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Symbology in Tarot. Jolene Ropiak The High-Heeled Wisewoman highheeledwisewoman@gmail.com www.highheeledwisewoman.com. Divination using cards – 1540
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Symbology in Tarot Jolene Ropiak The High-Heeled Wisewoman highheeledwisewoman@gmail.com www.highheeledwisewoman.com
Divination using cards – 1540 • Most common imagery today – Rider-Waite Deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith to the instructions of Arthur Edward Waite, published by the Rider Co. in 1910 • Hebrew and Christian imagery prominent History of the Tarot
Major Arcana – Greater Secrets • Cards 0-22 • “Life Path” Guidance • Minor Arcana – Lesser Secrets • Suits – Swords, Cups, Wands, Coins • Aces (1) though Ten • Court Cards • Specific guidance, timing, physical features Breakdown of the Deck
Numerology – Meanings of Aces through Ten Cards • Cards 1-5, structural evolution of an issue • Cards 6-10, spiritual evolution of an issue • 22 Major arcana cards are cyclical, Fool is the beginning of a cycle, World is completion Symbolism in Tarot Decks
Imagery – Every aspect of the image in the Rider-Waite deck has meaning • Colors • Placement of body parts • Animals • Plants • Items • Elements Symbolism in Tarot Decks
Symbols are meant to impress upon your subconscious mind and assist with interpretation of the card • When doing a reading, what images jump out at you? That is your mind interpreting what you need to know about the card in this situation! • Remember phrases – “Justice is blind”, “The World is your Oyster” Everything Has Meaning!
Number Roses Magic Wand Leminscate White Robe Red Robe Blue Snake Minor Arcana Pointed Finger Elements Lilies Class Project - Magician
Number Third Eye - Golden Red Wing Triangle Upper Cup Lower Cup Blue Robe Yellow Flower Crown Field and Path Reeds Rocks Class Project - Temperance Placement of Feet Water
Useful in spells to visualize an outcome • Useful in day-to-day life to manifest • Useful in art to “suggest” meaning, or to manifest • And of course, keep an eye out for omens! Using Tarot Imagery
www.tarotteachings.com/symbol-meanings-of-tarot-introduction.htmlwww.tarotteachings.com/symbol-meanings-of-tarot-introduction.html • www.biddytarot.com/tarot-and-numerology • www.wikipedia.com References