contrascarpe
I must admit that this is not one of my favorite cards in this deck. For some reason, the image of the mask is disheartening (perhaps the same reaction a clown gets from someone who fears them - maybe that's it ........ this card reminds me too much of mimes).
Typically I am a big fan of Ms. Petersen's brushstrokes, but on this card, they seem disjointed. I know the four elements are being represented here (which I admire - I like the idea of representing the elements instead of the four symbols of the minor arcana).
OK, back to the mask - one of the meanings of the Magician is that he is the "trickster" or salesman. The mask would certainly seem to hint at this. I always saw this as a minor attribute for this card, but the prominence of the mask makes it come to the forefront.
The crescent moon is a nice touch, even if it does frame the mask. I don't HATE the card, but it will never be a favorite.
Oh, regarding the sitar ....... being old enough to remember the Beatles when they were still together (yes, I am THAT old), I believe it was George Harrison who started the experimentation with that instrument. The first song he used it on was Norwegian Wood which predated Sgt. Pepper by a couple of years. It was he who discovered the Mahariji and the rest of the lads followed along for the ride for a short time. Harrison continued a lifelong love for the sitar as well as Indian culture.
Dan
Typically I am a big fan of Ms. Petersen's brushstrokes, but on this card, they seem disjointed. I know the four elements are being represented here (which I admire - I like the idea of representing the elements instead of the four symbols of the minor arcana).
OK, back to the mask - one of the meanings of the Magician is that he is the "trickster" or salesman. The mask would certainly seem to hint at this. I always saw this as a minor attribute for this card, but the prominence of the mask makes it come to the forefront.
The crescent moon is a nice touch, even if it does frame the mask. I don't HATE the card, but it will never be a favorite.
Oh, regarding the sitar ....... being old enough to remember the Beatles when they were still together (yes, I am THAT old), I believe it was George Harrison who started the experimentation with that instrument. The first song he used it on was Norwegian Wood which predated Sgt. Pepper by a couple of years. It was he who discovered the Mahariji and the rest of the lads followed along for the ride for a short time. Harrison continued a lifelong love for the sitar as well as Indian culture.
Dan