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Featured Card of the Day – 4 of Swords – 78 Tarot Mythical

Posted on April 13, 2019 Updated on April 4, 2019

Keywords

Respite, retreat, recuperation

Element

Air

Astrological Association

Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

THE CARD’S STORY BY: MIKE TENEBRAE

I went with an ogre – a creature generally defined by base desires. But maybe some are different. After all, humanity is predatory in so many ways, the key is to rise above it and contemplate deeper things. This ogre, worn out from his personal crusade, tired from old wounds and long journeys has taken refuge in an old shrine. He sits down to rest and contemplate a life well lived, satisfied that it was for something other than personal indulgence. He lays his sword at his feet – a companion to three others there – and under the caring gaze of a mother and child portrayed in the warm glass, begins to drift away into a peaceful sleep.

THE CARD’S MESSAGE BY TRISH SULLIVAN

In an ancient tomb the Ogre, weary from his trials and tribulations, lays down his sword. Sunlight shines through the window beside him, a comforting image of family, but he pays them no heed. He is tired, and needs rest. No matter how busy you are, you need time to rest, or you’ll burn out. You can try to fool yourself that “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”, but your mind and body aren’t going to listen. You’ll make mistakes, and your mood will dip. Especially when your to do list is full, make time for you – walk away from it all, just for a few minutes. Relax and refocus your energies – when you start up again, you’ll make better progress for that time away!

MYTHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: OGRE

Usually depicted as a brutish and stupid creature, the Ogre is featured in many tales and myths as an adversary. They are named for the Etruscan God Orcus whose cannibalistic tendencies they are oft en shown as emulating. In some tales, villains who devour enemies (literally or figuratively) are described as an Ogre or as acting in an “Ogrish” manner. Being a monstrous character, they are constantly under attack, so we felt it would be an intriguing character for the Four of Swords.

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Featured Card of the Day – Judgement – 78 Tarot Mythical

Posted on April 12, 2019 Updated on April 4, 2019

Keywords

Renewal, judgement, forgiveness, rebirth

Element

Water

Astrological Association

Pluto

THE CARD’S STORY BY: KMYE CHAN

In Celtic lore, the Morrigan greets the heroes fallen in battle. She is not kind, nor welcoming: she is impartial and fair, a sovereign protector from the Otherworld. Their deeds have been carefully weighed and found worthy of her attention, to be heralded through the land, and remembered as the stuff of legends. As such, judgement has been passed – for them, death is not only the end of their life, but also the mark of a new beginning. The Morrigan reminds us that fate is inescapable, and that our choices will eventually define our legacy. Judgement is a card that marks a time for reflection and change: to have the wisdom to interrogate our choices, let behind our old selves, and move on to be the better version of us that we can be.

THE CARD’S MESSAGE BY TRISH SULLIVAN

The Morrigan wanders over a battlefield, her crows behind her, foretelling the doom and death of the warriors below. Surveying the worthy, she also skews the outcome of the battle, her fearsome reputation well known, scaring the warriors even as she calls their souls to her. Life is calling you to take a long hard look at yourself. Be honest about what you have and haven’t done, the mistakes you’ve made. But don’t dwell on them so long that you become overly self-critical. Or use them as a sledge-hammer to your ego. You can’t change history, and you need to understand that no one is perfect, least of all you. But. You can learn from your past, use it to become a better person, then move on.

MYTHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: MORRIGAN

Th e Morrigan is a war goddess who appears in Celtic and Irish mythology. She is a shape-shifter, and while she oft en appears as a beautiful woman, she is also portrayed as a hag, or one of the crows she favours. Her main role is as a seer, foretelling the doom and death of warriors in battle, but she is also associated with several other deities, and their identities merge from time to time. The judgemental nature of this goddess, calling to the souls of the dead made her the ultimate depiction of Judgement for our deck.

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Featured Card of the Day – The Emperor – 78 Tarot Mythical

Posted on April 7, 2019 Updated on April 4, 2019

Keywords

Power, maturity, responsibility, organization

Element

Fire

Astrological Association

Aries

THE CARD’S STORY BY: CAROL PHILLIPS

I have chosen to depict an aspect of the god Odin for my Emperor card, primarily as he is known as the Allfather. He is the father of the Norse Gods, ruler of the Aesir. While Odin as a God himself is a much more complex character than this, he incorporates both fury and inspiration. He is masculine, battle-hardened and strong. He is a war god but very intelligent. In my artwork, ready to take on the world he holds his spear Gungnir up to the burning sky unleashing his power beyond. He rides over the mountains on his mighty steed Sleipnir. His wolves Geri and Freki run by his side, and his ravens Hugin and Munin (thought and memory) fly ahead, above him and aid him in the battles to come.

THE CARD’S MESSAGE BY TRISH SULLIVAN

Odin charges into battle, on his trusty eight-legged steed, Sleipnir, surrounded by his wolves and ravens. This is a measured, prepared action, his animals are his scouts – his eyes and ears, ensuring that he is not surprised, his strategy is not disrupted. You need to follow a structure – take the time to make a plan and stick to it. Use the opportunities in front of you, to exert your control over the situation at hand, and make sure you tie up all the loose ends. Don’t get distracted! There is plenty of time for fun and enjoyment, but only once the job is done, and the work is complete. It may seem “boring” in some ways, but it’s the only way to get the results you want…so decide now if it’s important to you.

MYTHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: ODIN

Odin is the king of the Aesir, the gods in Norse mythology. He is a god of war and death, protector of heroes and welcomed the fallen warriors into Valhalla. He is also considered to be a god of the sky, of wisdom and of poetry, a powerful leader, to whom wolves and ravens are sacred. His strength and experience, along with his leadership of the gods, meant that we felt that he was a perfect Emperor.

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