As a Comet passes close to the Sun, it heats up and begins to emit gases, which create a visible aura called a coma. Sometimes the visible coma can be seen from Earth. The coma’s presence has given rise to speculation that comets are harbingers of doom or incredible change. Comets have often been confused with shooting stars, which are the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere. Shooting stars are said to bring fortune and good luck to their viewers. 

In either case, this card symbolizes placing one’s fate in another entity. Upright, this card may manifest itself in seeing either a physical sign that a wish may be coming true or a signal of the onset of great change.

Reversed, the card warns to “be careful what one wishes for” because its fulfillment may come with an unexpected price.

                      The sail is a crucial part of a ship, responsible for harnessing the wind and propelling the ship to its distant destination. But a sail alone isn’t enough. It’s a tool for a skilled navigator and cooperative weather. This card depicts Jason and the the Argonauts passage through the treacherous   Symplegades. The towering cliffs continually shifted and crashed together, making navigation extremely difficult, even for a trained crew. To navigate it without assistance would mean certain death, but Jason let loose a dove to lead the way through the perilous waters to safety.

Upright, the atmosphere is perfect for moving forward. With the right crew and a bit of forward momentum, you can be carried forward steadily, bypassing some of the most difficult terrain. The   dove in the Jason and the Argonauts story symbolizes faith in outside help when even when an expert is confident in their craft. This card also symbolizes asking for guidance, potentially from a consultant, a spiritual advisor, or a mentor. 

   Reversed, this card symbolizes  troubled waters ahead. This could mean taking on an endeavor too difficult for one’s experience level, putting faith in the  wrong place or not having enough wind                in our sails to go very far.