Sola Busca

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 11 May 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Lloyd	11 May 2002
Hello. I want to concern this issue on the Sola Busca tarot, which can be referred to as a "Medieval warriors" tarot, published by Lo Scarabeo, we can see that these tarot drawings are surely modern, that the coloring & romanesque style it has on the arms and the strong-to-fading colors it possesses. That the costumes that the characters of the cards are purely masculine & medieval costume. One of the cards, #4 = Mario.. whom represents the Roman who conquered Metellus position and eventually elected council in 107 B.C. and he is appeared to be riding a tree with its fruits as rocks. It feels alchemical to me. I'm sure that we are all aware that each card represents a Roman individual, except for the Matto which is reserved for the #0 Fool, and each other is reserved for its political prowess. One might also wonder why the biblical Nebuchadnessar is in this deck, as the king who started the capture of Babylon and as recorded in the shrouded & controversial book of Daniel (which many consider as the 1st book of prophecies next to the Book of Revelation). My question is... Do you think the Sola Busca tarot sets as a more "alchemical" noted for its mixture of political concept & medieval vibrant colors? You decide.

jmd	11 May 2002
Welcome to Aeclectic, Lloyd. In case you haven't come across it yet, there is another thread which touches on the Sola Busca Like catboxer, I do not personally consider this deck to be a Tarot deck. Nonetheless, you pose an interesting question. I'm sure others will post their views. For those interested, the Aeclectic site has these cards on display... and no review as yet!

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