Two of Swords/Two of Air

The Two of Swords is often about indecision or two choices where there is no clear “right” path to take.  However, more importantly it’s about willfully cutting ourselves off from emotions, as represented by the blindfold.  The sea behind the figure represents the sea of our subconscious.  The little rocks peeking through are like ideas bubbling to the surface of our subconscious.  However, the figure has her arms crossed over her heart chakra – representative of guarding herself emotionally in order to work to operate purely through logic.  While the blindfold is about intentionally being blind to a situation and how it impacts us emotionally, it can also represent that we can’t understand a problem and the possible solutions clearly.  She’s sitting on a bench, representing a pause in trying to resolve the situation.  Sometimes this pause is necessary in order to gain some perspective and clarity.  Finally, the blindfold can be a reflection of a time when either we try to ignore a problem, hoping it will go away, or a time when we don’t know all the facts.

VII of Cups/7 of Water

The Seven of Cups are all about temptation.  Often the card comes up when it seems like we’ve got so many wonderful options to choose from.  Unfortunately, the card is often an indication that in fact none of those choices are going to lead us down the right path.  They’re mirages.  The card tells us to take a step back and assess the situation.  Pause and reflect before chasing after illusions.

VI: The Lovers.

The Lovers!  One of the most beautiful and also one of the most misunderstood cards of the deck.  Only when we’ve got ourselves figured out can we have lasting relationships.  While the Hierophant represented a belief system, the Lovers move beyond the orthodox set of rules.  Instead we discover for ourselves what we believe in and what we stand for.  The angel above the Lovers is Raphael, the angel of air and of healing.  He is associated with communication.