Tarot Reading - Fixed

Nothing better to do on a Sunday morning while waiting for Max to wake up so I thought I'd go all new age-y on you. A few weeks ago, before vacation and sickness and such, one of the blogs I read talked about doing a Tarot reading. And, of course, I had to go try. Did I post about this? I ended up asking several questions. The first and foremost on my mind was.....

Will I conceive and deliver another child?

Me, being me, saved off the results so I could reference back and re-read when I wanted. I think I did this really late one night when I was only dreaming about sleep.

My recent commenter, DrownedGirl, inspired me to post the results.

If you want to try this for yourself, you can do so here.

Edited to fix so that it is readable. Not that anyone other than me really cares or wants to read it anyway. But, you know that they say about us INFJ types, we tend to be a perfectionists and I just couldn't let it stand that way. Since I'm editing the post anyway, I'll just mention that it was amazing to see a few trends between the few questions that I did ask.

1. Your present position.

SEVEN OF VESICAS - Harvest

You have worked hard and willingly towards your goal, and have maintained a sense of purpose. Now is the time to bring in the harvest, to celebrate, and to relax. This card brings with it a sense of accomplishment and achievement, and the knowledge that the rewards you are about to reap will nourish you in every aspect of your life.

You have now realized that you must believe in yourself, and that confidence in yourself inspires other people to have confidence in you, because you make them feel secure. Because of this, success is assured.


2. What crosses you.

THREE OF STAFFS - Honesty

This is the time for honesty in your dealings with others. This card hints that you can trust those around you, and can feel centred and rooted in the everyday experiences of your life. Your self-confidence is high, and you are uncompromising about what you believe in, because you know that it works for you. Goals can be accomplished because of your steadfastness and determination.

The Three of Staffs also indicates that creative opportunities are coming your way. The image on the card shows a figure holding two staffs. The third staff is left behind, signifying that it is time to move on.

3. What is above you - The Future.

SIX OF CHALICES - Union

The Six of Chalices signifies great pleasure to be gained from a relationship. It is now time to allow yourself to freely give and receive. Love is being expressed on all levels, and can now be fully explored. With this card comes an attitude of trust, and an increasing sense of discovery as you move into the urge to unite and merge with another.

This brings to light aspects of yourself that previously remained hidden from view, and you are able to delight in the deeper knowledge that you are experiencing of yourself and another. You may be about to find yourself in the grip of a powerful attraction, that will enrich all aspects of your life. Remember that union with a partner is a reflection of the union that you also seek with the spiritual aspect of yourself.

4. What is beneath you - Passing out of your life.

THE HERMIT

The Hermit is the spiritual guide. It shows that you need to make some space in your life, in which you can reflect on your needs, and meet them. It is time for a period of withdrawal from worldly considerations, whether this takes the form of a holiday, a weekend break, or a day spent alone or with nature. This space will allow you to perceive your inner light, that which inspires you, and to nurture it.

The Hermit card does not mean that you deprive yourself of relationships with others, however. Its rulership of Virgo does indicate that you need to be discriminating about who shares your life, and that you are attracted to those with whom you have shared ideas and ideals. Someone could be entering your life whom you respect, and can learn a great deal from.

Perhaps you have been hiding your light under a bushel. If so, now is the time to let the beauty of your true self radiate outwards so that it can be recognised by others. Kindred sprits can then be drawn to you, who will accompany you on the next stage of your spiritual journey.

5. What is behind you - The Past.

SEVEN OF SWORDS - Boundaries

This card reveals the ability to set boundaries for what you want and do not want in your life, yet still be able to feel close to, and relate to other people. You are likely to feel stifled if your boundaries are overstepped. There is a need for you to retain your individuality, and claim your own sacred space. There is also an indication of respect for the sacred space of others.

Problems in relationships can now be resolved through clear, direct communication. You need to remain centred within yourself, and kindly but firmly state your needs and how they could best be met. It is also important that you listen to and respect the views of others who are in dialogue with you.

6. What is before you - The Future

TEN OF STAFFS - Responsibility

The ten of staffs shows that it would be helpful at this time to examine your attitudes towards responsibility. Do you see it as a burden or a gift? This card reminds you of the necessity to take full responsibility for what you bring into your life, with the knowledge that you always have a choice in how you view it or deal with it. Responsibility usually means hard work, but it also means that you are now mature enough to deal with it.

If life feels a burden at the moment, look at how you can ease this and make it more comfortable for yourself. Try taking a new perspective. Responsibility is a great teacher. Its lessons are the ability to celebrate who and what you are, and a willingness to embrace all aspects of life. You are capable of achieving more than you think you are!

7. Where you will find yourself.

FIVE OF VESICAS - Endurance

This card indicates that you are undergoing a testing time, while you are occupied with issues that are very important to you. The gift this brings is an awareness of your inner strength and fortitude. At this time, you can do little except wait and make plans.

This is not a time to take action - the solution will present itself to you when you are in a clear frame of mind and have set aside your anxieties. What is needed is for you to tend the flames of your imagination, look to what inspires you, and know that the situation is a temporary one and change is coming. The need for patience may be frustrating, but it will bring its rewards.

8. Your surroundings and - or how others see you.

KNIGHT OF SWORDS

The Knight of Swords indicates that there is a need to cut away the dead wood in your life. A clearing process is taking place, which entails a time of pruning, and of honing issues down into essentials.

This card advises you to look at what is no longer needed in your life. If something no longer serves a useful purpose, it is time to let go. New growth can take place once previous, unhelpful, issues have been dealt with, resolved, and released.

9. Your hopes - or fears

THREE OF CHALICES - Celebration

This card denotes a time of celebration, good news, and an abundance of love within a small group of people. It brings energy to close friendships, to families, and to group endeavours. New opportunities are coming your way that you can rejoice in, and which will enable you to share your good fortune with others.

An abundance of rich life experiences is on its way, and there is a sense of great happiness. Perhaps it is time for you to be more in touch with your inner child - the part of you that needs to laugh, play, have fun, and be sociable. If you have been taking life too seriously, it is time to lighten up and enjoy it!

10. The Outcome.

SEVEN OF CHALICES - Fantasy

This card shows that you now have the ability to tap into your fantasy life, and choose what you wish to focus on and manifest in your everyday life. At this time, you need to look carefully, and discriminate between what is a dream that can be used for inspiration, and what is an illusion which has no possibility of being grounded in reality. Dreams are very necessary to existence. They help to bring the likely into the realms of the possible.

You have the knowledge that a dream can become reality, you understand the gifts of dreaming, and you can now use that ability to enable yourself to realise a vision that inspires you. Think about what energy you wish to draw into your life. Write a wish list - a list of all that you need or desire - and keep it in a safe place. Then 'let go' of your attachment to those wishes, and allow the universe to manifest what you need at the right time.