#julia smirnova

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Temperance. Art by Julia Smirnova.

Temperance is a card of balance, composure and harmony. It advises us to be patient and persistent to life's obstacles. Temperance can also symbolize a person of measure and a golden mean men, who accepts itself and others with all the contradictory qualities.

In my opinion this card associate with Vrikshasana or Tree Pose in hatha yoga. It brings us up exactly those qualities that this Major Arcana indicates. So I pictured a meditating girl standing in tree pose.

This asana is the way to develop perseverance, patience and humility through correct posture alignment and repeated attempts to maintain balance. Vrikshasana gives a sense of stability and balance when we sincerely try and make the effort to keep poise. Finally it returns us to temperance, endurance, calmness and sobriety.

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Julia Smirnova

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King of Swords. Art by Julia Smirnova.

King of Swords is the fairest, cold-blooded and principled character of Tarot. It`s the archetype of personality who always relies on logic, facts and common sense. Such a determined and energetic person has critical thinking and strives for the goal with a clear plan and strategy. In his actions he always tries to be the most efficient and accurate.

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The Moon. Art by Julia Smirnova.

The Moon is a Card of illusions, self-deception, nightmares and psychological transferences. It is a person who sees reality in a distorted manner. He doesn't assess the situation adequately and endows the people around him with qualities that are not characteristic of them. 

The Moon reminds us that everything is not as it seems. We need to understand the situation clearly and dispel the fog of uncertainty and doubt.

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Queen of Cups. Art by Julia Smirnova.

Queen of Cups is the water archetype of the emotional and sensitive personality. She is an empath and a good psychologist, people come to her for advice and sympathy. But she will direct her care only to those who are truly dear to her. She is not interested in superficial contacts, she looks into the very depths of a person. Her intuition and inner world are constantly active, she is filled with ideas, dreams, creative intentions. Queen of Cups is characterized by escapism - a departure from reality into a fantasy world. 

Queen of Cups is catastrophic and very emotional about her failures. Also she is a competent manipulator. She never forgets anything and can accumulate resentment and anger for years, wait for the right moment to "prick" the offender more painfully.

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Death. Art by Julia Smirnova.

Death is a card of eternal spiritual transformation and a new life cycle. New emotional attitudes replace the old ones and a new life cycle begins. This Arcana symbolizes the need to let go of old issues and beliefs and let a new one come into life. Transformation may be sudden and painful but it brings freedom and change.

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Queen of Pentacles. Art by Julia Smirnova. 

Queen of Pentacles is the archetype of a prosperous, wealthy and mature earth element personality. She is stable, calm and wise. People appreciate her generosity, kindness and realistic outlook on life.

Queen of Pentacles strives for material independence and the well-being of others.She is an excellent organizer and a great strategist. Her ability to calculate resources and planing all actions make her a talented entrepreneur. She is hardworking person who always reaches the goal.

The traditional meaning of the Queen of Pentacles Card is a stable material reality, a reliable job, a constant income and a strong marriage. It symbolizes a woman who has taken a stable position in life.It can be a good wife and mother.

The negative traits of the archetype are callousness and obsession with material values. Only power, money and prestige are attractive to this Queen. She can manipulate people for her own benefit.

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The Empress. Art by Julia Smirnova.

The Empress is the Major Arcana card of femininity, nature and fertility, fulfilment and creation. This card is the personification of all life on Earth and motherhood.