0. DEATH

MIRROR CARD: THE FOOL

NEW BEGINNINGS - SECOND CHANCES

...In the beginning there is death. It is what we often fear most and know so little about. We imagine it as the soundless dark void where there is nothing, everywhere. But in this ora­cle, death marks the start. Perhaps, it is here that we can finally see death not as the impend­ing force of doom we so fear, but rather an es­cort to our next chapter. It is the end of a cycle and opens a door for a new lifetime to Unfold.

If death comes up in a reading, do not be alarmed. Take the hand that guides you as if it belonged to an old friend and grab tight­ly. For death in this oracle is a sign of life: it can represent a grand beginning, a second chance at living, or mastering two lives in one lifetime. Beginnings can also be restorative, and it is more often than not that we forget to realize the beauty in the infancy of things.

1.  THE CROW

MIRROR CARD: THE MAGICIAN

FORCE OF CREATION - MANIFESTATION •¿4s tf from nothing the Crow materialises. Emerald green ribbons of light shimmer

around the crow as it carries death away on its back. The Crow flies with certainty and it understands there is an appropri­ate direction to all things. That which comes must eventually go. While the crow may seem small, it is the magician, manifest­ing a strong current of energy from within.

2.    THE SWAN

MIRROR CARD: HIGH PRIESTESS

PROTECTIVE - GOOD OMEN - CLARITY

The Swan floats effortlessly across the glassy water scattering droplets in elegant patterns. She is at peace with her existence and under­stands that which is buried deep in the mind.

She is your guardian for all important magi­cal transitions and reconnections. With grace and warmth she unlocks your unconscious and reunites it with your conscious. As she drifts to the melody of the universe everything comes swirling back to you in a brilliant flash. Y>u feel more connected to yourself than ever before.

The Crow teaches us how to change energy into a force of creation. We can learn great things

from the Crow, but even greater things from ourselves. If you can will it, it can happen. You have called upon the Crow to manifest boundless creative energy. Let it fill you, and then exhale it back into the universe. When there is something in your life that you want, meditate on it. If it doesn’t already exist, cre­ate it. You will find that you naturally gravi­tate towards the paths that will get you there.

A glowing shield cascades down the neck of the brilliant red Swan. This shield represents

a protective presence in your life. The Swan is an omen for safe changes. If the swan comes up when you have a decision to make, take it as an affirmation that what you feel in your mind is what your heart needs too. It represents mental clarity, wisdom and a connection with your unconscious mind. If you’ve been waiting to take the plunge into something new, now is the time!

3.            THE PEACOCK H MIRROR CARD: THE EMPRESS

NURTURING - MERGING OPPOSITES

F Y)u come upon a glowing doorway in the middle of a shallow pool of water. The Pea­cock sits atop the door and its feathers cas­cade down with eyes that seem to follow your every move. As you lock eyes with the bird a feeling of ease washes over you. It is the gatekeeper between the physical world and the spirit plane. But it gives you assur­ance that you that moving forward will lead to another fertile world. The pulsing colors within the door call you towards it and you step through, unsure of what is to come.

The Peacock lives between two worlds, it is a reminder that it is possible to find a happy balance between things like work and love, the grounded and the spiritu­al. This card is about nurturing yourself and finding peace in the world you live in. When you see the Peacock in a reading it can also be representative of an increasingly strong bond to the earth or a need to reconnect with it. This can be a card that speaks about great unions of unlikely things and it asks us to keep an open mind whenever possible.

4.    THE PELICAN

MIRROR CARD: THE EMPEROR

STRUCTURE - CONTROL - DISCIPLINE

The Pelican is the first bird you encounter as you cross over to the Spirit Plane. It is the em­peror of the unknown; the glowing scepter in its claws filters the world you see and instead the Pelican shows you what must be seen. It is the guide for your self within yourself; it requests your deepest fears, sorrows and pains to come to the surface. For some, only mere hours are spent with the Pelican, for others it can be years. Once you have settled your phys­ical karmic debt the Pelican takes the debt into its scepter and grants you passage forward.

The Pelican essentially represents spirit plane boot camp. When it comes up in a reading it can be a symbol of structure and control, but it can also represent rigidity and cold­ness. If so, there may be a need to confront your inner self. When you see the Pelican, ask yourself if you are avoiding something that needs confrontation in order to move on or perhaps ask if you are being control­ling about something that requires lightness.

5. THE PHOENIX

MIRROR CARD: THE HIEROPHANT

SPIRITUALITY - ONENESS

you notice a fiery streak zipping across the space beyond you. Ibu call upon the Phoenix and it soars in the sky like a delicate explo­sion. The parade of colors streaming from the tail of the Phoenix contains traces of all of the goodness you have engendered in your life. With these memories guiding the giant bird, it dances in the sky in true free­dom celebrating your new awakening. And in the beauty of this moment, void of all in­hibitions, you realize you are finally free too.

If the Phoenix appears it is time for celebra­tion as you are approaching a new awakening and an internal holiness with the self. There is a magic bubbling inside of you that only needs your complete oneness in order to soar. Do not become too rigid in your expectations, there is an undeniable natural changeability that will happen within the self. Allowing patience and room for this spirtual awakening to take place will lead you to soar to greater heights.

6. SOULMATES

MIRROR CARD: THE LOVERS

DUALITY - CONNECTION

In a bright flash your soulmates wrap around you in a cosmic embrace. In this moment you feel safe and loved. We travel through time with these souls, and each one changes us into who we are meant to become. Some challenge us, and others lift us up when we are on the edge of the light. Through them you feel absolute love.

Throughout many lives, our soulmates build us into who we are meant to be. Like a song on repeat, we encounter the same souls over and over again. When this card shows up it asks us to take pause, reflect and appreciate the idea of this immortal con­nection. Open up to others, show them the real you and your deep connections will be bountiful. Be vulnerable, be content, be okay with being alone and learning about yourself. When you do this, you will find your relationships with others will only grow stronger and When you do encounter a soulmate, the spark will be unmistakable.

7. THE SPIRIT PLANE

MIRROR CARD: THE CHARIOT

REST - FEELING AT HOME

The Spirit Plane pulses with a warm magic that feels like home. The light here is a greenish hue, but feels warmer and brighter than any­thing felt on earth. The air is sweet and tran­quil, orbs of light float by you: these are souls. A constant melody seems to follow behind each one. As a soul in the spirit plane there is no con­flict or sadness. Life here is blissful, but with­out the bad it is difficult to discern the good.

When The Spirit Plane shows up in a reading take it as a suggestion for meditative rest and reflection. Appreciate what skills you have acquired and who you have become already at this point in your life. Know that you are a remarkable being and let it rejuvenate your weary soul. Then take these feelings and that internal power that you have acquired and hold on tight, because this next chapter is only just beginning. This is a card about becoming who you are and feeling at home with yourself and your surroundings. It can be worrisome for those who fear stillness, but stillness is sometimes the best move to make.

8. THE ORBS

MIRROR CARD: STRENGTH

BRAVERY - OVERCOMING FEAR

I# learn many things from the Orbs that we cannot learn on earth. These are wise souls who have lived lives upon lives and no lon­ger reincarnate into human form. They exist only in the Spirit Plane and know all there is to know. They are omnipresent and imbue lost souls with bravery and strength. While in the spirit plane they teach us about things we hardly remember on earth - The Cosmic Tree, Life Maps, Karma, Sacrifice and Past Lives. They remind us of the Maze and warn us about what comes after. The Orbs can never interfere or change the path of fate, they only shed light on things you already once knew.

When the Orbs comes up in a reading it is an exclamation point and declares that you have the bravery, determination and will power to overcome any obstacles that may come your way. Fear can cripple a power­ful mind so shake the shroud and chan­nel your fear into strength. Once you believe in yourself you will find many future challenges suddenly conquerable.

9.THE COSMIC TREE

MIRROR CARD:THE HERMT

REAFFIRMING-INNER TRUTH

We are told that The Cosmic Tree is at the epi­center of all souls. It is where we all come from and where we one day will return. It has had many names over time but at its roots is the collective unconscious unfolding for eternity. It is the Great Mother, the life source of all souls and the heart of the truth in all things. It has existed since the begin­ning of time and will exist long after we are gone. It is wise to not seek out The Cosmic Tree but rather to find comfort in its existence.

10.LIFE MAP

A Life Map is the blueprint of your complete history. Everyone has one and no two are the same. Some are simple and others much more complex. The Life Map contains traces the karmic debt we’ve acquired - the people we’ve loved and the ones we’ve wronged. It shows you where you’ve been and where you are go­ing. While each life map is different, they are all balanced in the end. Your inevitable fate, the cycles of you, illuminated and understood.

When you pull Life Map in a reading it is

If the Cosmic Tree comes up in a reading, it is offering guidance through the collec­tive unconscious. 'lake this as a positive af­firmation that the path you are on is the right one, and that in contemplation comes understanding and growth. Trust that the truth you seek is be buried within the fi­bers of your own being. Understand that knowing your inner truth may require iso­lation. Spend time with yourself, in the quiet there is a seed that needs nurturing.

to alert you to a larger cycle of experience and understanding. What is happening now will shape your future. There are moments in life where you will be victorious and mo­ments where you will fail. If things are feel­ing tough right now, know that you will learn from these lessons and come out stronger than before. Life is full of ups and downs. While some parts of fate are inevitable, there still is free will. If things are not going the way you had hoped then make a change.

11. KARMA

MIRROR CARD: JUSTICE

HONESTY - RESTORING BALANCE Karma is universal justice. It can never be con­trolled and will always restore the balance in all things. It is at the core of why we are brought together with people in our lives. Karma is like a complex knot you are trying to undo. We all start with an unknotted string and as life

goes on we have more karmic debt to untie. Karma brings clarity and truth through cause and effect. It is invisible to the naked eye, but is what tips the scales and what morphs uni­versal coincidences into cosmic enlightenment.

Karma is a card that asks for brutal honesty. It is easy to convince yourself that you have not wronged, but we all have. It is a part of being human. Don’t be afraid to try and mend broken relationships. The actions you take now will ripple far into the future. On the other-side of it, if you feel you have been wronged Karma will eventually restore bal­ance. In the end it is always the ultimate truth that is rewarded in kind. Be truthful with yourself, others will be truthful with you.

12. SACRIFICE

MIRROR CARD: THE HANGED MAN

move through things. Sometimes sacrifice can be an offering to a "“higher power* as an exchange for something you deeply desire, but we must be careful not to sacrifice too much that it we lose focus of our own morals and authentic self.

Sacrifice comes up in a reading when it may time to let something go. If sacrifice is in order then move through troubling times with the grace and strength you need to realize that your karmic debt is lessening. Whether big or small, sacrifice can feel like you are losing a limb. Letting go of some­thing is never an easy feat, but know’ that from sacrifice comes love and understanding. When we let go of one thing we often forget that we are also giving to something else.

13. PAST LIVES

MIRROR CARD: DEATH

EXPANSION - AWARENESS

One of the most important lessons learned in the Spirit Plane is of Past Lives. It can eas­ily be forgotten on earth, but is crucial in un­derstanding the journey of the soul. Each life you have lived is representative of a different awareness you have developed with the world. In each of these lives you have overcame ob­stacles and learned invaluable lessons that have given you the perspective that you hold to­day. Understand this is not your imagination but rather the distance of a memory, and that you are greater than yourself - in fact you have had many selves and have had many bodies.

Each past life you have lived influences the decisions and events of your current life. \bur fears, your dreams, your wants and desires. Xbur past lives are entangled in each choice you make, and the things that make you who you are. M>u have pulled this card to draw aware­ness to this. M?u are constantly expanding, new cycles are beginning and ending all the time. Take this spiritual lesson and let it shift you into the effervescent soul you wish to be.

14.THE MAZE

MIRROR CARD: TEMPERANCE

COMPROMISE - ADJUST EXPECTATIONS

You find yourself alone in The Maze - an end­less labyrinth of corridors and spirals that lead to many, many outcomes. There is an exit at the center of every circle, and you could just take anyone you walk by, but only some exits lead to a life meant for you. There are great lives you are meant to live buried deep in the Maze, but eventually have to walk towards one that calls your name, or you could spend a lifetime walking in vain.

As you walk by another spiral in the Maze, you here a sound calling you towards the cen­ter. It doesn’t feel perfect, but it fits and you’ve grown tired of looking. This card shows up when it is time to make a compromise. Ex­pectations do not always meet reality and that is just a fact of life. Sometimes the outcome is not what you were hoping for and a compro­mise is in order. Take the middle road, and cel­ebrate that you made it out of the Maze at all.

15.THE VESSEL

MIRROR CARD: THE DEVIL

MIRROR CARD: THE TOWER

COMPLEXITIES - MATERIALISM

The glow of a peculiar kissel draws you in. Like a familiar embrace from a partner you feel a radiating energy and edge closer to­wards it. It whistles a seductive song and you become fixated. All you can focus on is the vessel and it urges you to open it. Ignor­ing the inscriptions on the body, you remove the lid and everything around you goes dark.

The most beautiful vessels can sometimes contain the most tragic stories. As humans we all have problems that we don’t show on the surface. We fill ourselves with things that distract us from reality. The Wssel is much like a mask, it hides what is truly un­derneath. If this card has shown up it’s time to reign in your demons. Don’t let the ma­terialism, addictions and obsessions of this world cloud your brilliant light. It can be all too easy to get wrapped up in success that you start to lose touch with your soul. Even when the terrible is swallowing you whole there is still a light found in others. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

16.THE SHORE

TURBULENCE - UNFAMILIAR PLACE When the darkness subsides you find yourself on a foggy beach. Confused you look around and see nothing familiar. Did you make the wrong choice? The Shore seems of another world, fire rains from the sky and the air smells of soot. In the distance you see a grave­yard of broken ships. You travel towards the ships, unsure of what you are looking for or who you even are. As the waves pummel the cosmic floor, the heaviness that hangs in the air creeps into your mind. Why are you here?

The Shore is the rock bottom of the Spirit Plane. If this card has appeared in the wake of a disaster do not let the your sudden up­heaval define you. While your current ter­ritory may be unfamiliar, underneath the crashing waves of the shore sleeps the world you know well. Change is a part of break­ing new ground and some transitions can be harder than others. Take the time you need to adjust to your new reality, find daily comforts and embrace what you can of the familiar, it will make the unfamiliar feel more like home.

17. THE VEIL

MIRROR CARD: THE STAR

HOPE – REASSURANCE

Almost invisible, you feel a light Mil cascading down your being. Knowing anywhere could be better than where you came from, you push on, hoping for somewhere better on the other side. K)u emerge and notice a light. And then more lights start floating around you, bright­ening up the space you are in. Ibu start to feel a little lighter as well. The colors around you have returned and so has your will.

The Veil is a gentle reminder that hope is sometimes invisible. This card is a beacon - hope is arriving or it’s soon on the way. Hope can come in many forms and can feel as easy as flipping a switch. Yju’II be sur­prised how drastically things can go from dark to light, like a comet blazing across the night sky. Let yourself feel hopeful and your faith in the future will surely return. Look for small joys, remember the bright­ness of the sun and the magic of the stars.

18.THE BRIDGE

MIRROR CARD: THE MOON

ILLUSIONS - INTUITION

}bu come across a bridge. A strange breeze tosses specks of light around in the thick air. Y)U notice a figure standing on the other side of the bridge; it looks like you, or what you imagine yourself looking like. But as you step forward the space around you ripples like a mirage and distorts your vision. Is this an illusion? Frag­ments of your past and future memories reflect onto the bridge and then vanish. The figiire that was once at the other end of the bridge is no lon­ger there, and you find yourself in their place.

The Bridge is a card about illusions. If you pull it in a reading it can either be a warn­ing that something around you is not what it seems, or it could be a call for you to pay attention to your unconscious self. all have desires that are not necessarily resting on the surface. Sometimes we are unaware of what we want most in life. The Bridge is only a metaphor for this, in time you will see that it is constructed of only your ow’n illusions.

20. INFINITE PATHWAYS

MIRROR CARD: THE SUN

JOY - SUCCESS - GOOD CHANGES

Explosions of bright light surround you. You get caught up in the swirls of color and emo­tion flooding your being. This feels like happi­ness, but it looks different; you start noticing beauty in everything around you and Infinite Pathways for your future life. Ibu feel the mag­ic of the stars, the warmth of the sun and the illumination of the moon fill you. It is now that you realize your recent tumultuous jour­ney was only part of becoming a new being.

Infinite Pathways is an extremely positive card to pull in a reading. It speaks to the synchronicity with yourself and a willing­ness to change what asks to be changed. Take joy in this card, it is the pulsing magic alive in all good changes. All it asks of you is to radiate positivity and it will bring an abundance of goodness, unlock­ing pathways only thought to exist dreams.

21.THE UNKNOWN

REFLECTION - RECKONING - AWAKENING

A chilling gust of wind knocks you out of your state of ecstasy. Whatever bloom­ing happiness may have been left over from your recent enlightenment has faded into the Unknown. You’re unsure of what hap­pens now or what comes next. Ybu dont want to leave where you are, but the time has come to move on into the Unknown again.

The Unknown symbolizes the exterior forces we encounter in our lives that push us in un­familiar and sometimes unwanted directions.

These unconscious trajectories propel us more than we often realize. The Unknown will awaken you before you’re ready and so you must learn to move with it. It may not be the kind of awakening you would like, but it is sometimes what is necessary to move on. It is what creeps in on lonely nights and makes you question what you know to be true. This reck­oning is meant to test you, but you will come out the other side awakened and invigorated.

22. LIFE ON EARTH

MIRROR CARD: THE WORLD

FULFILLMENT - HARMONY

Giant hands lift you up, they pulse with love so deep you can feel it coursing through your be­ing. In this first embrace you are home in your new Life on Earth. When you are a young hu­man you can often recall your previous lives before being inside of this bodily vessel. It is comforting, it inspires you. This new life is ex­citing for a long time. But as you grow older, having spent more time on this planet, you start to forget your old soul. It seems so far away, a different life, and this is your life now. So you adopt this world as your own, forgetting the real one behind until the next time around. And with great harmony another cycle begins.

Life on Earth has existed on this planet for billions of years and you are here witness­ing it. When you see this card in a reading take it as a wonderful sign. It asks nothing of you but appreciation. Breathe in the air, feel it in your lungs and exhale back into the universe. You are alive, and that is enough.

23.? SLEEPING SHIPS

rest - INSPIRATION - GROWTH

A graveyard of sleeping ships sprinkled across the forest floor paints a scene of another world forgotten. The world here has ended many times, but through small bangs and persistent whispers life has always found a way back.

We expect things only grow in an upwards trajectory but this is not always the case. We search for inspiration expecting it to be where we once found it. While some parts of your inspiration may feel like they are withering now, new inspiration will grow in the shadows. It will plant seeds for fu­ture thoughts and future epiphanies and you will grow and find new paths. These are the things we learn from Sleeping Ships. And that is the beauty of being human - we are always growing, even when we’re resting.

Readers may opt to take Sleeping Ships out from their deck, as it is not a part of the original Arcana, The choice is yours to make.

THE MINOR ARCANA-LIFE ON THE EARTH

The final card of the Major Arcana, Life on A takes us to the next 56 cards of the

< These cards explore what it means to i^ei soul experiencing life on earth. The 56 minor Arcana split up as follows: The Suit f Embers, The Suit of Lotuses, The Suit of Trees, The Suit of Birds and lastly, the Suit of Beings. The final section on Beings covers all of what we would normally call the court cards. Again, it’s the major dif­ference between this deck and a tarot deck.

In the first suit, The Spark of Embers, the soul embarks on its first journey on earth after spending time in the spirit plane. It begins with the mystical flame and takes you on a quest that chal­lenges and inspires the soul. During this suit we encounter the devastation of fire but also the ability to turn this pow­erful element into a force of creation.

In the Dance of Lotuses, the soul is recon­nected to the heart at the Wellspring. Domi­nated by emptiqiis, the heart searches for bal­ance and freedom to love. During this suit we learn about pain and love and the intercon­nectedness of the two. We celebrate unions and connections and personal empower­ment through understanding deep emotions.

In the Flight of Birds, the soul and the heart are reintroduced to the mind. It is here at the base of Wise Mountain that the soul must journey through the cavities of the mind to reach a point of clarity and understanding. In this suit we witness frustration, internal strug­gles and mental anguish, but we also learn about rest, reflection and mental precision.

In the Growth of Trees, the soul, heart and mind are fused together with the body. It is during this suit that we experience labor, wealth, leisure and decay. It all starts with the luminescent sprout and through hard work and dedication we learn to grow from our challenges and foster our strengths.

Finally, in the Importance of Being, we expe­rience the wide range of characteristics, skills and hardships that we encounter as humans. This suit is the largest suit of the five and includes sixteen identities that we all can ex­hibit. These identities tackle the strengths and flaws of the soul, heart, mind and body. You are not one of these identities, but all. This suit gives us the intricacies of what makes us.

THE SPARK OF EMBERS

CREATIVITY - DESTRUCTION - FORESIGHT -PROTECTION

element: fire

SIGNS: ARIES, LEO, SAGITTARIUS

Embers is a suit that sparks the beginning of human life. Fire was a turning point in human history that allowed technology to propel us even beyond the wildest of dreams. It is an element that stokes fear and devasta­tion in the hearts of many, and rightfully so.

Within this suit you will find all things that relate to creativity and destruc­tion. But fire was necessary for humans to survive, and like the soul stirring in­side you, it must be stoked to stay alive. If you notice many Embers cards in a read­ing it is speaking to a matter of the soul. Perhaps it is drawing your attention to your creativity and passions. Listen to the Embers, they are wise and all-knowing.

ACE OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: ACE OF WANDS

CREATION - WILL POWER - INSPIRATION You find yourself on the forest floor and as you pick yourself up a multi-colored flame bursts into the air. A deep grumble erupts from the heart of the flame and it flickers and dances in the darkness. Ibu search for what created the mystical flame, but find nothing underneath. Then from within the flame you hear a deep sigh and the fire vanishes back into the night air leaving you feeling invigo­rated and alive, but cold again in the dark.

This mystical flame was born from some­thing unusual and unseen - it holds a potent energy unmatched with that of common fire. It only calls upon your willpower to make it grow. In a reading, the mystical flame is a metaphor for a surge of creativity sparking from an unknown source. It can represent a burning desire to start something new. It urges us to build upon this spark and nurture it rather than question it. It will not al­ways be there to get you started, but when it is, take it as a gift from the universe

TWO OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: TWO OF WANDS

PLANNING - DECIDING - LEAVING HOME

You stumble across a peculiar monument in the forest. Barefooted stone women linked in arms seem to have frozen mid-dance. Then you notice a heel lift off the ground, and then another. Soon their motion begins to pick up and they spin in the night. Flames twirl from the heat of the dancers movements and what was once a statue is now completely alive.

When the stone dancers show up in a read­ing it indicates a readiness for movement and an opportune time to expand for new perspective. Perhaps you have been stag­nant recently, or have fallen into your com­forts. You are not at the beginning or the end of something, but near the middle. It is crucial to make moves and make them soon. You don’t know how long the mo­mentum will last before it begins to slow.

THREE OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: THREE OF WANDS

LOOKING AHEAD - RAPID GROWTH

A woman crowned with three flames floats off the ground as she is anchored by her two companions. Distracted by her pre­monitions she spots danger approaching and the devastation that lies ahead. Be­neath her, a reflection of her present and the dancers, a symbol of her the past. She lives outside of the bounds of time and must choose a direction in order to survive.

The sibyl sees all there is to come. Her psy­chic intuition can be emotionally crip­pling at times, but with streamlined focus it can offer a chance at rapid growth and most importantly, survival. As humans we all have the ability to predict and plan for future problems through adapting and anticipating. Learn from the sibyl - look forward and plan ahead for any pos­sible outcome and you will see a chance for rapid growth in the near future.

FOUR OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: FOUR OF WANDS

COMMUNITY - HOME - CELEBRATION

In the heart of the woods you find an old wooden shrine radiating a peaceful magi­cal glow. Within the shrine are four can­dles, a bowl of spring water and a figure offering a blessing. Everything housed in the shrine is protected from the pummel- ing rain and lightning above. Small flags adorning the roof are scrawled with green glyphs that offer good luck, fortune, time for celebration and peace. Perhaps these si­gils protect the shrine, for even in a wild storm the candles have always stayed lit.

The shrine shows itself to us when we are approaching a midpoint in our jour­ney. It reminds us that the work is not over yet, but that does not mean we can’t take a pause to celebrate and self care. Your journey will be made much easier with proper rest and reflection. Often when we power through things without stopping, we may get there faster, but not as well off.

FIVE OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: FIVE OF WANDS

DESTRUCTION - CONFLICT - STRUGGLE

After the peacefulness of the shrine you are met with blazing stark contrast. Five trees engulfed in flames, one struck by lightning,! the others swallowed by a pool of molten lava. This hellscape is a drastic shift from where you came from, and as you look back you wish you had heeded the warnings.

If this card comes up it may represent a serious conflict with your outside world, things may already be in turmoil and out­side forces are inflaming the situation. The brawl is causing you to feel locked in place where the only outcome is complete de­struction. Don’t let the flames of this fight consume you, you will need your strength for future fights. If you feel like you are being overcome by a single burden find a way to alliviate the pressure. Talk to those around you, you are likely not alone in this

SIX OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: SIX OF WANDS

VICTORY - MINOR SUCCESS

After the harrowing difficulties of the Five of Embers you are met with not one, but six suns rising. The earth is rewarding your determination with a display of its surreal beauty, painting the sky in brilliant deep oranges and reds. The pool of lava has steadied its movement as if it, too, is appre­ciating the immense beauty of the moment.

Six suns rising shows itself when we need to recognize a victory. You have reached a point in your process where you can fi­nally see how far you have come. While your journey is not over yet, it is okay to let yourself be absorbed in this mo­ment, even your minor successes are a gift worth celebrating. When you start to appreciate yourself, you will find that you are capable of so much more.

SEVEN OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: SEVEN OF WANDS

SELF PRESERVATION - DEFENSE

■*4 luminous grimiore sits atop a rock in the center of the magma. Seemingly unaffected by the seven towering flames, it s flipped open to a page on an old protection spell. As you focus your eyes a phoenix of fire bursts out of the hook and into the swirling sky

The self preservation of the Book of the Phoenix is a uniquely surreal thing. It has existed, long before time and through its defenses will likely persevere unscathed you must let your survival instincts kick through many challenging times to come. If this card shows itself in a reading, it is time to use your wits to protect and defend yourself. for may be surrounded by con­flicting opinions and external forces trying to bring you down, but remember that you have all the resources you need to persevere.

EIGHT OF EMBERS

RAPID ACTION - QUICK DECISIONS

A loud explosion catches you off guard and a plume of dark black smoke spills into the sky. It's mid-day but the sky is dark from the soot clouding the air. Deafening booms echo in the distance and the ground is hot with fire. This is a time of war and you have arrived at an inopportune moment.

This is a dark card and something you hoped you’d never live to see. This card has shown up as an alert - rapid action may be required at any moment.

Waiting in place is not an option anymore. This is not a card for the faint at heart, it asks much of you and you must be willing to give it. You must learn to be comfort­able executing a big decision on your own. Make moves before you are taken down.

NINE OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: NINE OF WANDS

RESILIENCE - GRIT - LAST STAND

The earth shakes and lets out a grumble I unlike anything you’ve heard before. Fire| spills out from the head of the volcano and shoots into the sky. A spiral of smoke swirls I around the explosion and nine rivers of lava stream down the face of the mountain. This/ j is it, the climax of your journey. What you do now will determine the rest of your story.

The erupting volcano churning out fire in the distance may cause you to rethink your entire plan. Ybu’ve been through it all and you are exhausted and this just I seems like the finale you didn’t need. This is your last push, you can see the end in the distance and know that if you can make it there, everything will be okay. When this card shows up, don’t let the fatigue set in, you are nearly there. Be resilient and push on with whatever determina­tion you have left to finish your quest.

TEN OF EMBERS

MIRROR CARD: TEN OF WANDS

ACCOMPLISHMENT - RESPONSIBILITY

On the other side of the eruption a mir­acle seems to be occurring. The ten flames careening from the sky are turn­ing into strange alchemical fire. As the fire strikes the ground, it evaporates into water leaving seeds of life in its place.

You are at a point where you can now measure your accomplishments with great satisfaction. But this brilliant achievement comes with a deep sense of responsibil­ity. When this card arrives it reminds us that the achievements we desire in life do not come free of burden. There are many invisible intricacies involved that come to­gether to make something great. Now you must be conscious of it. You must know when to dim your flame when dark­ness is required for others to blaze for­ward and when to brighten your flame when times call for you to take the lead.

THE DANCE OF LOTUSES

Love - Happiness - Heartbreak – Infatuate

ACE OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: ACE OF CHALICES

“Water. Love takes form and quenches the soul."

element: water

SIGNS: PISCES, CANCER, & SCORPIO The suit of Lotuses begins with the well­spring. Much like the suit of Chalices, the suit of Lotuses explores the emotion of be­ing human. It tackles wonderful things like love, but it also finds itself wrapped in the emotions of loss and devastation. Water dictates the placement of civilizations and allows life to thrive. The duality of water brings us life but we can’t always control it. It can drown us, destroy everything we’ve created, submerge us in its grasp. It reminds us that to have the good we must also understand the balance of the bad. If you come across many Lotus cards in a reading it is alerting you to a matter of the heart. Hear the reading out, it may illuminate something you were not previously aware of

ACE OF LOTUSES

NEW FEELINGS - EMOTIONAL SURPLUS

A golden lotus spills light-like honey down its petals and into the glistening water below. Whatever is burbling up from the heart of the lotus seems to be an endless wellspring of emotion and love. The nectar illuminating ev­erything it touches with a moment of renewed spirituality and appreciation for the world.

The wellspring offers an infinite source of emotion as it cleanses everything around it, allowing space for new feelings to grow. Drink from the flowing gold, it will nourish your spirit. When this card comes up in a reading it is a sign that you are about to embark on a new emotional journey. Embrace this, do not find fear in new emotions but rather adventure - it is sure to provide a sense of rejuvenation.

TWO OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: TWO OF CHALICES

UNITY - PARTNERSHIP - CONNECTION

Two lovers glide across the water in a mo­ment of picturesque partnership. Color paints the sky and reflects on the beauty below. Flowers bloom in brilliant hues and dance in the breeze. Perhaps it is a perfect mo­ment. As they float in front of the footbridge a kiss transforms the world around them.

This is a card about connections and partner­ships with another person. It speaks of true unity and the indescribable feeling of con­necting with another soul. When you pull this energetic card in a reading it is a strong sign of a deep connection with another. Take it as an affirmation that sometimes you don’t have to do it alone. Good company and a trusting relationship can also make you feel secure. Revel in the beauty of connection

THREE OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: THREE OF CHALICES

COEXISTENCE - SYNCHRONICITY

The opalescent seaside temple glows in the afternoon sun. It appears to you like some­thing out of a fairy tale, it looks unreal and inexplicably magical. Three friends pirouette outside towards the glaring sun as three boats pass by in front of the temple in beauti­ful synchronicity. In front of you the three lo­tuses dancing in gleeful harmony. The world is aligned for a single wondrous second.

If there was a card about natural synchronic­ity, this is it. In a reading this can represent universal alignment with your surround­ings. Like a symphony each part unfolding in harmonious beauty. Rejoice in the presence of this card, it finds the best in coexistence with your surroundings. If you do not feel it already, look for it, it is there. It is when we are in need of a little luck or beauty, that it shows up in the most unusual places.

FOUR OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: FOUR OF CHALICES

CONTEMPLATION - DISCONNECTEDNESS

Four lotuses toss around in an unexpected wave. The first is about to be thrashed about and submerged underwater and the three others are sure to follow. Behind them a boat is tied to the dock and will likely be the next casualty of the growing wave. The sky above looks peaceful and doesn't seem to reflect the tormenting waters below. Something is off and the imbalance is only growing.

This is a card of utter disconnectedness. It finds itself in a reading when there is a sharp imbalance in things, but it suggests that it is the approach that needs correct­ing. Vbur attention on what is around you has diminished and therefore your outlook on the world has lessened. Take this flood as a wake up call, or a future reminder to im­merse yourself in something new so that you can appreciate with the world around you because one day it may not be there anymore’

FIVE OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: FIVE OF CHALICES

LOSS - GRIEF - SELF-PITY

A giant wave crashes into the harbor swal­lowing ships in its merciless grasp. One has already sunken well below the sur­face and in moments the others will soon meet a similar fate. As for the lotuses, they seem to be withstanding the force­ful wave, yet beneath the surface their stalks are being tugged and ripped from the soil they were once firmly planted in.

There is no easy way to put it, this is a card of loss. The ships have no chance of surviving the tumultuous surf and complete devasta­tion leaves a bitter mark on the scene. This is a reminder that sometimes things are out of your control. Loss is a part of living, it is a sad fact that finds home in heartache. Grief can engulf the heart and it opens av­enues for more uncomfortable feelings to thrive. Let the grief take you but move through it with grace, knowing that time will eventually heal and the tide will recede.

SIX OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: SIX OF CHALICES

FAMILIARITY - HAPPY MEMORIES

M single lotus has stayed above the domi­neering waves. Its companions have been completely submerged by the wa­ter but this lotus offers a glimmer of hope. Perhaps when the water does re­cede they will survive to see another day.

When this card shows up it signifies an op­portunity to rise above the challenge. While some of the lotuses may seem to be drowning, the one that has persevered remains, not all is lost. This is a time to heal what wounds you can and reflect on the happy memories. Even if a situation has been soured by unfortunate events, there were still aspects that you can cherish. Perhaps things have turned out this way so that you may grow from this expe­rience and move forward a greater being

SEVEN OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: SEVEN OF CHALICES

CHOICES - DAYDREAMING

Under the water a new world unfolds. Life has adapted and now various fish and amphibians thrive in the recent flood, opening up new opportunities for growth. It is a symbol of duality, two worlds ex­isting simultaneously. For many, the new rush of water is welcomed. For oth­ers it may be an opportunity to adapt.

You find yourself in immersed in a wondrous new world. The magic that flows through the teal waters is alluring and somewhat intoxicating. This card shows up when you have been living in two worlds as a way of not choosing one. You may be feeling over­whelmed by decisions and instead have cho­sen to retreat into another daydream. It is healthy to fantasize having two lives, but if too much time is spent in between you will wake up feeling not a part of either. Feel fully in it, get caught up in the wonder of one.

EIGHT OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: EIGHT OF CHALICES

WALKING AWAY - DISILLUSIONMENT

In the underwater world, eight lotuses sway on long stalks and dance to the song of the humpback whale twirling above. At the bottom of the ocean sits the ruins of a lost city. Perhaps from a long forgotten civilisation or even from the recent catastrophic flood. Either way the inhabitants are gone and the city has been reclaimed by the water dwellers.

The presence of these ruins asks you to move on from something that has long since moved on from you. It can take time to realize some­thing has ended especially when it is not something you have come to rely on anymore. This is not a difficult leaving behind, but more of a decluttering. There is no need to hold on to the extra weight, you will find simplify­ing your life will cause the disillusionment of dissatisfaction to fade away. Allow time to mourn the loss, but when you are ready be like the whale and swim wistfully away.

NINE OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: NINE OF CHALICES

SATISFACTION - EMOTIONAL STABILITY A golden wave thrusts into the air car­rying nine lotuses upwards. This grav­ity defying miracle must be the source of the catastrophic flood in the previous cards. The vertical water wall be should be intimidating, but here it almost has a serene quality. The lotuses move across the wave in a joyful dance nearly float­ing in the air as they jump from crest to crest. They work in unison with the magic wave, detached from their stalks, preparing for a mystical journey ahead.

The magic wave is a card of pure satisfac­tion and emotional stability. Sometimes this feeling of stability is unexpected and un­like anything you’ve experienced before. When it shows up let this moment of won­der wash over you. It is a pleasant surprise and the luxury of this level of satisfaction is not something often easily come by. Like any other natural phenomenon it offers a glimpse at the inner magic of the universe.

TEN OF LOTUSES

MIRROR CARD: TEN OF CHALICES

APPRECIATION - BEAUTY - PEACE

last, a time of peace. Birds sing as they fly through the cool spring air and the sunrise bursts into the sky be­hind the green hills. The lotuses bloom in unison surely influenced by, the. bur­bling wellspring. All along, it was the wellspring that has caused all the turmoil of the previous cards, but it has also brought all the beauty, a true lesson in the duality of emotion.

This card is a symbol of reflection, apprecia­tion and bliss. It does not ask anything of you other than to experience life as it was truly meant to be - uninhibited by clouded emo­tions, and completely absorbed in the beauty ahead. You have journeyed far and experi­enced a wide range of emotions, some of which have left you feeling uneasy. Let yourself get lost in the tranquility of right here and now, a perfect moment of calm and one that is meant to be enjoyed and cherished.

THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS

Absence - Loss - Clarity - Truth

"Air. It directs the breeze and guides the mind to enlightenment.”

element: air

signs: libra

At the foot of Wise Mountain a cold wind whips across your face. You have climbed this high, looking for the truth of being human, but these heights come with the pains of going back down. The Suit of Birds is ruled by air and speaks of all things that relate to the mind, both the mental anguish and the freedom it gains from true clarity. Like the Suit of Swords, the Suit of Birds attempts to explore the intricacies of the human mind, and the way it wrestles with the soul for room at the top. When you notice many Birds in a reading it may be a sign to listen to your mind and what it needs. The mind can often be tormented by both internal and external forces, but when it is free to think it will overcome many things the heart and body could not.

ACE OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: ACE OF SWORDS

BREAKTHROUGH - CLARITY

An eerie wind blows through the air, mid­night is here. The wind whispers something inaudible in your ear and then disappears. Known to many as Wise Mountain, this is a place of pilgrimage for those who seek truth. If you are brave enough to climb to the beak of the great bird you will be re­warded with crisp clarity. Even just star­ing into the birds eye from the base of the mountain imbues the looker with a sharp understanding of the path to follow.

V>u have climbed to the beak of Wise Moun­tain and as you gaze into the valley below an instantaneous lucidity washes over you. This is a powerful card to pull in a reading. It is the ace of the mind and symbolizes a great breakthrough and honing mental clarity. If it hasn’t happened yet this breakthrough is soon to come. Wise mountain asks only for patience and trust and the truth will the guide you

TWO OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: TWO OF SWORDS

WASTED ENERGY - UNFOCUSED

The wind begins to pick up and a figure pulls two heavy bells across the snowy floor. One broken and of no use, they still refuse to let go of the extra burden. In the background another figure plays the singing bowls but they can t be heard over the broken bowls being dragged on the snowy ground.

When this card shows up it asks you to assess the things you have been spending your time on. Is it the best use of your energy? Mind­lessly performing tasks just to get them done will result in a mediocre outcome. Rather than trying to shoulder too many tasks, make a plan to focus your attention on one thing at a time. Outline what your future goals are and decide what is most important for now.

THREE OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: THREE OF SWORDS

HEARTBREAK - SUFFERING - GRIEF

Pummeling from the sky, a triad of white doves falls to the snowy ground below. Three red arrows straight to the heart, these poor doves never stood a chance at survival. Predator no where to be found, leaving only the wind as a witness io the doves demise. For what purpose did these creatures have to give their lives?

The Three of Birds is a heartbreaking card that sends the mind for a spin. If you are the slain dove you likely didn’t stand a chance. It speaks of an unfair advantage of the oppos­ing party, that for no noticeable payoff other than self enjoyment. If you are the predator your sly actions have catapulted a life into turmoil, and you must ask yourself if that move was even yours to make. If you are feeling guilty about something try and ap­proach the situation, see if you can resolve it on better terms so you may clear your mind.

FOUR OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: FOUR OF SWORDS

RESTORATION - CONTEMPLATION

Telescope aimed at the stars, the observatory looks at the infinity of space gathering what­ever knowledge there is to obtain. The lime green moon illuminates the scene below as a gentle wind rustles the sycamore trees that dapple the white landscape with a burst of col­or. This is a quiet moment, a chance to pause from the harrowing cards that came before it.

The observatory symbolizes a place of

contemplation, restoration and reflection. It asks you to take a moment and think about your place in this vast universe. In comparison to the sky you are but just a speck. Rejoice in the fact that you are alive, and try to restore your faith in the world through wonder. If this card has appeared in a reading amidst a burning question, it asks us to pause before we act. Perhaps an­swers are not what are needed but rather re­flection. Much can be gained from looking within and assessing what is around you. When you really take note of the grandness of it all your problems will become smaller.

FIVE OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: FIVE OF SWORDS

AMBITION - WIN AT ALL COSTS

Caught in mid air, two warring eagles fight over a place on the cliffs edge. During the tussle the mother eagle carelessly knocks her own egg out of the nest and sends it plunging down the cliff-side. On this cold windy night, winning the battle is the only chance of survival, unless of course one chooses to look for another place to perch.

The brawling- birds are too caught up in vic­tory to notice their surroundings. The one defending its own nest is losing the fight and knocking its future fledgling out of ex­istence. This card has showed , up to let you know that a "win at all costs" mentality is never the right approach. Even if it may feel like you are coming out ahead, you are still losing something with this mode of thinking. Ambition is only a good qual­ity when it brings positivity with it.

SIX OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: SIX OF SWORDS

OUT OF CONTROL - LEAVING BEHIND

Si-v fighter planes sweep through the val­ley quickly advancing towards their target. But for one plane this is the last flight. It's leaking fuel and spiraling downwards when suddenly a sharp wind shifts and launches the plane directly into the purple valley. Perhaps the pilot will be lucky enough for a water landing, but that is now up to fate.

The wind plays no helping hand in this card, rather it is the reaper for the pilot. This can be a heavy card to have in your spread. It doesn’t speak kindly to favor and instead suggests that sometimes your own fate is simply out of your control. When you find yourself in an uncontrollable situ­ation try to move through the transition with as much composure as you can. Trust that the universe will work things out.

SEVEN OF BIRDS

OBSTACLE - TACTICS - STRATEGY

A flock of seagulls flap their wings in for- mation above the mountainous terrain. With the wind as a guide they journey as a single unit bound for something new. Beneath them a river runs through the valley dipping behind the snowy moun­tains and then reappearing moments later.

Only the brave would dare to cross this treacherous terrain. When this card shows up it is a placeholder for a strategy you must soon devise. Some rocky roads may , be approaching and it is ill advised to ap­proach haphazardly. Instead you will need I to learn from the birds in order to plan ac­cordingly, do so and you will make it to the other side with much ease. A carefully thought-out maneuver will catapult you much further than approaching with haste.

EIGHT OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: EIGHT OF SWORDS

ENTRAPMENT - SELF-VICTIMIZATION

The wind has picked up with increasing speed and has formed into a gargantuan tornado. The flock of birds has disbanded, each now just trying to survive the event. Yet the tor­nado starts to pull everything around it in­wards leaving little chance for escape. Brace yourself from the impending windy obstacle.

NINE OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: NINE OF SWORDS

ANXIETY – HOPELESSNESS

The cloaked figure points their bow towards the sky aimlessly. They seem to be preoccupied with ramblings in their head to even notice they've been firing arrows at will. Agitated, anxious, and traumatised the figure steps closer and closer to the edge of the precipice. The voices only seem to multiply as arrow after arrow after arrow is fired into the cold whipping wind. If the archer continues to be so reckless they may topple into the chasm.

When the tornado shows up in a reading you can expect a certain level of destruc­tion and self-victimization to follow,. Per­haps the situation has spiraled into some­thing unmanageable and it is hurling right towards you. Don’t pity yourself for being stuck here, part of it was your own doing. The imprisonment you may be feeling is self imposed. Move through it and exit the de­struction with as much dignity as you can.

TEN OF BIRDS

MIRROR CARD: TEN OF SWORDS

DIFFICULT ENDING - BETRAYAL

Arriving at the scene too late, you find the carcass of a calf, You made it this far, through all of the mental exhaustion only to be met with complete loss. Picked apart by vultures, othing is left of the calf but bones. Unfortunately, not all endings are joyful. Sometimes in the end we are met with sad­ness, let it be brief and let it be known.

When you draw back your bow it is cru­cial that you are in a state of mental clar­ity. If you let the anxiety and hopelessness set in, the bickering voices in your head can become overpowering. This is a card of mental anguish, and a lesson must be learned from the archer. If you are not of clear mind lower you weapons and take a calmer approach when you are ready. There is no shame in retreating until a later day.

You are at the end of a chapter and you had hoped for a resolution that would leave you better off. But here it is not the case. This card shows when we are met with difficult endings. It often speaks of betrayal, de­ception and something being wrongfully terminated. This ending was out of your control, so it is important to understand the impact of it, but not to dwell on it. If you spend too long picking apart the rea­sons why it went south it will eat you alive. Appreciate that it existed at all and move onwards into your next chapter.

THE GROWTH OF TREES

Wealth - Property - Labor - Leisure

“Trees. The growth of working will work it's ways."

element: earth

SIGNS: TAURUS, VIRGO, CAPRICORN

'The suit of trees is the final suit in the jour­ney of the soul, heart, mind and body. It speaks of wealth and poverty and is ruled by the physical body. Much like the suit of pen­tacles, the suit of trees is about work, money, material goods and the relationships that are affected by these things that control human existence. During this suit the soul hides buried deep behind work, wishing it could remind the mind of life and the heart of love. When you notice many trees in a reading it may be sign that you are either focused on w^rork or too attached to the material. Do not let yourself become caught up in the trivialities of human kind, too much concern for the material can lead the soul to wither.

ACE OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: ACE OF PENTACLES

OPPORTUNITY - PROSPERITY

The sun rises behind a range of blue moun­tains and as your vision focuses you no­tice a promising sprout hovering above the dry vast desert, undoubtedly a mi­rage. Here you are in human form, bare­foot on the hot broken ground, with nothing to your name. Everything in your mind, heart and soul urges you to reach forward and grab it, possess it, and make it grow.

It can be hard to feel, but the seed of something new is there - give it the space it needs to grow and it w’ill blossom into something incredible. The sprout is an uplifting card to see in a reading. You are an intuitive person and w’ith a clear mind and an honest heart you will be able to tackle whatever new work comes your way. Once the opportunity has presented itself, strike the ground and get to Work.

TWO OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: TWO OF PENTACLES

BALANCE - ADAPTABILITY

Carefully positioned rocks balance atop one another in a sprawling wasteland. The mer­ciless hot sun beats down on a figure careful­ly carrying a vessel of fresh water across the cracked earth. Against all odds two small sprouts have broken through and have found a way to survive. With a source of water and light, they just might grow into fruitful trees.

The adaptability of the two sprouts is some­thing we could all learn from. But this is a many sided card, for it also speaks to the partnership of the water and the land, without which the sprouts would die. When it shows up in a reading this card speaks to the importance of work relationships. This card asks us to be adaptable and to compromise when needed in order to strengthen the balance of the collaboration.

THREE OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: THREE OF PENTACLES

HARD WORK - WILLING TO GROW

After spending time in the hot desert tend­ing to the stubborn soil there is finally a moment of blooming satisfaction and re­lief. A puffy cloud covers the harsh sun and offers a chance for cooling down. The sprouts have grown into majestic joshua trees and flowers and other flora have found a new home in the cracks on the surface.

There is nothing more satisfying than see­ing your hard work pay off. Especially when it involves physical labor. When this card shows up it is a sign of your strong determi­nation and willingness to grow. The work you have spent endless hours on is starting to bear fruit. This card is a sign to keep going, your work is not done yet but you are surely heading in the right direction.

FOUR OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: FOUR OF PENTACLES

GREED - MATERIALISM

Glorious lavender spills out across the land. The air smells intoxicating and the floral aroma seems to dance in the wind. In the fields, a group of day laborers pick the crop waiting for the sun to go down. Meanwhile a tractor drives towards the market to deliver the day’s work, collecting ₍ the majority of the profits from the labor.

This disparity of wealth is not uncommon and is something we still see today. If you | have pulled this card your feeling of dis­connectedness and apathy, or even anger, towards the situation may not be wrong. "Your insecurities have a place and they need to be confronted. "Ybu’re putting in the work and not getting nearly the same reward back in return. Sadly the grasp of material wealth is strong and intoxicating, and for some they cannot see through it. If you feel that your time is not valued, confront the problem. If it still does not work itself out it may be time to put your energy elsewhere.

FIVE OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: FIVE OF PENTACLES

FINANCIAL LOSS - ILLNESS

A fatal rot sweeps across the land caus­ing utter devastation. Five withered trees line the grim scene, branches reaching up towards the sun for hope. The crop that was thriving here is now dead, the soil poisoned from chemicals and from being overworked. You can still smell the death

lingering in the air and there is little oppor­tunity to nurture new life here any time soon.

A dark purple cloud sw^Teeps across the sky ready to eclipse the sun. Everything you have worked for has been destroyed and you have little faith in the future. 'You may be at rock bottom but don’t wallow too long in your self pity, instead learn from this. Spending time with your loss and grieving for what is gone will be the only way to move on from it. Hardships will always have a way of setting us back, but it is up to you how you overcome it.

SIX OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: SIX OF PENTACLES

ABUNDANCE - GIVING - GRATITUDE

A bright haze rolls through the hills cas- 1 coding across the background of a back-lit proud oak tree. The farm is bountiful this al time of year and the harvest is nearly here. 1 The fertile ground is speckled with pops of | bright color and after the rottening that came before this abundance is welcomed. 1

The harvest provides hope and comfort || with the copious crop overflowing. This card appears when you have come into an 1 excess of good fortune. Unlike the Four of Trees, this card represents the other side | of greed - giving. Knowing the pain of j the rot you have the understanding needed | to share your wealth with those less for­tunate than you. Even if you do not have a an abundance, have gratitude for what you do have. Your generosity and kind­ness will come back tenfold and be the roots of many happy memories to follow.

SEVEN OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: SEVEN OF PENTACLES

PURPOSE - REWARD

The marketplace is alive with vendors slinging fruits and vegetables. Each has their place here and a sense of hard work and purpose surges through the air. Money is being traded, crops are being sold and the family of oak trees surround­ing the market seem to thrive off of this energy. It is a prosperous time for all.

You arrive at the market ready to sell your harvest. Your fruits are ripe and their sweet aroma fills the air. People flock to your stand ready to spend their hard earned cash. When this card shows itself it is a sign of prosperity. You have invested much of your time and energy into your work and you will soon be rewarded. Your patience will bring you purpose, stability and success.

EIGHT OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: EIGHT OF PENTACLES

PRODUCTIVITY - SPECIALTY - SKILLS

A small city nestled in with the trees buzzes with life, scenes playing out in each win­dow of every house. The tree lined city is filled with people who are skilled in vari­ous unique trade. Alone, each person is a master of their craft, but when brought together they thrive in all areas of life.

When the Eight of Trees shows up in a reading it is a symbol of great accomplish­ments. You have mastered your skill and have now become somewhat of a specialist. This is in part due to your ability to be a productive member of society and stream­lining your focus. You now have something unique to offer and it will be sought after by others. Don’t shy away when people come to you for your advice or skills, take it as a sign of your masterful growth.

NINE OF TREES

MIRROR CARD: NINE OF PENTACLES

SOPHISTICATION - STABILITY - LUXURY

The grand place boasts opulence and luxury. Steep spires jut out into the sky and the ruby dome shines in the last of the dusk light. Here behind the palace is a garden with a tree that seems to have taken inspiration from the grand palace itself, shooting upwards into the sky. The giant tree is satisfied here in the shade of the monumental structure and so are the eight other trees encircling the garden.

I The Grand Palace is a visual representa­tion of the sophistication, stability and \ luxury that comes with hard work. When this card appears it is a symbol of great '» wealth approaching. Whatever you have been diligently working towards is about to transform into physical reward. Pam­per yourself, enjoy the finer things in life. There is nothing wrong with imbibing in your prosperity. The challenge here is to not let the material aspects of success swallow you completely. Stay humble and remem­ber that things were not always this way.   ______ 93

TEN OF TREES

MIRROR CARD:  TEN OF PENTACLES

FULFILLMENT - DREAMS COMING TRUE

The full moon beams in the night sky, illu­minating the gargantuan tree that has over­taken the jeweled tower. Complete fusion be­tween the rapidly growing tree and the tower has created a hybrid of beauty. The jeweled tower supporting the colossal tree and the tree offering shade from the harshness of day.

While we find ourselves back in the desert, we now’ have the foundation and determi­nation to overcome adversity, knowing that hardships can be made easier by working to­gether. Through the suit of trees we witness mankind working to coexist with nature. The jeweled tower is a card that speaks to fulfillment of dreams. When it shows up it is a sign that this true joy is sitting there ready for you to grab it. It is a greater feel­ing than any material possessions could bring you. This is a time to rejoice and enjoy the simplicity of feeling fulfilled.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING

Personalities - Character - Flaws - Skit is

“You are not one, but all”

The sixteen identities speak to ourselves, if You are not one of these identities, but all. Some of us have more of these identities active at a single time and others ex­hibit only a few’. Yours may change de- * pending on the situation, time or place.

When you see one come up in a reading

I it is a strong indicator of your personal­ity in the current situation. When you see many it may suggest that you have different feelings about the situation, or it may allude to a harmonious balance. The sixteen beings create the bridge between the four suits. These are the court cards, transformed.

THE WANDERER

MIRROR CARD: IAGE OF W\NDS

FREE SPIRIT - NEW IDEAS - INSPIRATION

A blur of a figure dances with two flames twirling in hypnotic arcs. They are quicker than the eye and avoid any chance of slow­ing down. For the Wanderer, standing j still is to have never moved at all. They exhibit a sense of freedom that can often i be envied by others. An inner excitement burns fiercely within them and they have a way of maintaining a fresh outlook on life, that is as long as they keep moving.

When you see the Wanderer in a reading . it is symbolic of a new frontier of the soul revealing itself. A spark of a new passion ¹ has taken off and it only takes your excite­ment and freedom to fuel the flame. Nur- I ture this new spark and carry it with you as you tread into the future. One can never have too many hobbies and passions in life

THE SHAPESHIFTER

MIRROR CARD: KNIGHT OF WANDS

BELOVED - MALLEABLE - FAVORABLE

A spark hovers above the ground and forms emerge from its epicenter; An arm, a beak, an antler. They stretch out from the spark and then snap back in, changing shape again and assuming a new form. The Shapeshifter is the great chameleon, using the energy of their creativity to morph into anything they desire.

We all want to be like the Shapeshifter, well liked, adaptable and beloved. When it shows itself in a reading, it suggests that you have the capabilities to take on the as­pects of this character. But the shapeshifter may ask for you to be more malleable. If something is not panning out the way you expected, try to see the benefits of the op­posing side. Maybe there is a reason a dif­ferent path has been chosen. Learn this from the Shapeshifter: they can be two things at once and can appease oppositions.

THE MYSTIC

MIRROR CARD: QUEEN OF WANDS

FREE SPIRIT - NEW IDEAS - INSPIRATION

A figure stands on the precipice of a mol­ten lava pool swinging a three flamed lantern in the night. Book pressed firmly against their body, they seem to be hiding something learned from the unknown. The Mystic has nearly an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. They are determined to seek out truth and courageous enough to think be­yond the constructs of society for answers.

The Mystic shows up when you have ac­quired certain knowledge that needs to be shared. In a reading this card suggests that you may know more than you let on or realize. It may require courage and de­termination to speak your voice, but your views on the situation are crucial to a group understanding. This high pedestal may make you feel isolated from others, so come down and share with those around you.

THE PROTECTOR

MIRROR CARD: KING OF WANDS

PERCEPTIVE - FLOWING CREATIVITY

A molten figure emerges from the magma and pounces towards the snowy field. Keen perception gives them the upper-hand in a duel as they arrive at the scene ahead of their foe’s expectation. The protector has an inner need to guard their territory and those around them, they can predict out­comes of events before they have even begun.

When you pull The Protector in a read­ing it can be symbolic of an excellent time to take a deeper plunge into your creativ­ity. There is a guarding energy around the projects you are taking on, some­thing bigger than you that knows it’s important to see these things through. Allow it to radiate through you and see this as a beneficial time for new ideas to emerge. Trust your intuition to guide you through this state of heightened creativity.

THE COMPOSER

MIRROR CARD: PAGE OF CHALICES

I PLAYFUL - HARMONIOUS - YOUTHFUL

A. beautiful splash of color erupts from the water and within it a figure ready to take the stage. They guide the water and air around in a dance reminiscent of a symphony. Flowers fly through the air in magical waves and dance to the movement of the Composer s ₍ baton. Exuding effortlessness, the Composer harmonizes with the melody of the universe. i

The Composer is a card of great synchron­icity, much like the Three of Lotuses, this card speaks directly to the inner harmony in all things, but here you are taking part in its oneness, generating a conscious stream of harmony. When you pull this card in a reading it can be a strong sign that things are well aligned for you, and that much of this is because of your own doing.

THE ROMANTIC

MIRROR CARD: KNIGHT OF CHALICES

FOLLOWING THE HEART - IDEALIST

A despondent woman lounges in a golden vessel as she stares deeply into her own re­flection caught in another wave of love. Around her, the world blooms in beauty, but the Romantic is too lost in her own head to remove her eclipsing hat for sun­nier skies. The Romantic exhibits two sides, sweeping wondrous love and cata­strophic emotional upheaval. Finding the middle ground is key in a healthy balance.

This is a character who chooses to see the ideal beauty in things and but can also be easily wrapped up in their own emotions. If the Romantic pops up in a reading, take a minute to really cherish the good that you have in your life. It can very easy to get caught up with the bad that we forget to acknowledge all that is good. The roman­tic teaches us that if move forward with our heart in mind, love will surely follow.

THE MENDER

MIRROR CARD: QUEEN OF CHALICES

COMPASSION - CALM - COMFORT

A wondrous display of lily pads color the wa­ter and atop the largest one kneels the Mend­er. With a sincere lightness they take a bro­ken lotus in their hands and offer it healing through compassion and care. The Mender has found a potent energy within them and can channel it into a brilliant force for healing.

The Mender has a comforting presence that imbibes those around them with a state of calm. In a reading it’s a very positive sign of restoration and reflection. Through the Mender’s compassion they have the ability to heal, even without intentionally doing so. A lot can be learned from the Mender on being soft, compassionate and kind. If you feel as if you have been too rough lately the Mender may show itself as a reminder to embrace the softer side of yourself.

THE PEACEMAKER

MIRROR CARD: KING OF CHAUCES

DIPLOMATIC - TOLERANT - SYMPATHETIC

A cerulean blue figure draped in white cloth wears a moon across his face. He holds a scepter of the sun in one hand, and a golden bowl in the other. As the bowl tips, its gleam­ing contents spill downwards into the shal­low water. He offers peace to the water, a gift from the land causing the lotuses flank­ing the Peacemaker to glow in contentment.

The Peacemaker is able to maintain a level head and rebalance nearly any situation. They are neutral in most matters and are often appointed as the mediator. The Peacemaker is a card of fairness and un­biased judgment. If it appears you may be finding peace in oppositions. It is a good sign to continue in the direction your heart has been taking you. This card is sym­pathetic with bold decision making and suggests that balance will be found when your heart and mind are well aligned.

THE PATHFINDER

MIRROR CARD: PAGE OF PENTACLES

AMBITION - DILIGENCE - ACHIEVER

An anthropomorphic lion takes the stance of a runner prepared to achieve victory at any cost. The ground beneath their feet shakes, waiting patiently to make their move. The earth is a playground; the ground of­fers a course to chart and the trees give the Pathfinder heights to soar. If there is a way to. get there, they will surely find it.

The Pathfinder is someone who always reaches their goals and are straight to the point. There’s no time for games, their eye is on the prize. This can be good in a reading, especially when you are un­sure about the outcome of an event. Don’t spend anymore time worrying about it. This victory will be a gift from the uni­verse, so be diligent and ambitious with your plans. If you follow the boldness of the Pathfinder you will achieve greatness.

THE ENTERTAINER

MIRROR CARD: KNIGHT OF PENTACLES

SKILLFUL - AMUSING - PLEASING

A strange faced man dressed in a colorful magician s garb juggles three enormous strawberries in the air. The Entertainer is always looking for the next crowd to please no matter if it ends up making himself into the fool. He jumps from party to party ready to impress the next group of friends. He knows many tricks but when it comes to an emotional connection he can easily fumble.

The Entertainer is a conundrum of a char­acter. He has acquired an audience from his notable skills and successes, but has grown too dependent on these tricks to imbue mean­ing into his life. He measures value based on what there is to gain, rather than the in­herent beauty. In a reading, the Entertain­er can be good when inquiring on fame and success, but in emotional or spiritual arenas the Entertainer is a fraud. When it comes to matters of the heart they can freeze up.

THE GEOMANCER

MIRROR CARD: QUEEN OF PENTACLES

GENEROUS “ SENSIBLE - NURTURING The Geomancer moves about as if they have roots connected to the ground be­neath their feet. Dressed in gifts from na­ture, the Geomancer walks lightly and with mindfulness. Donning a mask reminiscent of the all seeing eye, they organise par­ticles of matter between their fingertips, offering sustenance to the seedlings below.

In a reading, the Geomancer is symbolic of a deep connection to the earth and it s alluring powers. They channel this earth magic with such compassion and comfort that it almost moves through them as a conduit. The Geomancer embodies gener­osity and asks us to be sensible with how we spend our money and what we can do to nurture the earth. They have a re­markable ability to see upcoming events by reading the earths past, and can cast a shield of light in a dimming world.

the commander

MIRROR CARD: KING OF PENTACLES

RESOURCEFUL - CONTROLLING

Heavy metal boots press firmly into the ground beneath the many faced Com­mander, exuding an unshakable firmness reminiscent to that of the Emperor. Dressed in excessive armor, the body of the Com­mander is heavily protected. Feeling secure and confident they offer direction with a boldness so fierce it cannot be questioned.

If you have pulled the Commander into a reading you are channeling an energy of determination that will go unmatched. The Commander is resourceful and grounded, which leads them to being quite successful in matters of work and finance. Be careful not to fall into the belief that all that is im­portant can be seen with the eyes. Be mal­leable, give room for your heart to speak.

THE WEAVER

MIRROR CARD: RAGE OF SWORDS

INTENTIONAL - MANIFESTING FUTURE Knees pressed into the snow, a winged woman weaves glistening threads into her loom. As she works magic with her hands the threads whip around in elegant rib­bons in the cold winter air. The Weaver is a master storyteller and uses the power of the mind to craft tales and stories that cap­tivate even the least interested audiences.

The Weaver designs intricate tales that spin together into beautiful dances. When this card appears it indicates that now is a good time to begin developing what you hope to manfest in the near future. The Weaver can represent a powerful mind, one that is inspiring and extraordinary. Remember to be thoughtful with the what you hope to achieve. A little exag­geration makes a story sing, but be careful not to weave a tale too hard to maintain.

THE FIGHTER

MIRROR CARD: KNIGHT OF SWORDS

IMPULSIVE - VENGEFUL - QUICK TO ACT

Brown boots shuffle across the freshly packed snow. A figure wearing an antlered mask slides one leg forwards and grips their sword in two hands. The Fighter is on high alert, ready to defend any attack against their character, even though the field is empty be­sides the gusts of wind and the falling snow.

Head in the clouds, the Fighter is impul­sive and quick to act. They take no direc­tion from others and live for one reason - to overcome adversity. If you see the Fighter in a reading ask if every battle is worth the brawl, or if passivity can lend a more helpful hand. If others have found you to be impul­sive in your actions, this can easily be per­ceived as vengeful behavior. No one wants to be known as the one who is constantly picking fights for the sake of taking action.

THE DREAMER

MIRROR CARD: QUEEN OF SWORDS

THE ELEMENTALIST

MIRROR CARD: KING OF SWORDS

PERCEPTIVE - COMPLEX - CLAIRVOYANT ¿4 mysterious figure hovers three feet off the ground. The wind blows strongly but they are unmovable, as if they are somewhere else. Beneath them a small scene resembling the observatory materialises in the snow. There seems to be an usual power ema­nating from the Dreamer, bringing ele­ments from their world into our own.

The Dreamer is perceptive and complex. They have a clear mind and can hone their wit for good. These are positive aspects, but in a reading the Dreamer will also show^T up when you get carried away liv­ing too far in the future. Ybu have a big mind and big ideas, but you can get too caught up in your head that you forget to make the dreams into a reality. It is im­portant for the Dreamer to find a friend or accomplice who can help you build up these fantasies into something tangible.

THE ELEMENTALIST

CLEAR MINDED - EMPOWERED

The Elementalist knows the trzith in all things and sets action in motion as attempt to add good into the universe They do not belong to one thing, but everything. The Elementalist is completely harmonized with themselves and so they are able to bend and manipulate fire, water, wind and earth into creative and destructive forces. ¿4t times they can be me?— ciless but when they keep their head above their heart and follow the path of universal consciousness the results are spectacular.

When you pull the Elementalist in a read­ing it is representative of a bold and clear minded individual. She speaks of truth and clarity through empowerment and mastery of the self. It says that if we are truthful and try our best to influence the world for good, we will be given what is needed to be successful. If you can em­ploy the mindset of the Elementalist and truly learn to look within the self you will find many doors are no longer locked.

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