Five of Swords and Four of Wands…

The Five of Swords and the Four of Wands tumble straight out of Wonderland, urging you to scamper onward without peeking back at the toppled House of Cards behind you. The Five of Swords clatters like a crooked tea party gone wrong—sharp remarks, silly squabbles, and victories that feel a bit like winning at croquet with a flamingo—best left scattered on the checkered lawn. Ahead, the Four of Wands opens into a rose garden just beyond the castle gates, arches wrapped in ribbons,

where the roses are finally red and no one is shouting about heads rolling. This pairing whispers that you didn’t arrive at harmony by playing fair or tidy, but you don’t need to justify your passage now; simply step into the garden, accept the invitation, and let the cards stay fallen where they are.

“Who cares for you?” said Alice, (she had grown to her full size by this time.) “You’re nothing but a pack of cards!” - Lewis Carroll

The Five of Swords and The Four of Wands from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy