The Artemisian
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Tarot & Alchemy
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Tarot & Alchemy

The Vessels suit and Splendor Solis
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In this divination I utilize the tarot deck Terra Volatile1 to explore inquires submitted from readers. I draw exclusively from a fifth suit unique to this deck, the Vessels, an alchemy inspired set of cards that focus on the elemental quintessence. In the readings, I reference alchemical symbolism from the manuscript Splendor Solis alongside traditional tarot interpretations for insight and guidance.

Reading #1

  • Question: Where should I place more of my attention and focus as I prepare to enter my crone phase of life?

  • Card drawn: X of Vessels

X of Vessels and plate 16 from Splendor Solis

Reading #2

  • Question: What is important for me to understand about this period of stagnancy in my life?

  • Card drawn: IV of Vessels

IV of Vessels and plate 7 and 8 from Splendor Solis

Reading #3

  • Question: How can I get clearer on where to put my energies? To know what’s signal and what’s noise?

  • Card drawn: IX of Vessels

IX of Vessels and plate 15 from Splendor Solis

Join the conversation:

  • What do you think of the vessels suit in this deck?

  • Do alchemical themes pair well with tarot?

  • Have any thoughts, inspirations or insights you’d like to share about the cards drawn?

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Paige's avatar

Found this in the exact moment that I needed it, thank you! ✨

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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

Glad to hear it :)

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cy's avatar

Fascinating decks. Coincidentally (or not) I been thinking about the function of vessels or conduits which can be the actual drivers for behaviours and actions above language/words.

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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

Interesting idea! How do you interpret vessels/conduits in this context?

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Cindy's avatar

I love your take on the cards and the questions, especially your comments on the symbolism of the alchemy in the Splendor Solis. Thank you!

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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

You're welcome! I've really enjoyed blending tarot and alchemy in the past (I've done classes on it), so it was really fun for me to work with cards that bring the two together :)

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Rachel Birschbach's avatar

Very enlightening! Thank you so much. The cards are stunning.

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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

You're welcome! They are beautiful, aren't they? Their interpretation of the classic 78 cards are really lovely as well.

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Elliot Murray's avatar

I think the cards are great. 🙏

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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

Yes, they are really beautiful and a nice addition to a traditional tarot deck.

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