Episode 54: Five of Swords

This week we confront the 5 of Swords, the Lord of Defeat - an uncomfortable place at best and a dangerous no man's land at worst.  Here Venus rules over the first decan of Aquarius, but the combined peaceful natures of that planet and that sign are no match for the harsh power of a 5.  The truce of the 4 of Swords has fallen; winners gloat and losers suffer. In our conversation we discuss the contrast of Venus' warm close opulence with the remote stylings of Aquarius, and the ways in which motion comes to the aid of matter and breaks up stasis. We consider the fall of Rome and Epicene cults, mutilated heads, the goddess , piracy, slaves of giants, swastikas and Germany, risks undertaken, ways navigated and found, the averse pentagram, respect for authority, and the tragic failure of good intentions. To learn more about the suit of Swords, the world of Yetzirah, the war gods of Geburah, the color schemes of the cards, and so much else, be sure to visit us at: http://www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse For readings, online classes, books and more: http://tsusanchang.com Mel Meleen's Thoth-inspired decks: http://tarotcart.com Susie's Arcana Cases and perfumes are on: http://etsy.com/shop/tarotista Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers: http://www.redbubble.com/people/wheelhouse93/shop also, Nine of Swords blankets, pillows, phone cases: http://www.redbubble.com/people/tarotista/shop