*Spoiler alerts :: Harry Potter; Mad Men; Star Wars: A New Hope. Triumph The VI of Wands is a victory, maybe even a hard earned one, a huge one. But. The VI of Wands is not a ten, it’s a six. Victory is never happily ever after forever. “I want everything to stay exactly like […]
Postgraduate Training The III of Pentacles is an intensive study following an extensive one. There are two experts – masters in their field – and one newbie finding his own voice amidst study. It’s as though he’s in residency, a kind of trial. He’s almost an expert, but he’s still too wet behind the ears.
*Spoiler alert :: Steven Universe. As You Wish So, you got what you wanted? Was that a good thing? Was it worth it? The IX of Cups is classic folk-tale irony. The IX of Cups is the genie in the Tarot deck. The big Yes! card. The card that asks, What do you want? As
True or False? Much like the Wheel of Fortune, the VII of Cups has a lot of direct symbolism going on. A shadowy figure stands before seven Cups floating in thick cumulus clouds. They appear to be gifts from the gods – those look like divine Ace clouds. However, clouds also signify thoughts, and these
*Spoiler alert: Wuthering Heights. The Poetics of Space The IV of Wands is a good time. It’s beautiful and exciting. And it’s splendid. Like a summer wedding or a lavish dinner party. And by the way, the Queen of Pentacles just loves what you did to the place. Two people hold bouquets high above their
Hard Work The VIII of Pentacles is the embodiment of chop wood, carry water. And the apocryphal Thomas Edison quote: “Recognizing opportunity is so difficult for most people because it goes around disguised in overalls looking like hard work!” The VIII of Pentacles of course relates to Strength. It’s the Strength of hard work. Waite
Sus The VII of Swords is acting extremely sus. He has been called a thief. He has been called a liar. He is the boy with the silver tongue. He can talk himself out of everything, and probably talk you into anything. He’s as sly as a fox, as manipulative as a mother. He has
Adventure Aight, the Fool is just about to embark on a journey. This could be mental, or maybe they’re about to start a relationship, or a new career, school, trade. Think of another 3, it’s as though the III of Cups is celebrating the III of Wands. The III of Wands is specifically about being
Nagging Anxiety The VIII of Cups knows something’s not right. They feel it in their bones. So they’re out, they have to leave. They have to figure this out. Sitting around isn’t going to do anyone any good, so off they go. Where? No idea. But they feel a loss and they’re going to rectify
What’s Next? The II of Wands aks, Should I Stay or Should I Go? With an emphasis on go. The II of Wands is a big fish in a small pond. Look at him standing at the edge of his castle – for you can tell it’s a castle because of the stone crenellations –