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Again, the non-traditional way of telling the traditional story… This Death is quiet and meditative, but the exact opposite to the Hanged Man. The HM is expectant stillness, this is more of a fading away. It seems to embody the wisdom of life collected and ending, the ephemeral nature of the physical body, of Life. The fresh beauty of the orchid contrasts with the withered age of the being.
Traditional Death cards reflect the Tarot’s early days where Death clears the field of all - King and Beggar – equally (The Black Death specifically). The cycle of Life reaches its apex where the Baby becomes King and becomes the fodder for new Life.
The Praying Mantis is interesting. I did a quick search on symbolism and “Mantis” is Greek for ‘prophet’. It would seem that stillness is still the theme as we continue along this part of the deck.
Thoughts?
Again, the non-traditional way of telling the traditional story… This Death is quiet and meditative, but the exact opposite to the Hanged Man. The HM is expectant stillness, this is more of a fading away. It seems to embody the wisdom of life collected and ending, the ephemeral nature of the physical body, of Life. The fresh beauty of the orchid contrasts with the withered age of the being.
Traditional Death cards reflect the Tarot’s early days where Death clears the field of all - King and Beggar – equally (The Black Death specifically). The cycle of Life reaches its apex where the Baby becomes King and becomes the fodder for new Life.
The Praying Mantis is interesting. I did a quick search on symbolism and “Mantis” is Greek for ‘prophet’. It would seem that stillness is still the theme as we continue along this part of the deck.
Thoughts?