This little poker-sized deck is called the Calves Astrologicae - De Iris Sacra, by Tina Gong.
I received this deck as a gift some time ago but have not delved into it much as I am basically illiterate about astrology.
However, I am in a period of learning and exploring these days.
I have begun to get into the I-Ching. I even made myself a set of tiles out of clay yesterday. They are still drying.
And I am getting my toes wet in astrology. I kind of hate this dilettante stage. It's a little embarrassing. But one must begin somewhere.
And Deck of the Week provides such a good chance to connect with this deck.
Before I get to today's reading I want to say a little about it.
A quick word about the box. it's very pretty. I have to admit though I am not crazy about the ribbon tie. It's clumsy to use, difficult to tie. There is no magnet that helps hold it closed so cutting the ribbons off isn't an option, they are the only thing holding the lid down. That said, if this is my only deck with this type of closure, I can deal with it. It makes it special. And the the box is very sturdy. Did I mention how pretty it is?
The cards are as follows:
- 12 Zodiac signs
- 11 Planets (includes the Sun and Moon)
- 12 Astrological Houses
- 10 Lunar events
There is also an accompanying app with more detailed card meanings, lessons and spreads.
I have yet to check that out but I hope to this week.
This may turn out to be a nice way to get into this topic.
This deck can be used in several ways, according to the booklet, including as an oracle deck.
because I am a beginner with this deck I am going to take the advice in the lwb to start.
I divided the cards into their four categories and drew one from each:
Each card answers one of the following questions which I will apply to my day:
Q. Zodiac: How am I approaching the situation
A. Capricorn
Q. Planet: What part of my personality is involved here?
A: Mercury
Q. House: Where in my life does this affect?
A. 5th: House of Creativity
Q. Lunar Event: Guidance going forward
A. Waning Gibbous
I need to explore this further, the booklet gives precious little info as to the meanings of each of these. However, maybe that is the point; to encourage further exploration to find deeper meanings.
But from the little info there is I can see that today is a day for exactly this kind of thing! i just need to be cautious of the potential "downside" of Capricorn (my sun sign btw) which can get a bit frustrated and pessimistic when quick results elude her.
Something I am always on the watch for.
Looking forward to learning a lot this week. Or anything at all really!
Happy Monday.
). It's laughable how natural her extremely gendered writing must have seemed then - all women are coquettish housewives or glamourous divas, all men industrious providers or powerful bosses, and if Aries women try to behave like men and treated as equals - well, we all have our little foibles, don't we? 