Examining the name “Obama” in the Light of Tarot Wisdom gives an accurate depiction of the outcome of the 2008 Presidential Election. The origin of the Book of Tarot is shrouded in mystery. The Tarot is reputed to have originated in the Cradle of Civilization: Kemet-Egypt. When the Great Repository at Alexandria was destroyed only twenty-two scrolls were rescued. The Wisdom of these twenty-two scrolls is encapsulated in the twenty-two symbolic pictures of the Major Arcana of the Tarot.

The Tarot is used as an oracle to diagnose the forces operating in a person’s life. Since ancient times have cultures consulted oracles and used divination to determine their best course of action. The Hebrew Israelites used the 12 gemstones of Urim ve Thumim (“Lights and Perfections”). The Yi Ching (“Book of Changes”) is the ancient oracle originating in China.

The twenty-two letters of the Hebrew Aleph-Beyt corresponds to the twenty-two Major Arcana of the Tarot. The transliteration of the Hebrew version of the President’s name is “OBAMAH.” The letters that compose “OBAMAH” are Aleph, Vav, Beyt, Meem, and Heh. The Tarot layout using the name “OBAMAH” (read from right to left) tells a story that is quite stunning! The Trumps are: The Fool, the High Priest, the Magician, the Hanged Man, and the Emperor.

Aleph is attributed to The Fool. Some schools of Qabalistic thought designate “0” as the number of The Fool. The Fool begins the journey with nothing, save the faith of a mustard seed and the audacity to hope. Obama is the “Fool” of humble origins who, in a relative short time, has risen to the highest office in the land. Even as a first term U.S. Senator he was accepted around the globe as a head-of-state.

The letter Vav is renowned for its connective power to reconcile opposites. Vav is the Hebrew word “and” used to connect words. Obama is the Vav in that he carries within him the blood of an African and the blood of a European. Barack Obama’s campaign platform was to unify both Democratic and Republican parties. He often referenced the “Universal Brotherhood of Man” in his speeches. Like his predecessor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he is working to erase the distinctions of class, color, race, and creed.

The Magician card occupying the Central position of the layout shows a man who, throughout the historic journey to the White House, remained composed, dignified and in control of his passions. The Magician effectively, successfully, and capably wields power. The Magician is quite savvy, cool and cerebral. The Magician possesses the mental acumen to govern in a balanced manner.

The Hanged Man depicts a man under great duress, smiling all the while .The significance of the Hanged Man appearing right before the Emperor card is that when the fire of trial and adversity is at its hottest the breakthrough is nigh. The simplistic smile of the Hanged Man conceals the great Understanding that it is the darkest hour which precedes the Dawn.

The fifth and final card is The Emperor. “The Emperor” represents Barack Obama as the Commander-in-Chief of the Great United States of America.