Terminology: 'Talismanic tarot' explored

A ‘talisman’ is an object inscribed with symbols to associate it with a desired celestial force - usually they are ‘metal pendants’, but they can also be ‘tarot cards’. In the same way that sympathetic materials on Earth (plants, rocks, animals) are imagined to absorb the ‘occult energy’ of their particular celestial realm (see the post on 'Occult tarot explored'), we can also place these corresponding symbols on a tarot card to attract these forces of wisdom. Whether we are ‘reading’ a tarot card to reveal insights on our situation, or ‘contemplating’ a particular card to channel its wisdom, the symbols on the cards can help us do both.

For example:

In the ‘The Six of Wands’ we see a depiction of ‘Victory’ - a parade through the streets to honour a success. To represent this moment, we could just inscribe the symbol of ‘the Sun’ (clarity, reassurance, success). However, if we accompany ‘the Sun’ with other symbols, then we see all the qualities we need to make this a reality:

The ‘laurel wreath’ awarded in the truth of victory.

The ‘white horse' for pure intent.

The 'Lion’ for strength.

The ‘Wand’ for inspirational, directional leadership.

The number '6' for stability and harmony.

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