Tarot of the Cat People - Minor Arcana.pdf - TAROT - rosmam

TAROT OF THE CAT PEOPLE

By Karen Kuykendall

Karen Kuykendall is known by many as the "Cat Lady." The art she has created in the cards were inspired,

in part, by her ten feline friends who keep her company while she works. Her creation was also influenced

by her travels abroad, architecture, art history, anthropology, and her home location - the Arizona desert.

You may get the impression from the dark backgrounds of the cards that the scenery depicts night scenes, but

you will also see a lot of gold-toned backgrounds and even some greenish-hued ones as well. When looking

at these cards, it seems that some of the images portray settings in caves or cave-like structures. At least,

that's what I think of when looking at some of these interesting cards. It's quite a visually appealing deck,

and something different for those who like this style.

This is a fun and entertaining deck. The meanings are fairly traditional, and the cards are playful, yet still

enlightening which allows for your questions addressed to the Tarot to still be serious when you need some

insight.

Ace of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

An Ace of this suit in this position symbolizes a pivotal act, or fateful

step, that will set loose a chain of events leading toward your desired

goal. It refers to a birth or new beginning, the inauguration of an

endeavor, and the building of the necessary commitment to see a

project or plan through. It personifies an aroused Will that is totally

focused, aiming at the bulls-eye.

Two of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Two in this suit, often portrayed as crossed wands, imply a

deadlock due to energies working at cross-purposes. This could refer to

an internal split -- perhaps a duel between optimistic and pessimistic

parts of your psyche, for example -- or some situation where you feel

"damned if you do, damned if you don't." This could be a standoff with

another person or rubbing up against limitations that are currently

imposed upon you.

This card points to the possibility of creeping self-doubt -- the kind that

arises in a situation where one has bitten off more than one can chew.

Give yourself a moment to take in the full implications of your

situation. Find your bearings again before launching back into action.

Deal with real concerns now -- before they become regrets!

Three of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.A Three

in this suit symbolizes an inner balance that allows you to feel more

optimistic about new endeavors you are committed to, or want to

commit to. In the illustrated Tarots, the human character is standing on

his balcony, watching ships leave the harbor, loaded with his goods for

far-off ports, dreaming of the fortune he will reap if all goes well.

Summon the optimism within you.

This energy must be patient and trusting, because he or she will have to

wait some time to find out how the ships have fared. Meanwhile, a lot

of resources are tied up until they return with the bounty. Only those

truly confident in their ideas and abilities would undertake such a risk.

This card represents the energy a person needs to take on great

adventures and accomplish noble (and remunerative) deeds. A detail

that sometimes appears in the more esoteric Tarots is a winged wand

with two snakes twining around it, called the Caduceus, which is

Mercury's wand. This is an ancient symbol of the healer or shaman, one

who can travel between the worlds to rescue souls from death or

possession. Perhaps the feeling of empowerment this card represents

points to the internal mechanisms of self-healing. Perhaps it refers to

the courage it takes to be an entrepreneur or an inventor, which is in

itself a magical process -- bringing not only opportunity for success, but

also an awakening to higher potentials.

Four of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

A Four in this suit is the teamwork card, often symbolized by two

couples who have come together to create something profitable and

enduring. Quite likely, they will bequeath a gift to the future -- a

business, hospital, theater or university. They represent the founding

families of the future community that will grow around their

inspiration. Teamwork is the key.

It takes time to build a grand vision; and other people of ambition and

talent must be attracted to it for it to fulfill its potential. What we see

here is the start-up group, the founding visionaries committing their

energies to designing the blueprints and laying the groundwork. This

partnership is the prototype for society or any grouping where the

whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

Five of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Five of this suit symbolizes struggles caused by ambitious

maneuvering and a competitive urge. This could be about someone who

is pushing her or his agenda forward at the expense of others.

There can be a fine line between demonstrating personal excellence and

making others feel like losers. It may be necessary to ask yourself, who

is it that really benefits when we all fight so hard for such small

rewards? Am I serving a negative, manipulative agenda when I start

applying battle metaphors to business?

Even when your only motive is to be the best you can be, to get

recognition for what is fine and unique about you, it is still sensible to

minimize the number of egos bruised in the process, lest your success

be celebrated alone.

Six of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Six of this suit points to the respect and acknowledgment due to

you for your efforts to solve the problems of your community. The

image is usually that of a victory parade, after the celebrated leader has

helped the troops win a pivotal battle.

It took the whole tribe to win the victory, of course, but it was the

leader's heroism and clarity under pressure that inspired them to

overcome. The team is thrilled that the leader led them to victory. This

card points to a time to let everyone relax and celebrate -- if you are the

leader, even let them lionize you for awhile. They are seeing reflected

in you their own better selves -- a victory indeed!

Seven of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Seven of this suit generally shows a person who is nearly always

successful in working her or his will in the world. This is a person who

is truly gifted, standing head and shoulders above the rest, a standard-

setter and exemplar that exceeds previous conceptions of what is

possible.

In historical Tarot, this person would most likely be portrayed as an

admired and feared warrior who has vanquished his adversaries against

all odds, but nowadays such an outstanding feat could just as easily

apply to the world of the media, politics or business.

Beware of creeping smugness that can be hinted at by this card. Being

successful does not make you invincible, and it does not protect you

against errors! Enjoy your "fifteen minutes of fame" and then get back

to your tasks, or your head will swell, to the detriment of your ability to

succeed again.

Eight of Wands

General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and

sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition,

drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Eight of this suit often shows a flight of spears or staffs moving

through the air in formation, as if a hidden group of archers had let fly

all at once. This can refer to swiftly unfolding events, whether of

intentional design or unpremeditated. There are also versions that

emphasize the agricultural cycle, paralleling the yearly crop cycle with

the swift growth of children into adults with children of their own.

In each case, the emphasis is on the necessity of change and the

challenge of keeping up with it. With the turning of the seasons we are

constantly being forced to deal with change, and there is no remedy but

to live with that in mind. So, get busy -- there is no time to waste!

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