Flower Knights Tarot
I really like tarot cards, not necessarily for the divination aspect but as symbols of specific-but-universal experiences and mental states. Does that make sense? I like parsing the symbols from these old illustrations that people know so well and remaking them in a way that resonates with me, that fits with the style I'm going for. This project started out as a way to have something to draw when I didn't have anything to draw, and now it's grown into something I'm really excited about and proud of. Please find below all the cards I have drawn so far, and some brief keywords relating to the meaning of each one.
Swords
The drama of the suit of swords absolutely cannot be beat. The flowers I chose for this suit are hollyhocks and mountain laurel, which both represent ambition, one of the themes of the suit overall. Other themes that were harder to find good flowers for include logic, truth, conflict, and communication.
Ace of Swords
- clarity
- vision
- truth
- a breakthrough or new idea
Two of Swords
- stalemate
- difficult choices
- denial
Three of Swords
- heartbreak
- sorrow
- loss
Four of Swords
- sanctuary
- recovery
- withdrawal
Five of Swords
- conflict
- defeat
- discord
Six of Swords
- moving on
- change
- departure
Seven of Swords
- trickery
- resourcefulness
- cunning
Eight of Swords
- imprisonment
- helplessness
- fear
Nine of Swords
- anxiety
- despair
- nightmares
Ten of Swords
- ruin
- exhaustion
- defeat
Page of Swords
- curiosity
- vigilance
- mental energy
Knight of Swords
- action
- impulsiveness
- daring
Queen of Swords
- honesty
- perceptiveness
- clear-mindedness
King of Swords
- discipline
- integrity
- morality
Pentacles
Pentacles, also sometimes called coins, are associated with stability, nature, health, and prosperity. The flowers I picked for this suit are bryony, which represents prosperity, and watercress, which represents stability or power.
Ace of Pentacles
- abundance
- prosperity
- stability
Two of Pentacles
- adaptation
- resourcefulness
- flexibility
Three of Pentacles
- teamwork
- collaboration
- shared goals
Four of Pentacles
- possessiveness
- security
- control
Five of Pentacles
- adversity
- alienation
- struggle
Six of Pentacles
- charity
- generosity
- community