Re: being susceptible (or not) to the possibility of others thinking you are crazy.
Deck: Tarot of the Vampyres
Spread: Soothsayer
Date: Sun Sep 22 12:19:30 EDT 2019
Your Card
FORTUNE (Upright)
Essence
Fortune. Fate and destiny. Change and movement. Expansion and momentum. Usually a sign of good luck or a change of fortune. The end and beginning of a cycle. Developments, continuous growth and success. Unexpected gifts or opportunities. Experiencing a break through or turning point. Quick developments or a sudden change in direction. The turning of events. A time of great transformations. Enterprise. Creativity. Wholeness. Reconciliation and the acceptance of our destiny. The swing of the pendulum or the turning of the wheel. Growth and decay. Birth and death. Alteration. Eternal change. Looking at the whole, overall picture. Self realization and knowing our position in the scheme of things. A new endeavour or new prospects come to light. Personal vision. Faith, humility and acceptance.
Message
The Fortune card depicts the Universe in a perpetual state of change. When it appears, change, movement or expansion is inevitable. The card is about destiny and how everything is woven into the cycles of existence. While the card most often denotes good fortune, it more generally relates to fate. Often it foretells of an unexpected occurrence or a change in the direction of events. It is strongly connected to the notion of luck - as an unexpected gift, a chance encounter or an unanticipated surprise. Events suddenly change in direction or start to move at a rapid pace - often a positive breakthrough or a sudden realization that greatly alters our perspective of the matter in hand. An important development relating to our question is about to occur, so we must stay alert in order to recognize and utilize it. The wheel of the universe is turning, opening a doorway of opportunity to us. These shifts in the expected movement of events open and close quickly and so we must be bold and decisive in order to grasp them. Fortune teaches us that the destinies of all life, including ourselves, are interwoven together in an invisible tapestry. Events that we are not aware of are affecting our lives, things are coming into alignment in a way that we had not anticipated.
Many traditional tarot decks call this card The Wheel of Fortune, relating to the gradual turning of the universe in its natural cycles, just as the star constellations circle in the night sky. Every star, and every person, has its particular placement and path on this wheel and is also subject to the larger cosmic cycles. Our personal placement is identified in our astrological make up - see the Kith and Kin. Illustrated on the card is this wheel, which symbolizes the eternal rotation of natures cycles - cycles that are reflected in all of life, including you and me. It is seen in the revolution of the seasons and the cycling of night through to day. Once we realize that we are woven into these cycles at a deep level, we start to appreciate our connection and purpose in the greater scheme of things. This allows us to predict and gather insight into the flow of our lives and feelings. While this cosmic wheel is in perpetual motion, it should be noted that the very centre, the hub, remains static. Within each of us is a microcosmic wheel containing all the elements in the universe, some of which we have greater connection with. While we each journey with the spiral forces through our lives we also have a central hub at our core to which we can find a grounding, allowing us to stay focused through our journey, and allowing us to see a wider picture in different situations. This place of inner stillness and calm relates closely to the qualities of the previous card, The Hermit. The Fortune card may be telling us that we should seek out this central position so that we can get a wider perspective of the given situation. If we've been struggling with a problem, this card can signal that we can find answers by centering ourselves. The card also indicates the presence of cycles, rhythms or sequences in a situation which should be investigated.
Analysis and Symb
Spread: Soothsayer
Date: Sun Sep 22 12:19:30 EDT 2019
Your Card
FORTUNE (Upright)
Essence
Fortune. Fate and destiny. Change and movement. Expansion and momentum. Usually a sign of good luck or a change of fortune. The end and beginning of a cycle. Developments, continuous growth and success. Unexpected gifts or opportunities. Experiencing a break through or turning point. Quick developments or a sudden change in direction. The turning of events. A time of great transformations. Enterprise. Creativity. Wholeness. Reconciliation and the acceptance of our destiny. The swing of the pendulum or the turning of the wheel. Growth and decay. Birth and death. Alteration. Eternal change. Looking at the whole, overall picture. Self realization and knowing our position in the scheme of things. A new endeavour or new prospects come to light. Personal vision. Faith, humility and acceptance.
Message
The Fortune card depicts the Universe in a perpetual state of change. When it appears, change, movement or expansion is inevitable. The card is about destiny and how everything is woven into the cycles of existence. While the card most often denotes good fortune, it more generally relates to fate. Often it foretells of an unexpected occurrence or a change in the direction of events. It is strongly connected to the notion of luck - as an unexpected gift, a chance encounter or an unanticipated surprise. Events suddenly change in direction or start to move at a rapid pace - often a positive breakthrough or a sudden realization that greatly alters our perspective of the matter in hand. An important development relating to our question is about to occur, so we must stay alert in order to recognize and utilize it. The wheel of the universe is turning, opening a doorway of opportunity to us. These shifts in the expected movement of events open and close quickly and so we must be bold and decisive in order to grasp them. Fortune teaches us that the destinies of all life, including ourselves, are interwoven together in an invisible tapestry. Events that we are not aware of are affecting our lives, things are coming into alignment in a way that we had not anticipated.
Many traditional tarot decks call this card The Wheel of Fortune, relating to the gradual turning of the universe in its natural cycles, just as the star constellations circle in the night sky. Every star, and every person, has its particular placement and path on this wheel and is also subject to the larger cosmic cycles. Our personal placement is identified in our astrological make up - see the Kith and Kin. Illustrated on the card is this wheel, which symbolizes the eternal rotation of natures cycles - cycles that are reflected in all of life, including you and me. It is seen in the revolution of the seasons and the cycling of night through to day. Once we realize that we are woven into these cycles at a deep level, we start to appreciate our connection and purpose in the greater scheme of things. This allows us to predict and gather insight into the flow of our lives and feelings. While this cosmic wheel is in perpetual motion, it should be noted that the very centre, the hub, remains static. Within each of us is a microcosmic wheel containing all the elements in the universe, some of which we have greater connection with. While we each journey with the spiral forces through our lives we also have a central hub at our core to which we can find a grounding, allowing us to stay focused through our journey, and allowing us to see a wider picture in different situations. This place of inner stillness and calm relates closely to the qualities of the previous card, The Hermit. The Fortune card may be telling us that we should seek out this central position so that we can get a wider perspective of the given situation. If we've been struggling with a problem, this card can signal that we can find answers by centering ourselves. The card also indicates the presence of cycles, rhythms or sequences in a situation which should be investigated.
Analysis and Symb
olism
As we have seen, Fortune is closely linked to the concept of fate - spinning the destiny of each person. Whether we believe that our fate is 'written in the stars' or that life follows a particular natural sequence, it is possible to get a sense of the flow of events by looking to the underlying cycles in nature. In some respects, this card implies a letting go, throwing caution to the wind and putting our faith in the hands of chance. Often we experience chance events that appear to be accidents although they are part of a greater universal scheme which is invisible to us from our earthly perception. The art of the fortune-teller, and of the Tarot itself, engages with these subtle invisible currents. Fortune is the planetary trump of Jupiter whose primary nature is that of 'Expansion'. On the Tree of Life Jupiter is throned in Chesed, the sphere of Mercy.
The act of constant motion keeps the universe in a state of balance and therefore in a state of stability; just like a wheel which needs continual momentum in order to remain stable. The three Vampyre creatures illustrated on the wheel represent the forces which keep the wheel in motion. At the right is a half Panther Vampyre which represents the positive force - this is the active and creative energy which initiates the fire of life (summer). To the left we see a Serpent Vampyre, who is the negative force of retrospection and dissipation or decay (Winter). At the top we see a sphinx like creature made up of the four elemental animals - its role is the preserver that connects the other polarities; allowing their momentum to spin the wheel and churn out everything into existence. The eight spokes represent the stations of the year. The four elements are represented by the coloured gems - air at the top and earth at the base, with fire (red) and water (green) at right and left. The white gem of spirit is at the centre, while surrounding the wheel are roses of corresponding colours.
Shadow
Generally the Fortune card means good fortune, because the nature of Jupiter is expansion. However when in a shadow position the card can indicate a number of things. It may be a signal that we must realign ourselves more with the natural flow of things or that we must find the courage to take the opportunity presented to us and throw caution to the wind. Perhaps we are in need of centering ourselves and finding a place of calm in order to get a clearer view of the situation. Here Fortune can also indicate that we are feeling that events are whirling out of control or things seem out of our hands. This not only applies to more negative feelings. Perhaps we are feeling dazzled and dizzy by some wonderful new encounter or event in our lives. On occasions, the shadow of Fortune can mean that a disappointment is foretold, and that we should prepare ourselves by centering ourselves and remembering that the wheel will soon turn in our favor if we keep our faith and are joyful about the blessings that we already have. Another interpretation that may answer our question includes feeling held back, a lack of opportunity or the extremes of fatalism.
Alchemy
Planetary Trump of Jupiter
Connects Chesed with Netzach on the Tree of Life
Kindred Spirits
The Lord of the Forces of Life
Fortuna and the Nornes
Verse
Take this chance.
Now, in our lifetime.
Brave it all, honey and gall.
One gives courage
to taste the other.
It is our mortal privilege
to know them all.
So. Awaken from your silence.
And finish here
what we once began.
Presented by Tarot of the Vampyres app from The Fool's Dog.
As we have seen, Fortune is closely linked to the concept of fate - spinning the destiny of each person. Whether we believe that our fate is 'written in the stars' or that life follows a particular natural sequence, it is possible to get a sense of the flow of events by looking to the underlying cycles in nature. In some respects, this card implies a letting go, throwing caution to the wind and putting our faith in the hands of chance. Often we experience chance events that appear to be accidents although they are part of a greater universal scheme which is invisible to us from our earthly perception. The art of the fortune-teller, and of the Tarot itself, engages with these subtle invisible currents. Fortune is the planetary trump of Jupiter whose primary nature is that of 'Expansion'. On the Tree of Life Jupiter is throned in Chesed, the sphere of Mercy.
The act of constant motion keeps the universe in a state of balance and therefore in a state of stability; just like a wheel which needs continual momentum in order to remain stable. The three Vampyre creatures illustrated on the wheel represent the forces which keep the wheel in motion. At the right is a half Panther Vampyre which represents the positive force - this is the active and creative energy which initiates the fire of life (summer). To the left we see a Serpent Vampyre, who is the negative force of retrospection and dissipation or decay (Winter). At the top we see a sphinx like creature made up of the four elemental animals - its role is the preserver that connects the other polarities; allowing their momentum to spin the wheel and churn out everything into existence. The eight spokes represent the stations of the year. The four elements are represented by the coloured gems - air at the top and earth at the base, with fire (red) and water (green) at right and left. The white gem of spirit is at the centre, while surrounding the wheel are roses of corresponding colours.
Shadow
Generally the Fortune card means good fortune, because the nature of Jupiter is expansion. However when in a shadow position the card can indicate a number of things. It may be a signal that we must realign ourselves more with the natural flow of things or that we must find the courage to take the opportunity presented to us and throw caution to the wind. Perhaps we are in need of centering ourselves and finding a place of calm in order to get a clearer view of the situation. Here Fortune can also indicate that we are feeling that events are whirling out of control or things seem out of our hands. This not only applies to more negative feelings. Perhaps we are feeling dazzled and dizzy by some wonderful new encounter or event in our lives. On occasions, the shadow of Fortune can mean that a disappointment is foretold, and that we should prepare ourselves by centering ourselves and remembering that the wheel will soon turn in our favor if we keep our faith and are joyful about the blessings that we already have. Another interpretation that may answer our question includes feeling held back, a lack of opportunity or the extremes of fatalism.
Alchemy
Planetary Trump of Jupiter
Connects Chesed with Netzach on the Tree of Life
Kindred Spirits
The Lord of the Forces of Life
Fortuna and the Nornes
Verse
Take this chance.
Now, in our lifetime.
Brave it all, honey and gall.
One gives courage
to taste the other.
It is our mortal privilege
to know them all.
So. Awaken from your silence.
And finish here
what we once began.
Presented by Tarot of the Vampyres app from The Fool's Dog.
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