Titan Goddess of the Breeze, Aura, sits with the land on one side and the ocean on the other, reflecting that the world is her oyster. Like a stiff breeze fanning the flames, your creativity and inventiveness are getting an extra boost right now.

The horai, goddesses of the seasons, were also goddesses of proper timing. It doesn’t take much to throw off a harvest: rains that come too early or too late; cold that lingers a bit too long; planting before you should, etc. Likewise, the four reversed warns that your timing may be off just now. Accept that delays happen, and pace yourself.

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?

The Sphinx was sent by Hera to guard the road to Thebes. Any passersby had to answer her riddle or be devoured on the spot. Right now, you may be feeling similarly trapped or censored. Unable to move ahead until you say what someone else wants to hear or do what they want you to do. If fear of criticism or harsh words is holding you back; speak your truth and move on.

The four of wands is such a positive card, that its a good draw even in reverse. It means a celebration, although, in this case, possibly a brief one.

Excitement, courage, creativity, and inspiration. Like Apollo with his lyre, you are on fire!

Gaia, Mother Earth, gave birth to all that is, only to watch in frustration as half of it tried to kill the other half. This card represents the weariness you feel when all your hard work on a project hasn’t been quite enough. As unfair as it may seem, more time and energy are needed to bring about a desired result.

Youth holding a Hare, from an Athenian redware kylix. The boy is shown as a successful hunter, using his skills to bring home the bacon (or the rabbit). Dont be afraid to hunt in new fields today.

So the god Dionysius turned some pirates into dolphins, as punishment for kidnapping him. But, honestly, it could have been worse. Old time pirates didn’t exactly have it easy, and dolphins . . . well, they’re just really cool. Maybe some of the pirates even came to enjoy their new condition, as you might once you adapt to the changes life has recently brought you.

Born on land but ruling the sea, Poseidon combined the active quality of air with the emotional quality of water, and frequently fought in both realms. Likewise, this is a card for making your emotions work for you in other areas: an actor or musician using emotion to bring realism to a performance, or a businessman using charm and diplomacy at work.

Karen Chance