Month: October 2020

From the Eight of Swords to a Queen. Breaking the cycle.

Wow! A powerful spread of cards! Eight of Swords to the Queen of Swords!

A powerful message came through the cards today!

The numbered cards in the top row show an interesting trend. 8+9 =17, which in numerology brings us right back to the eight. Round and round…..

I received the message of repeating cycles in relationships. Here we see the Knight of Swords is swiftly leaving the scene, leaving our “damsel in distress” standing within eight swords that surround her. But let’s take a closer look at the eight of swords card, shall we? Her legs are not bound, and there is no one guarding her. She has the ability to walk out of the predicament that she is in. She does not “see” that the only one keeping her there is herself!

The Hermit is shining his light of wisdom on the eight of swords, encouraging her to look within to find her inner strength. To go deep within, and acknowledge the subconscious programs that are silently running in the background which can result in self-sabotaging cycles of behavior that keep one “stuck”. Outdated beliefs, childhood traumas, not so great past relationships, etc. can certainly take their toll on the psyche.

But when we have finally had enough, and choose the path of healing ourselves, rather than looking to others to “complete” us, a remarkable thing happens. We discover the strength that is within ourselves. We stop the cycle! We realize we are important, we have a voice, we are beautiful in who we are! We acknowledge parts of ourselves that we refused to see before. Instead of hiding our scars, we grow from them. We embrace them. For those experiences are what made us who we are.

This is where the blindfold comes off and our “damsel in distress” walks right out of those eight swords! She follows the light of The Hermit like a lighthouse beacon to a better future. Now, it won’t be easy, we all have our “moments”, as is shown in the next card in the swords suit progression, the nine of swords. But that’s okay. Because this brings you another step closer to the ten (10=1) endings and beginnings.

Things are looking up now. You begin to love yourself. The way, in the past, you wished others would have loved you. You buy something special just for you. You take yourself out on dates. Out to dinner, to a movie. You realize you can do this. You go to the beach and then go on vacation. By yourself. And it’s okay, because you are not alone. You have YOU.

This is where you finally put the past behind you, pick up the Ace of Swords and wield it like the badass that you are! Your relationships from this point forward will be nothing like they were in the past. Because you are no longer the eight of swords. You are much wiser now. Confident. Stronger. Smarter.

Congratulations. You have transformed yourself into The Queen of Swords.

Elemental divination reading: Lesser Air Over Water. Ease up a little bit!

In this reading, the Three of Cups carries a stronger influence over The Emperior

Today’s divination reading is “Lesser Air over Water – The Tranquil Lake”. The cards that came out are The Emperor and The Three of Cups. The stronger influence in this reading, is the Three of Cups.

Below are the messages for this reading:

Ease up! Go with the flow. Instead of trying to impart your will upon something by force, it is best to ride with the gentle current at this time. For example, when we want something so badly or when we think our way is the only way without compromise, we have a tendency to hold on too tightly, to be too rigid, which does not allow other beneficial possibilities to flow in. We can in essence, get in our own way. Instead of working WITH the current, we work against it. This can prolong an outcome, or make a situation much more difficult than it needs to be.

For some of you, this is an indication that a situation that you are dealing with, was not changed by intellectual thinking. And that the emotions of it were too strong for pure intellect to overcome. In short, the heart overrode the mind here. A less forceful approach would definitely better serve you in this particular instance. Ease up and take into account, others viewpoints, perceptions and feelings. This will result in a much more harmonious outcome, and who knows you may even learn something that you were not aware of before.

For others of you, this reading is a message of a need for more enjoyment in your life at this time. You have been working hard, and you may very well be the one who keeps it all together. The one whom everyone depends upon. But hard work needs to be balanced with enjoying the fruits of our labor. Have some fun! Whatever this is for you. Since we have the three of cups in this reading, it can indicate socialization with other people may be of benefit to you. Of course, right now, there are some restrictions depending on where you live. But that doesn’t mean one needs to be a hermit! Positive social connection is nourishing for our soul. Connect with others and have some lighthearted fun and conversation. When was the last time you laughed with a friend? Well that’s too long!