XI Justice – Law, Tribe-Ethnic Group-People (Chosi, God of justice, Nigeria) Light; Impartial judgement, laws and order, natural law. Evening the score, restoration of balance. Shadow; Injustice. Hypocritical behavior, cowardice, and narrow-mindedness.
Month: November 2020
African-American tarot card 10 [The Wheel]
10, The Wheel – Weather, Seasons ( Elegua, God of crossroads and opportunities, Nigeria) Light; Unexpected good luck, new cycle, ability to seize opportunities. Psychological maturity, comprehension of density. Shadow; Resistance to change, pessimism, superstition,…
African-American tarot card 9 [The Hermit]
IX The Hermit – Witch Doctor (Deng, civilizing God who abandoned mankind in disgust, Sudan) Light; Spiritual retreat, wisdom, austerity. Meeting with a Master. Shadow; Misanthropy, hostility towards life, lack of compassion, distrust.
African-American tarot card 8 [Strength]
VIII Strength –Warrior (Shango, warrior God of storm, Nigeria) Light; Courage, vitality, and good health, cheerfulness. Harmony between reason and instinct. Shadow; Loss of control. Repression of instincts. Inability to realize projects.
African-American tarot card 7 [The Chariot]
VII The Chariot –Animals, Hunting-Grazing (Oya, Goddess of storm and change, Nigeria) Light; Dyanamism, fruitful talents. Success in a challenge, search for a social definition. Shadow; Megalomania, arrogance, imprudence, and impatience. Lack of scruples.
African-American tarot card 6 [The Lovers]
VI The Lovers – Land, Agriculture, Harvest (Adriambahomanana and Adriamahilala) Light; Attraction of opposites, spiritual integrity, inner balance. Examination, moral test. Deep love and friendship. Shadow; Impossible sentimental Utopias, romantic illusions. Failed tests. Inability to choose. At a glance…
African-American tarot card 5 [The Hierophant]
V The Hierophant – Magic, Writing (Tsui, god of witch doctors, Namibia) Light; Secret knowledge, ability to be concise or understanding. Spirituality, ethical values, guidance, and mentoring. Shadow; Bad advice. Conformism, intolerance, pettiness.
African-American tarot card 4 [The Emperor]
IV The Emperor – Father (Olorun, God of the sky and father of the Gods, Nigeria) Light; Authority, responsibility, experience. Self-control, firmness, and moral strength. Shadow; Despotism, obsession. Personal ambition, lack of feeling. Psychological dependency sought or imposed.
African-American tarot card 3 [The Empress]
III The Empress – Mother (Oshun, goddess of love, creativity, and fertility, Nigeria) Light; Fertility and abundance. Imagination, creativity. Love rewarded. Shadow; Envy, creative sterility, and laziness. Destructive seduction, meddling in the affairs of others.
African-American tarot card 2 [The High Priestess]
II The High Priestess – Reason, Language (Minona, the Divining Sorcerer-Goddess, Togo and Benin) Light; Wisdom, intuition, empathy, and receptiveness. The feminine Cosmic principle, guide of dreams. Shadow; Flight from reality, falseness, instability. Difficulties with…