I am the master deceiver and it is time to break the spell Set in the alluring psychedelic vision of a post-apocalyptic world, this card pays homage to the spirit of Bowie's Diamond Dogs. The Devil is personified in a similar vein to Bowie's punk trickster Halloween Jack, but he is cast as an amoral being of artificial intelligence. You…

I am carefully bringing things to life The suit of Pentacles is traditionally associated with manifestation and material wealth. While a broader interpretation of wealth is one in which it's kept in the three treasure chests: the body, mind and spirit. The Seven of Pentacles is all about nurturing  vision. A beautiful rose grows from red hot molten lava, up…

I give a wealth of life-seeding ideas The artwork in the Ten of Pentacles depicts a little alien family gliding to Earth on a giant golden pentacle, arriving in a new land, a new domain to explore and create together. We see the alien Ziggy-like Alien Messiah in the sky. The emissary of astonishing knowledge and bringer of wondrous riches.…

I understand there is a time and season for everything The only truth is change, like seasons our loves in constant ( r )evolution. The Wheel of Life shows us that every living thing is in full cycle, from birth, to death, followed by rebirth. The Law of Conservation of Energy states that the energy of a closed system must…

I merge with the Beloved The human form carries amazing capacity for blissful expression, bliss so vast, boundless, and immeasurable it encompasses every possible word or definition ever invented. Both Tantra and Taoism teach that women and men are gifted the capacity to be multi-orgasmic, riding the waves of energy and pleasure to reach higher and higher peaks. Reaching these…

I am in charge of my destiny A beautiful woman stands in an ancient chamber. The interior of some great fossilized fruit, filled with abundant treasures. Intuitively I wanted a bat to be present, striking away from the mythological preconceptions which associate bats with night, darkness and evil. For thousands of years in China, there has existed a deep love…

I artfully negotiate for the best solution The Prince of Cups is the archetypal Knight Gallant, a gentleman in every sense: honorable, considerate, valiant and noble. Not one to relish violence and battle on any level, he prefers behind the scenes diplomacy. If he must, he will  act swiftly and cleanly to achieve the best results for all. A masterful…

I know this too shall pass This highly revered card does not signify physical death. It heralds the death of a particular situation externally, or part of you internally. Like all major transitions it brings with it substantial amounts of grief, anxiety, hopelessness and fear. The end of a chapter in life can be hard to accept, but accept it…

I must win at any cost Winning of any kind involves sacrifices. At first glance, the difference between "winning at a cost" and at "any cost" might seem trivial, but deeper inspection uncovers the stories of lives and careers brazenly sacrificed, shattered and broken. In the conflagration of a blinding obsession and quest for power, people cease to be people,…

I will not give The Seven of Wands indicates a struggle to maintain a position. From an initial stance of success, there will be challenges from others fighting to achieve the same results. When something is worth having, the competition is fierce and we must continually prove ourselves and call upon every ounce of power and skill in order to…

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