rebecca-smiles
I have just bought and started studying the thoth deck in 78 weeks.
I have a query, about the thoth specifically but this could apply generally to some other decks also, which is why i haven't put it in thoth section:
Why all the symbolism? I mean, there isn't just a bit of symbolism is there? there is loads and loads in each card.
I find it hard to see how this is going to enhance the meaning of the card, given the initial reason for having symbols in the first place: to convey a lot of meaning with one small thing. A symbol is shorthand for something that it represents.
True, each card has more than one meaning, however deep and expansive. But if many symbols are needed to convey the meaning of a card, then surely that in some way defeats the object of using symbolism?
I have a query, about the thoth specifically but this could apply generally to some other decks also, which is why i haven't put it in thoth section:
Why all the symbolism? I mean, there isn't just a bit of symbolism is there? there is loads and loads in each card.
I find it hard to see how this is going to enhance the meaning of the card, given the initial reason for having symbols in the first place: to convey a lot of meaning with one small thing. A symbol is shorthand for something that it represents.
True, each card has more than one meaning, however deep and expansive. But if many symbols are needed to convey the meaning of a card, then surely that in some way defeats the object of using symbolism?