What do I see? Yes, now that’s a good question. I loved having the tarot appear in my dream, and I’ve been thinking about that card all day, but it just hasn’t been speaking to me. He looks battle weary and guarded, and like he could be defending his territory. I’ve been there, but not today so much.

I thought about what was happening in the dream and asked myself, “Where is this happening in your life?” I came up with nothing significant.

Now, your interpretation speaks to me! Yes, I am trying to branch out—what a great phrase to think about in association with the suit of Wands. You’ve also shown me that there was another hidden tarot card in the dream—The Magician! Very cool. I like your idea that I discovered the magic on my own.

Thank you for making this dream so much more meaningful!

Someone I am close to, and I, are taking a break from speaking, after arguing last week. He spoke of backing off for a while, but I’m not sure that we should start talking again, at all ~ I hardly ever feel that way concerning my relationships, but as upset as I was feeling (and, I’m sure, will feel again before long), I’m also feeling freed up, like that little shoot trying to grow. (That would be where the Six of Swords comes in…)

I also had a hard time choosing, as this deck is just soooo expressive, but I settled on the 6 of Swords with its gorgeous autumnal atmosphere. This card uses one of my favourite colour-range combinations – so there’s that – but the scene itself is so… still. The pause, rest, peace after strife that the 6/S promises is tangible in this card and what I really like is that it lacks the sense of heavy mantle of sorrow that most 6/S wear. You can tell there’s been a battle, but the water is coming in and washing it away; nature endures and the petty wars of man fade into history.

The composition of the scene really draws me in, directing my attention to the far shore; I barely notice the swords in the forefront of the card. The way the tress curve gently downwards also suggest protection, or guidance. Gentle encouragement. They make me think of the ladies of Avalon who came to collect Arthur when he fell on the battlefield!