The suit's narrative focuses on Konohanasakuya's story, particularly her encounter with Ninigi the Heavenly Grandson of Amaterasu, which teaches her about both love and anger - representing the full spectrum of human emotions that the suit deals with.
In this deck, Yamamoto-sensei's portrays the traditional Cups suit from Western Tarot as Mirrors.
Instead of using chalices or cups to represent emotions and inner feelings, Yamamoto-sensei chose to use the symbolism of a water mirror (mizukagami) - still water that acts as a reflective surface for emotional understanding.
This connects to Japanese cultural elements while maintaining the water/emotional associations of the traditional Cups suit.
Note:
The italized text is the deck author’s note, translated to English from Japanese.
Yamamoto-sensei uses “鏡” (kagami/mirror) to refer to the cards in this suit, but uses “Cups” as the English names. I use “Cups” in this guide for simplicity.
Ace of Cups - "Kamimusubi the Creation Deity"
Upright: Love, Understanding, Joy, Inspiration, Bliss, Marriage
Reversed: Deception, Dishonesty, Unrequited Love, Emotional Void
One of the paired male-female "Musubi" deities. While Takamimusubi is a genderless solo deity, according to the "Five Magatamas" story, they are also considered a female deity.
The mirror reflects emotions, and in this card, the water collected in the mirror is overflowing, representing emotions flowing outward from the heart.
My note: Kami-musubi, one of the Three Creation Deities, represents this card of new emotional and spiritual beginnings. As a Musubi (binding/creation) deity, they are traditionally paired though can appear as a solo feminine force, particularly in the "Five Magatama" narrative.
The imagery shows the delicate balance between reception and expression. A white dove descends toward the mirror's surface, its reflection creating a perfect circle of meeting between divine inspiration and human emotion.
This is Kami-musubi's gift: the power to create through emotional binding, through the pure potential of feelings not yet shaped into specific forms.
The mirror itself honors Japanese spiritual traditions where mirrors serve as vessels for kami (spirits/deities).
Unlike a cup which simply holds, a mirror both contains and reflects - suggesting that our emotions teach us about ourselves even as we experience them.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of pure emotional potential, like water at its source
Divine guidance arriving through intuition and feeling
The importance of reflecting on emotions rather than just experiencing them
Recognition that spiritual and emotional growth often begin together
Understanding that purification can lead to new beginnings
A reminder that emotions can be both experienced and observed
Emotional truth often comes through reflection rather than direct observation. The overflowing water reminds us that when we open ourselves to divine guidance, our emotional capacity often expands beyond what we thought possible.
As one of the Three Creation Deities, Kami-musubi teaches us that new beginnings often start with emotional clarity - seeing ourselves truthfully in the mirror of our feelings.
Two of Cups - "Encounter with Ninigi"
Upright: Marriage, Engagement, Destined Meeting, Relationship Progress
Reversed: Misalignment, Awkwardness, Discord
Ninigi, who descended to earth to govern Ashihara-no-nakatsu-kuni (the Central Reed Plains), met Konohanasakuya and fell in love in a single day, immediately proposing marriage.
Of course, Konohanasakuya was also instantly attracted to Ninigi, so she went to tell her father Oyamatsumi about her desire to marry.
My note: While I can see that this meeting represents a fateful encounter, from a modern perspective, proposing marriage in one day could potentially be a red flag and a form of love bombing. And it is, as we later see.
This encounter is more about attraction and how the Heavenly Grandson (Ninigi) is attracted to Konohanasakuya’s beauty.
If Konohanasakuya has never interacted with any suitable-for-marriage deities before, this explains her instant attraction when Ninigi showed her attention.
But in the context of Tarot, I'd reframe it as 'partnerships that seem to complement each other, if not looking good from a 3rd person perspective.'
When this card appears, you can trust that it's a positive sign for that moment at least. Something good may come out of it.
This is also a card that is favourable during love and relationships reading.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A powerful mutual attraction or connection
The beginning of a significant partnership (romantic or otherwise)
Recognition of oneself in another
The need to balance immediate attraction with careful consideration
Potential for complementary relationships
A reminder that perfect reflections may contain hidden depths
The scene emphasizes how partnerships often begin with an idealized mirror image before revealing their true complexity.
While the swift courtship of Ninigi and Konohanasakuya may raise modern eyebrows, their story reminds us that significant connections often arrive with both divine timing and human complications.
The card suggests that while we should trust our attractions and connections, we should also remember that the most meaningful partnerships develop their depth over time.
Three of Cups - "Celebration"
Upright: Deepening Love, Development, Growth, Happy Progress, Group Activities
Reversed: Lack of Principles, Love Triangle, Indifference
Overjoyed that Konohanasakuya had received a marriage proposal from Amaterasu's grandson Ninigi, Oyamatsumi immediately consented to the marriage and tried to send her elder sister Iwanagahime as a bride as well.
My note: This is a moment of familial celebration in the Great Mountain Deity's hall, where Oyamatsumi's joy at his daughter's divine match overflows like a spring festival.
The scene shows three figures caught in the amber light of celebration - Konohanasakuya radiant with her news, her father Oyamatsumi beaming with parental pride, and most tellingly, Iwanagahime with her back completely turned to the viewer, her face hidden entirely from our gaze.
The imagery weaves together multiple emotional threads. The brilliant yellow background suggests the warmth of family bonds and celebratory atmosphere, while Iwanaga's completely turned back creates a striking contrast.
Her hidden face becoming a powerful symbol of unspoken emotions and untold stories within family celebrations. Her deliberate positioning, showing nothing of her reaction to us, speaks volumes about the complex nature of sibling relationships and familial joy.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A time of family celebration and support
The presence of unspoken emotions beneath surface joy
Recognition that not all family members may share equally in celebrations
Understanding how family dynamics can create both inclusion and exclusion
The value of acknowledging unseen emotional currents
A reminder that celebrations can hold space for complex feelings
The scene emphasizes how family support, while precious, comes with its own mysteries and unspoken truths. Iwanagahime's completely hidden face serves as a powerful reminder that in every celebration, there may be perspectives and emotions that remain deliberately unseen.
Four of Cups - "Engagement Gifts"
Upright: Closed-off, Stability, Slump, Status Quo
Reversed: Change, Outlook, Unexpected Chance
While Oyamatsumi offered both his daughters in marriage, Ninigi firmly refused Iwanagahime. However, there was a reason for offering both daughters.
Marriage to Konohanasakuya would bring prosperity like blooming cherry blossoms, but it would also mean a short life as the blossoms fall quickly. To ensure long-lasting prosperity like rocks, he wanted Iwanagahime to be a companion as well.
My note: This is the moment of Ninigi's fateful choice - surrounded by rows of cherry blossoms, he sits in a closed posture that reflects his firm refusal of Iwanagahime when Oyamatsumi offered both his daughters for marriage.
The scene is deliberately overwhelmed by sakura - both the trees and fallen petals - symbolizing how completely Ninigi has been captivated by Konohanasakuya's ephemeral beauty, while turning his back on the enduring strength offered by her sister.
His choice reflects a deeper truth about human nature of choosing immediate beauty over lasting substance.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of choice between fleeting beauty and lasting substance
The consequences of dismissing opportunities out of hand
Recognition that our preferences can blind us to valuable alternatives
Understanding how surface beauty can distract from deeper worth
The importance of looking beyond immediate attractions
A reminder that rejections often carry hidden costs
Five of Cups - "Iwanagahime"
Upright: Reset, Loss, Ruin, Breakdown
Reversed: Fresh Start, Parting with the Past
Despite Ninigi's stubbornness, Oyamatsumi sent Iwanagahime along as a bride, but she was quickly sent back due to her lack of beauty.
Iwanagahime lamented why she was born so ugly. When she looked in the mirror, she saw only her ugly reflection and broke it. When she looked in the third mirror, she saw a terrifying Hannya demon reflected.
She had two mirrors left that would have shown her beautiful expressions, but she hadn't realized this yet.
My note: This scene is poignant, as Iwanagahime sees a Hannya demon reflected on the mirror she holds.
It symbolizes her emotional turmoil, jealousy and rage that gradually increased as shown by the two broken mirrors. But as with the classic RWS deck, the remaining two mirrors are still there.
In Japanese folklore, it is possible for a woman who turned into a Hannya demon to return to her normal appearance when her emotions are stable after her rage and resentment subside. Transformation into a Hannya is also gradual, with different face colors representing different states.
The Hannya mask reflected in her mirror represents the transformation of her pain and rejection into something more fearsome - the manifestation of how jealousy and resentment can distort our self-image.
The gradual transformation of a Hannya is evident in the progression of broken mirrors, each shattered surface marking another step in her emotional descent.
Yet the two remaining intact mirrors suggest hope. The possibility that, like the Hannya who can return to human form when emotions settle, Iwanagahime's true beauty might yet be revealed to her.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of confronting difficult emotional truths
The destructive power of comparing oneself to others
Recognition that current pain can blind us to future possibilities
Understanding how rejection can distort self-image
The importance of seeing past immediate emotional turmoil
A reminder that transformation can go both ways
Our lowest moments, though real and valid, don't represent the complete truth of who we are. The intact mirrors in the background serve as quiet witnesses to unused potential and unseen possibilities, even as Iwanaga-hime faces her Hannya reflection.
Like the folklore teaching that a Hannya can return to human form, the card suggests that our darkest emotional transformations need not be permanent - if we can find the strength to look into those remaining mirrors.
Six of Cups - "Childhood Days"
Upright: Return to Origins, New Beginning, Nostalgia, Childlike Innocence
Reversed: Attachment to Past, Healing Painful Memories, New Encounters
On her way back, Iwanagahime almost began to resent the beautifully born Konohanasakuya. As she thought about Konohanasakuya, she remembered their childhood.
Memories flooded back of playing with Konohanasakuya and their happy times together. Later, Iwanagahime married Yashinajinumi-no-Kami, the son of Susanoo.
My note: Despite her grief, pain and perhaps jealousy, Iwanagahime is feeling nostalgic of her shared childhood with her younger sister Konohanasakuya. This was the time of innocence, where jealousy over the other is unthinkable.
Her earlier Hannya reflection softening as she recalls playing with her younger sister Konohanasakuya in their father's mountain realm. These memories rise like morning mist, untouched by the complexities of adult relationships and divine marriages.
These reflections of childhood innocence serve as a healing balm, reminding Iwanagahime that her relationship with her sister contains more than recent pain and rejection. The memories act as a purifying stream, washing away the beginnings of resentment before it can take root.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment when past memories offer healing
The power of childhood connections to transcend present difficulties
Recognition that relationships have deeper roots than current circumstances
Understanding how innocence can serve as an antidote to jealousy
The value of remembering simpler times
A reminder that love can exist without comparison
Childhood memories can serve as bridges across adult chasms. These recollections of innocent joy remind us that before we learned to compare and compete, we simply knew how to love and play together.
Iwanagahime found her way to a new future with Yashinajinumi-no-Kami, letting go of the pain and rejection. Through remembering her past with Konohanasakuya, the card suggests that sometimes we must look backward to move forward.
Seven of Cups - "Fire Birth"
Upright: Confusion, Desire, Illusion, Daydreaming, Helplessness
Reversed: Realization of Wishes, Development, Receiving Help
When Konohanasakuya became pregnant after just one union, Ninigi returned from his expedition and declared it wasn't his child but that of an earthly deity.
To prove him wrong, Konohanasakuya said, "If this is the child of a heavenly deity like you, they will be born safely no matter what," and set fire to the birthing house, giving birth within it. She named the three born children Hoderi, Hosuseri, and Hoori.
My note: This card captures Konohanasakuya-hime's moment of desperate defiance, as she transforms Ninigi's accusation into a trial by fire.
Around her, seven mirrors float in the burning birthing house, each reflecting different visions.
Maybe it’s her dreams of perfect love, her fear of abandonment, her rage at being doubted, her determination to prove her honor, her hope for her children's future, her pain at Ninigi's distrust, and her dawning realization about the true nature of their whirlwind romance.
As real flames lick at the birthing house walls, Konohanasakuya-hime faces her own illusions burning away.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment when illusions burn away
The need to prove oneself in extreme circumstances
Recognition that dreams and reality often clash
Understanding how trust, once broken, creates multiple reflections of doubt
The power of desperate choices
A reminder that truth sometimes emerges from crisis
Our most desperate moments can reveal multiple facets of truth. Just as Konohanasakuya's fiery ordeal proved both her fidelity and exposed Ninigi's lack of trust, the seven mirrors remind us that critical moments often force us to face multiple realities at once.
The birth of her three children in the flames marks both an ending and a beginning - the death of her romantic illusions and the birth of a new, harder wisdom.
Eight of Cups - "Separation"
Upright: Change in Values, True Happiness, Growing Cold, Boredom, Moving On
Reversed: Continuation, Perseverance, Achievement of Ideals
Although Konohanasakuya proved they were Ninigi's children through the fire birth, Ninigi remained stubbornly unconvinced. Because of this, Konohanasakuya had enough of Ninigi and returned to Oyamatsumi's place.
My note: This is the beginning of Konohanasakuya’s reclaiming of her personal power and integrity.
(Eight of Cups is one of my favourite cards in RWS Tarot deck, for personal reasons.)
She chose to let go of a relationship that no longer has growing potential and decided to raise her three children. It is ironic that by choosing beauty, the relationship itself is short-lived and not just the fate of humans.
Konohanasakuya is seen seated in a withering tree whose bare branches mirror her stripped illusions.
There's a quiet strength in her posture that speaks of hard-won wisdom. Red ribbons hang from the branches like threads of fate being deliberately unwound, while she holds two golden spheres, suggesting the precious potential she carries forward.
The choice to leave becomes a reflection of her inner growth, proving that even the goddess of fleeting beauty can make enduring decisions.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of choosing self-respect over a deteriorating situation
The courage to walk away from what no longer serves
Recognition that endings can be acts of power
Understanding that some journeys require leaving comfort behind
The value of choosing one's own path
A reminder that walking away can be a form of moving forward
Departure from a situation that looks great in the outside but no longer satisfying personally (like Konohanasakuya’s union with the Heavenly Grandson) can be an act of reclaiming personal power.
Just as Konohanasakuya-hime chose to leave with her children rather than putting her self-respect at risk, the withering tree suggests that sometimes we must let things die to allow new growth.
In the end, her choice reveals that true beauty lies not in being chosen, but in choosing oneself.
Nine of Cups - "Hoderi and Hoori"
Upright: Happiness, Wishes Granted, Success, Honor
Reversed: Rash Actions, Loss of Support, Misreading Situations
Hoderi (Sea-Prosperity Prince) and Hoori (Mountain-Prosperity Prince) were skilled at fishing and hunting respectively.
Once, Hoori wondered if he might actually be better at fishing than hunting, and insisted on exchanging tools with his brother, but broke the fishing line and lost Hoderi's important hook.
Angry Hoderi refused to return the tools until the hook was found, blaming Hoori. While troubled, Shiotsuchi-no-Kami appeared and told him it might be in the underwater palace of Watatsumi the Ocean Deity.
My note: We see Hoori in his moment of seeming triumph, seated proudly with his borrowed fishing rod, unaware of the fateful loss that awaits him.
As Hoori tried his hand at his brother's domain, his satisfaction evident even as destiny prepares to set him on an unexpected path.
The mirrors around him reflect not just his current pride, but ripple with hints of the underwater adventure that his misplaced confidence will soon initiate.
The imagery plays with the theme of temporary satisfaction versus true calling. Hoori sits at the water's edge, a mountain deity dabbling in oceanic arts, his borrowed fishing rod a symbol of ventures outside one's natural element.
The mirrors behind him hold the story of what happened in the generations before, from Ace to the Eight, signifying the what’s being carried over through the lineage.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of satisfaction that precedes significant change
The allure of paths not naturally our own
Recognition that pride often precedes important lessons
Understanding how temporary success can lead to deeper journeys
The value of experiencing life outside our comfort zone
A reminder that mistakes often guide us to our destiny
The scene emphasizes how what we think is achievement might actually be prelude.
Just as Hoori's proud moment with the borrowed fishing rod would lead to losing his brother's hook and ultimately to his destined underwater journey, the card suggests that apparent success might be merely a step toward our true path.
The number nine's energy of "almost there" takes on added meaning - Hoori isn't actually nearly successful at fishing, but he is nearly at the brink of his true adventure.
Ten of Cups - "The Palace of Watatsumi"
Upright: Happy Life, Peace, Family Harmony, Rest
Reversed: Excessive Stress, Family Troubles, Loss of Friendship
Hoori fell in love with Toyotamahime at the Palace of Watatsumi. Life there was so enjoyable that before he knew it, three years had passed.
Hoori remembered his reason for coming and went to return the fishing hook to Hoderi. As revenge for being blamed so harshly, he returned the hook with a curse.
When Hoderi experiences unfortunate circumstances due to the curse, Hoori helped him, and Hoderi apologized, promising to protect Hoori day and night.
My note: This is Hoori in his moment of perfect contentment within the underwater palace of Watatsumi, where multiple mirrors reflect rainbow light through the oceanic depths.
Apparently in Shintoism, rainbow is the road for kami to traverse between realms. Which is appropriate as Hoori and Toyotamahime are from the land and the ocean respectively.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A moment of complete emotional fulfillment
The discovery of joy in unexpected places
Recognition that perfect happiness often comes through detours
Understanding how love can bridge different worlds
A reminder that even perfect moments are part of larger journeys
Sometimes true contentment finds us when we've strayed from our original path.
Just as Hoori found his greatest happiness while searching for a lost fishing hook, the card suggests that our most perfect moments might come not from achieving our goals, but from the unexpected places our mistakes take us.
The rainbow reflections remind us that sometimes we must dive deep into unknown waters to find our most complete joy.
Page of Cups - "The Mountain Prince Hoori"
Upright: Deep Love, Imagination, Intuition, Beginning of Love
Reversed: Temptation, Timidity, Dependency, Pessimism, Neediness
Hoori had a child with Toyotamahime, but as sea people changed back into their original form during childbirth, she asked Hoori to stay away from the birthing house.
However, curious Hoori peeked inside. Instead of Toyotamahime, he saw a large shark giving birth. Though Hoori didn't mind after learning the circumstances, Toyotamahime was hurt at being seen and left, leaving their child behind.
My note: Hoori stands beneath grey skies, holding both a mirror and fishing rod - tools that echo the Page of Cups' characteristic cup from which unexpected truths emerge.
The mirror reflects a shark emerging from its depths, much like the fish that typically appears in the Page of Cups, but with deeper implications.
While the Page's fish often represents surprising but welcome emotional messages, the shark emerging from Hoori's mirror suggests more complex emotional revelations.
It’s the true form of Toyotamahime, in which she requested Hoori to not look at. But he betrayed that request.
I imagine that after Toyotamahime left, the memory of this incident would be reflected on Hoori’s emotions.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A time of emotional or intuitive messages requiring careful attention
Creative inspiration emerging from unexpected sources
The need to balance curiosity with respect for boundaries
Potential for both emotional discovery and consequence
Messages from the unconscious mind seeking expression
A reminder that emotional truth can transform relationships
Like the traditional Page of Cups, this card speaks to the necessity of remaining open to emotional messages, even when they might challenge our existing relationships or understanding.
Knight of Cups - "The Heavenly Grandson Ninigi"
Upright: Sincerity, Romantic, All-Embracing Love, Proposal
Reversed: Insincerity, Emotional Instability, Deception, Overdoing
Satisfied with his expedition results, Ninigi rushed back to Konohanasakuya. Ninigi was somewhat prone to obsessive thinking and loyal to his own beliefs.
Having refused to marry Iwanagahime and lost Konohanasakuya, Ninigi died without achieving anything. Some interpret humans' short lifespan (while gods are immortal) as Iwanagahime's curse.
My note: Status and look don’t matter. Despite all that he is insecure and ego
This is Ninigi in his complex duality, where his passionate exterior masks deeper insecurities.
The red cape billows dramatically against the dark hakama, creating a visual metaphor that mirrors the Knight of Cups' traditionally romantic yet sometimes superficial nature.
The red cape represents the passionate, romantic energy typically associated with the Knight of Cups, but here it serves as camouflage for darker emotions beneath.
The black hakama suggests hidden depths of insecurity and emotional turmoil that lie beneath romantic gestures.
This duality perfectly captures the Knight of Cups' tendency to be swept away by emotional ideals while sometimes lacking emotional depth.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A time to examine whether romantic gestures mask deeper insecurities
The need to look beyond surface attractions
Potential for both passionate pursuit and emotional blindness
Warning against letting pride dictate heart choices
The importance of emotional authenticity over appearance
A reminder that love choices have long-term consequences
The Knight of Cups' romantic nature can either lead to genuine emotional connections or serve as a mask for insecurity and ego.
Ninigi's tale adds depth to the traditional meaning by showing the potential consequences of choosing surface attraction over genuine emotional connection.
Like his rejection of Iwanagahime in favor of the beautiful Konohanasakuya, our romantic choices can have far-reaching implications beyond the immediate emotional satisfaction.
This card invites us to examine whether our romantic pursuits and emotional quests come from a place of authentic feeling or are driven by ego, appearance, and insecurity.
It reminds us that true emotional fulfillment requires looking beyond the dramatic red cape of passion to address the darker emotions that may lurk in our hakama.
Queen of Cups - "Konohanasakuya"
Upright: Mercy, Intuition, Maternal Nature, All-Encompassing Love, Harmony
Reversed: Overprotective, Bad Premonition, Unwanted Partner, Dishonesty
After separating from Ninigi, Konohanasakuya raised her three children with love at Oyamatsumi's place.
For giving birth in fire, she received Mount Fuji from her father Oyamatsumi.
As Konohanasakuya is also a water deity who can calm fires, she built her shrine and lived there to protect the country from Mount Fuji's eruptions by keeping the volcano calm.
My note: "Sakura shall bloom again, like a new life. Maternal love, nurturing energy, new purpose in being a mother & protector for ppl from Mt Fuji eruption."
This is Konohanasakuya in her full maternal power, where a cherry tree stood above her as she sat in her throne between land and sea shore.
Her dual nature as a water deity who has survived giving birth in fire mirrors the Queen of Cups' mastery over emotional depths and nurturing energy.
The cherry blossoms represent renewal and the cyclical nature of life, echoing the Queen of Cups' deep understanding of emotional cycles. She was holding a mirror, while surrounded by her three babies with Ninigi.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A time of emotional transformation and renewal
The ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth
Deep maternal energy, whether literal or metaphorical
The power to calm turbulent forces, both internal and external
Finding new purpose through nurturing others
A reminder that strength can come through gentle protection
This card ultimately speaks to the power of nurturing wisdom, especially from facing challenges and choosing to use our experiences to protect and support others.
True emotional mastery involves both receiving and giving, both containing powerful forces and channeling them for the greater good.
King of Cups - "Oyamatsumi the Mountain Deity"
Upright: Gentle, Tolerant, Supportive, Stable, Spiritual Maturity
Reversed: Two-faced, Self-centered
Oyamatsumi, son of Izanagi and Izanami, views the world with calm eyes gained from vast experience.
With a heart big enough to embrace everything, Oyamatsumi accepts all and is loved by many.
When he rejoiced at Konohanasakuya's childbirth by making and serving sake to the gods, he also became known as the deity of sake brewing.
My note: This feels like the Father of the Year.
This is Oyamatsumi in his moment of profound serenity, seated on a wooden floor while behind him a tempestuous ocean rages.
His green hakama speaks to his heart-centered wisdom, while he holds both mirror and gohei - tools of reflection and purification.
The contrast between his steady presence and the turbulent sea, with its empty boat and solitary fish, perfectly embodies the King of Cups' mastery over emotional waters.
The mirror reflects both inner truth and emotional clarity, while the gohei represents the ability to purify and bless. Both are key aspects of Oyamatsumi's role as sake deity and the King of Cups' emotional mastery.
The raging ocean behind him, rather than threatening his peace, serves to highlight his unwavering stability, much like the traditional King of Cups who remains steady upon his throne despite surrounding waters.
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests:
A time of emotional wisdom and stability
The power to remain centered despite external chaos
Mature masculine energy expressing through nurture
The ability to transform natural gifts into celebration
Finding peace through acceptance of all
A reminder that true strength lies in emotional balance
The King of Cups energy helps us maintain compassionate presence even amid life's storms. His is the power of mature emotional wisdom - the kind that comes from vast experience and manifests as unconditional acceptance.
It suggests that true emotional mastery involves maintaining inner peace while actively participating in others' joy and sorrow, transforming natural gifts into blessings for all.
“Decoding the Japanese Myth Tarot Deck” Project
Minor Arcana - The Suit of Pentacles (The Tale of Okuninushi)
Minor Arcana - The Suit of Cups (The Tale of Konohanasakuya)
Minor Arcana - The Suit of Swords (The Tale of Yamato Takeru)
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