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Tarot and Sufism?
I have found somewhat of a connection between certain cards and Mevlevi Sufism (an order of Sufism -- or Islamic mysticism -- that is also known as the Whirling Dervishes).
I don't know how it is in other decks (it's not this way in my Cat People deck), but in Rider-Waite, the Magician stands with his right hand raised and his left hand lowered.
This is significant in Mevlevi Sufism because, when they perform their famous turning ritual, according to The Mevlevi Order of America's Website, "They turn first with crossed arms; then, taking flight, they open their arms, holding the right hand up and the left hand down, becoming transparent vessels for bringing divine blessings to earth."
Do you think that ties into The Magician, in any way? And have any others of you found any connections between Sufism (Mevlevi or any other order) in Tarot? I figure if Qabalah -- Jewish mysticism -- plays out a lot in Tarot, Sufism might also!
I have found somewhat of a connection between certain cards and Mevlevi Sufism (an order of Sufism -- or Islamic mysticism -- that is also known as the Whirling Dervishes).
I don't know how it is in other decks (it's not this way in my Cat People deck), but in Rider-Waite, the Magician stands with his right hand raised and his left hand lowered.
This is significant in Mevlevi Sufism because, when they perform their famous turning ritual, according to The Mevlevi Order of America's Website, "They turn first with crossed arms; then, taking flight, they open their arms, holding the right hand up and the left hand down, becoming transparent vessels for bringing divine blessings to earth."
Do you think that ties into The Magician, in any way? And have any others of you found any connections between Sufism (Mevlevi or any other order) in Tarot? I figure if Qabalah -- Jewish mysticism -- plays out a lot in Tarot, Sufism might also!