I value all of life A powerful synthesis of both the imaginative and practical, this discerning and hugely resourceful Princess of Pentacles is acutely aware of the responsibilities we share as custodians of this remarkable planet. Deeply committed to the principles of ecology and evolutionary biology, she wants to live as consciously as possible, innovating solutions to sustain and restore…
I call on you to live your truth The Princess of Swords brandishes her sword artfully and precisely. Daring, she scales the heights, a true Spiderwoman. Her domain is high up above the city's streets, running and leaping across rooftops. Boasting both an agile young body and clear penetrating mind, she is a fabulous fusion of super heroine and freedom…
I relish creative endeavor and collaboration This card refers to the passion, sheer aliveness and embodied intelligence which comes from doing something well, mastering a skill set. Traditionally, someone aspiring to become a master of a particular trade would begin his journey with an apprenticeship followed by employment as a journeyman before finally reaching the status of self-employed master craftsmen.…
I love and nurture this great land of ours The Queen of Pentacles is the ultimate earth mother, the great healer. As a Mistress of Nature she is the great protector, nourisher and sustainer of wildlife and their ecosystems. Her passionate connection to the miracle of life in all its forms has given her knowledge of the bountiful matrix; everything…
I trust my ability to find my way The Two of Swords speaks about choice. It asks us to consider what it means to make a powerful choice. What does it actually involve? We can consider a distinction between a choice and a decision as they are often viewed as two words with the same meaning. A decision is about…
I face my fears with the strength of love and patience While this card symbolizes strength, it's nature is very different and in great contrast to the masculine counterpart of Strength, which is the Chariot. Sheer determination and will are not wielded. Instead the lions symbolize our innate power and instincts, the frenzy and passion of our emotions, are tamed…
I am confident that with discipline I will succeed The Chariot is the war vehicle that carries this dread-locked Bowie-esque king forward to victory against his enemies. His battle dress, demeanor and maturity, suggests he has been navigating the battlefield for many years. In life, like Homer's great champion and Trojan War hero, Odysseus, who (in the Odyssey) faces tremendous…
I bring peace and harmony The King of Cups travels through his kingdom, appreciating a watery realm which brings such life and sustenance. Waters transformative properties are utterly unique, its ability to freeze, melt, evaporate, heat, sublimate, and combine with so many elements make it the ultimate Shape-shifter. The king is the master of this element. He can control and…
I am vibrantly alive and live into the God/Goddess that I am The powerful figure with their arms raised has just received the force of Divine revelation. Struck by an epiphany he is instantly transformed, transfigured into a luminous, space age preacher. The metamorphosis is complete - an unrecognizable embodiment of spiritual revelation, his precious life wiped clean. The Rebirth…
I reap what I sow, I choose to walk the path of truth The High Priestess is the guardian of the mysterious, subtle and deeper aspects of life that are not visible or obvious. She has command of the esoteric knowledge and sacred wisdoms that are part of the collective consciousness - items we are unaware of even exist. Associated…