In this episode we explore the 7 of Cups, a card of debauchery - or is it illusionary success?  The 7 of Cups is a hologram, a trick of the light, a mirage.  Here Venus rules the second decan of Scorpio, as well as ruling the 7th sphere on the Tree of Life.  She is powerful here, but also in detriment as she passes through the house of Mars.  Here Eros meets Thanatos; the drive meets the death drive.  When Death meets the Maiden, expect secret corruption, glamor and fairy gold.

Beauty is strong here, but the magic mirror of Venus distorts as well as reflects.  We speak of the peacock's tail, the sheen of oil on water, the memento mori.  Here are will o' the wisps, psychotropic substances, delusions and hangovers.  It is the card of the artist, whose inner vision creates its own truth in alternate realities.  Where else will you find Circe and Miss Havisham, Indiana Jones and Kubla Khan?!

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