06 - Matriarchal FigureOriginal Title = Good Lady. (Gute Dame.)
Imagery = A kindly distinguished mature lady sitting in a parlor wearing refined attire and holding a red rose [willingness], cocks her head and leans against a table to listen intently [invested].
This card represents a wise traditional grandmotherly viewpoint, regardless of the patricians gender or relationship.
This card is the opposite of card 05; and exudes a Neutral tone.
Historically it would have been assumed that a matriarchal orientation would only be exhibited by a female, although in practice it can be a person of any gender but of sufficient maturity who fulfills this role (such as an advisor, therapist, reverend, professor, etc.). This card could indicate a peson perceived as that persona (such as a queenly mother) or perhaps that you should take on the role; but typically the cards appearance will be to suggest that you take counsel from a matriarchal figure. The person in the role is assumed to be sincere when providing what they believe is good advice, but bear in mind that the counsel provided might have the potential of causing a hindrance to your agenda (for better or worse) should it be followed.
When persona card 06 is associated with persona card 05 in a Spread, it indicates a persona that is a blending of both cards.
The recent usage of this card to represent an older female Significant or Querent is nowadays disapproved (cards 01 or 02 should be used instead); but its use as a stand-in for a rival or cuckquean is acceptable IF the card describes a person who is primarily seen in the role of a matriarchal figure.
|| In the past this card was often titled "Older Lady", and indicated a motherly figure. Alternatively it could also have indicated a mature female querent or a mature female significant. If needed, this card could have been employed as a stand-in for a rival feminine suitor or a cuckquean. ||