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.

Even On a Budget

From the Fey Tarot, the Four of Pentacles; from the I Misteri della Sibilla, the Five of Hearts (Joyous Heart):

The seeds we plant contain the potential to grow when conditions support them. What we practice becomes habit. What may at one time be beneficial can later become a form of imprisonment. 

~Jack Kornfield

This miserable looking fey is chained to his pentacle; the companion book suggests being a slave to one's habits. People raised by Depression era parents and grandparents, often hear "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." That's not bad advice when money is tight, but it can create a mindset that is rigid when it comes to spending or sharing resources (even when we're flush). It may become an automatic behavior unless we become aware of it and recognize that it doesn't fit our present reality. Joyous Heart (Five of Hearts) shows a couple out on the town and represents lightheartedness. Fun can still be had on a budget. Hopefully that fey will pick up the key of awareness, unlock himself, and enjoy life a bit.