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The Magician The second card in The Courtly Beasts Tarot.

The Magician stands in a stone pavilion at dawn, surrounded by his tools. With a full day ahead of him, and all his resources at his disposal, he has the ability and the drive to bring his goals into being. The structure and the blooming flora around him are physical evidence of his will made manifest, his thoughts and preparation come to fruition. 

The Courtly Beasts Tarot is intended to be a deck that draws loosely from the imagery of the classic Rider-Waite illustrations, but creates a world of its own through the use of anthropomorphic animals cast in the archetypal roles, historically inspired costume, and lush environments. Each card is another step in the journey.

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Message of the Emperor card from The Herbcrafter's Tarot

✨ You possess the strength and ability to bring order to your life, but remember that true leadership requires not only power but also wisdom. Do not allow power to control you—learn to direct it towards creation and protection. Like the Hemlock standing guard, you are capable of being a source of strength and stability, but remember that rigidity and excessive power can bring harm. Be confident and decisive, but in your determination, always maintain respect for balance and harmony.

🌿 Symbolism of the objects on the card

🔸Hemlock (Tsuga) is a tree often associated with concepts of power, control, and firmness. In mythology and culture, Hemlock can symbolize both wisdom and danger. In traditional culture, it is seen as protective and stable, but with a dangerous aspect, reminding us of the risks of power abuse and rigidity.

Message from the Hierophant, The Herbcrafter's Tarot

✨The Hierophant opens the path of spiritual growth through the traditions and deep wisdom of the system in which you typically seek answers. Revisit and/or study the ancient practices and rituals of your ancestors. But remember, true knowledge is not passed through blind obedience, but through conscious understanding. Let each step be filled with respect for the ancient ways, but also seek space for personal growth and inner harmony. Just as cacao brings joy and purification, so too can your soul be nourished with knowledge and healing if you open yourself to this process. 🍫

🌿 Symbolism of the objects on the card

🔸Cacao — an ancient sacred plant used in rituals, ceremonies, and healing practices. In Maya and Aztec cultures, cacao was not merely a drink, but a gift from the gods, a tool for meditation and a means of deep understanding of the world.

The Maya saw a similarity between the cacao pod and the heart — symbolizing the soul and spirituality. They also saw a connection between chocolate and blood — symbolizing the fluid that holds life energy within.

🔸A cup of cacao on the altar symbolizes unity, the transmission of knowledge through customs and rituals.

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