The Universal Waite is Mary Hanson-Roberts’ recolored rendition of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Nearly identical lining is softened by gentle coloring. Some faces have been reworked to be more pleasing to the eye.

Today’s cards: 7 of Wands, 5 of Swords, King of Cups.

You won the battle, but you have lost the war. Your desire to win at any cost meant you avoided conflicts you were likely to lose, but were valuable in making sure your enemy was tied up in the conflict. Now you have to yield to the victor and answer the terrible question you’ve been avoiding: Why?

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