Stephen,
Now having seen both pictures, I have to say I like the look of the second over the first.
I also wanted to say something about interpreting a card. You said in a prior post that you have interpreted this card wrong in the past. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a wrong interpretation.
We have two basic types of interpretation: The first is the universal association, which means this is the most known or widely used association. The second is the personal association, which means this is an association that means something to an individual.
So, whatever your interpretation of this card has been, I'm certain there is some validity in it for you. Don't dismiss it altogether because it might not be the same as the universal interpretation.
For example, for me this card (depending on where it falls in a spread) can mean a person thinks he or she is helpless in a situation, that there is nothing they can do. It can mean someone with a "I can't" mentality.
Other associations I have come up with over time: a situation that is "bound" to happen; something that can't be avoided, that there is "no way out" of it; your hands are tied, there really is nothing you can do; a blockage or obstruction (health); a kidnapping, someone being held hostage (crime); psychic block; someone in jail or prison; a situation that is being "tied up."
I'm curious to know how you have seen this card, but I also don't want to change the focus of the thread.
James
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