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SPADES

 

"And God said, "Let the EARTH bring forth'",

 

Spades represent the Element Earth, the Winter of the Year. Winter is a period of apparent rest, stillness, hardness, cold. Unless Labor is applied, there is no yielding of the ground nor any “bringing forth". But underneath, at the Heart of Nature, guided by her Intelligence and blessed with her riches, a resurrection is in the making. Only the wise know what Lies behind maya, the veil of appearances. Thus it is with Spades. The least understood of all the suits, they actually symbolize the Initiate -- often the Adept. Their mission is dual like their symbols, the Acorn and the Sword. Their keywords are Labor and Wisdom.

 

 

Reference

Taken from page 8 of the Internet Archive, Sacred Symbols of the Ancients : Edith Randall. Florence Evylinn Campbell

 

The Year of the Wood Snake

"The Year of the Dragon asked us to evolve, let go of old patterns, and grow up. In the Year of the Snake, we enter adulthood and thrive with the strength to accomplish our goals. This year offers incredible power and wisdom." – CT Holman

 

As we approach the beginning of the Snake Year, this transition offers incredible power and wisdom. It is a time to harmonise our energy, connect with the environment, and celebrate life.

 

"The snake represents reaching the ripe age of young adulthood with all its powerful energy."

 

 

Heavenly Stem 乙 Yi (Yin Wood) and the Earthly Branch 巳 Si (Yin Fire - Snake) shaping the year’s energy.

 

Wood nourishes Fire, which can lead to an excess of heat in the body and manifest as  overactive Shen.