From the Ship of Fools Tarot, Strength; from the Wisdom of the Four Winds, Kiwi:
Rather than a lion, Williams uses a donkey for his Strength card. Unfortunately for the jester attempting to ride him, he's forgotten to buckle and tighten the saddle belt. As someone who once was on a galloping horse when the saddle slipped, I can affirm it can be a memorable experience. In a card that denotes courage as well as compassion and tolerance, that saddle belt suggests self-restraint. If we want to be the captain of our fate, we'd better learn to control our own rudder and sails. Learning to feel what we feel without a knee-jerk reaction takes intentional practice. The Kiwi suggests it might also require courage. This flightless bird, known as the hermit of the forest floor, is about the size of a chicken yet lays an egg that is 20 percent her body weight. The kiwi has very strong, muscular legs that are used for running and defense. Added to the Strength card, courage implies grace under pressure, to remain focused rather than intoxicated with emotion. Such clarity helps us choose the right words and actions with careful consideration.
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