Today’s
card is the Five of Scepters from the Tarot of Vampyres by Ian Daniels. This
card is all about the power of will,
determination, struggle and defiance
Being truthful
to yourself and getting real is often scary but, facing your fears and deepest
doubts and worries can be life changing. They can teach you where you strength is hidden and
possible leaking away. Imagine what you could do if you would challenge your
fears and overcome them. So much energy could
be directed to more positive aspects of your life: compassion, love, creativity
etc.
Yesterday I’ve
posted a picture on Instagram of this deck and expressed my belated enthusiasm
for it. I have this deck in my collection for almost a year now and never could
feel any connection with it, until now. Although I wanted to save it for October, last weekend I couldn’t resist the urge to pick it up and try to work with it again. Then, totally
unexpected, both the cards and the guidebook really hit home with me. Simultaneously I hesitated to blog about my
draws because I felt I was not familiar enough with the deck to give my two
cents about the cards. And what if people thought it was the “wrong” season?
What would my readers think about an older woman with an vampire deck? Is it perhaps too sensual for my blog?? So much insecurity
welled from within. I recognized an old
ugly inner kobold. He is called: “What would people think of me?” And then, looking
at this card, suddenly I knew...This is what this deck all about: Feeling the
fear and do it anyway.
Good for you posting about your card regardless of your fears. It is good to post what you are drawn to...it wouldn't have much spirit to it otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot of good things about Tarot of Vampyres. I never really considered it for myself. I love the panther in this image...it looks so powerful. The sky is very standout to me as well.
I agree, That was what won me over. I wanted to work with this deck but if I couldn't blog with it had to put it away for whenever...
DeleteYes the paintings are very evocative.
Sometimes I have to laugh when I realize how well my daily draw reflects reality and offers such a down-to-earth, obvious message. :) I'm not really into vampires either, but this is a beautifully powerful card that gets its meaning across very well. I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this one!
ReplyDeleteYes tarot has that tendency to get in your face sometimes :)
DeleteThank you for your always kind support! :)
Well I am so glad you did post it! This card is amazing! I have seen this deck at the local bookstore but based on the packaging it didn't seem like one I was drawn to. However this is a really great card. I love the colors, I love the image and its composition. I love the approach to the meaning. I love the autumn feel to it. Now I want to look up more images! I am very happy that you didn't let your inner concerns prevent you from using this deck, and I can't wait to see some more posts with it ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Olivia. I've heard so many rave about this deck online and in particularly Reacine from Owlmoon513 is so super excited about it. It made me very curious what this deck was all about so I bought it last November and that was it. It was such a disappointment but I am happy I feel now quite the opposite about it.:)
DeleteThis is my favorite vampire tarot, and I have a lot (all the ones I know about). While I'm not very called to darker decks right now, it can be really empowering working with them. I, too, will look forward to your own special insights into these cards and yourself. Never be afraid that what you say isn't valuable, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragement Chloe. Insecurity can be such a persistent little nagger. Today I felt really good to stand up to it, to act on my gut feeling and write that blogpost.
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I would think that you are "just cool like that." ;) Don't be afraid if we agree with your interpretations of not. We can all gain insight from one another, and build on our own vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteThanks BB it is not so much if everybody agrees or not it is a deep felt fear to be plain wrong. But I am glad I am `cool like that`
DeleteGorgeous card! I'm not a vampire fan at all, but this certainly is the perfect card to illustrate your point!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zanna me neither but this deck has a very profound way of relating the vampire myth to our personal life and I am very grateful the Five of Scepters convinced me to write this post!
DeleteWow I love that card. While I'm not to big on vampires, this card is amazing. I glanced through google images to see what the rest of the deck may hold. I'll admit this doesn't look like a deck I would want, but I would love this one card. There are a few decks, where there are only a few cards that reach out to me. Thanks for sharing this deck.
ReplyDeleteHi Cher! How are You!
DeleteIt was the enthusiasm of others which persuaded me to buy the deck not the images LOL. But the more I study the cards, the more the images come to life for me
We all have a shadow side. Accepting and embracing that lessens my fears,they loose their power and control, because I've named those fears. Like Rumpelstiltskin that little nagger, squashed like a bug!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right: naming our fears is such an important part of the process. Thanks for reminding me of the story about Rumpelstiltskin!
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