Golden Shadow

From the Thoth Tarot, the Moon; from the Vertical Oracle, Hope:

          The Moon is a descent into unconscious depths. The ego has watchers at the towers, ready to defend and deflect any information that it might deem unsuitable. Yet the scarab beetle brings ups the sun from the depths, a symbol that this knowledge is a gift of clarity. It's yellow color reminds me of what I wrote the other day about Jung's 'golden shadow,' the good qualities in ourselves that we don't recognize (that we project on others). The Vertical Oracle card shows an angel delivering two bouquets of tulips (whose color matches the sun). The booklet states, "The inspiration you seek depends on getting a bird's eye view of your situation." I personally don't believe in celestial beings with giant wings, but I do believe in angelic, caring friends. Their perspectives may be able to sneak past the guards at the tower.