Major Arcana - XXI
The World, The Universe
symbolism
VS → a heavenly creature, looking down onto a scene of jerusalem. sphere
early
TM → more literal depiction of christ, embodiment of the divine in the material world
later
TM → anima mundi inside almond shaped wreath surrounded by tetramorph.
RW similar iconography as later
TM, includes lemniscate.
variously mercury, hermes, christ used as central characters
quintessence, cosmic dance
completion, conclusion of the Masterpiece, entering a new cycle, new life
plant connections
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Psychotria viridis. entheogenic shrub in the coffee family, used in ayahuasca preparation.
Psychotria viridis
colours
other
note: work in progress for PARN. not general reference
major arcana