Card 1 - Seven of Wands
The Seven of Wands has an image of a man who's standing on a tall hill and being challenged by the warring parties below. He appears to be protecting this role and attacking in retaliation. It is thrilling to notice that within the Rider-Waite depiction of the Seven of Wands, the person is wearing no longer matching shoes. This is connected to the symbolism of being on uneven floor or no longer having a stable footing in life.
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Card 2 - Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords shows a hand emerging from the clouds wielding a double-edged sword. This double edged sword carries a golden crown encircled by a wreath. The wreath has for a long time, been associated with victory, achievement and great achievement.
The crown is used to symbolize royalty and the strength to rule that includes royalty.
In the background, we see mountains and the sea which can be interpreted to be symbols of great achievement, for example, the conquering of remote lands, propelled by ambition.
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