The creators of this deck use the world as the Wheel, which makes sense considering it is because of our physicality that everything is constantly changing. All the fixed signs of the zodiac have books, implying that hopefully every trip around the sun we'll be learning useful information instead of making the same mistakes over and over. The Hebrew letter Tzadi is the root for the words 'just,' 'honest' and 'fair.' Perhaps that is what is in the books the figures hold, with aphorisms like "Honesty is the best policy," and "Cheaters never prosper." But a look at men like Donald Trump might make me question this philosophy. He reeks of prosperity and has a habit of telling people whatever they want to hear, regardless of whether it is true or not. Yet underneath his orange sprayed-on tan, is he really happy and content? I would guess not, which may be what the real lesson is about living. According to Jewish tradition, every generation has thirty-six Tzaddikim (Righteous Ones) hidden among humanity who hold the world together. I hope one of them is watching over the U.S. election next month.
That is a comforting thought. I hope most Americans will be able to see through Trumps layers of tan and bullshit and vote wisely'
ReplyDeleteThis must be an stressful time for you and your fellow countrymen
If it weren't so serious, I would be rolling with laughter that this man actually thinks he could be a great leader.
Deletewe make the same mistakes, over and over? Tell me it ain't so :)
ReplyDeleteOnly until we wake up. ;)
DeleteYou're right our draws today are on the same take. Taking from others never really serves us. Trump is a lesson for us all, and not just that orange tans and comb overs are mistakes. He has drawn our attention to just how much hate and dissatisfaction there is in our country and just how close we are to boiling point.
ReplyDeleteIt is his pot-stirring of hatred and blame that has me concerned.
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