Tarot Meditation: Vedic Astrology and Two of Wands
Mars is Airies. Second House.
Corresponding nakshatra/ moon mansion according to Vedic astrology is Krittika. Krittika is considered by some to be the third moon mansion / nakshatra according to Vedic astrology and Vedic traditions. Many others consider it the first moon mansion/ nakshatra of the Vernal equinox and consider using the tropical zodiac as the correct zodiac according to Vedic astrology and Vedic traditions.
The first third of Krittika according to the Sidereal zodiac is found in the last portion of Airies. Airies is "ruled" or asociated with Mars.
The middle and final portions of Krittika are found in the first part of Taurus. According to the Sidereal zodiac. Taurus is "ruled" or associated with Venus.
Krittika nakshatra is a nakshatra said to act like the Sun according to many classical Vedic astrologers/ philosophers. Other nakshatras/ moon mansions said to "act like the Sun" are Uttaraphalguni, and Uttarashada. All three Sun based/ associated nakshatras involve descriptions of authority, responsibility, reputation amongst many, many other descriptions as per Vedic astrology.
Krittika's deity is Agni. Agni is described as the Fire God. Also, the God of war. The Krittika nakshatra/ moon mansion/ constellation consists of what is considered the Pleidean constellation. Mythologies of Krittika/ Agni describe themes of parenthood, step parents, motherhood, feminism, patriarchal subjects, breastfeeding, war, weapons, cutting, burning, purification, adultry, affairs amongst many, many other themes described in Vedic astrology/ Vedic philosophy / Vedic culture.
The creators of the Spirit Exclusive Tarot included Cyclops in their version of the Two if Wands. Cyclops, it's mythology and archetypal meanings are a welcome addition adding even more depth and meaning to the Two of Wands.
Tarot is a great tool for meditation and other mindful practices. Tarot practices benefit mind, body and soul.
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