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So, there are now 7 days to go on Kickstarter.  This morning, the 50% mark had been exceeded.  This is where the magic happens.  The final days tend to be fun and exciting on campaigns.  Let’s hope so.

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My tarot card reveal for the day is the Three of Pentacles, a card that represents teamwork and collaboration.  Perfect way to start out this final week of fundraising.  Please share this project, card image or whatever you feel.  Have a great weekend, Richard.

Three of Pentacles

The Final Days of Kickstarter

Hey Everyone or anyone who’s reading this.  The campaign has 8 days to go.  I will be revealing more cards, tweets and blog posts before this is over.  Please share, like, enjoy, back or cheers from the sidelines.

Thanks again,

Richard

Eight of Swords

I really thought this image played well with the “Damned if you do, Damned if you don’t” divination of the Eight of Cups. In reality, if Ulysses is set free he will drown and be killed by the Sirens but their mesmerizing song promising love and paradise makes him weep with regret and sorrow when he is unable to join them.

Eight of Swords ~ John William Waterhouse

I am including the duo of cards, the Empress & Emperor, numbers III & IV respectively.  I was really drawn to both of these paintings for different reasons.

First off, the Empress has so much power in this image.  Here I portrayed her as the goddess of health, Hygeia. The Empress is usually viewed as a nurturer, mother, sometimes pregnant and always powerful.  This image spoke to me.

Second, the Emperor as Jupiter (Zeus).  I kept with a more traditional image for this card.  I am really drawn to Moreau’s work and thought this image was perfect.

First off the art, Gustav Klimt & Gustave Moreau, well that’s serendipitous isn’t it?  Just realized that as I was typing.

The Empress ~ Hygeia 1900-1907

The Emperor ~ Jupiter et Semele 1889-1895

The Sun ~ Painting by Odilon Redon

A. E. Waite suggested that this card is associated with attained knowledge.  The conscious mind prevails over the fears and illusions of the unconscious. Innocence is renewed through discovery, bringing hope for the future.  This card is generally considered positive. It is said to reflect happiness and contentment, vitality, self-confidence and success. Sometimes referred to as the best card in Tarot, it represents good things and positive outcomes to current struggles.

Some frequent keywords used by tarot readers are:

• Optimism—Expansion—Being radiant—Positive feelings

• Enlightenment—Vitality—Innocence—Non-criticism

• Assurance—Energy—Personal power—Happiness

• Splendor—Brilliance—Joy —Enthusiasm

The Sun ~ Odilon Redon, Artist

So, we are headed into the final stretch and things are going rather well.  We hit the $3,000 Mark as well as 100 Backers, yesterday!  If we can keep the excitement and momentum going, you will be holding your deck in your hands in no time.

I spent this weekend revealing quite a few new cards mainly Major Arcana.  The response was fabulous and quieted the doubt in my mind as to my choices.  Overall, I am ecstatic and if I weren’t involved in this deck I would want it badly.

Take a chance to check out the new reveals at Facebook:  Samples of Cards

So, please share this campaign with friends, loved ones and possibly retailers.  You possess the power to make this idea a reality.  Thanks so much for your support.

Richard

The World ~ Odilon Redon