TEMPERANCE
"Everything in moderation, including moderation." - Oscar Wilde
After the massive change in perspective (Hanged Man) and all the endings and changes that creates (Death), it's time to balance out and find the stability in your life, so enter the Temperance card. This card denotes finding that comfortable, healing center so that you can restore harmony in your life. It points to the need to balance two opposing forces, combining the best of them so that you can center your mind and heart. Thus, it's a very healing card, one that reminds us to have patience in order to reach that equilibrium (if you've ever seen a scale balance, you know it takes a little while for things to level out as the scales wibble-wobble for a bit). This card points to peace and tranquility being found once you find that happy middle ground and figure out who you are after that adjustment.
::Who's Who On This Card::
1. Astrid Magnussen from White Oleander - White Oleander is a movie about a young woman who is shuffled from foster home to foster home after her mother is put in jail. She loses her compass during all this turmoil, taking on a different personality in each home in order to fit in. By the end though, she's gone through a major healing process and stands in a room where there is an art display of a bunch of different suitcases, each one with mementos of a different home and a different life she lived there, but she stands in the center, fully having integrated all of these different personalities into herself in order to find her center in them all. The holds onto the most important parts of herself and transforms into this beautiful mixture, a perfectly balanced moderation.
2. Zotoh Zhaan from Farscape - After Zotoh Zhaan was put in prison for murder, she turned to meditation in order to facilitate her healing and keep the wild side of herself in check. Even though her dark impulses never fully went away, she was able to hold balance our her emotions and became one of the most compassionate and wisest of the Farscape crew. It's this kind of peaceful equilibrium that the Temperance card points to in a reading, and finding that calm center so that you can stabilize.
3. Grey Jedi from Star Wars Extended Universe - In the original movies, you were either a good Jedi or a vile Sith, but in the extended universe of the Star Wars books and comics, there was a sect called the Grey Jedi, who sought to find the balance between the two and live in that gray middle area, bringing together those opposites like the Temperance card likes us to do. As their code states, "There must be both dark and light. I will do what I must to keep the balance, as the balance is what holds all life. There is no good without evil, but evil must not be allowed to flourish. There is passion, yet peace; serenity, yet emotion; chaos, yet order. I am a wielder of the flame; a champion of balance. I am a guardian of life. I am a Gray Jedi."
4. Wei Wei from Stick It - Technically, this could be any gymnast out there on the balance beam, but Stick It is one of my favorite gymnastics movies. A gymnast has to have both grace and strength to stay stable up there and keep their balance, which I think is a good lesson the Temperance card leaves us with-- it takes a lot of dexterity to find the eye of the storm sometimes, to not let those little frustrations in life knock us off balance. But when you become an adept gymnast in life, temperance and moderation becomes easier.
5. The Beast from Beauty And The Beast - When the Beast first meets Belle, his actions and emotions are way too strong, he feels that force is the way to get what he wants and doesn't care if his anger is off the chart loud and in people's faces. But when he starts to fall for her, Belle changes him and he learns to not come off so harshly. That anger inside him starts to heal, resulting in a sense of inner calm that allows him to have more patience and moderate his behavior. In turn, Belle makes compromises herself, like forgoing silverware so everyone can eat together gracefully.
6. Franklin Dudikoff from Recess - This was only one episode of a Saturday morning cartoon show, but it always kind of stuck with me. In it, there was a new student teacher trying to find his footing in his field. When he first came into the classroom, he billed himself as Mr. Dudikoff, a very stuffy and nervous new teacher, who was trying to fit the mold of what a "teacher" should look and act like. But that wasn't working. So he switched to calling himself The Dude, let the kids play all day and didn't give them any rules or discipline. Again, that failed miserably. So after talking to the Recess kids, he realized he was going to the extremes when he could instead combine them into the perfect mixture-- hence the creation of Mr. Dude, a fun guy who was able to add his fun side to his more serious teacher side, really gaining the kid's approval, respect and finding a great way to teach them in a creative and fun way. Temperance is all about finding that happy balance in between extremes.
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DEATH/TRANSFORMATION
"Without an ending there would be no beginning." - Craig D Lounsbrough
Death is very much not about an actual physical death, so don't get worried when you see this card come up in your reading! Instead, this is a card about changes, transformation and the new life that you can find after the old you passes away. It's about allowing pieces of yourself to metaphorically die so that the rest of you can flourish and grow strong. This is a time of rebirth, when you can find a new identity and become like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. I've chosen to call this card 'Transformation' in my Fangirls' Tarot Deck because I feel the card's original name carries too much of a negative connotation by now and I'm hoping people can start to see past what they once believed about it, so it's kind of like a rebirth of the card itself, ushering in its new transformation.
::Who's Who On This Card::
1. Memory!Erased Connor from Angel - On the show, Connor was Angel's son who was brought into a hell dimension and suffered a great deal before coming back to Earth and acting out his pain and psychological torment on those around him. His whole life was fraught with suffering-- until Angel made a deal with the Higher Powers that Connor would have his memories erased and be magicked into a new family, one where he would have a new identity and a sort of magical amnesia to forget the old Connor that once lived before. In essence, he had to die to be reborn into a happier life. This is the message behind the Death card, sometimes the old must pass away so you can create a happier, healthier new self.
2. Regeneration Scenes in Doctor Who - The first time the show wanted to switch actors that played the Doctor (going from the first Doctor to the second Doctor), they were faced with the dilemma of having to explain to the audience why there was a whole new actor playing this character. Thus they added the idea of 'regeneration' to the mythos of the show. When the Doctor reaches old age or gets injured, their old self transforms into a renewed newer body, causing a complete physical and often psychological change. It's the same character, but different in many ways, the same and changed, and healthy enough to continue the story line. When Death appears for us in a reading, it often feels like this change has taken place for you, casting you forward into a whole new life.
3. Frank Cross from Scrooged - My favorite Scrooge of all the Scrooges that could be placed on the Death/Transformation card! Props to Billy Crystal! By the time Scrooge, in any form of the story, wakes up on Christmas morning, he's been visited by three ghosts who have helped him eliminate what wasn't working to create a new version of life for himself. He's gone through the psychological process of accepting change and parting ways with his crotchety old self.
4. Ru Paul - Basically any transgender person could be used for this card, since many do go through a very big transformation when they decide to start expressing themselves as a different gender and often cast their old identity aside, even going so far as to call their birth name their 'dead name' because it no longer feels like them. This new change can be a new lease on life for them. Ru Paul seems to have brought transgender identity and drag culture to the masses though, so they get a mention.
5. Ariel from The Little Mermaid - When Ariel finally gets her human legs and goes through that permanent change at the end of The Little Mermaid, it's the end of the old way of living as a mermaid for her as she steps into a new beginning with Eric as a human. This physical transformation brings an ending of a life lived under the sea so that she can embrace the world above. The Death card often asks us to embrace that change, like she did, because there is so much more for us waiting after this chapter closes.
6. Georgia Lass from Dead Like Me - On the show Dead Like Me, Georgia actually did die.. but after that, her unlife got even stranger as she was turned into a grim reaper, still stuck on Earth, unrecognizable to her old family and friends and made to take on this new identity and job. It was quite the change for her, one that she didn't always enjoy and one that took a lot of getting used to, but she made a lot of friends and new discoveries despite her gripes. Death is not always pleasant, but if you embrace it and don't resist this transition, you may find you make just as many new discoveries as you cut away from your old life and start down your new path.
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THE HANGED MAN: THE PLAYLIST
Perspective. Sacrifice. Surrender.
1. Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer
2. Let It Go - Voltaire
3. Sweet Surrender - Sarah McLachlan
4. It's Not Up To You - Bjork
5. Suspended - Matt Nathanson
6. A New Way - morgxn
7. Surrender - Natalie Taylor
8. New Perspective - Panic! At The Disco
9. Waiting For The Right Time - Karen Atkins
10. Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
11. Pause - Plain White T's
12. I Shall Be Released - The Band
13. Suspended - Kelis
14. Let It Be - Beatles
15. Waiting - Caslow feat. Kaylie Foster
16. Retreat - Crumb
17. Perspective - Bailey Bryan
18. Breathe - Jonny Diaz
19. I Surrender All - Clay Crosse
20. The Hanged Man - Moonspell
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PAGE OF PENTACLES: THE PLAYLIST
Goals. Ambition. Student.
1. I Can - Nas
2. If I Had A Million Dollars - Barenaked Ladies
3. You're Manifesting (The Manifesting Song) - Inspire3
4. Everything's Coming Up Roses - Gypsy
5. I Wanna Benz - YG, Nipsey Hussle and 50 Cent
6. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Pet Shop Boys
7. Money (That's What I Want) - The Flying Lizards
8. Learning Something New - Bai Kamara Jr.
9. Opportunity - Annie Soundtrack 2014
10. Planting Seeds - Mike Knight
11. The College Song - Christina Martino
12. Free Money - Patti Smith
13. Chase That (Ambition) - Lecrae
14. Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Ft. Wanz
15. Study Hard Anthem - V2.0 Hsc Edition
16. Working For It - Zhu X Skrillex X They.
17. Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
18. Success Story - Nesbeth
19. The Internship Song - Adam Newbern
20. Ready, Set, Goals! - singtolearn
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TEN OF PENTACLES: THE PLAYLIST
Family. Legacy. Wealth.
1. I Come From Money - WWE Music Group
2. The Aristocats Theme - The Aristocats Soundtrack
3. Born Rich - Diamond White
4. Something To Be Proud Of - Montgomery Gentry
5. Mansion On The Hill - Bruce Springsteen
6. Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
7. Trust Fund Baby - Sammy Hagar & The Circle
8. Legacy - Jay Z
9. Rich Girl - Hall And Oates
10. Mitakuye Oyasin (We Are So Provided For) - Nahko And MFTP
11. Sweet Life - Frank Ocean
12. Family Is Family - Kacey Musgraves
13. Time Of The Season - The Zombies
14. We Take Care Of Our Own - Bruce Springsteen
15. U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class) - Bob Seger
16. Where You Are - Moana Soundtrack
17. Puttin On The Ritz - Fred Astaire
18. Royalty - Samuel Medas
19. The Living Years - Mike And The Mechanics
20. On My Father's Wings - Andrea Corr
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NINE OF PENTACLES: THE PLAYLIST
Wealth. Refinement. Success.
1. 7 Rings - Ariana Grande
2. Independent Woman - Destiny's Child
3. We All Live In Abundance! - Charles Haines and Evan Rock
4. Rainbow High - Evita Soundtrack
5. Millionaire Mind - Big Idea
6. Independent - Webbie Ft. Lil' Bossie
7. Successful - Ariana Grande
8. Real Rich - Wiz Khalifa Feat. Gucci Mane
9. Sophisticated Lady - Natalie Cole
10. Rich - K. Michelle
11. Good Life - One Republic
12. Rich Girl - Gwen Stefani
13. Elegance - Hello, Dolly! Soundtrack
14. Aristocrat - Poppy
15. Gucci Gucci - Kreayshawn
16. That's Rich - Newsies
17. Killer Queen - Queen
18. Money - Cardi B
19. The Model - Kraftwerk
20. Money Is Coming To Me - Karen Drucker
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FIVE OF PENTACLES: THE PLAYLIST
Hard times. Homelessness. Rejection. Financial ruin.
1. Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen
2. Cost Of Livin' - Ronnie Dunn
3. I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
4. The A Team - Ed Sheeran
5. Allentown - Billy Joel
6. Almost Home - Craig Morgan
7. What It's Like (live acoustic) - Everlast
8. The Day They Closed The Factory Down - Harry Chapin
9. The Ghost Of Tom Joad - Bruce Springsteen
10. On The Sidewalk - Bård
11. If There's A God In Heaven (What's He Waiting For) - Elton John
12. Mr Banker - Lynyrd Skynyrd
13. Dead End Street - The Kinks
14. It's A Hard Knock Life - Annie Soundtrack
15. Unemployment Line - Creed Bratton
16. Flint (For The Unemployed And Underpaid) - Sufjan Stevens
17. Rain On The Scarecrow - John Cougar Mellencamp
18. Brother Can You Spare A Dime? - Bing Crosby
19. Workin Man - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
20. Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out - Bobby Womack
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FOUR OF PENTACLES: THE PLAYLIST
Possessiveness. Greed. Control.
1. Silas Stingy - The Who
2. The Power Of Gold - Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg
3. Obsess Possess - Vesperteen
4. I Will Possess Your Heart - Death Cab For Cutie
5. Money (That's What I Want) - Beatles
6. Stingy - Ginuwine
7. Possession Obsession - Daryl Hall & John Oates
8. For The Love Of Money - The O'jays
9. Mine, Mine, Mine - Pocahontas
10. Selfish - Pnb Rock
11. Mr. Greed - John Fogerty
12. Money Power Glory - Lana Del Rey
13. Possession - Sarah McLachlan
14. Penny Pincher - The Supremes
15. Power And Control - Marina And The Diamonds
16. Greed - Ice Cube
17. The Big Money - Rush
18. National Anthem - Lana Del Rey
19. Greed Money Power - Aaron Cole Feat. Beleaf & Derek Minor
20. Gollum Vs Smeagol - Rap Battle Boyinaband
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KING OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Ethical. Intelligent. Conversationalist.
1. The Pursuit Of Knowledge - Zack Hemsey
2. A Well Respected Man - The Kinks
3. Intellectual Love Song - Cool King Chris & KingheadS
4. Knowledge Is King - Kool Moe Dee
5. The Logical Song - Supertramp
6. Integrity - Red Grammer
7. Lay Down The Law - Switches
8. Stand Tall Think Clear - Moon
9. Brains Out - Kim Cesarion
10. Communication - The Power Station
11. Sage Advice - Paul Burch & The WPA Ballclub
12. Integrity Song - Ms D's Chorus
13. A Principled Man - Steve Taylor
14. Equal Rights Peter - Tosh
15. Laying Down The Law - The Law
16. Wise Man - Uriah Heep
17. Cold Beer Conversation - George Strait
18. Knowledge Is Power - Mr knowledge
19. Best Behaviour - Louisa Johnson
20. Justice - Motivational Video
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QUEEN OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Honest. Astute. Forthright. Witty. Experienced.
1. Queen Of Swords - Idina Menzel
2. Honest - Riley Clemmons
3. You Should See Me In A Crown - Billie Eilish
4. Truth And Honesty - Aretha Franklin
5. Speechless - Naomi Scott
6. I Am Woman - Helen Reddy
7. Miss Independent - Kelly Clarkson
8. If We're Honest - Francesca Battistelli
9. Killer Queen - Queen
10. Roar - Katy Perry
11. Glory and Gore - LORDE
12. Confident - Demi Lovato
13. Saint Honesty - Sara Bareilles
14. She's So Cold - The Rolling Stones
15. The Bitch Is Back - Tina Turner
16. Truth Hurts - Lizzo
17. Walk The Walk - Poe
18. Sing - The Dresden Dolls
19. Crown - Camila Cabello & Grey
20. Speaking Of Truth - Laleh
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KNIGHT OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Ambitious. Brash. Moving quickly.
1. Fight Back - NEFFEX
2. Revolution - The Beatles
3. Street Fighting Man - The Rolling Stones
4. Shout - Tears For Fears
5. Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) - Frank Sinatra
6. You've Got To Stand For Something - Aaron Tippin
7. Gimme Some Truth - John Lennon
8. Make Them Hear You - Ragtime Soundtrack
9. Change Or Die - Papa Roach
10. Faint - Linkin Park
11. Underdogs - Chris Young
12. Farmer Refuted - Hamilton Soundtrack
13. Rushing - Rotersand
14. Man With A Mission - The Anthem
15. Fight Song - Benjamin Kheng (Rachel Platten Cover)
16. Jump - Van Halen
17. Sing For The Moment - Eminem
18. Unstoppable - The Score
19. I Can't Stand Still - Footloose Soundtrack
20. Moving Too Fast - The Last Five Years Soundtrack
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TEN OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Victim. Endings. Betrayal.
1. Oweee - Voltaire
2. The Knife In My Back - Alec Benjamin
3. The End - The Doors
4. In My Darkest Hour - Megadeth
5. Hello, Cruel World - Voltaire
6. God Was Never On Your Side - Motorhead
7. In The End - Linkin Park
8. All Over But The Cryin - Georgia Satellites
9. You Loved Me You Killed Me - Odina
10. Anthem Of Our Dying Day - Story Of The Year
11. Lowest Point - Ivan B
12. Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains
13. How It Ends - DeVotchKa
14. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Nancy Sinatra
15. You Have Killed Me - Morrisey
16. Victim - Eighteen Visions
17. Swan Song - Set It Off
18. Nail In My Coffin - The Last Revel
19. Dead Memories - Slipknot
20. Stab My Back - The All American Rejects
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NINE OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Worry. Guilt. Anguish. Sleepless nights.
1. I Need Some Sleep - Eels
2. Trouble - Ray LaMontagne
3. What I've Done - Marie Digby
4. Brain Stew - Green Day
5. Worry - Jack Garrat
6. Exhausted - Joseph Arthur
7. Grievin' And Worryin' - Blues Tampa Red
8. I Can't Breathe - Bea Miller
9. Hurt - Johnny Cash
10. Sleepless Nights - Peter And Gordon
11. Crawling (Piano Version) - Linkin Park
12. If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher
13. Worry, Worry - Buddy Guy
14. Sleep - My Chemical Romance
15. Trouble - Coldplay
16. Sleepless Night - Norah Jones
17. Anxiety (I Just Wanna Be Calm) - Chris Ray Gun
18. I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
19. Let It Hurt - Rascal Flatts
20. Asleep - The Smiths
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SEVEN OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Thieves. Con artists. Lone wolf.
1. Seven of Swords - March
2. It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
3. Been Caught Stealing - Jane's Addiction
4. Lonewolf - Emdi X Coorby Feat. Kristi Leah
5. Getting Away With It - James
6. Been Lying - Rita Ora
7. Secret - The Pierces
8. Thief In The Night - Rolling Stones
9. Lone Wolf - Zacari
10. Getting Away With Murder - Papa Roach
11. Gypsies Tramps And Thieves - Cher
12. Dirty Little Secret - The All American Rejects
13. Thief - Ansel Elgort
14. The Thief And The Moon - Shawn James & The Shapeshifters
15. Lone Wolf - Eels
16. Better Off On My Own - Sum 41
17. Sneaky Snake - Tom T Hall
18. Smoke And Mirrors - Gotye
19. King Of Thieves - Christina Grimmie
20. FFF Fuck Fake Friends - Bebe Rexha
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SIX OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Leaving. Escape. Calmer waters.
1. Sail Away - David Gray
2. Play Me A Traveling Song - BJ Thomas
3. Safe Harbor - Stephen Hill
4. Come Sail Away - Styx
5. Traveling Song - Daniel Lim
6. Leaving All Your Troubles Behind - Shawn Mullins
7. Escape - Hoobastank
8. Shelter From The Storm - Bob Dylan
9. Blackbird - The Beatles
10. Leaving My Troubles Behind - Blues Image
11. We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals
12. Safe Harbour - Fleetwood Mac
13. A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
14. Better Things - Dar Williams
15. Leave Your Troubles Behind - Austin Eatman
16. I Am The Highway - Audioslave
17. Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Evita Soundtrack
18. Leaving - Illenium
19. Runaway Train - Soul Asylum
20. Running Away - Midnight Hour
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FIVE OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Deceit. Self-interest. Crime.
1. Hollow Victory - The Webb Brothers
2. Napoleon - Ani DiFranco
3. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - AC/DC
4. Positively 4th Street - Bob Dylan
5. Shady - Alexander Stewart
6. Deceit - Molly Young
7. Lookin' Out For No.1 - Bachman Turner Overdrive
8. Mr. Bad Example - Warren Zevon
9. Winners And Losers - Social Distortion
10. Criminal - Manafest
11. Backstabber - Dresden Dolls
12. Traitor - Daughtry
13. Death Before Dishonor - Five Finger Death Punch
14. Power Play - Steppenwolf
15. Liar - LÉon
16. Lady Double Dealer - Deep Purple
17. The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
18. Criminal - Jerad Finck
19. Acceptable Losses - Lisa Miskovsky
20. How Do You Sleep? - John Lennon
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ACE OF SWORDS: THE PLAYLIST
Truth. Logic. The a-ha eureka lightbulb moment!
1. Fresh Idea - Nico & Vinz
2. I See The Light - Tangled Soundtrack
3. Concentrate - Xzibit
4. New Idea - Sonic Rade
5. Suddenly I See - Kt Tunstall
6. Clarity Of Mind - Spy Vs. Spy
7. Crystalline Condition - Nancy Helin
8. Clarity - Kim Petras
9. Beginning To See The Light - The Velvet Underground
10. Lost In The K Hole (New Idea) - Chemical Brothers
11. Breaking All Illusions - Dream Theater
12. A Whole New Plan - Jo Ann Garrett
13. Eureka - Leslie Clio
14. The Truth - James Arthur
15. It's All Clear Now - Surrender Dorothy
16. I'm Beginning To See The Light - Frank Sinatra
17. See The Truth - Marshy And Tame
18. New Point Of View - Gaither Vocal Band
19. Drawn Sword - Sound Effects
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