I used this deck last week, but only posted to the blog one day. So I'm going to continue with the deck this week so I can share more of it with you.
Yesterday I faced a fear that I first posted about with this reading, exactly one month prior, to the day.
Today as I was shuffling the deck, a clump of cards flipped over. I looked only at the one facing up, which was the Hierophant, then turned the group over and continued shuffling. I didn't make the Hierophant connection until I searched my previous reading on the subject, where the Hierophant was the key to unlocking my courage.
Today's cards represent what happened yesterday, and the result. I drew the Ace of Swords, The Tower and Temperance.
The thing I did yesterday was something "official" that I have been fearfully avoiding for years. It had the potential to go horribly wrong. This past month leading up to it, I pushed the thoughts to the back of my head. I didn't allow myself to even think about it until the night before, as I lay in bed. I flipped a switch in my head, finally allowing whatever emotions to come forth about what might happen the next day. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety. I was very calm about it. My intuition was telling me, by the way I was feeling, that there was nothing to fear. Nevertheless, I felt compelled to request help.
I mentally called out to a spirit friend. (My good friend since teenagehood who died unexpectedly in his early 30's a few years ago.) I asked him to look out for me the following day. To make sure that all went smoothly and that I was protected. He told me he'd take care of it. No problem. His reply was quite confident and non-chalant, which echoed the calmness I already felt. I chatted it up awhile with him, asking him to give me a clear sign that he was with me the next day. He said I would know. (I wondered if someone there would share his name. That'd be a nice clear sign.)
So when I got to the office in question, I walked in and where there would typically be silence or musak at best, I was greeted by country music, which I instantly deemed out of the normal for a government-type office. I love country music, and my friend used to make fun of me for liking country. Right away, I smiled at his divine joke.
When I met with the first person I needed to talk with, I was shocked to find that the hoops I expected to jump through were unnecessary. I had done my homework, I had researched the necessary steps. I knew the law. But by some miracle, and it can only be described as such, the guy said none of that was necessary. I even debated with him, asking him several times, if he was sure. I just couldn't believe it. It didn't make sense. At all. I knew my spirit friend had made this miracle happen for me. As I was talking to this guy, I saw, in the far corner of the room, a poster with a gravestone. This seemed highly odd in the office I was in, and I wasn't close enough to read the words on the poster, to see what relevance it could possibly have in this place... but it was all I needed to be reassured that my friend was with me. I smiled again, at this obvious sign.
I had to wait a few hours, bored out of my mind, but grateful that the way had been so smoothly paved for me. When I was called up again, it only took a few minutes to process the information. At the precise moment that I was called up to finish the process, the sunny sky suddenly started to downpour! My heavenly friend was being quite dramatic with his well timed signs! I love the rain, so it was absolutely the perfect climax to the end of the event.
On the way home, I looked up into the sunny skies and thanked my friend dearly for his help. (It only rained for a few minutes, and then cleared right up again, just as we got in the car to leave.)
Now, for the cards...
The Ace of Swords is a card I often see as "the moment of truth", which is what this leap of faith led me to yesterday. After years of waiting in fear, I finally decided to face the music, and let the cards fall where they may. Thankfully, it turned out in my favor. I also see the help of the sword being offered by a heavenly, disembodied hand, which reminded me of my celestial friend.
The Tower is so appropropriate here, as the walls I have been hiding behind for so long have come crumbling down in one miraculous morning. I am now liberated from the prison tower I have sheltered myself in.
The angel of Temperance of course made me think of my friend... my heavenly angel who helped me yesterday. And also, it shows me that without that Tower to hide behind, my life can be more open and free and peaceful from now on.
I also used a couple other methods of enlisting help... I called on the four elements in the morning. I affirmed a good outcome while showering (water). I lit a candle and made a wish for all to go well (fire) and watched my wish blow away in the smoke lingering after blowing the candle out (air). Then I stuck a lucky tourmalated quartz in my pocket to take with me (earth). I also wore totems from those most dear to me, the ones I know wish always for my happiness and well-being. A necklace from my dearest aunt, a ring from my mother, and three silly bands (bracelets), each given to me previously by each of my kids.
Really, with all that divine, elemental and familial help, how could it have possibly gone wrong?
Yesterday I faced a fear that I first posted about with this reading, exactly one month prior, to the day.
Today as I was shuffling the deck, a clump of cards flipped over. I looked only at the one facing up, which was the Hierophant, then turned the group over and continued shuffling. I didn't make the Hierophant connection until I searched my previous reading on the subject, where the Hierophant was the key to unlocking my courage.
Today's cards represent what happened yesterday, and the result. I drew the Ace of Swords, The Tower and Temperance.
The thing I did yesterday was something "official" that I have been fearfully avoiding for years. It had the potential to go horribly wrong. This past month leading up to it, I pushed the thoughts to the back of my head. I didn't allow myself to even think about it until the night before, as I lay in bed. I flipped a switch in my head, finally allowing whatever emotions to come forth about what might happen the next day. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety. I was very calm about it. My intuition was telling me, by the way I was feeling, that there was nothing to fear. Nevertheless, I felt compelled to request help.
I mentally called out to a spirit friend. (My good friend since teenagehood who died unexpectedly in his early 30's a few years ago.) I asked him to look out for me the following day. To make sure that all went smoothly and that I was protected. He told me he'd take care of it. No problem. His reply was quite confident and non-chalant, which echoed the calmness I already felt. I chatted it up awhile with him, asking him to give me a clear sign that he was with me the next day. He said I would know. (I wondered if someone there would share his name. That'd be a nice clear sign.)
So when I got to the office in question, I walked in and where there would typically be silence or musak at best, I was greeted by country music, which I instantly deemed out of the normal for a government-type office. I love country music, and my friend used to make fun of me for liking country. Right away, I smiled at his divine joke.
When I met with the first person I needed to talk with, I was shocked to find that the hoops I expected to jump through were unnecessary. I had done my homework, I had researched the necessary steps. I knew the law. But by some miracle, and it can only be described as such, the guy said none of that was necessary. I even debated with him, asking him several times, if he was sure. I just couldn't believe it. It didn't make sense. At all. I knew my spirit friend had made this miracle happen for me. As I was talking to this guy, I saw, in the far corner of the room, a poster with a gravestone. This seemed highly odd in the office I was in, and I wasn't close enough to read the words on the poster, to see what relevance it could possibly have in this place... but it was all I needed to be reassured that my friend was with me. I smiled again, at this obvious sign.
I had to wait a few hours, bored out of my mind, but grateful that the way had been so smoothly paved for me. When I was called up again, it only took a few minutes to process the information. At the precise moment that I was called up to finish the process, the sunny sky suddenly started to downpour! My heavenly friend was being quite dramatic with his well timed signs! I love the rain, so it was absolutely the perfect climax to the end of the event.
On the way home, I looked up into the sunny skies and thanked my friend dearly for his help. (It only rained for a few minutes, and then cleared right up again, just as we got in the car to leave.)
Now, for the cards...
The Ace of Swords is a card I often see as "the moment of truth", which is what this leap of faith led me to yesterday. After years of waiting in fear, I finally decided to face the music, and let the cards fall where they may. Thankfully, it turned out in my favor. I also see the help of the sword being offered by a heavenly, disembodied hand, which reminded me of my celestial friend.
The Tower is so appropropriate here, as the walls I have been hiding behind for so long have come crumbling down in one miraculous morning. I am now liberated from the prison tower I have sheltered myself in.
The angel of Temperance of course made me think of my friend... my heavenly angel who helped me yesterday. And also, it shows me that without that Tower to hide behind, my life can be more open and free and peaceful from now on.
I also used a couple other methods of enlisting help... I called on the four elements in the morning. I affirmed a good outcome while showering (water). I lit a candle and made a wish for all to go well (fire) and watched my wish blow away in the smoke lingering after blowing the candle out (air). Then I stuck a lucky tourmalated quartz in my pocket to take with me (earth). I also wore totems from those most dear to me, the ones I know wish always for my happiness and well-being. A necklace from my dearest aunt, a ring from my mother, and three silly bands (bracelets), each given to me previously by each of my kids.
Really, with all that divine, elemental and familial help, how could it have possibly gone wrong?
Deck: Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot (by Pamela Colman-Smith, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.)
~ Kiki
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The Circle: A Guide for the Inner Explorer is a self-exploration set created by D.R. Taylor. The set includes 54 wedge shaped cards, a book, journal, velvet satchel and a thick, laminated spreadsheet. The premise of the system is to cast eight cards which, when arranged in a layout, fit together to create a circular mandala spread. Each position in the spread has a specific meaning, and also ties together with the position opposite it in the circle, which really adds an interesting layer of depth to the reading.
The positions around the mandala are as follows (starting at the 12:00 position, going clock-wise):
The other day I was beyond thrilled to receive 
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