The Devil asks: What do I need to laugh at?
“It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.
– Henry David Thoreau
Friends -
The Devil – the principle of humor and looking at what bedevils us - asks what do you need to laugh at?
Some people look at this card and react with horror and fear. Others see the good-natured humor. In other words, it all depends on how you're seeing the card.
In a recent class I taught there was a student brand new to the Tarot. I asked everyone to pull a card randomly and to look at it intuitively. This person pulled the Five of Cups – Disappointment. This is one of the infamous 'bardo' cards in the deck – most people look at that card and see dark, murky, swampy images. This person did not – she was delighted with the images and the colors and talked at length about how inspiring the card was for her.
The Bible has many stories and quotes of how the Devil leads you to sin and damnation. The Thoth Tarot Devil reminds you that it's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see. This Devil looks you straight in the eye and reminds you to look directly at – with humor - what is true in your life and relationships.
What do you need to look at directly today with merriment and a 'seeing' eye?
I’ve been honored over the years to do readings for so many – is it time to do yours?
For your heart, mind & spirit -
Kimery Elyn
P.S. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out my recent post: Guidance - The Lunar Moon (January - February.) This piece gives us insights and tools for 2024 - or in Henry David Thoreau’s quote: “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” The piece piggybacks on writings from the brilliant teacher, Semele Xerri.
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How do you know if a Tarot reading is right for you?
You're going through a life transition or marking an occasion.
You feel disconnected from your intuition.
You want to get to the root of an issue to clear it.
You're ready to get a new perspective.
You're ready to make different choices.
In Elyn’s Diary, we’re exploring our authenticity looking at the 22 Major Arcana cards, looking at each card and some of the questions they invite us to explore. These cards represent universal principles collectively experienced, regardless of our culture or family upbringing, and teach us how, as human beings, we grow, evolve, and deepen. The first fourteen:
The Fool: What does my heart tell me?
The Magus: How do I tell my truth?
The Priestess: How do I trust my intuition?
The Empress: How do I nurture?
The Emperor: How do I lead?
The Hierophant: Who are my teachers?
The Lovers: How do I love?
The Chariot: What’s my next adventure?
Adjustment: How do I find my balance?
The Hermit: How do I find my inner light?
Wheel of Fortune: Are you ready for good fortune?
Lust: What my passion?
The Hanged Man: What’s my hang-up?
Death: What do I need to let go of?