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Jan 05, 2005 13:51



Positive:
Strength represents more then being physically strong but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually as well. Strength represents the determination to overcome the problems and blockages in life on top of learning directly from the obstacles themselves. Each obstacle usually brings us new understanding of the world around us and helps to prevent us from making even larger mistakes. When problems arise, something is usually wrong and it needs our direct and immediate attention. Having strength means becoming aware of the problem and doing what one can in order to resolve the situation. Courage, conviction, faith, and honesty all describe the true definition of what strength represents. Strength is usually represented by a lion to show sheer power and muscle and some go further to depict a young girl petting the lion’s mane showing the inner qualities of faith, courage, and determination.

Negative:
When this card is reversed it represents the abuse of power to control another. A person with weak or feeble will-power. A Lack of vision beyond what is inherently present. A discouraged and depressed mindset.



Positive:
The Tower card can be seen as both positive and negative depending on ones frame of mind. The Tower is in a state of destruction but it was never built from a solid foundation anyway. It was destined to fall. The Tower represents the destruction of a world built on illusion and false pretenses. Many relationships crumble to the force that is the Tower card because unrealistic hopes and dreams were built upon the relationship without proper support. Although the Tower represents the crumbling of ones hopes and dreams, it also brings the chance for proper renewal upon a stronger foundation built from experience and a more concrete reality. The Tower suggests an inevitable fall that cannot be avoided. All one can do is start planning for the new and hopefully build again avoiding the mistakes of the past.

Negative:
Reversed this card represents the continual building of false pretenses and succumbing to ones own self illusions. Unrealistic goals and dreams, and tricking oneself into believing nothing is wrong and that no change is necessary.



Positive:
The Hanged Man represents looking at things from a new perspective or from a different point of view. It means opening up to someone else’s feelings to a situation or consolidating their point of view with yours. This card also represents letting go of the ego in order to see the good of all concerned rather then just the self. The Hanged Man hangs from legs that are crossed which depict a hanging on to one position but still looking from another. Although the Hanged Man represents a view from a different perspective it represents only a catalyst for change rather then a change from tradition itself. In the tarot, the Hanged Man is always the card prior to official change and in itself can represent the hope and fear of a different more challenging path. The Hanged Man also brings up the idea of the total worth of one idea as compared to another in order to bring about a positive change. The Hanged Man symbolizes the revelation that life is different depending on whichever way you choose to look at it.

Negative:
Reversed this card represent seeing things from a narrow or limited perspective. A stubborn, unwillingness to change, or a refusal to understand other people’s point’s of view. A hanging on to an egotistical existence instead of encompassing a “oneness?with others.
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