Contributing artist for a collaborative Tarot deck!

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1. I can think of a sad child who is feeling lot of pain, or suicidal thoughts. I am not familiar with Tarot but, since you said there is no right or wrong answers..

   I think the image is beautiful and powerful. Wish you all the best.

   • Yup Lata, no wrong answers with the Tarot. When you’re reading for yourself, especially, the card means what it means to YOU. 🙂

2. I have just begun reading about Tarot cards and am fascinated by them. Loved your 9 of swords card artwork. The hemmed in and caged feeling is aptly depicted in it. The lone sword on top makes it even more restrictive. Great work, will look forward to the finished set in July.

   • Thanks Sulekha! The Tarot is such a fascinating tool for deeper self enquiry and reflection. I love the layers of wisdom that are contained in the cards. Hope you enjoy your Tarot journey.

3. I think of it as someone who is feeling downcast by life, dejected, powerless. Around her are swords which she could use if she chose, swords that are at her disposal yet they lie still and passive. Up above her is a sword waiting for her to grasp it and to use it – the sword of the spirit.

   • That’s such a beautiful perspective! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

4. Many congrats on the inclusion in the Tarot deck! That’s amazing! So happy when things happen and come together, isn’t it?

   Since I don’t really know how Tarot works, I’ll write a short flash fiction in the comment here using the card as a picture prompt:

   Damocles’ Sword hung over her head. Dejected, she tried to stay upbeat but the sheen of the blade seemed to magnify her fear. Gathering her thoughts, she waited for something to happen. And it did. The sword above her head began to replicate itself and as she watched in wonder, they lined themselves by her side, building a fortress. They weren’t there to attack her. They were now her allies.

   • Thank you, Shy! And this flash fiction – it’s brilliant!! I LOVE it.
     P.S.: You can use Tarot as writing prompts too. Google Tarot for writing, you’ll find TONS of articles. 😉

     • Ooh now I’m tempted!

5. Wow this is so awesome.. congrats .. great project… this picture evokes conflicting emotions .. like when the mind is sad or in chaos.. it means a great strength is coming.. life is about to change.. a big decision is about to be made.. a new path to be chartered…

   • Thank you!! And I love your interpretation of the image…lovely. 🙂

6. Now this is what I call, When passion becomes work ! Tarrot + Art, I’m sure you’ll have fun ! Congrats on the amazing feat !

   • Thanks so much Atul! Tarot + Art is such a natural fit too. 🙂

7. Congrats on your new project 🙂 Wish you all the best for the future 🙂 Never had the chance of getting my tarot read think need to try it soon

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   • Thanks a lot Menaka. Get a reading whenever you’re ready. 🙂

8. Wow that is a great tarot card you have made. I loved this concept of collaboration with different artists to make a deck. As for the picture, my interpretation is that the girl is either caged or protected by those who are stronger than her.

   • Thanks, Raj! And that’s a very interesting interpretation. I love all the different takes on the card, and how they all dovetail together. 🙂

9. Congratulations!!! This is stellar indeed.

   Isn’t that 9 swords, though I don’t read or understand tarot, but have heard of the 9 swords. That seems like the Damocles sword hanging upon a young girls head, but there is hope as she will fight it out and emerge a winner.

   Swords/challenges just make us stronger.

   My latest post:

   http://natashamusing.com/2017/05/a-tryst-with-the-clouds-and-the-rolling-hills/

   • Thank you, Natash!

     It is, indeed, the 9 of Swords. 🙂 And you’re right, challenges do make us stronger. Lovely interpretation too. 🙂

     • Thank you Shinjini. I’m so glad the interpretation was in synch ??

10. Looks good… and amazing that you made it using apps!
    Anyway, my interpretation: A girl on the edge, about to embark on an uncertain adventure. There is danger all around her and yet she knows she cannot stay where she is much longer.

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    • Great take on the card, Doc! I’m loving all of these interpretations!!

11. The girl looks dejected; there are swords around her. Is she trapped, caged? Is she being abused? That’s my interpretation.
    The artwork is beautifully done.

    • Lovely! I’m sure you can expand that into one of your deliciously dark pieces of fiction. Do let me know if you do! 😀

      I’m glad you liked the artwork.

      • 🙂

12. Congratulations! Your tarot art work is beautiful.
    I feel the girl is caged and has lost hope to get her freedom back. Maybe there is some hope.
    Very interesting collaborative project. Will check out the work of the other artists too.

    • Thank you so much, Aditi!
      And there is always hope – you just have to look for the tiniest sliver and catch on to it! 🙂

13. Your work is beautiful.
    As I look through the picture, I feel there is something that’s hurting the girl. Is it her feelings that are confined or her life.

    • Thank you, Parul!
      Very interesting interpretation! And I’m so glad the artwork conveyed the essence of the meaning, too. 🙂

14. she looks innocent, lost, powerless, but get to close and she will reveal her true self, she will cut you with her swords and protect herself fiercely if you even attempt to hurt her. She is only pretending to be weak, she is a warrior. #mg

    • Ooh, I LOVE this interpretation! xx

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17. Your card is so beautiful and expressive! Congratulations on being included in the tarot deck.