admin | August 27, 2009
First off, let me apologize for not finishing the A-to-Z list of decks. I have a chronic rheumatoid condition that flared really badly, finally ending in a trip to the urgent care clinic last night and a cortizone shot. Things are better but my brain is still a little foggy. I’m hoping to resume normal [...]
Jade | August 18, 2009
The Empress’ gemstones: emerald, rose quartz, coral, turquoise
Emeralds help us to see our spiritual sides more clearly. They promote healing mental and emotional wounds, strengthen the mind and memory, ward off nightmares and insomnia, and give positive energy. Like many green stones, they attract prosperity, abundance, business success and wealth. Additionally, emeralds help boost [...]
Jade | August 17, 2009
Today, we cover decks K-O. I apologize for this getting posted much later than I’d originally intended; I’ve been fighting the creep crud. But we’re (cross fingers) back on schedule. As always, please share your favorite decks in the comment section below and remember to enter our contest for a hand-knitted tarot bag. More on [...]
Jade | August 17, 2009
Today’s Dakini Oracle card is #32 Shiva/The Pillar of Fire (no picture, sorry).
#32 Shiva/The Pillar of Fire alerts us to the presence of spiritual fulfillment. Illumination. Spiritual revelation. It is the first fire card in the deck, so with the fire = wands correspondence, it is also the Ace of Wands.
In Hindu thought, Shiva is [...]
Jade | August 12, 2009
Here’s part two the A-to-Z list of divination decks, letters F-J. Please feel free to add your own ideas to this list, via comments.
Faeries Oracle: If you’ve ever seen Brian Froud’s artwork, you know how stunning it is. The pictures at Aeclectic Tarot don’t quite capture the beauty of this deck. This is a 66 [...]
Jade | August 12, 2009
Today’s card is #3 Scarlet Woman (scroll down about halfway through the page to find card images)
The Scarlet Woman corresponds to The Empress in the tarot. Like the Empress, she represents female power and energy. She is passion incarnate and often signifies a romance or the decision to follow the Tantric path.
Jade | August 12, 2009
The Empress’ color: Emerald Green
Emerald Green – Green is the color of nature and the physical realm. It corresponds to fertility, creativity, birth, beauty, art, prosperity, abundance, money, finances, and good luck. It also symbolizes healing, regeneration, growth and renewal.
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Jade | August 11, 2009
This is the first installment of an A-to-Z list of tarot decks. I’m going to list at least one card for each letter of the alphabet and where possible, I’m choosing decks that are in my own collection. This is by no means an exhaustive list. For a longer and more detailed list, visit Aeclectic [...]
Jade | August 11, 2009
Today’s card is #22 Mother’s Milk (no picture)
This is the first Air card in the deck. Continuing with the Air = Swords correspondence, we have the Ace of Swords.
Mother’s Milk symbolizes a desire to return to the source, to the beginning of all things where there is unity. It’s a desire for nonduality. Likewise, the [...]
Jade | August 11, 2009
Enochian Letter
The Empress’ Enochian Letter: Gal
Hebrew Letter
In the Golden Dawn system, the Empress’ Hebrew Letter: Daleth
In the Elphas Levi system, the Empress’ Hebrew Letter: Gimel
Golden Dawn
Daleth
English Letter Equivalent: D
Meaning: door
Astrological Correspondence: Venus
Symbolic meaning: Door, selflessness
Daleth is the door we must pass through to gain wisdom and inner knowledge. It is the doorway to the womb, [...]
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