Dreaming of Mythos Closes January 29th, 2022 Where University of Minnesota, Coffman Gallery, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 As far as COVID protocol goes, all persons inside University of Minnesota buildings (this includes the gallery space) must wear a mask at all times, except when actively eating or drinking. Featured Artists Bailey Larson, Gretchen Pickering, Jeff Musser, Morgan Mercer, Peighton Cooke, Roger Williamson Let the mysterious and fantastical steal you away in this stunning and surreal exhibition at the Coffman Gallery. Meet classical constructs, renaissance royals, and baroque beasts as you traverse ghostly gardens, peaceful ponds, and swirling […]
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Tarot Two Earth, Two Pentacles Tarot Two Earth, Two Pentacles and each of the other minor arcana cards, numbered Two, exhibit qualities ascribed to Chokmah, the second sephirah of the QBL Tree of Life.. Tarot card images for the Minor Arcana cards in Tarot of the Morning Star are binay figures. The planetary quality of Chokmah is Uranus and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Two” express a quality of the planet colored by the cards elemental suit: fire, water, air and earth and the planetary decan it rules. In Astrology, the energies of Uranus are explosive and electric, bringing […]
First Decan Sagittarius Tarot Eight Fire, Wands: Swiftness First decan Sagittarius corresponds to Eight Fire and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Eight express attributes of Hod, the eighth sphere on the QBL Tree of life, whose title is Splendor. Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence The planetary correspondence of Hod is Mercury and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Eight” exhibit this astrological body’s quality coloured by their corresponding elemental suit of fire, water, air or earth. These four suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire: Atziluth, Water: Briah, Air: Yetzirah and Earth: Assiah. Astrological Decan Allocation […]
Second Decan Virgo Tarot Nine Earth, Pentacles, Material Gain Second decan Virgo Tarot Nine of Earth also known as Nine of Pentacles and Nine of Coins. Each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Nine, express attributes of Yesod, the ninth sphere on the QBL Tree of life. whose title is Foundation. Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence The planetary correspondence of Yesod is Moon and each of the minor arcana cards, numbered “Nine”, exhibit this planet’s quality colored by their corresponding elemental suit of fire, water, air or earth. These four suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire: Atziluth, Water: […]
Third Decan Gemini, Tarot Ten Air, Ten Swords: Ruin The third decan of Gemini corresponds to the tarot card Ten of Air whose meaning is Ruin, as in complete and utter annihilation of achievements and hopes. Any possibility of redemption or escape from its influence will require taking a tangential, out-of-character action, initiating a crack in one’s personal space-time signature. Propelled through this fissure, you will be liberated from this card’s painful influence, discovering yourself open to new opportunities. A concentration of immense self-force, free from the fear of your present situation and consequences of future action, is required to […]
Third Decan Taurus Tarot Seven Pentacles, Failure, Minor Arcana, Each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered Seven express attributes of Netzach, whose title is Victory, the seventh sphere corresponding with Venus on the QBL Tree of life. Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence The planetary correspondence of Netzach is Venus and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Seven” express its quality colored by their elemental suit: fire, water, air and earth. These four suits correspond to the four worlds of the QBL: Fire Atziluth, Water Briah, Air Yetzirah and Earth Assiah. Astrological Decan Allocation Tarot Seven Earth, Seven Pentacles, is the third […]
Tarot Happiness, Nine of Water, Nine of Cups Minor Arcana, Second Decan Pisces, Happiness Happiness is the title of Nine of Water and each of the Minor Arcana cards numbered nine exhibit qualities of support and justification. This is because nine is the number of Yesod, whose title is foundation on the QBL Tree of life. Sephirothic Planetary Correspondence The planetary quality of Yesod is the Moon and each of the minor arcana cards numbered “Nine” will express qualities of a Lunar nature. This quality will be colored by a cards elemental suit: fire, water, air and earth and its […]
Sun Enters Pisces Tarot Moon Sun enters Pisces corresponding to the major arcana tarot card Moon . This is a phase representing a period of dissolution indicating the end of a cycle. Within the context of the following description, be aware, that we are the cycle within what appears to be the sphere of the cosmos. Because Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, it represents the closing of our journey through the astrological signs. Tarot Moon, the card corresponding to Pisces, therefore graphically illustrates this closing of a cycle. At this stage of the sequence, we are witnessing […]
Sub Rosa, The Secret Sub Rosa, an explanation of the titles’ relationship to Rosicrucian and Golden Dawn symbolism and philosophy. Sub Rosa, The Secret, oil on wood, 12 inches by 12 inches, 2020. The painting was created using the same technique as that of Blue Dream Sub Rosa “beneath the rose” to speak in confidence. Through its promise of secrecy, a rose carved or hung above a council meeting table symbolized the freedom to speak candidly and freely without fear of repercussions. The background of the painting depicts this flower of secrecy, the rose. The rose is also a prime […]