Rose Lalonde Posted April 29 Posted April 29 (edited) The middle decan of Taurus, a decan ruled by the moon. Taurus 2, Part 1 at tabulamundi.com This entry includes the Horae, Beltane, and a recipe for a festive 'Threefold blessing honey cake' Part 2 This entry includes a good example of noticing the decan in action in your daily life. Excerpt: Quote "Telos Six of Disks. Magical image of the decan per 777. A man of like figure with cloven hoofs like an OX. Note "of like figure” probably is referring back to the figure in the first decan of Taurus, in her flame- singed garb. The Hellenistic fragmentary text 36 Airs of the Zodiac attributes the Horae to this decan. The Horae were goddesses of proper timing - thus their name referring to "hours." In some cases, they were a group of twelve who oversaw the hours of the day and the months of the year; these guided the path of Helios through the sky. In other cases, they were in groups of three." Telos Tarot of 777 6 of Pents/Disks Hierophant for Taurus Priestess for the moon* RWS Knight of Pents/Thoth Prince of Disks - (this Prince's decans are Aries 3, Taurus 1, & Taurus 2) Not shown: The Sun for all of the 6s** Page/Princess of Disks for all of Spring (Aries, Taurus, & Gemini) * The Priestess corresponds to the moon, while the Moon card corresponds to Pisces. (If you'd like more info, see the GDS titles "The Priestess of the Silver Star" for Priestess and "The Ruler of Flux and Reflux" for Moon; Waite's comments on the Priestess ("She is the Moon...") and Moon card ("represents life of the imagination apart from life of the spirit") or Crowley on the Priestess ("The card refers to the Moon") and the Moon card "represents Pisces in the Zodiac...In this Trump, her [the moon's] lowest avatar, she joins the earthy sphere.") ** Via the GD, Thoth, and Waite's inclusion of hermetic Qabalah. Edited May 5 by Rose Lalonde
JoyousGirl Posted April 30 Posted April 30 As we're at the peak of the Taurus Decan, this Decanate I wanted to offer some food-for-thought from one of my astrology books. Namely body parts and their zodiac rulers. My book has a coloured version of the B&W image below. The other one I have added because I just love old manuscripts.
JoyousGirl Posted April 30 Posted April 30 I've also been looking at other things, including the marvellous Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols. I bought her book on the Sabian Symbols about 12 or so years ago and I knew it would fit into the Decan walk. I can't find it now (I think it was an e-book), but fortunately she has a website with a wealth of information for anyone interested. For 30 April, we're looking at Sabian Symbols for Taurus 9, 10 and 11. If anyone's interested you'll find them here: https://sabiansymbols.com/symbols/
fire cat pickles Posted April 30 Posted April 30 (edited) On 4/30/2025 at 12:59 AM, JoyousGirl said: I can't find it now (I think it was an e-book), but fortunately she has a website with a wealth of information for anyone interested. The wonderful @legendaryelement gifted me a hardcopy and thumb drive of this material a few years back! (She hasn't visited here in almost a year; maybe this tag will find her and she'll visit us 🙂) When I get to the house I will share some of it. The Liber T and OORS cards are here: Edited May 1 by fire cat pickles
Babalon Jones Posted May 1 Posted May 1 I put the new post up yesterday: https://www.tabulamundi.com/decan-walk-taurus-2-six-of-disks/ Just as a note to those following on the blog site, some browsers don't seem to update to the new post unless you click to another page then back. Not sure why, but thought I'd mention it. I only have that problem with some browsers but not others; maybe they don't refresh as often. Merry May and Beltane blessings to you all!
Rose Lalonde Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 3 hours ago, Babalon Jones said: Merry May and Beltane blessings to you all! To you as well! Thanks, I've added the new entry to the first post here.
Rose Lalonde Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 (edited) In addition to Telos above, I've got these on my desk this month. It's been good to see them together. (Certainly cheerier than the 5 of Disks!) The SKT 6 reminds me of RWS, but in a more neutral way. I love Tabula Mundi's pomegranates slotted pleasingly in place - the feeling of orderly creativity and success. The Thoth - the colors honestly feel a bit dark for me for this decan, but the balance is definitely there, with rose cross at center. In Ballast this card is "Balance of Matter" and shows the middle pillar on the Tree of Life. The Noblet 6 has balance and harmony as well, and Le Pape and La Papessa highlight the connection between the majors. A moment when everything feels 'as it should be' -- not necessarily an excited feeling, but a highly satisfied one. Also, our last decan with the Prince of Disks/Knight of Pents. He's at his best here, I think. I'll likely do a reading for this decan, but may just post it to my journal and link there. Edited May 2 by Rose Lalonde
Rose Lalonde Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 Hi all. Part 2 is up at tabulamundi.com Among other things, this entry includes a good example of noticing the decan in action in your daily life. Also, welcome to new members who've joined and to anyone who's reading, having found us via Mel's newsletter. Taurus 2 feels to me like being centered and knowing the way forward, even if there's some hard work ahead. That sense of purpose and a feeling that it will get done, or as we say here, 'She'll be right."
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 5 Posted May 5 2 hours ago, Rose Lalonde said: Taurus 2 feels to me like being centered and knowing the way forward, even if there's some hard work ahead. I am using more decks than this one, but for my sanity at the moment I am only adding a photo of a deck not posted here already. Working with the Elemental Tarot right now is giving me lots to consider. On 4/30/2025 at 12:40 AM, JoyousGirl said: Namely body parts and their zodiac rulers. Fascinating. Thank you for posting. On 4/30/2025 at 12:59 AM, JoyousGirl said: marvellous Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols I’ve been following her website for awhile now. I think I’d like the book. 2 hours ago, Rose Lalonde said: Taurus 2 feels to me like being centered and knowing the way forward, It definitely has a different energy to it.
Rose Lalonde Posted May 9 Author Posted May 9 I'll be adding the new thread in a day or two when the post goes up on tabulamundi... Until then, does anyone else have thoughts about this enjoyable decan of Material Success before we move on to the 7 of Disks/Pents? How have the last 9 days been? Do you have Telos or Tabula Mundi out? Or what decks are you working with at the moment? Just curious to hear more before we leave Taurus 2. 🙂
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 9 Posted May 9 I am enjoying the Telos Tarot, Ballast Tarot, Star Tarot and Haindl Tarot, along with the Elemental Tarot I posted. I have the Thoth and RWS decks available, but have put them aside for the moment. They may reappear. We'll see. I have had some very profound shifts in energy these past nine days. It has been very helpful to be doing the Decan Walk for I have been alert to the energy rather than simply living through it. That may sound unexpected coming from an active energy healer, but focusing on the energy of the cards, the elements, and the astrology combined is not a regular activity for me.
JoyousGirl Posted May 9 Posted May 9 (edited) 5 hours ago, Rose Lalonde said: decan of Material Success I've had the Liber T and Thoth cards on the wall in my little workspace. Something I have been doing is spending money on myself on things I value. However I'm not flushed with cash, quite the opposite in fact. Yet I've been quite the ascetic for a few years and this changed for me over the past month or so, where I feel I've been rather acquisitive. There's been pleasure in that though, but of course it's passing, and possibly risky. I've acquired the Oracle of the Radiant Sun, which I had seen previously somewhere but not known the title. Thanks to this appearing in the decan walk activity, I've acquired it! Further, while I don't read tarot books these days I have purchased today a Tarot book of value to me, to go with an old, somewhat obscure old deck of mine. Something else rather interesting is that over the last couple of days I've been finding coins when walking. The first event I found $4, and the next event I found $1. This is wonderful. The negative side of pleasure through purchasing things was discovered going to the rubbish tip. I've studied some aspects of waste and been keen on the circular economy, but seeing the things in and getting thrown in the giant bin the other day and looking across to the pile of garbage was quite traumatic. I realised that people don't take pleasure in things for very long - or value them - and the resources of the earth that are destroyed. That may not be related to this decan, but I feel it is. Earth's resources are valuable, but limited and increasingly degraded, and being destroyed by those who don't really value things, but keep churning over and throwing things in the garbage. All for economy and pleasure - possibly status. I want to live on a farm, but you now have to be wealthy to do so! And the wealthy take from the poor, more than the reverse! Anyway, pleasure through some coins and things I will love and value, that will teach me something, guide me, and connect me. I hope. Edited May 9 by JoyousGirl
Rose Lalonde Posted May 9 Author Posted May 9 (edited) 5 hours ago, FindYourSovereignty said: I have had some very profound shifts in energy these past nine days. It has been very helpful to be doing the Decan Walk for I have been alert to the energy rather than simply living through it. Alert to the energy rather than simply living through it is a great way of putting it. That the symbols and cards for this decan are giving you a particular perspective and clear attention. I will try to focus on this more. I sometimes let the energy of the moment lead to assumptions and moods carrying me along a certain mental direction before I’ve realized the energy that started the ball rolling. 1 hour ago, JoyousGirl said: the resources of the earth that are destroyed. That may not be related to this decan, but I feel it is. Earth's resources are valuable, but limited and increasingly degraded, and being destroyed by those who don't really value things, but keep churning over and throwing things in the garbage. Your fortunate coins are certainly on point for the decan, but so is this! The earth is material, the body is. To me good health and good stewardship of the earth are just as relevant as finances and succeeding at work, etc. One of the things I liked about the recent tabulamundi posts was the careful focus on growing plants. There’s no 6 of Disks anymore if we’ve polluted water and air and degraded resources you mentioned. (Actually what you said about not valuing anything but continually consuming anyway, that’s my definition of The Devil card, not in a religious evil way, but in a constant craving for More but without a value placed on any of it. ) Whoops I got a bit carried away, but I think you’re right to point this out when we ask what material success looks like. When actions are unsustainable and harmful, that doesn’t sound successful. Edited May 9 by Rose Lalonde
fire cat pickles Posted May 9 Posted May 9 (edited) On 5/5/2025 at 5:15 PM, FindYourSovereignty said: I’ve been following her website for awhile now. I think I’d like the book. Are you in the US? I'd think I like to send you the book, I'm not using it. Edited May 9 by fire cat pickles
fire cat pickles Posted May 9 Posted May 9 (edited) Definitely felt a shift a energy beginning April 30, as it was the day after my last full time shift with my service. I started on May 3 with my new service. This period coincided with beginning a new full time position. It was not overtly planned, perhaps it was subliminal on my part. Over all the vibe is better at the new place. It's larger and well organized. No more micromanaging, and I'm with a career fire department and again! Edited May 9 by fire cat pickles
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 9 Posted May 9 45 minutes ago, fire cat pickles said: Are you in the US? I'd think I like to send you the book, I'm not using it. Yes, I am. Thank you. I would love that. 🙏❤️ I'll pm you.
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 9 Posted May 9 45 minutes ago, fire cat pickles said: Definitely felt a shift a energy beginning April 30, as it was the day after my last full time shift with my service. I started on May 3 with my new service. This period coincided with beginning a new full time position. It was not overtly planned, perhaps it was subliminal on my part. Over all the vibe is better at the new place. It's larger and well organized. No more micromanaging, and I'm with a career fire department and again! Congratulations! It appears the timing of all this for you is no coincidence. 5 hours ago, JoyousGirl said: The negative side of pleasure through purchasing things was discovered going to the rubbish tip. This is an area I hope people are waking up to. What do we spend our money on and is it a wise, long-term investment or a temporary indulgence? I believe people, at least here in the States, are conditioned to consume for the ultimate benefit of most everyone else, but themselves, however, that is another topic not for this space. 3 hours ago, Rose Lalonde said: I’ve realized the energy that started the ball rolling. Yes, a great way to describe it.
fire cat pickles Posted May 9 Posted May 9 2 hours ago, FindYourSovereignty said: Yes, I am. Thank you. I would love that. 🙏❤️ I'll pm you. I can send it out on Tuesday!
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 9 Posted May 9 4 hours ago, fire cat pickles said: I can send it out on Tuesday! Thank you! ❤️
FindYourSovereignty Posted May 11 Posted May 11 Finalizing up this decan for myself. With the manifestation of healthy boundaries I am able to embrace energy exchange with others. I see myself through loving eyes And am able to maintain love in my feelings. When loving what I feel, I am able to manifest integration of my beliefs, And go directly to my heart for where I belong. BE-ing where I belong, I finally inner-stand, My thoughts and words create my reality. My mind is the scribe to my heart. I receive back what I send out. I trust all that I receive is meant for me. I lean into my inner-knowing To reclaim my Self. Declaring Self-authority Allows me to act on my heart and values. By protecting my feelings, I can share my heaven here on earth.
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