In yesterday's comments, another blogger and reader Shaheen Miro, commented on the Sibilla della Zingara, saying how it is both straight forward but intuitive at the same time. I feel that this is what makes decks like this so magical. Take today's duo as an example - I have received the letter and love cards. Could a draw be any more specific than that? Like many of you, the idea of a love letter is the first thing to probably spring to mind, but how will that manifest for me. Are the cards really being that blatant or are they merely throwing out a conundrum for me to work out before the next twenty-four hours are through?
The second card shows Cupid of Roman Mythology. I am more familiar with the Greek version of this character, Eros, but the story appears to be pretty much the same. When Cupid's mother Venus became jealous of the princess Psyche (who was so beloved by her subjects that they forgot to worship Venus), she ordered Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with the vilest thing in the world. While Cupid was sneaking into Psyche's room to shoot her with a golden arrow, he accidentally scratched himself with his own weapon and fell deeply in love with her. I recognise this story in relation to Eros, but can not understand why this god of love and sexual beauty is shown as a child or baby in it's Roman depictions. Maybe it is to do with the innocence of new relationships or something like that.
I have no idea who painted this deck since there is no reference to artist or history in the small book that comes with it, but I am guessing that the idea of a letter was considered quite differently then to how it is now. Correspondence can be delivered through our mobile phones, into our email inbox, or through social networking sites these days, leaving the postman of old almost redundant in modern society. All I seem to get through my physical letter box these days is junk mail. When these two cards sit together, Cupid becomes the messenger of desire, unconditional love, or interest. He may be unconventional in how he wishes to shoot his arrow.
We have another viewing for our house booked this morning. Apparently, a young woman is coming. Unless these cards indicate a message of friendship, I would be willing to stick my neck out and say that they suggest a good response from the prospective buyers. From the feedback we have had in the last few years, this really would be sticking my neck out, but the cards look positive.
Illustrations from the Sibilla della Zingara
Another great post! As soon as I looked at this I heard the word "Conformation" ...could be in the love sense or some other area of life. I'm bot sure of the situation, but are you and your partner trying to buy a new house together... maybe this is saying that the Universe is finally giving the go ahead and that the right person will come along to make that happen. Great cards and great energy... good luck :)
ReplyDeleteSome reasons for Cupid being depicted as a child are his mischievous nature and an association with infatuation, i.e. a more superficial and fickle immature type of love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaheen! I am currently at the family home and we are trying to sell it after falling out with our neighbours. It has been a rocky road, so it would be nice if the confirmation that you see is about finally getting some acceptance from a buyer. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks for the info Helen. I like the bit about infatuation and the superficial. It will be interesting to think about that when the card comes up in readings - especially if coupled with other less 'grounded cards'.