The Ace of Wands unofficially begins the Minor Arcana. It is a card of pure creative potential. Coming out of a cloud of smoke, the wand is a gift to you. Wield it in order to manifest your will into the world. The wand here symbolises growth and life-force. the grey sky and hand symbolize neutrality and unbiasedness. The hand does not discriminate. The eighteen leaves symbolise growth. The castle represents willpower.
Upright meaning
In tarot, the Ace of Wands is often associated with new beginnings, creativity, and inspiration. When the card is upright, it generally signifies positive traits such as new opportunities, creativity, and inspiration. The upright Ace of Wands may represent a person who is filled with creative energy and ready to start something new, or it can indicate a need to take action and seize opportunities.
Reverse meaning
On the other hand, when the Ace of Wands card is reversed, it may indicate negative traits such as a lack of direction, blocked creativity, or missed opportunities. The reversed Ace of Wands may represent a person who is feeling stuck or uninspired, or who is missing out on opportunities due to fear or hesitation. It could also suggest a need to tap into one’s creativity and take action in order to move forward.
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Mahamaya is the Adyashakti herself. Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati and other devis are manifestations of goddess Mahamaya. As per Devi Puran, Mahamaya is the mother of all including the Trinity and she possesses the Brahm-bidya (supreme knowledge). She can be attained through knowledge and vedic hymns. Shree Mahamaya possesses certain characteristics- she is intellect (Buddhi), she is wealth (Lakshmi). She is forgiveness (Khsama) and peace (Shanti). She is respect (Shraddhaa), resilience (Dhriti) and memory (Smriti).
Mahamaya is Devi Gayatri, whose 5 faces indicate 5 elements- Kshiti (earth), Apa (water), Tej (fire), Marut (air) and Vyom (sky/ether), who created the holiest chant of Gayatri Mantra. Mahamaya is the controller of Krishna in form of Radha. She is Maheshwari in Kailash. She was manifested as Durga to demolish the asuras and she is beyond everything. Again, Durga, as Chandi, invoked Mahamaya in form of Chamunda to kill Shumbha, Nishumbha and Raktabeej. Mahamaya is the strength (Shakti) of all and she is the 64 Yoginis. She is without any beginning and any end. Mahamaya is the cause of everything including the creation of the cosmos. Now, one thing you have to understand is that here I am taking reference from the Debi Puran. There are other Purans, most of which consider Vishnu or Krishna as the supreme lord. Some consider Shiva as the supreme lord. Others glorify other deities like Murugan/Kartik or Ganesh or Durga. Sanatan has different school of philosophy like Baishnab, Shaiba, Shakta, Dakshinachari, Bamachari, Kolachari etc. I, being from Bengal, relate more with the Shakta philosophies. Bengalis worship devis more than devatas. This is one reason; I am mentioning Mahamaya as the supreme God in this book’s chapter.
Mahamaya is creating, preserving and dissolving this world by Time, Karma, and Nature and other efficient causes. She is the reason behind the incarnations of Vishnu on earth. She upholds the earth as Jagaddhatri. 12 months of a year is dedicated to 12 forms of the Devi Ma- Mangala, Baishnabi, Maya, Kaalratri, Duratyaya, Mahamaya, Matangi, Kali, Kamalabasini, Shivaa, Sahasracharana, Sarba-Mangalrupni. She is the one who offered knowledge (Akshar-brahm) to sage Yagnabalkya rishi as Maha Saraswati. She gave Krishna the power to portray Bishwarup to Arjun and the knowledge of Geeta. Maha Lakshmi is the Satwik form of Mahamaya, Maha Saraswati is the Rajasik form and Maha Kali is the Tamasik form. Mahamaya is Ishwari and Mul-Prakriti, who remains with Shaktimaan Purush. When Adya-Shakti is inert, she is Yogmaya, when she is active, she is Mahamaya. Everything that happens or does not happen, is due to her leela/maya/illusion.
On the last day of Navaratri, we worship goddess Siddhidatri or Chamunda. Siddhidatri is Mahamaya herself, who is giver of boons. Mahamaya resides in our Muladhar chakra as Yogmaya and controls our karma. Unless and until our chakras get clean, the Kundalini Shakti does not awaken and meet with the Shaktiman in Sahasrar chakra.
I am not eligible enough to talk more about Shree Devi Mahamaya. Even sadhaks could hardly know about the nature of Sri Sri Mahamaya. I have kept her as ‘The world’ because she fulfils our wishes and she is the epitome of completion. She is the reason why there is harmony in the world and our individual life.
Upright meaning
In tarot, the World card is often associated with completion, wholeness, and fulfilment. When the card is upright, it generally signifies positive traits such as completion, wholeness, and a sense of fulfilment. The upright World may represent a person who has achieved a major accomplishment or milestone, or it can indicate a need to embrace a sense of wholeness and completion in one’s life.
Reverse meaning
On the other hand, when the World card is reversed, it may indicate negative traits such as a lack of completion, stagnation, or an inability to move forward. The reversed World may represent a person who is feeling stuck or unable to make progress, or who is struggling to achieve a sense of fulfilment in their life. It could also suggest a need to let go of old patterns or beliefs in order to embrace new opportunities and experiences.
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Lectures of Sadhak Sri Shyamakhyapa
Lectures of Astrologer Sri Mani Bhaskar
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Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge as per Sanatan. I have mentioned earlier that she was created by Brahma and later became his consort because no one matched her level of knowledge and ability. Saraswati is also called Baagdebi as she is the goddess of speech. Brahma created her to spread the knowledge of Vedas as Shruti. Baag/Vak is meaningful composition of sounds in rhythmic manner. Saraswati is also the goddess of culture, eg. Music, that’s why she holds a Beena and is called Beenapani.
Our Baak-shakti resides inert as Para-shakti in our Muladhar chakra. This shakti is vibration and remains all over the universe. When we intend to speak, that shakti turns into Ichha-shakti and comes towards Swadhisthan chakra, then Manipur chakra. The baak-shakti is still inert and mixes with out Chitta (Mann/Mind) in our Anahata Chakra. Ultimately it mixes up with knowledge while passing thorough the Vishuddha chakra and comes out of our vocal cord as active sound or vibration or Turiya-bayu. Thus, our thoughts also have certain vibration, which is why while manifesting, it is recommended to think and do together with consciousness. This movement of energy (Sri verb root = movement) is symbol of Saraswati as Baagdevi. This is why, Saraswati does not need any temple separately, our tongues are her temples. Now, from another viewpoint, Saraswati is also responsible for all the cuss-words and quarrels.
A lesser-known fact is that, Saraswati used to be the goddess of river as well in Vedic period. This has to do with geography- the Sindhu civilisation (Indus valley civilisation) was developed around the sapta-Sindhu rivers- Saraswati, Sindhu, Shatadru (Satluj), Bitasta (Jheelum), Bipasha (Beas), Askini (Chenab) and Parushni (Ravi). Saraswati river, as mentioned in the Rig Ved, used to be a great river with vast river beds. This was at least 8000 years ago. Along with time, the river started to narrow down and today there is no river flowing in that place but in map, one can clearly see the riverbed. The river dried up in Dwapar yug, about 6000 years ago.
The origin of the name Saraswati is from ‘Sru’ dhatu (verb root), It means flowing. Saraswati river has been mentioned as mother of all river in the Rig Ved. People used to worship the river naturally like all other elements because it helped in farming and civilisation. Gradually, Saraswati has become the goddess of knowledge because she is believed to flow through the universe and bring wisdom and enlightenment to those who drink from it. Basanta Panchami is the day when Saraswati was created by Brahma and she created sound vibrations with her Veena.
Ma Saraswati is depicted to ride a white swan. A swan or duck has a unique ability to separate milk and water (when these are in mixed form). It is a symbol for discriminating knowledge and ignorance. Another popular element for many Sanatani deities is lotus. Ma Saraswati is shown to be seated on a white lotus; Brahma is shown to be seated on a lotus. Ma Lakshmi and Ganesh have Lotus in their hands, and it is also a ritual to offer lotus flowers during Durga worship. This is because lotus is a symbol of purity, it grows in muddy place but is never strained.
Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are considered to be the female trimurti as per Sanatan. However, there is a funny difference between Saraswati and the other two. As per our Puranic history, we have seen many demons desire for Durga. Ans also, most humans desire for Lakshmi. On the other hand, very few desire for Saraswati. I have mentioned earlier that only Brahma had the eligibility to marry Saraswati. The analogy is this- humans desire for power (Durga) and wealth (Lakshmi), they hardly seek knowledge (Saraswati) for the sake of learning.
I have kept Ma Saraswati as ‘The Judgement’ because in order to judge properly, one needs knowledge. Our subconscious is stronger than our conscious mind, hence, we need to look inside and self-reflect to awaken our inner-knowledge. If we can do this, we can be free from ignorance and be reborn. While the real war in humanity is between knowledge and ignorance/ego, Saraswati can help us to attain absolution from the punishment of ignorance and bless with true knowledge.
Upright meaning
In tarot, the Judgement card is often associated with rebirth, renewal, and judgement. When the card is upright, it generally signifies positive traits such as rebirth, renewal, and a need for judgement. The upright Judgement may represent a person who is experiencing a significant transformation or who is being called to make a judgement call about something important.
Reverse meaning
On the other hand, when the Judgement card is reversed, it may indicate negative traits such as self-doubt, fear of judgement, or a resistance to change. The reversed Judgement may represent a person who is struggling with self-doubt or fear of judgement, or who is resistant to change and transformation. It could also suggest a need to confront and overcome any fears or doubts in order to move forward.
