Ignis | Altar Cloth

Information

Invoke the power of the Watchtower of the South and bring the blessings of passion, strength, and resilience into your home.

Artist: Cassandra Blackthorn

Size: 16"x16"

Material: Sustainable and luxurious heavy linen cotton blend, oxford weave

Description

The fire signs of the zodiac, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, circle a scene of destruction and renewal. At the base sits a bottle whose seal, engraved with the Seal of Solomon, has been broken open, releasing the Jinni trapped inside, as told in One Thousand and One Nights. The smoke trails to a hand, the Ace of Wands, which is igniting the major arcana's Tower. Above all shines the sun, which crumbles perched on a precarious cliff. At its base is an eagle devouring the liver of Prometheus, who stole fire from the Gods. From the side blares the trumpet of the major arcana Temperance, beside which is a tetrahedron, the Platonic solid associated with fire. Despite it all, the Sun tarot shines, nurturing and giving life.

The circle is adorned with the Emperor's crown, nestled inside the alchemical symbol for fire. It is flanked by two carnations, a flower bound to the element of fire. On its right is Wheel of the major arcana spins carrying echoes of actions to their consequences and rewards. On the left is the infinity symbol found on the Strength tarot, reminding us that for there to be rebirth, there must first come an end. 

This is the altar cloth version of the Ignis tapestry, which has additional art and symbolism.