Reading of the week

          This week's deck is the Vision Tarot.  The imagery is similar to the Rider Waite deck, but is presented in a more photorealistic manner.  I use this deck as an all purpose, but it is best for general readings or readings concerning business and professional matters.  It doesn't photograph as well on my phone, I must admit...

Today's spread is a general 5 card spread that I read from left to right. 

Card 1, Past: 3 Cups (rev).  This past week you might have been enjoying yourself a bit too much, going out with friends, spending a bit too much money, eating a bit too much chocolate.  It's going to have an impact, but nothing serious.  Overindulging every once in a great while is good for the soul - as long as it doesn't become a habit :-)

Card 2, Present: 10 Coins (rev).  Right now things may be a bit tight financially, or you're thinking about a decision you have to make that will make you tighten your belt.  Consider things carefully - an ill-advised move right now may cause some serious hardship later.  It might be better to keep that money as a cushion and wait on that purchase.

Card 3, Hidden Influences: 8 Swords (rev).  Things in your life may not be going as you planned right now.  Look carefully at your situation - is there anyone who might be making your life more difficult for their own reasons?  If so, just keep your distance from those negative influences.  Confrontation could easily make the problem worse this week.

Card 4, Advice: 10 Staves.  This week might be rough.  You may feel that the weight of the world is on your back.  The thing about this card, though, is that although it signifies a heavy burden, it also holds hope - this isn't a burden you can't carry.  Keep your eye on your goals.  They may seem far away right now, but every step takes you a little closer to them.

Card 5, Outcome: 5 Coins.  This isn't the time to make major financial decisions.  Let them keep for a while.  If you didn't take care of that investment last week, let it ride this week, don't move on it just now.


          This week isn't exactly going to be all sunshine and rainbows, but it's only one week.  These are all pip, or number, cards, meaning this situation is very short term.  Keep this in mind and think about what your plans are for next weekend if things get rough this week.  Also, this isn't the week to try and mend fences with any relatives who are estranged (or who tend to make you miserable).  Wait on that until a bit later.

       Keep your spirits up, things will improve, they always do!