From the
Tarot of the Absurd, the Queen of Sticks (Wands); from the
Post-Psychedelic Cyberpunk Deck, "The Riddle:"
If this Queen is made from the sugar and spice recipe of the rhyme, I'm guessing the cook went very heavy on the spice. She exudes fun and energy; her body position says she is fully confident being herself. I have no doubt the gift of
Amy Vanderbilt’s New Complete Book of Etiquette went straight into her trash can. She's as independent (and flexible) as her cat, and she's used to getting what she wants with her charismatic charm.
The busyness of The Riddle makes my eyeballs ache, yet beneath all the detail is a spiral of keyholes. Falkov says this card represents a puzzle, but not one that can be solved in the usual way. It will require one to "think around corners and outside the box." Forget the charm, Queen; you're going to need an innovative solution to get what you want. Her feline companion makes me think of the phrase "curious as a cat." Perhaps that will be the hook that reels in the fish - a mystery that can't be resisted.
Love your take on these two cards. I wonder if she will be solving the puzzle herself of if she will be using her charms to get someone else to do it for her. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Shanahan's take on this queen! She seems as much fun as she is sexy and charming. I think she's going to have to go visit one of her sister queens to learn some new strategies though. :)
DeleteThis Queen rocks it and is completely uninterested in solving the complexities involved in the beautiful and beguiling zentangled riddle. She's got her own riddle to meditate on--the mysteries of Cat.
ReplyDeleteTo misquote Winston Churchill: "The Cat is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." :D
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