Tarot of the Four Elements

Zusatztext “The stimulating and thrilling artwork and insightful text in Tarot of the Four Elements will help every reader bring its ancient energies to life.” Informationen zum Autor Isha Lerner is a professional astrologer, tarot consultant, and flower essence practitioner. She is the author of three book/deck sets, Inner Child Cards, The Power of Flowers, and The Triple Goddess Tarot, as well as the Inner Child Cards Workbook. She lives in Eugene, Oregon. Amy Ericksen is an artist and a member of the Petaluma Art Council and has contributed illustrations to several books, magazines, greeting cards, and posters. She lives in Petaluma, California. Klappentext Tarot of the Four Elements prepares the soul for a magical exploration of the dream world using images from many cultures! including masks! totems! handprints! and symbols representing the natural world. Artist Amy Ericksen's paintings invoke the magic of nature and the human spirit! and inspire our own power and creativity. The Major Arcana Archetypal Images The cards of the Major Arcana are the heart and soul of the tarot. The twenty-two cards, also known as the Major Trumps, offer colorful images of the phases or initiations that the enchanted traveler will encounter on the path of life. Sometimes called “the greater mysteries,” these cards serve as guideposts along the winding road of life’s never-ending passages of transformation and awakening. Their archetypal imagery serves as a lens through which we can see and embrace the unconscious and conscious realities of life. 2 – The Priestess Traditional Image The usual representation for this card is a seated female figure who holds a sacred scroll or manuscript. She is usually on a holy throne between two pillars that represent mercy and judgment. Sometimes known as the female pope or the high priestess, she links back to the Egyptian veiled Isis and perhaps the Greek Athena as an emissary of esoteric wisdom. In our more modern understanding, she is a clear representation of Carl Jung’s idea of the anima or the archetypal feminine power of the psyche. Since this card is designated with the number two, it carries a sense of separation from divinity and the simultaneous urge to return to one’s spiritual heritage and source. The Tarot of the Four Elements Image An African goddess sits in the lotus position within a sacred triad, representing the harmony of light, love, and wisdom. The emanating pearl white rays of the moon pour upon her like tiny crystalline drops of lunar wisdom. Her body is imprinted with drops of the moon’s essence and the lunar crescent she sits upon is her throne. The two palm trees on either side form the pillars that balance and unite the female/male aspects of her knowledge. The trees strengthen her ability to embrace the duality of love and will. The yellow light surrounding the palm branches creates a stimulating vibration around her head. She is awake, at peace, and truthful. A tiny moon appears upon her third eye. Pure and serene, she sees all. The Elemental Message Enter the sacred pyramid of your own inner sanctuary. Visualize pure white light vibrating throughout your body. Listen to the tones of your soul. What instrument does your spirit body play? Is your tone a deep and gentle drum rhythm similar to an echo heard in the twilight of a soft African night? Perhaps you hear the sound of singing or maybe the comforting breeze as warm wind travels through the palm leaves. For some, there may be pure silence. Stay attuned and awake to the voice of wisdom that beats in your heart. Do not push or struggle. Surrender to the peace of the night. The little lights of the moon shower you with insight. Key words: Meditate, Listen, Be still, Align, Pray, Chant, Receive, Channel, Listen to sacred musi...

List of contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

1 Tribal Art and the Symbols That Shape Our Consciousness

2 The Magic of Numbers, Form, and Color

3 Using the Tarot: Encountering Tribal Wisdom
The Essential Self Layout
Balancing the Soul Layout
Manifesting Dreams and Visions
Layout
The Four Directions Layout

The Major Arcana: Mythical Images
0 The Fool
1 The Magician
2 The Priestess
3 The Empress
4 The Emperor
5 The Priest
6 The Lovers
7 The Chariot
8 Justice
9 The Hermit
10 The Wheel
11 Strength
12 The Shaman
13 Death
14 Temperance
15 The Devil
16 The Tower
17 The Star
18 The Moon
19 The Sun
20 Realization
21 The Universe

The Minor Arcana: Everyday Magic
The Suit of Fire
The Suit of Earth
The Suit of Air
The Suit of Water

Bibliography

About the author

Isha Lerner is a professional astrologer, tarot consultant, and flower essence practitioner. She is the author of three book/deck sets, Inner Child Cards, The Power of Flowers, and The Triple Goddess Tarot, as well as the Inner Child Cards Workbook. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Product details

• Authors: Amy Ericksen, Amy Erickson, Isha Lerner
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.11.2004
• EAN: 9781591430308
• ISBN: 978-1-59143-030-8
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Life interpretation; Schamanismus, Heidentum und Druidentum, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Divination / Tarot, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Shamanism, New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit