Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Now, maybe it’s just me, but the figure in the King of Wands card looks a bit disgruntled, and dare I say a bit angry. When the salamander spirit animal pays you a visit, consider yourself lucky. The lithe body of the salamander also evokes the element of fire, with its ability to bend and twist with a stealth-like ease as it crawls across the ground. When the salamander spirit animal comes into your life, your possibilities are limitless. Also, it means that you should not give up after suffering some setbacks. More Amphibian Symbolic Meanings. Perhaps in the future I​ will…. The fox is red/orange, evoking the 1st and 2nd chakras – another indication of the comfortable, fearless aura of the queen. Just like the butterfly spirit animal, the salamander helps you to deal with transformation. Thank-you so much for all the information. Salamanders regrow their tail and limbs if lost in near-missed bites from their predators or other calamities. I find I hardly use tarot anymore, but it was a more central part of my life when I wrote this post. Let s go in advance and take a deeper observe the symbolism in the back of the King of Wands. Tarot cards are rich with symbolism and if you understand the symbols on the cards, you can offer a full tarot reading by interpreting them, even if you don't know the individual meanings of each card.Depending on the tarot decks you use, symbols come from numerology, archetypal energies and symbols, meanings of colors, astrology, and spiritual symbolism, among others. The Symbolism of Salamander Spirit Animal Salamander Spirit Animal: Flow Salamander spends most of its time in the water. When I was at Goddard College, I took a tarot workshop with Rachel Pollack, and I remember her telling us that she associates herself with the Queen of Wands card. The cat, especially the black cat, is associated with feminine mystery and magic. This spirit guide wants you to survey your life. The 2nd chakra is where we house the energy of creation, both sexual and artistic. The Knight of Wands represents the energy and enthusiasm to transform ideas into actions, giving the desired results. The salamander, though, is shown only on the “royalty” cards, and not on all 4. Thanks for your reply. Everything in your vicinity has value. Alternatively, you’ll get the resources necessary to overcome a particularly nagging problem. The salamander biting its own tale represent an Ouroboros. It foretells the completion of one stage of life and the exciting beginning of a new phase. Whatever the case, you need to welcome the salamander into your life for the help to work effectively. As such, you need to put every single resource to good use. Symbolism General Symbolism within The Tarot. I dabble in tarot, but know much more about the energies of the body. Salamander, Tarot and the Element of Fire, Follow The Light Behind the Story on WordPress.com, Salamander, Tarot and the Element of Fire, A prayer for the trees that are about to be pruned. Instead of a cat at his feet, we see a salamander off to the side. In her hands she holds her wand (in bloom) and a sunflower – a symbol of the birth of one’s creative and sexual self (the fertilized seed’s growth into a flower). You should call on your Salamander spirit animal when you think you are going through changes and experiencing some adversities in your life. All Rights Reserved |. It’s fallen away since then, although I still, on occasion, take the cards out. The element of fire is everywhere in the picture. Yes, I LOVE tarot cards, and I remembering having several sets that I got for their beautiful art, because some of them have beautiful art on them. Salamanders are associated with fire because it used to be believed that they can firewalk. For several years I was fascinated by the Tarot and would often read the cards for myself and others. He is also wearing a yellow shirt printed with the fiery salamander symbol. Trust in the salamander spirit animal to conduct you safely. It’s moist skin reminds us that fire often needs the element of water to temper its heat. ANIMAL SYMBOLS WITHIN THE TAROT Animal symbolism has appeared in many cultures in various forms for since ancient times. The salamander animal totem is an amphibian that has close symbolic ties with the element of water. Here the salamander beckons us to call upon our deepest internal resources to … I have always felt they were too. Cultures as diverse as the Native American Indians, the Romans, the Gypsies and Greeks have sought to explain aspects of their world using the characteristics of certain animals. I love the symbolism of things, and I am hoping to learn the symbolism of the dragon. Fire Elementals symbolism gives us an idea of how fire possesses strong and mysterious powers. Kind Regards Trish. A lovely post very informative, Alethea. As a water-dwelling creature, it emulates flowing motion, transformation, and sharp intuition. When conducting shapeshifting rituals, people invoke the salamander. Something in your life is causing you pain, stress, and worry, and it leaves you vulnerable and doubting … One can’t help but feel the feminine and creative power of this card, yet it is not over-welming or threatening. However, it is actually a salamander - salamanders represent the element of fire. It wants you to know that you can resist temptations if you put your mind to it. Here, your spirit guide is inviting you to examine your vulnerabilities and plug them. There is a lot of symbolism in the cards deck of the Rider-Waite Tarot. There’s always room to start again. And let me tell you, if you're learning symbolism, there is no better place to invest your time than in animals. The symbols on the list below appear on Rider Waite’s Tarot cards, but the list can also be used for other Tarot cards. Salamander Symbolic Meanings. Copyright 2021 The Secret of The Tarot. Symbolism in King of Wands tarot card King of wands: Leader. Under the tunic, the Page has on orange leggings, the same color as the lining of his cloak. The salamander is a symbol cloaked in mystery. It’s a reminder that sometimes  we need a bit of fire to burn off the emotional element of water, and to spur our desires into action. Thank you, Carol. Salamander, Tarot and the Element of Fire On July 29, 2013 By Alethea Kehas In Animal Messengers , Energy Healing , Gaia & Elementals , Reflections 28 Comments Those of you who study Tarot will know that the image of the salamander appears on 3 cards of the Rider deck, all in the suit of wands – representing the element of fire. The presence of salamanders in the picture depicts endurance and resilience. It's one of the most comprehensive lists ever compiled of the symbols and images found in the tarot, especially the classic Rider-Waite Tarot and most of its derivatives. In the Queen of Wands in the Rider deck, we find a woman/queen sitting on a throne with her legs relaxed and spread out to the sides. Love the article and the blog which Sue (Vincent) pointed me to….