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A haiku is a short poem of Japanese origin, often three lines long, often 5-7-5 syllables (but it can be shorter). It records the essence of a moment and typically talks about nature (or, at the very least, human nature.) It's concrete, not abstract. (I've written a whole book about this ... ). Often, the haiku has a "break" between two parts that stand in (direct or not-so-obvious) relationship. Here's an example of a traditional haiku by one of the grand masters, Issa





Here, we can just use it as an exercise in conciseness. So ... the idea is - take three tarot cards and write a haiku about them. Make it three lines, with no more than 17 syllables altogether.

I'll start:


two passions
moving towards balance:
beginning of a journey


Universal Tarot
Temperance, Knave of Wands, 6 of Wands

I love Haiku. And I love this idea. Thank you jaq.
I have to admit, I like to stick to the 5-7-5 syllable construct myself. I find the constraint a creative challenge.
So here is my first of what will no doubt be many goes at this.


Randomness of Life
Is senseless to fight against
Enjoy as it is

when the depths eat you
and you think you're gonna die
don't call the devil!

New Orleans Voodoo:
8 Congo (8 of cups), Death, Devil

the vines were divine
time in the wind rewinds the
wine turned to water

Deviant Moon: Knight of Wands, Page of Pentacles, Queen of Pentacles

so self important
you three! soon the moon will hide ...
uneasy sleep

a bird in the hand
is worth a one-man gambol
whose wings need clipping

wanna fall in love?
cupid'll bring you together
by that yonder tree

(tarot of the celtic fairies)

A cup of water handed
from the golden breeze,
so majestic are you

Page of cups, knight of pentacles, hierophant

harsh words so small
large the life dancer
large our common celebration

(daughters of the moon: nine of blades - criticism; shakti the life dancer - the world; celebration - judgment)

Simple Tarot (miniature)
5 of Pentacles, The Moon, The High Priestess

Expect in return
Rise above their drama
Do not withdraw now

he looks to his lust
oh how he misunderstands
a woman's feelings

roehrig: ace of cups, knight of cups, queen of cups

Oh I love haiku! I didn't pull any cards, I will just go through some readings I have posted. The reversals were taken into consideration for this haiku. I also do the 5-7-5 style.



energy builds forth
only to knock down the king
the battle was lost

oh, you're important,
both of you, but tell me -
for how long?

Sasha Fenton's Tarot: King of Swords, Hierophant, Hanged Man

Golden Tarot of KLIMT

3 of wands, Queen of swords, 10 of pentacles I observe
Not hesitate to cut
Live in harmony

Sun and Moon Tarot

might, complacency -
a challenge will come along;
you will learn loss.

Sasha Fenton's Tarot
6 of cups, 7 of cups, 4 of wands

"i'm ready," she says
"pour it on! come on, my love,
come, let's play house!"

Stillness as Wheel turns
Shedding shell of surfaces
Child under the stars

(Thoth Wheel of Fortune, Lightning-Struck Tower, Aeon)

among the lilies
i find a butterfly
with my blind eyes

(mary-el)

The Dion Fortune Tarot

Shine bright
Listen to me
Cycle of life

Fantasy @ Miracle Tarot

Equality
I am emotional
2 pick 1

Haiku Triad

Foolish,foolish Fool!--
Needs to use expressive tool,
And glean deep silence.

(O,I,II major arcana--chosen sequence of 3, a line for each;
not intended to be purely concrete imagery)

Witches Tarot, Page of Pentacles, Nine of Cups, Two of Cups

young woman
come drink at the plenty
meet your mate

Had been too busy with work in this week. Today is my day off with Tarot. Gonna practise this Tarot Haiku for my 6 decks to refresh

The Dion Fortune Tarot

I love drinking
Angel of love
My philosophy

China Tarot
Unity
Mirror effect
Authority

Tarot Botticelli
Fruitful cut
Fighting spirit
I overcome