Two of cups

When the Two of Cups shows up in a reading, nearly everyone breathes a sigh of relief—whether the question is about romance, career, or health concerns. Why? Because this is the card of contracts made and honored, balance and harmony. Often considered the “marriage”...

Three of Pentacles

Wow! If you’re feeling a tiny bit proud of your accomplishments, you have every reason to be. The Three of Pentacles is the virtuouso’s card, representing talent, ability, a job well done—that mastered painting, the finished story, the perfectly wrapped-up project. If...

nine of swords

No matter what deck you’re using, you know the Nine of Swords means trouble. Traditionally depicting a young woman sitting upright in bed, her head in her hands, with nine swords hovering over her, it practically radiates grief, anxiety, worry, and pain. But all...

the hierophant

So many options for this card, so little time. First and foremost, the Hierophant is about tradition and orthodoxy. It’s Big Blue, the Ivory Tower, the Borg…anything that’s large and highly structured is favored here, so think the halls of academia,...

Five of wands

The fight is on! The Five of Wands indicates that you are about to be immersed in a competition, or an intense activity that feels like a contest—lots of action and rivalry. You can overcome your opponents, but you must act with intention and focus. In a reading, this...