Conscience of the King
by Elizabeth Barrette
layout by Ellen Million
Card 1
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This crowns you.
The Four of Swords reversed
observes an obstacle overcome --
you're back in action,
but departing ravens may return.
Card 6
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This is behind you.
The Seven of Cups
stops the seeker at the cross,
barred by thorns and gold:
a difficult decision past.
Card 5
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This covers you
The King of Pentacles
holds power over Earth,
This crosses you.
The King of Wands
holds the hand of Fire,
secure in business --
decisive yet impulsive.
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giver of gold rings --
generous and greedy by turns.
Card 2
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This is before you.
The Hanged Man
demands sacrifice
of what you want for what you need
willingly.
Card 7
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This is beneath you.
The Eight of Cups
seeks for deeper meaning,
filling each chalice at the well,
liquid silver inside gold.
Card 4
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This is the final outcome.
The Queen of Pentacles,
lady of Earth,
talented yet tentative,
is waiting for you to save Her.
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These are your hopes.
The Five of Wands
sails over stirring waters.
Opposing forces agitate distractions
but you are almost there.
Card 10
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These are the thoughts of others.
Strength reversed
is not the weakness they see,
but a strength they cannot comprehend.
Do not lose your nerve.
Card 9
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These are your fears.
The Three of Cups reversed:
What was once good now causes pain.
Change requires change --
You must choose a new direction.
Card 8
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