Announcing the Bad Apple Artists onbline auction for this month with the theme "the fool's journey" (tarot). As soon as I heard that, I knew exactly where to find inspiration - in the incredible world of Robin Hobb's Farseer books! Who else here can't get enough of Fitz and the Fool's adventures?
This original mixed media painting will be up for grabs during Bad Apple's July auction, scheduled from 28th JUL at 23:00 to 31st JUL at 23:00 UTC+02
Come, let's celebrate the Fool's Journey in the most whimsical way possible! See you at the auction!
The Fool's Journey is a symbolic representation of the human experience depicted through the Major Arcana of the tarot deck. The Fool, often depicted as a carefree traveler, begins their journey with innocence and curiosity, setting off on an adventure into the unknown. As the Fool progresses through the Major Arcana, they encounter various archetypal characters and experiences that represent the different facets of life's challenges and lessons.
Throughout the Fool's Journey, the Fool undergoes a process of self-discovery that shadows our own journey through life. The Fool's journey is a metaphor for the human experience, illustrating the different stages and challenges one may encounter on their path towards self-realization and enlightenment. It represents the cyclical nature of life, with its ups and downs, and the transformative power of facing challenges, gaining wisdom, and evolving on the journey towards self-mastery. The Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana is a profound and symbolic depiction of the human quest for self-awareness and enlightenment. So, it's not just about the destination, but the lessons learned and the growth achieved along the way.
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Islam has been, for the most part, a pain in my life. It has brought me a lot of pain, confusion, guilt, and internal conflict, it has also ruined my relationships with people who consider themselves better Muslims and are here to force me into becoming their version of Islam. They represented Islam to me, so I hate them both.
I walked away from Islam gradually, the separation was like when a relationship goes stale and you feel you need to pull yourself into yourself. Part of me still can't believe my audacity, how much of a non-believer I am. My family could never imagine.
Then when I thought I reached my furthest point, and finally started to connect with a higher power(s) in a more genuine way, I was flabbergasted to find it.
That book, that gave me so many sleepless nights, that formed the ideals of the Shari'a law, is now I discover is a book of magic. Pure magic... the Arabic language and its letters hold secrets that I feel blessed for the first time probably to be an Afro-Arab. I've always shunned the Arabic side of my identity but never failed to mention the African side. Now I realize how lucky and blessed I am. I've been scouring Youtube for months, for love potions and protection spells and I have just found out that the secret to everything is that book, that I've only brought it to my home here in Canada, because it was all pink, so I consider it an art piece and a souvenir from Egypt.
I am going back to Islam. Who would've thought... the religion that everyone in my new life knows that I despise. The mention of Islam makes me shudder sometimes... all I can think of is women, who are a version of me being lashed for doing something I did myself so many times. The only difference is that I never got caught.
The Quran is a book of magic...literally.
To go through the journey of Islam once more, but this time making my own path is both frightening and exhilarating. But that's where the road has led me, so I will keep going.
Got a bit carried away last night attempting my first astral travel... i wanted to burn frankenincense but I couldn't get my hands on the right kind of coal so instead i bought firestarters... which probably would've worked fine, if i had just waited intill the firestarter had burnt a bit... But instead i just started throwing the incense in the fire... (I am a genius I know). This did *not* create smoke, just flames. In the process i broke my abaloneshell a bit :(
I am going to attempt astral projection again this evening, but this time I will let the firestarter brun to coal first, and burn it in a homemade ceramic bowl... It might not look as pretty, but hopefully it won't break!
Hi, I remember reading your meta about TG tarot phase, in which moon arc started with the end of Tsukiyama arc, the one with moon kanji in it's name. Do you think the sun arc will start with someone with sun in their name? If name is what it counts, I could only think of two people, first is Amon, the sun god himself. Second is Akira. While most Akira means Light, her kanji means Dawn, just the time before the sun comes out. Thank you & have a good day!
The moon arc doesn’t actually start with the Tsukiyama arc. The Tsukiyama arc is the Tower arc. The moon arc starts right after Arima’s death and is made explicit in ch. 86 (on the Cochlea side). It’s unclear if the Rushima chapters still the Star arc or if we’re already meant to be in the Moon there as well.
The full tarot arc break down is something like this.
0 - The Fool :: Chapter 1 -> becoming a ghoul
I - The Magician :: Held by Hide - everything through the Nishiki fight/aftermath
II - The High Priestess :: Meeting Touka and Anteiku
III - The Empress :: Ryoko and Hinami
IV - The Emperor :: Our first glimpse into the CCG/Ryoko’s death
V - The Hierophant :: Mado Kureo’s death and Kaneki vs Amon
VI - Lovers :: Gourmet Arc
VII - The Chariot :: Aogiri through torture
VIII - Strength :: 6th ward through Kanou’s raid (I am the fucking strong)
IX - The Hermit :: Old Niner/Kuzen’s story
X - Wheel of Fortune :: The plan for the CCG’s raid on Anteiku
XI - Justice :: Eto and Amon, mostly - Amon starting to doubt, probably also Amon and Kaneki at the Raid
XII - The Hanged Man :: Held by Kaneki - The Anteiku Raid, esp. Kaneki’s choices during it.
XIII - Death :: V14 -> epilogue
XIV - Temperance :: Haise - everything leading up to Auction
XV - The Devil :: Held by Takizawa - Auction arc
XVI - The Tower :: Tsukiyama raid arc
XVII - The Star :: Cochlea and Rushima
XVIII - The Moon :: NOW
XIX - The Sun :: Held by Uta
XX - Judgement :: Held by Suzuya
XXI - The World :: THE END
(note that TG spends a lot less time on each card than :re, and that some of the cards overlap chapters a little. Also, lots of characters are associated with certain cards. I haven’t noted them all here. Additionally multiple characters can be associated with the same card. Ishida uses tarot in a lot of ways, so in addition to some characters which are strongly tied to one card, a tarot number might be associated with a character in one moment.)
Tsukiyama does get reintroduced at the end of the Rushima arc, for whatever that’s worth, but the arc was already very clearly marked by 86. What Tsukiyama’s overall role in the Moon Arc is has yet to play out. He is certainly tied to the moon and the specific eclipse imagery on the moon arc, but what that will mean for this arc isn’t obvious. It is almost certainly in part a hint to Tsukiyama being largely driven by subconscious desires and a nod to the fact that he himself is often unaware of these.
The Sun is very tied to Uta, and while Mado and Amon might play roles in that arc, or undergo some important development there, I don’t think we are meant to take this meeting as the start of that arc. Furuta is the linchpin of the Moon Arc and we are at the point where the subconscious desires are really rising to the surface, so to speak. Which does lead the way to the truth and clarity of the Sun arc, but not before those now manifest subconscious desires wreck some havoc. This chapter had Takizawa calling Kaneki out on his true motivations and Furuta bringing the darkest side of the CCG to the fore. I suspect the consequences of these two things will take us to the end of the Moon arc.
The Fool's Journey is a metaphorical journey that symbolizes personal growth and development in the tarot. It is represented through the 22 major arcana cards, each of which portrays a different stage of the journey.
The Strength card is one of the major arcana cards and is the eighth card in the Fool's Journey. It represents a significant turning point in the journey, where the Fool encounters the archetype of inner strength, courage, and resilience.
The Strength card is often depicted as a figure taming a lion, representing the power and control of the inner self. It represents the energy of the feminine principle, which is associated with compassion, patience, and understanding.
At this stage of the journey, the Fool is faced with the challenge of developing their inner strength and courage. They must learn to overcome their fears and doubts, and find the power within themself to face any challenge.
The Strength represents the archetype of inner strength and courage, which provide the Fool with the ability to overcome any obstacle and adversity. They represent the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-confidence in our lives.
The Fool may have been focused on achieving external success up until this point, but now they must learn to turn their attention inward and focus on their inner strength and resilience. The Strength card represents the importance of developing a strong sense of self, and finding the power within oneself to overcome any challenge.
In a tarot reading, the appearance of the Strength card suggests that the querent needs to develop their inner strength and courage. They may need to focus on building self-confidence, and finding the power within themselves to overcome any obstacle.
The Strength card can also represent a need to practice self-love and self-acceptance. The querent may need to learn to be patient and compassionate with themselves, and find the courage to face any challenge with grace and resilience.
In conclusion, the Strength card is a crucial stage in the Fool's Journey. It represents the importance of inner strength, courage, and resilience in our personal growth and development. We must learn to turn our attention inward, and focus on developing a strong sense of self, and finding the power within ourselves to overcome any challenge. When the Strength card appears in a tarot reading, it suggests that the querent needs to focus on developing their inner strength and courage, and practicing self-love and self-acceptance, while also finding the courage to face any challenge with grace and resilience.
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The Fool's Journey is a metaphorical journey that symbolizes personal growth and development in the tarot. It is represented through the 22 major arcana cards, each of which portrays a different stage of the journey.
The Chariot card is one of the major arcana cards and is the seventh card in the Fool's Journey. It represents a significant turning point in the journey, where the Fool encounters the archetype of willpower, determination, and success.
The Chariot card is often depicted as a figure driving a chariot, representing control and mastery over one's emotions and desires. It represents the energy of the masculine principle, which is associated with action, direction, and achievement.
At this stage of the journey, the Fool is faced with the challenge of developing their willpower and determination. They must learn to focus their energy and take action towards their goals and dreams.
The Chariot represents the archetype of willpower and determination, which provide the Fool with the ability to move forward towards success and achievement. They represent the importance of focus, drive, and motivation in our lives.
The Fool may have been exploring their personal growth and development up until this point, but now they must learn to take action and move forward towards their goals and dreams. The Chariot card represents the importance of setting goals, creating a plan, and taking action towards our desired outcomes.
In a tarot reading, the appearance of the Chariot card suggests that the querent needs to develop their willpower and determination. They may need to focus on creating a plan and taking action towards their goals and dreams.
The Chariot card can also represent a need to control one's emotions and desires. The querent may need to learn to focus their energy and avoid distractions that may prevent them from achieving their desired outcomes.
In conclusion, the Chariot card is a crucial stage in the Fool's Journey. It represents the importance of willpower, determination, and success in our personal growth and development. We must learn to focus our energy, set goals, create a plan, and take action towards our desired outcomes. When the Chariot card appears in a tarot reading, it suggests that the querent needs to develop their willpower and determination, create a plan, and take action towards their goals and dreams, while also learning to control their emotions and desires.
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