| Aug. 27th, 2010 @ 08:35 am Another year, another update |
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I know I haven't been on here much in the last while, I don't seem to have a lot to say in more than quick form; ie Twitter or FB. I figured since my birthday was yesterday, I should put in here the Tarot reading I got for it:
Self: Five of Swords
A feeling of imbalance and negativity prevails.
The card in the Self position reveals aspects of how you perceive yourself right now.
With the Five of Swords in this position, you are internally conflicted, in a state of imbalance. You could say one part of you is odd and one part of you is even. An unequal split characterizes any division of the number five.
The result of the imbalance is stress, friction and confusion. Your interior dialogue may be combative, defensive, shaming and blaming. You feel that whatever you do isn't quite good enough. Self-doubt may undermine your confidence. It seems that everything is against you. Negative thinking is an easy tendency at a time like this, as if you have internalized a critical parent who is continually harping at you.
Situation: The Devil
Heighten your awareness of the wrestling match between darkness and light. Focus on the relatedness of things rather than the differences.
The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time.
The Devil card in this position suggests you may be dealing with a feeling of fear or a fearful situation. Don't worry -- instead of crushing you, this particular experience will primarily educate you. If you refrain from judging things in black or white terms, or labelling things as either good or bad, you will appreciate the tremendous amount of life force that is available to you, and rise to the occasion, stronger.
Whatever the particulars of your situation, things could veer from one extreme to another, either manifesting as passionate love or self-centered gratification. Just try to keep your head above water in this powerfully moving situation.
Pay attention to how the life force wants to move through you so that you can follow its flow and keep learning from it. Regardless of how bedeviling they may seem, face your instincts with tenacity and a touch of humor. A deeper spiritual dimension is beckoning you.
Challenges/ Opportunities: Five of Wands
Raise the consciousness of those around you. Cooperation instead of competition will bring you into alignment with the greater good.
The card that lands in the Challenges/Opportunities position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones.
The Five of Wands in this position challenges you to help raise the awareness of those around you, forsaking competition and instead cooperatively questioning the overall system. This card represents the point at which consciousness moves from a self-centered place to the desire to join forces for a greater good.
As collective consciousness rises above bickering and schisms, you can target the real problem. If you take charge, you'll be able to count on the support of others who themselves have not yet defined the common good.
Foundation: Three of Swords
Remember the lessons you learned about how not to act when you feel threatened.
The card in the Foundation position points to influences from your personal history, your roots and background.
The Three of Swords in this position suggests you have experienced negativity, pain and loss resulting from failed relationships. The good news is that these experiences did lead to hard but important lessons about boundaries and trust. There may be some unresolved emotions stirring in the present that are stimulating old wounds.
Try not to project a scenario from your past onto this present experience. Let your memory of the past provide you with enough wisdom to produce a different outcome this time around, one that justifies renewed hope. You are being challenged to look beyond old programming to perceive a world in which people may be able to work things out.
Recent Past: Ace of Cups
Feel free to follow your heart to those healthy, simple and guiltless pleasures that make life sweet.
The card in the Recent Past position refers to events that are just departing, recently influential but now diminishing in power.
The Ace of Cups in this position suggests that some enjoyable and fulfilling contact has put you in touch with a deep personal enthusiasm about your life. The feelings of satisfaction -- of something deeply familiar and emotionally warming -- continue to nourish you long after the actual experience is over.
Pay attention to, and develop a relationship with, this imprint and its effects on you. Don't limit it to a mere one-time event. You are discovering that it's possible to bring more joy into your life. As long as it brings harm to no one, follow those feelings.
Higher Power: Eight of Coins
Your high standards make you an excellent role model.
The card in the Higher Power position reflects the broader perspective and influence of your conscience, Guardian Angel, inner wisdom.
When the Eight of Coins is in this position, stop and admire your achievements. Through persistent effort at maintaining the highest standards of excellence, you have become a role model to others who want to follow in your footsteps. Your personal imprint and style will be recognized and acknowledged.
Your refinements and improvements will be honored and duplicated for years to come. Whether this was intentional or a byproduct of your single mindedness, you have established a hallmark. All you need to do now is keep doing what you do best.
Near Future: The Star
You will soon understand your personality and life patterns in an entirely new way. This will be nurturing, healing and regenerative for all concerned.
The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies.
The Star in this position is focusing on your prime motive, the mission you were born into this world to accomplish this time around. This revelation can settle old, unresolved feelings that have been churning within you. As you understand more fully why you are here, you may finally come to accept a lot of the circumstances you previously viewed as setbacks. You will be able to forgive the world of limitations, and be of service to it.
This coming awakening is the gentle and natural consequence of the work you have done on yourself. Relax and let it happen.
Blocks & Inhibitions: The High Priestess
Let go of spiritual perfectionism.
The card in the Blocks position points to self-undermining tendencies, areas where you could be in denial, where you could get stuck -- unless you examine yourself and make some corrections.
When blocked, the High Priestess may be measuring herself against impossible standards. Remember that practically no one in this world is able to live a wholly pure life.
It is impossible to completely shield yourself from the influences and confusions of modern society, nor is it spiritually desirable. Pride makes us spiritually useless. Stop trying to be too good. Credit yourself with high intentions, but relax your overly egoistic standards.
Allies: Queen of Coins
Look to acquaintances who know how to create success under any circumstances, and make them your role models.
The card in the Allies position points to people who can be supportive or helpful to you at this time.
In this position, the Queen of Coins suggests that you have friends who know how to create successful results in their lives. Such people are secure and comfortable even during times of limited resources. Let them help you.
At the very least, they are important to you as models and inspirations. Let such allies take you under their wing and tutor you in the art of successful living. Let them exemplify how gracious and fulfilling Life can be under almost any circumstances. Whether you are focused on some enterprise or a relationship, learning from them will smooth your way considerably.
Advice: King of Coins
Main (positional) meaning | General | Position
Project all the confidence you can muster, as if you already know your plans are working and your goal is secured.
The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
The King of Coins in this position advises you to behave as if you already were a success. Project confidence that your plans and goals are in the process of unfolding perfectly.
Make your moves with authority and trust in your actions without waiting for acknowledgment or approval. Soon enough you will receive blessing after blessing. If you can learn to feel that kind of confidence in your body and get comfortable with it as your natural state, you will attract the support you desire.
Long-term Potential: Seven of Swords
As you discover the proactive, courageous leader within yourself, you will free up qualities that will improve all areas of your life.
The card in the Long-term Potential position points to unknowns still taking shape. It is the "wild card" yet to be played.
The Seven of Swords in this position suggests that if you leverage your present circumstances in the context of a plan, instead of simply reacting, you will not only overcome current challenges but you will learn a whole new approach to life.
Your current experiences and the problems you are now solving will instruct you for years to come, so don't allow current limitations to block your vision. By seeing problems as opportunities and seizing them, you can affect trend-lines that reach far into the future. Challenge yourself to do the best possible job. Raising your standards and expectations will improve the quality of return you get from these efforts and all that follow. Stretch for excellence! Form the habits that will make it natural for you to deliver your best work. |
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