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Arcana VIII : Justice - The way of the Light

Sat Sep 3, 2011 6:02 AM EDT

Justice, in many Tarot representations, is Athena. Athena was the patron goddess of Athens, credited with bringing not merely the idea of justice, but a model for justice, to Athens, Greece.

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Arcana VII : The Chariot - Create your own path, with your own power

Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:08 PM EDT

It has been suggested the square on the charioteer's chest is a representation of the earth tattva. Another view is that the mood of the card may be characterized as that of conquest.

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Arcana VI : The Lovers - The heart wants what it wants

Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:22 AM EDT

In some traditions, the Lovers represent relationships and choices. Its appearance in a spread indicates some decision about an existing relationship, a temptation of the heart, or a choice of potential partners.

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Arcana V : The Hierophant - How do you fit into the world?

Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:15 AM EDT

The most common representation of The Hierophant is with his right hand raised in what is known esoterically as the blessing or benediction, with two fingers pointing skyward and two pointing down, thus forming a bridge between Heaven and Earth.

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Arcana IV : The Emperor - Might makes right?

Wed Jul 6, 2011 7:08 AM EDT

The Emperor sits on his throne, holding a scepter, accompanied by the heraldic Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire. This is usually on his shield though the heraldic eagle is sometimes a free-standing statue or live bird.

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Arcana II : The High Priestess - A lady and her secrets.

Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:45 AM EDT

In the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck, upon which many modern decks are based, The High Priestess is identified with the Shekhinah, the female indwelling presence of the divine. She wears plain blue robes and sits with her hands in her lap.

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Arcana III : The Empress - One hand gives while the other takes.

Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:40 AM EDT

The Empress sits on a throne wearing a starry crown, holding a scepter in one hand.

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Arcana I : The Magician ( Knowledge lacking wisdom )

Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:15 PM EDT

In French, the Magician is called Le Bateleur, "the mountebank" or the "sleight of hand artist", a practitioner of stage magic.

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Arcana 0 - The Fool. What naught might yield...

Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:15 AM EDT

Also known by the name Le Mat in the Tarot of Marseilles, meaning " the madman " or " the beggar ", it can be considered the first of the major arcana.

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Would anybody be interested in...

Mon Jun 6, 2011 1:10 AM EDT

A series of articles about the tarot? In the coming weeks I'll have a little more free time than usual, and I'd like to use some of that time to write a few articles.

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The Zombie Apocalypse Has Already Begun

Sat May 21, 2011 10:26 AM EDT

My town has become ground zero for the end of humanity. I send this message to you in the hopes that this can still be stopped before it spreads to far. As far as I can tell, I am the only survivor.

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The Heroes Shall Be Homeless pt I

Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:18 PM EDT

In a land of low income The masses unwashed Concrete labyrinth binging The losers, the bums Many are they the lowly saps Foreclosure stricken Suckling babes of public's teat Wanting ever more Mindless glee; consume they do

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School lunches face budget problems

Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:09 PM EST

Really? Of all the areas we could cut costs, we are going to cut back on what we feed students?

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food, prices, budget, schools, education, assistance, nutrition

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