Thoth

Illumination

Architect of Wisdom/Enlightened Communication

Thoth most often appears with the body of a man and the head of an ibis, although he expresses his wisdom through many forms. (He is the serpent in the Key Card and cards 12 and VII and often appears as a baboon.) Representing the highest concept of mind, he is the one who brought us language and writing. In Egypt he was revered as the patron of scribes because of the enlightened communication that he brought to every situation. Thoth directs us to the experiences we require to grow, often with playfulness and humor. He sees the cosmic joke beyond the human experience and brings levity, even lightheartedness and merriment into our challenges and dialogs. When we align ourselves with his intelligence, we can perceive a solutions to our challenges in innovative and resourcefull ways. Like the moon he represents, he is the fullness of light in the darkness and reflects back to us its essential wisdom.

As the sacred Holy Scribe and Architect of Wisdom, Thoth urges us ever upward toward higher learning so that we are able to understand the deeper meaning of our lives. When we have embodied the truth of who we are and why we are here, we’re able to articulate and share our soul’s wisdom authentically from an enlightened place.

If you have pulled this card, it is time to cultivate your relationship with Thoth. A new level of guidance is available to you. As you commune with Thoth, you may ask specific questions about something that has been troubling you or any difficult situations in your life. He can offer new direction or a fresh perspective. He also brings you his expertise and articulation in both speech and writing.

Allow yourself to experience Thoth’s guidance and the illumination he provides. If you’re attentive, he may not give you a vision of your higher self.