Archetypes - Four Card Meditation

This represents something moving you towards the goal described by the Future card

The Jester

This represents an aspect of the past

Regret

Satire, wisdom, common sense, bravery, Truth, comedy, humor
Basic Interpretation:
Pondering the ways of the world, the Jester sits and contemplates his staff. He has seen much and heard more; his shoulders bear the weight of knowledge that he cannot openly reveal. His jokes mask his wisdom and sometimes keep him alive when his beliefs are unpopular. He is clever, but bound by convention.

This represents some aspect of your goal or future

The Brute

Regret, lost opportunities, looking back instead of forward, dwelling on the past
Basic Interpretation:
A woman stands looking out to sea at the ship that carries her love away. Too late, she has read his letter and thinks back with Regret on what may have been. She now knows her mistake - all she has is her emotions and the knowledge that what has passed cannot be changed.

This is something hindering your progress

The Governor

(Reversed) Lack of compassion, selfishness
Basic Interpretation:
The Brute snarls as he lays into his enemies with blazing energy and deadly steel. Big and strong, the Brute allows no compromise and offers no consideration for those who stray into his path. His physical actions overcome the best laid schemes of his enemies.

(Reversed) a hollow or expensive victory
Basic Interpretation:
Seated upon his throne of Law, the Governor reviews the victorious troops and citizens arrayed before him. His effective leadership and legislative acumen ushered in this comfortable state of affairs. The war is won and everyone takes pride in the accomplishment.