Salamanders appear on these Tarot cards:
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Salamanders are a subtle but interesting symbol used on three different cards in the classic Rider-Waite deck of Tarot cards.
The symbols won't necessarily show up in all modern decks, however many newer Tarot decks often include variations of the same, widely recognized Rider-Waite symbology.
Here's What salamanders symbolize in Tarot
The word salamander originally comes from the ancient Greek words for "fire lizard". Throughout history, salamanders have been connected with the primal element of fire, and have always been an important part of occult teachings and magic.
salamanders are connected to the Suit of Wands and are seen as a living manifestation of fire itself
In the symbolism of Tarot, salamanders are connected to the Suit of Wands and are seen as a living manifestation of fire itself.
Salamanders, along with the clasical element of fire, also represent passion, assertiveness and energy.
Here Are the 3 Tarot Cards on Which Salamanders Appear
The Page of Wands
The Knight of Wands
The King of Wands
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Other Common Tarot Symbols
- Alchemy Symbols
- Birds
- Boats and Ships
- Bridges
- Butterflies
- Castles
- Cherubs
- Children
- Coats of Arms
- Couples
- Fish
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlands
- Green Fields
- Grey skies
- Hand Tools
- Hills
- Infinity Symbols
- Lilies
- Lions
- Manor Houses
- Moons
- Mountains
- Night
- Pathways and Roads
- Pillars
- Ploughed Fields
- Pomegranates
- Pools of Water
- Pyramids
- Rivers and Streams
- Roses
- Serpents
- Towns
- Trees
- Turbulent Water
- Uneven Ground
- Yod Symbols
- The Divine Hand
- The Red Feather
- Water
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