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Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.
This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.
7 comments:
With a few lines
you are drawn into the portrait.
I was immediately drawn to the expression on her face and wondering what she was thinking or seeing.
You definately did not stop to soon.
Simplicity is what makes this portrait come alive.
Thank you so much for sharing your art.
JJ
OMG Sue this is brilliant...I love it love it love it...I could see this hanging in a gallery...It captures so much and leaves you guessing as well. WOW!
I`m with Shaney,it is brilliant!
Sue, do you draw nowadays still? I'm amazed with your craft, so lifelike.
No Peter I do not. I have not drawn anything since my brain surgery because my hands were shaky after that and I lost my confidence. My hands are less shaky now, but my confidence has not returned.
I really want to thank everybody for their comments. I thought at the time when I showed this piece with the Wild Flowers one that this was the way stronger piece. But the judges disagreed and decided that the Wild Flowers should be shown at the Everson Museum.
I love this piece, the expression and the hands. Wonderful.
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