On Monday I decided to do a Tarot reading on myself, about my Weight Loss Journey (WLJ, haha). I allowed my mind to wander while I was shuffling (seven times, my lucky number), thinking about my goals, inspiration, commitment, doubts in regard to my WLJ. I then cut the deck, in three piles from left to right, gathered them back together in 2-3-1 formation (second pile, third, first); then I laid the cards out in the Star spread. A few cards were upside-down, or Reversed, but for this reading I chose to ignore that. There are 7 cards in the Star spread and they represent: The Present, Feelings, Thoughts, Significator, Subconscious, Known Desires, and Outcome.
It always amazes me, every time, when I do a reading because I find that everything is dead on. I get goosebumps. So I thought I'd share my reading with y'all and you can see what I mean.
Card 1) The Present: 10 of Cups
Cups is the suit of love, family, emotions, feelings; 10 is highest number, which means the outcome of a situation will either be a complete failure or success. The 10 of Cups represents ultimate satisfaction and contentment. I interpret this to mean that presently I am experiencing the ultimate in emotion and feeling, and that the end result of my WLJ (failure or success) will be influenced by that.
Card 2) Feelings: The Fool
The Fool card represents new opportunities; new beginnings requiring wisdom and courage; a quest for self-knowledge; a fresh start; freedom from past restrictions and constraints; a new phase of the soul's journey. There is exciting energy and endless optimism, but you must temper this idealism with practicality -- be aware of the hard work required. Now is the time to take a risk or seek adventure.
Card 3) Thoughts: Knight of Swords
Knight cards represent action, quest and movement; Swords represent strength, courage and hope. This card is all about ideas, action and conflict; can symbolize being goal-oriented. There is a great surge of energy and events in life speed up; drama unfolds.
Card 4) Significator (the heart of the matter): 9 of Swords
This card is not one you want to see in a spread, especially as a Significator! The 9 of Swords represents self-inflicted cruelty and ultimate conflict. The mind races with negative thoughts that come to no conclusion but to jab at the soul. It shows a situation that is either comfortable or uncomfortable. Its not all bad news though, because there is always an outcome and a way to move forward; be patient and bolster your confidence. This card is so incredibly dead on. Of course the heart of the matter would be about self-inflicted cruelty -- aren't all overweight people incredibly cruel to themselves? This card says to me that now is the time to overcome that, to stay positive and patient and look for ways to feel good about myself and boost my confidence.
Card 5) Subconscious (what is hidden and what will surface): Ace of Wands
Ace cards represent new beginnings; Wands are all about action, will and drive. This card reveals the start of something new, a personal decision, a quest of action. There is a rebirth, a time to emerge and do something new and exciting; its the beginning of a whole new phase of life. Yay!
Card 6) Known Desires: King of Cups
Kings represent mastery, power and strength; Cups are about emotions, family, love, feelings. This card reveals kindness, charity and artistic potential; mastery of emotions, emotional maturity, and the ability to nurture and assist others. This card can signify the head ruling the heart; its better to use both. Act as the King would -- respond calmly in a crisis, use diplomacy not force, reach out to help, accept others views.
Card 7) Outcome: 8 of Wands
Wands are action, drive and will; eight represents stability. I interpret this to mean long-term, stable strength of will and purpose. Which is excellent news for my WLJ! The 8 of Wands represents swiftness, stability and infinity; an adjustment to a faster pace of life but a time to reap reward. There is freedom and restriction, decisions that need action. This card signifies change, life-changing decisions, an entry into a new phase of life which stands a good chance of success. There is a need for assessment and judgement based on self-acceptance. Rise to the challenge and believe you can have it all; this is a time for you to shine.
So what do you think? Pretty accurate, eh? Makes a person shiver.
Let me know when you want me to do a reading for YOU.
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2 comments:
I'm a totally firm believer in the tarot .. it has such a history and against all odds, it's survived. BeauSaxon, I never knew why I collected tarot odds and ends (remember the story of the hippy chick that singled me out and insisted I had to buy these original, antique cards that had been passed down through her family) but when you expressed an interest in researching tarot, everything clicked; hence, the entire collection went to you. Your last reading for me still gives me goosebumps and certain portions still make me sob. My lost soulmate. I've already requested another reading as close after January 31 as possible. Five years later. Because of your intense research which lead to your mastery of the symbols and double meanings plus your impartial relay of the reading, I'm a true believer in your ability as a tarot reader. You should go to Havana, stick a cigar in your mouth and sell your services LOL
This reading only confirms what I already know and of course, will inspire you to bring out the BeauSaxon you've tucked away while having babies. Your strength is your real hidden talent.
LUFTM
Mom
Thank you Mom, yes! You coined it exactly, "bring out the BeauSaxon tucked away while having babies". I truly do feel like, since being "fixed" and knowing that that stage of my life is over, I can now start focusing on myself. Finding myself, to use a cliche. I already have a firm grasp on the person I already am inside, this WLJ is just going to bring out certain facets I let fade out when I began having babies. I'm really excited! Thanks for the support Mummy (and the Tarot cards of course!).
Can't wait to do your reading!
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