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Philosophy of Tarot & Alchemy

Updated: Jul 11, 2022



People are hungry and thirsty, not just for food and water, but also for the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. The ancient Greeks learned that φιλοσοφία, philosophia, literally "love of wisdom,” is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. The goal of any philosophy is to discover the meaning of life: Thine own self be true, know thyself, heal thyself.


A valuable resource for philosophical study, the tarot deck, was created as a tool to help people explore and make sense of this vast body of knowledge. Ancestor to modern playing cards, this pictorial masterpiece has been described as a game, a fortune telling device, a work of art, a secret doctrine, and ultimately, a mirror of human consciousness.


Alchemy, a widely practiced ancient philosophy that is the predecessor of modern chemistry, is deeply Present in the tarot deck, Alchemy is focused on chrysopeia, the transmutation of base metals such as lead into "noble metals" (particularly gold), the creation of an elixir of immortality, and the creation of panaceas able to cure disease. The perfection of the human body and soul was thought to result from the alchemical magnum opus ("Great Work").


Alchemical elements in the tarot deck include The Moist Heaven ~ The Feminine ~ Birth ~ Imprinting; Air (swords/Mental) ~ Water (cups/Heart) ~ Fire (Wands/Creative) ~ Earth (Crystals ~ Pentacles ~ Material World)


Quintessence, the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy, is the goal of all inquiry. Quintessence is the most perfect example of a quality—any quality.


Every ancient Celtic community included an appointed person—female or male—to listen deeply to others and offer comfort, understanding, guidance, wisdom and empathy. This work, known as to read a friend’s heart, is practiced every day in every culture and religion on earth.


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robov51416
14. März

Вельми вдячний за те, що створили таку чудову тематику для обговорення, на сьогоднішній день неаби як важливо дізнаватися всі свіжі новини та спілкуватися з приводу новин. Дуже круто, що наразі я розпочав користуватися новинним порталом, котрий надає мені всю актуальну інформацію з приводу новин моєї країни. Особливо круто, що є окремі статті про новини закордонних країн, дуже круто розкрили та розповіли про всі новини Білорусі https://glavcom.ua/tags/bilorus.html, котра особисто для мене розкрилася з іншого боку. Те саме, я можу сказати і про інші країни, але Білорусь, вона якось для мене особлива, може із-за того, що саме з неї я почав читати цей новинний портал. Короче кажучи, я дуже радий тому, що можу використовувати такий інформаційний портал, а також, що можу тут…

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AlexRodriges2020
14. Sept. 2023

The Philosophy of Tarot & Alchemy beautifully intertwines the mystic realms of self-discovery and transformation. Just as a birthday marks a personal evolution, these ancient practices invite us to explore the depths of our souls, seeking hidden truths and unlocking the symbolic frames of our existence. Tarot and Alchemy, like a birthday frame images, offer glimpses into the profound tapestry of our lives.


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