Tarot Portions XII - Observation on Knights (Wands & Pentacles)

    Knights in the Suits represent the energy of fire, motion, moving forward, passion, dedication to a cause. All Knights (or Princes) are aligned with the symbol of Major Arcana VII. The Chariot, meaning moving forward, going on a quest, journey, also spiritual, moving away from the past, transition, change, courage, signs for victory, being brave, using your power. That’s how Knights are Yang energy or masculine. 

The VII. Chariot represents basic concept of:

-        transition

-        movement forward

-        motivation, courage

-        balance of qualities

-        fight and being brave

-        putting efforts in cause

-        determination, willpower

All the Knights in tarot are aligned with the cards: VII. The Chariot – XVI. The Tower and 7 of all suits. They are reflection of Fire element (passion, strength, endurance, will).

As we see in all Knights there is motion, so they are mostly the travellers, they are dedicated to change, transition, going ahead and overcoming obstacles. All Knights have some challenges to overcome, and their energy and will points to success in the end.

The Archangel of 7. is Metatron.

Knight of Wands *

Each knight holds they keys to transformation, change, motivation. He is the ultimate traveller. The horse is the symbol of travel, road, unknown destination, but also dedication and freedom. When Knight appears in reading he usually is a free person, which means also a single. Another important aspect of Knight of Wands is taking risks, going out of his comfort zone. The Knight is opposite of the dreamful and innocent Page (usually Yin feminine energy). Knight of wands can be related to:

-        travel for a quest or project

-        in a love reading – impatience, sexual desire, fast action

-        focused energy, passion, determination

-        Spiritual journey to another place with challenges

Knight of Wands is double fire – ones he has the element of Fire, and the numerical relation with 7 is fire too. He is dedicated to a quest, transformation, announcing quick changes, risk and impatience. Some of negative aspects of this knight are war, battle, comflict, resistence. 

It can mean also quick travel to a South destination, usually with Sun. key words: motivation, transformation, travel, fast action. 

Knight of Pentacles *

      This Knight combines elements of Fire and Earth. He is going on travel or a quest related to success in work, projects, carrier, creative ideas, home and family. It can also mean taking action to a goal related to property or finances; travel in the nature, or going on a trip in a village or place in the mountain.

Knight of Pentacles loves being in nature and working in the nature, gardening, dedication for building a beautiful home. He loves travelling, but he also likes planning and observation, before taking action. He is not impatient, but more balanced. Knight of Pentacles can mean also:

-        short business travel

-        going on a quest and taking care of finances

-        buying a new property

-        Travel to destination East

-        Planning or collecting money for a travel or moving

This Knight is also related to the symbolic energy of 7 of Pentacles. – determination, patience, dedication to a growth, efforts, steady progress.

Nina Lea-Nour *

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Tarot intiutive 

Five of Swords

Tarot of Magical Forest

   

   Mostly number five represents a hard lesson to learn, obstacle, challenge in physical and spiritual space. We need to overcome this challenge ir order to grow stronger. All the 5 s – in suits therefore have the energy of struggle, fight, or loss, sadness, emotional and physical pain.

The angel ruling number 5 is Sandalphon. You need to realize the hidden power of your voice, intentions and actions in world. Everything has ripple effect from inside out, no matter if you realize it or not. You need to understand, not everything is given to you by "default", but you need to go through an intitiation process, in order to win and achieve your higher destiny. 5 is represented by the sacred sign of Pentagram - where all elements come together, they are summoned. All your darkness, negative qualities and past issues, will come to light with energy of 5. 

   The major Arcana equivalent of 5 is the Hierophant – spiritual teacher, who has come to a certain soul level, has spiritual authority and higher level of initiation.

Five of Swords energy is about loss, conflict, defeat, inability to act, being stuck. Battle is over, and now you bear the consequences; Friends or beloved people are left behind, someone lost faith in you. Time of loneliness, contemplation, feeling vulnerable. Inability to move forward. Conflicting situation with friend or family. Showing qualities of arrogance and pride. Difficult relationships, not caring of others feelings, being selfish. Be aware of someone`s betrayal. Revealing the true face of someone. This cards mirrors aspects of ego and controlling. The situation is not in your control. Don’t seek for revenge from another. Conflicts, using mischievious methods.

Listen to your inner guiadance for understanding your shadow side. Accept your shadow, and feel the hidden mothives behind your situation. 

Key words: 
  Defeat 
  Conflicts 
  Sudden back stabbing
  Separation, loss 
  Hidden truth 
  Revealing hidden truth
  Gossips, bitterness

Spiritual message: Be aware of your own limits and inner conflicts, take time to clear your mind, do you need to compromise?

The card in the suit "Crystal Tarot" represents a woman who is stabbed in the back with 2 swards. She feels pain and strong defeat. A man walking away from her holds 3 swards. He is turning his head, craws are flying around, and leaving the scene.

Planets:   Uranus (unexpected changes) in Aquarius. Affecting on psychological level. Feeling of humiliation or unworthiness. 

Nina Lea-nour *

Angel`s medium 

Reiki master