new Tarot trumps

[Michael Sharp]

those of you who are into tarot may be interested in a new set of cards from the Halo/Sharp tarot. Book and associated images available here

http://www.michaelsharp.org/books/bookoftriumph/toc.html

[stellanoir]

1. Woh. . .

Those are really amazingly powerful cards.

Thanks for posting them.

It's odd. At this point there is such a plethora of decks out there (literally thousands) that I often wonder if anyone who has a modicum of graphic skills, who has a spiritual experience isn't compelled to create their own. Perhaps, that's a wondrous thing. But, Sheesh, there's even a "Tarot of Baseball" (???) in circulation.

These cards, which you've linked to are most assuredly far different though. Not only do they represent a paradigm shift, which is most appropriate for these most obtusely perilous times, but they integrate symbols from a myriad of cultures, belief systems, and archetypes. .

I"ve been using the "Wheel of Change" deck for about seven years. I work with a lot of college kids so it's been nice to use a deck that is multicultural and doesn't have that many threatening or scary images (no blood and guts and gore- aside from a hunting scene in the 6 of swords-which is kind of bizarre). Yet the Aces are lovely and most inspiring. These too, reinterpret traditional images from the Tarot.

Other than that, I had a client send me a turn of the century (circa 1900) deck she procured at a Roman flea market. It's a riot but I only use it with close friends. It's too funny, really.

Might just be time for an upgrade.

Thanks again.

[Michael Sharp]

3. this is a nice review

Mind if I use your words?

ms

[stellanoir]

4. Of course I don't mind. Thanks for asking though.

By the by, it's often said that there is no such thing as intellectual property on the web. That too, may be a wondrous thing. Not really sure of that though.

If you want more feedback, I'll meditate on them a bit. I'm sure once I get it together to actually purchase a set, I'll probably have more to say than you necessarily want to hear. : )

Hope that you continue to share your wisdom. Though I admittedly, haven't read much of your stuff, I've been getting e-mails about your writing for a while so it's definately gotten part of my attention. Will catch up ASAP.

Thanks,
Best

[Michael Sharp]

5. Feedback would be awesome

I'm just in the process of tweaking my draft text to bring them inline with the new cards. There will be more chances from what is available on the web. Probably a good 60% of hte cards will be renamed and there will be some visual changes (Mars will have to be less read, etc.). but yes yes, meditate on them and share. I'd love to here what people thing good or bad!

namaste

ms

[Desertrose]

2. Michael they are so powerful!

hmmm...bet I can help get them into some local shops...hmm.... will pm ya.
:hi: :hug:
DR

[NMDemDist2]

6. may I use "Star" as my wallpaper?

[Michael Sharp]

7. ya of course,

no need to ask

[indigo11153]

8. cool card

Never seen anything like it. Powerful image.

[Michael Sharp]

9. Here is the card description for star

Feel the energy of this card.

It is beautiful, serene, calm, and content.

It is powerful.

There is none of the fearsome agitation of the Tower. None of the struggled attempts to balance found in Temperance. With this card, we are left with only those who are ready to move forward into the great spiritual consciousness that waits on the other side of the gates. Those who have chosen are ready to return to their rightful home.
Like Temperance, this card is a card of energy rebalancing. However, unlike the basic yin/yang rebalancing that is undertaken in Temperance, this card shows the action of energetic rebalancing as it is undertaken by the planets of this star system and the central sun.

This card shows the activity of the planets as they help with and participate in the great unfolding that comes after the final tower event.

The original intent of this card was to show the final stage of your personal ascension and also the final stage of the end-times drama where the planetary energy portals also rebalance themselves.

At an individual level, this card marks the point when we become aware of the influence of external energy on our bodily (including brain) functions. At that point, we begin to consciously remove unwanted influences that keep us limited. When the individual begins intent in this area, the final stages of bodily activation begin.
This is a difficult place to get to because of all the misconceptions and fears that have been placed to prevent you from reaching this point. It is a basic spiritual fact that all your misconceptions and all of your fears must be cleared before you can safely arrive and move past this point.

This is why this card is, despite its underlying tranquility, so energetically fearsome. There is a quiet serenity to the energies here, but only for those who have prepared. Those who force forward movement, those who arrive at these gates before they are ready, experience great agitation and discomfort from the energies of this card.

All things (including your activation) in Divine Right Time!

There is a danger here as regards the collective awakening process.
As the end-times proceed, the planetary rebalancing and chakra activation will not be halted even though some may lag behind the ascension of the mass consciousness. As the trigger points are reached and the new energies are allowed to flow, those that lag behind will be forced to confront the energies of The Stars before they have had the comfortable opportunity to clear all the misconceptions and fear that have prevent them from stepping onto The Path. Those who repeatedly ignore the signs and fail to prepare will need considerable assistance if they are not to be driven mad by the ferocity of their experience of these energies.

In this context the card has the razor energy of the Archangel's Michael’s sword.

[Delphinus]

10. Lovely.

I'll go spend some time on your site later today. (I love being off work - I've never posted this much in one day!)