Which Tarot school is the Moonly deck based on?
There are several renowned Tarot schools, each offering a unique perspective on Tarot reading: the English schools of Crowley and Waite, the French school of Papus, and the Marseilles Tarot. Each school shapes the interpretation of the Tarot, blending different mystic traditions and esoteric wisdom.
The Moonly Tarot deck is based on the French school of Dr. Papus, a great mystic who integrated ancient Egyptian esotericism, the mystical teachings of the Kabbalah, and the celestial wisdom of astrology into his Tarot practice.
Dr. Papus believed that Tarot is a tool not just for divination but for unlocking deep spiritual truths. His deck consists of 79 cards, including a Blank Card representing divine energy.
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Why are Pentacles associated with Air and Swords with Earth?
In the Dr. Papus school of Tarot, the elemental associations differ from those found in many other Tarot traditions. Here’s how they are explained:
Swords. Represent thoughts, plans, and assessments, which are more intellectual in nature. Papus saw them as symbolic of Earth, grounding the mind's work in practical, material reality.
Pentacles. Instead of being associated with Earth (as in many traditions), Pentacles in the Papus school are linked to Air, symbolizing the flow of energy, ideas, and the manifestation of the spiritual realm into material form.
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