Mr. Thomas Rowse WytePerson
Ancient literature provides the primary source for the symbolism of Tarot cards, which Mr. Waite and Miss Smith incorporated into their work
Ancient Literature
Ancient literature is the primary source of knowledge for the Tarot cards and their symbolism, as it is referenced by Eteilla, Court de Gebelin, P.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Swords→Ritual
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
Cups→Ritual
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with cups
Miss Pamela Colman SmithPerson
Miss Smith's Tarot cards draw directly from the knowledge of ancient literature regarding Tarot symbolism
Pentacles→Substance
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with pentacles
Wands Or CubesSubstance
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with wands
Wands Or SceptresSubstance
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with wands
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Ancient Literature & Pentacles
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with pentacles
II. Pentacles & Fire
Fire is associated with the suit of Pentacles, as both represent transformation and practical matters in different contexts.
I. Ancient Literature & Pentacles
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with pentacles
II. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
I. Ancient Literature & Swords
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
II. Swords & Significator
Swords are the Significator for people with hazel or grey eyes, dark brown hair, and a dull complexion in the court cards
I. Ancient Literature & Swords
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
II. Swords & Wands
Wands and Swords both represent command and obedience, but through different means
I. Ancient Literature & Pentacles
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with pentacles
II. Pentacles & King
Pentacles may represent the authority or power of the king in the layout
I. Ancient Literature & Swords
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
II. Swords & Crown
Swords are often associated with the concept of the Crown, which is about authority and power.
I. Ancient Literature & Swords
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
II. Swords & Knight
The Knight is depicted holding and using swords, directly relating to the concept of swords. Similarly, Knights holding and using swords illustrates the interaction between the concept of swords and the person of a Knight.
I. Ancient Literature & Swords
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with swords
II. Swords & Page
Pages active with swords symbolizes authority and vigilance related to the concept of swords.
I. Ancient Literature & Cups
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with cups
II. Cups & Children
Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity