The Serpent in Thoth

[Joan Marie]

I just did a 3 card reading for myself and all three cards have a serpent.

Does anyone out there have any insight into the symbolism of the serpent in the Thoth?

I know I could go dig through some books and maybe find out, but I'm hoping maybe some of you might just know or have an idea.

[BlueStar]

I don't, but this website has quite detailed information on the symbology on all the cards (both major and minor), so it might be helpful:
http://www.esotericmeanings.com/thoth-t ... tutorials/

[fire cat pickles]

I don't either, but if you have an online version of the Book of Thoth, you may want to do a search for the word "serpent" and see if there is a pattern. I did earlier this morning very quickly and noticed that the instance of serpent appears in pairs.

[Joan Marie]

I decided to look for in general what snakes symbolise, and there was a lot about ancient Egypt, which I know was a big influence for Crowley so I decided to go down that rabbit hole. I think this is likely the right track. Snakes appear symbolically throughout history and everywhere, so looking into what probably most influenced him seems logical.

There is a lot. I may spend some time here.

When I come up out of this rabbit hill I'll tell you what I found.

Meanwhile, this is the thing about Tarot to me that makes it so endlessly interesting. The simplest question can lead you down such a path you hadn't even imagined.

[Zarakynel]

I decided to look for in general what snakes symbolise, and there was a lot about ancient Egypt, which I know was a big influence for Crowley so I decided to go down that rabbit hole. I think this is likely the right track. Snakes appear symbolically throughout history and everywhere, so looking into what probably most influenced him seems logical.

There is a lot. I may spend some time here.

When I come up out of this rabbit hill I'll tell you what I found.

Meanwhile, this is the thing about Tarot to me that makes it so endlessly interesting. The simplest question can lead you down such a path you hadn't even imagined.

Joan, would you be able to share what you eventually found out?

[Joan Marie]

Joan, would you be able to share what you eventually found out?

Unfortunately, I did not share that back when I wrote this last summer and I have no recollection now.

I have a mind like a steel sieve.

I will see if I can find my way back to that rabbit hole and this time I will share my results.

[Zarakynel]

No worries! I am the same way!

I am new to the forum (and the Thoth Tarot) and really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge.

I just bought a book so I can start taking notes!

I'm also thinking of buying a snake. I've had two (Pythons - Ares and Aristotle) and really want to get another one.

[A-M]

The serpent is the universal symbol of the kundalini energy.
It lies at the core of the Arcana (Secret, Mystery) of the Tarot. (IMHO)