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According to Michael Hurst's theory, the Trumps of the tarot occur in a 6-9-7 sequence. Some evidence for that might be the simple arrangement of 21 trumps in a triangle.
When this is done there is a 1-2-3 row arrangement, that accords with his theory.
The bottom row of the first 6 cards are the Estates of man.
The next 2 rows of 9 cards are the Allegories of Life
The last 3 rows of 6 cards are the Celestial Realm.
The final card, the World, is Christ triumphant, and naturally is above all other cards. The World represents the summation of the whole, as its number, 21, represents the 21 cards of the triangle.
The fourfold nature of the design of the World also serves as a link to the four suits of the elements.
Notice the position of Justice, balanced perfectly between the other two Virtues of Strength and Temperance. This not only explains the absence of the fourth virtue, (Prudence), but also explains why the Virtues are in their particular places, rather than all grouped together, as can be found in some traditions.
Litlluw
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According to Michael Hurst's theory, the Trumps of the tarot occur in a 6-9-7 sequence. Some evidence for that might be the simple arrangement of 21 trumps in a triangle.
When this is done there is a 1-2-3 row arrangement, that accords with his theory.
The bottom row of the first 6 cards are the Estates of man.
The next 2 rows of 9 cards are the Allegories of Life
The last 3 rows of 6 cards are the Celestial Realm.
The final card, the World, is Christ triumphant, and naturally is above all other cards. The World represents the summation of the whole, as its number, 21, represents the 21 cards of the triangle.
The fourfold nature of the design of the World also serves as a link to the four suits of the elements.
Notice the position of Justice, balanced perfectly between the other two Virtues of Strength and Temperance. This not only explains the absence of the fourth virtue, (Prudence), but also explains why the Virtues are in their particular places, rather than all grouped together, as can be found in some traditions.
Litlluw
RLG