Arcana
Thanks everyone, for your replies! To be honest, some of it is a little over my head. But it makes me realise I've still got a lot to learn about the tarot, and it inspires me to study more! So, thanks again!
Arcana said:Can anyone tell me when Discs came in? And what's a disc supposed to represent... All I can make out is, that it's a circle, a feminine form. Possibly representing the Earth, but if that's true, wouldn't a sphere be more apporpriate? And what's with Shields... Is that just as a polarity, swords vs shields, active vs passive, attack vs defence?
I'd be gratefull for anyone's insight about this!
jmd said:The image is of two masons between whom is a flat panel (perhaps a slate). They are clearly gambling, with the person on the right-hand side placing some coins upon the surface, and the other shaking in his hand at least three dice.
Of interest are the manner in which the coins are depicted, the top one having a very clearly inscribed pentagramme.