Confident or Cocky?

From the Nigel Jackson Tarot, the Seven of Staves (Wands); from the Viking Lenormand, 'Bouquet:'

          Jackson states that this card deals with valor and a successful outcome because of our efforts. But looking at this fellow on the wall with the angry, violent mob below him, he appears to be bored. Is he confident or complacent? Since he is currently at the top of things, does he believe he is out of reach? News flash: someone in that crowd has a ladder. Jack Welch would advise him, "Change before you have to." The Lenormand Bouquet card suggests a gift, pleasure or appreciation. Those at the top of their profession - skaters, actors in a play, ballerinas, etc. - are often given or showered with flowers after a success. You can bet they didn't get there by being arrogant and unconcerned about their profession.

Where overconfidence can get you in trouble is when you aren’t realizing your fallibilities, your limitations, your need to improve. ~ Deborah Faltz