Messages from the Empress on Knives
Ace of Knives
Two of Knives
Sometimes you may feel like this figure breaking free from roots, shroud, or entombment, may feel the impulse to move forward or take a leap of faith. You may feel the inner struggle of debate like these clashing knives, may feel the way ahead is obscured as by a blindfold. What confines you may be old roots that no longer serve you, traditions or conventions of others, or it may be cold slabs of stone that are largely imaginary like these pictured here, marked by the sign of the moon. You may need to balance these thoughts to move forward. You may need to move beyond the arguments, holding them in tension, finding how the truth fits you, your own application and adaptation of the truth, your own route on the map. This struggle can lead you on your path and can mark an important passage. I can give you peace, not as the world gives with easy answers and heartless resolution, but true rest and true peace.
Sometimes you may feel like this figure breaking free from roots, shroud, or entombment, may feel the impulse to move forward or take a leap of faith. You may feel the inner struggle of debate like these clashing knives, may feel the way ahead is obscured as by a blindfold. What confines you may be old roots that no longer serve you, traditions or conventions of others, or it may be cold slabs of stone that are largely imaginary like these pictured here, marked by the sign of the moon. You may need to balance these thoughts to move forward. You may need to move beyond the arguments, holding them in tension, finding how the truth fits you, your own application and adaptation of the truth, your own route on the map. This struggle can lead you on your path and can mark an important passage. I can give you peace, not as the world gives with easy answers and heartless resolution, but true rest and true peace.
Three of Knives
My love, I walk with you through the valleys as well as the mountaintop experiences. Whenever you feel fresh grief or feelings from old wounds--whether a momentary pang or deep and lasting loss, this piercing of the heart can bring messages and understanding over time. From this cold winter wilderness, now dark, the enlightenment and warmth of spring will come. Allow the discomfort to do its perfect work, and through the process, through the Four and Five of Knives to follow, the crow will bring a complete and whole message in the Six. If words have triggered old wounds or drawn fresh blood, even if you yourself have torn the yellow rose and made it bleed, receive the pain as from me, work through the pain and complete the journey of transformation. Allow my words and guidance to form, to come through, even when skies seem like a grey, steel cover. Let the seeds I am planting grow. Grasp the thorny rose, and in time, learn from me.
My love, I walk with you through the valleys as well as the mountaintop experiences. Whenever you feel fresh grief or feelings from old wounds--whether a momentary pang or deep and lasting loss, this piercing of the heart can bring messages and understanding over time. From this cold winter wilderness, now dark, the enlightenment and warmth of spring will come. Allow the discomfort to do its perfect work, and through the process, through the Four and Five of Knives to follow, the crow will bring a complete and whole message in the Six. If words have triggered old wounds or drawn fresh blood, even if you yourself have torn the yellow rose and made it bleed, receive the pain as from me, work through the pain and complete the journey of transformation. Allow my words and guidance to form, to come through, even when skies seem like a grey, steel cover. Let the seeds I am planting grow. Grasp the thorny rose, and in time, learn from me.
Four of Knives
Come away from the fray for a little while and rest in the sanctuary of my peace. Leave behind the hectic haste of the worldly race and the clash of iron that sharpens iron in plans and strategies, in calendars and maps, in disputes and debates. As this bright figure flees from a vampire, an adversary that drains the mind, she finds solace in this statue on a dark tomb, an emblem perhaps of the Higher Self. White roses of spiritual life bloom where the crow bleeds like troubled thoughts stilled, like worries and concerns sacrificed at this altar of peace. Return to me as a sanctuary within yourself, a quiet place of refuge, and I will restore your soul. Hear my still, quiet voice like an anchor for for your soul and true nourishment for your troubled mind, a homecoming from mental labors and wars. Rest in me.
Come away from the fray for a little while and rest in the sanctuary of my peace. Leave behind the hectic haste of the worldly race and the clash of iron that sharpens iron in plans and strategies, in calendars and maps, in disputes and debates. As this bright figure flees from a vampire, an adversary that drains the mind, she finds solace in this statue on a dark tomb, an emblem perhaps of the Higher Self. White roses of spiritual life bloom where the crow bleeds like troubled thoughts stilled, like worries and concerns sacrificed at this altar of peace. Return to me as a sanctuary within yourself, a quiet place of refuge, and I will restore your soul. Hear my still, quiet voice like an anchor for for your soul and true nourishment for your troubled mind, a homecoming from mental labors and wars. Rest in me.
Five of Knives
I am with you, my child, when you feel oppressed, bullied, or beaten down. You may not feel like facing fears of loss, rejection, or shame, the threat of which can hover over you like this dark figure. Bur even as you feel overshadowed or imagine darkness encroaching, I know the plans that I have for you to give you a future and a hope. I will lead you to stairways and bridges to take you beyond this moment; I am with you, manifesting like the blooming colors of these roses. I will give you a way of escaoe or provide you with the word you need like this knife marked with the sign of Venus.
This moment will drive you to me, and you will almost rejoice you faced this darkness and affliction, which helps you experience the reality of the beatitude "Blessed are the meek," the deep joy of those who learn humility and empathy by facing difficulty. For I will comfort you, and you will inherit the earth.
I am with you, my child, when you feel oppressed, bullied, or beaten down. You may not feel like facing fears of loss, rejection, or shame, the threat of which can hover over you like this dark figure. Bur even as you feel overshadowed or imagine darkness encroaching, I know the plans that I have for you to give you a future and a hope. I will lead you to stairways and bridges to take you beyond this moment; I am with you, manifesting like the blooming colors of these roses. I will give you a way of escaoe or provide you with the word you need like this knife marked with the sign of Venus.
This moment will drive you to me, and you will almost rejoice you faced this darkness and affliction, which helps you experience the reality of the beatitude "Blessed are the meek," the deep joy of those who learn humility and empathy by facing difficulty. For I will comfort you, and you will inherit the earth.
Six of Knives
Hear my words of life, my child. My words, like a clear message from beyond brought by this black crow, will deliver you, transport you, move you. Like wind in the sails of a sea vessel or under the wings of an eagle, my words will carry you. They will dawn on you like the morning sun or like the coming of night to this vampire who needs this time of awakening and strength. You will feel balance restored and feel carried along to your desired haven.
The words I send you are clear, sharper than a two-edged sword that cuts to the quick and draws life-giving blood. Let all clouds of confusion clear as I speak to you, show you signs of my love and guidance. This is a time to gather true thoughts and chart your course, setting out with my blessing, direction, and encouragement.
Hear my words of life, my child. My words, like a clear message from beyond brought by this black crow, will deliver you, transport you, move you. Like wind in the sails of a sea vessel or under the wings of an eagle, my words will carry you. They will dawn on you like the morning sun or like the coming of night to this vampire who needs this time of awakening and strength. You will feel balance restored and feel carried along to your desired haven.
The words I send you are clear, sharper than a two-edged sword that cuts to the quick and draws life-giving blood. Let all clouds of confusion clear as I speak to you, show you signs of my love and guidance. This is a time to gather true thoughts and chart your course, setting out with my blessing, direction, and encouragement.
Seven of Knives
Let my love constrain you as the Star of Venus bars the window pictured here from the stars of light beyond. You must pause and puzzle here upon these chess-board tiles, face the ambiguity beyond the closed door. If you ask, seek, and knock, I will give you mental preparation, show you a way, and open the door. You can fly above the fray on wings of careful thought, you can win the battle before a weapon is lifted through the Art of War. You can choose the path of knowledge, the Way of Wisdom, although you may not see it yet. You may need to wear the mask of crow, take the role of Sage, and make a mindful intention. Pray to me. Hear my words or carry my messages, and though they may draw blood, you know that my life is in such blood. Pause and think, contemplate, and I will make a way for you.
Let my love constrain you as the Star of Venus bars the window pictured here from the stars of light beyond. You must pause and puzzle here upon these chess-board tiles, face the ambiguity beyond the closed door. If you ask, seek, and knock, I will give you mental preparation, show you a way, and open the door. You can fly above the fray on wings of careful thought, you can win the battle before a weapon is lifted through the Art of War. You can choose the path of knowledge, the Way of Wisdom, although you may not see it yet. You may need to wear the mask of crow, take the role of Sage, and make a mindful intention. Pray to me. Hear my words or carry my messages, and though they may draw blood, you know that my life is in such blood. Pause and think, contemplate, and I will make a way for you.
Eight of Knives
I am with you, and you are with me, even when you feel defeated or bound in the depths of the underworld, when others around you may seem discouraged, sapped down to dry skeletal bones, crows of dark messages circling, alighting. Although the air may seem like a thick, toxic fog I am with you to bring you the bright energy of the sun, to fill you and recharge you, break you free from the chains that hold you, chains which are mere ides--words,, perceptions, expectations, assumptions.
Although green clouds seem to hang above the waters, I am with you to filter and re-frame feelings and imaginations, to bring lilies of promise, little blooms of your spiritual freedom. Do not linger here after the experience has done its work; taste the shadow and hear the dark words but be ready to walk free into new light.
I am with you, and you are with me, even when you feel defeated or bound in the depths of the underworld, when others around you may seem discouraged, sapped down to dry skeletal bones, crows of dark messages circling, alighting. Although the air may seem like a thick, toxic fog I am with you to bring you the bright energy of the sun, to fill you and recharge you, break you free from the chains that hold you, chains which are mere ides--words,, perceptions, expectations, assumptions.
Although green clouds seem to hang above the waters, I am with you to filter and re-frame feelings and imaginations, to bring lilies of promise, little blooms of your spiritual freedom. Do not linger here after the experience has done its work; taste the shadow and hear the dark words but be ready to walk free into new light.
Nine of Knives
My child, I am still with you when cold, cruel thoughts make me seem far away. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, my correcting rod and guiding staff will comfort you. The Dark Night of the Soul can make you feel alone with your grief anxious thoughts, and nightmares. If you are not mindful the shadow can make you cold and cruel, too. This season, however--whether short, long, or cycling--sometimes has a helpful work to do, preparing you for a sweetness that comes after the death of a vision, perhaps even more cruelly felt in the 10. Sometimes the thoughts that hang over your head like swords come from slander or abuse of others, and sometimes they nag like demons, echoing from your own heart. Use any lies to expose your vulnerability and pick up the sword of truth to counter attack, for this strength can be a reward for facing such fears and negative thoughts.
Sometimes my presence can be made more real and manifest as you pass through these shadows and cold thoughts. Wait and take heart. I am with you.
My child, I am still with you when cold, cruel thoughts make me seem far away. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, my correcting rod and guiding staff will comfort you. The Dark Night of the Soul can make you feel alone with your grief anxious thoughts, and nightmares. If you are not mindful the shadow can make you cold and cruel, too. This season, however--whether short, long, or cycling--sometimes has a helpful work to do, preparing you for a sweetness that comes after the death of a vision, perhaps even more cruelly felt in the 10. Sometimes the thoughts that hang over your head like swords come from slander or abuse of others, and sometimes they nag like demons, echoing from your own heart. Use any lies to expose your vulnerability and pick up the sword of truth to counter attack, for this strength can be a reward for facing such fears and negative thoughts.
Sometimes my presence can be made more real and manifest as you pass through these shadows and cold thoughts. Wait and take heart. I am with you.
Ten of Knives
Daughter of Knives
Prince of Knives
My child, when this card appears to reveal an aspect of yourself or of another person, be aware of new ideas, new ways of seeing and thinking, or new strategies. The crow here suggests there may be hidden messages, the rising sun implies a revelation or vision, and the rose shows a re-awakening of spirit.
Although he may speak out rashly or act impulsively on ideals, this character's quick-mindedness and ability to think outside the box can solve even long-standing problems and can chart new courses. Although he can sometimes think too much and lose sight of the land among his maps, his amazing flights of fancy and abstract principles often make for a new way, a bright path, or a wonderful quest.
Listen to this song and see this vision! Sing it or share it yourself! If it seems good, step out on this clear path!
My child, when this card appears to reveal an aspect of yourself or of another person, be aware of new ideas, new ways of seeing and thinking, or new strategies. The crow here suggests there may be hidden messages, the rising sun implies a revelation or vision, and the rose shows a re-awakening of spirit.
Although he may speak out rashly or act impulsively on ideals, this character's quick-mindedness and ability to think outside the box can solve even long-standing problems and can chart new courses. Although he can sometimes think too much and lose sight of the land among his maps, his amazing flights of fancy and abstract principles often make for a new way, a bright path, or a wonderful quest.
Listen to this song and see this vision! Sing it or share it yourself! If it seems good, step out on this clear path!
Queen of Knives
Lord of Knives