The symbol used for the sign of Aquarius is a water vessel and is thus often called, The Water Bearer. This symbolism is also alive and well in the various historical and mythological characters that can be defined as “cupbearers”. In the mundane sense, the title merely describes a servant…

January 10–19 In the Four of Pentacles card, the Sun meets with Capricorn. In classical astrology, the Solar and Saturnian forces are in opposition to one another, and so the Sun’s brilliance is mitigated by the restrictive nature of Saturn-ruled Capricorn. The Rider Waite imagery shows a man with four…

January 1–9 Mars energy is aggressive and direct. When unbridled, this force can become destructive, just like a fire that leaps from its boundaries. However, in this placement, Mars unites with the Saturnian characteristics of Capricorn and finds a positive outlet for its passionate and courageous nature.

December 22–31 Jupiter and Saturn are very different archetypes. Jupiterian energy is expansive and playful, while Saturnian energy is restrictive and serious. As the pentacles are associated with the world of materiality, this card depicts a man who juggles two opposing forces with skill and grace. …

The Sea Goat dominates both mountains and seas, the highest and the lowest points of the Earth. His ambition knows no bounds, and he travels along paths that only the bravest and fiercest of the material realm dare to tread. As the tenth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn is the…

The Devil card is all about letting go of the things that are holding you back from reaching your goals. It’s a card of temptation, but also one of liberation. Sometimes we’re led astray by our vices, pulled off course by an overwhelming urge to relish in the pleasures that…

An angel pours water from one vessel into another, his movements precise and sure. One foot sinks into the water beside him, while his other remains stable on the ground. The crucibles he holds are both ancient and beautiful, each one intricate and detailed. …

He stands with his right arm lifted toward heaven; his left pointed down toward the earth. The table before him contains all the instruments he needs to wield True Power. The cup, the sword, the staff, and the coin — with these tools, the elements are harnessed through him. …

A man and woman stand beside two trees. One has orange-hued leaves rising from the limbs as if each were a small flame. The other yields sweet fruit from its lush crown, while a green serpent wraps its body around the broad trunk. Like two magnets held apart, there is…