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Competition. I see it as a struggle for advantage, but not a war. Playful, yet serious. There is ego at stake. When i see the card in other decks, the imagery doesn’t make me think that material wealth is the direct result of the match, but that the winner will gain advantage, to improve his position. Additionally, i see this play as a way to work out some tensions between them, and find some release.
The image is inspired by a scene from “Women in Love,” a Ken Russell film from 1970.
I see the world as the Fool, all grow’d up. He’s made the full journey and is now older and wiser and stands on the same mountain as he did as the Fool. His chest is open and full of light, and all the gifts and knowledge he received along his journey, and he holds the whole world, in the center of the universe. In his right hand, he holds a gem. This represents “the jewel in the topknot” my own variation of a Buddhist parable about a soldier(s) who fought a great battle, and were victorious. One day, he discovered that his king had put a precious jewel in the topknot of his hair, representing the perfect truth. He had the ability to experience it all along, but the king waited till he was truly ready to reveal it.
We get to see love, and the choice to be together. I used fairly classical structure for the image, but wanted to express that love is for everyone, and every combination of people.
I see the Hierophant as the first encounter with a conformist social structure. The classic seems to be a pontiff keeping order in the church.
AVP (assistant Vice President) seems to be, in many organizations, a token role. Becoming an AVP indicates some additional burden of risk, and little additional power. Certainly, there is little additional control over themselves and the ability to go their own path. This leaves the AVP in a position of having to play the game, fit into the corporate structure, conform. To “buck the system” would risk the not being a team player, and the uncertainty of future success. This is similar to the Eriksonian crisis Autonomy vs Doubt and Shame
The Coach is the first encounter with authority. He is strong, successful and has discipline. He expects obedience, but not submission. He wants to help the querent grow and become stronger. He is loving, but not to be messed with. He has rules and boundaries. He will protect his team.
Personal note: this is not what I experienced of coaches growing up. They were self centered, mean spirited, and small. Only one in my high school years was helpful to me, and gave some of his time to help me get healthier. This is a chance to reclaim the role
I see the Host as welcoming, caregiving, loving, warm, creative. He provides nourishment, home and love. In a gendered model, he would represent all the “mother” things. He is meant to invoke a desire to be hugged and held. The safety and satiety provided by the Host resolves the Eriksonian crisis Trust vs Mistrust, as the querant encounters what he needs for his creature comforts.