COMBINATIONS WITH THE (SENSUAL) LILY



Please note that the examples below are meant to be just that: examples. They are not in any sense exhaustive. Furthermore,they are constructed of individual meanings I myself use. If you use different keywords than I do your own combined meanings will look quite different. Also, what I did not take into account in these examples is the order of the paired cards (which card is left and which right). Lastly, if you want to learn more about how to combine two cards' meanings >> here is an explanation of what works for me.


Lily-Rider
Something or someone who challenges one's virtuousness. Someone who tries to force their moral standards on others. Something/someone changes that which one considers morally right. A new acquaintance who has good intentions. Annoyingly and/or obtrusively well-meaning/righteous/virtuous. Someone or something which disturbs the peace. Some news, or a change, or a person, who manages to disrupt one's self-discipline/constraint/chasteness.


Lily-Clover
To be content with very little, to find enough contentment in small joys. A little bit of wisdom, a little bit of virtuousness. To not take cleanliness seriously. To not try very hard to be a moral person. To not take virtues in general or specific virtues seriously (which could be a good thing if the querent is too uptight). To make light of someone's moral standards - e.g. to mock someone for their voluntary celibacy. Someone who might behave immorally any moment because they don't take morality seriously. An opportunity to become a better person. To be lucky and find a righteous person. To briefly experience peace in the absence of a craving. To wait for the opportunity to do the right thing. The intention to be abstinent or celibate or more self-disciplined in general is thrown to the wind at the first opportunity.


Lily-Ship
To explore morality, or, specific moral virtues. To research moral concepts. To be in uncharted waters, morally. To try and become a better person. To say goodbye in a morally correct way. The moral relevance of adventurousness: a warning that it is not the same as foolhardiness. To make changes with good intentions; to try to change the world to the better. To travel/commute in morally good ways (where one doesn't exploit others, or pollute the environment etc.) To make peace with the absence of someone or something. Wise ways of handling changes. To be honest to others about changes you're going to make or if you are planning to leave. Lack of commitment to moral principles, or to modesty or abstinence.


Lily-House
Traditional moral virtues (values). Family rules (or familiar rules) about the right conduct. Strict moral values; moral virtues which are so established they seem immutable even if one would like to do things differently. A virtuous family member; family as a whole who puts a lot of emphasis on virtuousness or specific virtues. Peaceful (undisturbed) home life. Home life which is experienced as morally constricted, uptight. Virtues relevant specifically in the family (e.g. dutifulness, honouring one's parents, physically keeping a clean house etc.). To have a very humble home; to live modestly.


Lily-Tree
Very strong, stable virtuousness. Specific virtue is strong. To stay calmly virtuous even in challenging situations. The virtue of composure or equanimity. Virtues which concern the health of one's body and/or physical needs, e.g. temperance, (reasonable) frugality. The wisdom of the body. To treat nature morally. Down-to-earth view of morality; a pragmatic approach to being virtuous. To treat one's body with respect; to be at peace with one's physical nature, or state of one's health, or appearance. To take a bath; to detox.


Lily-Clouds
Confused morals; to not know what would be the right thing to do. Clouded moral judgement. To be so strict in one's moral views that it's emotionally or mentally harmful. Lack of moral guidance. Mental illnesses which cloud our morality. Virtues which are relevant in times of despair, e.g. the Christian virtue hope; discipline; tenacity. Not clear if intentions are good. Misunderstood good intentions. Good intentions which nevertheless caused confusion (didn't help). Someone is such a paragon of virtue that they seem terribly boring, colourless.


Lily-Snake
A very wise person. To strive for virtuousness. To be motivated to be a better person. To behave morally only to reach a certain goal. Conflict between craving something and thinking one should have no strong passions (vices). Peacemaker. A nice Koan: to crave freedom from craving. To be honest about one's desires. To desire something or someone but with good intentions. To look for someone who is wise, or righteous, or who has good intentions.


Lily-Coffin
To make one's peace with a specific loss, with the death of a loved one, or with mortality in general. "Memento mori". Virtues which are relevant in times of grief (e.g. compassion, serenity). The end of something actually brings peace of mind with it. To cover one's craving for sensual pleasures with extreme austereness. To suppress something (possibly a forbidden or threatening passion) with extreme self-discipline. To let go of a false pretence of virtuousness, of moral infallibility. Loss of purity; loss of innocence - to grief over having besmirched oneself, over having become guilty of something.


Lily-Bouquet
Any virtue relevant in order to have friendly, harmonious, close relationships with other people: willingness to compromise, loving kindness, righteousness, compassion, altruism, generosity etc. To treat others well. Honest compliments; honest feedback. Presents with no strings attached; to give gifts not to get something in return but to make the other person happy. To behave virtuously in order to create an atmosphere in which everyone feels happy and safe.


Lily-Scythe
To radically, strictly, stop doing something for moral reasons. To clean something, to tidy up. A very thorough cleanup in a metaphorical sense. Virtues like orderliness and promptitude. The virtue of justice (because of the "you reap what you sow" aspect of the Scythe). To be so frugal there's hardly anything left; painful abstinence. To forgo something bad, to renounce something which is wrong. It's urgent - you need to do the right thing now!


Lily-Whip
Virtues which are relevant in conflict situations or when there's an argument - e.g. honesty, and willingness to listen, non-violence. Wise handling of conflicts. To stand up against abusive behaviour. Conflict about moral issues. Morally justifiable punishment. Atonement in order to set things right. Self-punishment in order to get rid of guilt. Sense of shame. Agonizing moralising. To be tormented by (one's own?) unrealistically high moral expectations. Someone innocent is being punished. Innocent argument, honest argument. Righteous wrath.


Lily-Birds
(Possibly unstructured, absent-minded or nervous) communication about moral issues. To communicate (a lot!) or gossip about moral issues (e.g. about someone's moral lapses). To worry about the morality of something. To be nervous/undecided about a moral issue. A stressful morally relevant situation. Fickle virtuousness. Because of all the many good but unfocused intentions one has there is the inability to act on even one of them effectively. Something which diverts from virtue. Conflict between the virtue of discretion and wanting to blab. The virtues of orderliness and self-discipline help in chaotic situations.


Lily-Child
A very innocent person; weak morality; virtuousness is easily broken. Growing virtue (in general, or specific virtues become stronger). To be inexperienced (and in need of guidance) in a morality relevant situation. Person whose own heart and mind are so pure that they are actually naive, gullible, and very vulnerable. A good child. Virtues needed for child-rearing or for handling inexperienced people who need guidance (e.g. patience, loving kindness, consistency etc.).


Lily-Fox
The virtue of proper self-care. To defend one's virtue / one's moral views. To keep oneself clean/pure. Someone whose sense of self is very closely bound to their virtue. Someone with Self-centred but honest intentions. To be upfront about one's intentions to look after oneself first. To be distrustful of someone's seemingly good intentions. To be distrustful of someone's (seeming) virtuousness, or of specific moral values. To adapt one's moral opinions and conduct to changed conditions.


Lily-Bear
A parent/teacher/boss with high moral standards; or who puts a lot of moral pressure on you; who wants you to be a good/better person. Someone extremely moralistic and obtrusively self-righteous. Someone who tells you what's right; moral guide, moral compass. Virtuousness in general or specific virtues dominate life - maybe to much so. Very strong moral sense. To protect one's moral purity. To keep things clean (also in a metaphorical sense!).


Lily-Stars
Virtuous hopes and wishes; to restrict one's wishes to that which one perceives as pure (and proper). To have very modest hopes and dreams. To trust (maybe too faithfully?) in someone's good intentions. (New Year's) resolutions; to want to become a better person. To believe that becoming a better person is the ultimate purpose of life. To find a lot of meaning and purpose in doing virtuous things.


Lily-Stork
One's moral values are transforming. The transformative power of acting virtuously. Treating another person well can transform them. The longing for peace (from inner disturbances); the longing to be innocent/pure again. To move on from an earlier state of life to a life more focused on virtuousness or peace. The virtue of accepting things one can't change. Someone is austere by nature. It's inevitable that we'll have to practice abstinence at some point if we don't want to lose ourselves. The moral nature of things. Recurring moral issues.


Lily-Dog
Virtues relevant to friendship, especially loyalty. A friend who is: loyal, impartial, virtuous, has good intentions, is stuck up, too disciplined. To be true to one's moral ideals. To stand by what one thinks is right. Utter devotion. To ask for moral guidance. To ask if it's okay to do something. Someone whose moral ideas are easily influenced.


Lily-Tower
Moral authority. To deny oneself many things; to live the life of a recluse, untouched by the troubles of the world. To keep anything or anyone away which/who might "stain" one's purity, or which might evoke passion. Moral boundaries. Virtues like respect(ing other people's boundaries), dignity, (self)discipline, incorruptible leadership. Pride in one's virtue. An "I'm a better person than X" attitude. Institutions/organisations which deal with morally relevant issues (e.g. churches - because of their focus on their own brand of virtue; the legal system - because it is supposed to bring justice; charities etc.)


Lily-Garden
To present as virtuous/righteous/pure etc. (although maybe one isn't, at least not as much). If one is honest and righteous there's nothing to hide - everything can be made public. Whistle-blowing. Community with strong moral values. Virtues upheld by a whole culture or a network. Virtues relevant to networking in particular / society as a whole. Social justice issues. Righteous politician. Honest representation; honest add campaign. To advertise one's virtues. To "clean up" society.


Lily-Mountain
Difficult moral considerations. An obstacle to virtue. To challenge someone's ideas of morality or specific moral values. To have difficulties being virtuous or with specific virtues. One's stubborn, cold virtuousness is an obstacle (e.g. to enjoying oneself). Virtuousness which can't be shaken; purity so solid it can't be soiled. The elephant in the room is a moral issue. Problematic austereness or self-chastising. The virtue of discretion; to keep silent about something for moral reasons - maybe even at personal costs. It's challenging to do the right thing. Problematic moral views or something which is morally problematic.


Lily-Crossroad
Moral relativism. A morally relevant choice. Wise choice. To choose virtue/purity/abstinence/peace etc. (possibly over something else). To go one's own moral way. To act according to moral virtues. Virtues we need in order to make (good) choices, e.g. wisdom, diligence, resolve. Virtues to do with being able to understand and evaluate different standpoints realistically, e.g. impartiality, reason. The Virtue of tolerance; accepting differences.


Lily-Mice
Moral corruption in general; bad morals; dwindling virtue. Corrupted virtues, e.g. dishonesty, injustice. Lack of virtue, e.g. lack of discipline, lack of courage etc. Something clean is being sullied. Pollution. One's resolve to stay abstinent wanes; to relapse. Virtue shields one from corruption; meticulous cleanliness (also metaphorically speaking) against dirt.


Lily-Heart
Emotional dispositions which are considered virtues: loving kindness, compassion, forgiveness, clemency. A very pure heart; no negative feelings or dishonest intentions. Deep but platonic love. To love what is pure. To find peace in a loving relationship.


Lily-Ring
To stick with what one has promised; honourableness; high degree of reliability. A morally good (pure) link, connection, or relationship. To commit to virtue, abstinence, or peace etc. To commit to something because it's the right thing to do. Virtues relevant when making connections or signing contracts, e.g. good intentions, fairness. Contentment with(in) a relationship. Shared moral values. A group whose members are bound together by a morally relevant purpose (e.g. helping others), or by their moralising. Someone who is very uptight.


Lily-Book
(Theoretical) knowledge about virtue. An education in morality. Pure, honest, undisguised facts. The virtue of truthfulness; to share knowledge/speak the truth when it is the right thing to do. To be at peace with the truth. A virtuous teacher. A role-model for virtuousness. To "come clean" about something. A very, very non-physical, non-sensual, (possibly too) intellectual approach.


Lily-Letter
Virtues important for communication: e.g. the willingness to listen, honesty. An honest conversation. Communication with the intent of making things better (for everyone concerned). Peace talks. To communicate peacefully, without aggression, no hateful remarks. Non-violent communication. To communicate one's honest, true intention. "Clean" communication - no false pretences or manipulation in one's communication.


Lily-Man (a)
Man who is: virtuous (in general, or specifically e.g. prudent, just, frugal, etc.), holier-than-thou, moralistic, self-righteous, pure, clean, well-intended, honest and upfront, righteous, innocent, blameless, wise, unassuming, impartial, humble, meek, peaceful (undisturbed, unagitated), content (modest), restrained, moderate, modest, sober, abstinent, chaste, austere, self-chastising, uptight, frigid. Goody-two-shoes. Moraliser. Man who is celibate - possibly a monk. Virgin. To do the morally right thing regarding a man. To make peace with a man. Man makes peace with something or someone.


Lily-Woman (a)
Woman who is: virtuous (in general, or specifically e.g. prudent, just, frugal, etc.), holier-than-thou, moralistic, self-righteous, pure, clean, well-intended, honest and upfront, righteous, innocent, blameless, wise, unassuming, impartial, humble, meek, peaceful (undisturbed, unagitated), content (modest), restrained, moderate, modest, sober, abstinent, chaste, austere, self-chastising, uptight, frigid. Goody-two-shoes. Moraliser. Woman who is celibate - possibly a nun. Virgin. To do the morally right thing regarding a woman. To make peace with a woman. Woman makes peace with something or someone.


Lily-Man (b)
Man who is: virtuous (in general, or specifically e.g. prudent, just, frugal, etc.), holier-than-thou, moralistic, self-righteous, pure, clean, well-intended, honest and upfront, righteous, innocent, blameless, wise, unassuming, impartial, humble, meek, peaceful (undisturbed, unagitated), content (modest), restrained, moderate, modest, sober, abstinent, chaste, austere, self-chastising, uptight, frigid. Goody-two-shoes. Moraliser. Man who is celibate - possibly a monk. Virgin. To do the morally right thing regarding a man. To make peace with a man. Man makes peace with something or someone.


Lily-Woman (b)
Woman who is: virtuous (in general, or specifically e.g. prudent, just, frugal, etc.), holier-than-thou, moralistic, self-righteous, pure, clean, well-intended, honest and upfront, righteous, innocent, blameless, wise, unassuming, impartial, humble, meek, peaceful (undisturbed, unagitated), content (modest), restrained, moderate, modest, sober, abstinent, chaste, austere, self-chastising, uptight, frigid. Goody-two-shoes. Moraliser. Woman who is celibate - possibly a nun. Virgin. To do the morally right thing regarding a woman. To make peace with a woman. Woman makes peace with something or someone.


(Virtuous)Lily-(Sensual)Lily
This combination is only possible if you use both versions of the Lily for your readings! Righteousness in one's sexual relationships; temperate or disciplined handling of sensual pleasures. A lover with good intentions. Conflict between wanting to enjoy sensual pleasures and the idea that this would not be virtuous. A frugal approach to food/drink. A very mature and wise person.


(Virtuous)Lily-(Virtuous)Lily*)
Extremely virtuous; hyper-clean; super-peaceful. Someone so flawless a person it is annoying. A true moraliser. Virtue is of the highest importance now. It would be the morally correct thing now to make moral considerations top priority. To be at peace with a frugal lifestyle; to be at peace with one's abstinence/celibacy. To act virtuously not just on the outside but motivated by a virtuous disposition and good intentions. Virtuousness arises from wisdom.


Lily-Sun
The virtue of shared joy because of a lack of envy. To find great joy in virtuous acts. To find true happiness in a frugal lifestyle. To do good things in order to become more popular. Superficial virtuousness. Peaceful ("quiet") happiness. Awareness of moral relevance. A peaceful ("quiet", undisturbed) day. The profound happiness which comes with wisdom. To spend one day fasting/forgoing something.


Lily-Moon
Profound virtuousness. To deal with one's deepest needs and fears in a wise way. Or: To try and counter one's deeper needs and fears with self-discipline and renunciation instead of allowing them to be sated/eased. Virtue/purity is very important now. Even if you don't believe it of yourself, deep down you're a good person! A peaceful night, undisturbed sleep. Good sleep hygiene. Virtues which are relevant when dealing with strong emotions: e.g. compassion or equanimity.


Lily-Key
Moral revelation; a moral aha-moment. To let virtuousness into one's life. The virtue of acceptance, of "letting in" (helping) strangers in need. The solution lies in virtuous behaviour. Virtues open doors. To be wise about what you allow. Someone with a very pure and open heart. Someone is so pure and well-meaning themselves that they let everything/everyone in (because of a lack of understanding of the evils of the world). Moral behaviour as a means to an end.


Lily-Fish
Business ethics. Honest business dealings. To give money for a good cause. To highly value virtuousness. Moral ways of dealing with money. Fair trade and fair trade products. To be extremely frugal, maybe in order to appear virtuous. Too virtuous (too pure, too honest, too prudent, too disciplined etc.) To give/lend to those who need. To give/pay back what was borrowed. To find peace in letting go of money/things; to feel peaceful because one doesn't need more.


Lily-Anchor
Virtues which have to do with steadfastness: consistency, decidedness, dedication etc. To firmly stick with what you know is right. To focus on certain virtues. To lead a life centred around virtuousness. To be constrained by what one thinks is "proper". To hold on to (find safety in) acting virtuously. To keep someone grounded who desperately needs it. To well-meaningly hold on to something - but maybe it's not helpful. To restrict someone else because of one's own moral considerations. To get detention/grounded/imprisoned for misbehaviour. Compulsion to wash.


Lily-Cross
Virtues which are relevant to (your) religion, e.g. the Christian virtues faith, love, hope, or the Buddhist "sublime attitudes" compassion, shared joy, equanimity, loving kindness. Also: piety! To act virtuously out of religious fear. Virtuousness as a burden. To think that suffering is a virtue. The virtue of bearing suffering with dignity. To do the right thing even when it's difficult, even when it's burdensome. Selfless (altruistic) service. To make peace with pain/suffering.


Lily - Wild Card
Question mark regarding the morality of something. A morally relevant issue that isn't clear-cut. Not peaceful yet; not pure yet. To wonder about the morality of something. Moral dilemmas. Morally correct handling of an unknown factor. In order to do the morally right thing you will have to think outside the box. Virtuousness isn't always obvious. Virtuousness from someone you didn't expected it from. To make a morally relevant issue out of genderqueerness. Fair treatment of genderqueer people. A (possibly genderqueer) person with the attributes of the Virtuous Lily (see the Virtuous Lily's keywords).


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