Bid welcome in. Never ignore
Who knocks on your heart's door

The Stranger represents an outside and unexpected influence. It can literally represent a new person coming into our lives, or a new idea, mode of thinking, or way of being. In all cases, its influence is positive if disruptive. It marks a change in patterns and cycles we may have settled into and are familiar with.

The card is closely related to dreams. We may be surprised by the people, happenings and messages we see in our dreams, and these can be represented by the Stranger card. In these cases, we should listen carefully to listen to our dreams. Whether these are messages from our unconscious, or something else, they may provide triggers to change our set routines and behaviours for the better.