Trogon
Okay, first off, this is not about a reading (though I briefly mention one), but rather about something that just now clicked in my head. I love that sound of the gears dropping into place after you've been grinding them for a while. 
So, in preparation for using the Hermetic Tarot (by Dowson) for my Deck of the Week, I was looking over my "new deck reading" which I had done back on June 7th.
One of the cards was the 7 of Wands. Now I generally use the RWS as my main "reference" and learning deck. As I was looking at my notes on this reading, I pictured the RWS 7 of wands. I thought; "hey, he's holding the ground which he had won in the victory shown in the 6 of wands!" That's when the transmission dropped into gear. I (finally) realized there was an entire story portrayed in the Suit of Wands! I mean, yes, I "knew" there was, but this is the first time where all those pieces fell into place for me - allowing me to see the full flow of the story in this Suit. Much of what popped into my mind is rather militaristic because of the scenes of conflict shown in several cards.
Here's my thoughts on the Suit of Wands;
Ace; The beginning - making plans that will soon be set in motion.
II; He (the person shown) is setting those plans into motion, taking the first steps. Loading troops and supplies and setting off to invade.
III; He has things set up, a "beach head" has been established. This is the time to consolidate what he now holds.
IV; He is taking a brief respite to prepare defenses for the counter-attack. This is the "calm before the storm." There is a short time where they can enjoy their current success.
V; The real struggle begins. This is the "storm" hinted at in the IV. In military terms, the counter-attack.
VI; He has his victory. There is celebration (more so than seen in the IV), the triumphal entry into the conquered city. Again, he has opportunity to consolidate his holding of new-won territory, to build upon the expansion he has gained.
VII; He now holds the high ground, but there is a new struggle as others try to push him back. Another counter attack, or is it a new enemy?
VIII; After the last struggle he sees an opportunity to move again, gaining more territory, but he must be quick to capitalize on this opportunity.
IX; Again we see him in a defensive posture, holding the new teritory he has acquired. This is the chance to build upon successes, but he must maintain vigilance as the more he holds, the more that others want to take it away.
X; Eventually, the constant tension of maintaining the defense against a constant onslaught of enemies, old, new, external and internal, is becoming a burden which he can't bear and soon he will fall.
An interesting note which I only just now connected too ... I did the reading that prompted all of this back on June 7th ... one day after the anniversary of "D-Day" on June 6th.
Anyway, I found it to be quite interesting to my studies. Now to see if I can have similar epiphanies about Cups, Swords and Pentacles ...
So, in preparation for using the Hermetic Tarot (by Dowson) for my Deck of the Week, I was looking over my "new deck reading" which I had done back on June 7th.
One of the cards was the 7 of Wands. Now I generally use the RWS as my main "reference" and learning deck. As I was looking at my notes on this reading, I pictured the RWS 7 of wands. I thought; "hey, he's holding the ground which he had won in the victory shown in the 6 of wands!" That's when the transmission dropped into gear. I (finally) realized there was an entire story portrayed in the Suit of Wands! I mean, yes, I "knew" there was, but this is the first time where all those pieces fell into place for me - allowing me to see the full flow of the story in this Suit. Much of what popped into my mind is rather militaristic because of the scenes of conflict shown in several cards.
Here's my thoughts on the Suit of Wands;
Ace; The beginning - making plans that will soon be set in motion.
II; He (the person shown) is setting those plans into motion, taking the first steps. Loading troops and supplies and setting off to invade.
III; He has things set up, a "beach head" has been established. This is the time to consolidate what he now holds.
IV; He is taking a brief respite to prepare defenses for the counter-attack. This is the "calm before the storm." There is a short time where they can enjoy their current success.
V; The real struggle begins. This is the "storm" hinted at in the IV. In military terms, the counter-attack.
VI; He has his victory. There is celebration (more so than seen in the IV), the triumphal entry into the conquered city. Again, he has opportunity to consolidate his holding of new-won territory, to build upon the expansion he has gained.
VII; He now holds the high ground, but there is a new struggle as others try to push him back. Another counter attack, or is it a new enemy?
VIII; After the last struggle he sees an opportunity to move again, gaining more territory, but he must be quick to capitalize on this opportunity.
IX; Again we see him in a defensive posture, holding the new teritory he has acquired. This is the chance to build upon successes, but he must maintain vigilance as the more he holds, the more that others want to take it away.
X; Eventually, the constant tension of maintaining the defense against a constant onslaught of enemies, old, new, external and internal, is becoming a burden which he can't bear and soon he will fall.
An interesting note which I only just now connected too ... I did the reading that prompted all of this back on June 7th ... one day after the anniversary of "D-Day" on June 6th.
Anyway, I found it to be quite interesting to my studies. Now to see if I can have similar epiphanies about Cups, Swords and Pentacles ...
I think I will though.
