I - The Magician

The first thing I notice are the eyes of the Magician in this card.
He doesn't avoid you, and stands for his case.
A serious and concentrated man.

He also reminds me of Merlin the wizzard.

Just like in the Rider Waite, this Magician has all elements of the tarot within his reach.
And he is actually using them.
He seems to control them, what shows he controls the different features which belong to the elements.

Above his head/ crown chakra you can clearly see a bright light.
For me this represents the connection with spirit.
His connection with the divine.

Interesting things from the companion book:
He is aware of the power of his will.
By learning to control his will and the elements, he can accomplish whatever he chooses.
The Magician's message is one of discipline and responsibility.

0 - The Fool

The first thing I notice when I look at the face of the fool, is that he reminds me of a former president of the USA.
I don't know if Ciro Marchetti did this on purpose, so I'll try not to pay attention to it.
Sure think it's funny :-)

The first difference I see when I compare this card with Rider Waite is the fact that this Fool is floating in the sky.
There is no dog or other animal to warn him for any kind of danger.

He is playing with te signs of the zodiak. In the mean while, he is balancing a ring on his ankle.

Because of his cloathing he reminds of the joker in a "regular" card game.
As if he is there to entertain others.

This card is about playing for me. To look at things in a playfull way.
But also about discovering and curiosity.

Things I find interesting from the companion book:
The signs of the zodiac all represent a characteristic, where he is playing with.
He can choose wich one he wants to use/ represent.
But, one can also come radomly to him.

The Fool's massage is to adopt a playful attitude in a serious situation.
(something I have to do more often)
It tells you that you are at a crossroads and you have no way of knowing where each road will end.
Pick one that strikes your fancy and set out with courage and a light heart.

New journey

Today I'm starting my journey with the gilded tarot.
As I put all the cards of the major arcana on the table, the richness of the colours reallly strike me!
What a power comes from these cards.
I've had this deck for some time, but now seems the perfect time to get to know these cards.

Home sweet home

Today I picked a card from the gilded tarot. A deck that I find fascinating because of its colours and amazing artwork.

My card of the day is Ten of Cups.
For me this card showes my biggest dream of this moment. Creating a warm and safe home for my husband, myself and the baby we are expecting.
When I see this card, I reallly am looking forward to the day we become a family.