Eight of Staves
The Eight of Staves is all about swift change, things set in motion. Whatever is coming — good, bad, expected, surprise — it’s already in the works. Often portrayed as eight wands sailing… Continue reading
Category Archive: Reflections
Eight of Staves
Eight arrows lodge themselves in a target, driving their points into the heart of their goal. Swift travel to an end point, information and execution in one. Speed is of the essence, the… Continue reading
Seven of Staves
Once again, there is struggle. A fight. Unlike the Five, the Seven of Staves is a more serious struggle. While it lacks the cut-throat intensity of some of the blades, it’s not a… Continue reading
Seven of Staves
One person stands holding the high ground, defending the space against those who would take it by force. The fight is not deadly, at least not yet, but it is in earnest. The… Continue reading
Six of Staves
Victory is mine, victory is mine, great day in the morning victory is mine! The Six of Staves always makes me think of “The West Wing.” Of Josh Lyman being victorious, declaring that… Continue reading
Six of Staves
The victor returns to wide acclaim! There is reveling in the streets, all who see know that the day has been carried! Laurels await amid the throng to herald the triumphant return! Whether… Continue reading
Five of Staves
When is a battle not really a battle? What’s the line between playing and fighting? The Five of Staves is a playful sparring. It’s competition, no doubt about it, and everybody wants to… Continue reading
Five of Staves
Five persons battle with sticks, all well-matched, and none giving any quarter. The fight is earnest, but not deadly. Competition is fierce, but the prize is is bragging rights, not a crown. The… Continue reading
Four of Staves
New beginnings. New homes, new lives. Love and new families. All under the banner of the Four of Staves. I often think of the four as the chuppah, the symbolic home in a… Continue reading