Major Arcana - The Star

Leaving the Tower behind the Fool is drawn to the brightest Star in the sky, Sirius or Hope. A young naked woman is pouring water from two receptacles, it's symbolic of the elixir of energy. One receptacle is emptied in a small lake, the other on the ground, this symbolises the connection between the Inner and outer world, the Emotional and physical. The two trees in the background are the same two trees found in Paradise, the Tree of Life and that of Knowledge. The ibis is the Connection between Heaven and Earth. The butterfly representing the Soul. The Star leads the way, quiets the mind and heals. The Seven stars around it is the Seven Pillars of Wisdom or Truth.

The Fool must learn to trust his Guiding Star, to always keep Love, Truth and Hope closest to his Heart moving forward to fulfil his Destiny. Happiness and the promise of positive developments are the symbols of the Star. As the Fool journeys on his Path he must trust his Creativity, Intuition and have the Courage to follow his Idealism. He's expanding his mind to a much more Spiritual mindset...

In the Kabbalah the number 17 is connected to Light in the darkness, a new life and strength. The symbolism of the eight sided Star is that of hope and success. It provides confidence, happiness and support in times of hardship.

The Star will always support you as soon as you reach further than you thought possible before. The Star bestows you with confidence and happiness as you move towards the expansion of your consciousness. Both Aquarius and Nuit share the sign of two irregular lines, keep that in mind when you reach for the Stars...

 

Major Arcana - Strength

Next on his journey the Fool encounters a woman mastering a lion, she effortlessly opens the lions jaws, calmly and collected. She's wearing a hat shaped like a lemniscate, the symbol for infinity, telling him that if he wants to conquer his fears he has to do so repeatedly, for all time. The Fool learns that energetic animal instincts can be controlled through a sense of calm, tenderness and courage. All attributes of Love.

The kind of strength the Fool is taught here is dual in nature. Physical strength and moral self control. Handling fear with tenderness and patience changes the nature of instinctive violence into compassion. The card is also one of balance, as the lion represents the male the woman the female, balance your energies and fear will dissipate. Empower your Self through courage and morality and it'll allow you to reach for your goals without fear. But do so always with Love in your Heart.

In the Kabbalah the number eleven stands for the Absolute and for chaos. It's a response to presence and absence. It's also indicative of an interest in spirituality, mysticism, success and fame. It can also mean occult blindness which can lead to ruin. 

If you ever feel overpowered or overwhelmed, Strength will be there to see you through. It's an inner ally in a battle against inequality. As long as you stick to Truth and Love you're always on the moral side of right. Channel compassion and doors will open...

Major Arcana - The Hermit

Next on his journey the Fool has to meet the Hermit, he's an old monk with a beard holding a lantern lit with the Light of Life. The Hermit symbolises a pause in the Journey, he's come from the depths of time offering advice for further travel. Because of his old age he possesses great Wisdom and Knowledge of both the past and the Future. It's time for the Fool to meditate and reach deep into the well of his own memories and experiences...

The Hermit teaches the Fool to endure loneliness, learning to utilise it to his benefit. The Fool learns to draw Wisdom from his own Experiences which puts him in a position of Power in regards to his past, present and Future. True Self-proficiency can be achieved through exercising the Spirit and relying on self-restraint. As we seek the Truth we all see the Light from the Hermits lantern, it calls us to Love our Selfs. To be comfortable and strong in ourselves and our beliefs. Through your Self lies the Path to Spiritual Wisdom.

In the Kabbalah the number nine symbolises vision and transcendence. Nine is a sacred number and a sign of reincarnation, past Wisdom. It represents health and perfection but also the end of the world. We have to enter the darkness to bathe in the Light.

The Hermit will always support you when you seek to withdraw from everyday life, even if just for a short time, as a way of finding peace. We're not used to silence and spending time alone these days, try meditation, it open up new Paths to your Self. Change your routine and get a glimpse of the Hermit's way of life, it'll ultimately lead toEnlightenment and greater Self Love.