Chasms of Resentment

From the Tarot of the Masters, the Two of Cups; from the Key to the Kingdom, the Five of Hearts:

When the mind object drops away, even for an instant, all kinds of latent interpersonal possibilities emerge—for connection, empathy, insight, joy, and, dare we say, love.

—Mark Epstein

If the Lovers card is about union and commitment, then the Two of Cups is about reunion - compromise, conflict resolution and communication. It can take quite a leap to reach that side; both parties must let go of the story they've held onto firmly in order to widen their heart and mind. The Five of Hearts is paired with Ben Jonson's poem "Third Charm" which describes the eerie setting of a witches' incantation. Meant to incite fear, it implies another obstacle to peace when we are afraid to give up our story. Yet as John M. Green reminds us, "Fear incarcerates, but love liberates." We can hold people responsible for their actions without holding them hostage from our compassion.