Vongani Bandi
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The Neuroscience of Ritual: Bridging Ancient Practice and Modern Science
The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) traces its lineage to a Hebrew prayer for protection. Over centuries, this modest invocation transformed into a formalized practice within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the late nineteenth century — a practice that now resonates in esoteric traditions and neuroscience.
By Vongani Bandiabout 3 hours ago in FYI
A Modern African Tarot
The fourteenth card in A Modern African Tarot marks a profound turning point. Where XII HANGED MAN invites surrender and new perspective, XIII DEATH brings closure, transformation, and the sacred necessity of letting go. This card reimagines the traditional Death archetype through African mourning rituals, ancestral reverence, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Vongani Bandi7 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The thirteenth card in A Modern African Tarot invites a radical shift—not in motion, but in perception. Where XI JUSTICE confronts truth and accountability, XII HANGED MAN asks us to release control, embrace stillness, and see the world from a new angle. This card reimagines the traditional Hanged Man archetype through African patience, spiritual surrender, and the wisdom of waiting.
By Vongani Bandi7 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The twelfth card in A Modern African Tarot brings the journey face-to-face with consequence. Where X WHEEL OF FORTUNE explores cycles and change, XI JUSTICE demands clarity, fairness, and responsibility. This card reimagines the traditional Justice archetype through African legal symbolism, moral integrity, and the balance between tradition and reform.
By Vongani Bandi25 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The eleventh card in A Modern African Tarot marks a shift from introspection to cosmic rhythm. Where IX HERMIT explores solitude and ancestral guidance, X WHEEL OF FORTUNE introduces the forces of fate, change, and opportunity. This card reimagines the traditional Wheel of Fortune through the lens of African mobility, urban aspiration, and spiritual timing.
By Vongani Bandi25 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The tenth card in A Modern African Tarot turns the journey inward once again. Where VIII STRENGTH reveals inner mastery and embodied grace, IX HERMIT invites solitude, reflection, and ancestral wisdom. This card reimagines the traditional Hermit archetype through African intergenerational dynamics, spiritual mentorship, and the tension between tradition and technology.
By Vongani Bandi25 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
he ninth card in A Modern African Tarot shifts the journey from motion to mastery. Where VII CHARIOT explores drive and duality, VIII STRENGTH centers on inner power—how courage, restraint, and spiritual alignment shape true resilience. This card reimagines the traditional Strength archetype through African symbolism, emotional depth, and embodied grace.
By Vongani Bandi27 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The eighth card in A Modern African Tarot accelerates the journey. Where VI LOVERS explores union and sacred choice, VII CHARIOT propels us forward—into motion, ambition, and the tension between control and surrender. This card reimagines the traditional Chariot archetype through African urban life, ancestral symbolism, and the modern pursuit of purpose.
By Vongani Bandi27 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The seventh card in A Modern African Tarot marks a turning point in the journey—from individual mastery to relational depth. Where V PASTOR explores public faith and influence, VI LOVERS brings the focus to connection, commitment, and the spiritual power of union. This card reimagines the traditional Lovers archetype through African symbolism, modern partnership, and the sacred tension between choice and destiny.
By Vongani Bandi27 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The sixth card in A Modern African Tarot shifts the journey from personal authority to public influence. Where IV EMPEROR represents legacy and leadership, V PASTOR explores spiritual power in the modern age—how faith, charisma, and community converge in one figure. This card reimagines the traditional Hierophant through the lens of African religious life, media visibility, and social aspiration.
By Vongani Bandi28 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The fifth card in A Modern African Tarot marks a shift from nurturing abundance to establishing structure. Where III EMPRESS celebrates creation and communal prosperity, IV EMPEROR introduces order, protection, and legacy. He is the archetype of leadership—reimagined here through African heritage, modern influence, and ancestral responsibility.
By Vongani Bandi28 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The fourth card in A Modern African Tarot shifts the journey from introspection to embodiment. Where O FOOL begins the walk, I MAGICIAN channels intention, and II HIGH PRIESTESS guards sacred insight, III EMPRESS celebrates manifestation. She is the archetype of fertility, creativity, and prosperity—reimagined here through the lens of African womanhood, economic power, and communal abundance.
By Vongani Bandi28 days ago in Art
