Hansel and Gretel are feeling unloved and fearful as they venture through the forest. The Gingerbread house with its candy trim is inviting and welcoming, but has hidden danger inside. But this sister and brother love each other and work together to survive and escape.

According to the book: "It conveys the need for trust and loyalty in committed relationships. On a higher level, it symbolizes the balance between physical and spiritual love." They are abandoned in the woods because of the greed of their stepmother and the weakness of their father. They have to take care of themselves and each other. Imagine two children in this situation and the kind of love it would bond. They have to trust and depend on each other.

The book states: "When this card appears in your reading, a deep spiritual initiation or union may be taking place. Realize that each person has feminine/masculine balance and that it is now time for you to brings these inner components into a state of balance and equilibrium."

"Remember that they reflect the lost love of their parents, who have been worn down by the rigors of life."

WindDancer