M.G. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” M.G. has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are no two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers. nor any members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is M.G.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime.
The spotlight has been on the three of cups, a time to celebrate. Look how far you’ve come, M.G.! You have been working very hard to identify and let go of that which no longer serves you. Now it is time to celebrate what you have chosen to be part of who you are. It is important to include others in your celebration so that you can show them the value of focusing on the good things, no matter how small, you/they have done, and being grateful for them. Remember, “thank you” means “keep it coming.”
The spotlight is now on the nine of swords, the nightmare card, one of the timing cards in the deck. This is like the experience of waking up at 2 A.M. and remembering that the car needs an oil change. You feel so much anxiety, like it’s all up to you, and you need to get it done NOW. Nobody’s open at this hour. It will all go much more easily and smoothly if you wait until the sun comes up and the timing is better. You will be better served by getting a good night’s rest at this time.
The spotlight is moving toward the five of wands, the freedom to make choices as far as your skills and talents are concerned. It looks like everyone else is wearing play clothes, but you have on a hat. You are keenly aware that you are different from the rest of the group, and right about now, you are feeling somewhat picked on. You wonder if this was such a good decision to play with this group of ruffians, and you doubt that you are making a positive difference in the energies at play. This card shows up to affirm that you are making a huge difference. Some members of the group are so inspired that they may choose to wear a hat the next time this group gets together. Moreover, you are proving that you can take it as well as dish it out. Just hang in there a bit longer and all will be well.
The summary card is the seven of pentacles, the nostalgic gardener. This card appears when you get excessively sentimental about “the good old days,” when things were easier, simpler, or when you were younger and/or carefree. Please know that whatever you did in the past to make that plant you are gazing at grow up to be so strong and healthy, you are more than capable of achieving with the new growth at your feet. You are being encouraged to “Be here now” and invest all your energy in the present moment instead of spending time focusing on the past. There is also an element here of fear of the future/unknown. It just seems easier/safer to keep operating with what you’re used to instead of tackling something new. Take some time to meet with your future self so you can have the peace of knowing it will all work out.
Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.
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