agent199
In 'The New Tarot Handbook' the Queen of Wands is noted as being known as the 'Witch card' because of the cat familiar.
I got to thinking and wonder why I have not seen anywhere that the Queen of Pentacles could also be a powerful 'Witch card'.
Is it because Waite thought highly of the QoP and since he was a Christian Mystic, that its off-limits?
And there are no limits really, just saying.
And mind you, he does describe her as 'she contemplates her symbol (the pentacle) and may see worlds therein'.
After all, the goddesses are known for their connections to hares.
Hop to spring. The lucky rabbit's foot. The hare totem. Being in tune with lunar cycles. Etc.
What are others thoughts on this?
Also, wouldn't The High Priestess also be possibly considered a 'Witch card' because of the crescent moon symbolism shown twice on the card (her crown and the moon at her feet)?
Waite even mentions Isis in her description but then there is all the other stuff that throws that idea off (J and B pillars).
I got to thinking and wonder why I have not seen anywhere that the Queen of Pentacles could also be a powerful 'Witch card'.
Is it because Waite thought highly of the QoP and since he was a Christian Mystic, that its off-limits?
And there are no limits really, just saying.
And mind you, he does describe her as 'she contemplates her symbol (the pentacle) and may see worlds therein'.
After all, the goddesses are known for their connections to hares.
Hop to spring. The lucky rabbit's foot. The hare totem. Being in tune with lunar cycles. Etc.
What are others thoughts on this?
Also, wouldn't The High Priestess also be possibly considered a 'Witch card' because of the crescent moon symbolism shown twice on the card (her crown and the moon at her feet)?
Waite even mentions Isis in her description but then there is all the other stuff that throws that idea off (J and B pillars).