2 draw layout using Dali poker cards

Lucky me, I have a bit more time to blog about my favorite passion -card systems.

The next deck  I thought I would examine is Savadore Dali’s poker deck.  I use it on a regular basis but haven’t posted a lot of articles about it.   The cards are made in Spain and are authentic replicas of the originals.  The colors are a darker pastel in nature and the scenes are great for meditation. The Dali Tarot deck is on my wish list.

I decided to use 2 cards for a simple question-answer session.  The first card represents the situation and second card the probable outcome.

On behalf of a friend I asked if her financial situation would improve in 2009.  It seems more and more people are feeling the stranglehold on their  financial abundance.  It could be the economy, could be the planetary energies and it could be the mass consciousness of believing there is lack. 

9 of Clubs and Jack of Clubs

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Salvadore Dali Poker Deck

9 of Clubs- 9 bare wands or sticks are placed in front of an archway leading to a clearing behind the man and tree.  On the bottom left hand corner lies a green creature, looks like a frogman. lol.

Jack of Clubs- is a finely dressed gentleman sporting a top hat and holding a large budding wand in his left hand …remind you of anything?  Clubs are the Tarot wands. 

Ok, as I meditate on these two cards I see the frogman reaching for a wand & then  getting up off the ground to be  transformed into the fine gent of the Jack of Clubs.  Maybe you see something else.  I’m going to go with my first impression.

There will be progress through action.

As the situation, there is potential in the imagery.  Two figures are shown, the outcast and the in-cast.  The financial situation is blocked currently.  The person either lies there like the creature or gets past the wands going into the walkway leading to a clear blue sky.

As the possible outcome,  our little froggy-man did just that.  He seized one wand and did  cultivate it.  What do you think?

The moral of the story during financial hardship is to set one goal and overcome it.  This can mean less spending or staying within budget.  It can mean clearing up or minimizing at least one debt because you cannot get out of all debts instantaneously. How do things look in 2009 for the person- pretty darn good.  

 

Insights from the Comments section-  Lorielle- Hey Baby Whats Your Card

“Seeking self-expression through your cerebral power, your success is measured by your intelligence, maturity, or responsible attitude. Capable of quickly understanding concepts and grasping information, you benefit from good education. When inspired your desire is to share your knowledge or expertise with others. Alternatively, you can measure your success by how well you can express your innate talents, especially through writing or teaching.” Perhaps your friend will find some creative outlet to help supplement her financial situation? )

Salvadore Dali.

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Telling Fortunes with Cards (Dali poker)

Taking another look at the 3 playing cards from the last post using the Salvadore Dali poker deck – he is one of my favorite artists from way back when.

The 7 of Diamonds shows what looks like a female with her head down, while sitting in a chair. Above her in her “wish cloud” are pictures of ripe fruit etc). Salvadore Dali’s 7 of diamonds reflects the 7 of pentacles. Traditionally the card represents a waiting period for a situation to evolve or mature.

The 4 of Diamonds shows 3 trades people, 2 facing to the left and another individual with the back view only. In the background there is a resemblance of Buddha, with the lotus flowers. Traditionally a card of closed off chakras.

The Jack of Hearts displays a youth holding a very large chalice in his left hand (intuition), there is a vague image of a fish or bird on top of the cup. Traditionally a messenger carrying emotional news.

In the (NA) Dali poker deck dali.jpg, made in Spain(NEGSA)- the authentic replicas of the originals owned by DALART N.V.(c) Curacao, Dutch West Indies. Permission to make the replicas was granted 1984.

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