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The Four of Swords shows the effigy of a knight on top of a tomb. He lies beneath a stained glass window. These images are supposed to portray a time of reflection, contemplation and healing – a respite. It is difficult from a modern perspective to immediately discern this from the card without further study of the symbolism. Today’s Journey Tarot shows in the Four of Air, a boxer between rounds. There is nothing he needs to do right now but rest and allow others to tend to his needs. It is…

The Three of Cups in the Rider/Waite/Smith deck depicts three young women raising their cups in a toast of friendship and support. This card is associated with good times, celebration, and success. Today’s Journey Tarot Three of Water echoes this sentiment in modern times with three young women, perhaps meeting after work to share their friendship and support for one another. They also raise their glasses in a toast. It is a card of feminine, emotional support and bonding friendship.

The Three of Wands from the Rider/Waite/Smith deck shows a man looking out to sea, waiting for his “ships to come in”.  Three wands are planted firmly around him. The symbolism is enhanced by the variety of colors in this card. The sea is yellow; his robe is red, etc. This card usually signifies accomplishment. The man has reached one goal, and there are more to come. Today’s Journey Tarot’s Three of Fire is the successful lighting store that was opened in the Two of Fire. It is busy with…

The traditional Three of Pentacles shows three people in a church or monastery. They are described as a sculptor, monk and an architect. The clothes they are wearing and what each one is doing contributes to the meaning of the card as well as the position of the three pentacles above them. Again, it is not easily apparent what this card means. It is usually associated with mastery of skill or artistic ability – the producing of quality work and the recognition that deserves. Expanding…