The Son of Breath

I was happy to see this card because I like Abel. It doesn't really bother me that some of the characters have been duplicated in The Favole Tarot, which it does in other packs. I sense that this bloke, although a vampire, is one of the good guys. He has a presence, but it sits in the shadows of Ezequiel in the trilogy. There is something softer about him. As the King of Crosses (earth), he might be someone connected to finance, business, or property in my day. With a smile like that, I think he could sell me or convince me of just about anything.


"This amulet will show you the way to salvation, that has until now been hidden in your eternal punishment. From tonight, your true destiny starts, Favole. And open your eyes to a new life ..." - Abel


Since I have become so entrenched in this deck, I thought it might be useful for anyone reading this blog to gain a brief idea of what the story is behind it. Despite the title of the trilogy, the books are based around Ezequiel. Even though a vampire, he resisted biting Favole on meeting her, due to not wanting her soul to be restless. She has the same feelings for him, wishing for them to live side by side, so when denied, she took herself away and threw herself into the ocean. I think that this might very well be the image of Favole drowning that we see in the Death card. She therefore lives as a fairy of sorts, in the world of the ghosts. She continues to search for her love but there is an invisible wall between the two of them which cannot be penetrated. At some point in the story, she meets Abel, whose mother was one of Ezequiel's many victims. He gives her an amulet (The Necross, shown in the earth suit of this tarot), which shines when her deliverance is close. She eventually makes her way to Ezequiel, who chooses to plunges a stake through his own own heart, leaving them able to walk away from the story with the little angel Sacha and live (if that is the right word) happily ever after.

The name Abel is of Hebrew origin and means 'son of breath'. Biblically, it apparently suggests a city in mourning. Since this Abel mourns the death of his Rumanian mother, the meaning of his name appears significant. With the amulet around his neck, he holds the key to earthly success, which he gives to Favole. Even though the card could be connected to a stability within me and my family, he most likely represents someone who can provide us with it or guide us to that which we need.

As afternoon has begun, I have yet to come into contact with my Abel. At first, I thought that he might be the fashion agent's client, but since sending her my work samples at 9.30 yesterday morning, she has not responded; not even to say thank you. By now, I have learnt to expect no more from agencies. If she is interested, today's card could still represent the client perusing my work, even though I have yet to receive any notification of this. Sometimes, the tarot will show us more than we can see with our physical eyes, which is kind of the point. It just appears confusing because we know no better than that which we can acknowledge through our physical senses. Abel as the King of Crosses would be a good example of such a client because that person could easily affect me with his wealth and prospects. He holds a Necross, connected to possible financial benefits and security.

I don't feel so wonderful today. I have things I need to do and am putting off. I have things I want to do, but starting them (or indeed finishing them) exhausts me, even in thought. If I would allow myself, I could easily sleep away the remainder of the day.



Illustration from The Favole Tarot by Victoria Frances