Eos, goddess of the dawn, leads the procession of the day. On the one hand, the sun is shining brightly on you and you have reached the pinnacle of success. On the other, you know what they say about the guy at the top of the hill: theres always someone trying to knock him off. Stand your ground.

Science fiction isnt new. Take the "giant" Talos, for instance, which was basically the worlds first robot: a big, bronze automaton made by Hephaistos, and gifted by Zeus to his lover Europa as a bodyguard. Likewise, you are at the beginning of a bold new venture, maybe entrepreneurial, that has the potential to remake your world in a new way. Go for it!

Pegasus in the above image is bridled. The winged horse that could soar above the clouds is being held down and restricted. Lately, you may have felt like this, too, as obstacle after obstacle sprang up, just when you thought youd fought free. Fight a little more.

Kadmos, our hero, slayed a dragon with a rock (okay, it wasnt that great of a dragon) and helped to found a city. Unfortunately, the dragon was the pet of Ares who . . . didn’t take this well. Delay seems probable for you right now, and someone may become a problem.

The Lovers reversed warns of fights, betrayals and the possibility of shattered bonds. Remember, love (like Aphrodite up there) is not always kind. And choosing badly can bite you

Our card shows one of the Dioscuri (better known as the constellation Gemini). They were often worshipped by sailors, who believed that they appeared in the form of St Elmos fire on the rigging of ships, to give protection from storms. In a reading, the Knight of Wands signifies adventure, travel and possibly a vacation over water or abroad.

Greek myths portray Artemis as Apollos sister, but other legends tell a different story: of a goddess older than all the rest, and one who never really fit into male-centered Greek mythology. Because she wasnt Greek. And she damned sure wasnt part of the patriarchy. She was the Great Mother of the Neolithic, who is bringing you fertility, growth and abundance now.

Hephaestus, our Page of Wands, was famously married to flighty Dite, AKA Aphrodite, the goddess of love and sneaking around on your husband. Being constantly cuckolded did not improve Hephaestus temper, and having everyone know it didn’t help his self-esteem. Both of these areas are also likely plaguing someone who draws the Page of Wands reversed.

See Icarus make some fake wings. See Icarus attach them to his back with wax. See him soar high into the sky. Fly, Icarus, fly! See the wax melt. See Icarus plummet to a messy death. Any questions?

Handsome Hylas was abducted by some nymphs, who knew a good thing when they saw one. But while that left Hylas very happy, it greatly upset his friend and mentor Hercules, who looked tirelessly, and fruitlessly, for him for months. Similarly, the Ten of Cups reversed is about trouble in relationships, separation, and a lack of peace and harmony.

Despite his wings, Eros was born of the sea, along with Aphrodite, and is often depicted in watery pastimes. He is also, of course, known for inspiring emotion, and therefore goes brilliantly in Cups, the suite of the emotions. Our Page is bringing you fresh passions, childlike wonder and great communication between lovers or partners.

The only man to hear the famous sirens song and live was Odysseus, who bound himself to his ships mast before he passed their island. He knew their voices were irresistible and would lure him to his death, so he made the wise choice to not give himself a choice. Sometimes, willpower needs a little help. Set yourself up for success.

Oedipus was confronted by the Sphynx with a do or die riddle: what goes on four legs at dawn, two at noon and three in evening? His answer: a man, who crawls as a baby, walks upright as an adult, and needs a cane in old age. In response, the monster threw herself off a cliff, because hed gotten it right. Likewise, obstacles in your path are self-destructing now.

Karen Chance