In Ancient Egyptian symbology, the Crook represents the shepherd’s guidance, while the Flail symbolises the pharaoh’s ability to uphold order.
This card reflects your life as the ruler of your own realm, wielding authority and control, while at the same time being weighed down by the very tools that are granting your power.
It implies that you have become ensnared in a role that demands constant oversight and wariness, something that is currently leaving little room for the vulnerability of rest.
Your mantle of leadership has instead become a yoke of endless work. The rigidity of your self-discipline, or perhaps your desire to be seen in a leadership role has become something that constricts rather than enhancing your life.