Sunday, March 6, 2011

Reading of the Week


This week's reading uses the Tarot of the Celtic Fairies, which was just given to me by a good friend.  Buying Tarot decks can be very difficult because you can't look at the cards easily, so I've noticed that decks tend to get swapped frequently within the community.  If you are looking to buy a deck, try looking online to see the cards in the deck you like before you buy.  Since this one is new, this is a trial run for it. 

I'm using another Aeclectic Tarot spread this week, focusing more on inner issues.  The last couple of weeks have been more about finances, I'm looking to change things up a bit.  This is a nine card spread focusing on what is going on in Mind (top), Health (middle) and Spirit (bottom), starting in the Past (left column), then Present (middle column), and moving into the Future (right column).


Card 1, Mind Past (top left): Judgment (rev). Recently your state of mind has been somewhat negative.  You may feel like everyone has had their own agenda and that your goals aren't on it.  At work you may feel as if you've been passed over, like you have no input.  It's probably not as harsh as you think, but that's how you may have been feeling.  Part of this feeling may be arising from your own decisions.  Are you sabotaging your own goals by acting too hastily?  Consider your actions carefully.

Card 2, Mind Present (top center): Page Swords (rev).  You've been readying yourself to fight some battles.  Think carefully about what you're getting yourself into - can you handle the challenges?  If this is a fight worth fighting, then it may be worth a few bruises to win through...but whatever you're facing, it's serious.  It could be overwhelming.  Are you going to the mat for a raise at work, or a promotion?  It may be better to wait it out right now, it may backfire on you.

Card 3, Mind Future (top right):  4 Stones (rev).  As things lie right now, you are determined to fight for what you think you need.  That persistence is to be admired, however, just be sure that you are really fighting for what's important instead of what you think you need.  Sure, if you fight for it you may get that raise...but the time and effort spent on that battle may have been better spent doing an amazing job on that project you are dealing with.  In the long run, finishing the project well may gain you more respect and opportunity than that raise will get you now.

Card 4, Health Past (middle left): 9 Swords (rev).  You may have been dealing with some unexpected health problems recently.  These problems may be serious enough to be affecting your daily life - have you had to take some time off from work?  Has your family been needing to help you out because you've been under the weather? 

Card 5, Health Present (center): Lovers.  The issues with your health that you've been facing are definitely improving right now.  Family will be critical in helping you continue to get better.  Those who love you are willing to go to great lengths to help you, but it's your choice whether you accept their help.  It will be a long, slow journey back to health if you don't.

Card 6, Health Future (middle right): 7 Cauldrons. You've just started your journey to health.  Keep your goals realistic.  You may think this is a great time to start training for a 5k race or learning how to do a full headstand in your yoga class, but you really need to work on getting yourself fit before you will be able to accomplish those goals.  Take it slow, be realistic.  If you move too quickly you'll make yourself ill again.

Card 7, Spirit Past (bottom left): 6 Stones.  In spiritual matters you may have been struggling with some difficult questions recently.  Have you been offered help by those around you?  Are you willing to accept that help?  If you have been challenged by a difficult issue, outside advice may be what you need to start moving forward.  Don't be quick to reject assistance when offered.

Card 8, Spirit Present (bottom center): King Swords (rev).  If you've been struggling with spiritual challenges recently, it may be time to reevaluate your own approach to the matter.  You are in charge of your own spirituality.  Do you need a fresh look at your situation?  It may be time to accept the help you were offered, or even seek out spiritual support.

Card 9, Spirit Future (bottom right): Priestess (rev).  There is going to be a chance for you to step back and reevaluate your spiritual goals and challenges.  It won't be simple, but try to take this opportunity for reflection.  This will be an excellent chance to look inward and possibly resolve some issues you have been dealing with.

This is a complex reading.  It may only resonate with you on some levels.  Take what it offers and go with it - you shouldn't feel compelled to follow every single aspect of it slavishly.  I think the greater lesson of this reading is that this is a week to slow down and take stock of your life.  There will be opportunities for this.  Take a walk, go sit by yourself in a coffee shop with your favorite beverage, go to the gym and give yourself a good workout...whatever lets you shut off the outside world and deal with your own issues.

Be good to yourself this week.

Blessings,

Victoria

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