Celestial Tarot Book by Brian Clark

Author:Brian Clark [Clark, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Tarot
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Published: 2019-01-15T23:00:00+00:00

The Seven of Wands: Lyra

With the Seven of Wands we cross the cusp into the first decanate of Sagittarius, the last fire sign of the trinity, which represents the transpersonal qualities of this element. While the constellation has also been seen as a vulture, the card identifies Lyra, the lyre, a musical instrument associated with poets and the shamanistic aspect of the hero. The card depicts Terpsichore, the muse of the choral dance and lyric poetry, guiding the lyre, which is strung with the twelve strings of the zodiacal round. Through its mythic narrative, lyric poetry conveys ideas and images that are too complex to be articulated literally. It has the power to evoke deep feelings and connections to mysteriously create an intimately meaningful experience. Poetry is the music of the soul that serves as a prelude to the engagement with the mystical and ecstatic realm. Since antiquity, the lyre has been the instrument that induces trances and altered states, manifestations of mystical experiences.

As the national instrument of ancient Greece, the lyre was elevated into the heavens as the eternal reminder of the ecstasy of musical poetry. Originally, it had seven strings, which corresponded to the seven classical planets, the spiritual stages of initiation, and the seven vibrational levels. Later, the strings were increased to twelve, corresponding to the zodiacal signs, and the numerical image of completeness and eternity. The ancient understanding of seven as a mystical number is embedded in the Seven of Wands card. When it appears, the individual should be heartened to realize that, while there may be conflict and adversity, the spiritual development to date has created an inner strength and conviction that will overcome any obstacles or challenges. In Greek myth, the story of the first lyre recounts the transmutation of feelings of envy and conflict into the experience of equality and brotherhood. When the Seven of Wands appears, there is also a possibility of smoldering envy and competition, therefore these mythic storylines seem appropriate.

Hermes, the creator of the lyre, was envious of his brother’s status. Inspired by the fluorescent shell of a tortoise, Hermes crafted the lyre and gave it to Apollo as a gesture of reconciliation. From that moment on, the lyre was an integral part of his brother’s identity. Eventually, the lyre passed onto Orpheus, the heroic poet who accompanied Jason on the quest for the Golden Fleece. His music soothed arguments and drowned out the seductive songs of the Sirens. Orpheus is remembered mainly for his tragic loss of his beloved bride Eurydice. Unable to accept the loss, Orpheus descended into the underworld to petition Hades, the lord of this dark realm, to release her. He played his lyre so beautifully Hades’ heart melted and he agreed to release Eurydice, on the condition that Orpheus must never look back while leaving the underworld. Unable to contain his doubt, he glanced back to check on his beloved, only to see her slip back into the mist of the underworld, now lost forever.

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