Prince of Wands

When inspiration strikes, it takes a brave person to follow where it goes. Slovenian Holocaust-survivor Boris Kobe channeled his memories of a Dachau sub-camp into a full Tarot deck, depicting the scenes in a style that's feather-light on the surface and hellishly deep upon meditation. Having completed this artistic record, he apparently did his best to put the matter behind him; the gallery info linked above says: "After the war, Kobe did no more work as far as is known about his camp experiences. He was, however, a major Slovenian architect."

Today, his Prince of Wands shall be ours too. The Princess seemed to be a veritable forest fire of activity, blazing unstoppably in all directions at once, and the Prince is certainly her mate; here we have a champion whose heroism lies not necessarily in huge accomplishments but in his unsinkable spirit and burning passion. A lot of the recklessness we saw in the Princess has been trained out of his system, though he still has an eye for risks and long-shots. He is more than just a warrior or a crown prince -- he is a courier of inspiration, rallying others and setting a standard that's guaranteed to keep the humbler, simpler troops' spirits up as challenges mount.

This card really crackles when applied to creative or career endeavors, especially those that require extra bravery or optimism. It's much harder to give in to your fears of the darkness when you shine with your own light -- and those nearby will be grateful for the illumination as well.