Telling Deck : We'ts'a, The Snake

Inner Deck : Fauna : Transformation of Self

We'ts'a, The Snake, is a singular card from the Fauna Deck.

Variances

We'ts'a represents the transformation of self, and is most closely associated with the element of Vessel, or Water. Though not Trued in specific ways as are the Outer Decks, it is considered by most to represent the influence of the direction of Boat, which governs concepts of wealth and expansion.

Significance

The Outward face of a card references when a flipped card is shown to be pictorially upright to the Tole. Outward-facing cards engage the Tole’s relationship and interactions to the external world. 
When Outward, The Snake card represents transformation of self, prompted through external influence. The Tole may look to seek an emotional mentor or guidance that can help them move forward in this process, or they may be particularly receptive to seeing patterns whose presence indicates potential paths ahead. The Snake also signifies the larger cycles in which we orbit, and in these moments, the Tole should look to how externally-imposed cycles of inherited trauma hinder or influence the Tole in areas of personal growth, and find ways to release themselves from any pain, relationships, and coping behaviors that no longer fit who they are growing to become. 
The Inward face of a card references when a flipped card is shown to be pictorially upside-down to the Tole. Inward cards engage the Tole’s internal growth, struggles, or subconscious.
When Inward, The Snake card represents transformation of self, through self-motivated change. Depicted in the act of shedding its skin, The Snake is fully conscious through the process, aware of itself and its body. As the act of shedding is an act of growth, the Tole should be particularly invested in their physical well-being and how their choices impact their health. As The Snake signifies our orbit in larger cycles, the Tole should be especially aware of repeating psychological patterns within themselves that can influence the success of this change, as this is a particularly auspicious time to change habits, release old weight, and engage new beginnings.

Telling Deck: We'ts'a, The Snake by M Kelley

Item type

Religious / Ritualistic

Subtype / Model

Telling Deck: Fauna Deck

Related Technologies

• Empowerments

Related ethnicities

• Northern Walkingfolk

Owning Organization

Teln

Related Condition

Seekin

Rarity

This deck is semi-common among Teln.

Dimensions

2.75" x 5"

Raw materials & Components

Telling Deck cards are usually made of a stiff, heavy paper, sometimes with a waxen coat to protect the images.