Three of Wands – Knight of Disks rev. – Five of Disks rev.
Impulsiveness – Pride – Inflexibility
Card of the day: Knight of Disks rev.
Timing:
December 22 to January 20.
10 AM to 12 PM.
Spiritual advice: Michael Bassey Johnson said, “Don’t pretend to be what you’re not; instead, pretend to be what you want to be.”
Practical advice: While you can’t change the past, you can deal with the present and make better choices for tomorrow. A compromise is always better than a defeat.
“We live in a world of instant gratification, the world of the quick fix.”
Rachael Taylor
– What should you focus on today?
– What are you proud of?
Back to the future, anybody? The universe works in mysterious ways, and the future has become the past.
The Three of Wands, now representing the past, sets a new direction of development. It’s an odd twist and turn which rearranges your options and possibilities.
The whole situation today reminds me of a conversation I had with an old friend. People are more divided nowadays than ever before. The strategy of “Divide and conquer” has been brought to incredible levels of implementation and performance.
The Latin phrase “Divide et impera,” literally translated as “divide and rule” or “divide and conquer,” encapsulates a political and strategic principle that has been employed across centuries to consolidate and maintain power. Though commonly associated with the governance practices of the Roman Empire, the idea itself predates Rome and has persisted as a recurring tactic in both statecraft and social control.
At its core, Divide et impera refers to the deliberate fragmentation of a larger group into smaller, more manageable factions. By fostering division, whether along ethnic, religious, economic, or ideological lines, a ruling authority can weaken potential opposition. Disunited groups are less capable of mounting coordinated resistance and often become preoccupied with internal conflicts rather than challenging the central power. In this sense, division becomes not merely a consequence of governance but an intentional instrument of it.
Historically, this principle was evident in the administrative strategies of Roman authorities, who often governed vast, culturally diverse territories. Rather than imposing uniformity, they frequently allowed or even encouraged local rivalries to persist, ensuring that no unified front could threaten imperial stability. Variations of this strategy can also be observed in later empires, colonial administrations, and even modern political systems.
Beyond formal politics, Divide et impera has broader implications. It can be seen in corporate competition, media dynamics, and social discourse, where polarisation can serve particular interests by distracting from structural issues or concentrating influence. In contemporary contexts, the phrase often carries a critical connotation, highlighting manipulative practices that exploit division for gain.
Thus, the reality is not what you see and perceive, but it’s what has been told to you. Ultimately, groups of people and individuals accept different “realities” according to their own beliefs and what they consider more suitable to their own physical and mental comfort.
However, an external shock may occasionally push an individual from one side to the other.
Something similar could have happened here, and the Three of Wands signals a repositioning.
Black becomes white, evil turns out to be good, and a man can identify himself as a woman. It doesn’t mean these are all true or possible, but it is simply a matter of perception and acceptance. Yet, don’t expect other people to live in your delusion.
Every desire, every feeling, every thought, and every action or inaction has consequences.
The consequence of the ripples caused by the Three of Wands, a rushed and impulsive move, is the reversed Knight of Disks.
While pride has been considered a capital sin, reality is rarely black-and-white, and the infinite shades of grey can make the difference. When it’s justified, pride can be a catalyst for even greater achievements. However, people are not always proud of their own achievements; instead, they choose to be proud of things that are not their own merit.
Unjustified pride is a toxic balloon for the ego. Eventually, it will explode in your face.
The projected future embodied in the reversed Five of Disks indicates inflexibility and structural issues, including blockages with work-related matters.
The overall conclusion: pride pushes you into an irreconcilable position from which it will be difficult to return.
One way to avoid the reversed Five of Disks from happening is to swallow your pride. Apologise if you did something wrong, and find a compromise with those you disagree with. Focus on the attributes of the upright Knight of Disks, share the merits and responsibilities with your team, and build durable human connections. The long-term advantages will be incredibly beneficial.
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