S.D. 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 __________.” S.D. 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 two sevens and two swords in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on finding answers to resolving conflict. Because there are no members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is S.D.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.
The spotlight has been on the three of cups, a time to celebrate. Look how far you’ve come, S.D.! 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 allowed 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 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.
The spotlight is moving toward the seven of swords, de-escalating the conflict. This is accomplished by “chunking down” the number of points of conflict by deciding what can be removed at once, what can be removed later, and what, even though it is by definition part of the problem, can be temporarily ignored because it cannot hurt you. By reducing the points of contention to two, you have a good chance of avoiding aggressive behavior on anyone’s part, and the odds are increased for reaching a compromise. The situation is no longer overwhelming, nor is a major battle inevitable.
The summary card is the King of Swords, mastery in the area of resolving conflict. This card appears in a reading when you have earned the right to declare what will be done, what is, why, when, where, and how. If someone asks, “How come . . .?” you are entitled to reply, “Because I say so.” You have the authority to override the arguments and differing opinions. Contrast will still appear in your life, but it will be handled with grace and ease and will not slow you down. Good luck, S.D.
Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.
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