With a piercing eye, they scrutinize, challenging the world to rise.
The Critical Tyrant card probes our inclination to be overly critical or judgemental. This may manifest towards others, creating an oppressive environment, or internally, leading to harmful self-criticism. This card challenges us to reflect upon these tendencies and seek to cultivate acceptance, understanding, and compassion instead.
Upright: Discernment, analysis, and the ability to pinpoint flaws or areas of improvement, often with the aim to better a situation.
“In which scenarios am I overly judgmental of others?”
The Critical Tyrant card probes our inclination to be overly critical or judgemental. This may manifest towards others, creating an oppressive environment, or internally, leading to harmful self-criticism. This card challenges us to reflect upon these tendencies and seek to cultivate acceptance, understanding, and compassion instead.
Reversed (Shadow): Hypercritical. An excessive tendency to find fault, often nitpicking minor details, which can lead to a demoralizing atmosphere or perpetuate negativity.
“How do I demonstrate acceptance and understanding?”
In their tumult, the journey to self-love is highlighted.
The Self-Destructive Sorcerer card invites us to consider the ways in which we may be sabotaging our own success or happiness. Are there patterns of behavior that are causing us harm or preventing us from reaching our full potential? This card encourages us to identify and address these self-destructive habits, promoting personal growth and well-being.
Upright: Engaging in actions or behaviors that are harmful to oneself, either mentally, emotionally, or physically.
“What patterns of self-harm or self-sabotage have I noticed in myself?”
he Self-Destructive Sorcerer card invites us to consider the ways in which we may be sabotaging our own success or happiness. Are there patterns of behavior that are causing us harm or preventing us from reaching our full potential? This card encourages us to identify and address these self-destructive habits, promoting personal growth and well-being.
Upright: Engaging in actions or behaviors that are harmful to oneself, either mentally, emotionally, or physically.
“What patterns of self-harm or self-sabotage have I noticed in myself?”
Reversed (Shadow): Overly Cautious. Being so guarded or wary that it hinders personal growth, exploration, and experience.
“How do I practice self-care and self-love?”
With magic void of heart, they remind us of love’s essential role.
The Lacking Empathy Sorcerer card prompts us to examine our ability to empathize with others. Do we genuinely understand and share the feelings of others, or are we disconnected? This card urges us to cultivate empathy and kindness, which are crucial for deep, fulfilling relationships and for our own emotional health.
Upright: Exhibiting an inability to deeply connect with the emotions and experiences of others, leading to potential misunderstandings or unintentional harm.
“When have I been cold or distant in my relationships?”
The Lacking Empathy Sorcerer card prompts us to examine our ability to empathize with others. Do we genuinely understand and share the feelings of others, or are we disconnected? This card urges us to cultivate empathy and kindness, which are crucial for deep, fulfilling relationships and for our own emotional health.
Reversed (Shadow): Overwhelming Empathy. Feeling too deeply and taking on others’ emotions to the point of being paralyzed or drained.
How do I express warmth and understanding?”
Instructions: The top left card is the guiding light, the top right card is the deep, dark shadow. Bottom left is the obstacle and the bottom right is the path.
