What is King of Diamonds holding?

Queen of Spades. What is unique about the King of Diamonds? He is holding an axe and facing sideways.

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Why does diamond King have one eye?

It represents Odin, the King of Asgard. He sacrificed one of his eyes in exchange for secret wisdom of magic. That is why The King of Diamonds is shown on nearly all decks of cards offering the diamond symbol with one eye facing away because it was sacrificed to receive the kind of power only found in mythology. Accordingly, why does king of diamonds hold axe? There are many stories about why, but the most common one seems to be due to a misprint: originally, he was holding an axe, but the printing errors eradicated part of the axe, making it look like the sword was straight through. Sometimes, the King of Hearts is identified with Charlemagne.

What does upside down Temperance card mean?

In a general context, Temperance reversed indicates imbalance or overindulgence. The Temperance Tarot card in a reversed position may be telling you that you have lost touch with your own inner calm and tranquillity which can lead you to seek gratification in risky, harmful ways. What angel is on the Temperance card? Gabriel. [Man of God] in the Temperance card. Gabriel is our biggest "messenger" angel in the Tarot.

What does hermit mean in Tarot?

The Hermit is the "withdrawal from events and relationship to introspect and gather strength". Seeking the inner voice or calling upon vision from within. A need of understanding and advice, or a wise person who will offer knowing guidance. A card of personal experience and thoughtful temperance.