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    1. Barley's Take on Tarot . . . etc.

      A blog by Barleywine in Member Blogs

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      AUTHOR'S NOTE: When upright, the 7 of Wands represents "Valour" or extraordinary courage in the face of daunting odds. This is clearly reflected in the Waite-Smith version, which shows a harried warrior being set upon by six adversaries who have crowded him into a corner. At that moment in time he has yet to give an inch even though his prospects appear to be dim.

       

      But all is not lost. He is holding the "moral high ground" as well as the tactical advantage (as any reading of US Civil War history will confirm), although the Golden Dawn interpreted this card as "possible victory" that is not assured. On balance, though, I like his chances to knock a few heads, and he can always invoke the 8 of Wands and high-tail it out of there in a pinch. (See my previous essay on the Seven, Eight and Nine of Wands as a tale of expedient retreat within the larger context of "confrontation, disengagement and redeployment").

       

      However, its reversal could be read as the valiant but woefully over-matched man-at-arms taking a tumble if his foes manage to sweep his feet out from under him, and the best that can be expected is that he will take some of the enemy down with him as he falls. If he's brought low, he can always try to "kneecap" them and thereby reduce them to his level, after which the battle can resume as an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation. In that sense, what we see in the reversed Seven is not necessarily impending demise but rather an opportunity for a strategic maneuver that levels the playing field (the military term for it is "feint" aimed at exposing the opponent's flank).

       

      The Thoth definition, which ignores the finer points of orientation, doesn't offer even this small measure of optimism. It talks about the army being "thrown into disorder" by an attack coming from "all directions without systematic purpose." The card carries the robust imprint of fiery Mars in solar Leo, but when married to Crowley's vision of the "weak, earthy, feminine" Seven (the number of Venus in the Qabalistic pecking-order), the flame is fitful and Mars by itself isn't potent enough to carry the day; it suggests grabbing "the first weapon to hand" which is "evidently unsatisfactory" in fending off the forces arrayed against the seeker. (The besieged combatant's mismatched footwear in the RWS card implies that he donned his armor in haste.)

       

      When the 7 of Wands appears reversed in a reading I like to reaffirm the ethical virtues of the seeker's cause that can serve as a "rallying cry" should hope begin to falter. Even if it amounts to escaping the jaws of defeat in an unapologetic "discretion is the better part of valor" and "live to fight another day" frenzy of self-justification, at least up to that point there is still the nobility of "fighting the good fight." We may be stripped of everything up to and including our pride, but knowing we're in the right can take some of the sting out of running away.

    2. Natural Mystic Guide

      A blog by Natural Mystic Guide in Member Blogs

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      Feedback -- Questions and comments are welcome.

       

      This reading gives us insight into energies that we can focus on during specific days of the upcoming week as well as throughout the entire week as a whole

       

      This week's reading will use Whispers of The Tao by Dr. Ric Neo.

       

      Here are focal points for our meditation:

       

      Sunday:          How Can I Express Generosity:                                             Four of Cups                                                       'Epiphany'                   Schedule Tea with Beverly.       

      Monday.          How Can I Set the Emotional Tone for my Week?                IX                                           Mekasharet          'Mystic'                       K'li Hanecha for China Creek situation.

      Tuesday:         What Do I Want to Manifest?                                                 Five of Swords                                                    'Karmic Lessons'       Consciously move through all interactions with kindness, consideration and tenderness.

      Wednesday:    What Wisdom is Coming to Me?                                           Matriarch of Swords                                           'Organizer'.                Review available decks in Singapore and make budget.

      Thursday:        What Do I Want to Develop?                                                 XX                                        Gilgul Neshamot    'Ancestral Healing'    Continue organizing disposition of belongings to children.

      Friday:             How Can I Connect with Romance, Friends and Nature?   Maiden of Pentacles                                            'Artisan/Athlete         Enjoy laying foundation for mind sport activities.

      Shabbat:         How Can I Rest?                                                                     Four of Pentacles                                                'Conception'             Take an entire day just for hanging out doing whatever we want to do. 

    3. If You Ask Me----

      A blog by Grizabella in Member Blogs

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      Gold Foil Tarot

      I got this deck just out of curiosity more than anything a couple years ago.  I didn't expect to like it or use it.  I've never liked the RWS even though I did finally use it when I was learning.  And plastic?  OMG no!

       

      But once I got it, I had an awakening.  Yes, plastic! Yes, gold foil!  I really like this deck!  It comes in a very sturdy little box that has a magnetic closure and will fit in pocket, purse or backpack.  It's heavenly to shuffle once you get used to it.  It's beautifully textured on both sides and on the side that's illustrated, it's really beautifully illustrated in color.  It's kind of holographic with a suggestion of 3D and then with beautiful texture in the background..  The cards are very sturdy and durable. You can let them fall on the floor and walk on them and they'll come up shining and dazzling.  You could do readings in a swimming pool---no problem. Let your toddler play with them---wipe them off and do a professional reading---again, no problem.

       

      If you don't read with reversals, you might want to reconsider that.  You'll save yourself a lot of time reorganizing the cards back to upright positions if you just learn to use reversals..  Remember the old card joke "wanna play 52 card pickup?" and then the jokester would f-l-l-l-b-b-b-r-r-r-p-p-p the whole deck onto the floor and you got to pick up the 52 cards ?  Well, till you learn to shuffle this one, it's 78 card pickup sometimes.  

       

      This deck would be great to keep in your pocket or purse if you're going to be reading in a public bar or psychic fair or other public space.  Spills won't phase it.  You can put the whole deck in the shower or bathtub with you if you want to.  In my opinion, I think every Tarot user should get one of these.  It's just $15 and change on Amazon so it's well worth the price.

       

       

       

       

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      The Reversed Seven of Wands: "Kneecapping" the Enemy

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      Tarot of the Cat People - Book

      Thank you, laforza76. Now I definitely want to read the Traveler’s Report. If I can find an affordable copy, that is. — Such a groovy deck!
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      Tarot of the Cat People - Book

      These are wonderful, gregory! Thank you very much.
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