My Interpretation of Card Images
Ace of Coins: Root of the Powers of Earth
Tiger Lily: According to many beliefs the Tiger Lily represents Mercy and compassion. Though associated with the Goddess Venus: Kwan: Y’in: and Juno, Tiger Lilies are more connected to the aggressive aspects of the feminine.
Mushrooms: There are 4 mushrooms on the path, which are symbolic of the borders of consciousness and the awareness of other worlds (states of consciousness), traditionally associated with the Faery Realm. Some significances of four = 1 – (Seasons – Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter) 2 – (Elements – Water | Earth | Fire | Air) 3 – (Directions – West | North | South | East) 4 – (Tarot Suits – Coins | Wands | Swords | Cups), even pyramids are built upon a base of four.
Also know for their female energy
Stalactites: Once carried for protection and male fertility, Stalagmites produce upward moving energy, while stalactites direct it downward; for increasing or banishing power respectively. Also being significant as earth Pillars.
Cave: - Symbol of the Womb/Tomb… Portal/Threshold… Goddess.
Maze/Labyrinth: - Carved above the cave opening represents the womb with uterine passage… Direct purpose… Symbol of journey
Tree: - Regeneration… life cycles… incorporates all three sacred zones- Heaven, Earth, Underworld
The Fool Image: - Here the Fools eyes are wide open and focused, The serene look upon the face indicates the total peace and purity the Fool (Yourself) still exudes. Reference to the Fool.
Human Head Image: - Your speech has softened and gained precision, hearing sharpened, sight has cleared, and your senses have heightened. Reference to Judgment.
Skull Image: - Ye old habits of incompletion have passed-by; you are now fearless, and free of self restrictions. Reference to Death.
Mouth of Small Cave: - Careful, over-sightedness can lead to arrogance, over-confidence, and essentially bring down all you’ve worked for and swallow you whole. Loss of self… spiritually.
