by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Cups, Kings, Minor Arcana, Tarot
The King of Cups is known also as the Prince of the Chariot of the Waters and represents mastery of the emotional realm. This King is charismatic and powerful, with an appreciation of the feminine for which he provides an appreciative foil. His fluid nature makes him elusive especially where the emotions are concerned, and yet his ability to fathom the depths of his and others' emotional natures makes him enigmatic and irresistible. He is in touch with his intuitive side, which means that he has an uncanny knack of knowing what will work and who to trust with important decisions. He is a lateral thinker and will lead with his gut when tricky or conflicting matters need to be sorted out. When he is not in his right nature, he can be deceptive, tricky and elusive, and he will not be pinned down by conservative rules and morals, although he has a compassionate nature and will go in to bat for the underdog if his better nature is appealed to. On an abstract level, the King of Cups represents spiritual matters, the healing arts and cultural endeavours - those concepts which transcend the mundane reality and relate to the finer things of life - love, joy, art, philosophy. You see the King represents that part of us - and this applies to male and female alike - that sees the higher plane, the deeper questions that are asked, He is always holding out for and expecting the best in people and circumstances. His vision is of the heart and soul, and he demands that we rise to a...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Cups, Kings, Minor Arcana, Tarot
The King of Cups is also known as the Prince of the Chariot of the Waters and represents mastery of the emotional realm. This King is deeply connected to his feelings and his creativity - it can be said of this King that still waters run deep. In a reading where multiple cards are drawn, the Court Cards will often refer to a person with whom you are connected or will soon come in contact with. Because the readings on this page are for a single card, I prefer to read them as if the characteristics embodied in the persona of the Court Card are something that needs to be developed in the querent. And so, as this is the 'highest' of the Courts, it refers to someone with a very well developed emotional side, something that comes more easily to those of the water signs or those who have strong water influences in their charts. This is often the mark of an Empath - a person that knows what others are feeling without having to be told. And with the King, it is also the ability not just to feel. but to transform emotions in self and others by the path of awareness. When you can put yourself in another's shoes, especially those who are in opposition to ourselves or our beliefs, it truly allows for a different response than the normal one you are used to. It is a different way of looking at others, and through that, of looking at your own life. This is the power that the King of Cups bestows if you will let...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pages, Tarot, Wands
The Page of Wands is the Princess of the Shining Flame and the Rose of the Palace of Fire. It is aligned with the energy of Fire and those astrological signs of Aries, Leo & Sagittarius. It represents the burgeoning powers of enterprise, excitement and change. The Pages in the Tarot represent a new energy, a breeze or embryonic stage of the energy represented in the Suit. The Suit of Wands is ruled by Fire and so brings much energy, enthusiasm and willpower to the table. Change of some kind is coming, but it is not a momentous change. Yet when it comes, it will be unmistakeable. This card brings youthful energies that are helpful, exciting and new. Perhaps there have been times recently past where you have felt jaded, bored and uninspired. This card is the broom that sweeps all the dullness away and brings back a feeling of aliveness and motivation to start feeling and experiencing life again. Often it heralds a message that will set you on a new path - one that mirrors the desires of your heart that you have not yet decided to acknowledge. And of course any of the Pages can represent a young person, male or female, who will be important to you in a way that awakens your own memories of youth, innocence and the feeling that you can achieve anything. It is well that you meditate on the qualities of this person if they come into your sphere, and rekindle those same qualities in your own life as they will help you to achieve things that the fear brought...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pages, Tarot, Wands
The Page of Wands is also known as the Princess of the Shining Flame and the Rose of the Palace of Fire and represents freedom from fear, new beginnings, travel and messages from afar. When this Page appears in a reading, there is a quickening of the pace of life and a feeling of excitement that something new is about to break through. When we let go of our fears, we leave room for joy and our natural spark to return and enliven us. There is passion, fire, enthusiasm, joy and trust in the world and in the future. Remember a time when you were truly fearless and recall how much energy and life you experienced - that is again possible for you now. When we understand that fear is a construct of the mind, it is something we invent to keep us safe in our secure little world, then we can also understand that we can make a new choice of focus. Is it scary? You might say yes, it certainly feels that way! But don't mistake fear for excitement and anticipation. It takes the same amount of energy to be scared as it does to be enthused and the thing that most people don't realise is that they get to choose. And the Page of Wands, being full of the new energy of Fire, arrives to tell you that transformation of limiting fear into liberating action is the key to mastering your life. Traditionally there is new energy available for pursuing travel, putting new ideas into action, and making new acquaintances. There is a swiftness to events...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pages, Tarot, Wands
Here we have the Page of Wands, who is also referred to as the Princess of the Shining Flame and Rose of the Palace of Fire. This Page represents creative beginnings, optimism and a quickening in the pace of life. Intuitive guidance and original ideas accompany the appearance of this card and it is often the case that new people will also appear in your life as the creative aspects of this energy play out. Wands are about movement - being of the Element of Fire, there is no procrastination here. It is all about an urge for change, excitement and new possibilities. When the Page turns up in your life as a person (which is often the case) it is a young spirit that is urging you to brush the cobwebs away from your stagnant thinking and start to consider the benefits of using your insight and intuitive senses to light a fire under your projects and your plans. This is delightful to contemplate - often we cannot see for ourselves how to create change and revolution, but by observing those who have a natural ability and impulse towards enthusiasm and a refusal to be stifled by convention, we learn something of how to embrace change and progress in our own lives. On an abstract level, this Page brings news, change and movement in areas of career, travel and anywhere communication is important. Swift resolutions to matters that have perhaps been stalled are now possible, and the effect is usually surprising and welcome. It is time for a change, for you to embrace your creativity and stop playing it safe....
by estellew | Aug 10, 2015 | Court Cards, Knights, Minor Arcana, Tarot
The Knight of Wands - Lord of the Flame and Lightning and King of the Spirits of Fire - is ruled by Fire and represents movement of creativity and enterprise. He is aligned with the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius and he often embodies the fiery qualities found in these signs. The Knight of Pentacles often brings a change of place - travel to a foreign land, or a change of residence. On a deeper level, it means a broadening of attitudes and beliefs, and a desire to expand your small world and embrace possibilities, ideas, and a different way of facing life and embracing possibilities. It is exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking, especially if you have been playing it safe and certain. You are about to be swept off your feet. As a person this Knight is dashing, exciting, eager to be off on his next adventure and therefore not one to stick around if you are hesitant in any way. Not exactly known for his reliability or adherence to rules and protocols, this Knight will in turns delight and exasperate. His enthusiasm is contagious and he will always cheer up a cold and dark room - he is a breath of fresh air, and will light a fire under you if you are hesitant or fearful. And often, after he has done that and made you eager for adventure and something different from your normal day to day existence, he is off again in a whirl and a flash of hooves. But don't be disheartened or disappointed - his job was to awaken you to the wide world and the...
