It’s a new decan sign! We’re starting the first decan of Cancer (Cancer l) with the 2 of Cups, as well as the Empress and the Chariot.
For those new to decans, be sure to check out this post here for more information explaining them and what a “decan walk” is.
2 of Cups « Lord of Love»
The 2 of Cups, such a nice breather after the heavy hitting Gemini decans (8, 9 and 10 of Swords). It’s like a breath of fresh air and a chance to tap into our own emotional well.
I absolutely love what T. Susan Chang says about the 2’s, even more so with the 2 of Cups: an acknowledgment of another. It doesn’t always have to be about love and romance, like many readers often say. I’ve personally struggled with the 2 of Cups for several years because I rarely see it about love (unless it’s a relationship or love reading, then I really like to see it show up) but I see it more of a connection with another person whether it be someone you know, your partner or a even a stranger you walk by at the store and greet with smile.
The 2 of Cups can be as simple as having mutual respect for one another, even if for just a moment. It’s a “I see you and you see me” type of vibe, we are opening up to another and it doesn’t have to be romantic. It’s a suggestion to let you know that you aren’t alone.
On that note, I can’t recommend the book 36 Secrets enough! No matter what deck or system you read with, there is so much depth and interesting notations about the cards that T. Susan Chang shares. I’ve yet to come across a tarot book that doesn’t feel like a cookie cutter of the others, this book is truly unique and well worth the read.
“In the 2 of Cups, we see two people becoming aware of one another.”
- 36 Secrets (pg. 57)
[Dates]
• Starts: June 21/22
• Ends: June 30/July 1
[Astrological Information]
• Decan: Cancer l • 0° to 10°
• Decan Ruler: Venus
• Major Arcana: The Empress (Venus) + The Chariot (Cancer)
[Qabalah Information]
• Formula: 2 (Chokmah) of Cups (Briah) +Venus in Cancer = Love
• Queen Scale for Chokmah: Grey
• Four Scales for Venus: Emerald Green, Sky Blue, Early Spring Green, Bright Rose or cerise, rayed Pale Green
• Four Scales for Cancer: Amber, Maroon, Rich Bright Russet, Dark Greenish Brown.
Decks Shown:
Crowley-Harris Thoth Tarot
Tabula Mundi
Golden Rider Tarot (out of print)
Book:
36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot by T. Susan Chang
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