02-20-2012, 02:24 PM
One can find the true meaning of this card, which I call The Darkness, in the way the torch is held in the proper images. The ones posted here are not in agreement with the true images and I do not acknowledge them. In the actual tarot images the torch is held up revealing that this being has no intention of bringing the sacred fire to man. When you observe the ancient symbols throughout the religions of the world you will always find angels bringing enlightenment to mankind from the Infitnite Spirit which is symbolized by fire, and they always hold the torch as though they are handing it down to us. Much the same way that they are always pointing the spear or sword down toward the dragon. These are the symbols of divine connection and communication. This card reveals to us that there exists darkness that would obstruct that communication and revealtion of truth and divinity.