IntelligencesConcept
Intelligences work through the cards in the process of divination
Cards
The cards, specifically Tarot cards and related card games, play a significant role in both entertainment and divination, particularly among the Gypsies and other traveling communities. The term "cards" encompasses the fundamental material used in Tarot divination, which consists of the 22 Major Arcana Trumps and the Minor Arcana cards. The Major Arcana cards are considered to carry greater symbolic and metaphysical significance, while the Minor Arcana cards, though still important, are thought to have less significant forces in the divinatory process.
These cards are not merely tools of divination but are integral to the cultural practices and social interactions of the Gypsies and other travelers, serving dual purposes of entertainment and spiritual inquiry. The arrangement and thematic reading of these cards are crucial for deriving meaningful divinatory answers, making them central to understanding the spiritual and mystical aspects of Gypsy and traveler culture. Consequently, while these cards facilitate recreational activities and games, they also hold deep spiritual and divinatory weight, highlighting the sympathy of these aspects in the lives of the Gypsies and their peers. The individual cards of the Tarot, which are used in practices of divination
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
GringonneurPerson
Gringonneur was a painter who designed and illuminated cards for the amusement of Charles VI of France.
MantegnaPerson
The Gringonneur cards are similar to the Mantegna set, both involving tarot cards with symbolic and allegorical meanings.
Minor ArcanaRitual
The Minor Arcana cards provide a more detailed and personal interpretation of the themes outlined in the Great Arcana
Par FortunaConcept
The Concept of Pars Fortunae (Fortune) is tied to the symbolic meanings of the Tarot cards
Tarot De PoincelliSubstance
Specific interpretations and symbolism used in the Poincelli version of the Tarot
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Cards & Gringonneur
Gringonneur was a painter who designed and illuminated cards for the amusement of Charles VI of France.
II. Gringonneur & Tarot
Gringonneur is associated with the production of tarot cards. Despite his connection to the manufacturing or design of these cards, the specific attributions of certain tarot cards to Gringonneur have been subject to dispute among scholars and experts. This uncertainty surrounding the exact roles and creations attributed to Gringonneur adds an element of mystery and controversy to his historical significance within the domain of tarot card production.
I. Cards & Intelligences
Intelligences work through the cards in the process of divination
II. Intelligences & Card-figure
The card figure aligns with the cosmic entities or Intelligences.
I. Cards & Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana cards provide a more detailed and personal interpretation of the themes outlined in the Great Arcana
II. Minor Arcana & Trumps Major
The symbolism of the Major and Minor Arcana are interrelated in the broader Tarot tradition, with the Minor Arcana providing additional symbolic depth and elaboration.)