Rider-Waite tarot cards (three cards, top row), in the following placements we have:
Past influence (left) - The Star XVII (major arcarna)
Current energy (centre) - Death XIII (major arcarna)
Looking forward (right) - The Tower XVI (major arcana)
Due to the fact that the first 3 cards drawn are major arcana, I drew another 2 insight cards to better understand the link between the past and present = 8 of Wands.
And to link the current with the future energies, I pulled 10 of Cups.
Then to link the two cards above, a final card, to complete the pyramid, was drawn, The Devil XV (major arcana).
Please note that we have 4/6 cards being major arcana - we can expect a big week of upheavals, sudden changes etc. and major life events.
Destiny cards (2 cards, far left & far right), as insight cards to the situation & energies, we have:
2 the Work suit - Team Work
10 the Spirit suit - Freedom
NBstarlightguide comments are bracketed - this is the intuitively guided parts
Important points are bolded.
Past influence (left) - The Star XVII (major arcana)
You have shown yourself to be a star or 'the star of the show'. What's interesting about this card appearing here and now, as the card of Aquarius, is that we are entering the Lion's Gate portal on 08/08/2020. And also on 3rd August 2020 we experience a full moon in Aquarius (that hosts both Uranus & Saturn) as we hit Leo season. And as we know, a Leo is always the star of the show and center of attention, just like their planet, the Sun.
XV11 = 17 and numerology we would add the numbers to form a single digit = 8
We have seen this number show itself many times over the past week.
It has been explained, but essentially it is about infinity, and our divine connection to all that is as it's reflection, expression and manifestation. It is abut how we view the world (our spectacles and lenses), it is about 'as within, so without; as without, so within' and 'as above, so below; as below, so above'. It is about duality in a balanced, cohesive form - cooperation (this ties in well with the Teamwork Destiny card).
Current energy (center) - Death XIII (major arcana)
This card shows us how we are letting old things die. We are allowing those things that no longer serve us to fall away. The old structures have, or are, falling out of play so that we can embrace the new dawn, that is imminently upon us. We have a new future to look forward to, one without the hassles, constraint and limitations from our past. Including those self imposed limitations. We allow the mind to die so that we can feel, in our heart space, those dreams/wishes/desires/passions to emerge as we progress along the path of self knowledge. One way to become aware of the things that are of value is adopting an attitude of gratitude and the Fulgurite card reminds us to be thankful for these blessings.
Perhaps you feel like you are rebirthing into something new or will transport to a new place. However, know that you have the keys (tools/resources) to triumph.
XIII = 13 and this gives us a single digit of 4. Again, this is a number that is coming up a lot as it refers to security, stability, foundations, family, home, safe places/spaces. This is our focus in order to proceed successfully.
This could be likened to the death of the ego, leading to a dark night of the soul, caused by the next card.
Looking forward (right) - The Tower XVI (major arcana)
This card speaks of unexpected change or conflict or major challenges. These are often events or experiences we have in order to forcibly shift us (as per the Crystal ally card of Fulgurite as the element of storm, see below) in our true direction or correct path, in life or calling/mission/purpose/soul contract.
XVI is 16 which gives us 7 which is about choices or things being removed/eliminated.
Linking the past & current energies we have,
8 of Wands
This card is about swift action. Wands speak of our desire to manifest and we see how we want to communicate our desires for a happy ending (as the next card indicates). We have fertile grounds as The Star to start anew, afresh and leave the past behind.
And here we have another 8, of course. Because in order to move from emotional or mental ways of approaching life and how we live it, we are learning how to 'feel' our way forward, with the objective of manifesting our dreams/wishes and those castles to be kings/queens of.
Linking the current & future energies we have,
10 of Cups
Cups are our emotions, feelings, love, affection etc. We are looking for a happy ever after. It is our hearts desire, to find ourselves with a home, loving family & friends, safe and well, with a rich life that fulfills our entire being. This synchronises well with Freedom.
10 is about new cycles and leveled up states of being & living. It is also full marks for success and achievement in your journey as a fool and learner of life.
Linking the 2 cards above, is the warning of
The Devil XV
This card asks us to carefully consider what we wish to manifest (our intent) and break those chains of things that perhaps are keeping us bound to the past, those energies that we need to release, in order for the new to come in. Perhaps they are toxic addictions, unfulfilling work or relationships with family, friends, lovers that we need to terminate.
We are reminded to find balance between our duality and polarity of yin/yang, masculine/feminine, push/pull, light/dark etc. We need to find the harmony of balance between these energies and use them in a constructive manner.
We need to understand our personal power is within our control, and must free ourselves from self oppression & limitation. We must harness the dragon and learn to ride it, to use our dark self or our flawsome to our best advantage, in the same way we temper our awesome for best benefit. And finally, it tells us to focus on the important things in life (our relationship with ourselves and others) and not the material trappings that are wont to distract us.
This card is related to Capricorn & Saturn, the father of time and structures/hierarchies. Currently, Mercury is in opposition to Saturn, meaning our thought patterns have a tendency to take on a negative view, as we think in pessimistic terms and we communicate sparingly or reluctantly. It’s difficult to trust our instincts, and we second-guess things automatically under this influence. We may need to deal with red tape, re-doing tasks we thought we had finished, problems getting from point A to point B, delays in communication, negative thinking, hyper-sensitivity, and criticism (source)
For insight we have Destiny Cards:
2 the Work suit - Team Work
The work suit represents expression of oneself through action and realizing dreams. It's about expressing yourself through your 'job' by working on yourself, home, family, artist, leader etc.
2 is about balance, or bringing together. The falling into place of a wish, or desire, where action (as per 8 of Wands) brings about the fulfillment of wishes (10 of Cups).
10 the Spirit suit - Freedom
The spirit suit represents your essential self, inner guide and connection with life & nature (see Week 1 of The Spiritual Laws of Success and the related homework for spending time in nature). Spirit is something that is a part of life, it is you engaging with life and all it's aspects to learn the lessons that will guide you on your journey. Your thoughts, intentions, fears, dreams and actions in love, sex, work and money, are the choices you make to grow and learn about yourself & others.
10 (another one to confirm the 10 of Cups) is about transformation where you are starting to experiment with the changes you have made in your life (the Death & Tower major arcana cards are testament to this). Consciously making choices to shape your life, how you see life and people and situations with new eyes (8). You change the way you respond to situations and allow new possibilities to emerge. You are willingly stretching yourself to ensure personal growth and witness a magical transformation (like Yellow & Stripe from Hope for the Flowers).
Our Crystal Ally card for this reading is
Fulgurite/Prayer
It is a storm element card, speaking to us of the power of when lightening hits sand and creates a natural glass, in the same way that this crystal is formed.
Prayer (or meditation) is a state of equal exchange of energies between the self & the Universe.
When we pray, our breath, mixed with our intention (this word just keeps coming up!), thanksgiving (attitude of gratitude) & blessings (as per advised by the Death card from the Rider-Waite tarot deck), are sent to the heavens (crown chakra connection).
The storm element (Tower card), as a potent ally when extra strength is needed because it,
carries our prayers to the universe on the wind,
cleanses our souls with water,
transforms us with the light of fire, and
manifests our prayers (dreams/wishes/desires/passions) on earth.
Because of their origin in the union of sky & earth, at the moment of storm (Tower card), this crystal carries the energies of both the spirit and physical worlds. With this fusion of energies we can create a link between these two realms.
This crystal assists us in clearing all chakras (Death card), exposing blockages and lessons (Devil card), of each. It's energy is intense (like all these major cards this week!), creating deep movement of energy that clears all debris from one's life.
We can use the power of prayer to create radical and unforeseeable change in your life (perhaps in the form of miracles and unexpected blessings). Fulgurite is ready to carry our prayers and wishes to the universe, but don't expect them to manifest in the usual way. You are on the verge of being offered/shown a new and totally different direction (I had the vision of a garden path leading to an overgrown hedge, and upon exploration and/or tidying up, a hidden gate(way) is revealed, that you did not know of before, and this shows an unsuspecting way of moving forward).
The old saying of 'be careful what you pray (wish) for, for you will surely get it" is applicable in this instance. That which you have been praying for is about to be manifested (and it is for this reason one should be clear on what one's desires and dreams are - always be very clear in your intention for what you want from the universe. Detail is useful and important but don't get hung up on the outcome, allow it to develop as it will). You can expect the universe to throw in a couple of lessons (Tower card) along with the gift. Remember to be grateful for the gift in adversity (amor fati) for just as storm brings renewal & rebirth (Death card) you allow yourself to open to the vibration and frequency as the courier of our prayers. You are able to understand, when centered through prayer/meditation, and surrender to the divine will, that your true desires will be answered.
Affirmation:
I am thankful for the blessings that are manifest in my life.
Companion Tools & Resources:
This reading is one of the arms of support that we use on our 7 week journey through The Laws of Spiritual Success (for living).
Please see related content & video for:
* Prologue & Introduction into the series here
* Distance healing session (video) focusing on creating AWARENESS by, clearing, balancing and energising our chakras (and aura); using breathing and visualisation techniques, and colour therapy and tantric principles etc.
* To guide us towards greater consciousness (a-weh-ness); we are also using the companion book of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz to assist us in understanding who we are (seed) and how we can powerfully express and manifest our deepest desires of love, pleasure & the joy of creation (creativity being the womb, thereof)
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