Today, I wanted to mess around with something I’ve been curious about for a while – tarot cards. Not in a fortune-telling way, but more like trying to understand the art and what the pictures might mean. I decided to focus on one specific type of card today, those “regal figure” ones – you know, the kings, queens, that sort of thing.
First, I grabbed my dusty old tarot deck from the back of the closet. It’s one of those classic Rider-Waite decks with colorful, detailed illustrations. I laid out all the cards that looked like they had a king, queen, or some other royal-looking person on them. There were quite a few!
I started by just looking at the cards, trying to see what they had in common. Most of them had the figure sitting on a throne, holding something like a sword, a cup, or a staff. They all looked pretty serious and important, like they were in charge of something. Some looked more harsh, others more gentle and kind.
Then, I decided to dive a little deeper. I picked up the King of Swords, a stern-looking guy with a big sword. I noticed that the background was kind of stormy, with clouds and wind. It made me think he might represent a tough, no-nonsense kind of leader, someone who’s all about logic and rules.
- King of Swords: Stern guy, big sword, stormy background. Maybe a tough, logical leader.
- Queen of Cups: Gentle lady, holding a fancy cup, calm water around her. Seems emotional and caring.
- King of Wands: This one’s holding a staff that looks like it’s sprouting leaves. The background is all desert. Maybe he’s about passion and new beginnings?
- Queen of Pentacles: Sitting in a garden, holding a coin. Seems connected to nature and material things.
Next, I moved on to the Queen of Cups. She looked way different – softer, more emotional. She was holding a fancy cup and had calm water around her. I figured she might represent a more compassionate, intuitive kind of ruler, someone who leads with their heart.
I did the same thing with a couple more cards – the King of Wands, who looked all fiery and passionate, and the Queen of Pentacles, who seemed really grounded and connected to nature. It was interesting to see how the different suits (Swords, Cups, Wands, Pentacles) seemed to represent different aspects of a ruler’s personality or domain.
Honestly, I spent a good chunk of the afternoon just looking at these cards, writing down my thoughts, and making little sketches. It was kind of like a meditation, in a way. I wasn’t trying to predict the future or anything, but just trying to connect with the art and see what it sparked in my own mind.
By the end of it, I felt like I had a better understanding of these “regal figure” cards. They’re not just random pictures – they’re symbols that can represent different qualities of leadership, different ways of ruling, and different aspects of power. I’m definitely going to keep exploring these cards. There are so many layers to them. Maybe next time, I’ll try to draw my own version of a regal figure based on what I learned today. That could be fun.
