78 Steps

Exploring the connections between tarot and the larger magickal world … one card at a time

The Empress: Magickal Weapon

Jade | September 15, 2009

The Empress’ magickal weapon: girdle or belt
Belt – Strength, alertness, integrity. Control over one’s instincts.

The High Priestess: Magickal Weapon

Jade | July 20, 2009

The High Priestess’ magickal weapon: bow and arrow
Bow and Arrow – The arrow is a symbol of divine power and together the bow and arrow symbolize focus. It also symbolizes bravery, wisdom, and vision. The symbolize the union of masculine and feminine. Arrow symbols direct our attention to something we need to pay attention to.

The Magician: Magickal Weapons

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 [...]

The Fool: Animal, Plant, and Magickal Weapon

Jade | May 21, 2009

Tarot Watch: I found an ad for a computer game featuring tarot cards:
3 Cards to Midnight
The Fool’s animal is: the eagle
Magickally, the eagle represents the divine spirit and our connection to it.  It’s a solar animal, also associated with sky gods, lightening, and air.  The eagle represents being in a state of grace and the [...]