Sometimes the relationships are quite close: that model constitutional monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is married to the grandnephew of the uncompromisingly autocratic Empress Alexandra of Russia! You’ll move from intellectual understanding to an embodied knowing of why you are here and what your unique role is. As you explore these cards, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the dynamics at play in your relationships. It’s likely that you’ll do anything you can do achieve them, so you’re prepared to put in the hard work and the blood, sweat and tears. The card from the Majors represents the archetypal forces at work at the time of the reading. She goes on to describe the basic energy of each of the three divisions: the Majors representing forces outside of our egos, and therefore outside of our control (and a place where we need to let go of control and flow with what is happening); the Court Cards representing a place somewhere between fate and personal free will (with Daughters (Pages) and Sons (Knights) representing our younger selves, and Priestesses (Queens) and Shamans (Kings) representing the more mature expression of our personality); and the Pips (numbered cards) portraying the area of manifestation - i.e. where the activity is going to take place.
To place this aspect of the cards in action int he readers life, Noble breaks down the structure of the Motherpeace deck, which is the basic structure of Tarot itself. I am also impressed in that one of the first things that Noble talks about is that the Motherpeace deck (and to my mind, the entire field of Tarot) does NOT belong under the category of New Age (think how we all cringe when we hear that word! It is grounded in shamanism and earth-based healing practices, presenting itself through a feminist foundation. Think how you would feel if he constantly criticised how you looked or what you said. There is great joy here - as in the end of chapter one, when she suddenly announces "Time to read the cards." It is part of the flow, so no one has time to get nervous, or slip out a side door. For our perspectives to be of value to an end user, they need to be aware of challenges in these areas. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we need to give something up in order to gain something of greater value.
For leadership to be strong, the relationship with those involved in a project needs to deepen through increased understanding and participation in the greater value being created together. By incorporating tarot into your self-discovery practice, you can gain a deeper understanding of the energies at play, make informed decisions, and find new paths forward. Understanding the origins and symbolism of the Four of Cups unveils layers of meaning that empower you to navigate your emotions and choices with clarity and insight. By embracing the symbolism and meaning of these concepts, individuals can tap into their intuition and spiritual growth, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and purposeful life journey. She asks the reader to start with one card readings, and then briefly discusses ways to get to know the cards - such as emptying your mind, and looking at the symbolism in the card closely. She asks the reader to sort their cards into Majors, Court Cards and Pips, and to line the piles up, in that order, left to right. The Court Card (or People Card, as Noble calls it) represents how the Seeker is working with, or managing this energy in their life. Noble goes into the background of why the images in this deck were chosen (and they were researched and chosen for a reason), noting that many of the images show women engaged in various forms of oracular practice (i.e. the visionary practice shown in the Two of Wands; the spontaneous creativity of the rock art in the Three of Wands and the trance meditation of the Nine of Wands).
In a more indirect manner, the other three suits follow along this line, with the medicine woman on the Nine of Disks; the intense meditation of the woman in the Two of Swords; and the dance of celebration in the Three of Cups. The Motherpeace deck was birthed from the thought that it was up to modern woman to reconnect with oracular skills, to reclaim prophetic powers. It’s for every woman who puts the comfort of others, even strangers, before her own. Even when you increase the prices of your products, they may not question you. I agree with her, having seen this happen even during my lifetime. In her introduction, Noble talks about the history of oracles, and that they have been shown to be an integral part of female community. Noble suggests first finding the story in the card(s), and then making a guess as to where/how the story is taking place in your own life. First, set a clear space and place The Magician card before you. By maintaining a clear vision and a willingness to adapt, we can optimize our efforts and maximize the potential for long-term success.