From the New Liminal Tarot, Anima Mundi (World); from the State by State Cards, Pennsylvania (Three of Hearts):
Anima Mundi is Latin for soul of the world, an energy believed to connect all living beings and animate the cosmos. If we have our senses and minds open, our experiences as we live can teach us that while we look different and make different choices, our inner world of wanting to be safe, at ease and happy are the same. And we must all deal with constant change, loss, aging and death. To step through this spiritual portal is to recognize that we are not independent but connected. The Pennsylvania Dutch painted designs on their barn doors; often called hexes, they were actually meaningful but not magical. This folk art was more a prayer for good rather than a wish for evil, as the list below shows. What if we expanded these wishes to all? It would be like the hand helping the blister on the foot...
- Distelfink: A stylized goldfinch that represents good luck, happiness, fertility, and abundance
- Heart: A common symbol of love and goodwill
- Tulip: Symbolizes faith and trust
- Dove: Represents peace and contentment
- Eagle: Represents good health, strength, and courage
- Pineapple: A symbol of hospitality
- Eight-pointed star: A symbol of regeneration or redemption