Hi all,
Do I understand correctly that this card system,
- as it is used in card casting, was refined by Ernst, and
- that the astrological application (birth card spread and compatiblity) was invented by Ernst? Or did the astrological application also already exist in some form or another?
Either way, second question: how to describe these systems to others? When practising Hellenistic astrology, I can simply say that I practise Western astrology. When practising Vedic astrology, one can say that they are practising Indian astrology. All a bit simplified, but still helpful in day to day conversation. What about Cards of Truth though? Is there a super simple way to talk about
- the cards as they are used for card casting
- the astrological application?
In my earlier examples, there is reference to geography. Does this also work for Cards of Truth or is there another super easy way to describe it, one that does not create even more confusion: if someone asks me what type of astrology I practise, and I immediately make reference to some sort of card system, that just creates more confusion.
Maybe, for the card casting side of it, we can say that it is the system that Tarot is derived off. Tarot being a more simplified, less nuanced, less universal version of a much older system that has many names and of which the origins are unknown? Would this be correct? Everyone knows Tarot so describing the relationship to Tarot might be helpful.
What about the astrological side of it? Seems more tricky to describe...
Input is most appreciated!
I refer to the Cards of Truth as cartomancy in my practice. Other vedic astrologers such as Laura Barat also do this. Here's the definition of cartomancy from Google:
Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers.