First Things First

From the Tyldwick Tarot, the Star; from the Antiquarian Lenormand, the 'Tower:'

The fountain spout in this card is inset into the shape of a hexagram, an alchemical symbol uniting fire and water (which represents transmutation). After the crash of the Tower (the card before the Star), an alteration is definitely needed in body, mind, and spirit. The Greek wine jug that catches the water shows the figure of Dionysus front and center. The god of wine suggests a time to relax, rest, and recuperate before dealing with our next challenge. The Lenormand Tower (unlike the tarot card by the same name) can symbolize a multitude of things, from boundaries or ambitions to corporations or government. This particular card shows the construction of the Eiffel Tower, so it seems 'ambitions' might be a fitting keyword. When we have had a setback and then begin feeling better again, it's tempting to want to jump back into the fray. But the Star reminds us not to put the cart before the horse; first, we need to heal, then we can grab our toolbelts.