Category: Major Arcana
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Whispers of Tarot’s Early Echoes
Ibn Khallikan, a renowned Islamic historian, documented the customs of the Mamluks, a powerful dynasty in Egypt and Syria. His writings suggest a connection between the Mamluk games and the origins of tarot, speculating that “wurq” may be linked to playing cards and tarot trumps. This adds depth to the…
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Claws Out, Hearts Open
Cancerians, guided by the Sun’s transition, embody a paradoxical nature of strength and sensitivity. The Chariot and Four of Cups tarot cards hold special significance for them, representing the balance between ambition and emotional depth. Embracing both aspects allows Cancerians to become powerful nurturers and emotional leaders, navigating life with…
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Choosing Love
The Lovers card in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck symbolizes love, choice, and the balance between the divine and the earthly. The card’s symbols, such as Adam and Eve, Archangel Raphael, the Trees of Life and Knowledge, the serpent, the sun, the mountain, and the earth, convey deep meanings about relationships…
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A Fusion of Art, Poetry, and Divination
The William Blake Tarot Deck, inspired by the English poet and painter William Blake’s visionary themes, offers a unique tool for divination and self-discovery. Created in the 1990s by Ed Buryn, the deck consists of 79 cards, blending Blake’s art with traditional tarot structure. It invites users to embrace unconventional…
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Cosmic Connections
The recent retrograde motion of Pluto has prompted a deeper exploration of its connection to the tarot card, The Death. Both symbolize profound change and transformation, urging us to confront hidden truths and embrace renewal. Their alignment offers insight into the interconnectedness of cosmic and human experiences, inspiring courage and…
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Zodiac Sign Profiles
This post delves into zodiac sign profiles from a tarot perspective, linking each sign to a specific tarot card to illuminate its traits. The combination of astrology and tarot offers insights into individual characteristics and behaviors, enriching self-awareness and interpersonal connections while fostering personal and spiritual development. #ZodiacSigns #TarotPerspective
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Exploring the Astrological Influences in Tarot Cards
Both astrology and tarot offer insights into the human experience and the cosmic forces at play in our lives. While #astrology focuses on the positions of the planets and stars at the time of our birth, tarot utilizes a deck of cards with rich symbolism and archetypal imagery to provide…
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The Hero’s Journey in Tarot
The Major Arcana in tarot serves as a guide to the hero’s journey of self-discovery and transformation, comprising 22 cards representing universal themes. Each card embodies specific qualities and life lessons, offering valuable guidance for navigating life’s challenges and opportunities, and providing insight to aid in self-discovery and inner growth.
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Bridging the Divide
Tarot cards offer profound insight into human experience through Major and Minor Arcana. Major Arcana symbolize significant life themes and spiritual evolution, guiding through pivotal moments and inner transformation. Minor Arcana focus on practical guidance, reflecting immediate circumstances and offering insights into relationships, emotions, challenges, and opportunities. Integrating both realms…
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April Fools’
The Fool card in tarot symbolizes new beginnings, spontaneity, and trust in life’s journey. It encourages embracing fresh opportunities, releasing attachments and fears, and living with openness and wonder. The card invites us to approach life with courage, optimism, and boundless potential, embodying the spirit of adventure and possibility.
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