African American tarot card 7, The Chariot

7, The Chariot - Animals, Hunting-Grazing (Oya, Goddess of storm and change, Nigeria)

Light; Dyanamism, fruitful talents. Success in challenge, search for a social definition. 

Shadow; Megalomania, arrogance, imprudence and impatience. Lack of scruples. 

African American tarot card 6, The Lovers

6, The Lovers - Land, Agriculture, Harvest ( Adriambahomanana and Adriamahilala)

Light; Attraction of opposites, spiritual integrity, inner balance. Examination, moral test. Deep love and friendship.

Shadow; Impossible sentimental Utopias, romantic illusions. Failed tests. Inability to choose. 
 

African American tarot card 5, The Hierophant

5, The Hierophant - Magic, Writing (Tsui, god of witch doctors, Namibia)

Light; Secret knowledge, ability to be concise or understanding. Spirituality, ethical values, guidance, mentoring.

Shadow; Bad advice. Conformism, intolerance, pettiness.  

 

 

African American tarot card 4, The Emporer

4, The Emporer - Father (Olorun, God of the sky and father of the Gods, Nigeria) 

Light; Authority, responsibility, experience. Self-control, firmness and moral strength. 

Shadow; Despotism, obsession. Personal ambition, lack of feeling. Psychological dependency sought or imposed.
 

African American tarot card 3, The Empress

3, The Empress - Mother (Oshun, goddess of love, creativity and fertility, Nigeria) 

Light; Fertility and abundance. Imagination, creativity. Love rewarded. 

Shadow; Envy, creative sterility, laziness. Destructive seduction, meddling in the affairs of others. 

 

African American tarot card 2, The High Priestess

 

2, The High Priestess -Reason, Language  (Minona, the divining sorcerer-goddess, Togo and Benin) 

Light; Wisdom, intuition, empathy and receptiveness. The feminine Cosmic principle, guide of dreams.

Shadow; Flight from reality, falseness, instability. Difficulties with feminine side.

African American tarot card 1, The Magician

1, The Magician - The first Man (Adriambahomanana, Madagascar)

Light; Initiative, organizing skills, strong will. Construction of the Ego. Speaking ability.

Shadow; Egotism, swagger, lying and fraud.  Psychological manipulation  

African American tarot card 0, The Fool

0, The Fool - A random Soul 

Light; Instinct, curiosity. Rebellion, freedom from preconceived ideas.  

Shadow; Simplicity, childlike sentiments. Confusion. Irresponsibility.

What is a Chisel used for in Masonry?

A chisel is also a tool used in masonry to cut and shape stones.

 

The Chisel represents the importance of education, self-development, and shaping one’s own character through the practical application of knowledge.

 

The Chisel also reminds men of that knowledge is power, and its learned application is to be used in his own lifelong endeavors, also to be used to further help improve his own community.