Queen of Staves
A woman possessed of herself. A woman who follows her dreams, who lives her life by her passions. Who holds forth in the world as a light of inspiration and joy. Like all… Continue reading
A woman possessed of herself. A woman who follows her dreams, who lives her life by her passions. Who holds forth in the world as a light of inspiration and joy. Like all… Continue reading
The Queen, as I read the cards, is the unconscious, but external, portion of ourselves. This is a little difficult on the surface, but it’s most obvious in our relationship behaviors- the things… Continue reading
The Knight of Staves is passion in motion. If the Page is leaping fearlessly into the unknown, the Knight is allowing passion to carry them forward. It’s the motion and energy that lifts… Continue reading
The Knight is the messenger of the court cards, but also the motion, the catalyst. The Knight makes things happen, whether for good or ill; the Knight is the agent of change. The suit… Continue reading
The Page of Staves is carefree, eager, ready to leap into the next adventure without a care for practicalities. When I think of the Pages, I think often of youth. When you watch… Continue reading
The Page is the innocent of the court cards, but also the unconscious actor. Both uninfluenced by age and the world, and uninhibited by concerns and consequences. The suit of staves is the… Continue reading
This is the card of the workaholic. The Ten of Staves is work and burdens. So much work, the kind that weighs heavy on your shoulders, be it a physical or metaphorical weight.… Continue reading
Back-breaking labor. Enduring struggle. Atlas, with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Sisyphus, who labors eternally in vain. Unceasing toil that takes a toll on body, mind, and spirit. The Ten… Continue reading
The guardian at the gate. The sentry. Watchful and wary, waiting. No falling asleep on this job. Defending what you have. Unlike some of the other cards, there are no attackers here, but… Continue reading
Wary and watchful, the sentry waits at the access point. Once beaten and twice the wiser for it, this guard is waiting for anyone who will dare to challenge. They are weary and… Continue reading