The Unknown Card from the Crystal
Visions deck by Jennifer Gallasso is the first card for the month of June chosen for Mind Body & Soul Ezine readers. It depicts a female with long dark hair. The background scene shows
gothic windows through which a new moon shines high in the sky. The personality
is lit by two mauve candles and she stands behind a bird of prey which carries a
bejewelled wand. Upon her brow and also on her forefinger she wears an amethyst,
and around her throat, a pentacle. In her hands she offers a milky white crystal
ball which represents an answer that is not intended to be revealed, a situation
that is unfolding or a matter that requires further steps. Deeper questioning
needs to take place in addition to moving forward with an open mind and without
bias. Question quick and rash judgements. It is not what something looks like
that is important but the value and intrinsic worth that can be seen and
appreciated only when a deeper and more patient assessment is made.
Next, from Arcanas of the Star by Philippe Rouchier, I have
chosen card number 21 ‘The World’. The energy is depicted as a strong, bare-chested man
with long, flowing black hair and a white beard and moustache. His eyes are
hidden in shadow. He is holding in his hand a circle of energy. The traditional
meaning of ‘The World’ card is wholeness, success and completion. My intuition
guides me to think this card implies a new beginning is about to take place but
the shade needs to be lifted from the eyes in order for the light of wisdom to
be revealed and for the good use of vital energy to become available. Maturity
is not only achieved through age but also through having lived life in a
considered and learned way.
