By Andrew LaRocque
When the sacred space is forgotten and life takes over our lives
When the Fool sits in twilight gazing into the Abyss before him
When the Magician puts down his wand and spills the elixir
When the Priestess ceases to seek and retires to the sanctuary
When the Empress lays down the orb and shield, abdicating her throne
When the Emperor bows his head, rises and leaves his kingdom
When the Hierophant breaks the keys and destroys the pillars
When the Lovers fight and break apart, drinking deep the venom of jealousy
When the Chariot stops and yields to the foe
When Strength fails and leaves the field in defeat
When the Hermit shutters his lantern and lays down his head
When the Wheel grinds to a halt and the four regain their footing
When the scales of Justice tip in favour of corruption
When the Hanged Man pulls himself upright and releases his bonds
When Death pulls the ferry ashore and leans upon the scythe to rest
When Temperance drains the cups and becomes the drunkard
When the Devil turns in shame and releases the chains, begging forgiveness
When the Tower in bright light stands upon high, rebuilt and resplendent
When the Star ceases to shoot across the sky and crashes to earth, scattering the waters
When the Moon sets below and the crab returns to the sea, the dogs cease howling
When the Sun cloaked in darkest eclipse foretells the end
When the bitterness of Judgement consumes all in flame
When the Serpent releases its tail to swallow the World whole
When the wind whispers in our ears
When the shadows show us their secrets
When the heart finds joy
When we find our lives within life
Then shall Wisdom and Knowledge return and we shall live again.