Post by GateKeeper on Sept 21, 2012 22:17:48 GMT
Calmness ----- Free-flowing love ----- Trust
Tranquility ----- Peace of mind ----- Pure essence
Hope - Serenity ----- Inspiration ----- Generosity
Optimism ----- Joy ----- Faith ----- Regeneration
Good will ----- Optimism ----- Harmony ----- Renewal of forces
Rider-Waite symbolism
A. E. Waite was a key figure in the development of modern Tarot interpretations; however, not all interpretations follow his philosophy.
The bird nested on the tree bears resemblance to the Ibis, a bird which was venerated by the ancient Egyptians as a symbol of the god Thoth.
There are altogether 8 stars which account for the 8 minor astrological planets (excluding the sun and moon which have their own respective cards). This is inclusive of Pluto - at the time of the deck's illustration an unknown planet X (Pluto was officially discovered in 1930). According to Waite the main star is l'Etoile Flamboyante of the Masonic tradition.
The pool of water refers to the subconscious or the universal. The land refers to the material world. The natural woman or goddess of Nature renews both. The two pitchers represent integration of the two opposite sides of our nature. Usually divined as hope for the future, it may indicate good things to come in the things represented by cards that may be close to the star in a reading layout.
The Star represents a moment of renewed hope, inspiration and discovery. The turmoil of escape from the Devil depicted on the previous trump in the series (The Tower) is over, indicating calm after the storm. It is a breakthrough, a new opportunity to rise to higher state of consciousness. It is the first of 3 cards of increasing light, indicating we may be receiving greater clarity. A higher pathway is becoming visible. We may solve a mystery, discover secrets, or gain ideas in meditation.
The ladder of planets by which we climb the mystical journey is visible in the sky. In the Fool's or Hero's Journey, the Star indicates that we are approaching the goal of enlightenment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_(Tarot_card)
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