Card III: (3) The Strange Man Pictorial Symbolism The background here also blue as on the first two cards, which makes the Strange Man's shirt and the drapes stand out. The man-made background here is an important difference from the previous cards, also the solid wooden floor, the drapes which tied with ropes and the way the room is lit.The drapes

are pointing to some kind of secret, it seems as as they can close at any time and the Strange Man can appear and disappears behind it. This fact also suggested by his clothes being the same color as the drapes. Whilst the King of Hearts posture is calm and stable, down to earth, the Strange Man is the opposite. He seems unsure, he can lean anyway, he can move anywhere. His foot doesn't point anywhere, or it's pointing to an unknown place. His movement is not followed by his eyes neither by his shoulders or fingers. The way they pointing, we can only guess whom he pays attention to or what is important to him. What we can know for sure,...

Meaning

This card signifies an outstanding male; someone mysterious, successful but at the same time ...

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