Cards that recall a story
Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 21 Mar 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.
| graylensman |
21 Mar 2005 |
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I began work on the Three of Wands. Instantly I was reminded of the Robert Heinlein story "The Man Who Sold The Moon". It seemed to capture the essence of that card.
Anyone else have a card that recalls a story?
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| psychic sue |
22 Mar 2005 |
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9 of pentacles - the monkeys paw.
Be careful what you wish for - everythings comes with a price.
Sue
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| Lady Mary |
22 Mar 2005 |
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The 4 of Swords always remind me of a picture I once took in the Cathedral of Salisbury - the colorful tomb of a Knight and his wife.
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| Fudugazi |
22 Mar 2005 |
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II -La Papesse reminds me of Mother Goose by her fireside, telling her stories.
The 8 of pentacles in the Tarot of Prague reminds me of the story of the elves and the shoemaker.
All the classic Ace of Sword cards remind me of famous sword legends of the Middle Ages.
The nine of Wands in the Tarot of Prague is d'Artagnan grim but defiant, going after Milady after Constance's death.
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| firemaiden |
22 Mar 2005 |
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I began work on the Three of Wands. Instantly I was reminded of the Robert Heinlein story "The Man Who Sold The Moon". It seemed to capture the essence of that card.
Hey hey hey...wait a minute there buddy, not soooooo faaaaaaast. Where are you going with that story, come back here.... this is interesting. "The Man Who Sold the Moon?" eh?
*firemaiden reaches out with bo-peep syle hook, and pulls graylensman back out into the limelight by the suspenders*
Start talking... start talking now... What's this story about and how does it capture the essense of the Three of Wands?
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| graylensman |
22 Mar 2005 |
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Oops... sorry, firemaiden >loosens crook around neck< ahh, that's better. Now, let's see if i can condense this novella Heinlein first wrote in the early 50's:
D.D. Harrimann is an extremely wealth entreprenuer who has always dreamed of traveling to the moon. He manages to wrangle reluctant support from his company's board of directors to back the hairbrained scheme, knowing that if he fails, the venture will destroy the company. However, Harrimann garners support and cash from other companies, advertising campaigns, and some under-the-table dealings. He assembles a team of engineers and go-getters and manages to land a single astronaut on the moon. The venture is proven possible and plans are immediately drawn up to establish a permanent settlement on Luna.
Harrimann is all set to go, to achieve his dream - when the board of directors inform him that they will not allow him to leave. His drive and vision is crucial to the success of the endeavour, and were he to be absent - or killed - the enterprise would collapse and the company ruined.
So, at lift off of the rocket that carries three pioneers to the moon, D.D. Harrimann must see them off. He has pushed mankind to the stars, yet he himself can only stand by and watch as others set out to do what he can't.
That's what I see when I look at the Three of Wands.
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| firemaiden |
22 Mar 2005 |
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Now, that, Graylensman, is fantastically interesting. Thank you!
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| Pipistrelle |
23 Mar 2005 |
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Well, this is a character rather than a story, but the Magician reminds me of the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz: who was actually quite wise (although a little eccentric) but had to put on a bit of a show to make people believe it.
Now I think this doesn't make much sense :) ...hmmm, well, sometimes I think the Magician is not just about using your skills to your best ability but being confident enough so other people believe in your skills. There. That's better.
Pip
(Great thread graylensman!)
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