Seeing the Whole

From the Tarot of Durer, the Knave (Page) of Pentacles; from the Philosopher's Stone, Complement:

          The booklet describes this Knave as a 'scholarly youth,' though the knowledge he seeks is not abstract. He prefers practical information that can be put to use - how to manage time wisely, live a long, healthy life and sustain a secure lifestyle. In his view, plans and dreams are only as good as the actions that follow them. He's a realist by nature; the skull denotes his awareness of how transitory life can be. For that reason, the Knave may be impatient to find the answers he seeks. The Stone card, Complement, suggests a lesson that might not come easy for this lad. He'd prefer a straightforward 'yes or no,' 'black or white' explanation for everything. Make it cut and dried, thank you very much. But the different pieces of stone that fit together like puzzle pieces imply that life isn't that simple. Sometimes the answer isn't either/or but both (like the question of nature vs. nurture). If he can incorporate this wider outlook into his education, he'll end up with a much more complete picture rather than only a piece of it.