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THE STAR,
TAROT TRUMP #17 THOTH TAROT DECK
THE STAR image from
the THOTH deck, the one I use the most, combines Egyptian, Cabbalah, myths and Astrological symbols in a beautiful way.
I love this deck and get many inquiries about it.
The Star card shows the Goddess, personified as Isis,
or the planet Venus, She unites the "as above so below" Hemetic maxim. She represents the Astrological sign Aquarius and its'
ideals of Univesal love, and vision. She links us to our Higher Selves. The Ancients believed that every man and woman was
linked to their own star. She represents that link.
Make a wish on a star everyday. Believe in your dreams.
About the Tarot
The origins of the Tarot are shrouded in myth and mystery.
Some say it came from Egypt where the Initiated wanted to preserve the mystical and occult Initiatory knowledge which
is the origin of Tarot in a symbolic pictorial form.
I believe the Tarot originated in its presently recognizable
form after the burning of the great ancient wonder of the world, the Library of Alexandria.
Modern research suggests that Tarot evolved from a group
of 22 playing cards called tarocchi used in 16th century Italy that were added to an extant deck of 56. In the late 18th century,
the French started using the cards for fortune telling. In today's tarot decks, the 22 cards are the Trumps or major cards illustrating
archetypes like the Fool, the Devil, the Sun, the Lover and Death etc. The 16 Court cards still appear partially in everyday
playing card decks as kings, queens, and jacks. The four element cards,1-10 are similar to ordinary cards as well.
The Journey always begins with The Fool.
The Fool is the symbol of wisdom and enlightenment. An androgynous figure represents the
Soul about to step into the Abyss into Human Form. The Fool represents the end and the beginning of everything. The
sacred Zero of eternity is also the master number 22 of enlightenment. The Fool is the wisdom of the Child Archetype living
in the eternal moment, trusting, innocent with no expectations, totally alive in the Now.
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| Medieval Fool |
Wanted to let you know about artist Niki de Saint Phalle's marvellous Tarot Garden in Tuscany Italy.
| NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE'S TAROT GARDEN |
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| TUSCANY, ITALY |
| The High Priestess and Magician Sculptures |
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| Many Tarot sculptures, fountain |
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| Wheel of Fortune by Tinguely in the fountain |
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| Builders of the Adytum High Priestess |
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| Early Tarot Fool |
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| 1500's Chariot Trump Card |
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| Another Early Tarochi Fool Image 1500's |
Of course the Journey always begins with The Fool, the Archetypal Zero, NAught, Nothing, the Circle, the Asbsolute,
the Orobouros snake, the Soul, wholeness, inclusiveness.
When we are first attracted to the Tarot Archetypes we embody The Fool. We are at the beginning, we question because
we do not know. We consult the cards for their wise guidance as a means to unfold our Soul's journey, our practical choices,
to Illuminate our path.
The Tarot cards are actually Firey Energies, Sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Powerful generators, Angels, Wisdom Keepers,
Primordial Entities, Magical Beings.
Even though current knowledge places the Tarot as first being published in Italy in the Renaissance. I know that they
carry very ancient teachings which were secretly and orally handed down by various religions. They combine a world view, an
amal- gamation of different philosophies and mystical teachings from Egypt-Thoth,the Hermetic Tradition, Jewish
Msyticism, Hindu.
About Private Readings
I offer private readings from my home office located on the West End of the Beaches
area near Ashbridges Bay.
Please book an appointment by phone 416 461 1999 or email.
A private reading is usually 1 hour long. The Tarot
reading is taped and includes a 3 step process,dialogueing with the cards that come up in the various parts of the readings
leading to a final conclusion. A Tarot reading is a process, a map of your iner psyche, the Archetypes/ Angels working
with you at the time of the reading,assisting you to grow. Often clients are apprehensive about "bad cards" or the Death card.
There are no bad cards, the cards show situations which point to what you need to be aware of. The Death card pertains to
change, transformation, letting go of old situations. death exists in Life at every moment. For example, when a woman gives
birth to a child, she dies to her old identity as a single person. The same with a marriage, it is a new life, a new commitment,
a new unity of two becoming one, and a death to the participants old single nature. A reading includes your Numerology derived
from your birthdate, the Numer or numbers governing your current year as well as a brief look at your current Astrological
transits.
I always trust that the cards absolutely show
exactly what you need to know about at the time. A forecast lasts 6-9 months generally. The
key to any good reading, is the types of questions posed, a question to which the answer will not be a yes or a no. Less
of the "will I be rich?" variety and more "how should I proceed with my career?"
I also do tarot readings via email. Here is a sample reading.
Card # 1. The Significator: You, now- the 10 of cups -
This card indicates that you are feeling happy and satisfied right now,
your cups runneth over. You are radiating fulfillment and harmony. Affirmation: Life gives me all I need to be happy.
Card # 2. What is Influencing you, what you are Receptive to - the 4 Wands-
Spiritual power in a balanced way. The
circle is full and complete. You are entering a new creative phase in your life and relationships. Affirmation: Completing things makes me free for new beginnings.
Card # 3. The Integration Card: The Hanged Man, Major
Arcana Card # 12
The Hanged Man shows that you need to surrender
your ego, your hang ups. You cannot avoid seeing the Truth anymore.You must trust emotionally that the
Universe is taking care of it for you, no need to fight and struggle. Things don't look the way you expected
them to but Trust. Affirmation: I let go, realise, follow and accept the Divine
will in my life revealing itself to me step by step.
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# 4. What is Conscious: The Aeon, or Judgement, Major Arcana Card # 20
This card is the card of rebirth. Let go
of your of judgements, by letting go of prejudice, means to pre-judge about your self, your limitations, someone else, your
situation, you allow yourself to be free, reborn, with new energy, integrity and spirit. The Aeon card
point to a need for well thought out judgement of the situation. All parts of you must be included in this process. You need
to see things from a higher perspective. What judgements are you holding onto that are limiting you from being free? Affirmation:
The more I know that I don't know, the closer I am to the Divine.
Card # 5. What's in
your Unconscious: The Empress, Goddess or Great Mother, Major Arcana # 3 The Empress, is the
Great Fertilizing and Birth Giving Mother of All. She is the foundation in this reading. You nuture and give
form to Beauty in all its manifestations. You are a fount of Love and harmony. You embody the Goddess as Venus, giver of Love.
Your family,and children are the bedrock of your life. You are beautiful and strong and surround yourself and others with
beauty, you walk in Beauty, you surround yourself in Beauty. What are you pregnant with deep within yourself? What part of
you is waiting to be born? What new creations are you about to bear?
Affirmation: I am filled with
power,Beauty and Love.I joyously give birth to the new.
Card # 6. The Past. - the
8 of Cups,
8's are connected to the principles
of courage and self-esteem:
The 8 of Cups shows tiredness,
exhaustion. Giving too much of yourself and not receiving equal energy in return. The need to consider yourself a little more.
You need to go deep within yourself to regenerate your energies. Don't give your emotions where they will not be received
well.
Affirmation: I love myself
and open myself to receive equally in return.
Card # 7. Environment, Outer
Self: - 8 Wands
You express your energies creatively
once you have found a focus. You dynamically release your inspirations and idealism towards a goal with assurance that you
will succeed. Your enthusiasm can sweep people off their feet. Freedom of speech and personal expression is vital to you,
then your imagination can flow unchecked. You are involved with lots of networking and communications. There needs to be clear
communications and thinking that is connected to the big picture, higher aspirations, expansion. Travel, education, inspirational
communication is where you are headed. Affirmation: My openess and self-confidence opens the hearts of those I love.
Card # 8. Inner Self, Home:
- 5 Disks
-all 5's are connected to teaching,
learning and challenges;
You are worried about a physical
situation, money or health. You are stuck, challenged or frustrated. This card's gift is to help you to progress towards your
goals. The key is to get in touch with your Higher Self , Guardian Angel, then you will know what to do. Affirmation:
I am getting my life in order.
Card # 9. Hopes and Fears Position:
Prince of Disks- Taurus
You are hard working on manifesting
all the riches of the physical plane. You stick to schedules, are obstinate, and take great pleasure in luxury, sensuality,
beauty, the arts and music. You need to harness your physical energy. You are building your financial goals, and tools surely
and steadily. You are afraid of change. The Prince of Disks symbolizes a youthful masculine energy. In the hopes
and fears position this signifies that you love what you do and are afraid to lose it. The question is, "Is my work totally
satisfying to me? "
Card # 10. the Future: Death,
or ReBirth, Major Arcana # 13, Principle of Life Force and Realization.
The Death card is nothing to
be afraid of. It is a card signifying Rebirth. With every birth there is also a death. For example when a woman gives
birth to a child, she dies to her old nature as a single person. In the context of this reading your future is
about to change dramatically and a new life beginning. Death as the symbol of Scorpio is about regeneration, power. What do
you need to let go of, to change in order to realize your power?
Affirmation: I live life to
the fullest. I am most powerful when I can let go.
Summary:
You are about to be
born anew, parts of you are emotionally and physically exhausted and stuck. You need a vacation, a renewal time, a change
of perspective. You are a very hard worker and afraid to slow down. You are strong willed and dynamic, very focussed on the
physical plane. You must learn to let go. There may be health
issues looming if you don't slow down. Allow yourself to create a new direction in your life. You are going to be 50. A whole
new life is starting.
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