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XIV - Temperance
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A
winged nun stands in a stream, pouring water from one cup to
another. A saint casts a blessing upon her from the sky. The
stream is flanked by Irises and gentle green hills. A duck floats
gently by.
My
Interpretation: Moderation
in all things.
Having
achieved many material and spiritual goals, now is a time of
equilibrium. Appreciation
of simple pleasures, and a sense of balance. Diplomacy
and skilled negotation of a mutually acceptable compromise.
(Reversed:
Rivalry, disharmony and conflict, although of a transient nature)
Edit
notes: This
card is similar to the Rider-Waite card in many respects, far
more than my original version. Angel
(or in this case, St Clare with wings grafted on), pouring water
from one chalice to another, standing in a stream flanked by
irises. Instead of the RWD's mysterious shining light on the
horizon, I've put a saint giving blessing from a cloud. This
was a common medieval motif.
