Tarot Bingo - Round Two!!

[Amethyst Rose]

Everyone loved the tarot bingo so much the first time (myself included), that I thought I'd steal the idea and start it up again. I hope you don't mind, AuroraSilvermist.

Now, to quote directly from Aurora's first tarot bingo post, here's how it's done:

1) Each person who wants to participate posts a list of 21 cards randomly drawn from their tarot deck of choice. You may use any deck you own; familiar, brand new, or anything in-between.

2) Each day, I'll randomly draw and post a tarot card. If that card happens to be on your list of 21 cards, you must post a little something about that particular card--your personal interpretation, little white book interpretation, whatever--in order to get the hit validated. Your post can be elaborate, or just a sentence or two. (Obviously, it's great if you can share more information because it helps us all learn.) You don't have to post your hit the same day, but you DO have to post it before anyone else calls BINGO, so the sooner you post it the better.

3) The first person to have all 21 cards validated WINS!

Deadline: The deadline for posting your 21 cards is Friday, March 31st.

So, who's up for the challenge? If you're interested, just post your random list of 21 cards along with the name of the deck you'll be using. I'll be the official Bingo Mistress this round.


Cards Drawn:

Ace of Cups
Ace of Pentacles
Ace of Wands

2 of Cups
2 of Swords
2 of Pentacles

3 of Pentacles
3 of Cups
3 of Swords
3 of Wands

4 of Wands
4 of Cups
4 of Pentacles

5 of Swords
5 of Cups
5 of Pentacles
5 of Wands

6 of Cups
6 of Pentacles
6 of Wands

7 of Cups
7 of Swords
7 of Wands

8 of Swords
8 of Wands

9 of Swords
9 of Wands

10 of Wands
10 of Pentacles
10 of Swords
10 of Cups

Page of Pentacles
Page of Swords
Page of Cups

Knight of Wands
Knight of Pentacles
Knight of Swords
Knight of Cups

Queen of Cups
Queen of Pentacles
Queen of Swords
Queen of Wands

King of Cups
King of Pentacles
King of Wands
King of Swords

The Fool
The Magician
The High Priestess
The Emperor
The Lovers
The Chariot
Strength
The Hermit
Justice
Wheel of Fortune
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower
The Star
The Moon
The Sun
Judgement
The World

[Ishtara]

I will be using my Ancient Egyptian deck by Clive Barrett again. Here is my list:

1. Two of Disks
2. Eight of Cups
3. King of Cups
4. Prince of Wands
5. Queen of Cups
6. Prince of Swords
7. Six of Wands
8. The Tower
9. Seven of Wands
10. Three of Swords
11. Temperance
12. The Devil
13. Nine of Wands
14. Justice
15. The Hanged Man
16. The Wheel of Fortune
17. The World
18. Two of Wands
19. Judgement
20. King of Swords
21. Seven of Cups

Good, I only have a couple of cards that were also in the first round. I will not be tempted to quote myself too much :lol:

[Bethra]

Yeah this was fun last time and I nearly won :lol:

Ok here's my list from my Arthurian Tarot again. This time round I'm going to include pictures when I get one aswell as the meanings :D

1. Stone Queen/ Queen of Penticals
2. Grail Three/ Three of Cups
3. The Sleeping Lord/ Judgment
4. Sword Knight/ Knight of Swords
5. Spear Four/ Four of Wands
6. Sword Queen/ Queen of Swords
7. The Sun
8. Grail Ten/ Ten of Cups
9. Merlin/ The Magician
10. Stone Three/ Three of Wands
11. The Washer at the Ford/ Death
12. Stone Eight/ Eight of Penticals
13. The Spiral Tower/ The Tower
14. Stone Nine/ Nine of Penticals
15. Stone Hallow/ Ace of Penticals
16. The Wounded King/ The Hanged man
17. Grail Four/ Four of Cups
18. The Grail Hermit/ The Hemit
19. Spear Three/ Three of Wands
20. The Moon
21. Stone King/ King of Penticals

[Wiccanizer]

A new Tarot game! Excellent! I'm in too. Here are my cards drawn from my Tarot of Dreams by C. Marchetti:

1.Nine of Wands
2.Six of Coins
3.Nine of Cups
4.Two of Wands
5.Six of Cups
6.Seven of Coins
7.Eight of Coins
8.Eight of Swords
9.Ten of Coins
10. Ten of Wands
11.Seven of Wands
12. Ten of Swords
13.Queen of Wands
14.Three of Coins
15.The Magician
16.The Lovers
17. Justice
18. Queen of Swords
19.Ace of Cups
20.Queen of Coins
21. Page of Coins

:cheers:

[Temptation]

YAY!! Tarot Bingo time!!! I came close to winning last time too.

I will use my Thoth deck this time around.

My cards:

1. Ace of Wands
2. Knight of Disks (King)
3. Ace of Disks
4. Ace of Cups
5. The Moon

6. Two of Wands

7. Nine of Wands

8. Prince of Swords (Knight)
9. Prince of Wands (Knight)
10. Three of Wands
11. Nine of Swords
12. The Sun

13. Four of Swords

14. Six of Disks
15. Ten of Swords
16. Knight of Swords (King)
17. Five of Cups
18. Art (Temperance)
19. Lust (Strength)
20. The Star
21. Princess of Swords (Page)

Good luck everybody. :)

[Flaire]

I don't remember where I put my Adrian deck, so I'll be using Spiral by Kay Steventon.

1. King of Pentacles
2. Seven of Wands
3. Devil
4. Hermit
5. Magician
6. Ace of Swords
7. Four of Pentacles
8. Knight of Pentacles
9. Star
10. Eight of Swords
11. Hanged Man
12. Nine of Wands
13. Six of Cups
14. Knight of Wands
15. Ace of Pentacles
16. Lovers
17. Three of Swords
18. Five of Cups
19. Two of Pentacles
20. Emperor
21. Queen of Swords



On a side note.. I somehow KNEW the King of Pentacles would turn up. It's always there. *mutter*

[Amethyst Rose]

*bump*

[gwendar]

Fun! I'll play again! :)
I'll be using the the fisrt deck I got. It's one of those beginner set decks, from the Liz Dean Art of Tarot set.
I sometimes have trouble with this one, because the pip cards are unillustrated, and that's a problem for me, as I usually like to do intuitive readings based on interpreting images. But whenever I do use this deck, I find that I get the messages I need.
So I'm going to try to get to know it a bit better.

Here are my cards:

01. The Moon
02. King of Wands
03. Knight of Swords
04. Five of Swords
05. Three of Wands
06. Ten of Wands
07. Two of Wands
08. Three of Pentacles
09. The Star
10. The Devil
11. Seven of Pentacles
12. Nine of Swords
13. Knight of Cups
14. The Hierophant
15. The Empress
16. Death
17. Queen of Cups
18. Three of Cups
19. The Lovers
20. Seven of Wands
21. Queen of Pentacles


Wow. So many wands!
And, of course, I got the Death card. I think Death cards love me. :lol:

[Amethyst Rose]

*bump*

[fay]

Well hello there everyone. I'm intruding upon you tarot people as this game sounds like fun :D.

My deck is tarot of the moon garden and my cards are:

1 - The Moon
2 - Knight of Pentacles
3 - Page of Cups
4 - Strength
5 - Two of Cups
6 - Page of Pentacles
7 - Ace of Swords
8 - Four of Swords
9 - The Empress
10 - Six of Cups
11 - Death
12 - Six of Swords
13 - The Emperor
14 - Five of Cups
15 - Ace of Pentacles
16 - The World
17 - The Hermit
18 - Five of Pentacles
19 - The Star
20 - Page of Staffs
21 - Page of Swords

Oh my gosh, all the pages! Well, I guess they didn't want to miss the excitement :) That and the Death card kept on appearing, either change is on the way or it knows that that will be one of the cards chosen! :D

[Bethra]

hey AM might be good to ask a mod to stick this like they did with the last game. Oh and when are you thinking of starting this by the way? Just so I know when to start check for the cards called?

[Amethyst Rose]

Yeah, I agree, it needs to be stickied. Just gotta find a mod to do it....

And, seeing as how the deadline for posting cards is Friday, I thought I'd start pulling cards on Saturday. I may not get to it until late afternoon, though, cuz I don't get on the computer until my son goes for his nap.

[Moonshine]

I'd like to join in..:) I'll be using my Alchemical Tarot (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/alchemical/) deck and here are the cards..

The Hierophant
3 of Vessels (cups)
7 of Staffs (wands)
Death
The Chariot
Knight of Staffs
5 of Coins (pentacles)
8 of Vessels
King of Swords
9 of Coins
Ace of Staffs
The Empress
3 of Swords
7 of Vessels
The Magician
Queen of Coins
Ace of Coins
2 of Vessels
The Devil
Lady of Swords (Page)
Justice


Moonshine:broomride

[Cev'aq]

I'm in! I'll use my Dragon Tarot...

1. King of Coins.
2. Page of Wands.
3. XIV - Temperance.
4. VIII - Strength.
5. XV - The Devil.
6. Four of Swords.
7. Seven of Swords.
8. Five of Cups.
9. IX - The Hermit.
10. Two of Wands.
11. VI - The Lovers.
12. Queen of Swords.
13. V - The Hierophant.
14. XX - Judgment.
15. IV - The Emperor.
16. XXI - The World.
17. XII - The Hanging Dragon.
18. Three of Swords.
19. Queen of Wands.
20. Eight of Cups.
21. Four of Coins.

[DarkSymmetry]

This sounds like fun....I'll use my old Ryder-Waite

1. 9 of Pentacles
2. The Hanged Man
3. The Fool
4. 6 of Wands
5. Queen of Cups
6. 5 of Pentacles
7. The Lovers
8. 2 of Wands
9. Queen of Pentacles
10. The Chariot
11. 8 of Swords
12. Judgement
13. 2 of Cups
14. Knight of Cups
15. Ace of Pentacles
16. The High Priestess
17. Death
18. The Magician
19. Ace of Swords
20. 3 of Pentacles
21. The Hermit

[Windsmith]

Oh, yay! I've been hoping there'd be another round at some point. Using my Victoria Regina deck - it's the only one I've got!:lol:

Conveniently sorted for easy reference later:

1. 4 of clocks
2. 6 of pens
3. 6 of guns
4. 6 of clocks
5. 7 of pens
6. 7 of guns
7. 10 of jars
8. 10 of clocks
9. Prince of jars
10. Prince of clocks
11. Queen of pens
12. Queen of jars
13. the Empress
14. the Emperor
15. the Lovers
16. Strength
17. the Wheel of Fortune
18. the Hanged Man
19. the Star
20. the Sun
21. Judgement

[Zephyrstorm]

Yay! Tarot game - :)
I'll be using the Art Nouveau Tarot Deck by Matt Myers. (I love the art in this deck...)

my list:
1. Six of Swords
2. The Fool
3. 9 of coins
4. The Tower
5. 6 of wands
6. Queen of Cups
7. Temperance
8. King of Cups
9. 9 of wands
10. Knight of Cups
11. the Devil
12. 10 of swords
13. The Emperor
14. Queen of Swords
15. 8 of cups
16. Page of Cups
17. Ace of Wands
18. Death
19. the Empress
20. 2 of swords
21. 4 of swords

:) This sounds fun!

btw, Windsmith - I adore the Victoria Regina deck - the imagery fascinates me. You've reminded me to add it to my list of tarot to buy.

[Windsmith]

btw, Windsmith - I adore the Victoria Regina deck - the imagery fascinates me. You've reminded me to add it to my list of tarot to buy.I adore them. The funny thing is that when I first started looking seriously for cards, my only rule was that I didn't want a black-and-white deck. But this one is so intricate and beautiful that I just had to have it. They're perfect for reading, too: there's so much detail in each card that every time I pull one I see something different that helps me relate to the query.

[Evendusk]

I'm in! I'll use the Hanson-Roberts deck.

1. 7 of Swords
2. 10 of Swords
3. Page of Swords
4. Queen of Swords
5. 3 of Rods
6. 4 of Rods
7. 8 of Rods
8. 10 of Rods
9. Queen of Rods
10. Ace of Pentacles
11. 3 of Pentacles
12. 5 of Pentacles
13. 6 of Pentacles
14. Knight of Pentacles
15. King of Pentacles
16. IV The Emperor
17. VI The Lovers
18. VII The Chariot
19. XII The Hanged Man
20. IX The Hermit
21. XIX The Sun

[StarEyes]

I am in and I will be using The Lover's Path Tarot Deck

1. King of Staves
2. Love
3. Nine of Staves
4. Three of Staves
5. Eight of Staves
6. Princess of Coins
7. Temptation
8. Two of Staves
9. Ten of Arrows
10. Three of Coins
11. Awakening
12. Four of Staves
13. Nine of Coins
14. Queen of Cups
15. Four of Arrows
16. Innocence
17. Five of Coins
18. Triumph
19. Two of Coins
20. Princess of Arrows
21. Prince of Arrows

[Bethra]

Yeah, I agree, it needs to be stickied. Just gotta find a mod to do it....

And, seeing as how the deadline for posting cards is Friday, I thought I'd start pulling cards on Saturday. I may not get to it until late afternoon, though, cuz I don't get on the computer until my son goes for his nap.


weeeeeeeeee :boing: that's tomorrow right? Watch me not even get off the ground :lol:

[Amethyst Rose]

Yup. Deadline for posting your cards is *today*!! (or at the least, before I manage to post the first card). The game begins tomorrow afternoon. :D

[Ishtara]

I forgot to mention that I will be away on a business trip from April 3 to 11... so I will catch up after I come back. Hopefully I will have a lot of catching up to do :D

[Bethra]

Woo!t I'm all excited and stuff can we start now it's Saturday here already :D :lol:

[Amethyst Rose]

Okay.... this is just a little late. Sorry, Bethra for making you wait like that :) I left the house at noon today and only got in 15 minutes ago.

Anyway, here's the first card:

4 of Wands

[Bethra]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! I got the first one :boing:

Spear Four / The Four of Wands.

Traditional meaning: Oppertunity.
Upright: The successful launching of a great new venture. Original ideas, finding expression. Inspiration which is being rewarded. Strength arising from enterprise and effort supported by powerful convictions. This is the card of the artist and the inventor who turns a dream into reality.
Reversed: Failure of nerve, inability to express ideas in tangible terms, pursuit of that which can never be. Indicates a lack of communication between the imagination and the physical world. Frustration with reality resulting in a retreat into fantasy. Grandiose schemes whih can come to nothing. Failure to support ideas with practical means of expression. The time is ripe to lay foundations for structure but it will be waisted due to in action if a move is not made quickly.

Arthurian meaning:
A path leads from a distant wood, branching off at a settlement. Besides the path stands a garlanded spear. After Gereint succeeded in the Enchanted Games, the joy of the Court was celebrated. This relates closely to the central mystery of the Hallowquest. This card indicates completion of an enterprise, a time of festival and celebration, Enjoyment of the fruits of ones labours, harmonious conclusions and acknowledgement of intuitive strengths.

[Evendusk]

I've got it too. From the little white book:

Four of Rods

A great garland is suspended from four flowering rods. Two young maidens clutch nosegays. In the background is a moated castle.

Divinatory meanings: Romance. Society. Harmony. Newly acquired prosperity. Peace. Tranquility. The fruits of labor. Rest after peace.

Reverse Meanings: Loss of full tranquility. Unfulfilled romance. Insecurity. Tarnished beauty. Incomplete happiness.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card:

7 of Cups

[Bethra]

Nooooooooooooo!! I don't have that one :(
I tell you what I have the 10 of Cups I could do that one and you could own me three :D

[Amethyst Rose]

LOL, umm..... no. :D

[Bethra]

LOL, umm..... no. :D

*sulks* You no fun :(

[Amethyst Rose]

Well, I promise that I'll try very very hard to pull one of your cards for today. :)

Today's card:

Ace of Cups

[Flaire]

Aw, I have Aces, Fours and Sevens, but not the right ones! *stomp!*

:p

[Evendusk]

I have no cards in Cups! Ack!

[Wiccanizer]

I have the Ace of Cups. :)

In the Tarot of Dreams the Aces are all beautifully drawn. The Ace of Cups is my favorite, though. It's a very pure and inspirational image. Very calming and full of hope.

The Cd-Rom that came with this deck gives the following meanings:

The Ace of Cups tells us we are about to experience the beginning of a new emotion or relationship.
If we are in conflict with someone this card tells us that good will can always prevail. We do not have to search for it, it is always there.

This deck also refers to the Tree of Life and places the Ace of Cups in Sphere 1: Consciousness (Kether). You are becoming conscious of the emotional and untuitional potentials available to you, both in your own mind and in the world around you.

A card I wish woud pop up more often in my own readings.

[Bethra]

:( No big cup of love for me :tarotwitc

[Amethyst Rose]

I'm trying, really, I am.... :D

How 'bout this one?

5 of Swords

[Zephyrstorm]

I have the 2, 4 and 6 of Swords: one of those work as a substitute? :D

[Amethyst Rose]

No substitues! Geez people.... :D lol. The next time someone asks for a subsitute, they have to put "Amethyst Rose is the smartest most beautiful tarot teacher in the whole wide world" in their sig, as punishment. :D

[Zephyrstorm]

lol :) Had to ask since I had the cards all around the one for the day.

[Temptation]

The Ace of Cups

The Ace of Cups represents the beginning of love, fertility and creativity. It is a card to inspire confidence and happiness. When it turns up in a reading of an everyday nature it can indicate the start of a loving relationship (of either the romantic or friendship variety); it can represent the beginning of a project in which a great deal of loving energy is invested (rather like the beginning of angelpaths); or sometimes it can reveal conception - the beginning of a new life.

If you are looking at the Ace of Cups indicating a new relationship, then there will also be people cards up. If it is a romantic relationship, expect to see other good Cups, and perhaps the Lovers. Friendship will be more indicated by Wand type good cards.

...........

Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Bethra]

I'm trying, really, I am.... :D

How 'bout this one?

5 of Swords

Tsk we really aren't on the same wave length at all here are we? LOL No I don't have that one LOL

[Evendusk]

:nuhuh:

[Amethyst Rose]

Tsk we really aren't on the same wave length at all here are we? LOL No I don't have that one LOL

Clearly you need to project your needs more, onto my cards. Concentrate, woman! hehe :)

[Bethra]

Clearly you need to project your needs more, onto my cards. Concentrate, woman! hehe :)
:yayah: Hmm ok hows this for projection
1. Stone Queen/ Queen of Penticals
2. Grail Three/ Three of Cups
3. The Sleeping Lord/ Judgment
4. Sword Knight/ Knight of Swords
6. Sword Queen/ Queen of Swords
8. Grail Ten/ Ten of Cups
9. Taliesin/ Thae Magichian
10. Stone Three/ Three of Wands
11. The Washer at the Ford/ Death
12. Stone Eight/ Eight of Penticals
13. The Spiral Tower/ The Tower
14. Stone Nine/ Nine of Penticals
16. The Wounded King/ The Hanged man
17. Grail Four/ Four of Cups
18. The Grail Hermit/ The Hemit
19. Spear Three/ Three of Wands
20. The Moon
21. Stone King/ King of Penticals

LoL any of these cards would be lovely today :D :lol:

[Amethyst Rose]

Haha... this is just not your day.... you have all of the court cards in this suit, except this one...

Today's card:

Page (princess) of Pentacles

[Evendusk]

Bump it up to Knight wouldja?

[Amethyst Rose]

Here ya go, Bethra!!

Today's Card:

The Sun

[Evendusk]

Got it! :sunny:

[Amethyst Rose]

Make sure you give the definition of the card, to make it a valid hit, Evendusk :)

[Temptation]

The Sun

The Sun conveys a sense of fertility and bounty. It is concerned with the turn of the years, cycles of birth, life, death and rebirth. This is a very warm and happy card. After the Moon opened up new doors, the Sun comes up to light the way forward. We have new hope and belief.

This is a card of healing, especially on an emotional level. It promises hope and happiness, along with a new sense of safeness, protection and recovery. We are at the place where miracles happen.

............

Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Bethra]

Woot got another one :D

The Sun

The Sun is the key of nineteen and reduces to unity out of multiplicity and indicates attainment. Like the Wheel of Fortune the Sun suggests the protective qualities of the mandala and through it an approach to the mystic centre. It is the realm of the collective psyche and is often represented poetically as the "childrens land", the country of innocence and undifferentiated consciousness, echoing the words of Jesus, "Unless you be converted and become like little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."

Children are often dipicted in this card. Having withstood the allure of the lunar night the dawn arives bright and new. This is joy of the soul. The new self is regenorated in the suns rays and there is a new innocence like that of a new-born. Consciousness triumphs over perils of the unconsious and the river of death has led the way to the fountain of youth. But the quest is not quite at an end. The sun still floats out of reach. Before the final ste all opposites must unite to transend their duality.

Traditional Meaning
Upright - Vindication of daring ideas, success and achievment aainst all odds. The triumph of the innovator, the man of imaginatin. The gaining of a safe refuge after a period of peril. Acclaim, approval, a just reward. Achievment of desires, material chievements through dedication to the work. Tust rewards.
Reversed - Misjudgement which ends in failure and ignominy. The exposure of one who succeded by doubtful means. Fantasies of success replacing real attainment. Recognise negative traits and eliminate them. It can still be a fortunate card but perhaps some delays must be expected before attainment.

Arthurian Tarot Meaning
Description: Under the midday sun rides a naked youth upon a white mare. On his back is a harp in his hand a spear.
Background: In the card of the Moon, we see the embryonic child growing in the womb of the Goddess. In this card, Mabon emerges into the world, ready to set out on his quest. Mabon's role is an archetypal one which can be applied to more than one of the Arthurian heroes. Theyouthful hero whose innocence and worthiness shines from him usually comes into a world torn by war and confusion. In his aspect of innocent youth, the hero brings a new perspective and the wisdom of his mother.
Mabons mother, Modron, is here represented by the white mare on which he rides. The White mare was emblematic of the soverignty of the Goddess, frequently appearing as a chalk hill figure or on Celtic coins. It represented the Goddess Epona aswell as Macha and Rhiannon.
Archetypal Meaning: The Sun represents the outer or revealed destiny of the One Who Will Come, be he or she monarch, poet, seer, hero or champion of truth. The Sun conquers by innocence, revealing falsehood by its shining beams, and gladdening the earth with its warmth.
Divinatory Meaning: Innocence, purity, enthusiasm, warmth, a loving heart, joy, freedom, enlightenment, wholeness, health, intolerance of shadows in any aspect of life. Clarity, directness and true vocations realized.

[Wiccanizer]

Page of Coins (Princess of Pentacles)

This card represents the beginning stages of a material endeavour. You could be starting to construct a physical object, or beginning a project involving gardening, nutrition, diet or exercise. Taking the suit of Coins more literally you could be embarking on a new savings plan or investment.

Pages are about learning. The Page of Coins is learning about material reality.

On the Tree of Life the Pages are in Sphere 10, Malkuth, the Sphere of reality. Coins being the suit of material reality, this makes the Page of Coins particularly materialistic, down-to-earth and reality minded.

[Windsmith]

The Sun (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=19t) :sunny:

To me, the Sun is the least "symbolic" card of the Tarot deck. It simply represents the light and heat of the Sun, the heat that warms things up and gets 'em moving; the light that shines on all things impartially and shows them for what they really are - good, bad, or otherwise. What dark corners in the querent's life needs that sort of unbiased light shone on them, and what stagnant bits need some heat to make them zip again?

With the Sun, we are nearing the end of the journey that began with the Fool, and, especially in this deck, they mirror each other quite a bit. There's the traveler with his instrument, setting out; there's the little dog. But where the Fool struck out with no plan and no real attention to his situation, the boy in the Sun card looks up and out; he knows where he's going and what he's doing. It may be time for the querent to set out on a new venture - but one that is well thought-out, with the possible dangers as well as the possible benefits fully considered beforehand.

[gwendar]

Five of Swords

This card can suggest that the seeker may face defeat if he or she tries to force his or her will on the situation.
Hostility.
Can suggest a need for the seeker to put her own interests first.
Empty victory.
Constructive criticism; a valuable lesson.

Battling for an unattainable goal. It may be wiser to admit defeat. Do not let pride get in your way; sometimes it is more courageous to walk away.

:)

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card:

Ace of Pentacles

[Evendusk]

Got another one! Yahoo!

Ace of Pentacles

A large pentacle appears in the sky surrounded by golden clouds and resting upon lilies.

Divinatory meanings:

Perfection. Attainment. Prosperity. Felicity. Great Wealth. Riches. Bliss. Ecstasy. Gold. Valuable coins or artifacts. Treasures. The combination of material and spiritual prosperity.

Reverse Meanings:

Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold.

[Bethra]

:boing: I got another one :D squweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stone Hallow / Ace of Pentacles.

Earth signifies a need for physical expression, to be materially driven or to give structure to something which has until then been but a dream. The route of the power of earth has dominion over mundane matters of all kinds. It stands for materialism, gains, work, wealth and power.

Kether = The Aces
Ace signifies initiating energies. The experience of the elemental quality of the Ace on a deeper level. This can manifest in an unformulated way as in the desire to create or bring about an idea in a concrete manner. For example, the desire to paint a picture, write a book or designee a garden. It often gives focus to a reading and can indicate where a creative blockage is occurring. It signifies a deeply desired change.

Assiah (Hebrew for completing) - the World of Manifestation, Planetary or Elemental Force, the Tarot suit of Earth. Pentacles = Earth = Assiah. Assiah represents the final manifestation or creation. It is the season of Autumn, the season in which the growth is completed and we may harvest that which we have planted and grown. The time to reap what we have sown. What was begun in the Winter is manifested in the Autumn and time has once again moved full circle. Key phrase: The seed is gathered. This can also be viewed as the destination is reached.

Traditional Meaning
Upright: Security, firm foundations, wealth, possessions, appreciation of physical beauty and sensuousness. The faculty of sensation. Material comfort, appreciation of the good things in life. The approach to the spirit through the things of the earth. The stability and luxury of the element of earth. Stoicism, the ability to endure adversity with steadfastness.
Reversed: Greed, avarice, miserliness, dependence on physical pleasure for happiness, materialism, lack of faith in anything beyond this world. Fear of death, the pursuit of power and influence as ends in themselves. Lack of imagination or inability to alter fixed patterns of thinking behaviour.

Arthurian Meaning
In the earth of an underground cavern the Gwyddbwyll board glows with power. The Gwyddbwyll (literally translated as 'wood-cunning') board was one of the prime treasures of the Island of Britain. Whoever possessed it or played upon it was likewise part of the archetypal movements within the land itself.
Meaning: Wisdom, spiritual treasures, consolidation and establishment, attainment, fulfilment, prosperity, the faculty of sensation or instinct, mother-wit.

[Flaire]

Hurrah! Flaire is on the board! :woot:

Ace of Pentacles

The Earth Mother reaches to the heavens, her feet rooted to the ground. New life on the material plane ; life is stable; there may be financial gain, a new career, business or a new sense of self-worth and status.

[Temptation]

Ace of Disks (Pentacles)

The Ace of Disks marks, on the everyday level, the start of a new project, which is likely to be successful. So it will come up to show a new job, or a new business venture. Usually this will be the sort of project that seems to continuously keep on growing, with each level of attainment producing - almost of itself - the next step in the journey.

Sometimes the Ace will come up to indicate a sudden change of material fortune, or a windfall - though either of these would have to be quite substantial to invoke the Ace. Aces are always big influences, marking the beginning of something new and important. So if we see the card coming up to represent a sudden input of funds, expect this to cause major changes in the querent's life.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Amethyst Rose]

Sorry I'm so late with this one, you guys. :)

Today's Card:

Page of Swords

[Evendusk]

Oh yeah, baby! I'm on a roll! _catroll_


The Page of Swords

The Page of Swords wears a fur hat and a regal costume with flowing cape. He clasps an upright sword in both hands.

Divinatory Meanings: Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person. An active youth. A lithe figure. This card symbolizes a person adept at perceiving, discerning and uncovering the unknown or that which is less than obvious. The quality of insight.

Reverse Meanings: An imposter revealed. Illness is also possible. Powerlessness in the face of stronger forces. Lack of preparation.

[Bethra]

:( I have the Knight and the Queen but no Page oh well Evendusk takes the lead :cheers:

[DarkSymmetry]

Ace of Pentacles

The Ace of Pentacles is the foundation for all kinds of projects in the real world; this foundaton is as valuable as gold, and as solid as concrete. It is the cornerstone of a building that might stand for decades, or crumble to dust after a few years - this is determined by how the rest of the structure is put together. The Ace of Pentacles is not the promise of long-lasting financial and material security that some might expect, but it is the sign that such things are within your reach. It gives you the resources to go in search of higher goals. The appearance of this card is usually the sign of a turn for the better in terms of fortune and wealth, and sometimes it can even indicate gifts of money, or inheritance from unexpected sources (hence the coin appearing from "thin air"). This gift does not have to be money of course; any kind of gift that has value to both the giver and the receiver can be indicated by the Ace of Pentacles. In particular, the card often refers to wedding rings and proposals of marriage, which may seem out of place in the Pentacles suit until you realize that such proposals are the solid foundation upon which the castles of love must be built.

Finally my first card...yay!!!

[Temptation]

Princess of Swords (Page)

Like the other Sword people, the Princess of Swords is intellectually inclined, perceptive and intuitive. She is, again, a keen observer, who brings clarity and insight to situations in which she is involved. She is a forceful and self-determining young woman who ill-tolerates injustice, weakness and manipulation. She is probably not as secretive nor as hidden as some of the other Sword people - in fact, she tends to express her insight quite forcibly at times.

She has the same qualities as a keen observer of life, and people, that we see in the other Sword Courts. She's also a skilled arbitrator, having extensive negotiating skills and a ruthless cutting edge.

This card is another of those that has quite a bad reputation with some Tarot commentators - maybe because of her tendency to tell things as she sees them regardless of the consequences. Yet, unless she is badly dignified, the woman represented by this card will usually be honest, and frank.

She cuts away the blubber that often surrounds difficult emotional matters, and gets to the heart of things quickly and effectively. Generally she is objective and rational in her approach to life.

When this card comes up to represent a change of mood, however, we see the darker sides of the Princess emerging. Then we are looking at a woman who is angry, emotionally distressed and probably feeling vicious. She may then be spiteful and unkind, even heartless. Somebody in this kind of mood is often cruel, regularly seeking revenge, and looking for trouble.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Amethyst Rose]

Lets do a bonus card today :)

Today's cards:

6 of Cups

6 of Pentacles

[Wiccanizer]

Lets do a bonus card today :)

Today's cards:

6 of Cups

6 of Pentacles

Excellent! I have them both. :)

Six of Cups

Fond memories. Child-like simplicity and innocence. Living in the past. Avoiding a painful reality by seeing it through rose-colored glasses.

Six of Coins

Charity, sharing, balance. Striving to establish fairness in an unfair world. And unequal relationship in which one person gives and the other takes.

[Temptation]

Six of Disks (Pentacles)

When the card comes up in a reading to indicate everyday matters, it promises that projects currently in hand will be lucrative and abundant. We will do exactly what we had hoped we might - and probably receive even more than we had hoped for. Financial and material matters will be positive and prosperous, allowing us to gain a stable and comfortable position.

There is often, during a period like this, such good fortune that we end up with more than we actually need. If this happens to you, make sure that you continue to allow money (which is after all only energy) to keep flowing. Use the abundance that comes to you, and be generous with your bounty. Ensure that others benefit appropriately from your abundance. That's the best way that you can thank the Universe for flowing with you.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Flaire]

Six of Cups

Two people look back to the past. Nostalgia for the past and childhood memories, both good and bad. Someone from teh past could reappear in your life to help or hinder.

[Evendusk]

6 of Pentacles

A prosperous merchant weighs money in a pair of scales and distributes coins to the needy.

Divinatory Meanings: Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain.

Reverse Meanings: Avarice. Selfishness. Envy. Jealousy. Bad debt. Unpaid loans.

[Bethra]

two cards and not a one on my list :(

[Windsmith]

6 of Clocks (Pentacles) (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=6p)

This card is all about our attitude towards giving and receiving. Ask yourself who you identify with more. Are you the woman in the carriage, giving assistance, or are you the beggars receiving it?

What's your reaction to the action depicted? Are you pleased that the woman is giving her resources so freely, or are you upset that she stays safely in her carriage, unwilling to interact with those she helps? Does she give freely, because she knows her bounty can help the less privileged, or does she do it grudgingly, out of obligation, or in hopes that her donation will make the problem go away? What do you imagine to be the attitude of those accepting her gifts, and how do you feel about that?

Your answers to these questions will likely be different in every reading where this card comes up.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card:

Queen of Cups

[Bethra]

:(

[Amethyst Rose]

I know, I know.... I'm starting to feel bad. :)

[Evendusk]

Well, shoot.

[Zephyrstorm]

YAY! At last, I'm on the board. :D

Queen of Cups: The Queen of Cups holds a cup to drink to friendship and trust.
A warm-hearted and fair person, beloved and adored. Good friend and Mother. Devoted wife. Practical. Honest. Loving and Intelligent. Gift of Vision.

Reversed: Dishonesty, Unreliability, Vice.

When I see this card upright, I see a heart of generosity. It's a card that depicts the woman with the heart of gold, metaphorically. Reversed, I see a miserly spirit.

[Windsmith]

Queen of Jars (cups) (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=13c)How do you need to interact and react in relation to your situation? Tranquility in the face of turmoil is the Queen of Jars' greatest gift. Lead from a place of emotional maturity and flexibility, and encourage others to do likewise. Unlike the tight emotional control of the King or the brash emotional daring of the Prince, the Queen expresses her emotions but is not ruled by them, and she creates a comfortable space for others to express their own emotions.

[Temptation]

I know, I know.... I'm starting to feel bad. :)

She says with a big smile on her face. :lol:

[Amethyst Rose]

:D

Today's card:

Justice

[Wiccanizer]

Justice

Justice, fairness, balance. Being too judgmental.
A lawyer, a trial, divorce proceedings.
Legal matters resolved.

Astrological connection: Libra. Sign of the balanced, harmonious environment which is the natural goal of the laws of Justice.

[gwendar]

Queen of Cups

May signal the developing of a romance, deepening psychic powers, or the growth of a family.
The Queen of Cups is loving, tender, intuitive, psychic and spiritual.
She asks us to be like her, and to follow our hearts and let our feelings guide us. This card may also represent someone with her qualities.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

Queen of Pentacles

[Bethra]

I have but I'm too sick to post today I'll claime her tomorrow :D

[Amethyst Rose]

Aww....feel better soon. :)

[Wiccanizer]

Queen of Coins (Pentacles)

The Queen of Coins enjoys the finer things in life. She enjoys nurturing others as well as herself.

A period of quiet enjoyment of material pleasures. A time to give to others and allow others to give to you.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card

The Star

[Temptation]

The Star

Stars have long been seen as symbols of hope, regeneration, vision and new life. When this card appears, you know somehow that life is just about to become easier and brighter. Life's forces combine to assist rather than hinder.

Here is the truth about our power - we can join the solid earth of material existence with the flowing waters of spirit and create within ourselves a Universe. We have removed self-criticism and concentrated instead on our skills and strengths. When we regard ourselves with love, humour, tenderness and sympathy, we access the God and Goddess within and we are transformed.

"Every man and woman is a star" A. Crowley

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Flaire]

Yay! I have that one!

The Star

Here is Isis the Star Maiden, who comes to repentish the waters of life with her tears. She is the symbol of life eternal.
Everything is all right. You have renewed trust in yourself and know from this moment you'll have the self-sufficiency to work out issues.

[gwendar]

The Star

This is a card of hope, faith, inspiration, generosity and serenity. It tells us to look for the light in the dark, that there is always something to look forward to. It says "follow your dreams."

Also, the image of the angel-winged woman pouring water from golden goblets into a pool and onto the ground makes me think of the Divine pouring out blessings upon the earth.
So I think the card can also remind us to count our blessings. Sometimes, when we are feeling low, thinking of all the good things in our lives makes us feel better.

[Windsmith]

The Star (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=17t)

After the tearing-down of the Tower, we begin to look around and plan our rebuilding. The first glimmer of an idea of how to proceed comes from the Star. One cycle is ending; we fix our gaze on the fixed point of a star and begin to move into the next cycle. The water gently washes away what remains of the old endeavor, what unfulfilled hopes and unrealized fears we still cling to. It cleans the slate so we can move forward.

[Bethra]

Stone Queen / Queen of Penticals

Briah (Hebrew for giving shape) - the World of Creation, Archangel Force. The Queens of the Tarot. Briah represents the creation of a concept or intuition. It is the season of Spring, the season when the Earth burst forth into life. We plant the seeds chosen in the Winter and tend them to growth. Key phrase: The seed is planted. his can also be viewed as the first step is taken and the journey begins.

Element: Water of Earth
Association: Money, prosperity, land.
Suit: Diamonds.
Timing: Autumn, years.
Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Appearance: Dark brown or black hair and a swarthy complection.

Traditional Meaning.
Upright: She is a sensible, down to earth, wise and compassionate woman. She is a lover of comfort, splendour, ostentation and grand occasion. She is lavish in her effectons and her gifts. Magnanimous and forgiving. She has a responcable attitude to her wealth and uses it to support and advance those in her domaine. She is not unduly intelligent or intuative but has a highly developed sense of feeling. She appreciates the good things in life. She signifies the urge to make money.

Reversed: She is grasping, miserly or else spendthrifty. She pours her wealth into new forms of display, extravigant luxury, overwhelming opulence. Her narrow outlook and suspicious nature shows most when she deals with things she does not understand. She uses her power to surround herself with sycophants and shuts out criticism or reproach. Her life is circumscribed by the material and what she possess

Arthurian meaning

Description: The Stone Queen sits at the window of her castle. Outside it is snowing. A blackbird perches on her hand. She holds a mirror up to the scenes. A Gwyddbwyll board is set ready for play nearby.

Background: The Queen of the Chessboard Castle is none other than the Goddess of Sovereignty's representative. Her Gwyddbwyll board is lost by Peredur, who subsequently strives to recover it and win back the Queen's patronage. The board represents the land itself.

Meaning: She is noble and practical, she understands the relationship of all life to the land, she imparts a sense of nurture and security to all who encounter her.

[gwendar]

Queen of Pentacles

The Queen of Pentacles is Nurturing, Big-hearted, Down-to-Earth, Resourceful, and Trustworthy. She loves to care for others and bring them joy. She deals with problems in a practical and sensible manner. She is loyal and steadfast.
In readings, she may represent a need for us to behave and feel as she does, or she may represent a person who is like her. If the card is representing a person, the querent should look to that person for advice and inspiration.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

5 of Cups

[Temptation]

Five of Cups

Disappointment, a breakup, unmet expectations.

When this card comes up, it warns us that either we have failed to resolved an old difficulty, or that - realistic or not - our expectations are about to be disappointed. Often this will happen in an emotional situation (because this is a Cup card) but can happen elsewhere in our lives too, because disappointment itself is an emotion and therefore belongs to Cups. Aside from locating where the problem lies, there's rarely much that can be done except preparing ourselves to accept the inevitable consequence of being alive - into each life a little rain must fall etc.etc.

One thing that is always worth bearing in mind with a card like this is that the feelings which arise when it occurs often scare us into failing to take another risk, failing to make another effort, hiding away where we can't be disappointed again. But then if we give in to those sort of feelings we're expecting to be disappointed again, aren't we?

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Flaire]

Five of Cups


A woman has lost her three cups on the sea of emotion. Two full cups and the Tree of Life stand behind her.
You may have to let go of an old emotional issue to gain something greater.

[Zephyrstorm]

:(

[Ishtara]

What?!? I go away for ten days and I come back to find that only three of my cards have been drawn? What a world! :lol:

Oh well, at least catching up will not be too difficult :D

Seven of Cups

Traditionally, this card is about becoming a bit too lax about things, indulging in wishful thinking and/or in sensual excess. It can also mean facing an array of choices and not necessarily being realistic or focused enough about them.

It can be interpreted as a warning that more rigour and effort are needed if we are to make the right choices in life, or, on the contrary, that things may have become a little too rigid and controlled and that letting one's imagination run wild could be helpful.

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, this card shows a woman applying makeup. Two servants assist her. A tray is laden with unguent and makeup pots. In the foreground, a basket overflows with fruit. The emphasis visibly is on the overindulgent aspects of the Seven of Cups, underscored by the title of the card: "Debauchery".
The fact that the woman is covering her face with makeup could be an allusion to the wishful thinking/self deception meaning of the card.

Queen of Cups

This card combines the Water energy of the Cups with the inward focus of Queens. The Queen of Cups is usually seen as gentle, loving, deeply intuitive and spiritual.

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, the Queen of Cups is seated on a rock surrounded by water. The waters around her are calm, but there is a wave crashing behind her: this may illustrate the fact that she is attuned to others' emotions but does not let them overwhelm or engulf her.
She looks meditative and serene. Her right hand holds a lotus bloom (linked to the afterlife in Egyptian religion) and gently strokes an ibis, symbol of the god Djehuty (Thoth). In her left hand she holds a chalice.


Justice

This card is about justice in the broader sense of the word: justice as in legal matters, but also as in doing what is right, making sure that one's actions and decisions are ethical and taking responsability for them. The message is that life is ultimately fair and that we will reap what we sow.

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, it is of course the Goddess Ma'at Who embodies Justice, as She represents truth, balance, what is right. She wears the feather of Truth on Her head and holds the balance of the Weighing of the Hearts in Her left hand. Resting in her right hand is an upright sword, pointing upward. This again suggests perfect balance, but also the unescapability of Justice, as does the serious, almost stern expression on Ma'at's face.

[Amethyst Rose]

This is late, but it's still Saturday, for me at least. :)

Wheel of Fortune

[Ishtara]

Wheel of Fortune

This card is about changes, unexpected events (usually positive ones), life cycles, destiny, luck.

Wheel of Fortune cards tend to have a rich, complex imagery and the Ancient Egyptian deck is no exception.

The Wheel is set in a deep rocky chasm. In front of it stands Khnum, the ram-headed potter God of creation. Before Him is His golden potter's wheel, on which stands a child, wearing the traditional lock of youth and representing Mankind.
The Wheel of Fortune itself has ten spokes and the end of each spoke shows a different stage of the lunar cycle, illustrating the unstoppable movement of the universe and the cycles of life.
On the right, Yinepu (Anubis) climbs the Wheel. One of His roles was that of psychopomp or guide of the souls; here his climbing the wheel can be interpreted as the soul embarking on a new, upward cycle.
A sphinx sits, apparently motionless, on top of the Wheel.
On the left, Set looses His grip and falls off the Wheel. Set usually being the harbinger of strife, aggression and disruption, His falling of the wheel can be seen as another sign that the Wheel of Fortune brings change for the better. However, Set was also seen as one of the strongest, most powerful Gods, so maybe this is a reminder that luck can be fickle and that what goes up has to come down.

[Amethyst Rose]

Woo, one hour left of Sunday..... have a bonus card. :)

6 of Wands

Judgement

[Zephyrstorm]

yay!

6 of Wands (staves)

The man and the woman hold each other's hands, the stave lying unregarded at their feet. They have put aside dissention and are concentrating on working toward a solution to their differences.
Upright: conquest, triumph, good news, advancement, expectation. Desires realized as a result of efforts.
Reversed: Indefinite delay, apprehension, disloyalty, superficial benefit, inconclusive gain.

*giggles* that's two cards. yay!
And I got the Well Worn Path in the mail today - *dances*

[Windsmith]

The Wheel of Fortune (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=10t)

The Wheel of Fortune is not only on my "card" for this game, it was the card I drew last Sunday (the 9th) as my weekly card. On Tuesday, my fiancee's car finally gave up the ghost and had to be hauled to the scrap yard. Just when she was about to get out of debt, she had to drop $9,000 on a car. Our printer gave out, too, and since we're in crunch-time for wedding preparation, we can't really be without one. Another $200 gone - and when we set it up yesterday morning, we found out it doesn't work. That is the Wheel of Fortune.

6 of Pens (wands) (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=6w)

The 6 of Pens represents a moment of public recognition for your good works. Hopefully, you do what you do out of a deep sense of love and committment to that thing, but isn't it nice not to always labor in obscurity? But be aware that such moments as this are fleeting and few. We must avoid the temptation to rest on our laurels and not try to accomplish something new; rather, we can use the energetic high of the moment of recognition to spur us on to greater achievements. Ultimately, our sense of worth and the validity of our work must come from within.

Judgement (http://www.thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=20t)

The time has come to move on to a higher level of something. We need to be able to recognize when something is either done or ready to move on. Is it time to start persuing your 2nd degree initiation? Should you break up with your girlfriend or move in with her? Maybe your group needs to step aside and let that newly formed organization organize the anti-war protests. Judgement is the card of honestly assessing what you've done in the past and heeding the call of what your Deep Self is calling you forward to do. It may be time to move on to the next phase - or to let it go and move on to something else completely.

[Temptation]

And I got the Well Worn Path in the mail today - *dances*

Cool! That's a really great deck. Enjoy! :)

[Ishtara]

Congrats on your new deck, Zephyrstorm! :)

Yay! I have two more cards! Now we're talking! ;)

Six of Wands

This card is about achieving success, public recognition and feeling proud about it. It usually conveys a very positive message, but it can also serve as a warning against excessive pride.

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, the Six of Wands shows six young soldiers standing in front of fortified walls. One of them, presumably their leader, has come to the front and is presenting his standard in a sort of salute. The arid landscape, the predominence of ochre and reds and the many solar symbols adorning the standards all reinforce the idea of "having one's day in the sun".

Judgement

This is a complex card that can have many meanings. In the most literal sense, Judgement is about using one's critical abilities, honestly appraising one's situations then making hard choices, taking a stand. But there is also the idea of feeling reborn, starting again, seeing things in a new light. A third aspect is about the Self answering to its Higher Self: hearing one's true calling in life, feeling inner conviction, forgiving oneself and others, feeling absolved.

The Ancient Egyptian deck offers its own twist on the traditional Judgement card: sarcophagi adorned with symbols of the soul and the afterlife have replaced the usual coffins and the three family members, freed from their mummy wrappings, greet Wesir (Osiris).
In the upper section of the card, as if in filigree, Djehuty (Thoth) and Yinepu (Anubis) are seen holding the scales of Ma'at that serve for the Weighing of the Heart, the closest concept to a Last Judgement in the Ancient Egyptian religion.

[Amethyst Rose]

Happy Monday :)

Today's card:

3 of Pentacles

[fay]

Sorry guys, went home for the easter holidays and have been without internet pretty much since I posted my cards, so here is my catch up :D.

Ace of Pentacles

This card symbolises prosperity, often of monetary means.

Five of Cups

The overturned cups represent the loss of something that cannot be regained, but the cups left standing remind the reader that there is still something that remains and can be preserved. Although there has been loss this is an opportunity to take what is left and to go on in a different direction.

Six of Cups

In the Tarot of the Moon Garden, this card shows six cups bearing flowers on top of a wall. This represents the past and often a fond memory of it.

Page of Pentacles

In this card, the Page is holding a bubble with a pentagram on it outwards, almost as if offering it to the world. To me this represents a person who offers help and advice to others and now might be the time to listen and take heed of what they say.

Page of Swords

This card shows a young person brandishing a sword to fight off a threat whilst a dragon encircles their feet. This warns of becoming too focussed on one thing and not paying attention to others. It reminds of the need for perception and awareness.

The Star

This card signifies bright prospects, hope and faith. The flowing water represents a smooth path and fulfillment.

Sorry that it took so long.

[Bethra]

weeeeeeeeee I got one again *does a little dance* I don't care if I win I just like writing pages of information about the cards :lol:

Stone Three / Three of Penticals

This is generaly considered to be the card of SKILL, Crowley called it WORKS in his Thoth deck.

Traditional Meaning
Upright: Successful progress in commercial and business ventures. The building up of future prosperity through originality and consistent effort. This is the card of the businessman. Rewards given to skill exercised at the right time, also the praise and appreciation of those whose opinions matter. Help and cooperation in commercial enterprises are indicated and the establishment of a dynasty on firm foundations. Business proposals or undertakings.

Reversed: Effort which results in dissapointment or failure. Just criticism from those one respects.Obstinacy in the face of a need to desist. Conceit or prejudice which makes one unable to benefit from the advice or experience of others. A business venture that is unlikely to come to much.

Arthurian Meanings

Description: A standing stone stands near ploughed fields. On a distant hill is a chalk figure.

Background: The smith was honoured above all men by the Celtic peoples. As a craftsman he was often a magician as well.

Meaning: Construction, craftsmanship, professional mastery, practical skills, creative instint, good organisation and skill bring honour and reward.

[Wiccanizer]

Three of Coins

Attaining mastery and knowledge in a particular field. The act of creation. Making something refined out of rough, raw materials. A craftsman, an expert in his field. Pride in one's work. Working hard to achieve tangible results.

[Evendusk]

Three of Pentacles

A sculptor is at work in a monastery.

Meanings: Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power.

Reverse Meanings: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Lower quality. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

5 of Pentacles

(anyone else find it weird that we've gotten almost all the 5s and 6s? :))

[Evendusk]

Five of Pentacles

Two mendicants in a snowstorm pass before a lighted window. One is lame and both are destitute.

Meanings: Material trouble. Destitution. Loss. Failure. Error. Impoverishment. Mistress. Lover.

Reverse Meanings: Reversal of bad trend. New interst in matters. Overcoming ruin. Disharmony in marriage or love interests.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card:

3 of Cups

[Bethra]

Grail Three / Three of Cups

Generaly known as the card of Celebration Crowley called it Abundance for his Thoth deck.

Tradintional Meaning

Upright: Great happiness resulting from a marriage or a birth. The coming to fruitation of something which was conceived in love. The card of maternity, abundant fertility, comfort, solicitation, trust, harmony, felicity and the healing of ills. Satisfactory termination of enterprises and fullfilled hope.

Reversed: Unbridled passion, sex without love, self-indulgence, sensuality, famine, illness, the selfish exploitation of the affections of others.

Arthurian Meaning:

Description: In an apple orchard, a table is set with harvet fare.

Background: Ine of the prime functions of the Grail is to provide plenty to all who set forth on the Quest. At Camelot, when the Grail first appeared to Arthur and his men, each person recieved the food he most desired. This can of course also mean spiritual fare.

Meaning: Abundance, solace, fulfilment, fortunate conclusions, the power to communicate joy and gladness, generosity of spirit.

[Bethra]

I've gone into cold turkey we didn't get our card yesterday :(

[Zephyrstorm]

I was wondering that too.

And now, I'm going away for the weekend, so I hope to find many of the cards on my list drawn. :lol:

Z

[Amethyst Rose]

Sorry about that, you guys.... I ended up babysitting all day yesterday (4 kids under the age of 3), and was so exhausted by the end that I never went on the computer. So, here's two cards:

Queen of Swords

Knight of Wands

[Evendusk]

Got one of them!

Queen of Swords

The Queen of Swords sits upon her throne. The upraised sword in her right hand represents a quick-witted and capable person. Her countenance is severe and preoccupied. A stormy and desolate landscape is behind her. She is one who has suffered a great loss but bears up nobly under her misfortune.

Divinatory Meanings: Sharp. Quick-witted. A keen person. Intensely perceptive. A woman of sadness. Mourning. Privation. Absence. Lonliness. Separation. One who has savored great happiness but who presently knows the anxiety of misfortune and reversal.

Reverse Meanings: Narrow-mindedness. Maliciousness. Bigotry. Deceitfulness. Vengefulness. Prudishness. A treacherous enemy. An ill-tempered person.

[Flaire]

Hey, I have both. Woohoo!

Queen of Swords

THe Queen of Swords is cool, efficient, charming, friendly, and intelligent. She is concerned with fairness and equality between people. She is more friend than lover for she bears emotional scars from the past. The Queen of Swords could appear in your life as a person (somtimes a lone woman) who offers friendship and advice when you need straight answers, or you may need more freedom.


Knight of Wands

This Knight is an active, vigorous, impatient young man, but lacks staying power. As a lover, he can sweep you off your feet wiwth his passion, but only for the moment.

A surge of self-energy; desire for personal freedom. Impatience; action, the will to move ahead.

[Temptation]

The Prince of Wands (Knight)

The person represented by the Prince of Wands will be an active, energetic person, with a warm and generous heart, and a good sense of humour. He will have a natural and infectious optimism about him, tackling every aspect of his life with enthusiasm and vigour.

He will be friendly, gregarious and open in his attitudes, possessed with a very healthy sense of his own value, but also supportive and encouraging to others. You'll often come across him in working areas where healing, encouragement and development are involved.

The apparently easy-going happy-go lucky exterior conceals a deeply rooted moral sense. At his best he typifies the 'shining white knight' principle - always ready to stand up for what is right, and good; willing to fight to protect those who are more vulnerable than himself.

If the card comes up to indicate an inner response, rather than an actual person, it will signify rising confidence levels, and a positive attitude to life. This card is often the result of overcoming fears and surmounting obstacles which have previously hindered us, or held us back.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's Card:

The High Priestess

[Amethyst Rose]

Two cards for Sunday:

3 of Swords

10 of Wands

[Amethyst Rose]

Also, just a head's up that I will not be home during the day tomorrow, so tomorrow's card won't be posted until around 10pm MST. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

:sleepy: I have the queen of swords (and am home from my trip) will post it tomorrow when I'm more coherent. I'm exhausted.

[Flaire]

3 of Swords

A weeping woman stands in the rain holding a rose over her heart, while a figure is hurrying away.
A time to grieve over past sorrow, release the pain, and allow the rain to heal.

[Evendusk]

Ten of Rods

A man is burdened by the weight of ten flowering rods that he carries toward a castle.

Divinatory Meanings: Excessive pressures. Problems soon to be resolved. Striving to meet a goal or to maintain a certain level or position. Possibly using power for selfish ends.

Reverse Meanings: Difficulties. Intrigues. Duplicity. Treachery. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur.

[Zephyrstorm]

Queen of Swords The Queen of Swords clutches the blad of a sword so tightly that her blood flows.

Divinatory meaning: quick-witted, intensely perceptive, a subtle person, may signify a widow or woman of sadness. mourning. privation. loneliness. separation. one who has savored great happiness but who presently knows misfortune and reversal.

Reversed: narrow-mindedness, maliciousness, bigotry. deceitfulness. vengefulness. prudishness. a treacherous enemy.

:)

[fay]

Again, a little behind, uni has become quite crazy and my time is not my own.

Anyways, I have Five of Pentacles and this card always makes me think of the hard times as it shows two people surrounded by frost, ice and snow. However, despite the hardship that is depicted, it also reminds you that there are people who you can turn to who will help you through the hard times if you let them. They are there for you, you just need to ask them.

[Bethra]

Sword Queen / Queen of Swords

Briah (Hebrew for giving shape) - the World of Creation, Archangel Force. The Queens of the Tarot. Briah represents the creation of a concept or intuition. It is the season of Spring, the season when the Earth burst forth into life. We plant the seeds chosen in the Winter and tend them to growth. Key phrase: The seed is planted. his can also be viewed as the first step is taken and the journey begins.

Element: Water of Air
Association: Air.
Suit: Spades (masculine)
Timing: Winter, months.
Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Appearance: Dark brown hair and eyes.

Traditional Meaning.

Upright: She is a highly intelligent woman with a complx personality. She shows concern with attention to detail and accuracy in all things. She is alert to the attitudes and opinions of those around her and is skilled at balancing opposing factors whilst she furthers her own schemes. She is self reliant, swift acting, versatile and inventive. She is a fateful and strong personality and is often considered to be of evil nature. She has an unfortunate influence on the querent.

Reversed: She is devious, underhand and an expert in the use of half truths or quiet slander. Her subtlety and kneen-ness of intellect makes her a dangerous enemy. She is both siren and vampire, but never a true friend to her own sex. She hides her ardent deceitful nature beneath a guise of powerfull love for a man. A devoted but utterly false friend to females.

Arthurian meaning

Description: The Sword Queen sits on a fallen tree burnishing a sword.

Background: The Black Maiden who admonishes Perceval for not persevering in his quest and for not asking the all-important Grail question well represents the Sword Queen. In Peredur, part of her role is fulfilled by one of the Nine Witches of Gloucester who train Predur in arms, after the fashion of Celtic warrior women.

Meaning: She is intelligent and self-reliant, speaking her mind and not suffering fools gladly. As the defender of the unprotected, she is assiduous and fial-minded. She imparts a sense of justice to all who encounter her.

[Bethra]

The Sleeping Lord / Judgement

This is the card of divine judgement symbolizing the Last Judgement when the archangels shall blow the last trumpet and the dead shall rise up. This card has the key of twenty which symbolizes duality on a higher plane. The soul is ready for trancending it's earthly plane and sawing on new wings above in the sky. The patient growth symbolized in traditional cards like the Ryder Waite ones is shown as the sun at its highest zenith in the sky. The psyche is released from its earthly imprisonment and is reborn. The herald calls and the people rise as if growing from the ground their gaze is raised to the sky and the winged form. This card refers to creative impulses which call forth the highest within. The striving upward to new heights of endeavour. It is a warning against missing the call and misinterpretations leading to lost youth or yearnings. A stage in life where issues are at crisis point and once resolved changes will occur. This card symbolises divine judgement for good or bad depending on placement in the reading and surrounding cards.

Traditional Divination Meaning

Upright: Joy in accomplishment. A new lease of life. A return to health. Justified pleasure in achievements. A resolving of issues.

Reversed: Loss, guilt, reproach for wasted opportunities. Punishment for failure. Paying for past miss-deeds.

Arthurian Meaning.

Description: The gigantic figure of the Sleeping Lord lies as a hill, incorporated into the land itself. On his thigh stands the youthful hero blowing a horn. All about the landscape people of many kinds, ages and eras rise out of their tombs and barrows. They look upwards to a great eagle which flies overhead.

Background: Consistent within Arthurian tradition is the assertion that Arthur will come again. Many hills and sites have been associated with this legend and stories have been told about daring individuals who entered the Hollow Hills to discover Arthur and his court asleep therein. Usuallly the finder is given the opportunity to summon Arthur from sleep by blowing a horn, drawing the sword from its scabbard, or cutting the baldric which lies near the king. But though he is tempted to do so, the finder usually returns to his own world without doing this, because Arthur may only be awakened in the time of Britains greatest need.

Archetypal Meaning: The Sleeping Lord represents abiding promise of renewal. He indicates the apocatastasis - the point where creation is drawn back to its origins and remade. When Arthur or any salvific figure comes again, the times are understood to be at their end and their beginning. Those who partake of the mysteries are liberated from time into an unknown existence goverened by the Dwellers in Avalon.

Divinatory Meaning: Renewal, resurrection, recapitulation of events or ideas, prophetic vision, ending or beginning, forgiveness, adjustment, recovery of that which has been lost sight of, impulse to change one's life.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

The Hanged Man

[Windsmith]

The Hanged Man (http://thefool.com/vr/index.asp?viewcard=12t)

Got yourself into an impossible situation? Nobody to blame but you? Nobody to lend a hand? Not sure what to do now? That's the Hanged Man. Your first instinct might be to strive as hard as you can in as many ways as you can to extricate yourself from your situation, but, like quicksand, the wilder your flailing, the more you may find yourself stuck. Take a minute to relax and consider your circumstances from the unique angle you find yourself in. You may discover a new - and easier - way out.

As an interesting side note, this is the only card in the Victoria Regina deck whose imagery isn't drawn from period photography. The man hanging from the rigging began his life as a dancer in a Monty Python animated dance sequence!

[Wiccanizer]

Whoa, I need to catch up!

Ten of Wands

Pressure, complications and obstacles weigh you down. Your load is heavy. Being a slave to one's ambitions. A project has run its course and it is time to progress to something new.

Queen of Swords

Queens are Feeling. The Queen of Swords suggests you use
your intuition when deciding whether something adheres to
or measures up to your original plan. If you feel like
something doesn’t make the grade, don’t be afraid to jettison
it. People may call you picky, but you’ll be remaining true to
your ideals.
Astrology:
Two-thirds Libra, one-third Virgo. The Queen of Swords can
be meticulous (Virgo) about adhering to her refined ideals
(Libra).

[Ishtara]

Ack! Things have been so busy that I have not had a chance to post my cards.

I am just going to list the cards I got as a reminder to myself and then, as soon as I can catch up, I will come back and post meanings to validate them.

Three of Swords

This card is traditionally about heartbreak, betrayal, rejection and all these sorts of lovely things...

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, this is illustrated by what may be seen as a couple after a serious fight. They are both naked, the woman sits on the bed, hiding her face in her arms, probably crying. The man turns his back on her and stands in the doorway, arms crossed, looking outside.
Even the paintings on the walls represent mourners and wailing women.

For all its apparent negativity, this card may have a silver lining: the wailing women on the wall fresco are mourning, but they know that the deceased is now embarking into a new journey, that of the Afterlife.
Similarly, a breakup in a relationship may open the door to another, healthier one. A serious fight may help clean the air and ultimately turn out to be constructive rather than destructive.
The Three of Wands asks us to face our pain, to accept conflict and loss as a necessary catalyst for change and improvement.

Prince of Wands

This card draws from both the fiery nature of the suit of Wands and the young energy of the Knights.

The Prince of Wands is therefore passionate, adventurous and charming, but he may not be mature enough yet to exercise restraint and moderation in these departments. There is a chance of him being shallow, overly self-confident and foolhardy.

In the Ancient Egyptian deck, this Knight stands in his chariot (swiftness) and holds the Waas sceptre (power, strength). The chariot rides through flames, which is an illustration of the fire element associated with Wands, but it could also be interpreted as a display of both fearlessness and recklessness.

The Hanged Man

A card of many meanings, the Hanged Man can be about indecision, immobilism, taking the time to consider one's options, pausing to reflect on one's past, self-sacrifice, giving in order to receive...

One can also see that the Hanged Man's face shows no sign of pain, in spite of his uncomfortable position. Actually he looks quite serene, which makes me think that rather than being completely passive, he has been practising meditation and introspection. Being suspended upside-down also brings to mind the notion of being able to see things from a different, unusual position, which can definitely be an asset.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

3 of Wands

[Temptation]

Three of Wands

Self-knowledge.

This card represents our trueness to our own inner needs and inspirations. It represents a point of inner balance where we are clear about the things we want to create in our lives, and confident in our ability to make our dreams come true. Out of this clarity and confidence arises a new quality of self-reliance and happiness.

We develop a new understanding of our virtues, our skills, our talents; we have a better view of what we have to offer and what we need in return. We become more aware of ourselves, and more in harmony with the Powers of Light.

When this card comes up in your reading, it is important that you cast aside doubts and fears, refusing to fall back into old habits. Instead you must turn your face to the future, trusting in your own power, making no compromises. Trust yourself, and everything else will fall into place.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Bethra]

The Wounded King / The Hanged Man.


The Hanged Man is one of the strangest cards of the Tarot. It has no placement in any orthodox Christian symbolisum unlike most of the other cards in which it is possible to find religious undertones. It is the clearest image of the Tarot to illustrate some non-Christian system of belief. The Hanged Man is the key of twelve signifying interaction of unity with duality which gives rise to a third dimension. It is the symbol of renewal and salvation. The Hanged Man illistrates one who has taken his life in his hands and cast himself head first into the depths. The image on the traditional cards like Ryder Waite is remanisant of Odin handing on the World Tree in order to find the magic of the Runes, and such is the message of the card. The hanging mans actions are not those of a foolish man. He hangs safely suspended by the knot of his own faith. The Hanged Mans peacefull face reveals that his sacrifice has not been waisted and that he has his reward. His torture is transmuted to ecstacy as the flagerisers of biblical refrance. Odin described how he hanged himself on the World Ash in order to discover the mystic runes. In Sumerian rites the God Attis was hung in effigy each year on a pine tree and the closest Christian belief was that the Christ was hung upon the cross and his sacrifice brought about the redemption of man. Success only comes from sacrifice.

Traditional Meaning

Upright: The ability to change, a flexible mind. A willingness to submit oneself to the dictates of the inner self and cast aside practical considerations when the time is right. Wisdom and guidance from the unconscious. Trails and vissitudes and self-denial. A personal sacrifice. The card of a dieter :lol:

Reverced: Over reliance on the concrete mind. Materialism and a warning of impending psychic disorder through an inability to accept the reality of the unconscious. An inner strugle ending in defeat. Such a sacrifice will be wasted and will not score any points on a higher level.

Arthurian Meaning.

Description: In a forset clearing hung with banners, the Wounded King lies on a bed. By his side is a hound, at his feet is a stone.

Background: The Wounded King appears in the Grail legends as its disempowered guardian. His unhealing wounds keep him in continual suffering and he is unable to be healed untill the Grail winner has achieved the redemptive vessel. Most people are familier with this figure from Wagner's opera Parzifal where he is called the Fisher King. Wagner drew from Wolfram von Eschenbach's reworking of the French Grail romances which in turn derived from British oral traditions.
The wounds of the king are reflected in the waistland his kingdom has become and only the Grail can heal them both. It appears in the Wounded Kings hall as a redemtive vision, usually as part of the procession of the Hallows which are borne in after the meal. But the Grail cannot do its work unless a worthy champion comes and asks the Grail queston "What does this signify?" or "Whom does the Grail serve?" The asking of the question demonstrates that the seeker is aware of the wounds of the king and the wasting of the land and truly desires to heal them both. It is only so that the Grail quest is activated.
The origins of the Wounded King are deeply rooted in a prehistoric tradition by which the tribe's leader dies for his people. One such ruler is Bran the Blessed who, in Celtic tradition, is beheaded by his followers who then bury the head to repel invasion. Bran descended into Grail tradition as Brons, the Fisher King - a title which arises from the confusion between the two similar French words p'echeur (sinner) and p^echeur (fisher).

Archetypal Meaning: The Wonded King represents the redemptive sacrifice of the Grail mysteries. His suffering brings wisdom and insight, not only for himself but for his people. His is a willing sacrifice, not a gratuitous holocaust of blood. It is enjoined upon all seekers to ask the Grail question in whatever situation they find themselves: "What is this about?", "How may I remedy this?" The answer to these questions is the service of the Grail. There are many answers.

Divinatory Meaning: Wisdom gained through hardship and experience, spiritual insight, commitment to inner principles. The pain and misunderstanding caused by this commitment to others not so dedicated, metanoia - a changing of one's life, inner healing, meditation, purification, the stripping away of inessentials and self-sacrifice on all fronts.

[Bethra]

Spear Three / Three of Wands

Traditionaly called the card of Oppertunity or Virtue in Crowleys Thoth.

Traditional Meaning.

Upright: The successful launching of a great venture. Original ideas finding expression. Inspiration which is being rewarded. Strength arising from enterprise and effort supported by powerful convictions. This is the card of the artist and the inventor who turns a dream into reality.

Reversed: Failure of nerve, inability to express ideas in tangible terms, ursuit of that which can never be. Indicates a lack of communication between the imagination and the physical world. Frustration with reality resulting in a retreat into fantasy. Grandiose schemes which can come to nothing. Failure to support ideas with practical means of expression. The time is ripe to lay foundations for success but it will often be waisted due to inaction.

Arthurian Meaning.

Description: The path leads between the trees in a beachwood. A spear points the way forward.

Background: During the Quest the knights often met with guidance through the vast entangledment of the Forests of Adventure. Sometimes this took the form of a hermit figure, sometimes two naked children sitting in a trr and indicating the way.

Meaning: Established strength, controlled intention, intuitive understanding gives an expansive outlook and resulting opportunities, scrupulous responsibility, enterprising initiative.

[Evendusk]

XII The Hanged Man

A young man hangs from a tall cross by his right foot. His hands are secured behind his back. The man's eyes are open and he remains fully conscious and aware of his surroundings. The Hanged Man is depicted in a state of inertia. Although still earthbound, he has attained some measure of relief from the transition of life. A nimbus radiates from his head.

Divinatory Meanings: Life in suspension. Transition. Change. Reversal of the mind and one's way of life. In a passive sense, apathy and dullness. Boredom. Abandonment. Renunciation. The changing of life's forces. The period of respite between significant events. Sacrifice. Repentance. Readjustment. Regeneration. Improvement. Rebirth. The approach of new life forces.

Reverse Meanings: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. Failure to give of one's self. Preoccupation with the ego. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice.

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Three of Rods

A calm, stately figure, possibly a merchant, stands at a cliff's edge watching as ships return from a sea voyage.

Divinatory Meanings: Practical knowledge. Business acumen. Strength. Enterprise. Negotiations. Trade. Commerce. Undertaking.

Reverse Meanings: Assistance with an ulterior motive. Treachery. Diminishing adversity. Beware of help offered.

[Amethyst Rose]

Today's card:

King of Cups

[Flaire]

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man is suspended in time between the past and the future.
You are being asked to surrender some part of the self; old patterns of behaviour, addictions, old ways of thinking. Patience, sacrafice, victim, martyr. Higher understanding.

[Ishtara]

King of Cups

This is an interesting card as every book or website seems to have a different (sometimes very different) interpretation for it...
Of course since this is a King, we know it has to do with mastery and/or outward action and since this is the suit of Cups, we know that it is about emotions and/or creativity.

Many "traditional" interpretations seem to portray that King in a very favourable light: kind, genuinely caring, open-minded, diplomatic and wise. A few authors warn against too much of a good thing, I suppose, and tell us that the King of Cups can also be overly sentimental or manipulative.

The Ancient Egyptian Tarot handbook looks at this card from yet another angle and describes this King as an easy-going person whose interest span is limited; who enjoys novel ideas and new experiences, but soon moves on to something else.

[Zephyrstorm]

The King of Cups

The King of Cups admires a golden chalice.

Responsibility and creativity, scholar, professional, religious person, scientist. A considerate person, kind and reliable. artist. interest in the arts and sciences. generousity.

reverse: artistic temperament, double dealing, scandal, loss, ruin, injustice. a crafty person without virtue. (Z adds - a person whose more interested in the glitter and glamour of the chalice than the contents.)

[Bethra]

:( no card today :(

[Amethyst Rose]

Bah, don't be so negative :) I've been feeling sick all day so I didn't come on in the afternoon, is all.

Today's card:

The Magician

[Bethra]

Bah, don't be so negative :) I've been feeling sick all day so I didn't come on in the afternoon, is all.

Today's card:

The Magician

Would telling you I love you help you feel better lady? :hahugh:
I'm just off to bed so I'll type all that one out tomorrow :D

[Ishtara]

Hope you are feeling better, Amethyst Rose :wave:

[Windsmith]

I was going great guns right out of the gate, but now I seem to have hit a slump. Alas, poor slump.

[Amethyst Rose]

Hope you are feeling better, Amethyst Rose :wave:

Thanks.... I was feeling fine until I had an iced cappachino before lunch.... Ever since then I've been trying to decide if I'm gonna throw up or not. Sigh... couldn't even eat lunch.

Here's today's card:

Temperance

[Temptation]

Art (Temperance)

This card is related to the union and harmonisation of opposites.

Art shows us that those among us who allow a free flow of life force use it the most effectively, wasting the least and achieving most. If we are thoughtful, receptive and in harmony, we allow the Higher Powers to run unhindered through our spirits and emotions - and finally into our daily lives.

Life is a river. Instead of clinging on to a rock let go and become part of the water. Find the still point within and live from that point and by doing that our hopes and dreams come closer.

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Brought to you by the amazing Jan at AngelPaths.com (http://www.angelpaths.com/tarotl.html). Her interpretations of the Thoth cards match my own to the letter and she says it all much better than I ever could.

[Wiccanizer]

The Magician

Education, training, knowledge, common sense,
opportunities. Translating thoughts and plans into action.

As the Fool embarks on his voyage, the first personage he
encounters is the Magician.
As soon as we are born, our minds immediately begin
processing sensory input, drawing conclusions about it, and
learning from it, and it is this function which the Magician
represents. In the language of archetypes, he is the Wise Old
Man.

On a more personal level, we rely on our inner Magician to help us learn new skills and abilities and to recognize opportunities. Often, this happens on
such a deep level that the realization or learning seems to come
in a flash of inspiration, as if a real live Magician had zapped
it into our heads

[Flaire]

The Magician

The Magician wears a cape bearing all the symbols of the Minor Arcana. He holds the cadecus aloft, bringing divine energy down to manifestation.

The skills of the universe are there for you. Important life-changing communication may manifest in the form of letters, meetings, or via the internet.

[Zephyrstorm]

I have Temperance, but it'll be a bit before I can post. :) I'll try and get to it sometime tonight or tomorrow.

How are you doing, Amethyst_Rose?

[Amethyst Rose]

Feeling mostly better today, thanks. :)

Here's today's card:

Knight of Pentacles

[Flaire]

Knight of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles is a loving, steady, hard working young man. He is ambitious and will always do a good job, though he sometimes appears boring and slow. He is a sensual and generous lover, willing to learn, though he lacks imagination.

Concerns about financial and material productivity. He may appear as an honest, reliable person, or you may be needing some of htose qualities in your life at the moment.

[Zephyrstorm]

Temperance

An innocent winged woman stands at the edge of a body of water. She demonstrates a need for balance.

Moderation. Temperance. Patience. Accommodation. Harmony. The bringing together of something into union. Management. Fusion. Consolidation. The need for compromise.

Reverse: Discord. conflict of interests. hostility. inability to work with others. difficulty in seeing other perspectives. impatience. stagnation or chaos.

[Evendusk]

Knight of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles wears a horned helmet. The great coin of his suit appears with him.

Divinatory Meanings: A mature and responsible person. Reliable. Methodical. Patient. Persistent. Ability to conclude a task. Laborious. Organized. Capable. A dependable person.

Reverse Meanings: Stagnation. Carelessness. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness.

[Bethra]

Merlin / The Magician.

Traditionaly the Magician is shown as a forceful and self-confidant youth who stands alone at his table where he plies his trade. On many sets he is depicted with a representation of each suit of the Tarot on his table. He represents positive action, individuality and creativity. With his key of one he is the first stage of conscious existance, the emerging of self-awareness at the begining of the journey of Life. This is the Fool taking his first steps into adulthood. The symbol above his head signifies the divine spirit and eternity. He is the conscious link between the world of spirit and the world of man. His inner garments are white signifying his remaining purity and balance. His outer clothing is colourful depicting his fire of purpose. he invites the seeker to think clearly and divorce emotions from thought. He is the realisation of the power of thought. He is the confidence required to pursue a goal but with more knowledge than the blind Fool he was at the start of his journey.

Traditional Meaning

Upright: The Magician represents the strength of will and the expansion of the persona. He is the willingness to face risks and the initiative that will lead to success and triumph. He is adaptability and versitility, diplomacy and self-confidence. He can indicate the beginning of an important new cycle in the affairs of the seeker. All is well in the mind. He is ready to accept the challanges and lessons necessary to use and control his life. No longer full of the blind faith of youth and ready to move along his own path.

Reversed: In this position the Magician is the opposite of the above. He represents weakness of will and failure of nerve. He is timidity and hesitation that results in further problems. He is the inability to face reality and see the problem in its true perspective. He is failure of a path at it's outset and a bad beginning to an ill-advised stage in life.

Arthurian Meaning

Description: Merlin stands before a stone table on which is laid a map of Britain. The four Hallows, the Sword, the Spear, the Grail and the Stone Chessboard lie upon it. Above his head a read and white dragon intertwine. To his right is the dark, crumbling tower of Vortigern, while to his left is his Otherworldly dwelling with many doors and windows.

Background: The early life of Merlin is often forgotten, but it is of prime importance for understanding his role in this story. Merlin was born of an earthly mother and an Otherworldly father, thus establishing him as a prime mover and mediator between the two worlds.
In early legend he is called Myrddin Emrys and as a child he was brought before Vortigern, the unworthy King of Britain. Vortigern had attempted to build a tower in which he might take refuge from his enraged subjects, but it fell down three times (probably situated on the foot hills of Swondon 40mins drive from my home). His magicians said it would remain standing only if the blood of a child who had no father was sprinkled on the foundations. But Merlin confounded the magicians and showed that the cause of the tower's collapse was because of the two dragons which warred continuously beneath the mountain. The red one signified the Britons the white the Saxons whom Vortigern had settled in Britain.
It is believed that Merlin paved the way for the Pendragons, for Arthur and his father Uther, and although later texts speak of Merlin's imprisonment at the hands of Nimue or Vivienne, who is said to have enticed him into revealing his magic through love of her, a closer investigation of earlier texts reveal that Merlin's retirement was a voluntary one. His sister Gwendydd or Ganieda, builds for him an observatory having 70 doors and windows, from which he may view the heavens. This legend is closely associated with an oral tradition concerning Merlin's guardianship of Britain which is called Clas Myrddin or Merlin's Enclosure. Further legend credits Merlin with retiring to Bardsey Island, to a Glass House, in which he keeps the 13 treasures of Britain (read Bernard Cornwells Winter King, Excaliber and Enemy of the Gods for the full story behind this)

Archetypal Meaning: Merlin is the inner herald of dreams, relaying the messages of the Otherworld in symbolic form. He is also prophet and seer. He enables the manifestation of events which lie in embryo through his mastery over the four elements, although he does not manipulate events. His real magic lies in his balanced mediation of iner and outer worlds.

Divinatory Meaning: The impulse of creation, imaginative insight, mastery through disciplined skill, initiative, self-confidence, perception on all levels, alignments to and free flow with one's life patterns.

[Amethyst Rose]

Here's Sunday's two....

8 of Swords

Knight of Swords

[Temptation]

Prince of Swords (Knight)

The Prince of Swords type is a highly intellectual and usually well-educated person, with a rapid fire mind and a great capacity for abstract thinking. He produces ideas with astonishing speed, but often moves on too quickly to follow through or elaborate on them. He can be challenging, entertaining, stimulating - and completely exhausting!

The card represents a private person, who defends his inner space quite determinedly. This is some-one who is hard to get to know - in fact, you'll probably not succeed entirely no matter how long you know him. He is a thinker, and chooses those he shares his thoughts with carefully. He's usually also very independent, and often appears unemotion