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.
Four of Swords
Eight of Cups
In the eight of cups we see a figure making his or her way along the coast. His way is illuminated by the moon, with the sun in the background, possibly an eclipse. A face is depicted upon the moon. Eight cups are stacked in the foreground, five on the bottom row and three on top. The background is a […]
Seven of Cups
In the Seven of Cups we see a shadowy figure looking up at a cloud. Within the cloud are seven cups, each with a different theme. One holds the face of a man or woman, the next a shrouded figure. A snake slithers out of the third cup. In the fourth is a castle high upon a rock. Riches overflow […]
Five of Pentacles
The five of pentacles depicts very poor people outside what looks like a church or building of some significance. They are in rags, with the child hobbling along on a crutch. Above them is an ornate glass window with the five pentacles displayed on it. The snow on the ground outside makes the setting all the more wretched.