MANARA TAROT (cards)

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This may seem like some kind of erotic tomfoolery: However the Crocodile is a symbol for Power that has been used throughout the Mediterranean cultures. The imagery across the cards is also deliberately repetitive, so that the subtle cues of posture and body language of the couple are more obvious. The deck was painted by Italian artist Milo Manara, famous for his erotic graphic novels, and attempts to use sexual imagery to portray traditional Tarot interpretations. The backs are reversible and depict a woman teasing two men on a park bench, one of my favorite scenes of the deck. For an entertaining story of the first relationship between the letters Aleph and Beth, I would suggest one reads the Zohar, a Qabalistic text.

Most associate the meaning of 2 Fire in the Tarot Manara with the desire to attract increased attention. Druidcraft Tarot is an invitation for the user to enjoy and appreciate the wealthiness of Mother Earth, of the natural world, of the rhythm of the crop.The companion of Thoth/Hermes, was shown as a dog-headed Ape (Cynocephalus), representing words themselves, and their potential for deception and misunderstanding. An awareness of Power, and possession and communication of the Powers (Focused will that fertilizes creativity in one’s self and others) and Gifts of Spirit (Divine senses).

The cards are indeed graphic, but are intended to reflect fourth century attitudes towards sex rather than modern Western views. The divine Indian myth is considered to be one of the few spiritual themes that “live” until this now. The Tarot of the Nymphs represents the 78 cards through the archetypes of the Nymphs, female nature spirits linked with water and youth. It is worth noting that this deck was created relatively recently, but has already managed to gain interest and become in demand. In particular, experienced Tarot users will notice astrological and alchemical symbols and enjoy new features in traditional imagery whereas new users learn Tarot will find the deck contains visual encodes and easily captures.Consequentially the showing of Mercury on the Caduceus, properly places the 4 Worlds, [Atziluth, Briah, Yetzirah and Assiah], that are transitions of the Wand of the Magus, Kether is the Winged Orb at the top. A clever and fanciful deck that blends the traditional tarot with erotic fantasy and sensual imagery.

There is an implication of the magic of Universal Vital Force traveling through the human body making one in-tune/communication with the most creative and powerful aspects of your-Self; As above, so below. Also, all Manara Tarot cards have an astrological correspondence – planets and a certain sign are drawn in the lower right corner.They symbolize Fire (passion, Wands); Kings – Water (feelings, Cups); Knights – Air (thoughts, Swords); Knaves – Earth (materialism, Pentacles). On the one hand, this version of the Tarot of Marseille retains the features of the well-known Marseille system and succeeds in connecting the ancient Tarot system with new details added, easier for users to read, including other popular European languages besides French. This is considered a standard re-definition of the Tarot as well as being the norm for over 90% of the current decks.