The Warrior
Major Arcana card
Themes:
- aggression
- assertiveness
- conquest
- achiever
- taking action
- the energy of starting over
- new beginnings
Interpretation of the card:
The image displays shades of red, as the color assigned to the Warrior archetype is the fiery red color of combat and warfare. The card depicts a classic warrior marching through thousands of years of history. In the background, a settlement is ablaze, and on the left side of the image, the warrior's defeated victim can be seen. The warrior does not look back, as this would distract him from the potential dangers ahead. A phallic shape is also evident, as the placement of his sword in relation to his body is intentionally reminiscent of an erect penis.
Astrological Sign: Aries
Ruling Planet: Mars
THE MEANING OF THE WARRIOR SYMBOLON CARD
1) As a single or first card︱ The problem
WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?
The basis of your problem is your anger and aggression which you have not yet acknowledged or accepted as a part of you. What happened to this aspect of your personality? Why do you suppress your feelings? Perhaps you believe they are not appropriate for you, that you are too delicate to handle them, and that you can solve everything "intelligently"? Maybe you just don't want to admit your cowardice? The card serves as a reminder that these "primitive" emotions also exist within you. Until you are able to express and embrace this aspect of your personality, you will remain stuck in a state of stagnation.
2) As the next card︱Way through the problem
HOW TO DEAL WITH IT?
You must realize that taking action is just one stage in your journey. It requires you to take action and cut through the Gordian knot (an insoluble problem) that holds you back. Without the determination to act, which you must fight for, you cannot progress further at this moment. The reference to the "Gordian knot" is used to describe a complex problem that can only be solved by decisive action.
3) as the last card︱Result
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
You have regained your ability to act, and now possess the strength to be reborn. The end of this process will see you reborn, with your forces gathered within you once more. You will then be able to participate as a Warrior in another round of the game of existence.