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holder: dorcas meadowes affiliation: order of the phoenix secret: is a rogue double agent

“the hanged man shows a man suspended, upside-down, from the living world tree, rooted in the underworld and supporting the heavens. given the serene expression on his face, it is believed he is hanging on the tree of his own will. his right foot is bound to the tree but his left foot remains free, bent at the knee and tucked in behind his right leg. his arms are bent, with hands held behind his back, forming an inverted triangle. the man is wearing red pants representing human passion and the physical body, a blue coat for knowledge, and yellow shoes representing his high ideals. around the hanged man’s head is a bright yellow halo showing spiritual attainment, with the grey background suggesting invisibility (a good reminder to not flaunt your spirituality). this is the card of ultimate surrender, of being suspended in time and of martyrdom and sacrifice to the greater good. this is the archetype to meditate on to help break old patterns of behaviour and bad habits that restrict you.”

upright: sacrifice, release, martyrdom reversed: stalling, needless sacrifice, fear of sacrifice 

holder: alecto carrow affiliation: death eaters secret: despises her brother because he is idolized by their parents 

“the queen of swords sits high on her throne with a stern look on her face indicating that no-one can fool her. in her right hand, she comfortably holds a sword pointed to the sky, and her left hand extends as if she has something to offer to others. behind her is a spring sky, different from the winter settings on most other swords cards, and this has an emergence and growth quality to it. the sky is clear, representing her clarity of mind as she considers matters of the intellect. the bird above her head symbolises the mind’s ability to soar above day-to-day issues in order to arrive at appropriate solutions.”

upright: quick thinker, organised, perceptive, independent reversed: overly-emotional, bitchy, cold-hearted

holder: mary macdonald affiliation: order of the phoenix secret: lost a child

“under a golden sky, a woman gently pats a lion on its forehead and lower jaw. the woman gazes down at the lion with a peaceful smile on her face and appears to be successfully taming this wild beast. the fact that Strength is represented by a woman indicates that this card is not focused on pure physical strength. she has the infinity symbol above her head, the same symbol seen in the magician. her white robe is that of the innocent fool, indicating a purity of spirit. the blue mountain in the background is the same phallic symbol seen in the lovers. the lion is a symbol of our animal passions and desires. the lion itself is sticking out his tongue. animals that are preparing to bite do not stick their tongues out. this lion is happy to submit and surrender to the woman. the woman overcomes the lion with a quiet strength that can only come from within. her left arm represents mental effort, while the right arm represents physical effort. her right arm is merely holding, while the left arm is exerting all the pressure. she wears a belt and crown of flowers and stands unprotected in an open green field. the crown on her head represents the fullest, most beautiful expression of nature and transient life.”

upright: inner strength, bravery, compassion, focus reversed: self doubt, weakness, insecurity