Since the dawn of time, humans seek to unlock the secrets of their future through the most diverse methods. These different methods are studied closely by David who, day after day, week after week, gives you the keys.
The Tarot of Marseilles will have no more secret for you, the oracle of Belline will become familiar to you, the Amerindian astrology will reveal to you your animal totem...
David is interested in palmistry, dream interpretation, coffee grounds and tea leaves. Follow him in his exciting explorations, you will undoubtedly discover the method of divination most suited to your temperament, your beliefs, your hopes...
The philosopher's stone
Alchemy is often regarded as a pseudo-science whose transmutation of metals is the main object: a curiosity that would only be worthwhile through its contribution to the birth of modern chemistry. This false idea is largely explained by the secret that alchemists have always maintained on their true goal: to achieve enlightenment. In the Middle Ages, the symbolism of alchemical transformation served to conceal what the Church condemned as a heretical practice since it was based on the belief that the individual could find salvation himself without the help of religion. At the supreme esoteric level, the alchemists aimed to transmute the base metal into gold, that is, to transform their ordinary existence into a state of pure spirituality. The philosopher's stone or the elixir of long life are the means sought to achieve this conversion. If the transmutation of base metals into gold proves its power, the elixir was a goal in itself: an essence, and not a mere agent. The journey to enlightenment (the Great Work) thus had a dimension both physical and spiritual. Written by David
The circle and the infinite
Tradition attributes to certain geometric forms the faculty to plunge into the depths of the unconscious and to act on the mind of its observer. This is the reason why some architectures would produce certain sensations. For example, visitors to the Parthenon sometimes feel a sense of tranquility they keep for a long time. The circle is often found in mystical culture. Without beginning or end the circle represents infinity, perfection and eternity. This is why it lends its form to the halo as a symbol of divinity. In Tibetan Buddhist culture, the Wheel of Life uses the symbol of the circle that represents the infinite cycle of life and death. At the top are the heavenly realms, followed in a clockwise fashion by the kingdoms of jealous gods, hungry ghosts, animals, and humanity. The oval, in its horizontal position, is the eye from which nothing escapes: in Egypt, it represents the god Horus, the master of heaven. Written by David
The Justice and the Hermit
The card of Justice is represented by the balance, symbol of balance and by a sword that cuts clean dishonesty and therefore suggests a fair solution. When this card comes out in a draw, you have to weigh the pros and cons but usually the subject already knows the answer. One must be transparent with oneself and, if one is convinced and honest, justice will be done. There is a moral or juridical victory there, a lucidity that brings order: it is a card of wisdom, in a way. Reversed, this card indicates the end of an agreement or a contract, a break with our values in order to discover the truth. The card of the Hermit carries a lantern and shows the illumination implied by introspection. When the Hermit goes out in a game, the subject is invited to take time to analyze a situation, it is important not to rush to pass an essential course that will make us evolve. It is the time spent alone that will give the necessary space to discover, as it travels, its own route. Reversed, this card loses its temporal weight and accelerates things. Written by David
The Oracle of Belline
This beautiful card game does not really name the creator. In fact, it was designed by a certain Edmond Billaudot, said the mage Edmond (1829 - 1881) who counted among his clientele great celebrities like Victor Hugo, Napoleon III, Alexandre Dumas to name a few. It was around 1865 that he drew this tarot drawing his inspiration both in the tarot of Marseille, religious representations, chivalrous, Kabbalistic... It is to say if he is rich in symbols. This Oracle could have fallen into oblivion except that a man named Belline, great clairvoyant of the twentieth century who consulted during the years 1950 to 1980, seized it, taking affection for the cards that composed it. He gave him his own name after having seriously studied and perfected in his own way. It includes 53 cards and is based on an astrological structure inspired by the "septenary". Each card represents the symbolism of one of the 7 fundamental planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Written by David
The Baghdad Battery: An Unusual Object?
Did you know that the battery dates back to 2500 BC? The Baghdad battery was discovered in 1936 during archaeological excavations and suggests that there are so many mysteries that ancient civilizations conceal and that certain objects of our daily life are not new. The Bagdad battery is a ceramic pot containing a copper tube with an iron rod inside. Researchers have shown that the replicas of this battery really provide electric power when we spread vinegar or fruit juice! Others believe that these batteries were used for therapeutic purposes or acupuncture. Skeptics rather speculate that these objects would only have been used to store rolls. But the majority agrees that it is indeed an electric battery. Still others think that if the Babylonians could not conceive of an electricity-based system, it would be the aliens... Well, the debate remains open. Written by David
Discover the Jung draw!
It is a drawing of the tarot of Marseille based on the archetypal research of Jung. It simply allows you to get to know each other better and opens up inner perspectives. This case study is done with four cards. When they are shuffled and riffled, draw a first card that will represent you. The second will be that of the animus, the masculine principle of Jung's psychology: the wind, the breath or the spirit; it symbolizes the father in us who blows us what we must do without necessarily taking into account our desires or aspirations. The third card will be that of the anima, the feminine principle, the soul; it represents the mother in us who tells us what we must do for ourselves and others. Finally the last card of this draw is that of the child who represents us as we really are and who indicates how we would act if no inhibiting principle exerted its action on us. Written by David