3-Card Reading for A.D.




A.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 __________.” A.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 three knights in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on A.D.’s expressing (knight=12=1+2=3) the full-blown manifestations of the qualities held in three out of the four suits on her/his journey toward mastery. Because there is just one member of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is primarily A,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. There is a rare occurrence, where three out of a possible four knights have shown up. It implies that the missing fourth Knight of Cups is importantly not at issue.
The spotlight has been on the Knight of Swords, who has been told there is a dragon outside the castle. He (meaning you) grabs his sword, throws on his armor, jumps on his horse, and rides off in seventeen different directions at the same time. This scattering of your energies does not serve anyone well. Is there really a dragon? If so, is it your responsibility alone to slay it? Wouldn’t it make sense to plan some strategy before you expend all your energy, leaving yourself exhausted and vulnerable? You need to focus; think and plan before you act.
The spotlight is now on the Knight of Pentacles, sometimes called the Lone Ranger or the Loan Arranger. He rides into a situation, fixes the problem, and rides on, not even waiting for a thank you. He is well on his way to mastery but has paused to wonder if his present situation is “as good as it gets.” The answer is a resounding “NO!” Stop questioning the goods and goodies that are right there with you all the time. Does the statement, “You ain’t seen nothing yet,” sound exciting? There is much more to come.
The spotlight is moving toward the Hermit, the archetype of wisdom and higher understanding. Your focus has been on carrying the light to the top of the mountain, illuminating a path so that others can follow if that is their choice. You have shown them the way. The only drawback to this position is that it can be very lonely at the top, You march to a different drummer and have spent large amounts of time by yourself. You have a high degree of integrity, which is sometimes beyond what everyone else can understand.
The summary card is the Knight of Wands, who wonders if he has enough strength, stamina, talent, and time to make it to the goal he has set for himself. He worries about being able to finish the job. This card shows up to tell you that you have more than enough strength, stamina. talent, and time to make it to mastery. Please put aside the worry and concern. You have enough; you are enough; you are loved and supported. Good luck, A.D.
Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.
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