From the book Bafomitras’ Grimoire of Arcana.
Design by Dražen Pekušić based on my sketch.
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The ninth arcana, Ranust, resembles the Hermit card from the
classic tarot in its composition. It originates from Amhazar and is from the
Russian subarctic circle. Ranust is the guardian of the air element, and her
world direction is north. Hence the icy atmosphere and predominant white and
bluish hues. She is the only one who is always awake while the guardians of
other elements sleep. Her vigilance is represented by a warm light embodied by
the hermetic symbol of Air. More specifically, Ranust is a demonic queen. We
can also imagine her as a snow queen from a fairy tale. She is a master of
enchantments, illusions, and magic. Among other things, she teaches these
skills. She is more likely to teach how to cast malevolent spells or harm
others than to assist or improve oneself. Her children can carry our voice in
any direction and time, but they can also bring us news. The trouble with her
is that she is very difficult to persuade, so anyone who encounters her must be
skilled in persuasion. One of her powers is transforming people into demons and
giving demons human form. Once a person is transformed into a demon by her,
they remain her servant forever. Likewise, she can grant a person power over demons,
but also over humans. However, it is not wise to call upon her without urgent
need. She appears as a tall, beautiful, and noble albino woman with long white
hair and clad in white fur. In divinatory terms, this arcana signifies gossip,
curses, lies, slander, deceit, imprisonment, and madness. Ranust has the nature
of Saturn and is associated with the constellation Ursa Major. Her words are... (The words are given in the book).
