Sophie-David
I had thought I had finished with The Lover's Path for the night, but when I saw the Four of Cups it was irresistible. Isolde, whose soul has been transformed in her encounter with Tristan's, now sits in opulent separation from him. With a wistful, distant and dissatisfied expression, the would-be Queen of Cups sits in tedius splendour. The material wealth of her golden gown, her rich cups of nectar, the regal comfort of her ottoman, the finely finished walls and columns - and even her classy shoes - are no distraction for her longing. She has absently removed her crown, the symbol of her alienation from her hearts desire.
But at this point her longing is resulting only in paralysis. As the accomplished Queen of Cups she would pour out her passion in the arts - perhaps in needlework, poetry, music or dance - but in the Four her emotion overshadows her spirit.
But at this point her longing is resulting only in paralysis. As the accomplished Queen of Cups she would pour out her passion in the arts - perhaps in needlework, poetry, music or dance - but in the Four her emotion overshadows her spirit.
