This blog often uses Tarot and music together for reflection, exploring how both can illuminate transformative energies and archetypal themes. Today, we dive into two tracks—F.I.F.A. and Sunshine on Pusha T’s Darkest Before the Dawn—and their connection to Key 20 (Judgment) and Key 19 (The Sun) from the Tarot. Through their tones and transitions, these songs take us on a journey from awakening to clarity.
F.I.F.A.: The Call to Awaken
The pounding rhythm of F.I.F.A. is relentless, alive with urgency and unapologetic purpose. This song embodies the energy of Judgment, the Tarot card, also known as “Key 20”. Judgment is a fiery, transformative force that calls for awakening and action. It’s about cutting through illusion, confronting what’s real, and rising to meet the moment.
In Tarot, Judgment is linked to the Hebrew letter Shin, symbolizing fire, teeth, or fangs—a piercing, primal force that transforms. In F.I.F.A., the sharp, driving rhythm mirrors this energy. The tone is unflinching: there’s no room for doubt or hesitation. It’s a call to face fear, to allow the fangs to sink in, and to move forward with clarity of purpose.
The Transition: Fear to Light
The archetype of the vampire often looms in the energy of Key 20—a Lurker at the Threshold who cannot act without invitation. Its fangs represent fear, the bite of transformation that must be acknowledged to move forward. But once fear is confronted, the Sunlight of clarity burns through illusion. This is where Sunshine enters the story.
Sunshine: Illumination and Mastery
The shift to Sunshine on Darkest Before the Dawn brings light, but not comfort. The opening lines demand that we look beyond spiritual bypassing and confront the truth in its raw form. This song resonates with Key 19: The Sun, a card of illumination, clarity, and mastery. The Sun doesn’t promise ease—its light reveals everything, both beautiful and challenging. It’s about integrating what has been unearthed during Judgment and stepping into a fuller understanding of self and the world.
Interestingly, these songs are tracks 9 and 10 on the album, adding up to 19—a direct connection to The Sun. This alignment underscores the journey from awakening to clarity, from fear to understanding. The energy of Sunshine reflects the warmth and brightness of Orange, a color tied to Key 19. It’s the illumination that follows the fiery Red of Judgment, transforming the primal bite of fear into clarity and power.
An Invitation to Reflect
Listen to these songs with this journey in mind. Start with F.I.F.A. and feel the energy of Judgment—the relentless call to rise and confront what’s holding you back. Let it flow into Sunshine and let the clarity of The Sun wash over you. As you listen, you might want to look at Tarot Keys 20 and 19, allowing the colors of Red and Orange to flow through you however they feel right.
The question lingers: Do you want the bite? These songs aren’t here to provide easy answers. They’re here to amplify energy, to push toward transformation.