Not to be confused with the Hanged Man
The number seventeen card in the deck.
A dashing young man stands proudly in full military regalia, his hand clutched his weapon in a symbolic pose.
Authors note:This card cannot be interpreted without first noting the difference between The Hanged Man of the standard deck and The Drowned Man. Obviously the Dishonored creative team had reason to name this card such, I would suspect that the character is drowned at some point (but as I noted earlier, I have not played the game as I do not want to base these interpretations on the game board but rather the images depicted on the card). The Hanged Man is a card of personal , physical or mental suffering to attain a higher goal. Students in their intense final years of study often see The Hanged Man show up on a spread. The imagery of The Drowned Man suggest no such suffering but has obviously achieved at least a modicum of success.
The card has it's most valuable interpretation when inverted. The Drowned Man inverted indicates a man (or woman) of some stature in business or other social construct who has for whatever reasons been subjected to intense work or personal overload. This person is drowning in sorrow, drowning in debt, drowning in loss ... The Drowned Man is a symbol of suffocation. Yet for whatever reasons The Drowned Man struggles to maintain the outward appearance of success and dashing. The serious implication of this, is this:
The need to keep up appearances is causing much of the struggle. In a past and present position The Drowned Man is trying hard to maintain an image but in failing to do so, causes failure which causes more stress...the vicious circle continues ad infinitum. Depending on it's position in a past or present mode the indications are so severe that immediate action is probably justified.
In an upright position The Drowned Man is a null card. The only such card in any deck. Upright the person or situation has achieved what they wish in life, maintain their appearances and are probably quite happy with where they are at or a situation is functioning normally with no problems nor grand flourishes . Upright , The Drowned Man is a card of grand banality .
The High Overseer
Possibly inspired by The Hierophant
The number sixteen card in the deck.
A fascinating representation which demands tenacious thought. The most complex card of the deck.The card is split along the diagonal showing two very distinct men but with only one name : The High Overseer. This calls into play more questions than answers and the reader will be forced to determine which of these answers is best suited to the spread.
In any position, in any aspect The Overseer is to be noted to be a watcher, one who observes.
On the top the Blue Overseer. A younger man , arms folded in defiant resolution looking to the left of the card ( in standard tarot readings, looking to the left is equal to looking at the past). He is in his "dress blues".
On the bottom The Red Overseer. A slightly older man again his arms folded looks to the right (and likewise a right looking card is said to look towards the future. The red Overseer has a weapon at his side.
Both are men of victory and as the name suggest both oversee a community or other group, perhaps even a city or country. Both have similar qualities but each are different.
The reader must ask:
Is this the same man? As per the spread is this card representing two aspects of the same person and if so what aspects are to be dealt with:
Is the Blue Overseer a man dealing with or obsessed with the past or his past accomplishments?
Is the Red Overseer a man disregarding the past and focusing on the future?
Is the Blue Overseer more concerned with conventionality and the Red Overseer more aggressive and determined?
Are these two different men? Are these actually two people involved in the same struggle ? Is it a partnership or is it an adversarial relationship?
The High Overseer is a card which cannot be thrown into a spread without very serious contemplation. For the person who is being read it indicates a serious use or misuse of power. This card has no true reverse aspect.
When reading a spread with the High Overseer present, ask questions! It will be the only way to determine which meaning the card has to the real world or the questions at hand.
The number sixteen card in the deck.
A fascinating representation which demands tenacious thought. The most complex card of the deck.The card is split along the diagonal showing two very distinct men but with only one name : The High Overseer. This calls into play more questions than answers and the reader will be forced to determine which of these answers is best suited to the spread.
In any position, in any aspect The Overseer is to be noted to be a watcher, one who observes.
On the top the Blue Overseer. A younger man , arms folded in defiant resolution looking to the left of the card ( in standard tarot readings, looking to the left is equal to looking at the past). He is in his "dress blues".
On the bottom The Red Overseer. A slightly older man again his arms folded looks to the right (and likewise a right looking card is said to look towards the future. The red Overseer has a weapon at his side.
Both are men of victory and as the name suggest both oversee a community or other group, perhaps even a city or country. Both have similar qualities but each are different.
The reader must ask:
Is this the same man? As per the spread is this card representing two aspects of the same person and if so what aspects are to be dealt with:
Is the Blue Overseer a man dealing with or obsessed with the past or his past accomplishments?
Is the Red Overseer a man disregarding the past and focusing on the future?
Is the Blue Overseer more concerned with conventionality and the Red Overseer more aggressive and determined?
Are these two different men? Are these actually two people involved in the same struggle ? Is it a partnership or is it an adversarial relationship?
The High Overseer is a card which cannot be thrown into a spread without very serious contemplation. For the person who is being read it indicates a serious use or misuse of power. This card has no true reverse aspect.
When reading a spread with the High Overseer present, ask questions! It will be the only way to determine which meaning the card has to the real world or the questions at hand.
Nobility
Possible alignment to Temperance
The number fifteen card in the deck.
A well tailored nobel man adjust his cuff for a better fit.
In the upright aspect, in the past or present positions this is a card of balance of power. The person is probably born into nobility by linage or perhaps has earned their titles through education or service . The Nobel man knows that his position is one which carries responsibility and weight and must be used with all due respect to his position. The position will probably be handed down to future generations. The Nobel man understands the force of yin and yang and strives to create balance for his household and his subjects. In a future position the need for these qualities must be examined or called upon.
In a reverse aspect the card represents the abuse of power and a life thrown out of balance. The reverse Nobel man is the antithesis of strength. He is self satisfying and will abuse his authority to gain self worth. He is worthless to his household or community and generations will suffer for his attitude and actions.
The number fifteen card in the deck.
A well tailored nobel man adjust his cuff for a better fit.
In the upright aspect, in the past or present positions this is a card of balance of power. The person is probably born into nobility by linage or perhaps has earned their titles through education or service . The Nobel man knows that his position is one which carries responsibility and weight and must be used with all due respect to his position. The position will probably be handed down to future generations. The Nobel man understands the force of yin and yang and strives to create balance for his household and his subjects. In a future position the need for these qualities must be examined or called upon.
In a reverse aspect the card represents the abuse of power and a life thrown out of balance. The reverse Nobel man is the antithesis of strength. He is self satisfying and will abuse his authority to gain self worth. He is worthless to his household or community and generations will suffer for his attitude and actions.
The Governess
Possible alignment to The High Priestess
The number fourteen card in the deck.
A prim and proper , well groomed lady stands akimbo. Her costume is somewhat suggestive of a housekeeper, also suggestive of an authoritarian.
The Governess is a strong female figure who oversees the well being and education of others. She is a mother figure and a teacher. Her knowledge is vast. She employees common sense in every aspect of her life. Her personal life is possibly very limited choosing to stand for the good of others as opposed to self indulgence.
In a present or past position the card is indicative of these qualities. In a future position these qualities must be earned or utilised for an optimum outcome or the spread is showing the need for someone with these qualities to come into play.
In an reversed position she would represent a female figure of frailty and excess. A woman who plays ignorance and weakness to garner the attention of others. In the reverse, this is an extremely negative connotation . One who has these negative qualities will be taken advantage of without recourse.
The number fourteen card in the deck.
A prim and proper , well groomed lady stands akimbo. Her costume is somewhat suggestive of a housekeeper, also suggestive of an authoritarian.
The Governess is a strong female figure who oversees the well being and education of others. She is a mother figure and a teacher. Her knowledge is vast. She employees common sense in every aspect of her life. Her personal life is possibly very limited choosing to stand for the good of others as opposed to self indulgence.
In a present or past position the card is indicative of these qualities. In a future position these qualities must be earned or utilised for an optimum outcome or the spread is showing the need for someone with these qualities to come into play.
In an reversed position she would represent a female figure of frailty and excess. A woman who plays ignorance and weakness to garner the attention of others. In the reverse, this is an extremely negative connotation . One who has these negative qualities will be taken advantage of without recourse.
Cruelty
No signifcant alignments in the standard deck.
The number thirteen card in the deck.
A military leader secures his gloved hand in preparation for torture, he wears a blood red arm band (one of the most significant uses of color in this deck) and bears a grim , stern look on his face.
Almost no description is needed. In a past or present position this person represents the intense cruelty of man. A person (or perhaps situation) who (which) is hurtful for the sake of causing harm .
Reversed- more of the same with intensity leading to death .
The number thirteen card in the deck.
A military leader secures his gloved hand in preparation for torture, he wears a blood red arm band (one of the most significant uses of color in this deck) and bears a grim , stern look on his face.
Almost no description is needed. In a past or present position this person represents the intense cruelty of man. A person (or perhaps situation) who (which) is hurtful for the sake of causing harm .
Reversed- more of the same with intensity leading to death .
The Artist
Probable alignment with The Magician
The number twelve card in the deck.
A heavily bearded and disheveled looking man stands posed staring straight from the canvas.
In the past and present positions on the spread this card probably indicates a person who is philosophical and introverted. Quite possibly an artist or musician. He is clearly the sort of individual with disregard for outward appearance or social conventions, choosing rather to focus on creative forces and their implementation in real world scenarios. The Artist is a creative force and could be a "go-to" guy for complex situational problems which require thinking and action outside the paradigm of the everyday.
In a future position the need to rely on these abilities or to find a person who possess them is indicated.
In a reversed aspect the artist would be the kind of person described above but who uses his prowess for darker purposes. One who puts self before the community. One who cherishes his own fame above his actual contribution to society. A poser.
The number twelve card in the deck.
A heavily bearded and disheveled looking man stands posed staring straight from the canvas.
In the past and present positions on the spread this card probably indicates a person who is philosophical and introverted. Quite possibly an artist or musician. He is clearly the sort of individual with disregard for outward appearance or social conventions, choosing rather to focus on creative forces and their implementation in real world scenarios. The Artist is a creative force and could be a "go-to" guy for complex situational problems which require thinking and action outside the paradigm of the everyday.
In a future position the need to rely on these abilities or to find a person who possess them is indicated.
In a reversed aspect the artist would be the kind of person described above but who uses his prowess for darker purposes. One who puts self before the community. One who cherishes his own fame above his actual contribution to society. A poser.
The Hermit
Definitely aligned with The Hermit
The number 11 card in the deck.
A bespectacled well dressed man carries a book under one arm.
In the standard tarot the Hermit is most universally depicted as carrying a lantern to light the way for others. This hermit is the modern light bringer, his lantern is a book. He is most definitely a teacher and is probably respected by his students.
In present and future aspects he represents one who will educate and enlighten others. In the past aspect, one who has already done so. It may also indicate a simpler version of this as one who would rather read a good book than socialize with others, a hermit or recluse.
Inverted it would take the connotation of a bad teacher, one who dispensed poor information or withheld facts. One who likes to keep people "in the dark".
The number 11 card in the deck.
A bespectacled well dressed man carries a book under one arm.
In the standard tarot the Hermit is most universally depicted as carrying a lantern to light the way for others. This hermit is the modern light bringer, his lantern is a book. He is most definitely a teacher and is probably respected by his students.
In present and future aspects he represents one who will educate and enlighten others. In the past aspect, one who has already done so. It may also indicate a simpler version of this as one who would rather read a good book than socialize with others, a hermit or recluse.
Inverted it would take the connotation of a bad teacher, one who dispensed poor information or withheld facts. One who likes to keep people "in the dark".
The Twins
Probable alignment with The Lovers
The number ten card in the deck
Identical twins stand side by side, dressed in matching outfits. One cusp his hands in the shape of a valentine heart. They both stare headlong from the canvas.
This is not a card of true love as in the standard tarot. It is a card of strong relationships. The sort of bonding which often occurs between twins . These men know each other, these men are each other. As with all the cards in the Dishonored deck it carries a strong dark imagery but the placement on a spread will determine how much influence, positive or negative this card will have.
In a present of future sense it naturally indicates a relationship of great importance. This relationship might contain love but it is not the only element in the coupling. There might be symbiotic and all of the variations of symbiosis that exist. A review of the Wikipedia article on such relationships as they occur in nature is strongly suggested for a full understanding of what this card might mean. The relationship might perhaps be a financial one. This might be a sexual relationship and this is the only card in any deck which would suggest an incestuous relationship. All of these factors must be considered when reading this card.
Inverted this card would mean a relationship like the ones mentioned above except destructive. A relationship which is depleting and hurtful but which for whatever reasons must be maintained.
The number ten card in the deck
Identical twins stand side by side, dressed in matching outfits. One cusp his hands in the shape of a valentine heart. They both stare headlong from the canvas.
This is not a card of true love as in the standard tarot. It is a card of strong relationships. The sort of bonding which often occurs between twins . These men know each other, these men are each other. As with all the cards in the Dishonored deck it carries a strong dark imagery but the placement on a spread will determine how much influence, positive or negative this card will have.
In a present of future sense it naturally indicates a relationship of great importance. This relationship might contain love but it is not the only element in the coupling. There might be symbiotic and all of the variations of symbiosis that exist. A review of the Wikipedia article on such relationships as they occur in nature is strongly suggested for a full understanding of what this card might mean. The relationship might perhaps be a financial one. This might be a sexual relationship and this is the only card in any deck which would suggest an incestuous relationship. All of these factors must be considered when reading this card.
Inverted this card would mean a relationship like the ones mentioned above except destructive. A relationship which is depleting and hurtful but which for whatever reasons must be maintained.
The Urchin Prince
No obvious alignments with standard tarot decks
The number nine card in the deck
Author's note: This is my favorite card in the deck. I do not think it has an equal in a standard tarot deck.
The Urchin Prince is a man who has risen to the top of the lowest levels of society. The street urchins of the Victorian era were the absolute lowest of class. Their equivalent in today's society are the homeless.
The Urchin Prince is dressed in well kept underclass clothing and a top hat, probably his "crown" among his people. He carries a formidable knife. This is less for aggressive behavior and more of his "scepter" He is man who is not to be dealt with lightly. He has several different aspects of his character which must be realized.
He is a fighter. He has struggled with poverty and the indignation of high society all of his life, yet he has survived and now relishes his role as a prince among the derelicts. He is smart, possibly he is more street wise than book smart but knowledge is absorbed as soon as it is presented. If he has to learn "book smarts" , he will. I is his nature to rise to any challenge. His people look to him with great reverence because he comes from them and is a part of their world. He understands them and is able to bring their plight to the powerful and the rich. He provides for them.
Inverted these same qualities would still be there, they would however follow darker paths. A prince without principal, a ruthless leader who has climbed over the backs of others to achieve power. One who values his position more than his people. He might also be the harbinger of death and unjust destruction.
The number nine card in the deck
Author's note: This is my favorite card in the deck. I do not think it has an equal in a standard tarot deck.
The Urchin Prince is a man who has risen to the top of the lowest levels of society. The street urchins of the Victorian era were the absolute lowest of class. Their equivalent in today's society are the homeless.
The Urchin Prince is dressed in well kept underclass clothing and a top hat, probably his "crown" among his people. He carries a formidable knife. This is less for aggressive behavior and more of his "scepter" He is man who is not to be dealt with lightly. He has several different aspects of his character which must be realized.
He is a fighter. He has struggled with poverty and the indignation of high society all of his life, yet he has survived and now relishes his role as a prince among the derelicts. He is smart, possibly he is more street wise than book smart but knowledge is absorbed as soon as it is presented. If he has to learn "book smarts" , he will. I is his nature to rise to any challenge. His people look to him with great reverence because he comes from them and is a part of their world. He understands them and is able to bring their plight to the powerful and the rich. He provides for them.
Inverted these same qualities would still be there, they would however follow darker paths. A prince without principal, a ruthless leader who has climbed over the backs of others to achieve power. One who values his position more than his people. He might also be the harbinger of death and unjust destruction.
Regret
Possible alignment to The Moon
Card number eight in the deck.
A lesser Lord or perhaps huntsman in simple yet well honed attire grasp his chin in contemplative thought.
Although called "Regret" the card might not be as negative as it sounds. The gentleman pictured is clearly in retrospective thought which is often clouded by regret but perhaps as the old saying goes "hindsight is 20/20".
The handsome cavalier is contemplating what went wrong . In any position ascending the card is a good indication that time must be taken for retrospective analysis .
In the inverted aspect the card might be more indicative of true regret and show the lack of ones ability to learn from previous mistakes.
Card number eight in the deck.
A lesser Lord or perhaps huntsman in simple yet well honed attire grasp his chin in contemplative thought.
Although called "Regret" the card might not be as negative as it sounds. The gentleman pictured is clearly in retrospective thought which is often clouded by regret but perhaps as the old saying goes "hindsight is 20/20".
The handsome cavalier is contemplating what went wrong . In any position ascending the card is a good indication that time must be taken for retrospective analysis .
In the inverted aspect the card might be more indicative of true regret and show the lack of ones ability to learn from previous mistakes.
The Lady
Possible alignment to The Empress, The High Priestess .
The number seven card in the deck.
A human female form clad in metal. A stylish armour. The lady wears a metallic sun hat built of metal fruit and flowers, her face is covered by a steel mask. An umbrella adds to her stylish appearance and further protects her against the elements.
In past and present positions The Lady is a clear indication of a female presence which is outwardly very intriguing but which has something to hide or seeks to overly protect herself. She is a woman clad in steel.In a future position she is a female force which will soon be met or dealt with.
In an inverted aspect she becomes one who must be unmasked, or perhaps a vulnerability which may be exposed.
The number seven card in the deck.
A human female form clad in metal. A stylish armour. The lady wears a metallic sun hat built of metal fruit and flowers, her face is covered by a steel mask. An umbrella adds to her stylish appearance and further protects her against the elements.
In past and present positions The Lady is a clear indication of a female presence which is outwardly very intriguing but which has something to hide or seeks to overly protect herself. She is a woman clad in steel.In a future position she is a female force which will soon be met or dealt with.
In an inverted aspect she becomes one who must be unmasked, or perhaps a vulnerability which may be exposed.
The Weeper
Possible alignments with Death, The Tower, The Moon
The number six card in the deck.
The Weeper stands hunched, his face clad in a death mask and his hand extended in a groping motion a mere bone covered in grey flesh. The Weeper wears clothing that might have one day been a dignified business suit but has suffered degradation, and is torn. The Weeper might have been buried in this suit.
This card is one of the most haunting of the images used in the Dishonored deck. The Weeper carries no positive influence. Should the Weeper appear anywhere in any spread the dark influence must be dealt with and discussed with a qualified tarot reader.
In past or present positions The Weeper indicates a situation which is causing great pain and suffering. A dramatic loss, possibly death or grave illness. The Weeper may also be a person in the field of influence which is deliberately causing pain.
In a future position The Weeper indicates that a path of destruction has been chosen and the reader must advise all caution against what is yet to come. The ultimate outcome of the future is full of sadness and tears unless dramatic measures are taken quickly.
In an inverted position it is doubtful that The Weeper would indicate nothing less than sorrow but perhaps something akin to frustration and pointlessness . It is possible that one has been striving against odds to accomplish something which is not going to happen. This has caused the heartache and pain.
The number six card in the deck.
The Weeper stands hunched, his face clad in a death mask and his hand extended in a groping motion a mere bone covered in grey flesh. The Weeper wears clothing that might have one day been a dignified business suit but has suffered degradation, and is torn. The Weeper might have been buried in this suit.
This card is one of the most haunting of the images used in the Dishonored deck. The Weeper carries no positive influence. Should the Weeper appear anywhere in any spread the dark influence must be dealt with and discussed with a qualified tarot reader.
In past or present positions The Weeper indicates a situation which is causing great pain and suffering. A dramatic loss, possibly death or grave illness. The Weeper may also be a person in the field of influence which is deliberately causing pain.
In a future position The Weeper indicates that a path of destruction has been chosen and the reader must advise all caution against what is yet to come. The ultimate outcome of the future is full of sadness and tears unless dramatic measures are taken quickly.
In an inverted position it is doubtful that The Weeper would indicate nothing less than sorrow but perhaps something akin to frustration and pointlessness . It is possible that one has been striving against odds to accomplish something which is not going to happen. This has caused the heartache and pain.
The Witch
Possible alignment with The Empress or The High Priestess
The number five card in the deck.
An elegant but simply clad, older woman stands slightly akimbo. Her gaze is piercing . Her face cracked and worn but her eyes clearly indicate no loss of mental process.
There is a powerful female influence in this card. One which is demanding and controlling. One which can use the powers of the Old Ways of Wicca to control the outcome of a situation. In past or present positions one would look for a woman or power and determination, possibly an authentic witch but certainly a master of her craft. One who will hold the last word on any determination which is to be made, one which will use her power to make the situation to her likeness.
In an inverted position a female who has lost her touch with the power of the feminine. A woman who is constrained. A female influence which demonstrates great potential but lacks the ability to see the conclusion. Possibly a bad influence surrounding the other cards. A bad witch.
It should be noted that The Old Ways of Wicca were often represented by the Empress card in older tarot decks. She was often imaged as the Earth Mother. There is little room for such interpretation in this card.
The number five card in the deck.
An elegant but simply clad, older woman stands slightly akimbo. Her gaze is piercing . Her face cracked and worn but her eyes clearly indicate no loss of mental process.
There is a powerful female influence in this card. One which is demanding and controlling. One which can use the powers of the Old Ways of Wicca to control the outcome of a situation. In past or present positions one would look for a woman or power and determination, possibly an authentic witch but certainly a master of her craft. One who will hold the last word on any determination which is to be made, one which will use her power to make the situation to her likeness.
In an inverted position a female who has lost her touch with the power of the feminine. A woman who is constrained. A female influence which demonstrates great potential but lacks the ability to see the conclusion. Possibly a bad influence surrounding the other cards. A bad witch.
It should be noted that The Old Ways of Wicca were often represented by the Empress card in older tarot decks. She was often imaged as the Earth Mother. There is little room for such interpretation in this card.
The Boatman
Possibly aligned with The Star or Temperance.
The number four card in the deck
A younger man in ill fitting, haggard clothing stands slightly akimbo. His gaunt face and awkward ears frame a mellow gaze, yet his forehead bears signs of stringy wet hair o perhaps facial scaring. His right hand seems posed in a fist, as if to strike.
A card of travel and destinations but like all the cards in this deck, the destinations and the journey seems dark and foreboding. The Boatman is clearly a navigator. A man who has ferried many a person to various destinations.
The upright position would indicate in the present or past aspects several possible scenarios:
That travel has been made, the need to leave, the need to seek asylum or the need for a person to ferry one to a new place. In the past aspect it would indicate a person who has had many homes, many ports of call.
In an inverted position the meaning could be taken of a failed venture or poor destination in life. It might be as simple as "not having direction" or as complex as "a bad move".
The number four card in the deck
A younger man in ill fitting, haggard clothing stands slightly akimbo. His gaunt face and awkward ears frame a mellow gaze, yet his forehead bears signs of stringy wet hair o perhaps facial scaring. His right hand seems posed in a fist, as if to strike.
A card of travel and destinations but like all the cards in this deck, the destinations and the journey seems dark and foreboding. The Boatman is clearly a navigator. A man who has ferried many a person to various destinations.
The upright position would indicate in the present or past aspects several possible scenarios:
That travel has been made, the need to leave, the need to seek asylum or the need for a person to ferry one to a new place. In the past aspect it would indicate a person who has had many homes, many ports of call.
In an inverted position the meaning could be taken of a failed venture or poor destination in life. It might be as simple as "not having direction" or as complex as "a bad move".
The Man On Stilts
Probably aligned with The Chariot or perhaps Strength
The number three card of the deck.
Obviously a powerful and intricately illustrated card. The Man on Stilts wears a powerful suit of functional armour. This is important, he is not just protected, he is protected by an armed suit, his outer skin is un yielding and formidable. His stilts are mad for leaping across distances which accelerate his speed in dealing with enemies. His shadow suggest a spider.
In past and present positions the card represents a person of strength and character but who probably remains reclusive and is "hard to get to know". The person is either a leader of those around him or a strong ally within an organization. In future positions the card signifies greater. This is indicative of a situation which must be dealt with in string terms. Problems will be coming from the left and right, and from behind and there will be a frontal assault. The armour is in full deployment. Be prepared for a fight.
In the inverted position the card could represent a lack of full armement Weakness or loss of nerve. It should be noted that the spider shaped shadow is more predominate in the inverted position and it should be asked if the battle ahead is actually a lure to a potential enemy. Is there someone or something which is drawn to the spiders web?
The number three card of the deck.
Obviously a powerful and intricately illustrated card. The Man on Stilts wears a powerful suit of functional armour. This is important, he is not just protected, he is protected by an armed suit, his outer skin is un yielding and formidable. His stilts are mad for leaping across distances which accelerate his speed in dealing with enemies. His shadow suggest a spider.
In past and present positions the card represents a person of strength and character but who probably remains reclusive and is "hard to get to know". The person is either a leader of those around him or a strong ally within an organization. In future positions the card signifies greater. This is indicative of a situation which must be dealt with in string terms. Problems will be coming from the left and right, and from behind and there will be a frontal assault. The armour is in full deployment. Be prepared for a fight.
In the inverted position the card could represent a lack of full armement Weakness or loss of nerve. It should be noted that the spider shaped shadow is more predominate in the inverted position and it should be asked if the battle ahead is actually a lure to a potential enemy. Is there someone or something which is drawn to the spiders web?
Lust
Possibly aligned to The Devil
The number three card in the deck
A staunch woman bearing tell tale markings of false glamour and harlotry uses her right hand to summon. Her cigarette is held in the same hand. Her look is stern and condescending.
In an upright position in any aspect she indicates the wants and desires of the human nature. She also indicates addiction. A lust which cannot be quelled. The addiction is the master.
In an inverted position in any aspect it might mean that the addiction has been controlled or has even grown worse.
An extremely negative card and carries a weight that must be dealt with before any progress can be made in almost any situation.
The number three card in the deck
A staunch woman bearing tell tale markings of false glamour and harlotry uses her right hand to summon. Her cigarette is held in the same hand. Her look is stern and condescending.
In an upright position in any aspect she indicates the wants and desires of the human nature. She also indicates addiction. A lust which cannot be quelled. The addiction is the master.
In an inverted position in any aspect it might mean that the addiction has been controlled or has even grown worse.
An extremely negative card and carries a weight that must be dealt with before any progress can be made in almost any situation.
Judgment
Possibly aligned to Temperance or perhaps Justice.
The number one card of the deck.
An elegantly dressed young lady stands in poise. Her hands equally positioned on either side of her body. Her legs slightly apart and posed to the right of the canvas in juxtaposition to her torso . Her hair is cropped short and she wears a"Mona Lisa" smile which conveys a sense that she is listening.
In the past positions the card indicates that a determination has been made or that a complex problem has been given due thought . A good judgment has been made.
In present or future positions the card is a sign that there are issues which must be dealt with logically and with proper balance. There is a need to weigh all aspects of a situation to create a proper outcome.
Inverted in any position; Poor judgment has been used and the situation is out of control.
The number one card of the deck.
An elegantly dressed young lady stands in poise. Her hands equally positioned on either side of her body. Her legs slightly apart and posed to the right of the canvas in juxtaposition to her torso . Her hair is cropped short and she wears a"Mona Lisa" smile which conveys a sense that she is listening.
In the past positions the card indicates that a determination has been made or that a complex problem has been given due thought . A good judgment has been made.
In present or future positions the card is a sign that there are issues which must be dealt with logically and with proper balance. There is a need to weigh all aspects of a situation to create a proper outcome.
Inverted in any position; Poor judgment has been used and the situation is out of control.
The Outsider
Probably aligned to "The Fool"
The card is the zero card of the deck.
The Outsider is the card of the beginning a journey either physical, spiritual or emotional. The outsider clearly represents a person moving into a new experience.
A dashing young man of dark vigor and energy is clad in a traveler's waist coat and riding boots. Unencumbered he sets forth on his travels with only his looks, brains, instincts and guides as a compass to his direction. Grey energy seems to dance as flames from his back.
Upright: A new beginning. A situation of unfamiliar influence. A need to move or change directions.
Reversed: (As a past influence) Journey's end, perhaps an accomplished goal. (In a present or future influence) A unfulfilling engagement. Disappointment. A person of influence who is uncertain about their own destination.
In any position reversed or otherwise The Outsider is defintley a card of displacement. A feeling unfamiliarity with the environment around.
The card is the zero card of the deck.
The Outsider is the card of the beginning a journey either physical, spiritual or emotional. The outsider clearly represents a person moving into a new experience.
A dashing young man of dark vigor and energy is clad in a traveler's waist coat and riding boots. Unencumbered he sets forth on his travels with only his looks, brains, instincts and guides as a compass to his direction. Grey energy seems to dance as flames from his back.
Upright: A new beginning. A situation of unfamiliar influence. A need to move or change directions.
Reversed: (As a past influence) Journey's end, perhaps an accomplished goal. (In a present or future influence) A unfulfilling engagement. Disappointment. A person of influence who is uncertain about their own destination.
In any position reversed or otherwise The Outsider is defintley a card of displacement. A feeling unfamiliarity with the environment around.
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