The Four of SwordsNowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.— Marcus Aurelius Making its first appearance since March, 2005, we are visited this week by the Four of Swords. Fours in the Tarot are about stabilizing, grounding, and completion. In the Swords, which are so often about … Read more
February 2 – 8, 2009The Nine of SwordsThis week, I have attempted to combine my Card of the Week with my offering for the 4th Annual Brigid in the Blogosphere Poetry Slam. For a more traditional interpretation, you can visit here. The Iron Shoesby Johnny Clewell© 1986, with thanks to The Endicott Studio Seven long … Read more
Ten of SwordsIn my end is my beginning. — T.S. Eliot For people with even the most casual exposure to the Tarot, today’s card is one they never forget. One of the most grisly looking cards, it is often dreaded and admittedly not the happiest of all the Tarot images. So, yes, fasten your seatbelts, … Read more
Two of SwordsIndecision is the seedling of fear.— Napoleon Hill This week, we receive another rarity; in fact it has only appeared once before, in March, 2005. The twos are often about choices, and the swords in the Tarot are the element of Air: the mind, intellect, attitude, and communication. This is another of artist … Read more
The Ace of SwordsDark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. More Swords this week! We receive a powerful message for the start of Summer, as we evidently stand on the razor’s edge of new beginnings and ways of … Read more
Five of SwordsDefeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.— Henry Ward Beecher Here’s a card that we were getting repeatedly in 2007. I can’t say I’ve missed it much. As is the case with many of the Swords, and the Fives of all the suits, this one shows us conflict and strife. … Read more
Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either. — Golda Meir Oh dear. What can I say? I was probably as disappointed as you to have this be our first card of the new year. I am rarely tempted to “cheat,” but I admit that … Read more
He who holds the ladder is as bad as the thief. — German Proverb It’s interesting that this card last came up at this same time last year. And like last week’s card, we are again challenged with some kind of painful cargo. The Seven of Swords features a young man sneaking away from a … Read more
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. — Dale Carnegie This week, we receive a very rare visit from the Eight of Swords. This is a card that at first is rather disturbing, … Read more
When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail. — Pearl S. Buck This week, we are visited by that fierce, smart, sometimes naive youth, the Page of Swords. Does he come to liberate last week’s damsel in distress? Pages in the Tarot are often messengers and risk-takers, with … Read more