For today I've drawn Storyteller (Hermit)
from the Chrysalis Tarot. This card has such a different feel to it than its
counterpart in other decks. Hermit cards are mostly painted with hues of blue
and grey. The cards often depict an old wise man who has sought solitude in a mountainous
area. This card however is nothing like that. Here we see a colorful passionate
blossoming old crone. She is holding a luminescent sphere in her hands which probable
contains a vast amount of stories she will share with whoever comes to her, asking for guidance.
Yes this
archetype is more about sharing her wisdom then seeking out her own solitude. Like
other members of the Troupe (court cards) and characters of the Major Arcana they are,
besides mirrors of ourselves, also guides who come to meet us when we need them
in our lives.
This
Storyteller is a vessel of experience and wisdom gathered through the ages. For
each question she has a story to tell and it is up to us to discover the answer
embedded within the tale.
This card
is all about quiet solitude and listening to the soft, wise, and gentle inner
voice of the Story teller. This card also remind me of the books I have, filled
with fairy tales, myths and legends. In these stories you can find universal
wisdom and truth too. Sometimes I even read them aloud to myself so I can absorb the words and rhythm
of the story more intense.
“Someday
you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.”
This does look like the Hermit has come down off the mountain to share the insights received. I used to read wisdom tales from various cultures and religions to my daughter (instead of going to church). I figured she probably wouldn't remember "do this/don't do that," but she probably would remember stories that had lessons embedded in them. :)
ReplyDeleteI do believe, even if you don't discover the embedded truth it will do its job on a subconscious level just as well. I loved to read my kids fairy tales and all sorts of stories like that too. It is good to remember those days, with two girls in their nighties on the couch and me in the middle with a big book full of stories and beautiful pictures. :)
DeleteI love this Hermit. Reminds me of my grandmother telling me stories. Wonderful stories. If only I had been able to really listen back then. Like I am able to now. Perhaps I will meditate on them today. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is very possible you will remember by meditating.
DeleteMaybe it is a good idea to try and find a storybook for yourself and treat your little Carol on a beautiful fairy tale. :)
This is hands-down my favorite card I've seen so far from the Chrysalis deck... it almost makes me want to own the deck just for the one image. The Hermit has always been one of my favorite Major Arcana characters from a conceptual standpoint, but the artwork in many decks feels less rich than other cards.
ReplyDeleteI've also never heard the term Troupe for the court cards. For whatever reason, that label instantly makes me feel like they're more approachable and interesting. Funny how our brains react to the right word.
The troupe is a medieval like group of guides and archetypes which are slightly different from the court cards. There are similarities too of course. The whole deck is an adventure to read with. It is highly intuitive which I like very much.
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Layer upon layer of meaning and suggestion in fairytales - lovely! However, if you're the eldest child, you never seem to win :/ I guess that's about mental attitude/beginner's mind, rather than actually being the eldest, but sometimes my mind is rather literal...
ReplyDeleteAre you a eldest child too?
DeleteI've read somewhere that every character in a fairy tale is a part your self. They are symbols to represent the aspect of an initiation or a transformation of some sort.
Perhaps you could read them more like a poem then a story. :)
Well, I'm kinda weird. Could be considered an only child (only one my mother bore), but I have an elder ex-step brother, three younger half brothers, and a younger current step-brother :D Yes, I think we should read each character as an aspect of ourselves!
DeleteThat sounds rather complicated :D
DeleteYeah, though now with my boys I'm starting to just call everyone "uncle" :D
DeleteLove this version of the Hermit! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :D
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