Symbolon Deck

20 THE CRUSADER

Brief Description

The Crusader represents the warrior of faith who combines destructive force with ideological conviction. This card embodies the archetype of one who imposes their beliefs through power rather than persuasion, often leading to fanaticism and conflict. While it can indicate the ability to defend one's ideas with unwavering conviction, it warns against the dangers of forcing one's will upon others at any cost. The card challenges us to examine whether our ideals justify the sacrifices we demand from ourselves and others.

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Keywords

Religious disputes, aggressive defense of one's mission, fighting dissenters with the force of conviction (supporting condemnations).

Card Description

Astrological Correspondence

Aries\Sagittarius

Planets

Mars\Jupiter.

Archetypes

Warrior + Priest (Preacher).

Image

Warrior of the cross, warrior of faith. Acts not through persuasion, but through force. The destructive energy of the Warrior, combined with the expansion of the Preacher, has manifested in the figure of the Crusader, warrior of faith.

Visual Description

A warrior on horseback rushes toward a burning city. On his shield is a cross - symbol of Christianity, meaning he acts from ideological convictions. But his method is not the word of the Shepherd, but the sword of the Warrior - he imposes his faith by force.

Background Imagery

Behind him - a burning city. In the destroyed city no defending people are visible - no one wars with him, it is he who wars with the entire world. The card often shows the client's career ambitions, the desire to climb the corporate ladder at any cost.

Symbols and Colors

Warrior of the cross - action of force.

Card Meanings in Spreads

Positive Meanings

Ability to defend one's idea, to provide an ideological platform for one's actions.

Negative Meanings

Fanaticism, imposing one's opinion.

Card of the Day

You will defend your faith in something or someone. You may unleash a fanatical struggle for your ideas with those around you, or today someone may act as a Crusader toward you.

Necessary Actions

Fighting with everyone for your idea or opinion, like a Crusader - this is what will come easily today, without strain.

Conclusions to Draw Today

Today you can evaluate - are your ideas worth such sacrifices?

What I Can Learn Today

Today it's important to realize how a person usually defends their opinion, whether they use the right methods.

How to Behave Among Your Circle

You yourself may unleash a fanatical struggle for your ideas with those around you.

Motive

Struggle for an idea.

Core Themes

Imposing and defending one's opinion. Fanaticism in all forms. War for an idea. The end justifies the means. I am always right.

State

All forms of fanaticism. Intolerance of others' opinions, others' faith, and defending one's own opinion.

Additional State

Desire to teach everyone, give advice.

Process

Conquering. Conquering one's positions. Nothing is simple, but sacrifices are possible. The Crusader is sometimes unintentionally cruel: 'When you chop wood, chips will fly.'

Relationships

An alliance based on an idea, where aggression is directed outward by both partners against an external enemy. Possible attempts to convert the partner to one's faith, or conversely, stormy ideological and national disputes.

Relationship Dynamics

Often a variant of one partner's submission to another, 'I'm always right, and your place is in the kitchen...'

Warning

Fanaticism. Are ideas worth such sacrifices?

Advice

Defend your opinion, your idea. Be a crusader. Provide an ideological platform for your actions (this is needed, first of all, for your inner peace).

Result

Conquest. The desired will be achieved, but probably at the cost of great losses for those around you.

Additional Notes

Theme of faith, conviction, imposing faith. Militant faith.

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