IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE how closely the first card, meant to represent Randy, summarized his position. In the 9 of Wands, a wounded man stands on guard, in what is clearly a defensive position. He is somewhat surrounded and “walled-in” by the other wands or staffs which surround him, as if to create a barricade of sorts. He is attempting to protect himself from a potential onslaught. He appears battered and beaten down, and is understandably reluctant to be subjected to it again.
Eric’s card, the Queen of Cups, is interesting on a number of levels. In the Tarot, the suit of Cups is associated with feelings and matters of the heart, and, as a personality, the Queen of Cups is someone who reinforces this orientation. It suggests someone whose actions and perceptions are guided largely by their feelings. By itself, this is not inherently a bad thing, as it can indicate someone with strong emotional reserves who is empathetic to others. If surrounded by other positive cards from the Cups suit or from the deck as a whole, it can be quite positive. Because this Queen responds emotionally and is inclined to reach out, it suggests (within the context of our inquiry) that Eric would make genuine overtures in Randy’s direction, if given the chance.
The author Joanna Watters suggests some degree of caution for this card, though. She suggests that, in the presence of more difficult cards, this Queen may represent someone who “is out of touch with reality….someone whose dreams have never gone beyond castles in the air. There may be a need to separate fact from fantasy.” As shedding light on a potential situation, she also suggests that “the Queen of Cups indicates fruitful ideas but not much viability. A reality check is a must, as some projects or a relationship may prove to be ultimately unfeasible.”
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