Life Is But A Dream Tarot
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Life drifts like a dream, yet emotions linger through time. One card, one legend; one dream, one enduring sentiment.
《Life Is But A Dream · Oriental Sentiment Tarot》 takes the spirit of the East as its form, and the emotions of ages past as its soul. It does not pursue obscure metaphysics, nor dwell on fortune and misfortune. Instead, it reflects the human heart through poetry and classical tales. Within these cards are encounters and farewells, perseverance and release, sorrow and joy, the rise and fall of life, and the warmth of the mortal world. Every illustration is a fragment of life; every story, a state of mind.
May you hold the cards and gaze within yourself. Between ink and brush, may you see heaven and earth, see all living beings, and ultimately see your truest self. Though life may be but a dream, a single thought may still carry boundless affection.
【Major Arcana】
The twenty-two Major Arcana cards paint the full journey of the soul’s cultivation. Following the three realms of “First Steps into the World — Wandering the Mortal Realm — Returning to Inner Stillness,” they move from innocence to the turbulence of life, and finally toward wholeness and reconciliation. Every card bears a tale; every image conceals a heart. It is destiny, yet also the journey of the soul.
First Encounter · Scroll of Entering the World
At the beginning of one’s journey, the heart is like blank paper, and emotions are like a first meeting. From innocence to awakening feelings; from quietly observing the self to learning inner abundance. All that is experienced here becomes life’s first lesson: to face the world with sincerity, and to begin with purity.
Journey · Scroll of the Mortal Realm
The roads of the world are long, and storms arrive unbidden. There is perseverance, struggle, decision, and upheaval; temptations of desire, the uncertainty of fate, and the courage to break through adversity. All that is experienced here is growth: to remain steadfast amidst turbulence, and to awaken clarity through trials.
Returning Heart · Chapter of Inner Stillness
After countless sails have passed, one ultimately returns to the heart. To find starlight within darkness, clarity within confusion, and completeness within regret. All that is gained here is peace: reconciling with the past, embracing oneself, and finally reaching the resting place of the soul.
【Minor Arcana】
The Minor Arcana are divided into four elements, portraying the emotions and stories of everyday life. Wands are Fire, governing passion and action; Cups are Water, governing emotion and tenderness; Swords are Wind, governing thought and decision; Pentacles are Earth, governing stability and diligent cultivation. They do not speak of grand destinies, but instead illuminate the joys and sorrows of ordinary life.
Scroll of Passion · Wands ｜ Fire
To raise the wand is to carry passion like flame. It governs action, creation, courage, and original aspiration. From the first spark of beginnings to carrying burdens forward; from youthful ambition to the responsibility of leadership. Let passion be the light, and courage the blade, as one journeys toward every distant horizon.
Scroll of Emotional Tides · Cups ｜ Water
The cup holds gentle joy, and emotions stir the heartstrings. It governs feelings, tenderness, connection, and healing. From the first awakening of affection to the fulfillment of family bonds; from youthful innocence to compassionate acceptance. Let gentleness be the vessel, and sincerity the compass, crossing the enduring tides of human emotion.
Scroll of Azure Peaks · Swords ｜ Wind
The sword reflects the blue peaks, while the heart remains clear. It governs thought, judgment, reason, and breakthrough. From shattering deadlocks to healing and reflection; from confusion and struggle to authority and justice. Let clarity be the eye, and decisiveness the edge, discerning truth from falsehood in the world.
Scroll of Peaceful Dwelling · Pentacles ｜ Earth
The pentacle carries enduring abundance, bringing peace to the heart. It governs material foundations, cultivation, stability, and inheritance. From planting the first seeds to achieving familial fulfillment; from humble beginnings to promises worth a thousand pieces of gold. Let diligence be the path, and stability the final home, never betraying the warmth of mortal life.
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Life drifts like a dream, yet emotions linger through time. One card, one legend; one dream, one enduring sentiment.
《Life Is But A Dream · Oriental Sentiment Tarot》 takes the spirit of the East as its form, and the emotions of ages past as its soul. It does not pursue obscure metaphysics, nor dwell on fortune and misfortune. Instead, it reflects the human heart through poetry and classical tales. Within these cards are encounters and farewells, perseverance and release, sorrow and joy, the rise and fall of life, and the warmth of the mortal world. Every illustration is a fragment of life; every story, a state of mind.
May you hold the cards and gaze within yourself. Between ink and brush, may you see heaven and earth, see all living beings, and ultimately see your truest self. Though life may be but a dream, a single thought may still carry boundless affection.
【Major Arcana】
The twenty-two Major Arcana cards paint the full journey of the soul’s cultivation. Following the three realms of “First Steps into the World — Wandering the Mortal Realm — Returning to Inner Stillness,” they move from innocence to the turbulence of life, and finally toward wholeness and reconciliation. Every card bears a tale; every image conceals a heart. It is destiny, yet also the journey of the soul.
First Encounter · Scroll of Entering the World
At the beginning of one’s journey, the heart is like blank paper, and emotions are like a first meeting. From innocence to awakening feelings; from quietly observing the self to learning inner abundance. All that is experienced here becomes life’s first lesson: to face the world with sincerity, and to begin with purity.
Journey · Scroll of the Mortal Realm
The roads of the world are long, and storms arrive unbidden. There is perseverance, struggle, decision, and upheaval; temptations of desire, the uncertainty of fate, and the courage to break through adversity. All that is experienced here is growth: to remain steadfast amidst turbulence, and to awaken clarity through trials.
Returning Heart · Chapter of Inner Stillness
After countless sails have passed, one ultimately returns to the heart. To find starlight within darkness, clarity within confusion, and completeness within regret. All that is gained here is peace: reconciling with the past, embracing oneself, and finally reaching the resting place of the soul.
【Minor Arcana】
The Minor Arcana are divided into four elements, portraying the emotions and stories of everyday life. Wands are Fire, governing passion and action; Cups are Water, governing emotion and tenderness; Swords are Wind, governing thought and decision; Pentacles are Earth, governing stability and diligent cultivation. They do not speak of grand destinies, but instead illuminate the joys and sorrows of ordinary life.
Scroll of Passion · Wands ｜ Fire
To raise the wand is to carry passion like flame. It governs action, creation, courage, and original aspiration. From the first spark of beginnings to carrying burdens forward; from youthful ambition to the responsibility of leadership. Let passion be the light, and courage the blade, as one journeys toward every distant horizon.
Scroll of Emotional Tides · Cups ｜ Water
The cup holds gentle joy, and emotions stir the heartstrings. It governs feelings, tenderness, connection, and healing. From the first awakening of affection to the fulfillment of family bonds; from youthful innocence to compassionate acceptance. Let gentleness be the vessel, and sincerity the compass, crossing the enduring tides of human emotion.
Scroll of Azure Peaks · Swords ｜ Wind
The sword reflects the blue peaks, while the heart remains clear. It governs thought, judgment, reason, and breakthrough. From shattering deadlocks to healing and reflection; from confusion and struggle to authority and justice. Let clarity be the eye, and decisiveness the edge, discerning truth from falsehood in the world.
Scroll of Peaceful Dwelling · Pentacles ｜ Earth
The pentacle carries enduring abundance, bringing peace to the heart. It governs material foundations, cultivation, stability, and inheritance. From planting the first seeds to achieving familial fulfillment; from humble beginnings to promises worth a thousand pieces of gold. Let diligence be the path, and stability the final home, never betraying the warmth of mortal life.