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Tarot of the Four Elements - tarot decks

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About this item
  • The Tarot of the Four Elements is new from the creator of the nner Child Cards and artist Amy Ericksen. These cards are
  • very warm and vibrantly coloured, and use tribal, primal and natural images in their designs.


Specifications
Name Tarot of the Four Elements
Creators Isha Lerner, Amy Ericksen
Publisher Inner Traditions
Deck Type Tarot Deck
Cards 78


Reviews

In her introduction, Lerner talks about how as humans we communicate through art and imagery. Language, symbol and myth are the tools that we use to bring order to our universe. In spite of our diversity, we are united by the symbols that make up our world. The Tarot itself is ripe with archetypal imagery ... symbols that represent the ancient knowledge of the one tribe that we all are. Lerner goes on to show how the laws of nature are presented to us in the Tarot through the suits (the elements), numbers (sacred geometry) and symbols (images of life).

The Tarot of the Four Elements represents a journey into our elemental nature. Working with the imagery of this deck allows us to connect with nature spirits, elemental energies, and our own imagination, so that we can affect a healing in our own lives. The style of art is primitive, very similar to that of Rachel Pollack in her Shining Tribe deck. The illustrations themselves carry very primal, earth centered energy, with vivid, intense coloring. Certain specific forms, such as spirals and circles, can be seen consistently throughout the deck.

Lerner does a wonderful job of providing background information on symbolism, imagery, archetypes, and sacred geometry. One line stands out for me as truly making a statement about how I see the Tarot: "The Tarot has always been a means to reflect back into consciousness that which is hidden in the collective unconscious of the human experience." 1

Lerner presents background material on the significance of numbers in relation to the Tarot by associating them with archetypal imagery. Rather than one or two keywords, a whole world is opened up by each number. From the book:

"One

It is very clear from a study of the ancient Pythagorean system of wisdom that the essential quality of the number one is not the "quantity" of one, but "quality" of the originating source and power of numbers themselves. This is hard to get our minds around because we are so used to thinking of numbers as quantitative values - one apple, one dollar, one car. The point, the circle, and its circumference (where each place in the circumference is at an equal distance from the center of the circle) are all symbols related to one. All numbers and their geometric correspondences originate from the concept of the point or dot and the circle.

The number one has always been connected on spiritual levels to the idea of unity and wholeness. As explained earlier, it was known to Pythagorus as the monad and considered his chief deity. In astrology, the glyph or symbol used for the sun - the source of all life and light and the center of the solar system - is the circle with a point at the center. The sun is universally associated with the one and monadic vibration.

A little earlier I shared a quotation from Manly P. Hall on which he explained the Pythagorean idea that the body of God was "composed of the substance of light". If this is true, then our sun - the originating source of all light to the Earth and all humanity - is a perfect representation of the power of one in celestial realms and in the material world. From t hat perspective, one of the most important statements revealed in the Old Testament - "Let there be light!" - can be connected not only to the power of one in the world, but to the creator of the universe who exists behind the scenes bringing everything into manifestation.

Eastern and Western esoteric teachings - particularly those associated with Alice A. Bailey and her teacher, the Tibetan master D.K. - refer to the monad as the higher and singular entity to which each human being as a soul-infused personality is attached. This suggests that every human is first and foremost a monad living on a much higher plane of consciousness. This monadic life divides itself into a spiritual triad of will, love and intelligence (a divine trinity), which further subdivides into a human personality dwelling on the four planes known as the mental, astral, etheric, and physical. Thus, one (the source of everything) becomes three (the sacred trinity), which seeks physical manifestation as four (the material world and the elements of fire, air, water and earth).

Many of the mandalas, or Eastern artistic designs utilized in meditation, are composed of circles - often in concentric spheres - that are meant to help the disciple center his or her consciousness. The ancient symbol of the serpent biting its own tail was another representation of the idea of one as wholeness, return to the source, and infinite wisdom. While most interpretations of one are associated with its positive nature as the supreme power originating all of life, a sense of isolation, aloneness and separation comes with it. In modern numerological texts, there will always be a shadow side to every number and primary quality. For one, the negative side shows up as arrogance, willfulness, and an over-emphasis on the self. The higher one vibration should be understood as the compassionate giver of light and life - not the fear-engendering ruler that demands blind obedience and worship."2

In discussing the significance of color, Lerner gives a short synopsis for each of the seven main colors of the human chakra. From the book: "Violet is the nearest color vibration to ultraviolet radiation and the doorway to x-rays, gamma rays and cosmic rays. situated at the top of the color pecking order, so to speak, violet has a strong relation to mysticism, spiritual thoughts, intuitive flashes, and ingenious ideas. Violet is the color of the crown chakra, located at the top of the head, and may help in stimulating the imagination, remembering dreams, and strengthening ESP. Violet can be used to steady the focus in meditation and help one's higher mental concentration. There is a sense of power, authority and majesty associated with violet because it has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency." 3

The deck and book are packaged in a sturdy box that pulls out from one side, with insets for the cards and space for the accompanying book. The cover of the box is a replica of the cover of the book. The cards are 3 1/2" by 4 3/8", of good quality, glossy cardstock. They are not coated, so will need to be handled with care when shuffling.

The backs of the cards are striped with the colors and images of the four elemental suits: Earth (green), Air (blue), Fire (orange-red), and Water (aqua).

The front of the cards carry borders on the right and left hand side, color coded to the elements. At the top of the card we see the card number (or title, in the case of the court cards), with the suit name (or title, in the case of the Major Arcana) across the bottom of the card. In the center, surrounded by a small black border, we see the card illustration.

The Major Arcana are presented with an explanation of the traditional Tarot image, followed by an in depth analysis of Ericksen's representation. Then we have the Elemental Message (what the card is all about - how is functions in a reading), followed by upright keywords. The Minor Arcana and Court Cards have a one page write-up, but no keywords.

This Fool is intended to act as an enchanted spirit guide. He journeys between heaven and earth on a transcending zone of light that holds night and day in perfect balance. The Fool is surrounded by representations of the four elements of nature, and wears a traditional antler headdress, aligning himself with the shaman medicine healer.

The Magician fascinates me - every time I look at it, I see something new! How clever he is, balancing himself on the Moon, while raising his arms to meet the Sun! Now - look at the small female figure in his center. Very cool! He wears a magicians cone shaped cap (looks a lot like a dunce cap to me!), with a star symbolizing constructive freedom. Notice the lightening bolts coming from his hands - the power of manifestation is passing through his being as a clear channel of divine will.

It took some getting used to for me to accept this version of the Priest (Hierophant). He sits cross-legged, as Buddha under the bodhi tree. There are two major designs of power seen on this figure - the labyrinth-like figure in his pelvic region, and a pathway that extends around the heart chakra. The Priest is holding his right hand up, palm out. The branches of the tree above him mirror his hand. The sky behind him is divided into two spaces by the tree - one space shows a starry sky, the other a golden glow, with yellow birds flying about.

I love the dancing figure of Death as we see it here - a skeleton waving a fiery sword in his right hand, while his blue body (with the flame of passion at the center) expresses his true feelings as he strips away worldly attachments. Notice the smile on his face!

The Two of Fire is one of the stronger images in this deck for me. What we see is a blazing fire, being held in check between two vertical lines. One feels as if this is a doorway - that beyond the blazing fire is a whole new world. There is a short, fire-red threshold in front of this fire.

The Ten of Earth brings thoughts of peace to mind. Perhaps that is because I am doing this review right after Christmas, and the outline of this tree reminds me of an Evergreen! Okay - checking the book, it IS meant to bring up thoughts of Christmas! There is a glowing light in the center of this tree, and a lovely yellow pentacle on a red background topping it. Presented here is a simple graphic that immediately brings home the sense of achievement associated with this card.

The court cards are not what one might expect them to be. In the Queen of Fire, we see what appears to be a head, wearing a crown and balancing itself over the spinal column. This Queen is in the process of mastering the healing vibrations represented by the seven chakras. The spinal column appears here in the form of a caduceus (medical staff). For whatever reason, I somehow want to stay with this card, and not put it down!

The one suit that I could not get a handle on with this deck was the suit of Water. Here we see the King of Water, a figure that is very much fantasy. I have to look closely to make him into any sort of form at all, and the multi-colored squiggles (these are meant to be energy forms) in the background do not help. The one thing that is evident is the chalice that he is holding out in front of him.

Lerner gifts us with four Tarot spreads. The first spread (the Essential Self layout) is an interesting one - basically a one card draw. However, after shuffling the cards, they are laid out in a circle. The card drawn is placed in the center of the circle, representing you as the center of your own solar system.

The second spread is a two card spread (the Balancing the Soul layout) - the cards are shuffled, then laid out in a straight line. The first card on the right hand side is drawn, and represents the Seeker's conscious awareness of the situation. The last card on the left hand side is drawn, and represents the Seeker's unconscious needs.

The third spread is a three card spread (the Manifesting Dreams and Visions layout) that takes the form of a triangle. Card 1 (the left hand corner) represents Body, card 2 (the right hand corner) represents Mind, and card 3 (the upper point) represents Spirit. The object of this spread is to bring balance to the Body, Mind and Spirit.

The fourth spread is a four (or five) card spread (the Four Directions layout ). The cards are placed as a cross, with Card 1 (Fire) in the East; Card 2 (Water) in the South; Card 3 (Earth) in the West; and Card 4 (Air) in the North. A fifth card may be drawn, and placed above the spread, as an overview.

This imagery will not be for everyone. If, as Lerner suggests, you go into a reading with your heart open, you will find what you are looking for. I like this deck - it is one that grows on you, and has a great deal to offer!


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