Sojourn through Tarotspace
SOJOURN THROUGH TAROTSPACE
Let me tell you a story,
Of a deck of cards, in all its glory.
Well, some will say, what’s the big deal?
To them my humble reply, come, conquer, and heal.
The story is my take,
On art, of an ancient age.
Tarochhi as it first evolved.
In Milan & Ferrara- getting masses involved.
Adorned in Ivory, Silver & Gold,
Painted in colours so bold.
Veiled in the mist of time,
Myths and legend circumscribe.
Superstition, flights of fancy & speculations
Tarot has seen many such reflections.
A myriad of colourful tapestry of yore,
Adding aura, mystery, magic to the lore!
Let’s come to Quanto Tarot then,
Where we learn as and when.
Our sacred and a place so blessed.
With Magical Mansi at the helm,
A peerless experience in the realm.
Rider Waite, Osho Zen, Sacred India are for taking.
As different, as similar as per your making.
When Mansi starts her interpretations,
We are all ears in anticipation.
The wild card starts the show,
Fool, Rudra, asks us to outgrow.
Magician follows in tow,
The Existence- Vishnu- unison in cosmos thy bow.
Ma Saraswati the pure, connects us to the divine,
The High Priestess of the deck says to shine.
Empress follows in her sensual glow,
Ma Lakshmi, creativity bestow.
Then comes the King of the deck,
The no-nonsense Emperor, approved by Brahma the great.
No-thingness is not that empty
Check with Manu, its Hierophants entry.
Lovers give us the choice of paths,
Kaccha Devyani grace the Lovers card.
Chariot tells us to keep moving,
In Krishn Arjun awareness we keep soaking
Ma Durga tells you to empower selves.
Show strength and courage till end.
The Hermit reflects in Aloneness,
Not loneliness but like Mahavir introspect.
The Wheel of fortune reminds us change is constant.
before Varuna breakthroughs the Justice warrant.
The Hanged Man asks for sacrifice,
In Trishanku’s story on can see a new vision, old issues oxidise.
Ma Kali brings chaos in order,
In abruptness of Death, we surrender.
Ma Ganga in all purity- integrates, creates.
The Temperance of liberating alchemy one waits.
Our bondages are shown in the Devil next
Conditioning required to improve self.
Be Aware the Tower has arrived,
Most feared of the tribe,
Thunderbolt it could unleash, like thy Shiv Tripurantaka tales thrive.
After Broken Illusions,
Its time for some soul- searching.
Heres comes in Silence, Usha the Star shining.
Moon magnifies the emotions,
Chandra says know your limitations.
Surya dazzles, creates, give birth,
In Innocence enjoy abundance says the Sun
Make a life changing decision says Pralay,
Go Beyond Illusion, take the Judgement.
In Completion comes the World,
Shakti says create beyond imagination et all.
The Major arcana’s are now dealt and learnt.
Or is it?
Then we have the Minor Arcana’s
As ancient, as unique with “Tree of Life” as inspiration.
Representing elements of nature, on which depends generations.
Fire, Water, Air, and Earth
Represented by Wands, Cups, Swords & Pentacles!
If Wand is energy & growth,
Cup betokens love & happiness galore!
Sword expresses, aggression & boldness.
Pentacles a talisman to magical evocation!
14 cards each element follow,
Delivering a message to wallow.
Wow, it was a whirlwind lesson,
Still figuring, how to comprehend.
The energies, the auras & stories in between
Leaves me overwhelmed, perplexed & tensed.
Wish, this could have been as easy,
As reflected in the” 9 of pentacles” -teasy?
But need not thy worry,
Blessed we are that “Apni wali” Mansi is around.
She will show a way & her magic will astound!
So, folks, go deep and dwell,
Imbibe the cards & make Mansi’s heart swell.
She will let you know with her hugs & smile,
How much she loves us connect to the divine!
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Rajat Bagchi
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