tarotbear
This has been addressed elsewhere (but everyone does not read 'elsewhere') but I have always thought the five pentacles were placed on The Tree of Life, not a candleabra, as someone mentioned.
It may be 'traditional' to see it as a church, but prominent buildings and large homes have stained glass windows, too! They could have been turned away from the rich man's dinner party (there's a Biblical nuance in there, I think) or have been refused financial help because there is none to be given. The point is that the window is usually glowing indicating that inside is light and warmth and on the outside our poor travelers are neither.
Good Lord! Will this card pop up if we were to do readings for the 'Katrina survivors?' ***shudders at the realily of the statement***
It may be 'traditional' to see it as a church, but prominent buildings and large homes have stained glass windows, too! They could have been turned away from the rich man's dinner party (there's a Biblical nuance in there, I think) or have been refused financial help because there is none to be given. The point is that the window is usually glowing indicating that inside is light and warmth and on the outside our poor travelers are neither.
Good Lord! Will this card pop up if we were to do readings for the 'Katrina survivors?' ***shudders at the realily of the statement***