This card represents your imaginative, visionary, childishly optimistic side. Some part of you is yearning, like Icarus, to fly toward the sun, or like Captain Kirk, to boldly go where no man has gone before. You want to see new things, experience adventures, wear bad velour costumes and still get the girl! This is the card that asks, if crazy schemes work, are they still crazy?

This wild ride of a card heralds a new life heading your way at top speed. You may feel inclined to step off the tracks before this oncoming train crashes into you, but don’t worry, it probably wont be an Athenian tragedy. The Tower upright usually precedes a change that can remake your life in a positive way. And if not, you’ll finally get to collect on all that insurance.

When Andromeda was tied to a rock, to await consumption by a giant sea monster, she could have sat down and accepted her fate. Instead, she raised such a fuss that a passing hero came to her aid. The Star, likewise, is the card of hope. It is telling you that this is the time to look up -- not around at your problems but above them -- and reach for the stars.

Erichthonius, an early king of Athens (thats him as a baby on our card), is credited with teaching his people many things: how to capture wild horses and yoke them for plowing, how to make chariots, and how to smelt silver. Likewise, the Eight of Pentacles is all about learning new skills (or furthering your education) in order to improve your current situation.

Along with Demeter, Dionysius was one of the two great gods of the earth. So he is a fitting King of Pentacles, the suite associated with earth. Specifically, he ruled wine making, fertility and madness. In other words, Dionysius knew how to have a good time! And if you drew this card, so should you. The King of Pentacles tells of a happy and prosperous future.

Like Ganymede, plucked away from his boring, earthly existence by Zeus and given immortality, this card signifies rapid progress and a change of fortune for you. Chance is on your side.

Hermes, our magician, was known for his charm, cleverness, and diplomacy. And for being the biggest con artist on Olympus! Drawing this cards means that you have the skills to make things happen. Just remember to use your powers for good.

At her best, the Queen of Wands is all energy, warmth and charisma. But reversed, that same charm can be used to hurt; she can be pleasant to your face while plotting behind your back. Likewise, her competitive nature can turn vengeful when she fears she is losing.

Hephaestus was the Olympian god of fire, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture -- a really creative guy. He made many of the magical items used by gods and heroes alike, including a golden throne for his estranged mother, which wouldn’t allow her to stand up! His challenge, and yours, is to channel creativity into positive things, instead of using it to get in trouble.

The Dioscuri, twin gods of horsemanship and protectors of guests and travelers, were charming, handsome and brave. But they could also be rash and impulsive, getting themselves killed in a family feud after kidnapping their cousins girlfriends. They never learned that, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.

Karen Chance