The Cross

With the Ten of Coins we have reached stability with our money, resources, physical body and the material world around us. The work has been worth it and now we can start our next venture, but now we have changed for the better. We will be different in this new cycle.

Sitting too long on the ‘wealth’ or obsessing over what we have achieved may bring about stale unproductive energy which could make it difficult to begin again.

The seven of swords traditionally depicts subterfuge and stealth. A lone figure lurks behind a column and while it appears that he has managed to gather up five swords, he is apparently considering the risks involved in taking two that he seems to have left behind. We may be in a situation where someone has not told the complete truth or has somehow managed to undermine us through stealth and conniving.

However, the seven of swords does not always mean that we have been deceived. It may simply indicate a need to play our cards close to our chest and employ diplomacy or even guile to meet our objectives. This might simply be a time to stop and gather our thoughts. Much depends on what question we have asked or in placement for this card. We must look also for the possibility of hidden things being revealed or remorse on the part of someone who has wronged us.

The journey is underway. We may have a way to go to realize our goal but we have committed to a certain path. A ferryman moves two women across calm waters under a peaceful crescent moon. In the background we see a city. Perhaps we have fled the sanctuary of a place or situation that no longer serves us. Now is a time of transition and renewed hope. The swords emerge as though from the watery depths of our psyche; they can signify either the uncertainty of our thoughts about the current situation or our dreams and desires that will move us forward to the next chapter in life.

When this card is reversed or appears in a position of challenge within a tarot spread, we may find ourselves in a position where we are unable to move forward. In fact, turning the card upside down makes the image appear as though the figures are trapped within the swords.

Happy, happy, joy, joy! When the Three of Cups appears, it’s time to celebrate. Beautiful mermaid figurines grace three goblets, emphasizing the watery world of emotion. Three is a number for creativity; and in the suit of cups that energy is expressed by optimism and celebration with others whom we value. There is a strong sense of optimism. This card can represent comradery and gatherings of all kinds. It has particular significance in the world of the arts due to the theme of creativity as exemplified by the masks and the peacock feather.

Reversed or challenging placements of the Three of Cups may indicate waning enthusiasm for a current situation, rivalry, emotional conflict, or the loss of a friendship or community. There may even be a love triangle, especially if other cards point to this possibility.

Aces are usually about a beginning or start of something. This one is from the earthy physical realm. Sometimes an ace’s energy can feel lonely, but actually we have many animal helpers in clear view on this card. It would behoove us to allow the animals of this world to assist with the new endeavor of our family, resources and perhaps our physical body.

The challenge can be falling in to the trap of victimhood thinking that no one is there to help, when in fact it’s all been set up and planned out waiting for us water and nurture the growth.