#tarot correspondences

[dragons-breathwitch]

[helgahaze]

Astrology of Tarot Practice

Tarot, astrology, magic, spiritual, meditative, energy practices, and even some areas of psychology basically operate on the fuel of outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

In the birth chart of a person deeply interested in such activities, these planets are highly likely:

Related to the 1st house,

Are strong, dominant planets,

Have aspects with the Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus, or Mars.

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto provide a specific background in worldview and personal vibe, which inevitably reflects on the style of practice, regardless of whether tarot is a simple interest, hobby, or professional activity.

Below, see how it works for each of the outer planets.

Pluto

A brilliant analyst and researcher. Digs deep. Feels relations and connections. Understands how to manage them. Naturally senses vulnerabilities, flaws, and bugs. Works quietly and secluded, then produces results all at once. Ignites from the excavation of everything shadowy, repressed, unconscious, dark, and magical.

Pluto is like a cat who proudly lays out a dead mouse right in front of you. Mercilessly and frankly, in plain sight.

The closest character in tarot court cards: Queen of Wands.

Ideal tarot activity: digging out the causes of problems, picking through trauma, magic, shadow work, tarot as a tool for transformation.

Uranus

A detached genius engineer. Needs to make calculations and then produce the result. In its own unique style, with a focus on the future. Builds multidimensional information models and masterfully navigates them. Goes from the general to the specific.

Has intuitive intelligence. Processes information with lightning speed. Finds connections and parallels that carry the essence. An excellent forecaster and strategist.

The closest character in tarot court cards: King/Knight of Swords.

Ideal tarot activity: planning and forecasting, developing paths to goals, cause-and-effect relations, tarot as a tool to clear the mind and untangle.

Neptune

Works as a translator. Relies on intuition. Feels the world as a whole living, breathing organism. Sees and understands reality through metaphors, images, and symbols better than directly. Loves to solve mysteries and riddles.

Creates an atmosphere of magic, a soft, enveloping, polyphonic vibe of meanings, in contrast with the dead mice of Pluto and the mathematical structure of Uranus.

The closest character in tarot court cards: Queen of Cups.

Ideal tarot activity: self-help, self-discovery, spirituality, search for inspiration, meditation, intuition development.

These examples were written with a focus on tarot reading, but you can easily project these key style patterns of each planet onto other spiritual or magical practices.

[seafoamreadings]

Hi! I really enjoy your blog, and thought I'd throw a question your way that is both astrology and tarot related. I've seen some info online that associates specific tarot cards with a given sign. I think usually these are meant to be read as sun signs, but do you think there's a more accurate way to go about it? What cards do you associate with each sign? Or if you'd rather talk in more specifics, what tarot cards would you associate with Pisces sun, Scorpio moon, Leo rising? Thanks!

ooh fun question, thank you for including tarot!! i like to remind everyone periodically that's where i have my real roots :) i have been doing astrology for a little over 8 years but i have been doing tarot for much, much longer, and my whole entire family is a tarot family - my mom has been doing this since she was quite young so it predates my existence in my genes. i am the only one who does astrology though lol.

those associations are actually what got me into astrology in the first place. i was a tarot-only girl for a long time and scoffed at such frivolous pursuits as astrology ;) (now look at me, lol)

they are usually meant to be the sign itself, not any particular planet in a sign and not any querent's sign. most, not all but certainly most, of these correspondences come from golden dawn and similar ceremonial esoteric traditions, with some deviations from that system like crowley's (although such deviations are still very similar).

so the chariot for example has the correspondence cancer. for at least the RWS deck and arthur waite's plans for it, that was just cancer, not the sun in cancer, not anything in cancer. just that sign, cancer, and its energies.

now, crowley's thoth deck is layered and layered and layered with extra symbolism. the chariot is still cancer. but you have things a little more specific in the minor arcana, like off the top of my head the four of wands in the thoth deck is called completion, and it is associated specifically with venus in aries.

so it's going to depend on what deck you are using, and whether you are comfortable applying eg the crowleyan themes to other decks. nothing stops you from doing that and it can be useful, but it's not necessarily the intended use, and purists might frown on it. i am not a purist.

a lot of modern artists who make their own decks don't necessarily include any such associations. you could choose to read them utterly without the astrology, or you could project one of these systems onto the deck.

personally when i read cards i don't delve into those astrological correspondences UNLESS something pings in my intuition that reminds me to do so. then it turns out to be relevant. but those are strictly intuitive choices i make on a reading by reading, card by card basis. AND in my head/intuition it changes somewhat. i may draw like, a king of cups, and be like oh, some water sign man. could be any of the water signs. at other times i may have the thoth deck in mind or be holding the actual thoth deck, in which case crowley's intended meaning was specifically the degrees in the last decan of aquarius and the first two decans of pisces, and lady frida harris drew a crab on the card, so i might think more specifically of cancer.

there is a story i think from rachel pollack? about drawing the chariot and a diagnosis, medically, of cancer - a weird association with that card but a valid one. (rachel pollack was a very cool lady btw, if you aren't familiar with her, look into her life and work!)

it's all so situational!

just for fun though, with no particular deck in mind and going strictly based on vibes for the big three you mentioned (some folks may disagree with my picks here) i would say page of cups for pisces sun, the high priestess for scorpio moon, three of wands for leo rising. (but there's not really any tradition applied here. just vibes and my brain.)

thanks again for the very cool question, love this :)

[hiswitchcraft]

Hi! Me again!

I'm working on the swords suit finally, and I'm getting stuck on the Nine of Swords. The two main meanings I'm getting are guilt/loss and anxiety/depression. While I know those can overlap, the descriptions seem to make them seem distinct from each other. Imaginary penny for your thoughts, friendo?

The Nine of Swords

Some keywords for the Nine of Swords in the upright position from the Rider Waite deck’s pamphlet of keywords are "Death, failure, miscarriage, delay, deception, disappointment, and despair."

Then in the guide to the Linestrider Tarot we've got "Anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, worry, self torment, despair."

Biddy tarot has a few for us as well "Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares."

And finally in the guide to my favorite deck, the Fyodor Pavlov tarot, we have this... "The Nine of swords is the "nightmare card." In our safest place we are vulnerable and prone to the problems that plague us. Sometimes all we want to do is crawl into the safety of our bed, away from our worries, anxieties, problems - only to have it all chase us there too, amplified to bad dreams that won't let us rest even in unconscious."

and...

"So, the Nine of Swords shows us the dangers that plague us, but it also reminds us that they may not be as substantial as we think. And when the monsters come, perhaps rather than hiding ourselves from their sight, we ought to sit with them in the dark and learn their nature to better understand them - and what they tell us about ourselves."

All of that being said at first I was going to say I feel like they can and do very much coexist in this card. But because the Rider Waite guide doesn't mention anxiety, but more along the lines of guilt/depression, and the Fyodor Pavlov tarot doesn't mention depression or despair at all, I think I see what you may be finding in some sources.

The Linestrider guide mentions this "In a reading the card in the past position can indicate that guilt over past actions or past betrayals are affecting your peace of mind."

And the Fyodor Pavlov guide states "On the very day I sat down to write the description of this card, I had woken up from one of my recurring anxiety dreams of having to spend the holidays with my birth family, kept from my husband, unable to escape the obligation and forced to put with all their passive aggressive disapproval. Certain things stick in our psyches and crawl out of their woodwork even after a long time has passed and we think we are safe."

Although the Linestrider and Fyodor Pavlov guides have slightly different interpretations of the card, they both mention negative feelings stemming from past experiences. I think this card can be about all kinds of negative feelings, but I think its interpretation is less about the feelings themselves and more about them stemming from the past. It doesn't matter what the nightmare is, this is the nightmare card. We all have different pasts, nightmares, and feelings those inspire. It's about your personal journey. Your personal past. Your personal nightmare. If I got this card, I'd look to the past and try to confront it and the feelings it brought, whatever those feelings were, as the Fyodor Pavlov guide advises.

I hope this helps! I'm really just info-dumping here guys lol.

[auraofrose]

im in my research era (it never ends)

[high-priestess-house]

𝖀𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖌 & 𝖀𝖘𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕸𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖗𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖕𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊𝖘

Witchcraft magical correspondences refer to the associations made between various objects, substances, times, and events with specific magical effects or purposes. These correspondences have deep historical roots and derive from a blend of multiple sources, including ancient alchemy, early science, cultural symbolism, religious beliefs, and intentionality.

Ancient Alchemy

Alchemy, the precursor to modern chemistry, played a significant role in shaping magical correspondences. Alchemists sought to understand the mysteries of matter and the transformation of substances, often imbuing their experiments with spiritual and mystical significance. For example, the seven classical planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) were associated with specific metals (gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead, respectively). These associations were believed to reflect the planets’ influences on earthly matters and human affairs. Alchemical texts also explored the relationships between colors, elements, and spiritual principles, influencing the development of magical correspondences in witchcraft.

Ancient alchemy holds a significant place in the history of science, philosophy, and mystical traditions, influencing various fields and practices, including witchcraft. The importance of ancient alchemy can be understood through its contributions to the development of modern science, its philosophical and spiritual dimensions, and its enduring influence on magical and esoteric traditions.

The Great Work (Magnum Opus): Central to alchemy is the concept of the Great Work, which symbolizes the alchemist’s quest for spiritual and material transformation. This process involves the purification and perfection of substances, often mirroring the alchemist’s inner spiritual journey toward enlightenment and self-realization.

Symbolism and Allegory: Alchemical texts are rich in symbolism and allegory, using metaphors to convey complex philosophical and spiritual concepts. Symbols such as the philosopher’s stone, the ouroboros (a serpent eating its own tail), and the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) encapsulate profound ideas about the nature of reality, transformation, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Hermetic Tradition: Alchemy is closely associated with Hermeticism, a philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. Hermetic principles, such as “As above, so below” and the unity of opposites, permeate alchemical thought and emphasize the correspondence between the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual).

Magical Correspondences: Alchemical principles and symbols have been integrated into various magical and esoteric traditions. The associations between planets, metals, and elements in alchemy have become foundational correspondences in many forms of magic and witchcraft.

Transmutation and Transformation: The alchemical goal of transmutation, particularly the transformation of base metals into gold, has a symbolic counterpart in magical practices. This idea of transformation is applied to personal growth, healing, and the manifestation of desires through magical means.

Ritual and Practice: Alchemical rituals, with their focus on purification, transformation, and the attainment of higher states of being, have influenced the structure and content of magical rituals. The use of specific substances, tools, and processes in alchemy has parallels in magical workings, emphasizing the transformation of both the practitioner and the environment.

Alchemy in the Renaissance: During the Renaissance, alchemy experienced a revival as scholars and practitioners sought to integrate ancient wisdom with emerging scientific knowledge. Figures like Paracelsus and John Dee contributed to the development of alchemical thought, blending it with medicine, astrology, and early chemistry.

Psychological Alchemy: In the 20th century, Carl Jung, a prominent psychologist, explored alchemy as a metaphor for psychological processes. Jung’s interpretation of alchemical symbolism as representing the individuation process—the integration of the conscious and unconscious mind—brought new insights into the relevance of alchemy for personal development and psychotherapy.

Contemporary Practice: Today, alchemy continues to inspire both scientific inquiry and spiritual exploration. Modern alchemists, both literal and symbolic, seek to uncover the hidden principles of transformation in nature and the self. The enduring appeal of alchemy lies in its holistic approach, integrating material, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of existence.

Early Science and Natural Philosophy

Early scientific observations and natural philosophy also contributed to the development of magical correspondences. Ancient and medieval scholars often categorized the natural world into elements (earth, air, fire, and water) and humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile), each with specific qualities and effects. These classifications were used to explain natural phenomena and human health, and they found their way into magical practices. For instance, herbs and stones were categorized based on their perceived elemental qualities, and their uses in magic were aligned with these characteristics.

Cultural Symbolism and Mythology

Cultural symbolism and mythology provided another rich source of correspondences. Different cultures imbued animals, plants, colors, and objects with symbolic meanings based on their myths, legends, and folklore. For instance, the oak tree was sacred to many ancient European cultures and associated with strength and protection, while the owl, often seen as a symbol of wisdom in Greek mythology, became associated with knowledge and divination in magical practices. These symbolic associations were passed down through generations and integrated into the magical correspondences of witchcraft.

Religious Beliefs and Practices

Religious beliefs and practices also shaped magical correspondences. Many magical traditions borrowed from the rituals and symbols of dominant religious practices in their regions. In Western Europe, for instance, Christian symbols and saints were often syncretized with older pagan deities and symbols. The use of incense, candles, and specific prayers or chants in magic often mirrors religious rituals, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and spiritual alignment in magical workings.

Intentionality and Personal Experience

The role of intention and personal experience cannot be overlooked in the development of magical correspondences. Practitioners of witchcraft often develop their own associations based on personal experiences, intuition, and the results of their magical workings. This process of individual experimentation and reflection allows for a dynamic and evolving system of correspondences that can vary between different traditions and practitioners. The intention behind the use of a correspondence is believed to be a critical factor in its effectiveness, highlighting the importance of the practitioner’s focus and purpose.

Synthesis and Evolution

Over time, these diverse influences have synthesized into the rich tapestry of magical correspondences used in witchcraft today. Texts such as the “Key of Solomon,” “The Picatrix,” and various grimoires have codified many of these correspondences, while modern practitioners continue to adapt and expand them based on contemporary understanding and practice. The integration of psychological insights, ecological awareness, and cross-cultural exchanges in the modern era further enriches the system of correspondences, making it a living and evolving aspect of witchcraft.

No single person or group decided these correspondences; rather, they evolved organically through the accumulated wisdom and practices of different cultures. Here are some key influences and sources:

Ancient Civilizations

Egyptians: Ancient Egyptian priests and magicians developed extensive knowledge of correspondences. They believed that everything in nature was interconnected and that specific plants, stones, and symbols held particular powers. Their practices were recorded in texts like the Ebers Papyrus and various temple inscriptions.

Greeks and Romans: The Greeks and Romans contributed significantly to the development of correspondences, particularly through the work of philosophers and physicians like Hippocrates, Theophrastus, and Pliny the Elder. Their writings on herbalism, astrology, and natural philosophy helped establish connections between natural elements and their supposed properties.

Celts: The Druids of the Celtic world had a deep understanding of nature and used various plants, trees, and natural phenomena in their spiritual and magical practices. Their knowledge was passed down orally and later recorded by Christian monks.

Medieval and Renaissance Europe

Medieval Herbalists and Alchemists: During the Middle Ages, herbalists and alchemists in Europe studied ancient texts and conducted their own experiments. They documented the properties of plants, minerals, and metals in texts like the “Materia Medica” and various grimoires. Alchemical traditions, which sought to transform base materials into higher forms, also contributed to the understanding of correspondences.

Astrology: Medieval and Renaissance astrologers played a significant role in establishing correspondences, particularly through the association of planets with specific days of the week, metals, and plants. The writings of figures like Ptolemy and later Renaissance magicians like Cornelius Agrippa and Paracelsus were influential in this regard.

Eastern Traditions

Chinese Medicine and Taoism: Traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist practices developed a system of correspondences based on the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). These elements were connected to various aspects of life, including organs, emotions, seasons, and directions. The “Huangdi Neijing,” an ancient Chinese medical text, is a key source of this knowledge.

Indian Ayurveda and Hinduism: Ayurvedic medicine and Hindu spiritual practices established correspondences between herbs, gems, times of day, and deities. Texts like the “Atharva Veda” and various Ayurvedic treatises documented these associations.

Modern Influences

Grimoires and Occult Literature: From the Renaissance onward, numerous grimoires (books of magic) compiled and expanded upon earlier correspondences. Notable examples include the “Key of Solomon,” “The Lesser Key of Solomon,” and “The Picatrix.” These texts were influential in shaping modern Western magical practices.

The Golden Dawn and Modern Witchcraft: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and similar occult organizations synthesized various magical traditions, creating detailed systems of correspondences. Influential figures like Aleister Crowley and Dion Fortune contributed to this synthesis. In the mid-20th century, Gerald Gardner and others who founded modern Wicca drew upon these traditions, further popularizing and systematizing magical correspondences.

Conclusion

Magical correspondences are the result of centuries of observation, experimentation, and synthesis by various cultures and traditions. They were not decided by any single individual or group but evolved over time through the collective wisdom of countless practitioners. Today, they continue to be an essential part of many magical and spiritual practices, providing a framework for understanding and working with the interconnectedness of the natural and spiritual worlds.

[grimoirey]

🔮 Color in the Tarot 🔮

Red

Passion, courage, action, desire, and life force.

Characters dressed in red often represent energy and assertiveness, like the Magician. Red can also indicate challenges that require strength, as seen in the red sky of the Ten of Swords.

Examples:

The Magician: Wears a red robe, symbolizing willpower and creative drive.

The Lovers: The angel’s red wings represent passion and the life force guiding the union.

The Emperor: Sits on a red throne, indicating authority and control.

Eight of Wands: The red sky reflects energy and swift action.

Orange

Energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and transformation.

In the Strength card, the orange background suggests a creative force and life energy. Orange also appears in the clothing of characters, connecting them to vitality, ambition, and the balance between instincts and higher consciousness.

Examples:

Strength: The orange background signifies vitality, creative power, and gentle courage.

The Sun: The orange banner held by the child represents joy, energy, and life force.

Eight of Pentacles: The orange clothing shows enthusiasm for one’s craft.

Three of Wands: The orange landscape represents anticipation of growth.

Yellow

Optimism, enlightenment, intellect, and joy.

The yellow sky in the Sun card reflects positivity and clarity. Yellow also appears in characters like the Fool and the Magician, representing potential and enlightenment.

Examples:

The Sun: The bright yellow sun in this card symbolizes joy and clarity.

The Fool: Yellow background conveys optimism and enlightenment on his journey.

The Magician: Yellow background emphasizes clarity and the spark of creation.

Page of Pentacles: Yellow field suggests excitement for new beginnings.

Green

Growth, fertility, nature, and healing.

Green landscapes or clothing, like in the Empress, symbolize abundance and growth. Green connects cards to the natural world and suggests fertility and healing.

Examples:

The Empress: Sits in a green field, representing fertility, nurturing, and abundance.

Knight of Pentacles: The green landscape reflects growth and stability.

Two of Pentacles: Green background hints at flexibility needed for balanced growth.

Four of Wands: Greenery around indicates celebration and flourishing community.

Blue

Calm, intuition, truth, and the subconscious.

The High Priestess’s blue robe represents spiritual insight and calm intuition, while blue skies or backgrounds offer a sense of calm and openness.

Examples:

The High Priestess: Her blue robe reflects intuition and divine wisdom.

Temperance: The angel wears blue, symbolizing harmony and balance.

The Chariot: Blue tunic represents emotional stability guiding the journey.

Six of Swords: Blue water symbolizes an emotional journey toward peace.

Grayish Blue

Introspection, doubt, contemplation.

Grayish-blue is found in the sky of cards like the Four of Swords, representing introspection, solitude, or recovery. It conveys a contemplative or restful mood, balancing between blue’s calmness and gray’s neutrality.

Examples:

Four of Swords: Grayish blue setting represents solitude, rest, and introspection.

Eight of Cups: The grayish-blue background conveys resignation and moving on.

The Moon: The pathway and mountains have gray-blue tones, reflecting mystery.

Five of Cups: The sky is grayish-blue, showing the emotional tone of loss.

Indigo (Dark Purple)

Deep spiritual insight, psychic ability, inner wisdom.

Seen in elements like the High Priestess’s robe, indigo connects the character to deep intuition and esoteric knowledge, enhancing the mystery and spiritual wisdom within certain cards.

Examples:

The High Priestess: Her indigo robe represents her connection to spiritual mysteries.

The Hierophant: Wears deep purple, symbolizing spiritual authority and wisdom.

Justice: The purple robe conveys her wisdom in judging fairly and impartially.

King of Cups: His robe is dark purple, showing wisdom in compassion and empathy.

Purple

Wisdom, spirituality, power, and divine connection.

The Hierophant often wears purple, symbolizing spiritual authority. Purple in a card indicates deep spiritual awareness or power.

Examples:

The Hierophant: Wears purple to indicate spiritual authority.

Justice: Wears purple, symbolizing fairness and insight.

The Empress: The purple robe shows her powerful connection to earthly and spiritual realms.

King of Cups: Purple clothing reflects his compassion and emotional wisdom.

Pink

Love, compassion, kindness, and gentleness.

Although not as common, subtle pink hues can appear in the sunrise or flowers (like those in the Ten of Cups) and suggest harmony, unconditional love, and emotional warmth.

Examples:

The Ten of Cups: Pinkish sky reflects family love and happiness.

The Lovers: Subtle pink in the background evokes unconditional love.

Two of Cups: Pinkish hues symbolize the beginning of a heartfelt connection.

The Empress: Pink flowers enhance her nurturing and loving nature.

Brown

Earthiness, grounding, practical concerns, stability.

Seen in earthy scenes or clothing, like the brown soil in the Suit of Pentacles, brown connects cards to the physical world and practical matters. It often represents the grounding force of nature and tangible, reliable outcomes.

Examples:

Knight of Pentacles: Brown ground and horse signify grounded and practical action.

The Hanged Man: Brown tree shows his connection to the physical world.

Four of Pentacles: Brown elements symbolize focus on material stability.

Ten of Wands: Brown earth underfoot represents work and responsibilities.

White

Purity, truth, spiritual insight, innocence.

Often seen in robes or skies, white suggests purity of intention, spiritual connection, or clarity. For example, the Fool wears a white tunic, indicating innocence and potential.

Examples:

The Fool: Wears a white tunic, indicating innocence and openness.

The High Priestess: Sits between white pillars, showing clarity in spiritual knowledge.

The Ace of Cups: The white dove symbolizes divine love and purity.

Death: The horse Death rides is white, representing purity in transformation.

Gray

Neutrality, stability, transition.

Gray skies or backgrounds, like in the Tower card, represent moments of upheaval where clarity is yet to come. It’s often seen in cards that show indecision or transformation.

Examples:

The Tower: Gray clouds represent transition and instability.

Eight of Cups: The figure walks into gray, showing resignation in moving on.

Four of Swords: Gray chapel interior suggests contemplation.

The Moon: The gray path reflects uncertainty and mystery.

Black

Mystery, endings, transformation, the unknown.

Black backgrounds or elements, as in the Death card, don’t necessarily signify something negative; rather, they indicate transformation or the unseen.

Examples:

Death: Black armor and flag signify the mystery of transformation.

The Hermit: Black cloak shows his connection to inner wisdom and solitude.

Nine of Swords: Black background conveys anxiety and darker emotions.

The Devil: Black background represents the shadow self and material entrapment.

Silver

Moon energy, intuition, reflection.

Silver isn’t as prominent in RWS but can be inferred in some moonlit scenes and water reflections. It suggests the reflective, intuitive qualities of lunar energy and enhances the feminine or receptive aspects of certain cards.

Examples:

The Moon: Hints of silver in the moonlight reflect mystery and intuition.

The High Priestess: Implied silver elements suggest intuition and inner wisdom.

Ace of Cups: The reflective silver waters represent emotional depth and divine love.

Queen of Swords: Silver-gray clouds reflect clarity and intuition guiding judgment.

Gold

Divine wisdom, abundance, wealth, enlightenment.

Gold appears in the halos of cards like the Hierophant and the Temperance angel, symbolizing spiritual illumination. Golden objects, like the pentacles in the Suit of Pentacles, represent material and spiritual wealth, success, and abundance.

Examples:

The Hierophant: Holds a golden staff, representing spiritual wisdom.

Nine of Pentacles: The coins represent material success.

Ace of Pentacles: Golden coin shows material and spiritual prosperity.

Temperance: Golden path in the background signifies enlightenment.

[eclecticwitchbitchsworld]

Color Correspondences in the Craft

in the craft, colors have their own correspondences and symbolism. Here is a list I have compiled of some basic colors and related correspondences to get you started ! - Leviathan

Red:

Fire (aries, scorpio, Mars influencing Saturn)

passion, fire, courage, strength, power, joy, renewal, energy, health, motivation, desire, ambition, leadership, self-esteem, business deals, combat, confrontation, buying and selling mechanical things, repairs, hunting

Pink:

Venus (influencing Mars)

personal success, self love, personal harmony, friendship, calming, romance, harmony, passion, partnership, getting a move-on, physical energy, sex, action, exercise, surgery, buying, selling, & adopting animals, gardening, woodworking, new beginnings, honor, morality, emotions, femininity, breast cancer, homosexuality, compassion, relaxation, infants.

Orange:

Fire (sun, Leo, Saggitarius)

relieving depression, feelings of abandonment, increasing opportunities, happiness, mental alertness, breaking down barriers, material gain, kindness, sealing a spell, harvest, strength, dominance, legal matters.

Yellow:

Air (taurus, libra, Mercury)

healing, friendship, increase productivity, remove negative thinking, increase creativity, inventiveness, prosperity, self-esteem, beauty, life, humility, intellect

Gold:

sun

money, inspiration, prosperity, wealth, power, divine masculine

Green:

Earth (Aquarius, Cancer, Venus, Mercury)

increasing love and trust, faeries, general healing, wellness, transformation, new beginnings, prosperity, money, career, employment, hope, immortality, rebirth, garden & herbal magic, fertility, luck, courage, change, peace, harmony, relationship success, beauty, soulmates, artistic ability, affection, partnerships, alliances, grace, luxury, marriage, social activity, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, gardening/gardeners, architects, artists, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, household improvements, planning events, shopping.

Blue:

Water (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Virgo, Jupiter, Moon)

increase wisdom, wealth, joy, opportunity, patience, peace, truth, loyalty, meditation, introspection, insight, happiness, fidelity, remove confusion, the ocean, elevation, calming, long distance travel, higher education, political power, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, police, psychologists, charity, self-improvement, research, studying, reading.

Violet/Purple:

Capricorn, Gemini, Saggitarius, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter

clairvoyance, relief of emotional hurt, spiritual protection, heal wounded pride, spirituality, wisdom, increasing psychic powers, meditation, justice, forgiveness, humility, the occult, hidden forces, secret dealings, memory, intelligence, communication, messages, students, merchants, editing, writing, ambition, contracts, kinship, progress, visiting friends, astrology

White

Pisces, moon

safety, protection, transformation, enlightenment, connection to higher self, becoming more outgoing, relieving shyness, the cycle of life, freedom, health.

Black:

Saturn

use in combination with white to represent balance, opposites, union of opposing forces, divination, beginning, creation, rebirth, absorbing energies, patience, binding, stability, neutralizing forces, material gain, protection, karma, death, manifestation, law, understanding ones limits, overcoming obstacles, challenges, tests, sacrifice, separation, criminals, civil servants, plumbing, justice, wills, debts, discoveries, elders, truth

Gray & silver

Moon

Divination, secrets, psychic awareness, divine feminine.

Brown:

Earth(Scorpio, Capricorn)

security, friendship, animal magic, nature magic, generosity, fruitfulness, new beginnings, harvest, health of pets & livestock, endurance, grounding, strengthening, solidifying, sound decision making, improved concentration, focus, telepathy, finding lost things, anything to do with animals.

[noise-vs-signal]

The Artist

The Wand is the symbol of the Spirit, the Will and elemental Fire.

Another form of the wand is the pen, whether wielded by an artist, writer, composer, scientist or any other person creating something new in the world.

All of the four elemental symbols in the Tarot can be held in the hand, which implies some form of control over them. Here the wand (or pen) is active and transmitting, while the cup (water, soul) is passive and receiving.

The sword (air, mind) is the discriminating and balancing force. Finally the coin (earth, body) is the result of the interaction of the active, passive and neutral forces.

The Magician is the Great Artist, and embodying this archetype requires conscious control of the elements of our being.

Image: “Painting” by Alex Grey (1998).

[theblasianwitch]

新年快乐!! Happy New Year!!

Lunar Year 2024: Wood Dragon 木龙

Lucky zodiacs: Monkeys, Roosters and Pigs for Eastern Zodiac. Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn for Western Zodiac

For those looking for ways to celebrate at home most common is food and crafts. The actual celebration tends to last an entire month with various activities.

What's your Chinese zodiac?

Overall theme for this year:

老鼠 Rat: Developing and creating the space you need in order to release your fears and let inspiration flow. You will have many choices to make and understanding which to reject is more important than which to choose.

牛 Ox: There's an overwhelming sense of anxiety and worry that surrounds you in regards to the physical aspects of your life. Health and finances in particular. The more you learn and try to take control of your life the more you realize just how up to chance everything really is. Events are happening in an attempt to pull you towards something specific.

老虎 Tiger: Life will seem to come to a screeching halt before suddenly speeding forward. Realization will hit you as your passions line up and put you in a position to reshape your life into a new beginning where you finally have some sense of control. Guarding your emotions is also common as these events happen. No one will be aware of what is at work within your heart

兔子 Hare: Fear is your leading motivator. Your fears drive you to make drastic changes and move forward. Whether or not it's good for you is unknown. Your fears are just too strong to see past anything else

龙 Dragon: Your high passions and motivations have led you into a state of ideation and desperately needs a pull back. Your drive is too much for those around you as you seem to force people to stay and secretly suffer for your own goals. If you don't pull back and realize this, you will end up alone, because in their minds you already are as they are not yours to keep.

蛇 Snake: Your ideal life in your mind is to be alone. You're blunt and to the point in terms of your own boundaries and morals. You're so calm with it though people don't take it as being mean and just take it as information, maybe even appreciate it. Solitude and peace of mind is what you have and will continue to have, but you continue to have connections waiting for you whenever you decide to no longer be alone

马 Horse: Energy protection is your theme of the year as your choices make you a little more vulnerable but also more powerful. This is a year of immense energy and strength. Don't let bad decisions or those around you try to take it

羊 Ram: Self isolation due to an immense amount of varied emotions is going to be common as you try to process them. The emotional overwhelm seems to stagnate your life and causes you to miss opportunities that present themselves to you. A regret that is sure to happen later on. Your focus is lost as you are trapped in your emotions and mind

猴子 Monkey: A sense of moving backwards or away from your goals is prominent as your focus remains on material gain to the point of being somewhat stingy. You base your strength and confidence on your finances and place a lot of focus and protection on it, becoming somewhat cold to the world

公鸡 Rooster: Success is the theme of the year. How do you define success though? A drought in life is ending. The sun is high and there is a rainbow everywhere you look. Embrace it

犬 Dog: Anger clouds your vision. Anger at the world, someone, or your situation. Either way, red seems to be all you see. And it drives you to learn what to do. To learn yourself. And to try and fight against the hands of fate. Anger is a high energy emotion, and you use that energy to fight, learn, and push forward

猪 Pig: You're taking back your life and rejecting the cards dealt to you by the universe. Imposter syndrome has been a commonality for you as you took on roles based on the situation, but now you're learning and being yourself and taking on the world. This change and push requires you to keep your guard up if you want to survive. Protection, boundaries, and periods of isolation are your friend

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Planetary Guide for Tarot Decks

Each tarot deck blends traditions, themes, colors, has its unique illustration style. This combination creates a distinct deck vibe that can be described through planetary symbolism.

Sun

“Childish” bright pictures. Simple metaphors. Oracles with a unique interpretation system. Focused on positive meanings.

Moon

Cozy, calm or, conversely, ambiguous, vague images and metaphors. Feminine archetypes, Mother Earth, decks with cats. Oracles without a system. Supposed for intuitive reading.

Mercury

Modern, bright, colourful decks. Quick and easy to understand. Simple forms, universal metaphors. Oracles with words and phrases.

Venus

Harmonious illustrations. Delicate graphics. Decks based on art. Feminine themes. Oracles of graceful moths and dried flowers.

Mars

Aggressive colours and messaging. Simple graphics. Masculine archetypes. Brings forward themes of brutality, expansion, struggle. Straight-forward metaphors and images.

Jupiter

Ethnic decks. Other cultures, religious topics. Bright, colourful, memorable illustrations.

Saturn

Decks with a clear system and structure. Dark aesthetic, linework. Monochrome. Illustrations associated with darkness, death, control, severity.

Uranus

Acid colours, lots of graphics and symbols. Eclectic, rhythmic, repeating elements, surreal. Progressive decks. Reassessing current topics through tarot.

Neptune

Abstract, fairytale, magical illustrations. Decks with animals and nature, plants, spirits, mythological motifs. Deep, intricate symbolism and metaphors.

Pluto

Vampire decks. Dragons, dark aesthetics, gothic, demons. Decks filled with magical symbolism. Focused on unknown depths, fears, repressed aspects, shadow.

Nothing exists in a pure, sterile form isolated from its context. Below, you can see how these astrological correspondences apply to real tarot decks.

Of course, this correlations is subjective. These are my personal interpretations, and yours may differ. There is absolutely no gatekeeping here.

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[dandelionjack]

i would spiritualise anything

[oldmanontumbler]

Me: so, in the game Lobotomy Corporation, eleven of the thirteen characters are named after the ineffable Kabbalistic Sefirot, and a lot of other things within the game, from its lore to its mechanics, draw on similar elements.

Aleister Crowley: you went to the MOON?

Me: so, do you think that representing "Netzach" as a defeated alcoholic serves to underscore the idea that the characters are, in fact, headed away from their objective, since "victory" itself has become dejected, and they're all introduced from Malkuth and then down the Tree instead of up?

Aleister Crowley: the MOON in the fucking SKY???

[wandering-aura]