Two of Swords

2 of Swords

Of all the cards, this image is the one that runs the risk of not fitting into the visual theme of the deck.  I struggled to find another image which worked with the reading of "Unity/Lies", but kept coming back to the Zulu warriors.  Here is my thinking behind it.

Unity is talking about the human condition, not the term used on design or construction.  By unity it is indicating that the element of people working together, for right or wrong.  The tribal framework of Zulu society is perfect to demonstrate this aspect.  Community, neighbors, tribe.  And incredibly strong unit of people with great potential.

This shouldn't be taken to mean that the potential is good.  It can be horrifying.  The focus of the 'unity' aspect in a reading should stay on the potential.

Lies are generated from outside this group, not between members.  If the group is being lead two dark matters or self-destructive actions it is based in external influences, not internal ones.