Action is key to any progress – backward or forward.
I have been creating a Tarot deck based on the Thoth Tarot and adding a twist similar to the Lenormand Oracle. I have learned a great deal over the past month or so and learn even more when I am creating. I visit numerous references when I have a question that I need to clarify. The hardest part is adding the verses to the cards. It becomes a personal, spiritual journey when I contemplate the verse.
Nothing, however, would be accomplished without action. I do reach occasional road blocks with this process. Whether it is gaining clarity to construct the card or the verses, there are times when I have to just begin it. Just begin. I find when I take action and just begin, the blocks crumble and I make progress.
I share with you the card I have just finished, the Chariot. Please understand and respect the copyright associated with this deck.
There is a lot going on this card but let’s take a look at it.
You can see four pillars and a celestial canopy is at the top. There is a chariot, two horses, an hourglass, a lingam, a magickal sceptre and four crabs. One of the crabs is on top of the urim and thummim. In the background is a vast body of water and a sailing ship. There is a plane in the sky. The sky is golden orange.
The verse reads: “Cross the Abyss, Travel to new beginnings, Harness your energy To self assertion and victory. The Chariot waits For you to begin it. Get clear on your goals, Set your plan, Obstacles crumble With spiritual growth at hand. Introspection is your driving force, Achievement is your aim, You have the vision of artistic expression To create and live The life of your dreams.”
What do these symbols and words mean to you?
The card is in Cancer, Water is the element and the Hebrew letter is Chet (Fence). The path on the Tree of Life is Binah (Understanding) to Geburah (Severity).
What do you think these symbols add to the card?
As I create this deck, I am adding the images to my artist page on FB. If you’d like to see the cards I’ve created thus far, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/jean.hamiltonfford.artist I will also be sharing more of them here. I’d appreciate your feedback on these cards.
I am creating this deck to accompany a book (novel) I am writing based on the Tarot. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Until tomorrow… Love, light and blessings!
Journey Through Tarot 