April 2010 Archives
Sensual Wicca Ace of Wands
Sensual Wicca Ace of Wands
The choice of a salamander in magical symbology is no coincidence, given its remarkable transformation from a creature of water to a creature of land. Fire elementals were called salamanders. According to Monstropedia http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Salamander, “The salamander represents those who pass through the fires of passion and of this world without stain…. The salamander is also used to symbolize the flames, which it passes through, and so is a symbol of fire, temptation, and burning desire.”
The LWB for this deck gives the card’s meaning as “A new beginning, a new project, offer for employment, initiative”. Aces generally mean action and beginnings and the association with the element of fire leads us to new beginnings in creative endeavors or romantic relationships.
I’m planning to start writing a new story. What are you being driven to do?
Lyndi
Quantum Tarot: The Magician
Quantum Tarot Magician
The LWB of the Quantum Tarot associates this cared with Electromagnetic Force, represented by the rainbow colors, and describes the figure in the card as seeming to be “playing with energy… bringing consciousness and understanding to illuminate mystery.” The parallels to alchemy are all too apparent to anyone who knows even a little about the subject. The LWB goes on to say:
He represents the light of conscious thought and the ability to manifest an intangible idea or vision in the material world… Whenever we engage in a creative act that makes something out of nothing, we inhabit the magician archetype.
Sounds like the perfect card for a writer, doesn’t it? I’m hoping to tap into some Magician energy as I start my new project, the final story in my Alliance series.
Lyndi
Lotus Circle: 8 of Swords
Lotus Circle 8 of Swords
The Tarot of the Lotus Circle gives the following keywords for this card: Self-Imprisonment, Restriction, Crippling Fear, Denial, Imagined Helplessness, Victimization.
Traditionally, this is the “Damsel in Distress” card though not necessarily physical danger. Swords correspond to the element of Air, meaning intellectual matters. Historically, this card was interpreted as meaning a victim scandal, spread by lies and rumors.
If this card appears in answer to a yes or no question, the answer is No.
Ask yourself: What are you doing to keep yourself immobilized?
Art Nouveau King of Chalices
King of Chalices (Cups)
The LWB says that Chalices represent “the emotional and sentimental sphere”. The King indicates “generosity, helpfulness, a favorably disposed important man”.
In Tarot For Writers, Kenner says that Kings in all suits stand for the element of Air and Cups for Water, so the King of Cups combines both elements. Astrologically, the Kings are related to the fixed signs, so King of Cups would be Scorpio.
Historically, Kenner says this was “a cautionary card, warning of ill-will on the part of a man of position; he could be a hypocrite, only pretending to help”. The association with Scorpio perhaps explains this as many astrologers used to take a negative view of that sign. Scorpio can be spiritual or vindictive, the Eagle or the Scorpion.
Modern tarot readers view the card more kindly as representing a gentle, sensitive, family man.
Lyndi
Albano-Waite IV: The Emperor
IV The Emperor
According to The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tarot Spreads Illustrated, this card depicts the “Father of Civilization” and his archetypes are “Father” and architect/master builder.
Astrologically he is ruled by Aries.
In Numerology, the number 4 represents good foundations, discipline and organization. It can also indicate a blockage of some kind.
Upright, the card represents “solid foundation, strategic planning”
Reversed: “Time to make a plan, knuckle down”
What this card tells me personally is that I have a good foundation as a writer, but I need to sit down and apply what I’ve learned. It truly is time to make a decision and a plan and then knuckle down and do the work. I’ve been drifting too long.
What does this card say to you?
Lyndi
