WanderingStar
decks based on RWS but variations create unique meanings 5 pentacles
i'm not sure if there is a better forum for this but let's talk tarot.
i've been doing a study on my Lo Scarabeo Mermaid deck. I've been using this deck for i think three years and i am just now having break throughs! instead of using traditional RWS meanings based on his imagery, colors and specific symbols, I am looking for those same elements which are varied in my deck.. the little white book literally has about one or two sentences to describe the artists choice of colors and representations of the suit, and like 4 words for each card. based on the insight gained from that book and just admitting this deck is about sex, passion and romance, i've been analyzing each card and their distinct symbols.
it's been fantastic, there is definitely a distinct different in many cards that I just never really "got" when i tried to unite the imagery to the "definitions". so for any other mermaid deck users, which seems to be few and far between, i'll share my studies through an external link if it's okay.
here is the one that confuses me, five of pentacles
http://picasaweb.google.com/ARKANIA.SPIRIT/MermaidsTAROT?feat=embedwebsite#5345504697812584578
one mermaid is blindfolded, she is either choosing not to see or can not see the truth or something clearly. she is physically weak, and she puts all her faith into the other mermaid who is boldly guiding her, even blocking her mouth with her extended arm.
however, the guide is leading the weakened mermaid away from the five "pentacles" in the window of the "safe haven" structure (similar structure shown in 4 swords as a safe haven). so, why is the mermaid being guided away from the pentacles and structure?
is this about duality? i drew this card with another where she is pointed right at a large red fish in the other card, fish are about following instincts and allowing your intuition to guide you with clarity so you can manage your passions wisely. the mermaids bodies are so close together, it could imply duality, like the blindfolded mermaid is weak, can not see clearly and is tired, however the guiding mermaid could represent her intuition which she whole heartedly trusts. maybe it's about following those instincts when you can't "see" where to go or what is "true" in a distressing situation or time in your life. but the weird thing is, she is going away from the pentacles... passing that safe haven right up, are her instincts betraying her or is she being misguided by someone else. hmmm?
thoughts?
i'm not sure if there is a better forum for this but let's talk tarot.
i've been doing a study on my Lo Scarabeo Mermaid deck. I've been using this deck for i think three years and i am just now having break throughs! instead of using traditional RWS meanings based on his imagery, colors and specific symbols, I am looking for those same elements which are varied in my deck.. the little white book literally has about one or two sentences to describe the artists choice of colors and representations of the suit, and like 4 words for each card. based on the insight gained from that book and just admitting this deck is about sex, passion and romance, i've been analyzing each card and their distinct symbols.
it's been fantastic, there is definitely a distinct different in many cards that I just never really "got" when i tried to unite the imagery to the "definitions". so for any other mermaid deck users, which seems to be few and far between, i'll share my studies through an external link if it's okay.
here is the one that confuses me, five of pentacles
http://picasaweb.google.com/ARKANIA.SPIRIT/MermaidsTAROT?feat=embedwebsite#5345504697812584578
one mermaid is blindfolded, she is either choosing not to see or can not see the truth or something clearly. she is physically weak, and she puts all her faith into the other mermaid who is boldly guiding her, even blocking her mouth with her extended arm.
however, the guide is leading the weakened mermaid away from the five "pentacles" in the window of the "safe haven" structure (similar structure shown in 4 swords as a safe haven). so, why is the mermaid being guided away from the pentacles and structure?
is this about duality? i drew this card with another where she is pointed right at a large red fish in the other card, fish are about following instincts and allowing your intuition to guide you with clarity so you can manage your passions wisely. the mermaids bodies are so close together, it could imply duality, like the blindfolded mermaid is weak, can not see clearly and is tired, however the guiding mermaid could represent her intuition which she whole heartedly trusts. maybe it's about following those instincts when you can't "see" where to go or what is "true" in a distressing situation or time in your life. but the weird thing is, she is going away from the pentacles... passing that safe haven right up, are her instincts betraying her or is she being misguided by someone else. hmmm?
thoughts?