Intellect and Industry

This week I'll be using the Revised New Art Tarot (also known as the Revised Knapp-Hall). Originally created by J. Augustus Knapp and Manly P. Hall, this deck was republished by the Philosophical Research Society. Besides the booklet that comes with the cards, I'll also be using "Oracle of the Tarot" by Paul Foster Case that makes use of the Knapp-Hall. The oracle deck I'll be pairing with the RNA is the Viking Lenormand, hand-drawn and self-published by my talented friend Carole Beasley. Today's cards are the Eight of Coins and the "Anchor:"

          If one square represents a firm foundation, then two means the walls have been added and the house is almost finished. The Knapp-Hall booklet states the cube with the sign of Mercury suggests: "the full potentiality that the intellect could achieve in density and matter." Or in plain words, with knowledge at full capacity, you can accomplish much in this world. Case uses the keyword 'prudence' for the Eight of Coins, implying common sense and good judgment. Hard work using both brawn and brain are going to be needed.
          The Anchor suggests if both industry and intellect are used, stability and security will be the result. Reading the Nine of Spades from a tarot perspective, it would be wise not to let paranoia or anxiety get the best of me as I work toward my goal. These rewards won't be served up on a platter - determination and perseverance will be required. I've got to keep both engines running and not be tempted to sail into the harbor just yet.