The origin of this word is Latin " Arcanum ", and its meaning is secret, mystery, something that remains hidden and closed, therefore this is something that must be very complex for people to know, (the expression is used not only to refer to secrets between humans, but also by divine will). Within the tarot, arcana is a term that is widely used, as it consists of 78 cards, of which 22 are Major Arcana and the other 56 are called Minor Arcana, (this is the case of the Rider Tarot).
What is an Arcane
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As previously noted, the term arcane has a secret, enigmatic and mysterious meaning. This has spread throughout the world as a result of a very common card game in medieval Europe, but not consensual, called the Tarot game.
The objective of the game is to obtain information about the near future, the cards are placed hoping these reveal unknown facts, since the Tarot is seen as a highly regarded oracle in different cultures.
These cards contain figures of different arcana with a mystical meaning and are also represented by symbols, each of which makes a revelation about the future and present events of people's lives.
In this field it should be clear that tarot cards are used as a means of divination or poetization, of what the future may or may not bring, due to this it is related to superstition, because it depends a lot on how much faith or belief you have to all these practices.
The card of the day or the arcana today is an instrument of personal knowledge, since it allows us to relate the experiences that happen to us in daily life with their message, it is to increase our personal and spiritual judgment.
The arcana of the Tarot
The meaning of the tarot arcana can vary according to the type of reading of the cards, but a person can start in cartomancy knowing the summary of what the tarot and the arcana means.
Major and Minor Arcana
The major arcana are considered the most important of the tarot decks, they reveal the pillars of life and its knowledge. They are represented by universal prototypes, that is, all the common aspects of human beings and their lived experiences at some point in their existence. These ancient symbols are communicated in an esoteric and occult language in which each one of them is reflected. The major arcana are:
The Fool, The Magician, The Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Priest, The Lovers, The Chariot, The Force, The Hermit, The Wheel, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, The Judgment, The world.
The minor arcana are the cards of swords, gold, clubs and cups, these are related to very specific events in life.
The Minor Arcana are 56, despite not being as complex in their symbolism as the Arcana of greater superiority, they fulfill a very important role in a Tarot consultation, since where the Major Arcana present situations and image of prototypes of the great principles of life, the Minors reveal situations closer to the everyday, the most mundane and concrete aspects.
To go deeper and understand the signs of these, it is necessary to keep in mind their numerological connotation, since each figure has its characteristic risks and attributes, typified in Pythagorean numerology.
When the arithmetic value is related to the element and its theme, it sheds a light on who is consulting and thus, the particular situations to which the letter refers are identified.
History of the Arcana
As mentioned above, tarot decks are made up of the major arcana, which originally (which were in the 15th century) were known as trump cards, and by the minor arcana which constitute the "backbone" of the tarot.. The arcana of the tarot show great symbolism in their images, representing wealth and generosity in their figures, and in this way allows a precise and detailed interpretation of what you want to consult in the tarot.
In this esoteric world, the reading of the arcana allows us to reveal the secrets that are very hidden in the person, dealing with the feelings and intentions that each subject may have inside, in addition to the negative or positive influences that they have.
In these cases, in order to know which are the exact predictions that the arcana can show at the moment of making the query, the questions must be formulated in a clear and precise way, because they influence the quality of response they provide.
Arcana and the horoscope
When trying to find a relationship between astrology and tarot, or what is the same in arcane horoscopes, a series of really interesting differences and similarities appear. Among their similarities, the most important is that it refers to two systems that try to know aspects of the person and predict the future.
Furthermore, both Astrology and Tarot are based on a series of symbols that must be interpreted to make those predictions. Despite everything, they are two perfectly complementary systems when it comes to getting to know the person making the query.
To better understand the relationship between the zodiac signs from the study of the universe and the Tarot, it is essential to know the influence of the cards with these signs. The Tarot is made up of 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana.
The Elders are those that are directly related to the 12 signs and the 8 planets of the solar system, taking into account the Sun and the Moon as elements that influence the movement of the planets.
The Minor Arcana are those that are divided into 4 different types that are used in Astrology: fire, earth, air and water. Hence, each zodiac sign is related to a type of element in the universe, and that implies a specific personality and worldview.
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This card indicates that the person is probably sure of their sexuality and self-confident, generally these individuals tend to be very competitive so they always look for a way to win regardless of the moment or the situation. Despite being characterized by being quite pressured and fiery, they have the ability to control their instincts, they are very sensitive, however, they do not show themselves to others.
Among the positive elements that the Emperor possesses is his willingness to take action, he is also a leader by nature and willing to take responsibility for his actions. This one also has strong emotions, is loyal and dedicated. When this card appears in the tarot, it indicates the need for emotions to be channeled into positive action.
The downside of the Emperor tarot card is its vulnerability towards the misuse of authority and dominance. Like Aries, the Emperor can be impulsive and reckless. You can start many projects quickly but with the wrong approach to moving forward.
Taurus: the High Priest
Being ruled by the second house of the zodiac, this sign is linked to everything material, to earthly goods, money, security, among others. Generally, these individuals are of conventional directions and static ideas, they have quite strong personalities, with very good gifts for communication and leadership. The arcanum of the high priest shows that the Taurus sign always seeks a state of balance and wisdom, in order to fuse the material with the spiritual.
Taurus and the High Priest have much in common, the High Priest represents spirituality, tradition and conformity, the columns at the back symbolize the stability of their message and presence and this echoes the trustworthy nature of Taurus, despite the fact that he is often stubborn.
Through the arcane horoscope it is possible to relate the arcana with each of the zodiacal signs:
- Gemini: it is represented by the card of the arcana in love, this arcana, like the sign of Gemini, is the representation of duality, for that reason the personality of this sign is usually changeable.
- Cancer: whose arcanum and the letter of the moon, is considered the sign of greatest sensitivity within the zodiac, possibly the one that most changes in the lunar cycles, they are characterized by being affectionate, faithful and family, they cannot see or bear the idea of let your loved ones be hurt.
- Leo: arcanum of force, this is not only the representation of Leo by his figure, but is also indicative of the control of force and instincts, two aspects that the symbol of this sign carries very well.
- Virgo: represented by the hermit's letter, which at the same time represents withdrawal and the discovery of some internal responses, they are meticulous and exact people, to the point that they could become irritable in some situations.
- Libra: their letter is justice, they are ruled by Venus, goddess of pleasure, love and beauty, they tend to have admiration for beautiful things and are characterized by being intellectual, just like their arcane, people of this sign usually show balance between good and evil.
- Scorpio: its arcana is the death card, it is related to the Scorpio sign due to the introspective and intense emotions that are present, in general, Scorpios have a certain fear of changes, they are characterized by being inexhaustible and sometimes complex workers.
- Sagittarius: temperance, represents the process of harmony and reconstruction through new elements that are integrated into the life of this sign, this sign is usually interested in philosophy, travel and everything that is related to the spiritual world.
- Capricorn: whose arcanum is the devil's card is represented by it by the imposing personality that it presents, they are usually safe and ironic, many times they are crude and fatalistic.
- Aquarius: it is represented by the star card, it tends to have an inventive spirit and its ideology is innovative, Aquarius is always in search of a way to carry out different noble causes, it does not agree with injustice and for that reason it tends to have attitudes revolutionary and many occasions.
- Pisces: represented by the hanged man, a card that has great meaning since it refers to religiosity and the sacrifice that is carried out motivated by love.
The daily horoscope is the prediction that is made about destiny based on the signs of the zodiac in which each person is born and according to the position of the planets at that time.
The arcana of love
The Arcana of love on their part contribute to the knowledge of a more generalized vision of someone's sentimental life. The most important arcana of love are:
Arcane The Magician
It represents hope in love, that is to say that what you want will come or, failing that, that person with whom you share sentimentally and happiness will come into your life.
Arcane The Priestess
It symbolizes the arrival of a woman with very fine manners whose intellectual capacity is a high reason for which the sexual sphere will remain in the background.
Arcane The Empress
It represents a strictly erotic relationship with an indefinite duration.
Arcane the Emperor
It indicates the arrival of a male character with a bad character, selfish and even macho attitudes.
The Arcana and the Oracle
In the oracle, the pitch of the cards is analyzed to visualize the present and the future, the system is quite real since it only takes care of combining the cards that the person selects. When mixed with the arcana, each of these cards according to its position, can shed many hidden meanings, only with the image and the way it is located can tell a lot of information.
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