I just found this in my email, from one year ago. A sweet, self-described clairvoyant stranger, who wished to help. I chose ten cards, at her request. Thought some of you (particularly those of you who love the ghost stories from the house) would also like to take a peek. I like the part about not being a “sanitised” mom. That, I’ve got down.
Have any of you trusted a tarot card reading at a low point in your life? Did what you hear make sense…or do you think it did only because you wanted it to?
January 6, 2009
Hello, Jenn,
Thank you for sending me your chosen numbers…I use the Greek Mythic deck and the spread I find best for internet readings is the Celtic Cross. Please remember the ten cards used are your choice. I shuffle the deck while I think about your questions, then lay your cards using the numbers you have chosen.
Your first card is the Significator position at the centre of the Celtic Cross and it is the Wheel of Fortune. The Fate card, I always think of it as the destiny versus free will card. I am often asked how I can believe in both Fate and free will. The simplest way I can put it is, Fate is the hand of cards we are dealt in life and free will is how we choose to play those cards. We are all guilty at times of blaming outside influences if life is not treating us quite how we would like it to. This card is here to tell you that fate does not come to meet you, rather you turn to meet your own fate. Every second of your life so far has brought you to this precise moment in time at which you now stand. So it follows that you alone are in charge of your own destiny. The other cards in this Celtic Cross can prompt and attempt to nudge you in the right direction but ultimately you will choose. There is even a train of thought that goes, fortune and misfortune do not befall you, you do in fact invite them in. Your future is not etched in stone. But when the Wheel appears in your spread it is a good indication that it is about to make a fresh turn, new paths and doorways are about to open, so you will need to use your intuition. Although nothing in life can be taken for granted, you should be optimistic that fate will not deal you a cruel hand, nor will your inner-self, if listened to, lead you astray.
But it is crossed in the centre by the Crossing Card which almost always has a direct effect upon the first and you have the Queen of Wands. I believe this is how the world in general perceives you Jenn. This Queen is the ancient image of today’s “superwoman”, industrious, creative, versatile, strong-willed and talented figure towards which so many modern women aspire, a woman who is capable of loyalty and love in a relationship, yet who also has the strength, ingenuity, creative and tireless energy to rule her own world in her own right. I feel that you are an independent, charismatic woman, always full of bright ideas and helpful to those you love. This card has adapted itself extremely well to modern times, it represents the woman of today, capable of great loyalty yet fiercely independent. You are a lady who is reliable in matters of love, you bring a sense of humour to your relationships, like to have fun and enjoy company. You also make a great friend and a loyal lover. This may be how the world sees you, but you have your frailties and insecurities, as do we all, only you prefer to keep yours under wraps. Perhaps it is time to allow those around you a glimpse of your inner self, they will then come to realise that you too can be vulnerable just like the rest of us.
The third card in the reading is the Crowning Card and describes the atmosphere that is hanging over you and you have drawn the Eight of Cups. I think you have to come to terms with the fact that your marriage is over. The movement implied by this card is primarily emotional. It speaks of a relationship which has been significant. Energy and emotion have been invested during the past, and now you are moving away and abandoning what has been achieved. As each day passes you realise more and more things are not what you thought they were, they lack substance and have not brought you the happiness you thought they would. This card reflects a situation when the only solution is to let go. No matter how much energy or effort has been put in, it is still not working, and the only option left is to abandon it. This stage of a relationship is one of the most painful, it means there is nothing further that can be done. Increased efforts would avail nothing, you must give up and start again. Many people, when confronted with this dilemma, refuse to acknowledge it, they continue in the hope of a response which is no longer possible in the present circumstances. The sad fact is Jenn that when you have been hurt you must put this behind you, write it off to experience, and move on. I know this must sound blunt and unfeeling but your misery will end and you will find happiness again.
The fourth card is the Base of the Matter and you have the Empress. This card is represented in my Greek Myth deck by the Goddess Demeter, the ancient Greek Goddess of the grain and nature. First and foremost you are a true earth mother not the sanitised version we sometimes see in TV commercials, a true nurturer and fierce protector of the young and vulnerable. You won’t cling and you won’t lay guilt trips on your girls. Mother energy flows through you and you are a magnet for stray humans and animals. Your door is always open, and there is always a spare place at your table and in your heart. Your determination is legendary, you have the power of the mother bear protecting her young. It is to you that people will turn at their most unbearable times. It is not necessarily your wise words but something in your calm accepting presence and willingness to help, that can soothe the most troubled spirit. Remember that your “young” are not necessarily children but can be needy adults or creative projects. Because you are so ready to nurture and the world is such a hungry place, Demeter will help you avoid “burnout” brought on by physical or emotional exhaustion.
Now the fifth card is all to do with Past Influences and in your spread it is the Lovers. I know you must feel that you have sold out romantically in the past, and this card offers you the chance to get back on the right path again. Whatever paths life might require you to walk I feel that you and your partner will always walk those paths together. When you first fall in love you are driven mostly by desire, it is only later that you realise there are so many other attributes required in a relationship that will stand the test of time. There is understanding, friendship, compatibility to name but a few. You should consider how do you pick your partners, on what do you base your choices. Is it physical appearance, wealth and status, quality of character, friendship or passion? A true love choice believe it or not, is the reflection of your own values, a mirror image of the person you would most like to be. This is sometimes viewed as the second time around card, but you are now armed with hindsight and unlikely to repeat mistakes made in the past. Not surprisingly the Lovers suggest love, romance and an emotional, spiritual and physical union. Any relationship connected to this card will always be a powerful and meaningful one. The old idea of the soul mate is even suggested here, Jenn, and as the King of Cups has revealed himself later in your spread, it suggests to me that yours is already very close to you. With your soulmate you will both feel as if you have known each other always, even be able to read each other’s minds on occasion, and feel completely in tune on every level. Many occultists would say that you have been together before, loving through many different lifetimes in many different cultures. You are quite simply meant for each other.
And so on to Present Influences, the sixth card and yours is the High Priestess. This is an extremely subtle card, it concerns the dream world and your subconscious. The Priestess is begging you to look within, pay attention to your dreams, and listen to the inner voice we all possess but seldom use. She invariably counsels you to be patient, wait for the right time and rely on gut feelings rather than logical answers. You may begin to experience very vivid dreams. You may even begin to suspect that someone who has already passed over to the other side is trying to make contact with you. If this should happen do not dismiss your feelings as merely fanciful, sit down quietly somewhere and concentrate. The Priestess could very easily be your guide to the spirit world trying to make contact with you, and could very well be you sense the presence of a friendly ghost in your house.
I should explain to you here that the Priestess is merely symbolic, she can take any form, man, woman or child, she represents your own guide to the spirit world. Do not be apprehensive, it is the living we should sometimes be afraid of, never the spirits. Your own emotions come to the fore at every opportunity Jenn, whether it is love, fear, grief or joy, nothing is half hearted for you. It is people like yourself that the spirits do find so easy to communicate with. But do be aware a psychic sensitivity can be both a blessing and a curse, as when you pick up on the emotions and problems of others easily you can then take on their feelings. I feel there are already times when too many emotions and problems are heaped on your shoulders causing you to feel overwhelmed. It is my firm belief that each and every one of us possesses a certain amount of psychic ability, just some like yourself possess more than others, this card suggests that you have a leaning towards spirituality that is very worthy of development.
The seventh card in the reading is Where One Finds Oneself and you have drawn the Two of Wands. This card is an excellent omen given your desire to go to Iceland. There is a restlessness around this card, as you become aware of new horizons, a growing awareness that there is more to the world than your own backyard. There is a big world out there and there are decisions to be made about what to do, where to go, and how to get there. There is also an element of thought and deliberation as this card signals the planning stage of an idea or venture. Moving overseas could even be a serious consideration and because the world is your oyster this can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, courage and initiative will be available to overcome any obstacles. There is energy and strength to go ahead and attain your goal. This first idea may not be the final shape of the future, but it is full of potential, and sufficient to lure you out of your present confines into a new venture. You cannot at the moment predict the outcome, but if you do not believe in your vision enough to try, you will always be left to wonder what might have been. Financial improvements are also indicated here but you must have the courage to follow your intuition and take up any opportunities offered. This will not be a time to stand still, follow your gut feelings and move ahead bravely.
The eighth card is People Around Us and you have the King of Cups around it seems! There certainly sounds like a King of Cups type, and I also feel he will be your life partner and soulmate. With this man both the positive and negative aspects of his nature must be considered. He is a kind hearted man, fair, responsible and wise, as generous with his time as he is with his emotions, good with people of all ages.
Those around him will always listen to his advice because they are aware it comes from the heart as well as from the head. However, here we also have the image of the wounded healer, the figure who through compassion and empathy can heal others yet he is struggling to heal his own hurt. He places human love and feelings above everything, and will go to any lengths to preserve this emotional contact. Yet he remains curiously uncomfortable, unsure of what he has is still intact. This insecurity can often be the cause of losing what he most desires. While he lacks trust in his personal life he will never ultimately achieve the fulfilling relationship that he so desires. The King of Cups can be something of an emotional puzzle, so you have to ask yourself a question here Jenn, “Are you prepared to be the emotional anchor this man so often requires”? Personally I think yes, and you will be pleased you have taken the time to nurture this relationship in the end.
Now the ninth card is your Inner Hopes and Fears and in your case it is the Sun. This is a welcome card in any reading. At a physical level it speaks of glowing good health for yourself and your family, and a sense of general well-being. This card speaks of good mental health too, it is about feeling whole, positive and centred. So the Sun will shine on you, you will be in the spot-light and I feel sure your moment of glory is close at hand. Well deserved praise, recognition, a sense of belonging and being in the right place at the right time. This card can manifest itself by finding your niche or vocation in this world and realising that all too elusive prize of human happiness, hopefully that will embrace the book deal you mentioned hoping for. Emotionally it tells you that you are in a space of light and love, so keep your loved ones close. You are wanted, prized and valued and you sit in the centre of your family’s universe as does the Sun. You have so much to contribute to this world Jenn. You are affectionate with a kindly good humour, devoted to home and family and ever loyal to your friends. You are at your best in an environment where your protective and nurturing instincts are allowed free expression. You have a quiet determination and tenacity when pursuing your goals.
Sometimes when I am reading for someone certain place names will come into my head and refuse to budge, in your case:
It has not been Iceland but Naples. I feel this city has its part to play in your life.
And so to the last card in the reading, the Outcome and yours is Death. So here you have it Jenn, the card that everyone dreads, but don’t panic. This card does not foretell physical death as some films that go for the shock factor would have you believe. But it does foretell an ending of some sort. Life is a series of endings, we end our childhood once we reach puberty, we end our single life once we marry etc. etc. It depends a great deal here on how you are able to accept endings, sometimes it can be painful if you cannot recognise the necessity for change. Although this card can never be taken lightly, think of it in terms of life itself, each phase serves its purpose and we move on to the next. I think you have to accept that your marriage has fulfilled its allotted span in your life, and you must look forward to fresh horizons with hope and faith in the future. I feel you are lacking in energy at present, as if carrying some great weight, or wading through treacle. Death tells me a metamorphosis is about to occur, and the old you will have to die in order that a new and brighter you can emerge. Never resist change, this refusal to adapt will only create a stagnant atmosphere around you. Every relationship, even the best, has its cycles of beginnings and endings, for our feelings change as time passes.
I believe in the power of nature and symbolism, I know that there are certain things which can attract good luck your way. With this in mind let me suggest that you buy yourself a honey bee brooch, it doesn’t have to be expensive, and it will help you to realise your dreams and at the same time bring good fortune your way. The honey bee represents sweet new beginnings and a sweet new year. I wish you well.
[***I did buy a honey bee brooch last year. I admit it. And I'm still wearing it. But NAPLES???]
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