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| Restored Order Tarot |
Today’s card is the King of Cups from the Restored
Order Tarot . It is a Dutch deck with eighty cards and its original name is "Tarot in de
Herstelde Orde". “Two extra cards, Intuition (Juno) and Truth (Jupiter), have
been 'restored' to the deck, and some of the major Arcana is reordered. The
imagery is based on that of the Rider-Waite, but has some changes in imagery
and has been rendered in a more attractive and vibrant artistic style.” (AeclecticTarot)
It took
some getting used to this deck but eventually I learned to appreciate the artwork. I mostly like the pointillist backgrounds. Each
suit has their own color scheme. In my opinion, some of the clothing could have
used a bit more attention. But all together it is a nice deck and the hardcover
book is good reference.
So back to
the King of Cups. He is sitting on a concrete throne which is against all odds
floating on the sea. Any way, his feet are kept dry unlike the Queen’s who
has one feet in the water. For me this king is an empathizing friendly person
who can detach himself from the drama he has to resolve. In that way he can
give council and comfort but he isn't swept away by the tidal waves of the emotions
all around him. He is a pillar of strength and always there for you but he can
maintain his calm and protect his personal boundaries.
This is for
me a welcome advice since M and I had to go to the dentist again. I am there
for her but I have to be careful it will not be at my own expense. Perhaps, for my own good, this time it is better to be more like
the king instead of the queen.
Float above the water instead of swimming in it! Good luck at the dentist - hope all goes well for both of you. This deck is one of my firm favorites. :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen it on you blog one time.
DeleteIt went well, but we are both so tired. Her anxiety and pre-stress has been building up for days. and now she can let it go and we can breath out again :)
I'm going to be facing the same thing with the dentist soon. I have my own anxieties that I have to put on hold and not let show because my kids need someone strong and confident to help them with their own worries as far as the dentist goes, and that is not easy to do! This is a great card to keep in mind for that situation.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything will go smoothly.and this king will be your ally. It certainly isn't easy to be strong when deep down you are afraid and worried too. Pfff, why has parenting to be so hard :D
DeleteAh yes, I sometimes just see the weak side of the King of Cups, who pushes down on emotions and separates himself from them, rather than flowing with them. But detachment also has its positives, so I'm glad that you had his counsel, and that the dentist is now over and you and M can relax again. Hugs, Kxx
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how people can have such different feelings about the same card (as with the Hierophant) I always see a wise gentle listening person in this king. Tarot is such a subjective tool :)
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