Margarete Petersen’s Seven of Flames
includes another cat – the leopard of the Six has been replaced by a tiger! I’m
reminded of the various felines that feature in the Thoth’s suit of Wands – the
tiger in the Princess of Wands, or the (cat) in the Queen. This tiger seems to
be growing out of the shoulder – or leg – of an abbreviated human figure in the
image. Is it me or do the flames seem to be more vertical in this card? According
to the LWB, the tiger is about releasing anger, with a focus on the shoulder
and pelvis – the joints from which action springs, perhaps?
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Seven of
Flames (trimmed) ©Margarete Petersen Tarot |
I’ve always seen this as being
about strength and having the courage to fight for what you want or believe
in. The LWB supports this with
references to the fire of action, the courage to express oneself, and being
willing to take responsibility for our feelings (but not others) and for the
consequences of our actions. Astrologically the Seven of Wands is related
to Mars in Leo – the drive and determination associated with the Roman god of
war joining forces with the strength and courage of the lion… or in this case,
the tiger!
Today’s haiku (with thanks to
William Blake!)
Tiger, burning bright.
Take heart, grasp it by the tail –
Accept what follows.
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