#Arcana Culture

[comparativetarot]

The Fool. Art by Arcana Culture, from The Land of Stories Tarot.

The story of Fool's Card comes from "Alice in Wonderland", a famous children's literature work created by Lewis Carroll, a British writer and mathematics teacher at Oxford University in the nineteenth century. It mainly tells the adventure story that a little girl named Alice enters a wonderful world after following a Mr. Rabbit who behaves like a human into the rabbit hole.

[liusia-piu]

🪶Kharakternyk

A kharakternyk was a Cossack who was credited with possessing magical powers or was gifted by another witch (Asra?). The image of the Cossack character began to take shape during the Zaporozhian Sich, when magical powers were attributed to Cossack leaders by their subordinates. Later, the kharakternyks were reflected in Ukrainian folklore and folk beliefs as invulnerable to bullets, i.e. immortal warriors (something like Ilya?), capable of transforming into animals, enchanting weapons, etc.

[the-razzdazzler]

whiteboard shenanigans

[local-magpie]

2/9/25. working on a design for goblins in an upcoming fabula game; working on my boy. considering wayfarer/arcanist/invoker, i'm not super interested in the travel mechanics but i want the companion to do the party tanking so i don't have to 😅 so i suppose i will learn to appreciate them

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

Summary: MC does not get resurrected by Asra, on account of him finding his parents earlier and getting talked out of it. Instead he falls for an increasingly erratic Julian (because of the horrors in the dungeons). Not exactly relevant, but he still tries to kill Lucio like a moron.

Author: @morellanimmermehr

Note from mod: hi what are the odds of getting two completely different fics called True North from two completely different fandoms submitted

[cheriafreya]

done with E lucevan le stelle's story... what a ride

[popculturetarot]

The Fool doesn’t know much and might or might not learn. He does a lot of idiotic things and while one day he might be something of merit (or he might never rise to the occasion) but right now he should just be ignored as he is only beginning on his journey through life.

[jgoddesstarot]

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[tiphyrow]

Day 1: Heterochromia

This was my MC for the Arcana visual novel! Their name was Abyis. I was really into the game around six years ago and while I’m not anymore I still love all the art from it. I never ended up using this character anywhere else but I did steal their name for a different oc of mine.

If your wondering my fave was Asra until Portia got a route lol

Old art below <3

The original art ;)

[iliveforyouilongforyouvesuvia]

Hi. I'm just curious. Maybe You can explain it or telle.how it works!? I have no idea...

There is a thing with new blogs or blogs that are not 100% arcana related that make really nice fan arts or headcanons or memes that are totally lacking in likes and reblogs and then some posts just randomly hit 200 hearts in one day. Does it have something to do withcreator past on Tumblr or there are some unwritten rules or it's just magic of followers and users not checking the arcana tag in main searching bar ? Because sometimes I see good content (or something that looks nice for me) and I don't know if I should like or reblog it because there moght be a secret thing a untold story of person x being problematic in past or something and no one tell others or it's just accidental lottery of what will be enjoyed by mass or what will stay in shadows? Please I'm sometimes literally afraid of liking something if main popular blogs don't attest it before me as nice or safe.

An Arcana Brainrot Essay

Hiya friend!

I get where you're coming from, and to be completely honest, this is something I struggle with a lot in fandom spaces too. I'm going to go ahead and write my little (700 word) essay response in hopes that you find something useful here. I don't have all the answers, but I do have a few tips that have helped me. :)

(You can skip straight to the bold part for my older sibling thoughts on toxic fandom spaces)

About the random posts blowing up, tumblr as a platform works differently from other social medias in that it doesn't really have an algorithm. You encounter new content mostly through what the blogs you follow post/reblog and through the tags you follow. Don't feel weird about checking the tags too often, I scroll through the Arcana's tag at least four times a day because I like to obsess like that. ^.^

Newer blogs also won't have their posts show up until they've been posting regularly for some time (I think it took mine two weeks), and then there's factors like blaze and different posting times to consider. It's not weird to engage with something that has very few likes. It most probably just means that other people haven't had the chance to see it.

About problematic creators and the toxic side of fandoms:

One of the special things about being part of a fandom is sharing an emotional investment in the same content with a whole group of people. Fictional characters, situations, and stories have a capacity to speak to us from inside our imaginations and emotions in a way that most real people can't. It's what fuels such a deep attachment to the content we enjoy together.

It's also why seeing content that you find problematic or maybe just don't vibe with can feel so upsetting. It's easy for creators to say "if you don't like it, scroll past," but that can be hard to do when it concerns a character you're deeply invested in. It takes a decent amount of emotional maturity to agree to disagree with someone's opinions or viewpoints when it's about something that's personally impactful.

The way people follow through on that really ranges. Some people like characters that make them feel safe or comforted, so they stick to the parts of the fandom that focus on canon-typical things and don't delve too much into personal opinions and interpretations. Other people really benefit from using characters and dynamics they relate to to unpack certain things, and that's where you'll find a lot more opinionated discourse. And where you find opinions, you'll find disagreement, and when that disagreement concerns emotionally charged subjects, things can get heated and hurtful.

My point is that different types of content engage different types of conversations. Feeling fear or anxiety around which conversations you find yourself in is completely valid, especially when you're not sure who you're listening or talking to. I have two pieces of advice for this:

First, choose wisdom over fear. Make wise choices. If you see something you really like, don't engage with it mindlessly. Think about what you're looking at and recognize what it means to you, and then any engagement that comes of that is a decision you can grow from. If someone asks you later, "why did you like this?" you'll have a good reason, even if it wasn't well informed.

Second, know what you're looking for. All fandoms have toxic and problematic sides, just like how all people have toxic and problematic sides. What makes a difference is what you choose to do with it.

When you want to know if something is good but you're not in a position to judge it, take a look at the space around it. Take a look at the effect it has on other people. Who would feel welcome on this page? Who wouldn't? Who would feel respected by this creator? Who wouldn't? Why is that?

This sounds like a lot of work to do when all you want is to enjoy something you love with other people who love it too. For what it's worth, it gets easier as your brain builds these thought habits. You'll find your space and your people in good time. That's what fandom is really all about in the first place!

If you can't find a logical reason but something or someone just gives you the ick, trust your gut.

Even when you see something that hurts your connection to a character or story you're invested in, learn how to step away.

If you find something new and you're not sure what to think, keep your mind open and engaged.

And finally, be ready to make mistakes. Be ready for the creators you admire to make mistakes. Learn how to forgive yourself, and you'll find that forgiving others comes a little bit more easily too.

Cheers friend, and may you find every good thing you're looking for!

- brainrot

[blackered]

I should draw the entirety of the M6 eating sweet pamonha.

but I also wanna draw them eating other typical foods eventually be it each character alone or with others. That being said I'm accepting suggestions 🫶

[comparativetarot]

Queen of Swords. Art by Arcana Culture, from The Land of Stories Tarot.

[wiltingdecay]

shitty parent company profiting off of fandom antisemitism. we are in hell

[new-aleria]

Did you Know?

Did you know that the Feast of Embers, one of New Aleria’s most cherished traditions, was born from desperation and divine intervention during the first year of the Great Migration?

When the settlers arrived in what would later become New Aleria, they were already weakened by the Spring Death, a devastating plague that had claimed many lives during their journey. As winter descended, it brought biting cold, starvation, and sickness. Their rations dwindled, and the harsh landscape offered little to hunt or gather. The few who could still work were too frail to chop wood, leaving the survivors vulnerable to the bitter frost.

Among them was a young girl named Liora, barely more than a child, who knelt in the snow and prayed to the gods for mercy. That night, her prayer was answered. A miraculous fire ignited in the center of their encampment, burning brightly without fuel. The flame provided warmth and hope, shielding the settlers from the cruel winter. Shortly after, the weather softened, and an early spring brought new life to the land.

Liora’s faith and the divine intervention she inspired became legendary. Upon her death years later, she was canonized as Saint Liora, the Bringer of Light. Her remains were originally buried near the encampment where the miracle occurred, but her grave later became a sacred site of pilgrimage.

Fearing her legacy would be overshadowed by time, the Ondorian Church exhumed her body and then reburied her in the grand cathedral of Sanctus Vitae in Ondoria, believing her divine connection warranted a place of greater reverence. Today, her tomb lies beneath the cathedral’s central altar, adorned with carvings depicting the miraculous flame and the early settlers she saved.

The Feast of Embers continues to honor Saint Liora’s memory. Each winter, grand bonfires are lit across New Aleria to symbolize the divine flame that sustained their ancestors, uniting the kingdom in gratitude and reverence for the gods and their saintly messenger. With a grand feast and many ways to celebrate including games and fun festivities like fire dancing!

signed, Annette Vallee <3

[arizonasandwitch]

November 8, 2024: Reversed Strength

Query: Nothing specific, just want to know if there is any good advice for today?

Reversed: So the deck decided the advice I need today involved a reversed strength card. I think of this like meltdown Britney Spears: her infamous breakdown that sent her into conservatorship and all the stress she had under its control. With a reversed Britney, I think the deck could be pointing out strong emotions, stressful situations, and the need for a break.

If you see this in a draw, it could mean that you believe your brain's lie that right now you cannot get through 'it.'

There’s a high chance that you, or someone you love, is losing passion for one of their favorite things. Jealousy grows because all you see in your friends is success while you feel like the biggest Imposter that Ever Imposter-ed. Depression looms, to the point it could make one withdraw from society to become the ultimate shut-in. Reversed Strength is a warning to seek out assistance so this does not happen.

Either way, gain confidence in yourself and unleash your inner Britney Bitch. 

Upright Getting Britney, Bitch! Upright means that you’re showing a strength of will and body. Things are getting tough, but you got this, okay!! You’re resilient, kind, and compassionate, and the sort of person people WANT to succeed. Just keep up the good work!

[blueheartbooks]

"Bridging the Mystical Realm: Exploring 'The Illustrated Key To The Tarot' by L. W. de Laurence"

L. W. de Laurence's "The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination" stands as a classic work that has guided countless enthusiasts through the intricate tapestry of the tarot. From the moment one embarks on this journey through the pages of de Laurence's comprehensive guide, it becomes evident that the author possesses a deep and nuanced understanding of the mystical world of divination.

The title itself, "The Illustrated Key to the Tarot," alludes to the invaluable resource that lies within these pages. De Laurence's approach is both scholarly and accessible, making this work suitable for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers to the world of tarot. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the learning experience, providing visual cues that complement the detailed explanations of each card's symbolism, meaning, and potential interpretations.

The book serves as a masterful introduction to the tarot, elucidating the origins of this ancient system and its evolution over the centuries. De Laurence navigates through the symbolism of the major and minor arcana with clarity, unraveling the threads of esoteric wisdom that connect each card. The historical context and cultural influences that have shaped the tarot are meticulously explored, providing readers with a holistic understanding of this divinatory art.

What sets "The Illustrated Key to the Tarot" apart is its practical approach to divination. De Laurence not only unveils the symbolic language of the tarot but also offers guidance on how to conduct readings. The inclusion of spreads, interpretations, and examples ensures that readers can immediately begin applying their newfound knowledge. This blend of theory and practical application makes the book a valuable tool for those seeking to deepen their tarot practice.

However, it is crucial to acknowledge the controversial nature of L. W. de Laurence, a figure whose contributions to occult literature have been both praised and criticized. His influence on the dissemination of esoteric knowledge is undeniable, yet his methods and business practices have sparked debates within the occult community. Readers approaching this work should be aware of the historical context surrounding the author and approach the material with discernment.

In conclusion, "The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination" by L. W. de Laurence stands as a timeless guide to the mystical art of tarot reading. Whether one is a novice seeking an entry point into the world of divination or an experienced practitioner aiming to deepen their understanding, this book provides a rich tapestry of knowledge and insight. De Laurence's meticulous exploration of the tarot's symbolism, coupled with practical applications, ensures that this work remains a valuable resource for those who wish to unlock the secrets veiled within the cards.

L. W. de Laurence's "The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination" is available in Amazon in paperback 13.99$ and hardcover 21.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 277

Language: English

Rating: 8/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat