21. Mountain

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Category: Concept Card

Astrological Symbol: ♄ Saturn | ♈ Aries

Keywords: Obstacles, challenges, difficulties, setbacks, barriers; Delays, stagnation, resistance; Roadblocks, boundaries; Remote or unfamiliar places.

Card Behavior: The Mountain prolongs the negative effects of adjacent negative cards.

House Meaning: Obstacles / Challenges / The Unknown.

Concepts: a. Challenges, setbacks, and obstacles in life. b. Feeling blocked, overwhelmed, unable to move forward. c. Taking a vacation in remote areas; Scenic mountain landscapes. d. Heavy debt or financial burdens. e. Diplomatic issues related to territorial boundaries.

Career: Blocked progress; Stagnant career; Dead-end job; Technical barriers; Diplomatic affairs; Unemployment; Working in rural areas; Facing opposition; Holding debt; Cryptocurrency mining; Miners; Geographers.

Love & Relationships: A relationship that is stagnant or stuck; Reaching an impasse; Lack of harmony; Barriers in communication; Being blocked; Silent treatment.

People: Procrastinators; Strong individuals; Tall people; Stubborn personalities; Cold and distant individuals; Opponents; People from remote areas; Mountaineers.

Objects: Mountains; Foreign objects; Remote areas; Unfamiliar places; Rock formations; Cold storage rooms; Isolated environments; Large structures; Walls; Barriers.

Health: Chronic illnesses; Long-lasting medical conditions; Eating disorders; Extended bed rest; Head-related issues; Constipation.

Spirituality: Cosmic web; Antarctic wall.

Advice: Do not avoid challenges—find ways to overcome obstacles. Some matters may need to be temporarily set aside until you gain the strength to move forward.

Imagery: Hourglass: Represents waiting, patience, and delays.

Summary: The Mountain represents obstacles and delays. It symbolizes the difficulties, setbacks, and barriers one encounters in life. Additionally, the Mountain serves as a natural boundary, making negative influences last longer and causing delays in progress.

Comparison: - Both Anchor and Mountain indicate lack of movement, but: - Anchor is about steadfastness and refusal to change due to strong beliefs. - Mountain represents external resistance or procrastination causing stagnation. - See 04. House for related interpretations.