustments when necessary.
In relationships, the Justice can mean getting married in the court house, or a in the city hall. Form a business perspective, Justice simply means paying your bills and taxes, or balancing your checkbook.


In the picture above we have the Justice card in 4 different decks as follows: #1 Tarot of Jane Austen, #2 Tarot of the Celtic Faeries, #3 Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot and #4 Dark Grimoire Tarot.