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Eight of Swords. A lady has been bound in isola­tion as a punishment for some misdeed. It appears that she has accepted her fate—her legs are not tied, and she could easily slip from the loose bonds that confine her. Someone who believes they are a victim will always find others who make it so.him and keep him from true harm. He will cham­pion any righteous cause and pursue any path that promises adventure. The orb in his left hand represents that dominion: it is the world which is his to command. The scep­ter in his right hand is his symbol of authority. He who holds the scepter is recognized as rightful leader who is deserving of respect. Our Llewellyn Virtual Author Forums are a bi-monthly series of free online roundtable events featuring your favorite Llewellyn authors discussing topics important to you and answering your questions. Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Debra DeAngelo, author of The Elements of Horse Spirit, Pagan Curious, and the new Sacred Massage. The illustrations have been recolored to great effect and it presents some innovative ideas with his treatment of the Pips and Court cards.