Cordyceps and Orphiment

Cordyceps and Orphiment -

Element - Fire

Astrological Sign - Capricorn

Cordyceps is a fungus that is most famous for parasitism of insects. It slowly takes over their bodies and drives them somewhere where it can easily release its spores to reinfect another host. This fungus while it sounds scary can be a beneficial health and energy supplement to people. Some species can even be cultivated without an insect host.

Orphiment is Arsenic Sulphide. It's highly poisonous but boasts a beautiful bright orange yellow color. Orphiment is still commonly sought after by collectors, despite its poisonous nature. In the Metaphysical Community, Orphiment represents will and your emotional and spiritual alignment to it.

This card's message is a message of will, and in its upright position the message trends positively. If you have been feeling rather trapped or stuck in your ways, this card can represent the loosening of your bindings and a freer outlook.

If this card appears reversed, it can show a more negative spin to things. While still indicating a feeling of being trapped, it shows that it may not be easy to free yourself of this feeling. It may indicate that you need to process and heal certain aspects of your mental state in order to restrain yourself. Maybe you have been holding yourself to too high of a standard, and maybe that standard is not easily achievable. This card reversed can also show dealing with grief, depression or anxiety.