The Man of Poetry...."To justify the ways of God to Man". Shedding of protections and pretenses.
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Amid the flames and swirling smoke of mortal and material confusion and error, he is the prototypical poet-artist heroically facing intellectual darkness, right foot forward in spiritual quest. With his raised right hand,Milton breaks his own name into pieces – a blow against selfhood.
In addition, Blake, who loved puns, suggests Milton’s hand is the instrument of a ‘thousand’ (mil) ‘tones’ (ton) of poetry and prophecy. His hair flowing free, Milton gazes penetrates into invisible realms of inner truth while the separation of his fingers (on both hands) is a chirological gesture signifying triumph. It is very hard to see but if you blow it up 400% and just zoom into the fingers you will notice that the fingers are like claws, each separate and distinct.
Unlike the King in traditional Tarot, who is garbed in robes, cape, and crown, the Man of Poetry is naked to signify that he has shed all garments and pretenses. Instead, he is clothed with imagination.
The card quotation, paraphrased from Paradise Lost, effectively states the prophetic mission of all poets – to promulgate divine understanding. The elemental fire (around the poet) combined with elemental earth (in the border ) symbolize the passionate imagination that characterizes this card.
Negatively, his heroic pose can become mere posturing if he becomes dogmatic and inflexible.
This card represents the part of you or another who is outspoken and clear-sighted. Inspirational to others, you are a fluent communicator and natural leader who makes decisions based on intuition. You need to be center-stage, and expect others to heed your revelations and warnings. The Man of Poetry clears away darkness so that others may see, and bring hidden issues to light.
In the creative process, this shows those moments of inspiration when you suddenly realize
where your project is going, or get the ‘big picture’ unseen by others.
KEYWORDS:
PROPHETIC ASSERTION • ACTIvE IMAGINATION AT WORK • MASTERY OF EXPRESSION
TRUTH CONSCIOUSNESS • NAKED CREATIvE FORCE • FOCUSED SPIRITUAL vISION •
ATTITUDE OF HEROISM •
He is the one who clears away darkness to boldly reveal the truth. Applies foresight and generosity of spirit to challenging circumstances. Overcomes his ego to act as a master of spiritual expression. Takes on the authority to assert how things will be done. Possesses mature and well-tested vision, but a tendency to be rigid. In the creative process: When you see the whole picture of your project, you can take charge to boldly direct it toward achieving its divine potential.
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Amid the flames and swirling smoke of mortal and material confusion and error, he is the prototypical poet-artist heroically facing intellectual darkness, right foot forward in spiritual quest. With his raised right hand,Milton breaks his own name into pieces – a blow against selfhood.
In addition, Blake, who loved puns, suggests Milton’s hand is the instrument of a ‘thousand’ (mil) ‘tones’ (ton) of poetry and prophecy. His hair flowing free, Milton gazes penetrates into invisible realms of inner truth while the separation of his fingers (on both hands) is a chirological gesture signifying triumph. It is very hard to see but if you blow it up 400% and just zoom into the fingers you will notice that the fingers are like claws, each separate and distinct.
Unlike the King in traditional Tarot, who is garbed in robes, cape, and crown, the Man of Poetry is naked to signify that he has shed all garments and pretenses. Instead, he is clothed with imagination.
The card quotation, paraphrased from Paradise Lost, effectively states the prophetic mission of all poets – to promulgate divine understanding. The elemental fire (around the poet) combined with elemental earth (in the border ) symbolize the passionate imagination that characterizes this card.
Negatively, his heroic pose can become mere posturing if he becomes dogmatic and inflexible.
This card represents the part of you or another who is outspoken and clear-sighted. Inspirational to others, you are a fluent communicator and natural leader who makes decisions based on intuition. You need to be center-stage, and expect others to heed your revelations and warnings. The Man of Poetry clears away darkness so that others may see, and bring hidden issues to light.
In the creative process, this shows those moments of inspiration when you suddenly realize
where your project is going, or get the ‘big picture’ unseen by others.
KEYWORDS:
PROPHETIC ASSERTION • ACTIvE IMAGINATION AT WORK • MASTERY OF EXPRESSION
TRUTH CONSCIOUSNESS • NAKED CREATIvE FORCE • FOCUSED SPIRITUAL vISION •
ATTITUDE OF HEROISM •
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