Egipcios Kier - 67 Veneration

The card of the day from the Egipcios Kier Tarot deck is 67 Veneration, and it appears in the reversed position. As usual, the cartouche is divided into three sections, with the top section featuring four symbols and the bottom section displaying a single large symbol.

The central image of the card is dominated by a woman standing firmly on both feet, bending at the waist, and looking upwards in an expression of supplication or perhaps of praise. She wears a long, black wig, a skirt wrapped around her ribs, and is bare breasted. Her posture exudes a sense of reverence for and trust in the divine.

In the title section of the card, we find an astrological symbol, the Roman letter L, and the number Four representing structure and boundaries.

The symbol at the top right seems to consist of Chinese brushstrokes and vaguely resembles the Roman capital letter E. Adjacent to it is a geometric shape resembling a stylized wave, while on the left side we see the Hebrew letter Heh. Additionally, there is the symbol of an incense burner. At the bottom of the cartouche, we once again see a silhouette of a jackal couchant.

Stuart Kaplan clarifies that the astrological symbol on the card represents Uranus and that the woman is venerating the dog of Anubis.

Incense played an important role in ancient religions because it could cover the various smells that were the inevitable result of animal sacrifice. It's fragrance purified and sanctified the air. Even today, incense is used to express devotion, as well as for inspiration; its pleasant fragrance adds an air of sanctity to a space. Substances like eucalyptus are still used to alleviate respiratory congestion. Not only was incense valued for stimulating religious devotion but also providing sensual delight. 

Egyptians obtained incense from the Kingdom of Punt, which is believed to correspond to present-day Eritrea and is also mentioned in the Bible as Put or Havilah. Traders in this region procured a wide array of valuable commodities, including ivory, gold, ebony, as well as fragrant oils and resins. Egyptian fleets set sail from the Gulf of Aqaba, located near the present-day cities of Eilat, Aqaba, and Sharm al-Sheikh, embarking on expeditions to trade for a range of exotic goods from various locations in the region.

In the upright position, this card symbolizes purification, ritual, the harmonious blending of sensory pleasure with religious devotion, idyllic surroundings, romance, and dreaminess. 

However, since the card appeared reversed, we need to pay close attention to Kaplan's list of reversed meanings. It suggests a clash between spiritual and worldly values, the cherishing of unattainable ideals, and the neglect of physical well-being.

It's important to be realistic and not hope for the impossible. This card brings to mind the Serenity Prayer, in which we request the “grace to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference.” We must nurture our lives, purify ourselves, and attend to reality diligently. By relying on the advice provided by the upright card meanings, we can work towards changing whatever negative situation reversed card points to.