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Amber Tarot : Florence Magnin. Puzzle Michèle Wilson, 5000 pieces
Nine tarot cards completed!
I'm still enjoying the process, not noticing the huge amounts of time going by.
Card four: The Magician - unique, talented and self aware. On the table in front of him lie the contents of The Fool's knapsack: a wand, a cup, a sword and a pentacle. The Magician has deep knowledge of the purpose of each and has learned to blend their energies, elements and qualities to create all kinds of magic. He is a master of illusion and will have you doubting what you see, or convince you that you see something other than you do. When The Magician appears it would be advisable for you to look closer or deeper into your situation as everything may not be as it appears.
Card five: The Queen of Pentacles ( representative of the element of Earth) -The Queen of Pentacles is very much a homebody and so likes to spend a lot of time in or around the house. She considers her home and garden her sanctuary and feels secure there. The Queen of Pentacles enjoys status and social prestige. Therefore she likes her things, her possessions and to luxuriate in all her success has afforded her. This Queen turning up in your reading can represent prosperity.
Of the characters in the novel, "The Chronicles of Amber" she is Fiona.
Card six: The World Card - a woman stands in the centre of a large Laurel Wreath. The woman is naked except for a flowing sash which swirls around her body. She holds two wands loosely in her hands. The woman appears to be in motion, as if in dance. The Laurel Wreath symbolises her success and achievements. Infinity symbols suggest an awareness that there is no beginning or end, and that like The World itself, life is continuously moving and rotating. This leads to her understanding that although this particular journey may be over for her right now, more will come to follow. Life is constantly renewing itself and the Universe will not permit stagnation for that will lead to decay. The apparent movement of The Woman’s body within the Laurel Wreath suggests this very understanding. She may have achieved her goals, found fulfilment and inner-happiness but there are many more goals to achieve and other mountains to climb. If she were to stand still she would die and for her death is not an option. She only believes in rebirth and renewal. Death is but an illusion.
Card seven: The Wheel of Fortune -There is great depth to The Wheel of Fortune for it teaches us some hard lessons. As far as the Sphinx (sitting at top of wheel) is concerned there is no fortune or ‘Lady Luck’ involved in which part of The Wheel you ride on, for be it on the downward or upward turn you are fully responsible for your position. No finger can be pointed at another in blame or that fate or the Gods are shining down on or cursing you. You got here all by yourself and the Sphinx advises that if you are clever and wise you should stop and be observant as to how you got where you are on The Wheel, for it is not by chance. Be it on the upward or downward turn it is the right place for you at this point of time. However, The Wheel is in constant motion so wherever you are on it, remember that this time too will pass, the Wheel will turn once more and what is in the now will soon become the past.
Card eight: The Page of Cups - represents the emotional level of consciousness and are associated with love, feelings, relationships and connections. The Page of Cups is dressed in a blue tunic with floral print all over it. The young man stands alone on the seashore with a single golden cup in his hand. The Page of Cups indicates the surprising and unexpected nature of inspiration that comes to us from the realm of the unconscious and the spirit. Inspiration is seen to be something which comes upon us most unexpectedly and often in a manner which we do not understand.
Of the characters in the novel, The Chronicles of Amber, he is Gerard.
Card nine: King of Swords - stands for the law and the enforcement of it. He presides over the courts, the police force and forensics. He is determined to bring matters to a just and fair conclusion by dealing with the ultimate facts laid bare before him regardless of people’s feelings or dramatic displays of emotions. For him to achieve this it is imperative that he remains impartial to the human elements involved in his decision-making process. The King of Swords appearing in a reading especially if the Justice card accompanies it can represent legal issues surrounding you or decisions being made. Solicitors, lawyers, courtrooms and legal documents may be relevant. When upright his appearance suggests that the outcome will be in your favour or that it will be fair and balanced.
Of the characters in the novel, The Chronicles of Amber, he is Oberon.
(Information is from the Truly Teach Me Tarot site)
Time so far: 46hrs
Amber Tarot : Florence Magnin. Puzzle Michèle Wilson, 5000 pieces
Nine tarot cards completed!
I'm still enjoying the process, not noticing the huge amounts of time going by.
Card four: The Magician - unique, talented and self aware. On the table in front of him lie the contents of The Fool's knapsack: a wand, a cup, a sword and a pentacle. The Magician has deep knowledge of the purpose of each and has learned to blend their energies, elements and qualities to create all kinds of magic. He is a master of illusion and will have you doubting what you see, or convince you that you see something other than you do. When The Magician appears it would be advisable for you to look closer or deeper into your situation as everything may not be as it appears.
Card five: The Queen of Pentacles ( representative of the element of Earth) -The Queen of Pentacles is very much a homebody and so likes to spend a lot of time in or around the house. She considers her home and garden her sanctuary and feels secure there. The Queen of Pentacles enjoys status and social prestige. Therefore she likes her things, her possessions and to luxuriate in all her success has afforded her. This Queen turning up in your reading can represent prosperity.
Of the characters in the novel, "The Chronicles of Amber" she is Fiona.
Card six: The World Card - a woman stands in the centre of a large Laurel Wreath. The woman is naked except for a flowing sash which swirls around her body. She holds two wands loosely in her hands. The woman appears to be in motion, as if in dance. The Laurel Wreath symbolises her success and achievements. Infinity symbols suggest an awareness that there is no beginning or end, and that like The World itself, life is continuously moving and rotating. This leads to her understanding that although this particular journey may be over for her right now, more will come to follow. Life is constantly renewing itself and the Universe will not permit stagnation for that will lead to decay. The apparent movement of The Woman’s body within the Laurel Wreath suggests this very understanding. She may have achieved her goals, found fulfilment and inner-happiness but there are many more goals to achieve and other mountains to climb. If she were to stand still she would die and for her death is not an option. She only believes in rebirth and renewal. Death is but an illusion.
Card seven: The Wheel of Fortune -There is great depth to The Wheel of Fortune for it teaches us some hard lessons. As far as the Sphinx (sitting at top of wheel) is concerned there is no fortune or ‘Lady Luck’ involved in which part of The Wheel you ride on, for be it on the downward or upward turn you are fully responsible for your position. No finger can be pointed at another in blame or that fate or the Gods are shining down on or cursing you. You got here all by yourself and the Sphinx advises that if you are clever and wise you should stop and be observant as to how you got where you are on The Wheel, for it is not by chance. Be it on the upward or downward turn it is the right place for you at this point of time. However, The Wheel is in constant motion so wherever you are on it, remember that this time too will pass, the Wheel will turn once more and what is in the now will soon become the past.
Card eight: The Page of Cups - represents the emotional level of consciousness and are associated with love, feelings, relationships and connections. The Page of Cups is dressed in a blue tunic with floral print all over it. The young man stands alone on the seashore with a single golden cup in his hand. The Page of Cups indicates the surprising and unexpected nature of inspiration that comes to us from the realm of the unconscious and the spirit. Inspiration is seen to be something which comes upon us most unexpectedly and often in a manner which we do not understand.
Of the characters in the novel, The Chronicles of Amber, he is Gerard.
Card nine: King of Swords - stands for the law and the enforcement of it. He presides over the courts, the police force and forensics. He is determined to bring matters to a just and fair conclusion by dealing with the ultimate facts laid bare before him regardless of people’s feelings or dramatic displays of emotions. For him to achieve this it is imperative that he remains impartial to the human elements involved in his decision-making process. The King of Swords appearing in a reading especially if the Justice card accompanies it can represent legal issues surrounding you or decisions being made. Solicitors, lawyers, courtrooms and legal documents may be relevant. When upright his appearance suggests that the outcome will be in your favour or that it will be fair and balanced.
Of the characters in the novel, The Chronicles of Amber, he is Oberon.
(Information is from the Truly Teach Me Tarot site)
Time so far: 46hrs