Natalia Lee

A nest of sorts

Cards: 6 of swords

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The Pips

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014.

Flow. Two roads converging or crossing each other. Receptivity in dinamism, dynamic receptivity. Proactive. The 6 of swords is a card of acquiescence, thoughts that merge, reason, a unison of ideas or possibly a desicion between two different and complementary ideas.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014

When paired with La Lune, the sense of opposition and obscurity is felt more strongly. The two sides of the six swords, three and three, can take the form of the two howling dogs, or the two red claws of the crustacean in the water, or the two closed towers. The flower in the middle becomes the face of the moon. This is a dark combination, hinting at hidden mental distress and thoughts, shadowy concepts of ideas and self. There is a nascent dilemma hidden from the conscious, and it causes mental vexation.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014.

When the cards are switched, the same idea of obscurity is transmited but here the nuance lies in the cause and effect. There is an inner dilemma that plays itself out hidden from everyday life, this dilemma creates a sense of confusion and indecision. Action is stifled, muted.

Deck used: Jean Noblet tarot restored by Flornoy.
Cards: 5 of swords

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The Pips

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014

Infection. The balance and stability of four transforms into the confining and destabilizing force of five. In the realm of thoughts this is an opposing idea that causes much grief and indecision. This grievous thought is transfered to the body and breeds chaos. Indecision that leads to bad choices, inhospitable situations and vulnerability. This is an active sword piercing the foundation.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014

Paired with La Maison Dieu and the effect of this piercing sword is life altering. Destruction, deconstruction, loss of direction, death of ego, death of pride, smited by the gods. The stable tower is the past, the four of swords, the lightning from the sky is the fifth sword. The appearance of this force of nature causes those inside the comfortable tower to be expelled, to be thrown out, discarded. Complete chaos. Possibly death.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014

Inversed, the cards take on a nuanced quality of forceful change. Yes, destabilization, deconstruction, but with an air of strength. Gaining a new direction. Removed from the tower, you find strength in adversity and press on, ready to forge ahead against the odds. This pairing made me think of this rune:

Happy reading.

Tools used: Jean Noblet TDM restored by Flornoy and wooden Elder Futhark Runes.
Storytelling with lemonde

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Archive

There once was a branch that saw a lot of hangings. Those that deserved dying and those that were unjustly hung. This went on for a very long time until the people revolted and put an end to the public hangings, demanding proper justice through trial. Well, this branch was no longer being used and through a change of hands, someone got a hold of this branch and fashioned it into a scythe. This was used for harvesting every year until it was stolen. Now, the robber was a robin hood type, a vigilante. He began using the scythe for his righteous killings, eliminating the entitled and the abusive rich. This vigilante went on this way for a very long time, no one knew him and he was never caught. Eventually, his exploits passed on to become legend. One day, a lone woman came upon an old scythe hidden in an abandoned farm. Don’t ask me what she was doing in the abandoned farm, I do not know. She picked up the old scythe and decided to put it to use again not as it was but as a wand. She fashioned the scythe into a wand, and when finished held it in her hand, proud of her work. She picked up the wand and put it to use. As time passed, she became quite an adept wizard, the wand her ever faithful companion.
Cards: 4 of swords

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The Pips

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014.

Respite. Rest. Release. The peace of a battle ending in accord. The stabily of fluidity and thoughts moving in synchronization. After the high energy of the 3, enters the receptive 4. Odds are even and everyone is in synch.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014.

Paired with Lestoille and the concept of release and respite from society is reinforced. And it’s not a negative separation from society, it is at one with nature and with inner thoughts leading to a voluntary and momentary distancing from society. To think, to set plans for the future, to release energy and emotions that are no longer needed.

Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille reproduced by Jean-Claude Flornoy, editions letarot.com, 2014.

Flipped the other way, and the release of Lestoille becomes peace of mind, fluidity and clarity thoughts. A pause in action. Reconnecting with the moment, with nature, with the firmament. A very poetic pondering on our place in life, on this planet, the meaning of our existence.

In both orderings, a receptive nature of inaction abounds. The realm of ideas and concepts. The goal isn’t doing but thinking.

Happy reading.

*Deck used: Jean Noblet restored by Jean Claude Flornoy.