foolMoon
I am looking at the all major cards starting with The Fool card. First of all I would like to discuss the card in following aspects.
1. Symbolism from the art comparing with Thoth deck
2. 2 of the sigils on the card
What do you think of the image? Is it too simple or crude? Comparing to the Fool card of Thoth deck or other Thothy / GD deck, it could be. But still would you not say that it works as a good image which triggers a lot of thoughts and symbolism from the Fool card?
I think there is a considerable write up about the Fool card in Book of Thoth. But I have not read it yet. I will go and read it first to learn about what Crowley meant the Fool card to be in his Thoth deck. In contrast there is very little written about the Fool card of the TOCM in DuQuette's book.
What are your thoughts on the image? I will be thinking about it, and will update here too as they come up in the mind too.
I believe the 2 of the sigils on each major cards are from Crowley's work according to the book, but it does not mention about their meanings, and how it is relevant with the Fool card. These sigils are unique to this deck, I believe. It would be interesting to see, if they are truly meaningful, and add richer and yet deeper association to the system, or are they just visual decoration which might hinder the readings. Let's find out.
1. Symbolism from the art comparing with Thoth deck
2. 2 of the sigils on the card
What do you think of the image? Is it too simple or crude? Comparing to the Fool card of Thoth deck or other Thothy / GD deck, it could be. But still would you not say that it works as a good image which triggers a lot of thoughts and symbolism from the Fool card?
I think there is a considerable write up about the Fool card in Book of Thoth. But I have not read it yet. I will go and read it first to learn about what Crowley meant the Fool card to be in his Thoth deck. In contrast there is very little written about the Fool card of the TOCM in DuQuette's book.
What are your thoughts on the image? I will be thinking about it, and will update here too as they come up in the mind too.
I believe the 2 of the sigils on each major cards are from Crowley's work according to the book, but it does not mention about their meanings, and how it is relevant with the Fool card. These sigils are unique to this deck, I believe. It would be interesting to see, if they are truly meaningful, and add richer and yet deeper association to the system, or are they just visual decoration which might hinder the readings. Let's find out.