Il Prisma: The Prism
Verse
“The cosmic prism
absorbs infinite light
through 22 facets
that bend it
into the colors
that paint the galaxy
and reveal the truth
in all things.”
Keywords
Upright: Clarity, outer alignment, accuracy, truth, light, joy, possibilities, truth of self, authenticity
Reversed: inner alignment, fear of authenticity, toxic positivity, distractions, overwhelming possibilities, artifice
Description
A seven-sided prism refracts light into seven rainbows. It has three sets of seven facets that represent the three arcs on the fool’s journey, plus the largest 7-sided facet on its face for a total of 22. Seven is the number of perfection, eternity, and divinity. The seven colors also relate to the chakras.
This card fully embodies the theme of revealing one’s true self that The Prism Tarot seeks to explore.
In a reading, this card indicates that your intuition and intentions are in alignment so the message of the cards can come through crystal clear. You can trust that your reading will be accurate. In the abstract, it represents truth, light, and inner joy. It suggests that there are many possibilities on the horizon, but you are focused and able to make clear judgments. It will appear when you are able to embrace your true colors and are on the right path to becoming your highest self. Share the full spectrum of your personality with the world.
The reversed may suggest that your inner world is in alignment and you are ready to share your light with others. You may not feel ready yet, but this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. Don’t be afraid to be authentically yourself. On the flip side, it could mean that you are too absorbed in the light and are denying the dark side, or your own shadow side. Beware of toxic positivity and extremes. It cautions against becoming distracted or overwhelmed by the many possibilities before you or focusing only on what you want to see. Are you allowing yourself to be blinded by the light? Don’t forget that light and shadow must both exist in harmony.
Design
I included two bonus cards, The Prism and the Void, to expand your experience with the deck. However, if you'd rather read with just the traditional 78 you of course can do so. I'm definitely a purist myself, so I was hesitant to even add these, but I felt like for my message and theme to come through it was necessary. I want the experience to be your own though, so as I said about reading princesses or pages, do what feels right to you.
Key Symbols
The Prism: Inner light, facets of personality, universal connection
Color Theory
The full spectrum of colors is present here to symbolize clarity.
