Card 63, Communion, from the Egipcios Kier Tarot deck, depicts a couple seated on ornate chairs. Their feet are firmly planted on the floor, symbolizing stability. The wife lovingly embraces her husband, her right arm around him like the sheltering wings of Isis, with her hand resting on his shoulder. She is bare-breasted, adorned with a sheer sarong and a beautiful necklace. Her ornate wig features a dangling lotus flower emitting a pleasant fragrance. Her husband, in a shorter wig and elaborate necklace, wears a knee-length green tunic and holds a lotus fan to gently shoo away flies.
The profile style of Egyptian art might make it seem like the woman is seated behind her husband, but her arm is around him signifies their loving and equal partnership. Each holds or wears a lotus, symbolizing luxury and abundance. Their union makes them strong and wealthy, suggesting they might be partners not only in their family life but also in their business endeavors. The contrast between his green clothing and her orange clothing highlights their individuality while indicating the harmony of their mutual reliance.
Above the central image are four intriguing symbols: a sigil resembling the letter Alef or a stalk of grain, an owl hieroglyph, a pentagram with two inward-pointing arrows, and the Hebrew letter Alef (א), the breath that carries sound. The large symbol at the bottom of the cartouche is, according to Stuart Kaplan, an incense burner. This incense burner, releasing fragrant smoke, represents spirituality and physical luxury.
In the title field, we see the astrological symbol for Mars, the Latin letter 'H,' and the number Nine. In Pythagorean mysticism, the number nine signifies the end of one cycle in the beginning of another. Other numerology systems link nine to pain or sadness, but also to happiness, as in “Cloud Nine.” The couple portrayed on the card support each other through individual or collective pains and difficulties; they are never alone.
Kaplan interprets the card as representing joy, pleasure, peace, love, contentment, a harmonious family life, honor, esteem, and virtue. When reversed, it can indicate the loss of friendship, family quarrels, pettiness, rage, and even conflict.
The Communion card invites us to embrace joy, peace, and love, reminding us of the contentment found in harmonious relationships and the virtues we uphold within our families. Whether upright or reversed, this card encourages us to explore the dynamics of connection and seek harmony in those connections.
The Nine of Swords signifies torment, being overwhelmed, nightmares, and an inability to make sense of life. It could represent the struggles of facing life's challenges alone. When reversed, the it means methodically addressing one problem at a time and accepting healing.
Card 63, Communion, reflects the later meaning of the traditional Nine of Swords. It emphasizes the strength and support found in harmonious relationships, encouraging us to nurture these connections. This card serves as a reminder of the power and comfort that come from supportive relationships. It encourages us to cherish and cultivate these bonds, finding strength in unity and shared experiences. Through mutual support, we can face life's challenges with greater resilience and joy.
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