“The Greek word for “return” is nostos. Algos means “suffering.” So nostalgia is the suffering caused by an unappeased yearning to return.” ~ Milan Kundera, Ignorance The 6 of Cups is traditionally seen as a card of nostalgia and often foretells of the Seeker being reunited with someone from their past. Reminiscing about the past and being reunited with a past friend, …
The Temptation to Take Advantage
“Fear is a weakness. It makes a person lose her nerve and her cool. It makes people jumpy and organizations nervous, and when that happens, there is always a chance to take advantage.” ~ Ally Carter, Uncommon Criminals The 5 of Swords often shows a situation or person in the worst possible light. Someone is being a ‘user’ or ‘taker.’ They do not …
Beautiful People Do Not Just Happen
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ~ John Holmes The King of Cups has mastered his emotions to the point where he is able to actively able to engage with people who are suffering and ease their burden. He has a deep understanding of the fact that we all belong to each other …
Deck Interview with the Tarot Illuminati
It’s not often I lay the cards out for a deck interview and realise that they spell love at first sight but that is exactly what happened when I did the deck interview with the Tarot Illuminati. So I really don’t want to waste any time talking about this deck but would much rather let it speak for itself. You …