The Wheel- super interesting card! It’s known as ‘the karma card’. Karma simply means ‘action.’ And our actions generate future actions. Habits, behavior patterns, choices we make now make a dent in how we’ll be in the future. Unlike the Chariot card in which the wheels are moving (maybe consciously, maybe not!) here we have … Continue reading The Wheel
Tag: major arcana
The Tower- Destruction or Liberation?
High voltage shakti strikes and all our plans fly out the window. Like a lightening bolt, this force of nature shocks us into submission by destroying in an instant the power structure we built up. In the Kali Yuga our patriarchal civilization has advanced by destroying or suppressing mother nature. This phallic intelligence, must now … Continue reading The Tower- Destruction or Liberation?
The Moon
The moon creates a mysterious magnetic feeling. The iridescent sphere in the sky that pulls and pushes the tides, the ocean, and the energy in our bodies. I could write endless posts about it! But for now let's start with some simple imagery to get familiar with this card: A moonlit path leads into the … Continue reading The Moon
The Fool
The Fool is thought to have evolved from the court jesters of late medieval Europe, but he may go back as far as sufism. Early decks from 15th century Italy and France depict him as 'Le Mat' and 'Il Matto,' meaning madman or beggar. An old European word for jester, "Gastharo" translates to 'guest of … Continue reading The Fool