Sibyl · 22
The Wicked Woman
The Wicked Woman is card 22 of the Sibyl of the Salons (“Méchante femme” in the French original). It speaks of envy, ill will and hostility. It is a warning card. For timing, it suggests: fast, recurring.
- Number
- 22
- Playing card
- Q♦
- Yes or no
- Calls for care
- Timing
- fast, recurring
- Original title
- Méchante femme
- envy
- ill will
- hostility
- resentment
- intrigue
- boundaries
Symbolism
An elderly woman with a tense face and clenched fists behind her back strides forward leaning her body, like someone storming off in anger. A straw chair lies tipped over on the floor, knocked down in her path. The image shows a hostile attitude: anger, envy and ill will that upset the surroundings.
- Meaning
- The Wicked Woman speaks of a challenge caused by a hostile attitude: envy, resentment or ill will from someone. The card describes a behavior that anyone can have, not a type of person. Next to another card, it shows where that theme is at risk of being harmed by criticism, gossip or sabotage.
- Love
- There may be jealousy, rivalry or an outsider interfering with the relationship through unkind remarks. Protect the conversation between you and do not rise to provocations.
- Work & money
- Someone may be rooting against you, spreading remarks or making your work harder out of envy. With money, record agreements and avoid sharing plans with people who show no goodwill.
- As a person
- Anyone, of any age or gender, who acts out of envy, resentment or ill will.
- Advice
- Set clear boundaries, stay calm and share your plans only with those who deserve your trust.