In this depiction both feet are bound to the tree. The woman can bind herself further by spinning one way or unravel the binds by spinning the other way. She chooses to maintain the position by gently swaying this way and that observing the world from a different perspective. The aqua blush on her cheeks symbolises serenity, calmness and openness and through that discovery and balance. The green leaves suggest renewal as the result of halting for a while.The coat hangers may represent the threefold benefits of halting, observing and thinking. I am reminded also that an item used to create order may symbolise entanglement. How hard is it to pull one hanger from a messy stack at the bottom of the wardrobe?
This is the message of the card. To disentangle from situations in which we cannot function is a sufficient action in itself. Deciding what to do next can come later.
"Great post Laylah "To disentangle from situations in which we cannot function is a sufficient action in itself. This is so true and important to remember. I am amazed about the amount of symbolism in this card. It is definitely a much more meaty deck than I had expected considering its girly vibe and a great tast for fashion!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen!
DeleteI saw a review which described it as a novelty deck for teenagers. I can see the appeal to a hipster crowd but i think there's more to it than that. The LWB is pretty good too.
good one, those hangers were the first thing that drew my eye. Now I won't have to wonder all day 'what the hey?'.
ReplyDeleteI did ponder a while now I can think of lots of reasons why they should be there...My new book the hermeneutics of hangers
DeleteI like the addition of the hangers! I'm curious about her cheeks, which seem bluish green instead of red from hanging upside down. Maybe the first 'blush' of acceptance?
ReplyDelete:) almost all the characters in this deck blush but only this one, justice and the nine and ten of swords blush blue green. So yes maybe signifying that acceptance is not always a comfortable experience.
ReplyDeleteI love the message of the card. I am at that point this afternoon and your draw helps clarify a situation for me. I really like the couple of cards that you have drawn and shared from this deck, and it has been months since I bought a new deck I think a purchase is in order, especially since Sharyn shared that she has 70 decks. I need to add to my 20 deck collection.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think you are right to take your time building a collection (I made a few bad choices rushing).
ReplyDeleteThis is a really delightful deck and I can imagine you working very well with it :)