~skeleton~

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 22 Jun 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

ros	22 Jun 2004
I never really thought about the symbolism of the skelton. I posted this just for extra info from the Infinite Tarot. " Torched by flames of the past Afraid of being burned again Vulnerable but not weak. Skeleton is naked of flesh and muscle, vulnerable to the slightest offense. Yet, support and an upright nature is found within Skeleton. It is a fragile state, but not a weak one. Deep within its bones lies a strength that is there all the while." Skeletons on the cards are a sign of strength which I never would have thought, just in the sense of strength to carry on.

Jewel-ry	22 Jun 2004
Quote: Originally posted by ros Yet, support and an upright nature is found within Skeleton. It is a fragile state, but not a weak one. Deep within its bones lies a strength that is there all the while." Skeletons on the cards are a sign of strength which I never would have thought, just in the sense of strength to carry on. Never really thought about the skeleton in that respect, well not in the death card anyway. Certainly adds depth to the meaning. Thanks for sharing it ros. :)

Sulis	22 Jun 2004
Skeletons are the support structure of the body. It also protects the internal organs. Without the skeleton there can be no form, no movement, nothing. Sulis xx

Flavio	22 Jun 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Sulis Skeletons are the support structure of the body. It also protects the internal organs. Without the skeleton there can be no form, no movement, nothing. Is funny how we are unable to realise certain things because we do not see them altough we have them, this thread changed my point of view about skeletons and skulls from creepy halloween stuff to a very strong and important part of my body.

CreativeFire	22 Jun 2004
I cannot remember where I read it or heard it at the moment, but the skeleton is also the most "enduring" part of our bodies, even after death. As it is our skeleton that will remain for many years / decades after our flesh and blood has returned to the earth. All very morbid I know, but after I heard this it made me think of skeletons a little bit differently. CreativeFire

Sulis	22 Jun 2004
Quote: but the skeleton is also the most "enduring" part of our bodies, even after death. Wow, I hadn't thought of that. That's one that really does make you think of the image of the skeleton in a different, more positive way. Love Sulis xx

tao51	22 Jun 2004
when all else is gone the skeleton remains. It was the physical structure that supported human temple--it remains a testament to what once was.--Tao

Ravenswing	23 Jun 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Sulis Skeletons are the support structure of the body. Sulis xx A thread to make you think... This is a real eye-opener guys. I was contemplating what Sulis said here. And then a thought hit me. Not only is the skeleton a support, but it determines your physical appearence. The template so to speak... fly well Raven

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