Learn Tarot Together
What began as a pile of scattered notes — my attempt to reconcile seven (?) different reference guides — has morphed into this blog and what I hope will become a collection of user-friendly resources.
A note on my approach: You might assume a systematic approach makes the most sense— major arcana, suits, then numerology. I agree and if I'd given it any forethought, that is probably the route I would have taken. But in the spirit of letting the cards guide, I prefer to pull at random and see where my research takes me. This is why we are beginning with Swords, Eights, and the VIII of Swords. Welcome to the journey.
VIII of Swords
In Waite-Smith symbology, the VIII of Swords depicts a figure, bound and blindfolded, surrounded by…
Numerology: VIIIs
In minor arcana numerology (a base ten system), eights typically represent the ripening before the harvest.
Understanding Swords ♧
Swords (or spades), one of the four minor arcana suits, relates to the mental realm.