Features of interpretation: Hierophant
in "Tarot of White Cats"
I decided to take a little break from my decks being worked on and pay attention to the pleasant cat energy that comes from my new deck - "Tarot of White Cats".
To the question: Who wants to chat? Came out Hierophant
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How precise and very logical everything is...
It must be said in Lately It is the energy of this major arcana that is present both in everyday life and in my thoughts. In addition, many interesting discoveries came from working with the serpentine - a stone that for me corresponds to the Hierophant.
The Hierophant in the White Cat Tarot is very traditional.
The figure of the Hierophant itself is reminiscent of the classic High Priest from traditional White decks.
Everything is the same - nand on the throne is the classic Pope: in a tiara, a festive red robe, with a staff topped with a papal cross. Even the coat of arms on the side of the throne resembles the papal one - the keys of St. Peter.
The fact that he sits on a throne, on the side of which there is a coat of arms - a symbol of his position, may indicate that it is his title that is the basis of everything that he has: power, control of the minds of his flock, wealth, etc.
So, it is logical to ask the question: if he loses his post, will he even mean anything? Is it possible that he himself is nothing?
So, the white cat - Hierophant raised his paw in a blessing gesture... He blesses his flock, which we do not see - they are behind the frame of the card. It would seem that everything is traditional.
But not everything is so simple in this cat deck...
There are more on the map two characters and they need to be given more attention.
Firstly, not far from the Hierophant, from somewhere in the interior came Red Cat,
holding the Book of sacred texts tightly to his chest.
Stopping not far from the Hierophant, he bowed his head and looked at him carefully.
His appearance resembles a minister who helps the high priest during worship.
Looking at his red face, I wondered (I’m interested!): is this red-haired servant watching the service or... he quietly drank a glass of Cahors in the sacristy and, grinning with his sly red face, ran to prayer. But the high priest, after all, sent him to bring a book!
However, the cunning red-haired servant deserves much more attention cat - cardinal
in the foreground of the map.
With his gray paws folded in prayer, he bowed his head before the high priest. His whole appearance expresses humility and obedience. But is this really so?
Gray cat - gray cardinal...
The label suggests itself.
Eminence grise -
usually this is an influential person who acts behind the scenes. This is usually the name given to a shadow ruler who has real power, while the official ruler has only formal power.
Looking at the gray cat - the cardinal - you think: is this sincere humility or is it hypocrisy?
No wonder the gray cat is a cardinal in the foreground of the map.
Doesn't this mean that it is in his gray, so humbly folded paws that real power lies?
Features of the interpretation of the lasso:
Of course, when interpreting this deck, purely Wightian meanings are perfect: “Tarot of White Cats” is a frankly Wightian deck. However, a bright personality, like any cat, is present in her.
So, what you need to pay attention to when interpreting.
If this lasso comes out, it is important to immediately decide
which of the characters in the arcana is more suitable for your situation.
That is, who will we consider?
If it's yourself white Hierophant,
then in this case it is quite possible to use traditional meanings, and, by and large, it is positive meanings based on such character traits like sincerity, honesty.
The negative in this case can only be the character’s naivety and short-sightedness.
Red-haired servant
is perceived as the personification of cunning, practicality, materialism, earthliness, and possessiveness. This can especially be indicated by the way he presses the book to himself with his paw. He will think more about the stability of his position, practicality, financial and material components of affairs than about the spiritual side.
It is also quite likely that the everyday side of worship rests on his shoulders: taking care of candles, the clothes of the high priest, utensils, incense and myrrh. Therefore, his earthiness may be quite natural.
Eminence grise...
This is the one on whom, most likely, all the negativity of the fifth major lasso will be played out.
A shadow ruler, smart, quick-witted, understanding more than others, and seeing farther than everyone else.
Is he plotting to overthrow the white cat and take the throne himself? Hardly.
He absolutely does not want to engage in official routine, to have many restrictions in actions imposed by such a high position. He is quite happy with the position he occupies.
He can be characterized by such qualities
How
*addiction to material benefits. It is interesting that both additional characters turned out to be materialists, in contrast to the idealistic and spiritually inclined white cat: only the red cat does not hide his passions, and the gray one carefully hides them. In this case, when interpreting the lasso for personality characteristics, red and gray cats can personify the shadow, inner part character.
*secrecy, hypocrisy, pride,
*passion for the game, excitement,
*religious dictatorship: this cat could well be an inquisitor and punish for dissent,
* illegibility in means and methods of achieving goals.
The cat is a small masterpiece.” Leonardo Da Vinci
This phrase, printed on the cover, can truly describe this cute, playful deck, whose heroes are not people, but cats - and mostly white ones.
The authors of the deck hint that cats are much smarter than us, so they are given not one life, but nine, which they live in peace and happiness. How to achieve this? It may not be so simple, but cats are willing to teach us this if we find it. mutual language with a deck.
What is the secret of such longevity of cats? The deck helps to find the answer to this question. The fact is that life for cats is an exciting, positive game, where every little thing surprises, captivates and pleases, and negative and doubtful moments can be avoided partially or even completely.
This deck is not the only cat one among the many Tarot decks. Offhand you can call Tarot of the Cat People And Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot. In what fundamental difference this deck from others, cats?
The cats in this deck are drawn (these are not real photos of cats, not collages), they are a little stylized compared to real prototypes. The highlight of the deck is that the cats are predominantly white. Their “faces” are written out; you can clearly see their facial expressions and eye color. Most of the cats are dressed in clothes close to ancient and medieval (stylized, like the heroes of the deck themselves). The main colors of the deck are yellow, blue and green. There are no people among the characters in the deck, but there are dogs, mice, rats - those creatures that cats have to encounter in nature. There are lions on a couple of cards - in the form of a more real (SA "Strength") and a stylized image. Some cats are “undressed” (SA “Zvezda”), and small kittens are also depicted without clothes.
Tarot of the Cat People (
One of the popular and modern fortune-telling is a situational reading using a Tarot deck. But the original cards look a little scary, and the meanings are confusing and not very good. At one time, the well-known artist and, a kind of prophet, Leonardo da Vinci created Tarot cards, where instead of terrible images he drew pleasant creatures - white cats. It was created in order to tell, in a softer version, the life situations that fate has in store for us.
Tarot of White Cats came from the pen of Leonardo da Vinci
Type of cards
As already mentioned, all the characters on the cards are white cats. Fluffies with long tails and cute faces. Their charm and appearance make it impossible to think badly about their future. Naturally, there are similarities with the classic deck, but there are also differences. For example, “Justice” and “Strength” appeared in the Major Arcana, which are interchangeable. The card gallery consists of a standard number of Tarot cards. No more, no less. All of them feature images of white cats. The back side of the white cat Tarot cards is again decorated with these graceful animals.
Why did you choose them and not dogs or birds? The answer lies in the fact that the cat's nature and the number of their lives gives them advantages over other representatives of the fauna.
Although, most do not take them seriously because appearance. But, having abandoned fortune telling on this deck, people do not notice that behind the childish appearance of the cards lies a secret. They help to open your eyes to things from a completely different perspective, to look at the situation in a completely different way. This sometimes makes it possible to approach problems in a non-standard way and unexpectedly for yourself and the people around you. The White Cat Tarot is not a deck of cards for play or fun. This is a full disclosure of problems, but only from the other side.
The White Cat Tarot is a powerful tool for fortune telling.
Nuances of working with cards
Many people are interested in the question of the situations assigned to cards and their correct interpretation. Can all questions be answered by cats or only those related to a certain area (love, money, relationships)? The cards will answer all questions if they are presented correctly and clearly understandable.
Is it possible for beginners to tell fortunes with them? Yes. The interpretations are clear to everyone, and the owners of the cards themselves (cats) will help with this. True, if you don’t love and respect in principle animal world, then it’s better not to take them on. Cards are very sensitive to a person and can take revenge on their offenders. This is especially true for cats. Just like in the classic deck, the White Cat Tarot cards have upright and inverted meanings. The peculiarity of the second is that it reveals problems associated with the inner world of the fortuneteller. Having understood yourself, you can find a way out of the situation and get an answer to the question.
The White Cat Tarot will help only those who love animals
The meaning of cards and detailed consideration
The cards have four suits. They are the same as in the classic deck:
- Pentacles;
- swords;
- wands;
- bowls.
They are divided into major and minor arcana. There are 78 of them in total, but the gallery of the minor arcana consists of the bulk - 56 cards. They are all different. Let's look at some of them. This information will be useful to you.
- The Ten of Pentacles is a symbol of wealth, prosperity in everything, prosperity and good luck in all endeavors. But the meaning is more subtle: family, children, heritage. By rejecting or breaking his family ties, a person will not find happiness. Therefore, you need to follow the nearby cards, ask a specific question, and if the cats are sure that you need family and care, then they will let you know with this card. When the 10 of Pentacles is reversed, things are more serious than they seem. This meaning will relate to the inner world of the fortuneteller. Thus, cats want to force a person to look deep into himself. Honestly look at yourself from all sides and find the mistakes that were previously made in relationships with your family, relatives and friends. This is a hint that everything can be fixed. If the fortuneteller understands the mistakes, forgives the insults and looks at the situation with different eyes. Having reconsidered his views on life, returning to his family, he will receive wealth and stability, life will be full of emotions and joyful memories. If the alignment concerns business or other comic issues, then the direct meaning is luck, and the inverted meaning is not advisable to forget about the soul and its peace of mind. Man is mortal, and the soul will be responsible for our dirty deeds.
- There are 75 cards in the deck, but 8 are from the suit of swords. Eight speaks about the barriers that a person sets for himself. He seems to block his actions and actions, so a crisis ensues. On the other hand, the card may suggest that the questioner does not need this. And that is why there are delays in what was planned. They seem to give us the opportunity to rethink and stop striving for what is not necessary. You should limit yourself and your needs. If fortune telling occurs on a person’s personality, then this characterizes him as indecisive, weak and going with the flow. This person is sick and dependent on medications, drugs or alcohol. That’s why I put a barrier in front of myself, I got into a vicious circle, from which only myself can help me get out. In an inverted position, the card speaks of betrayal and hopelessness. But, looking inside himself, he will understand that by changing himself, he will change the situation. You need to break the chain with which you have chained yourself.
Tarot of White Cats: Suit of Chalice
Major Arcana
The gallery of the major arcana of white cats is very original and cute. Gentle, pleasant faces, intelligent eyes - all this removes negativity and gives confidence in one’s abilities. Even the symbols have a cat-like appearance.
- Moon card. It depicts a cat holding a full moon with the image of a cute pussy in her hands. The dogs are running after her. The meaning of the card in the upright position: the soul has two sides - dark and light. Fear of the unknown, fear of the invisible and inexplicable drives a person into depression and absolute emptiness. The fortuneteller must intuitively go towards the light, and then dawn will come in his life. As for the inverted meaning, there is a concept here like mental illness. The situation can change if you make an effort on yourself. The fortuneteller must understand that everything secret will sooner or later become apparent. And then the severity of the situation will not ease, but will worsen the state of his soul. And this will lead to irreparable consequences.
- The Death card doesn't look as sad as it does in the classic deck. It is clear that the creature is standing in a canopy and with a scythe. But his gaze into the sky with lightning against the backdrop of the raging sea. Death stands next to a huge chest filled with gold. This image speaks of total changes in life. Even giving up habits or moving can be seen as new life. And for this it is necessary to “die”, i.e. leave behind all your acquaintances and everything you have become attached to or accustomed to. In an inverted position: the person has exhausted himself, his feelings have cooled, he is tired of everything, he has stopped moving forward. Once this is understood and accepted, change will begin, and for this it is necessary to “come to life” and move forward.
The Tarot of White Cats deck by artist Severino Baraldi can be called the most famous deck depicting cats in the Waite-Smith tradition. If the first decks with images of animals were used by imaginative players and collectors in the 18th century, then last years Such Tarot cards have been enriched with new meanings and special symbols, allowing you to see some kind of human quality in the illustrations and give full rein to your intuition. The White Cat Tarot deck continues the tradition of the close connection between humans and animals, which has its roots in the ancient world. Belief in animals as divine creatures began with the personification of human weaknesses and virtues in animals and ended with the representation of gods with the heads of animals. A sacred animal in some religions, which saw cats as something divine, and devilish in others. The most mystical animal, the cat, bewitched people with its inexplicable supernatural charm, which is probably why it was believed that the cat has nine lives. The cat is the main character of many myths and.
Major Arcana of the White Cat Tarot Deck
The great poet Charles Baudelaire called his cat a genius - an inspiration who “judges, controls and directs everything in his kingdom.” The poet asks the question: “Who is he? Daemon? Or an ancient deity? In India, the divinity of the cat was associated with the goddess of childbirth, Shasti, riding on a cat. In Arab countries, the love of cats is associated with the Prophet Muhammad and his cat Muezza. In Egypt, killing a cat was punishable by death; it was believed that the heavenly cat, the goddess Bast, killed the serpent Apophis, who intended to swallow the Sun. Leonardo Da Vinci enthusiastically described the cat as a “little masterpiece.” In medieval Europe, cats were considered companions of witches, the demons Aim and Bel had the heads of cats, and in Japan they believed that meeting a cat was a bad omen. The author of this White Cat Tarot deck, Severino Baraldi, explains that cats are much smarter than us, so they are given not one life, but nine, and happiness can be found if you understand the secret of longevity of cats. Perhaps, he argues, the whole point is that cats try to avoid negative moments and live their lives in an exciting game, where every little thing pleases and surprises.
Tarot of White Cats is a very funny and soft deck, which was created to smooth out difficult situations in our lives.
The main characters of these cards, as you may have guessed, are funny, fluffy and incredibly charming cats. So the heroes of the illustrations will not leave you indifferent! Despite the obvious artistic difference of this deck from others, it still closely resembles the classic Rider-Waite deck and does not deviate from the basic principles of the Tarot system. The only exceptions are the Major Arcana “Justice” and “Strength”, which are not placed in the usual order, but are replaced by each other.
Structure of the White Cats Tarot deck
Leonardo Da Vinci also said that “a cat is a small masterpiece.” And these are the words that adorn the cover of White Cats. This statement fits the description of this deck perfectly. Probably, it was the phrase that was once said outstanding person and prompted the authors to create this “fluffy masterpiece.” By the way, the idea with cats was chosen for a reason: it traces the plot of the nine lives of these pets. The meaning of the deck is that cats are smarter than you and me, they live their lives in harmony, peace and happiness. That’s why they were given nine lives, and you and I are given only one. Perhaps one day White Cats will willingly share their secrets and teach you to live without negative emotions. After all, a cat’s life is a game filled with joyful and exciting moments. This is probably the main secret of this deck. Despite the whole meaning and morality of White Cats, many people find this deck too childish and infantile. Therefore, it is often not taken seriously. But, abandoning “Cats” for the above reasons, people do not understand that this immaturity is the whole “salt” of the deck. After all, it is thanks to it that we can see those aspects and facets that cannot be seen in other, more classic Tarot decks. And mitigating unfavorable cards only increases the opportunity to look at the current situation in a new way. Sometimes this allows you to find a completely unexpected way out. So the frivolous attitude towards the White Cat Tarot is absolutely undeserved, and, probably, it arises only among those who have never fully worked with this deck.Principles of working with a deck
Many people ask: what questions do “Cats” answer better? Or in what situations is it best to work with this deck? is a universal deck that answers any adequate and correctly posed questions. Therefore, when working with these cards, you can consider the whole range of problems in a person’s life. This deck is suitable for both beginners and established tarot readers. It is perfectly perceived on an intuitive level and at the same time does not deviate from the system classic tarot. “White Cats” is not suitable except for those people who are not used to being happy, who do not like cats and generally do not accept “pro-rider” decks.Layout example
Having started to describe this deck, I, of course, took out my (by the way, already gathering dust for a long time) “Cats”. And before I had time to properly “greet” them, I immediately received a call from my regular client Andrey. He, as always, had a question about business. Andrey is an experienced entrepreneur, and his business is at a fairly high level, but recently it has begun to falter. So this time, completely torn by emotions after yet another failure, Andrey calls to find out: can he keep his business? And will there be opportunities for its further development in the future? I will not describe the entire consultation, I will focus only on the most significant, in my opinion, moments in working with White Cats. In response to Andrey’s main questions, the reading was “Ten of Swords” and “Strength”. This is where the smoothing and softening of the situation for the querent manifested itself in all its glory, since the “Ten of Swords” in the interpretation of “Cats” is a departure from the worst. That is, in fact, Andrey will still be able to avoid the worst, he will be able to maintain his business. However, such failures will still overtake him in the near future, since this card carries with it minor losses. Andrei will be able to cope with his problems, but for this he needs to show restraint, morality and strength - both physical and moral. In fact, the current situation for Andrei is a test of the endurance and strength of his convictions. This situation will determine and change all the principles, the entire moral system of Andrei, as well as his concept of conscience. Well, while these changes are taking place, he will inevitably encounter situations that incur minor financial losses.
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