A woman touches the animals’ heads and they seem somehow calm and incredibly noble. Their power is almost palpable yet elegantly controlled. This focus on the head shows us that a soft, gentle touch goes a long way in the calming of the mind and is the best way we can sooth our inner “beast.” Once we are calm, we can recognize and express our true noble nature, confidently in control of our power.
Also, in terms of mastering of our “animal” nature, or whatever part of ourselves we are trying to control and repress, it shows that by approaching it with compassionate reason, we can channel and integrate that energy so that it empowers us rather than eats us up from the inside out.
The tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore’s personal and professional lives for over a decade. In college, the tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, and history. Later, she served as the tarot specialist for Llewellyn Publications. Over the years, she has ...
ahh love it and so true, since I work with the wild things! love this card.