Tarot Trumps I: The Magus by Buddha32
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Description
The Magus represents power and it's use or abuse. Traditionally it is one of the most significant cards in the deck. While not as easily recognized by the uninitiated as Death, The Lovers, The Fool or other such "famous" cards, it is the true introduction to the Major Arcana. The Fool starts us on our journey, diving headlong into the mysteries of the arcane, but the Magus lays the groundwork for understanding the use of these keys to unlock the mysteries of the Tarot.
Traditionally all four magickal elemental weapons (or tools) are represented in the card art. These are the Pentacle (or disc), representing Earth, the Wand (or stave), representing Fire, the Cup (or chalice), for Water, and the Sword for Air. The fifth element; Spirit (or the AEther) isn't represented by a single icon, but lives through the entire deck.
The position of the Magus' arms; one extending upward to the heavens and one downward; recall the Hermetic phrase "As Above, So Below" and are usually depicted as such mimicing the similar "Solve et Coagula" of Elephas Levi's infamous rendering of the hermaphroditic God/Goddess Baphomet.
Finally the Magus is almost always depicted with the symbol for infinity above the head, indicating the infinite power of Mind, Spirit, and Magick.
Rendered in D|S with postwork in Photoshop
Comments (11)
cruzin
Thank you for the education and fine render!
JohnDelaquiox
awesome render great card
HADCANCER
It is a good one
Heztia
Very Well Done. I love the props. Blessed Be
chimera46
Great stuff, well done!
thebasstard
Wow! Very excellent and detailed work!
mcv
Well constructed, balanced artwork with superior textures, colors, magic effects and mood! Makes a great art image to view and a great Tarot card, also your writeup is very informative and helps interpret this fine art creation!!!
Dragonluna1
Wonderful work!!
shanpoo
Sweet baby! I love this and the smoke coming off of her fingers was done so well. Your idea of doing tarrot cards is awesome and cant wait to see more...hugs, Shannon
alphalioness
Honestly... would love to have a deck with these images. Would make for interesting readings :) Can't decide if this card or the hanged man is my favorite of the ones you've done so far, but can't wait to see more!
thelufias
Magical and wonderful all at once. Great work....Thank you