New scientific tests on the Shroud of Turin have dated the material to a period between 300 BC and 400 AD. The new research has caused a stir as it gives weight to the belief that the shroud was used to wrap the body of Jesus after his crucifixion and that the image visible in the shroud is indeed that […]
Shroud of Turin dated to time of Christ
Four of Swords
In the four of swords a man or knight lies dead upon his tomb. Three swords are suspended on a wall behind him, the fourth lies along the length of the tomb. A stained glass window in the background depicts a scene of confession or forgiveness.
Three of Swords
Three swords pierce through a red heart. Grey clouds and dark rain hang in the background. A miserable and fateful looking card at first glance. Three swords pierce through a heart, crossing on their way. The obvious meaning that jumps from the card is one of doom and gloom, of heartbreak to come and a depressing time ahead for us. […]
Two of Swords
A lady sits in front of the ocean, her arms crossed and holding two swords. She is blindfolded. In the background is the ocean with some land in the far off distance. The moon is visible in the sky.
Ace of Swords
A hand emerges from the clouds, a sword firmly grasped and pointing upwards. On the tip of the sword is balanced a crown from which hangs a strand of laurel on the right hand side and a strand of palm frond. Some leaves have fallen from the Laurel. Beneath the hand is a barren landscape.
Red Sauce
This is a simple and quick red sauce that goes great with pasta and spaghetti. Total time is approx. 30 minutes including preparation. As always, you get out of food what you put in, so the fresher the ingredients the better the result! If you are looking to cheat you can use a can of chopped tomatoes. Choose a can […]
King of Cups
The King of Cups depicts the King sitting upon his throne, holding a single cup in his right hand. Behind him is the sea, a ship sailing past. His throne is floating upon the water. In his left hand is a sceptre. A fish necklace hangs from his neck while the outline of a fish jumping from the waters can […]
Queen of Cups
In the Queen of Cups we see the queen sitting on a royal chair. Two baby mermaids are engraved into the top of the chair along with a representation of a sea shell. On the side of the chair we see another baby mermaid holding a fish. The chair is situated just on the shoreline, the river or beach pebbles […]
Knight of Cups
In the Knight of Cups we see a young knight on a horse, holding a cup before him. The background shows a barren landscape of mountains with a river running through it. On top of his helmet are two feathers. The knight’s visor is up.
Page of Cups
In the Page of Cups we see a young man holding a cup in one hand. A fish is visible within the cup. In the background is a body of water.