Last Revised: 17th of Frostmoon, 1788
The Serpent’s Coil, a deck crafted from obsidian and whispers, deals primarily with cycles – the ebb and flow of fortune, the shedding of skin, the inevitable return to the source. Each card isn’t merely a representation of a symbol, but a resonance, a vibrating chord within the fabric of time. To read it requires not just an eye, but a listening ear, attuned to the subtle shifts in the air, the phantom scent of rain on stone.
A foundational text, this compendium details the myriad interpretations of the cards. It’s crucial to understand that a single card can hold dozens of meanings, dependent on the question asked, the position of the card, and the reader’s own resonance. The true art lies not in memorizing definitions, but in cultivating a sensitivity to the unseen currents.
Forged during the twilight of the Old Kingdom, this deck, comprised of bone and polished amber, specializes in charting the lineage of souls, the echoes of ancestors, and the karmic debts that bind generations. It is a deck of reckoning, demanding honesty and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths.
This section details the interpretation of cards that defy conventional logic – the cards that shimmer with an unsettling ambiguity, the cards that seem to shift and change before your very eyes. These are the most dangerous, and the most rewarding, to read. They demand absolute stillness, unwavering focus, and a willingness to accept that the universe operates on principles beyond human comprehension.