Tales from the Grail

In the suit of swords, not all struggles are created equal. So why is it that some cards tend to get lumped together? The differences can be subtle, sometimes even sharing some overlapping astrological correspondences. Let's get granular as we sit with the essential differences between the Five and the Seven of Swords.

When we stand at the foot of Saturn's gate, The Devil card asks "What binds you?" and "What are you going to do about it?" We all live in the physical world, and none of us are exempt from the spoils of "too much of a good thing." On our journey to The Star card, The Devil present us with two paths; free ourselves from The Tower or be thrust from it unwillingly. Let's talk about the price we pay for peace, sympathy for The Devil, and the strength inside of The Star.

All for one and one for All! The Three of Pentacles is here to remind us that every illusion of independent success is fortified by the efforts and contributions of many. Corresponding with Mars in Capricorn, we are going to touch on the medicine of practical collaboration in the realms of ambition and expansion.

A sacred messenger has presented themself to you: The prophecy? Balance the tools of the four directions to support your creative evolution! The Temperance card represents the sign of Sagittarius, ruled by the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the planet of fate, fortune, expansion, and gifts from the universe. Jupiter is associated with Zeus, god of gods who rules on Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. Jupiter rules the 9th house of religion, spirituality, travel, and artistic development.

There is a joyful and loving message outstretching itself above you. The Ten of Cups is here to talk about family values and the value of family. But what makes a family? Representing the planet Mars in the sign of Pisces, we're going to touch on what it means to fight for our right to rewrite our own family values.

Fear not mere mortal, Death is here to alchemize what no longer serves us. The Death card represents Scorpio, ruled by the planet Pluto. Pluto is the planet of death and rebirth, spiritual reclamation, and new potential. Pluto is associated with Hades, ruler of the underworld, in Greek mythology. Pluto rules the 8th house of resurrection, sexual relations, transmutation, literal and metaphorical inheritances, and emotional depths.