Bernice
Looking through this deck I see that it will have to be read according to the cards, not the Craft. It really is a very new-age wicca deck. But I do like the art work....
So I've figured out some basic meanings, which are only how I see them - at this time. They don't match my previous 'tester' readings.
THE TOOLS. They arn't the actual Elements, they represent them.
1) Athame:...........Protection - Defence
(Aggressive 'decisive & commanding' power. )
2) Rod (wand):......Intention - Assertion
(Precise 'initiating & willful' power which causes effects. Fertile.)
3)Disk (Shield):....Manifest Elemental energies - Unity of Dimensions
(Balanced 'earthing' power. The Elements in/used by Man.)
4) Cup:................Reception - Conception
(Creative 'nurturing & containing' power. Healing. Sanctuary. Calm/womb.)
5) Goddess:.....Significator - female energies/influence
6) God:...........Significator - male energies/influence
...
THE FESTIVALS I see these as the Four Major and Four Minor fire festivals.
Major:
7) IMBOLC New. Baby. Start. New/untried ideas. Expectations. Inexperience. Preparations. Opening phase.
9) BELTANE Pleasures. Merriment. Sexual encounters. Community spirit/activities. Shareing. Undertakin(s) In full 'swing'.
11) LAMMAS Rewarding progress/accomplishment. Competence. Generosity. Satisfaction. (also, Man?)
13) SAMHAIN Completion(s). Maturity. Relaxation (from labour/work). Reviewing &/or retrospection. Closing phase.
Minor:
8) OSTARA:.....Vernal Ex:....Sunrise
Optomism. (Rashness). Putting ideas into action. First love. Getting underway.
10) LITHA:........S. Solstice:..Midday
Success. popularity. In the spotlight. Public/publicity? Prime conditions. Recognition.
12) MABON:....Autumn Ex:...Sunset
Celebration. Enjoying fruits of labour/undertaking. Counting blessings. (Balance?).
14) YULE:........W. Solstice...Midnight
Waiting period coming to an end. Wishes granted. Sleep/rest. Mystery(ies).
I've done these meanings to be read in combination(s).
Will post others later.
Bee
So I've figured out some basic meanings, which are only how I see them - at this time. They don't match my previous 'tester' readings.
THE TOOLS. They arn't the actual Elements, they represent them.
1) Athame:...........Protection - Defence
(Aggressive 'decisive & commanding' power. )
2) Rod (wand):......Intention - Assertion
(Precise 'initiating & willful' power which causes effects. Fertile.)
3)Disk (Shield):....Manifest Elemental energies - Unity of Dimensions
(Balanced 'earthing' power. The Elements in/used by Man.)
4) Cup:................Reception - Conception
(Creative 'nurturing & containing' power. Healing. Sanctuary. Calm/womb.)
5) Goddess:.....Significator - female energies/influence
6) God:...........Significator - male energies/influence
...
THE FESTIVALS I see these as the Four Major and Four Minor fire festivals.
Major:
7) IMBOLC New. Baby. Start. New/untried ideas. Expectations. Inexperience. Preparations. Opening phase.
9) BELTANE Pleasures. Merriment. Sexual encounters. Community spirit/activities. Shareing. Undertakin(s) In full 'swing'.
11) LAMMAS Rewarding progress/accomplishment. Competence. Generosity. Satisfaction. (also, Man?)
13) SAMHAIN Completion(s). Maturity. Relaxation (from labour/work). Reviewing &/or retrospection. Closing phase.
Minor:
8) OSTARA:.....Vernal Ex:....Sunrise
Optomism. (Rashness). Putting ideas into action. First love. Getting underway.
10) LITHA:........S. Solstice:..Midday
Success. popularity. In the spotlight. Public/publicity? Prime conditions. Recognition.
12) MABON:....Autumn Ex:...Sunset
Celebration. Enjoying fruits of labour/undertaking. Counting blessings. (Balance?).
14) YULE:........W. Solstice...Midnight
Waiting period coming to an end. Wishes granted. Sleep/rest. Mystery(ies).
I've done these meanings to be read in combination(s).
Will post others later.
Bee