The Empress

Seated on her throne, The Empress gazes back at the viewer. In her right hand she holds a staff topped with an orb. Golden grains grow in the foreground, in the background is a forest with a river flowing through it. Twelve stars adorn her crown and her throne is covered in plush, red cushions. Her clothes are decorated with […]

Nine of Wands

A man stands leaning on a wand, eight other wands are standing upright behind him. A bandage is wrapped around his head. In the distance are mountains. Not for the first time in the suit of wands do we see an image depicting strife, resilience or determination. The Nine of Wands has all these. We have come through a battle, […]

Seven of Wands

A young man holds his wand as if fighting off six other wands protruding from the bottom of the card. He is on top of a small hill or mound and facing the other wands directly. He wears two different shoes. The Seven of Wands is all about battling onwards, perseverance, determination and an ability to fight alone. The young […]

Six of Wands

A King or prince is mounted on his horse. The white horse is draped is royal colours. The prince holds a garland atop his staff and wears another on his head. Alongside him walks a crowd, also holding wands. After the turmoil of the Five of Wands we are finally on the move again. The scene in the Six of […]