THE SUIT OF FIRE---The Active and Dynamic Realm

You may well have seen this post before, but I have reworked the fire cards to a final stage and here are the results:


15. Inspiration---ACE OF FIRE                           

             

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/05/card-15.html

                  Energy/Arousal                
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           16. Union---TWO OF FIRE

             

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/05/16-two-of-fire-union.html

                      Dominion/Achievement

                  -------*------ 

                17. Preparation---THREE OF FIRE   

                   

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/05/card-17.html

              Virtue/Enterprise

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           18. Rebirth---FOUR OF FIRE

              

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/06/tarot-18.html

           Completion

           -------*------

       19. Associations---FIVE OF FIRE

            

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/06/tarot-19.html
Strife/Obstacles
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20. Self Reliance---SIX OF FIRE

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/03/card-six.html

 Victory/Triumph 
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     21. Persistence---SEVEN OF FIRE                       

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarot-21.html

Challenge

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      22. Anticipation---EIGHT OF FIRE 

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarot-22.html

   Swiftness/Satisfaction   

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23. Secret Investigation---NINE OF FIRE

      

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.html
Strength/Determination 

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24. Isolation---TEN OF FIRE

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarot-24-10-of-fire-isolation.html

                        Oppression/Ambition                                 

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25. The Researcher---CHILD OF FIRE

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/08/25-child-of-fire-researcher.html

Princess/Page of Wands/Abductor/Herald of REACTIVE news 

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 26. The Initiate---ADOLESCENT OF FIRE 

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/08/26-adolescent-of-fire-initiate.html

Prince/Knight of Wands/Change/travel/sexuality
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27. The Snake Charmer---FEMALE ADULT OF FIRE

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/09/27-woman-of-fire-snake-charmer.html

 Queen of Wands/Social/Independent
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28. The Assassin---MALE ADULT OF FIRE

http://gabyell-testingthewater.blogspot.com/2011/09/28-man-of-fire-assassin.html

King/Knight of Wands

  Mature accomplishment

                                                                  

The fire suit is the next layer of human experience; the active and dynamic realm.  This suit translates into the traditional Tarot suit of rods, staffs, or wands and corresponds in Astrology with the signs of Aries*, Leo*, and Sagittarius*.

The first action a newborn baby makes is to breathe in his or her first breath, this is the first dynamic action.  From the moment of birth the human is active, and life is a series of dynamic transformations.  In the suit of earth, we realise the material manifestation; the body.  In the suit of fire we realise the body’s ability to DO. 

The spiritual side of nature is involved in the essence of the suit of fire, consider the beauty inherent in a sunrise or sunset.  These two moments during the day herald the changes from day to night and can be most spectacular to view.  Likewise, this suit can be as unpredictably catastrophic as a volcanic explosion or a forest fire.

Alchemy, Chemistry, and many of the other sciences rely on the element of fire to create new medicines and materials.  When fire is controlled or “managed” it can bring about beneficial changes.  It can warm us when we are cold and cook our food when we are hungry.  Realise also that even fire at its most dangerous can have a positive aspect.  Farmers of old burned over their fields after harvest that aided growth in the next season.

We may forget how often we use candles and incense during contemporary rituals. 

Most everyone blows out the candles on their birthday cake, and often in wedding ceremonies the new couple will light a “candle of unity”.  The light of these kind of fires gives us a symbolic subliminal* message that we are causing a significant change.  We will ourselves a birthday wish that supposedly will come true if we can blow out all the candles on the cake in one go. 

Whenever a preponderance of Fire suit cards are found in a layout, it is time to pay close attention to how you are creating and moving within your life.  The spiritual side of life is also important now, especially in the lessons learned when mastering the will.  It may indicate too that it is time to focus on changes in your life and prepare for the time of transitions.

When you visit a time of fire it is time to get passionate, but you will have to learn to control your temper and to watch out for anger and angry reactions of others.  When there is a preponderance of fire cards, there can be great passion, obsessions, physical action and in some cases, physical violence.

Certainly link and make suggestions to anyone you think would like to see these. Just please do not reprint as your own work.

Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot

©2011

Tarot 22 - 8 of Fire: "ANTICIPATION"

This is the moment before action and you must now step back and wait.  

Embrace the encounter of looking forward, for change is just around the corner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDJ_Mz8ftqI

I have been temperate always, 
But I am like to be very drunk 
With your coming. 
There have been times 
I feared to walk down the street 
Lest I should reel with the wine of you, 
And jerk against my neighbours 
As they go by. 
I am parched now, and my tongue is horrible in my mouth, 
But my brain is noisy 
With the clash and gurgle of filling wine-cups. 

--- Anticipation by Amy Lowell

Pictured in this tarot is a bomb held gently by strong hands.  Two arms holding a match apiece reach forward to light the fuse while a young boy looks on frighteningly excited.  In the background a mushroom cloud of fire explodes.

INTERPRETATION:  Do nothing, try not even to think about your plans or hopes or desires for the moment. It is time to take care and wait for something good is coming to you very soon.

All of the eights in all of the four suits represent a second layer of mastery in your earthly life.  Eights are enduring so you should consider that the mastery you are “earning” just now will last for some time, and will be of greater value to you in future.

• In 8 of earth “Achievements” you are invited to use your particular or professional skills and talents. This tarot brings some material benefits, good health, perhaps a pay rise or bonus for something you have "designed" in any medium. Your projects of any type that was begun two years ago is about to come to a mighty climax, or alternatively this tarot is also good to meditate on when starting a new project, one that is long term [lasting for around two years] 

•  In 8 of Fire “Anticipation” you are invited to use your particular passions. This tarot brings you some ego enhancement, self-confidence, perhaps a new relationship or new passion for doing something. The new passions you find now are intense, old passions are also raising up a notch or returning to you. Until these new passions are apparent you may feel a great deal of anticipation. 

• In 8 of Water "Horror" you will be called upon to use your particular healing abilities. This tarot brings you focus, emotional control, and "KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOUT YOU WHEN ALL THOSE AROUND YOU ARE LOSING THEIRS". You may have to be a tower of strength in some difficult situation and may will come to depend upon you emotionally for a while.

• In 8 of Air "Patience" you will be called upon to use your particular knowledge and understanding. This tarot brings you eloquent powers of communication, and the knowledge to know when to speak and when to listen and a strong rational reasoning. Others are likely to admire your input and trust your judgement.

When you have the eight of fire in your hand, you will have to remain calm, as what is going on around you is causing you some stress, it is a good stress insofar that you will feel that what you are waiting for will try your patience.  Inside you will feel as fluttery as a butterfly accidentally caught in a closet.

The more you think about the thing you are waiting for or the more you try to control it the longer it will take for it to manifest.  Try not to have expectations.  This particular change would likely be best exemplified by illustrating this fact, the less you expect, the more you will welcome what does occur.

It is time to release all thoughts, allowing them to become manifest.  Worrying the issue  or even fantasising about it will only bring delays.

Certainly link and make suggestions to anyone you think would like to see these. Just please do not reprint as your own work.

Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot

©2011

Tarot 15 Ace of Fire: "INSPIRATION"

Look for the Eureka moments that come to you like a flash of lightning

Use the lightening strike information to make an innovative act

In the image a bolt of lightning strikes a thinking person, the strike acts like an x-ray machine so we can see the skull of the thinker.  This represents bringing what is inside, out into the light of manifestation.  The eyes glow with aspiration and expanded understanding.

INTERPRETATION:  You have just had or will have shortly an idea or inspired thought.  You must utilise this as soon as you can, you will not have time to hesitate.  Strike out as soon as you feel the inspiration, act on impulse, do not allow it to become a memory of what might have been. “Carpe Diem”!

From: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/carpe-diem.html

“'Carpe diem' is usually translated from the Latin as 'seize the day'. However, the more pedantic of Latin scholars may very well seize you by the throat if you suggest that translation.

'Carpe' translates literally as 'pluck', with particular reference to the picking of fruit, so a more accurate rendition is 'enjoy the day, pluck the day when it is ripe'.  The extended version of the phrase 'carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero' translates as 'Pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the future'.

The meaning is similar to that of many proverbs that we continue to use in English and is a warning to make the most of the time we have, with the implication that our time on Earth is short. Other such proverbs are 'Strike while the iron is hot', 'The early bird catches the worm', 'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may', and so on.

The original source for the Latin phrase is the lyric poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65 BC – 8 BC), more widely known as Horace. The term is first found in Odes Book I: Dum loquimur, fugerit invida

Aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero

Which translates as:

While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future

Many authors have quoted the Latin original, but it was Lord Byron's use of the phrase that first began to integrate it into English. He included it in his 1817 work 'Letters', which was published in 1830 by Thomas Moore:

"I never anticipate, - carpe diem - the past at least is one's own, which is one reason for making sure of the present."

The noble George Gordon Noel, sixth Baron Byron, is better known as a womaniser than as a Latin scholar, but he was well versed in the language and was a Horace aficionado. He was taught Latin as a child by the son of his bootmaker and went on to write his version of Horace's Ars Poetica(The Art of Poetry), as 'Hints from Horace', in 1811.

All aces in all of the suits indicate an opportunity presenting itself to you and it is up to you to do something with it.  If you don’t want that kind of opportunity, do nothing and nothing will happen, but if you need a change then act upon the opportunity and you should be pleased with the outcome

·                     In Ace of earth “Birth” an opportunity to bring about a new life is around you, normally coming in the forms of a new outlet for earning income, a new job, a new home, a new baby, etc.

·                     In Ace of fire “Inspiration” an opportunity to bring about a new idea or an inspiration that can cause you to have a break through, an eureka moment changing your upcoming actions.  If you are an artist or work in a creative field Ace of fire will bring a different and valuable mindset to complete and compliment your projects

·                     In Ace of water “Abundance” an emotional opportunity comes along, generally in the form of a new love or friendship.  It can also involve some longed for revolution in an artistic or craft endeavour.

·                     In Ace of air “Revelation” an opportunity arises through communications, thinking, learning, research and development.  For one who studies or teaches, this tarot would indicate the opportunity to learn a related subject or earn a grant for research you are working on, and so on.

What has presented itself to you is only a possibility at the moment, it is up to you to transform it into a concrete reality. Do not hesitate, if you do, you will lose the opportunity. 

You will feel passionate and have much energy when working to bring the inspiration to life.  It may feel compulsive [and this will power your need to complete your tasks], you will be focused once you decide to act on this new idea.  This image represents a time when your imagination and creativity is quite powerful, and can be helpful when you try to bring your ideas into a concrete form.

You will be given opportunities to improve something in your life and if you take the opportunities that arise, you will expand your confidence and your self-esteem.  Also you will be inspirational and a cheer-leader for others. This in turn will cause you to bring others to you and your creative energies will build with each of these encounters.  If you like being with other creative types, drawing this tarot will expand your popularity and influence with others.

All aces represent opportunities coming to you, but you will have to take them up or they will disappear.  You do not have to do anything and leave it alone if this is not something you are interested in and no harm will come to you in any way.  If, however, you are interested in having a creative life, embrace this image with both arms.

Not only will you have good new ideas or inspirations, but  also enough focus and concentration to see through a project you decide to make from your eureka moment. You may find you have much more energy than you have had, and the more you work on your projects the more it energises you.

This card has a masculine/positive influence and thus you will have to do something with it, you cannot sit on what comes to you or it will be of no values in the long run.  Get a little pad of paper to carry with you [or a smart phone or suchlike] so as ideas come to you, you will have something to record them with so you can use them later.

If you are male, you are particularly potent right now, so if you want no children, take precautions.  Regardless of your gender, it will probably be a quite sexy period for you.

Certainly link and make suggestions to anyone you think would like to see these. Just please do not reprint as your own work.

Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot, ©2011