Jade | June 29, 2009
The High Priestess’ Kabbalistic Path: 13, between Kether and Tiphareth
Kether means “crown”. Kether is the top of the Tree of Life. It represents the Is, the divine. It is the first sphere, the one the rest of the spheres come from. Kether is pure potential.
Tiphareth means “beauty”. This is a sphere of balance, balancing severity [...]
Jade | June 26, 2009
Priestess of the Silver Star
The High Priestess’ Golden Dawn name: Priestess of the Silver Star
Unlike for The Fool and The Magician, dictionary definitions aren’t going to help us much in breaking down this name. We can look up the exact definition of the word priestess:
priest-ess. n. A woman who officiates in sacred rites.
– Dictionary.com
Looking up [...]
Jade | June 25, 2009
The High Priestess’ number: 2
Two – Twos represent dualities, but also the subconscious. Twos are the confirmation of the path begun at 1s: at The High Priestess, the Fool is committed to his path of self-discovery. Some keywords associated with 2s are:
Femininity, yin, unconscious, subconscious, passivity. Duality, division, reflection, opposites, duplication, antithesis. Choice, change. Truth. [...]
Jade | June 24, 2009
The High Priestess is the card of inner wisdom. She guards the gates to the Akashic records, the universal subconscious that stores all the collected wisdom of humanity. As the representation of the anima, or the female sense of self for all people — male and female alike — she reminds us to pay attention [...]
Jade | June 23, 2009
A list of web links discussing The Magician card:
The History of the Magician Card
Magician Tarot Card
The Magician Tarot Card – Why it Means You Can Get What You Want.
Meaning of the Magician Tarot Card (Aeclectic Tarot)
The Magician Reversed (Aeclectic Tarot)
Real Magick Article – The Magician in the Tarot and Magick
Tarot Card: The Magician
In depth study [...]
Jade | June 22, 2009
The Magician’s magickal weapons: wand, caduceus
Wand – One of the most recognized magickal tools, wands symbolize the will and creativity of the Magician. They have also served as a symbol of office or power dating back to ancient times. Magically, wands are used to channel, amplify and direct energy and the Magician’s Will. Elementally, they [...]
Jade | June 19, 2009
Here’s a fun quiz for testing your knowledge of the tarot:
http://www.ancientcauldron.com/Ingredientsset/Quizzes/tarot.htm
Jade | June 18, 2009
The Magician’s plants: marjoram, palm, vervain.
Marjoram
Folk Names: Joy of the Mountains, Marjorlaine, Wintersweet, Sweet Marjoram, Mountain Mint
Magickal Uses: Associated with air and the planet Mercury, marjoram brings protection and love. It also helps attract happiness, health, money and peace. It can be used to clean magickal objects and ritual spaces.
Folk Remedy Uses: Used for treating [...]
Jade | June 16, 2009
The Magician’s animals: ibis, ape, swallow
Ibis – Connected to the Egyptian gods / goddesses and the moon. The ibis symbolizes wisdom and the ability to work magick. Single-mindedness.
Ape – Effective use of the voice, communication, imagination, extended childhood. Problem-solving, wisdom, survival, inspiration. Loyalty, leadership, compassion, intelligence, dignity, strength, responsibility, nurturing, connectivity. Nobility and honor. Temperance, [...]
Jade | June 15, 2009
The Magician’s gemstones: tiger eye and citrine.
Some sources also give: fire opal, agate, gold
Tiger Eye – Brings passion and physical strength. Increases psychic abilities, promotes wisdom, aids clear communication. Enhances good luck, brings prosperity, wealth, and money. Promotes clear seeing, soothes troubled emotions, aids courage. Used for protection and grounding, especially during travel.
Citrine – Stone [...]
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