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I thought it would be interesting to do one of the court cards, and the Knight of Disks jumped out at me. He is the most steady and least warlike of the Knights, and tonight I find that very appealing.
The picture shows a serious faced young man doing weapons practice in a high meadow. Below him can be seen "winter-ploughed fields", in a farming valley. He stands in high grass and is framed by Holly. His sword and shield are burnished and well cared for. He is dressed in a 'practical' Celtic/medieval manner, in green and gold.
Keyword at top of card is “Husbandry”
Hopefully, Fulgoar will post pix, for those without a deck. I am posting information from the book, for those who do not have it.
I like this card a lot. The stance, which looks stiff and awkward becomes reasonable and focused, if I think of it as being a snapshot of a guy at weapons practice. Fighting season is over, and will not resume until after the spring planting. Still, he is methodically practicing to keep his skills up for the coming fighting season. “the knights lesson is that of steady and consistent effort, steady and reliable.”
The Holly has a lot of significance. It is the totem plant of the Holly (winter) king, who fights the Oak (summer) king for the hand of the Goddess each year. Therefore, it is a symbol of winter.
Holly remains lush and green through the winter, and is called tinne in the Ogham alphabet, which means fire,( says the book). From it comes our word, tinder. Holly is an unusual wood in that it burns when freshly cut--most woods need to dry out first. It is a "dense stable wood that contains little water".
“Holly was used in making spear shafts, giving them strength and potent life force.” “Holly calls upon the seeker to recognize inner strengths to dispense with petty jealousies and frustrations, and to learn the value of personal sacrifice.”
The use of Holly in Britain dates from Roman times, when it was used as a decoration during the Roman Winter Solstice festival, Saturnalia. It made the transition into the Christmas season, which is remarkable because the early church fathers regarded Saturnalia as the open golden gates of hell—total sin and depravity. Much worse than “Girls Gone Wild.”
So, Waddaya think?
The picture shows a serious faced young man doing weapons practice in a high meadow. Below him can be seen "winter-ploughed fields", in a farming valley. He stands in high grass and is framed by Holly. His sword and shield are burnished and well cared for. He is dressed in a 'practical' Celtic/medieval manner, in green and gold.
Keyword at top of card is “Husbandry”
Hopefully, Fulgoar will post pix, for those without a deck. I am posting information from the book, for those who do not have it.
I like this card a lot. The stance, which looks stiff and awkward becomes reasonable and focused, if I think of it as being a snapshot of a guy at weapons practice. Fighting season is over, and will not resume until after the spring planting. Still, he is methodically practicing to keep his skills up for the coming fighting season. “the knights lesson is that of steady and consistent effort, steady and reliable.”
The Holly has a lot of significance. It is the totem plant of the Holly (winter) king, who fights the Oak (summer) king for the hand of the Goddess each year. Therefore, it is a symbol of winter.
Holly remains lush and green through the winter, and is called tinne in the Ogham alphabet, which means fire,( says the book). From it comes our word, tinder. Holly is an unusual wood in that it burns when freshly cut--most woods need to dry out first. It is a "dense stable wood that contains little water".
“Holly was used in making spear shafts, giving them strength and potent life force.” “Holly calls upon the seeker to recognize inner strengths to dispense with petty jealousies and frustrations, and to learn the value of personal sacrifice.”
The use of Holly in Britain dates from Roman times, when it was used as a decoration during the Roman Winter Solstice festival, Saturnalia. It made the transition into the Christmas season, which is remarkable because the early church fathers regarded Saturnalia as the open golden gates of hell—total sin and depravity. Much worse than “Girls Gone Wild.”
So, Waddaya think?