Thoth wands

[Celtaur]

I've recently been exploring my Thoth deck. When I explore a deck I never look through the deck at each card, I wait for cards to come up in readings for first viewing, which always provides me with something new to view artistically.

I've only used the cards a few times so far, and they weren't doing much for me... then I realized I had forgotten to take out 2 of the magus cards as there are 3 in this deck. Once I took them out, the readings started to seem more coherent.

The last few times I've used the deck the same cards keep coming out, and I have shuffled them numerous times between readings, yet synchronistically these cards keep coming up for me.

The Queen of Wands, Prince of Wands and Princess of Wands with the 6 of Pentacles.

My questions were generally of areas I should focus attention on to live a life of my fuller potential.

Because the Thoth deck is new to me, I'd be interested in what others have to say about the significance of the these cards particular to the interpretation of this deck.

[TheJedi]

. These cards were surely yours, so shuffling them should have no affect at all.

Obviously, the particular layout used, the corresponding positions of each card, and the influences of each card to the other will also factor into your interpretation, but this is how I interpret each of those cards:

Queen of Wands:

She has discovered her integrity through a great period of personal growth. She has broken through her past to discover her inner glory. She is the fulfilled manifestation of personal power, a woman who has embraced her destiny by accepting her past. When reading for women, I frequently call this the "You go, girl!" card. For men, this card, more than the other "female" cards, represents the "anima", the fulfillment and acceptance of the feminine nature and its complimentary power. In all cases, however, this card speaks of a completed growth process that is very much rooted in acceptance of the past.


Prince of Wands:

The airy part of fire. He is actively intellectual, though not active on the physical plane. He seeks knowledge for knowledge's sake - the universe exists to be understood. Though an "idea" man he works behind the scenes. He is of strong convictions but subtle in implementation. Can signify rational debates, mischievous behaviour (though usually light-hearted), manipulation - but usually not for personal gain. Badly influenced can mean random cruelty, nihlism, stalking.


Princess of Wands:

She is being swept up in a wave of her own passion. Usually a woman on a carnal adventure, exploring her sexuality and force of her desires (creativity too). Judgement is out the window and there may be consequences to her impulses, but she needs to follow them so she can learn. There will certainly be some exciting times ahead.


6 of Pentacles (or Disks, in the Thoth deck):

Letting go and finding success within yourself. Give in to the power and forces that rule this world and this life and you will succeed. Worry only strengthens the cycle of negative thinking and will bring nothing positive. Success is only a step away. Focus on the goal, focus hard and let everything else go. Only then will it come to you.


In general, Wands represent the self and the character, the personal and individual identity, as well as independence, energies, physical exploits and power. In the most basic of terms, Wands are a reflection of the conception of oneself - pride, ego and self-confidence.


I hope these are of some use to you, Celtaur. Good luck.

[Celtaur]

Thank you Jedi...

Looking back and considering my current placement, through progression on my path, right now the area I'm most drawn to is creativity, and release of self critical analysis to allow the creative self to flow without hindrance. Painting is my current area of focus, and the Thoth deck in its artistic beauty is inspirational in the artistic endeavor.

I think this area has much to teach me, as myself as a whole, and worry being a part of the equation. The reference to cats in the imagery of the cards has me leaning towards the fiery Leo aspect of myself which is my ascendant. This signs associations nicely fits in place with the wands symbolism of the self, referencing ego and self confidence. I think this aspect of my fuller potential, allowing my creative self to lead the way, more will be revealed in due time, and will confirm the path. I shall do another reading in relation to this one to see how it enhances or diffuses areas that I have been following, for further clarity on the area's I should be addressing, possibly refining the lessons held within my choices and actions.