Nine of Coins - Tyldwick

[Bodhiseed]

Nine of Coins

 

Whenever I see trunks and chests like these, I think of two things: treasure and travel. The Nine of Coins shows a person who has finally learned to manage their resources wisely. Hard work, discipline and perseverance has paid off handsomely. Not only is there a nice little "nest egg" to show for all that effort, there is leisure time for trips, artistic exploration, intellectual pursuits or just enjoying life in general. And something else has happened as well - the follower has become a leader, confident and independent with plenty of experience under his or her belt. On each of the door panels are stencils of nine pentacles arranged in the 3 x 3 shape of a square, denoting stability and security. The lock on the door suggests that this person has become of good steward, a person very aware of what resources go in and out that door. But I sense of a bit of loneliness in this room; there are no family, pet or group pictures anywhere. It feels quite impersonal. Although this person may be cultured and well-traveled, with an attic full of souvenirs and goodies, they lack a close friend or like-minded group with whom to share this success.

 

 

[Madame Squee]

Hi Bodhiseed,

 

Thank you very much for your wonderfully evocative description of the 9 of Coins!

 

When I first looked at this image, I saw trunks stacked in a locked room.

 

After awhile, it dawned on me that the padlock is located on the wrong side of the door if the trunks are meant to be shown locked behind that door.

 

So, I've finally come to the conclusion that the trunks have been gotten out to be readied for travel, and the door to the room where they have been stored has been padlocked behind them. So, the trunks are sitting out in a passage way, not in a room at all.

 

It's either that or there's another locked door located inside the attic room where the trunks are being stored.

 

What do you think of my conundrum? :)

 

S.

 

 

[Bodhiseed]

Sorry that I am just now seeing your post Squee!

I like your idea that the trunks are in a hall waiting to be loaded for a long excursion. Perhaps that after all that hard work, it's telling for a nice long vacation!

[fire cat pickles]

On 7/23/2017 at 8:27 AM, Bodhiseed said:

But I sense of a bit of loneliness in this room; there are no family, pet or group pictures anywhere. It feels quite impersonal. Although this person may be cultured and well-traveled, with an attic full of souvenirs and goodies, they lack a close friend or like-minded group with whom to share this success.

I sense this, too. Where is the doorknob? Notice how it opens inward? And the lock is placed inconveniently high. No one would normally do this. It's as if it's placed there to prevent anyone from entering that room. What's inside of there? Secrets? Someone is looking for a close friend, perhaps to confide in. Another thing to note is the brick wainscoting and the dilapidated plaster on the walls, yet the moulding around the door is posh.

 

Who would allow a room in a nice house to fall into a state of disrepair like this? The money is all tied up in these chests and the riches they contain, the complete opposite of "house rich and cash poor". Quite apt for Venus's fall in Virgo.

 

Edited June 5, 2021 by fire cat pickles

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

It may be because the artist was from the UK. Tons of their houses don't have doorknob's, they have little flip latches on the inside and bolt keyholes on the outside (front/exterior doors) and nearly always high up, adult reach, not children. We have several friends there who've never lived in a house newer than 200 years old. 

[JudyReadsCards]

8 minutes ago, AJ-ish/Sharyn said:

It may be because the artist was from the UK. Tons of their houses don't have doorknob's, they have little flip latches on the inside and bolt keyholes on the outside (front/exterior doors) and nearly always high up, adult reach, not children. We have several friends there who've never lived in a house newer than 200 years old. 

 

Perfect. This is why I value having a deck creator's input about why they did what they did with each card. We may see something that seems incongruous to us and start creating all sorts of explanations for it, when to the creator it meant nothing out of the ordinary at all.

 

Greetings to SW Washington, btw. My parents live there. 👍🙂

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

Probably with the largest of books some creators wouldn't think to put in what is everyday info to them. Like cookbook writers don't think it is necessary to write out don't boil fresh peas unless of course you are going for mushy peas, they assume everyone knows the basics. 

Welcome to the forum Judy! I'm just north or Portland. 

[fire cat pickles]

7 hours ago, AJ-ish/Sharyn said:

It may be because the artist was from the UK. Tons of their houses don't have doorknob's, they have little flip latches on the inside and bolt keyholes on the outside (front/exterior doors) and nearly always high up, adult reach, not children. We have several friends there who've never lived in a house newer than 200 years old. 

This is interesting. 

 

The artist is a realist, too. It makes our job as readers more difficult. Do we take his images literally or do we allow symbolism to add layers of meaning to our readings, even if it isn't what the artist intended?

 

I've never been much of an intuitive reader, but it seems like this deck brings it out for me. It may be a bit paradoxical, I don't know. There's just so much going on in these images that there's a lot to read.

[JudyReadsCards]

10 hours ago, AJ-ish/Sharyn said:

Probably with the largest of books some creators wouldn't think to put in what is everyday info to them. Like cookbook writers don't think it is necessary to write out don't boil fresh peas unless of course you are going for mushy peas, they assume everyone knows the basics. 

Welcome to the forum Judy! I'm just north or Portland. 

 

This is frustratingly true. Spotting some intriguing symbol or juxtaposition and then finding no mention of it in the book. I suppose that justifies our flights of fancy, LOL!

 

Thank you! The folks are just north of Portland, too. 😉