Out of Dark Spaces

From the Touchstone Tarot, the King of Wands; from the John Waterhouse Oracle, In the Peristyle:

          Black describes this King as a man who has self-confidence founded upon realistic skills and knowledge. He doesn't need any displays of superiority to make others look bad and himself look good. He never stays up late at night sending snarky tweets to those who he thinks don't hold him in high enough regard. He's a real leader who prefers to gets things done rather than waste time pontificating about all he has done or will do. The young lass feeding birds in the peristyle (a porch that surrounds a courtyard) is likely enjoying the fresh air and sunlight on her face after spending so much time doing chores indoors. She would likely agree with Jason Ward: “Birds have always had the ability to bring me out of a dark space and provide relief in bad times.” Nature would likely provide restoration and inspiration for a King with too much to do as well.

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. ~Rachel Carson