June 2015 – Jules Kobek

3 of Cups: Camaraderie

When I was a child, I admired the other girls who could jump double dutch. I could never do it myself, although the others graciously allowed me to try. Girls playing double dutch in a schoolyard stayed in my mind as an image of female friendship that was joyful and dynamic. The excitement of theContinue reading “3 of Cups: Camaraderie”

King of Wands: Master of Fire

Here the King of Wands is interpreted as a steelworker, someone who works with fire in a way that combines skill with bravery. In a reading, this card indicates someone who is passionate, forceful, daring, and creative. I depicted the King of Wands wearing a Mohawk Warrior Flag decal on his helmet (partially seen) to honorContinue reading “King of Wands: Master of Fire”

Cards from The Proletariat Deck

The cards in traditional decks that touched me the most were about the regular people: laborers, peasants, and homeless people. As someone whose father, paternal grandfather, and uncle were union carpenters, and whose maternal grandfather was a coal miner, I respect the dignity of labor. I want to celebrate with love and beauty the livesContinue reading “Cards from The Proletariat Deck”