The US Constitution

The Devil and The Lovers Rider Waite

This could have been vastly longer…

The Constitutional Convention convened with the objective of establishing the framework for the United States government. This assembly culminated in the drafting of a four-page document, which was signed on September 17, 1787. According to Article VII, this document required ratification by at least nine of the thirteen existing states to become binding. New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify, while Rhode Island was the final state to do so on May 29, 1790.

The Constitution delineates the fundamental laws governing the federal government of the United States. It establishes the three principal branches of government—the legislative, executive, and judicial—and outlines their respective jurisdictions.

For this analysis, I have selected Rhode Island's ratification on May 29, 1790 as the foundational moment for the Constitution. Rhode Island was the last state to Ratify. This date aligns the Constitution with the astrological symbol of the Lovers and the Devil.

The numerical significance is as follows:

• The Devil (15): Major Arcana Personality Card

• The Lovers (6): Major Arcana Soul Card

• The influence of the Minor Arcana cards, represented by Wands, Pentacles, Swords, and Cups, corresponds to the number six (6).

This examination illustrates the profound connections between the Constitution and its symbolic representation within the framework of tarot.

The defining virtue of the United States is its constitution. As I innocently dove into the world of blogging, I found myself drowning at the outset. The Devil and The Lovers. I would challenge anyone, both within and outside the United States, to examine these two cards and not recognize their parallels. Over the ensuing months I produced several lengthy and hubristic essays before I got over myself. 

The soul of the United States is symbolized by The Lovers. The title suggests the union of opposing yet complementary modes of existence. Freely able to draw from their divine source represented by the sun and safeguarded by the Angel Raphael, the figures of the man, as builder, and the woman, as creator, thrive solely through relationship and cooperation. It is through mutual respect for their differences that they attain completeness. These figures also acknowledge the mountain behind them, which serves as both a home and a motivation for action, embodying the fundamental notion that each individual, as well as their collective partnership, possesses the freedom to ascend and achieve their goals.

The personality of the United States is symbolized by The Devil. Lest we forget the divine source, our descent is encapsulated by the inverted Pentagram at the crown of the Devil’s head. Our misguided assessments of our achievements and material success may bind us to the devil as the two figures in the card. A fate that would ultimately lead to our destruction, reminiscent of the fate of the Tower of Babel.

In summary, my interpretation of the two cards, greatly abbreviates the possible mapping of the abundant symbology. The Devil and The Lovers assumes the readers will have some knowledge of a Christian Bible. As I stated above, I would challenge anyone, both within and outside the United States, to examine these two cards and not recognize the parallels. 

The association of these Personality and Soul cards to the US Constitution’s complete ratification both freaked me out frankly and confirmed that using Tarot Birth cards would indeed be thought provoking. 

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The Tarot of Historical Dates

Rider Wait Tarot Cards

Welcome to my blog! Here, I’ll explore the birth cards of significant historical dates—yes, you heard that right: birth cards!

A few months ago, I set out on this journey, starting with the birth dates of the Constitution and the ratification of the Bill of Rights. What was I thinking? It quickly turned into a massive knot of confusion! I wrote multiple drafts for these two pivotal dates, only to toss each one in a fit of creative despair. You know how that spiral goes: “I’m not good enough. I’m not a historian. Did I even major in Philosophy? And wait—do I remember anything about Greek and Roman mythology?”

For context, I spent 35 years in microprocessor design, which is definitely a left-brained endeavor. So here I am, trying to make sense of history through the lens of tarot cards. If that doesn’t sound like a challenge for my Guides, I don’t know what does! Buckle up for this wild ride through time and cards.

Now, let’s talk about what birth cards are and how they work. My inspiration comes from Aleister Crowley, a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and Paul Foster Case. Their works highlight that constellations exist not only in the cosmos but also in patterns that repeat throughout various aspects of life. Benoit Mandelbrot’s concept of fractal geometry exemplifies this beautifully. By sorting tarot cards into constellations, we can use birthdates much like astrologers do.

Archetypal tarot is a powerful tool for personal exploration and understanding. It utilizes the rich symbolism in tarot cards to reflect universal themes and human experiences. Each card in the Rider-Waite deck embodies specific archetypes—such as the Hero, the Sage, or the Innocent—that resonate with fundamental human experiences. These archetypes align with Carl Jung’s theories, suggesting that certain symbols recur across cultures and throughout history, representing shared human experiences.

The Major Arcana of the Rider-Waite tarot deck consists of 22 cards, each representing archetypal themes that mirror essential aspects of our lives. When viewed as a constellation, these cards tell a narrative of personal growth and spiritual development. As I’ve discovered, significant dates in astrology, much like those in history, possess inherent and timeless characteristics.

Decide for yourself by noting the cards that come up for the subject of each blog. In my next two entries, I’ll dive into the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.