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What I See:
There’s something rather sexy about a lady blacksmith to me. It’s a skill set more suited to a man’s strength yet there’s an element of artistry, too. I wonder if she followed in a parent’s footsteps or actively sought out the career. She has physical strength to work with iron. She has patience. She must have determination to see her project through to the end.
General Fire element/Wands suit:
Please refer back to the Ace of Fire
Light (upright) Reading:
“Strike while the iron is hot.”
- Keywords: Taking a Stand, Courage, Bravado, or Self-Confidence.
Shadow (upside down or reverse) Reading:
Beware of letting opportunities pass you by.
- Keywords: Retreat, Crudeness, Abrasive, or Brashness.
Plots:
She’s wearing an amulet that looks like Thor’s hammer, a retelling of a myth? Perhaps she is Thor’s daughter? How about exploring her career choice…did she follow in a parent’s footsteps or actively pursue it? Maybe, she’s just one of a tribe of Amazon women?
There’s a primitive feel to the setting, perhaps your story centers around a people who’ve returned to an earlier time? The tattoos on her arms makes me think of warriors — a struggle for land? Position?
- Seven Themes: Initiation, Focus, Inner Work, Setting Intentions, or Self-awareness.
Typically, this card shows a man on a hill with six wands in front of him while he holds the seventh as if to defend himself. How about a bravery theme? Being outnumbered?
Characters:
You have the strength to transform your life.
- Suit Archetype/Feudal Class: Peasant or Servant Class.
Additionally, look up one of the Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) for personality traits.
For more information on the Sevens in general, please refer back to the Seven of Water.
Image: Gaian Tarot
Raelyn Barclay 
This is me all over the place. 🙂 Especially determination. Even if it kills me, I will finish what I start. (always did want to learn blacksmithing)
I could see you as a blacksmith Maria 🙂
This is one of those cards where every time I look at it I pick up something new. Thanks for swinging by.
This brought that Heath Ledger movie to mind, I think it’s called A Knight’s Tale or something like that. The blacksmith for his entourage was a woman, definitely a rarity in a field dominated by men and the ideal only brute strength can hammer out the very best. And it is often those things forged through fire that can withstand some testy times.
You’re right…the blacksmith in A Knight’s Tale was a woman and she ended up crafting that lightweight armor that was stronger than the usual stuff.
And it is often those things forged through fire that can withstand some testy times.
Love that image. Thanks for swinging by Angela.