Artistic Disclaimer: The cards which are shown are from the Shadowscapes deck, by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. You can see the deck here: https://www.shadowscapes.com/Tarot/cardsmain.php?suit=0 The work Ms. Law does is full of grace and beauty and I cannot recommend her enough as an artist. I was thrilled when she came out with a deck of cards featuring her artwork. Please respect the artist and give credit if you share these or any artwork belonging to anyone.
Meaning Disclaimer: All information below is based on my own practices and interpretations. Everyone can and should come to their own meanings as needed. The given meaning for a card is where you start. Look at the card, look at where it sits in the deck. Is it reversed? Does that mean the opposite of the original meaning, or simply a temperamental change? Does one image suddenly speak to you more than ever? Listen to your gut…and speak your truth
The Fool – Card 0
The fool is the first card in the Major Arcana. Card Zero. The standard meanings are:
Upright: When the Fool card is upright in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes new beginnings, new adventures, new opportunities, unlimited possibilities, pleasure, passion, thoughtlessness, and rashness. The warning associated with this card could be that you need to stop daydreaming, and you should watch where you are going or you could fall and seem like a fool.
Reversed: When the Fool card is reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes a bad decision, indecision, apathy, hesitation, and a faulty choice. It can be a new beginning you’re not thrilled about.
My meanings: As I said, this is where you begin. I tend to see this card as full of joy and innocence. The saying is “God protects fools and children” and while sadly this is not always true, I apply that to this card. There is a good hearted yearning towards the new, the unknown. It is a feeling of wanting to fly and not being held down by your own expectations. This is a brand new start.
When I read it reversed, I tend to see this as a need to MAKE a new start, to find a way to recapture the childhood joy of waking up on a summer morning with the whole day ahead of you and nothing to do but play. (or read if you were me.)
Image study of this card: As you look at this card, you see person enjoying the wind, enjoying the freedom. She is unafraid to be on her precipice, she doesn’t even see the risk. Her companions are happy to be with her, the fox is content and safe, the birds, the bees, and the butterflies are representative of the freedom of going where the wind takes you. She is happy and content, and at the same time raring to go. She has a star (or sun) on her foot, she carries her wishes with her wherever she goes. She stands above beauty and love and has a view of all of creation. She is ready for the next step, be it small or grand.
The Magician – Card 1
The magician is the second card in the Major Arcana. Card One. The standard meanings are:
Upright: When the Magician card is upright in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes originality, creativity, skill, self-confidence, and dexterity. The card means you will be given an idea, a solution to a problem, an ambitious career, a love life, or a job. You must trust in your big brain to help you find what you need and let the world open up to you.
Reversed: When the Magician card is reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes weakness of will, insecurity, delay, and lack of imagination. You also need to be on the lookout for major opportunities and take care to not let them pass you by. Keep those eyes peeled. You also want to be wary of people in your life who might be untrustworthy and try to avoid them. Say no to snakes in the grass. Embrace your bright future.
My Meanings: When I do a reading, this card generally symbolizes the need to trust oneself. You have the skills, although they may be more esoteric than you usually use. You can do this. Utilize your creativity and your instincts…but do so thoughtfully. Don’t just dive into things, that is what the fool would do. Be sure you are right, then go ahead.
When reversed, I read it as a warning that you do not have all the information you need to proceed apace. You may be just fine, but it would be a really good idea to do more research and make sure. It may seem strange that a card focusing on Magic is one I emphasis thinking or knowledge on, but the two are not mutually exclusive. There is a time for instinct alone. This is not it.
Image Study of this card:
While he is also on a precipice, he does not have the foolhardy confidence as his predecessor. He is balanced to a very specific point. He is, however, very much in control of his environment. He commands air (the wings) but rarely chooses to use that skill. Instead, he relies on what he can conjure for his enlightenment. And he is good at conjuring. He does not ignore, per say, the beauty around him, but he does not let it effect him in any specific way. He acknowledges it, then moves on. His skill is in taking in knowledge and applying instinct to find an answer or way to proceed.
So there you have it. The first Saturday card post. (A little early, but still…close enough.)
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