Tarot Nefertari/Tarot of the Sphinx Multilingual Deck Guide

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by  Lo Scarabeo

TAROT
NEFERTARI
LO SCARABEO
TAROT NEFERTARI
TABLE OF CONTENT
Nefertari was known as the bride of Ramses II, Pha-
English ............................................. 3 raoh of the XIX dynasty and one of the greatest king
Italiano ...........................................13 of Egypt. During her life she witnessed the maximum
expansion of the Egyptian Empire. Far from being
Español ...........................................23
just the wife of the king she had an active part in the
Français ..........................................33 temporal government of the kingdom.
Deutsch ..........................................43 Ramses worshipped her, calling her the Charming
Queen annd the Sweetest Love.
Português .......................................54
When she died he built for her a beautiful sepulchre
that arrived almost intact to our time. Inside the
sepulchre the fascination and even the mystery of
Egyptian culture conserved through the objects that
belonged to the queen.
This deck tries to repropose the athmoshpere and the
simbology so loved by Nefertari, Light of Egypt and
symbol of the most beautiful aspects of civilization.
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The divinatory method
Tarots are an ancient divination system based on the
interpretation of images tied to particular meanings:
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the egyptian art, based on the expressiveness of fig-
ures, lends itself very well to be used as inspiration
for a divination deck.
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Knowing the meaning of the single cards is not
enough to learn to read Tarots; it is also necessary to
get on the same wavelength as the cards, so that they
can speak and lead us during the consultation.
Finding your own goal
To read Tarots the cards have to be placed in a par-
ticular disposition called Spread. The one proposed
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TAROT NEFERTARI
Nefertari was known as the bride of Ramses II, Pha-
raoh of the XIX dynasty and one of the greatest king
of Egypt. During her life she witnessed the maximum
expansion of the Egyptian Empire. Far from being
just the wife of the king she had an active part in the
temporal government of the kingdom.
Ramses worshipped her, calling her the Charming
Queen annd the Sweetest Love.
When she died he built for her a beautiful sepulchre
that arrived almost intact to our time. Inside the
sepulchre the fascination and even the mystery of
Egyptian culture conserved through the objects that
belonged to the queen.
This deck tries to repropose the athmoshpere and the
simbology so loved by Nefertari, Light of Egypt and
symbol of the most beautiful aspects of civilization.
The divinatory method
Tarots are an ancient divination system based on the
interpretation of images tied to particular meanings:
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the egyptian art, based on the expressiveness of fig-
ures, lends itself very well to be used as inspiration
for a divination deck.
Knowing the meaning of the single cards is not
enough to learn to read Tarots; it is also necessary to
get on the same wavelength as the cards, so that they
can speak and lead us during the consultation.
Finding your own goal
To read Tarots the cards have to be placed in a par-
ticular disposition called Spread. The one proposed
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here (page 2), finding your own goal, is simple but III - the Empress. Intelligence, comprehension and
very useful. It is not only a valid cartomantic method, benefical influence. Action, initiative. The woman,
giving advices on Your actions, but it is also a good the mother, fertility. Authoritative but kind person,
exercise to get to know Nefertari’s Tarots. resolutive help.
After shuffling and cutting the deck, six cards are IV - the Emperor. Strength, authority, steadiness,
taken and spread out as shown in the picture. legality. Moral integrity and firm will. Powerful and
The first card is the starting point. The second one is generous protector. Solution of material problems.
the apparent goal, or what the Consultant thinks he The father, sexual energy, fruitful power.
wants. The third card decribes the subconscious de- V - the Hierophant. Modesty, patience, pity, clem-
sires of the Consultat. The fourth represents the fears ency. Relief from pain, spiritual guide, the wiseman to
the Consultant need to face; The fifth card is what the go to, the priest, the medical doctor, the lawyer. He is
Consultant truly desires, the “Goal”. The sixth card is here represented by Osiris, the god who stands at the
what the Consultat needs to be able to reach his goal. head of the egyptian Pantheon, the one who brought
The global relationship between the cards gives a pic- religion to Humanity.
ture of what the Consultant wants to know. VI - the Lover. Trial, exam, attempt. Important
It should be remembered that the meaning of upside choice both the love or professional sphere. A deci-
down cards is different, almost the contrary. It is up sion that cannot be put off.
to the sensibility and to the intuition of the reader to VII - the Chariot. Triumph, success, spiritual or materi-
chose the most appropriate meaning. al evolution. Intelligence, honour and recognized merit.
VIII - Justice. Law, balance, fairness, harmony, jus-
Major Arcana tice. Fatality, submission to consequencial logic. Re-
spect of hierarchy and natural law.It is here represent-
0 - the Fool. Detachment from earthly worries, ed by Isis, goddess of the moon and bride of Osiris,
strangeness, madness, thoughtlessness. Travels, holi- symbol of merciful judgement.
days of the body and of the mind. Obscure acts and IX - the Hermit. Wiseness, prudence. Loneliness,
words. research of spirituality, detachment from material
I - the Magician. Initiative, skill, ability, astuteness, things. Silence, reservedness, austerity, celibacy. Per-
diplomacy, spirit of initiative and refusal of any sug- son able to give precious advice, to clear up myster-
gestion and prejudice. Beginning of new enterprises. ies and to solve difficult problems. Medical doctor,
II - the High Priestess. Study, severity of judgement, healer, alchimist.
wisdom, intuition,. Occult sciences, platonic love, X - the Wheel of Fortune. Undeserved success, ca-
tendence to avoid ties. Mature woman, the mysteries sually born advantages, unforseen events, grasped oc-
of femininity. casions. Measurable time, natural cycle.
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here (page 2), finding your own goal, is simple but III - the Empress. Intelligence, comprehension and
very useful. It is not only a valid cartomantic method, benefical influence. Action, initiative. The woman,
giving advices on Your actions, but it is also a good the mother, fertility. Authoritative but kind person,
exercise to get to know Nefertari’s Tarots. resolutive help.
After shuffling and cutting the deck, six cards are IV - the Emperor. Strength, authority, steadiness,
taken and spread out as shown in the picture. legality. Moral integrity and firm will. Powerful and
The first card is the starting point. The second one is generous protector. Solution of material problems.
the apparent goal, or what the Consultant thinks he The father, sexual energy, fruitful power.
wants. The third card decribes the subconscious de- V - the Hierophant. Modesty, patience, pity, clem-
sires of the Consultat. The fourth represents the fears ency. Relief from pain, spiritual guide, the wiseman to
the Consultant need to face; The fifth card is what the go to, the priest, the medical doctor, the lawyer. He is
Consultant truly desires, the “Goal”. The sixth card is here represented by Osiris, the god who stands at the
what the Consultat needs to be able to reach his goal. head of the egyptian Pantheon, the one who brought
The global relationship between the cards gives a pic- religion to Humanity.
ture of what the Consultant wants to know. VI - the Lover. Trial, exam, attempt. Important
It should be remembered that the meaning of upside choice both the love or professional sphere. A deci-
down cards is different, almost the contrary. It is up sion that cannot be put off.
to the sensibility and to the intuition of the reader to VII - the Chariot. Triumph, success, spiritual or materi-
chose the most appropriate meaning. al evolution. Intelligence, honour and recognized merit.
VIII - Justice. Law, balance, fairness, harmony, jus-
Major Arcana tice. Fatality, submission to consequencial logic. Re-
spect of hierarchy and natural law.It is here represent-
0 - the Fool. Detachment from earthly worries, ed by Isis, goddess of the moon and bride of Osiris,
strangeness, madness, thoughtlessness. Travels, holi- symbol of merciful judgement.
days of the body and of the mind. Obscure acts and IX - the Hermit. Wiseness, prudence. Loneliness,
words. research of spirituality, detachment from material
I - the Magician. Initiative, skill, ability, astuteness, things. Silence, reservedness, austerity, celibacy. Per-
diplomacy, spirit of initiative and refusal of any sug- son able to give precious advice, to clear up myster-
gestion and prejudice. Beginning of new enterprises. ies and to solve difficult problems. Medical doctor,
II - the High Priestess. Study, severity of judgement, healer, alchimist.
wisdom, intuition,. Occult sciences, platonic love, X - the Wheel of Fortune. Undeserved success, ca-
tendence to avoid ties. Mature woman, the mysteries sually born advantages, unforseen events, grasped oc-
of femininity. casions. Measurable time, natural cycle.
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XI - Strength. Courage, energy, intelligence triumph- period, solution of problems, artistic flash of inspira-
ing over brute force. Mastery of one’s action. Work, tion. Faithful collaborators, glory, honour, celebrity.
activity. Moral strength, defense of right causes, de- XX - Judgment. Change of position, moral renewal,
feat of evil. birth, awakening, examination of one’s conscience.
XII - the Hanged Man. Disinterestedness, altruism, Moment of transition towards an improvement,
repentance, expiation. Inward research, idealism, recovery both of physical and intellectual ener-
utopia, art, detachment from material goods, moment gies. Here it is represented by the process of mum-
of transition, punishment. mification, fundamental requirement for the spiritual
XIII - Death. Sudden changes, radical transforma- rebirth of dead.
tion. End, close. Fatality, disillusion, spiritism. Here it XXI - the World. Perfection, full result, achievement
is represented by Anubi, Seth’s son and god of Death. of any enterprise and reward. Inheritance, present,
XIV - Temperance. Moderation, harmony, serenity unexpected promotion.
and spirit of adaptability, happy transformation. Hol-
iday, rest and healthy entertainment. Taumaturgical Minor Arcana
virtues, positive magnetism, recovery.
XV - the Devil. Sexual attraction, enchantment, fas- Wands suit
cination, suggestion. Originality, difference. A person Wands represent fire. Their main characteristics are will-
gifted with strong magnetism. Illegal actions, doubt- power and the different resources of human beings.
ful morality, egoism.
XVI - the Tower. Arrogance, haughtiness, pride. Ace: Creation, creativity, enterprise; the beginning,
Problems that come after a serie of warnings. Down- start, origin. The starting point of every activity; it
fall of wrong convictions, broken balance, danger, ex- may also mean luck and inheritance. Here it is repre-
ile, fall, deserved punishment. Distruction of wealth sented by the ox Apis, the creature from which Egyp-
conquered through strength and deceit. tian mythology originated.
XVII - the Star. Faith, hope, inspired grace, good and 2: Disease and uncertainty in abundance. Meditation
favourable omen. Happy conclusion, good results. over one’s own abilities, Sufference, vanished occa-
Brilliant ideas, effective advice, uninterested help. sions, disease, sadness.
XVIII - the Moon. Visions, oddness, illusions, mis- 3: Change, trade, dscovery. Effective cooperation in
takes due to imagination. Travel over the water, long business. assertion of strength, intraprendence, effort.
and difficult researches. Strange meetings. Attraction 4: A place of hiding, rest, harmony, concord, prosper-
for the unknown, occultism, adventure. ity, peace and of their perfect performance.
XIX - the Sun. Harmony, friendship, serenity, sincer- 5: Valiant competition, struggle for a conquest, for
ity in feelings, happiness, love, satisfaction. Positive the earning of richness or imitation, simulation.
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XI - Strength. Courage, energy, intelligence triumph- period, solution of problems, artistic flash of inspira-
ing over brute force. Mastery of one’s action. Work, tion. Faithful collaborators, glory, honour, celebrity.
activity. Moral strength, defense of right causes, de- XX - Judgment. Change of position, moral renewal,
feat of evil. birth, awakening, examination of one’s conscience.
XII - the Hanged Man. Disinterestedness, altruism, Moment of transition towards an improvement,
repentance, expiation. Inward research, idealism, recovery both of physical and intellectual ener-
utopia, art, detachment from material goods, moment gies. Here it is represented by the process of mum-
of transition, punishment. mification, fundamental requirement for the spiritual
XIII - Death. Sudden changes, radical transforma- rebirth of dead.
tion. End, close. Fatality, disillusion, spiritism. Here it XXI - the World. Perfection, full result, achievement
is represented by Anubi, Seth’s son and god of Death. of any enterprise and reward. Inheritance, present,
XIV - Temperance. Moderation, harmony, serenity unexpected promotion.
and spirit of adaptability, happy transformation. Hol-
iday, rest and healthy entertainment. Taumaturgical Minor Arcana
virtues, positive magnetism, recovery.
XV - the Devil. Sexual attraction, enchantment, fas- Wands suit
cination, suggestion. Originality, difference. A person Wands represent fire. Their main characteristics are will-
gifted with strong magnetism. Illegal actions, doubt- power and the different resources of human beings.
ful morality, egoism.
XVI - the Tower. Arrogance, haughtiness, pride. Ace: Creation, creativity, enterprise; the beginning,
Problems that come after a serie of warnings. Down- start, origin. The starting point of every activity; it
fall of wrong convictions, broken balance, danger, ex- may also mean luck and inheritance. Here it is repre-
ile, fall, deserved punishment. Distruction of wealth sented by the ox Apis, the creature from which Egyp-
conquered through strength and deceit. tian mythology originated.
XVII - the Star. Faith, hope, inspired grace, good and 2: Disease and uncertainty in abundance. Meditation
favourable omen. Happy conclusion, good results. over one’s own abilities, Sufference, vanished occa-
Brilliant ideas, effective advice, uninterested help. sions, disease, sadness.
XVIII - the Moon. Visions, oddness, illusions, mis- 3: Change, trade, dscovery. Effective cooperation in
takes due to imagination. Travel over the water, long business. assertion of strength, intraprendence, effort.
and difficult researches. Strange meetings. Attraction 4: A place of hiding, rest, harmony, concord, prosper-
for the unknown, occultism, adventure. ity, peace and of their perfect performance.
XIX - the Sun. Harmony, friendship, serenity, sincer- 5: Valiant competition, struggle for a conquest, for
ity in feelings, happiness, love, satisfaction. Positive the earning of richness or imitation, simulation.
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6: Victory, success; clearness, realization of a dream, 3: Celebrity, glory, acquired nobility. Skill, trade, ma-
pubblic honour. Surmountable obstacles. gistral ability.
7: Struggle, challenge, discussion, squabble; power of 4: Certainty of property; attachment to one’s own as-
persuasion; competition, running a risk. sets. Gift, legacy, inheritance.
8: Inititative, undertaken activity, the developing of 5: Material worries; obstacles, excessive ambitions.
this activity; speed, great hurry. Great hope, strain Useless expenses.
towards a goal. 6: Rewards, presents, gratification. Attention, caring
9: Strength in adversities; final success, but also inter- prosperity.
ruption of actions, delay, postponement. 7: Business, changes. Harvesting the fruit of one’s
10: Oppression, overweariness; falsity, doubleness, own work.
deceit, wickedness. 8: Work, engagement, commission, manual skill, at-
Knave: Dark haired, faithful young man, a lover, an titude to handycraft activity and to trade, most of all
envoy, a messenger. Sympathy in the family, good during preparation.
mutual understanding. 9: Prudence, safety, success, realization, certainty, dis-
Knight: Journey, departure, absence, flight, emigra- cernment.
tion. A kind young man. Change of address. 10: Family income, earning, richness, family mat-
Queen: Dark haired woman; friendly, chaste, lovable, ter.
dignified lady. Interest for richness and for business Knave: Application, study, reflection, knowledge.
success. News, messages and their bearer; rule, administra-
King: Friendly man; honest and scrupulous country tion.
gentleman. Honesty, news of an unexpected inheritance. Knight: Useful, helpful, solicitous, responsible, hon-
est person.
Pentacle Suit Queen: Opulence, generosity, magnificence, certain-
Pentacles represent the earthly element. The key concept ty, freedom.
is the body, referring both to the human body and to the King: Worth, practical skill; business and intellectual
physical world. activities; aptitude and success in mathematics.
Ace: Perfect happiness, ecstasy; favourable moment, Swords suit
great success. readiness to catch occasions; prompt Swords represent the air element; The key principle is the
intelligence. It is here represented by Bes, the god of mind and intellectual speculation.
Fortune.
2: Gaiety, amusement; novelty, written messages, ob- Ace: Triumph, the maximum degree to be obtained in
stacles, anxiety, concern, deceit. any field; conquest, exaltation of strength. Great pow-
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6: Victory, success; clearness, realization of a dream, 3: Celebrity, glory, acquired nobility. Skill, trade, ma-
pubblic honour. Surmountable obstacles. gistral ability.
7: Struggle, challenge, discussion, squabble; power of 4: Certainty of property; attachment to one’s own as-
persuasion; competition, running a risk. sets. Gift, legacy, inheritance.
8: Inititative, undertaken activity, the developing of 5: Material worries; obstacles, excessive ambitions.
this activity; speed, great hurry. Great hope, strain Useless expenses.
towards a goal. 6: Rewards, presents, gratification. Attention, caring
9: Strength in adversities; final success, but also inter- prosperity.
ruption of actions, delay, postponement. 7: Business, changes. Harvesting the fruit of one’s
10: Oppression, overweariness; falsity, doubleness, own work.
deceit, wickedness. 8: Work, engagement, commission, manual skill, at-
Knave: Dark haired, faithful young man, a lover, an titude to handycraft activity and to trade, most of all
envoy, a messenger. Sympathy in the family, good during preparation.
mutual understanding. 9: Prudence, safety, success, realization, certainty, dis-
Knight: Journey, departure, absence, flight, emigra- cernment.
tion. A kind young man. Change of address. 10: Family income, earning, richness, family mat-
Queen: Dark haired woman; friendly, chaste, lovable, ter.
dignified lady. Interest for richness and for business Knave: Application, study, reflection, knowledge.
success. News, messages and their bearer; rule, administra-
King: Friendly man; honest and scrupulous country tion.
gentleman. Honesty, news of an unexpected inheritance. Knight: Useful, helpful, solicitous, responsible, hon-
est person.
Pentacle Suit Queen: Opulence, generosity, magnificence, certain-
Pentacles represent the earthly element. The key concept ty, freedom.
is the body, referring both to the human body and to the King: Worth, practical skill; business and intellectual
physical world. activities; aptitude and success in mathematics.
Ace: Perfect happiness, ecstasy; favourable moment, Swords suit
great success. readiness to catch occasions; prompt Swords represent the air element; The key principle is the
intelligence. It is here represented by Bes, the god of mind and intellectual speculation.
Fortune.
2: Gaiety, amusement; novelty, written messages, ob- Ace: Triumph, the maximum degree to be obtained in
stacles, anxiety, concern, deceit. any field; conquest, exaltation of strength. Great pow-
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er, both in love and in hatred. Here it is represented Chalices Suit
by Horus, son of Isis and Osiris, god of revenge and Chalices represent the element of water. The principal
symbol of regal power. concept is the soul, as the totality of inwardness and of
2: Adjustment and balance, courage, friendship, har- emotionality, as well as the sentimental sphere.
mony in a conflictual situation.
3: Repression, absence, delay, partition, break, dis- Ace: The house of sincere heart, joy, happiness, nour-
persion. ishment, abundance and fertility; the Sacred Food,
4: Vigilance, retirement, loneliness, the lonely retreat, happiness beyond description. Here it is represented
exile; grave and coffin. by the Scarab, ancient symbol of fortune and pros-
5: Degradation, distruction, repeal, infamy, disgrace, perity.
loss. 2: Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, harmony,
6: Journey over the sea, trip, route, expedition, naval sympathy, relationship between a couple.
order or appointment, expedient. 3: The end of any matter in abundance, perfection,
7: Design, attempt, desire, hope, faith. Small talk, cheerfulness; happy solution, victory, fulfillment, re-
fantasies. A plan which might fail, bore. lief and recovery.
8: Bad news, great sorrow, crisis, censure, power of 4: Boredom, disgust, avversion, saturation; irritating
obstacles. Struggle, calumny and disease. relationships. Setbacks, new meetings.
9: Death, failure, bewilderment, deceit, disappoint- 5: Possible loss, justified fears. Return of unfavour-
ment, desperation. able people and situations; frustrated hopes.
10: Suffering, affliction, tears, sadness, desolation. 6: Pleasant recollections. Useful second thoughts. Re-
Impossibility of acting. lief brought by simple persons or things.
Knave: Authority, attention, secrecy, vigilance, espio- 7: Fantasies, reflected images, feeling, imagination,
nage, circumspection and all the resulting qualities. facts seen in the crystal ball, some realizations or suc-
Knight: Ability, courage, talent, defence, skill. cess, but nothing substantial going to last.
Hostility, anger, distruction, opposition, resistance, 8: Concreteness, farsightedness. Moderation, shy-
ruin. ness. Lasting love. Great joy, celebrations, refund.
Queen: Widowhood, sadness, difficult feminine situ- 9: Agreement, cheerfulness, physical wealth; victory,
ation, absence, sterility, mourning, deprivation, parti- success, advantage; satisfaction for the Consultant or
tion. for the person the reading is referred to.
King: Anything deriving from the idea of judgement; 10: Heart rest, perfection of the present situation. Per-
power, order, authority, political attitude, law, pre- fection of human love and friendship.
rogative of the crown. Knave: Blond haired young man, someone con-
trained to repay and with whom the Consultant may
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