Are Humans a Martian Origin? A Hypothetical Consideration Through Tarot Card Symbolism
This article explores a metaphysical and marginal scientific hypothesis that questions whether “humans may have originated from Mars,” not aiming for empirical evidence, but rather using the symbolic framework of four tarot cards: the Ten of Cups, The Hermit, the Four of Swords, and the Six of Swords, to interpret their conceptual meanings regarding migration, species memory, and the transition of human consciousness.
1) The Ten of Cups: Memory of Homeland and Shared Ideals
The Ten of Cups symbolizes completeness, harmony, and an ideal “home.” If humans originated somewhere outside of Earth, this image of completeness might reflect cultural memory embedded in legends, dreams, and a yearning for a peaceful civilization that “once existed.” The Martian hypothesis thus serves as a representation of a shared imagined homeland, rather than an astronomical conclusion.
2) The Hermit: Seeking Truth Through Inner Wisdom
The Hermit points to a retreat from external noise. For rational consideration and in-depth reflection, in this context, this card reminds us that questioning the origin of humanity requires academic humility, a distinction between empirical evidence and symbolic interpretation, and an acceptance of the limits of human knowledge itself. In other words, hypotheses are acceptable, but we must walk with the lamp of reason.
3) The Four of Swords: The Rest of Civilizations and Transitions
The Four of Swords reflects a state of stagnation, restoration, and pause for reflection. If there was indeed a migration of species, this “rest” could be interpreted as a transitional period where one civilization declines before another begins anew on Earth. This interpretation aligns with the idea that some knowledge may be lost or transformed as humans adapt to new environments.
4) The Six of Swords: Migration, Transcendence, and Healing
The Six of Swords depicts a journey from hardship to a more favorable state. Read within the Martian framework, this card symbolizes migration across planetary boundaries and, psychologically, the transition from one set of beliefs to another. Therefore, this card emphasizes “transition” rather than “origin.”
Conclusion
Considering the symbolic framework of the Tarot cards… The question of whether humans migrated from Mars is not judged by a simple "yes" or "no," but rather by being transformed into an exploration of home, shared memory,
the search for truth, and the transition of civilization. Academically, the hypothesis lacks empirical evidence, but symbolically, it opens up space for humans to understand themselves as a traveling species—whether transcending planetary boundaries or transcending levels of consciousness.
To put it in a slightly academically humorous way: even if we didn't actually come from Mars, we are at least "humans who like to think they've been somewhere else," and that's what makes the endless questioning a vital driving force of humanity.