Tarot Card Nick-Names

Does anyone else do this?

I have nick-names for many of my Tarot cards. 

I use the Universal Waite deck and as an artist I enjoy their imagery. And some images suggest names. 

For example, the 9 of Swords is "the Worry Card." The image of a figure sitting upright in bed with a black background and nine swords behind her (although not touching her) depicts power of anxiety and fear to keep a person up at night.

 

The Seven of Pentacles is the "Cost/Benefit Card." It depicts a man bent over his hoe surveying what looks to be his crop of pentacles. One pentacle lays on his hoe between his feet. The others are still on the vine. 

To me, it seems he is asking a question: Was it worth it? Was the outlay of effort worth the result?

The Six of Wands is the "Victory" card. What else can you say when you see the warrior holding his wreath of victory in the air as he rides triumphantly with his troops.

Not all cards lend themselves to nick-names. Many have meanings that are too complex to encapsulate in a phrase or have too many possible interpretations. 

And while it makes it easier to name the cards, there is the temptation to stay with the glib nick-names and refrain from looking for deeper significance.

Have you ever named your cards? If so, please share.

Comments

[James Ricklef]

There are several cards that I have nick-named, including the Scrooge card (4/Pents) and Tiny Tim card (5/Pents). These names are just conveniences, of course, which I don't let eclipse their fuller meanings. Some others are the "Go for it!" card (8/Wands) and the "R&R" card (4/Swords).

[Ellen Zucker]

Love it!