The Number of the Beast

Today I am posting my 666th consecutive Blip. In the Bible, the book of Revelations Chapter 13 gives the number of the Beast (the Devil) as 666, so it seems appropriate to post this picture from an Art Nouveau Tarot Deck to mark the occasion.

Traditionally the Devil stands for evil, but it does not have this meaning in a Tarot reading. This card lets you know that you are caught in an unhealthy, unproductive situation. You may be in the dark about something - ignorant of the truth and its implications. You may be obsessed by a person, idea, substance or pattern that you know is bad for you Sometimes this card reflects back the negativity that has made you doubt yourself and your future. When you see the Devil in a Tarot reading, you should examine your assumptions carefully. Make sure you are not working from a false picture of yourself and the situation. Hold fast to the highest vision of who you are.

Now you may not believe in the Bible, the Devil or Tarot readings, but I think this is still a useful lesson for us all.