The patterns of nature that The Numerical Tarot points to, are *somewhat* objective. I say somewhat because as patterns they are only useable when observed and acknowledged by a human, and as an observation of nature are inherently vulnerable to subjective influence. A pattern observed and acknowledged becomes an archetype for humanity, or a primordial pattern upon which an archetype of humanity is built. By archetype I mean: An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned, an ideal example of a type; quintessence.
The patterns of nature that The Numerical Tarot points to, are *somewhat* objective. Making the leap from the somewhat objective to the totally subjective interpretations people use in a tarot reading is tricky business! The links on this page are my own personal attempts to brainstorm possible interpretations for each number of numerology as seen through my system of logical analysis and patterns in nature.
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The Relatively Objective - Key Words
The first table below has links to Keyword Charts. The words on these charts are designed to represent the most FUNDAMENTAL and ABSTRACT aspects of each number of numerology.
In this system, each number is subdivided into eight ( 8 ) variations based on whether you are expressing the Moderate of a Positive (Ameliorate) number, the Extreme of a Positive (Ameliorate) number, the Extreme of a Negative (Deteriorate) number, or the Moderate of a Negative (Deteriorate) number, in either of Quantitative or Qualitiative modes.
Most of the words in each chart are linked to further clarify their meaning and take you deeper and deeper into that number's possible meaning in a reading.
Each number will appear in its own window that you can keep open while navigating deeper and deeper.
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The Etymological Roots or Fundamental Archetypes
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Keywords
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The Totally Subjective - Key Words
The next table will take you to a series of charts that show you exactly which key words are being illustrated on each card of The Numerical Tarot. These key words were NOT chosen for how well they describe traditional decks or traditional systems. The key words illustrated on each card of The Numerical Tarot were chosen for how well they describe the model of existence put forth in the book All Things Are Numbers and elsewhere on this site.
But... you are encouraged to compare these key words to other decks, to see the amazing number of coincidences that occur between this deck and others. Not every key word fits tradition, but a lot do. It is the hope of The Numerical Tarot that when you see how often these key words fit tradition, you may begin to see the logical patterns used to create The Numerical Tarot's grid matrix system as interesting.
Of course these charts, because they only show key words for the upright illustrations of each card, only show half the story (see A Spectrum of Possibilities elsewhere on this site). To understand the full story, you should read further the charts below, as well as numerous essays from the BOOK section of this site. Including the Waite vs. Palm comparison.
To see these key words in action, on the actual cards of The Numerical Tarot, and read additional descriptions of each card of the deck, check out the actual deck HERE, in the DECK Section. Then, combine what you read there, with what you find below, within the rest of the charts on this page.
The Totally Subjective - Verbose
The next table has links to interpretations taken from the Name Numerology Calculator. They are verbose descriptions that are geared toward describing the different personalities that can be observed by employing the numerology of this system. Effectively, they describe each Major Trumps icon in elaborate detail.
The next table has links to interpretations for each Moderate and Extreme variation of each Positive or Negative number/card in both Quantitative and Qualitiative modes. It is a work in progress. Sorting goes on and on. Right now things are not as sorted as I'd like so be patient.
As you explore these interpretation pages, you may notice that some of these positions have a lot of text in them, and some have very little. This is because I ONLY include words and ideas that ACCURATELY describe the essence of each number. I don't go about filling up space with words that don't fit, just to make everything come out even. If one number is lacking, it is because I could not think of enough things that fit that number. Some archetypes are easier to describe than others. Some archetypes are more commonly portrayed in society - one might even say more popular (see All of Human Behavior as well as Consider the Source, elsewhere on this site). But these other archetypes and other aspects of numerology are no less important. If you think you have an idea that could help fill out a particular number a bit more, by all means send it to me.
REMEMBER: If you are interpreting a Major Trump card, read both the Coins and Cups for Majors 1 thru 9, or Staves and Sword for Majors 10 thru 18 - two Minors for every Major! If you don't know what I meant by that, take The Nickel Tour!
You can use these interpretations with any deck if you like, and with any spread you like. But you will probably get better results if you use my deck (The Numerical Tarot), and my spread (The Binary Spread). Or, you might want to try using this deck and system with the Orphalese software found here.
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