Princess of Swords

Don't be deceived by her pretty face and effortless demeanor: if you run afoul of the Princess of Swords, she'll cut you down. And she's still learning how to use that sword, so even if you're on her good side, you still may want to watch out-- she doesn't always know where she's swinging that thing.

That said, you couldn't hope for a more quick-witted and observant ally. She's an effective translator of ideas into actions, and her incredible powers of discernment and improvisational wit make her an invaluable activist in whatever crusade you've got going. She's alert and ready for battle-- untested perhaps, but she'll still probably wind up saving your skin at least once.

This collection of Christian Dior photos-- particularly the sharp little origami frocks-- are handy visual descriptions of this card's essence. Origami itself is a past-time perfectly suited to the Princess of Swords; one can imagine her executing clean cuts and crisp folds with a single-minded glee. She'd also be fascinated by the designer's vision: the unnatural emphasis on precision and technique; the poses that beckon even though the pointy dresses would keep any potential suitor at least an arm's length away; the vague possibility that each garment conceals, or is, a weapon of some sort. And surely the voyeuristic aspects of modeling would appeal to her as well; while you're temporarily dazzled by her flawless presentation and mind-boggling designs, she's already sized you up and is strategizing her next move.