Week of September 25

4 Coins

The shows a man with a greedy look on his face.  He is dressed in green and holding the 4 coins close to himself, as if protecting them.

The main thought on this card is greed.  It is different than being focused or putting on blinders to achieve a task.  Greed is selfish in nature, thinking only of oneself.  The is a caution placed on this card.  Do not be greedy in the physical nature of things.  Rather, acknowledge these and be generous.  Giving is the opposite of greed.  But do use caution with generosity as well.  Make sure that your own needs are provided for first, then give of your heart with love and caring.

Four Swords

This card shows a man sleeping, unaware, hovering above the 4 swords.  He lies below the symbol of chi ro.  The raven is hovering above him dropping a red (meaning Life) and white (meaning spirituality).  The combination of these 2 forces is a call to take time to rest and recharge in a spiritual nature.  mediation is one way to do this.  Mediate and draw within to attain this spiritual "sleep" will allow this spiritual change to occur within.

The Moon

The shows a shapely woman, naked before a full moon.  On each side there are the Egyptian gods, Thoth holding the Chi symbol.  There are also 2 anubis dogs on each side hold a chain with the triple moon symbol.  The triple moon symbols is often associated with intuition.  Although it may seem as though there is darkness around you, there is the promise of a new day.  Bask in the light of the moon and rest in a spiritual night.

Overall

There are several themes which tie these cards together.  One is the number 4.  It is in 2 of the cards this week.  The number four is associated with truth and honesty.  During your time of reflection which is necessary this week, be honest with yourself about what you need in order to grow spiritually and develop gifts and talents which can then be shared with others.

Also 2 of the 3 cards depict the chi symbol.  This can symbolize the life forces which lie within,  The "life" is also depicted in 2 cards this week.

To tie everything together, you are in need of time alone spiritually in order to develop gifts with which you are to share.  These gifts are not fully developed as yet, but they are coming.  Intuition will be strong so practice fine tuning your intuitive gifts.  Take time for you this week!

The battle within

Five Wands

My first glance of this card brought some negative feelings to mind.  To me, it appears to be men fighting and attacking one another within the pits of supposed hell.  How can this be a positive thing?  Perhaps it depicts the journey that I've been on and how I've overcome some personal demons.  Literally, my dark night.  I have had some battles within myself that caused me distress and pain.  Yet, with the help of Tarot and Oracle cards, I've learned a lot about myself and how to deal with and move forward from some of these difficulties and pain to move forward with my life.

One interpetation of the meaning of this card is describing aggression and hostility.  While all three figures appear to be from the same tree, it could represent an inner struggle or a struggle between those who are intimately attached.

There has been ongoing struggle with another for awhile.  The struggle and confusion has caused both of you to withdraw from the other and create walls to protect yourselves.  This will not change anytime soon.  The struggle is going to continue; hostilities may grow or worsen.  But do not give up hope; the battle will come to an end and resolution will happen when you are both ready.

What mask are you hiding behind?

The Devil

This is a new card for me.  I've never pulled it in my time as a reader, which in itself is surprising.  Perhaps it means that there is something new going on in my life.  I've been going through some turbulent times lately.  Before doing further research on the card, my intuition is telling me that there is someone who is working on my demise or attempting to do so.  It will not be successful as can be seen by the fool sitting on the hourglass in the corner.  It may be ongoing and may be tempting to get off my path, but with perseverance and determination, I feel this means that I can overcome whatever is thrown my way.

The book interpretation is quite different from my personal intuition.  The booklet emphasizes the deception of self in thinking that things are not what they seem.  Outside appearances can be fooling and one must look deep within beyond the masks.

Overall, this card can still be encouraging.  One should look beyond what appears to be true and be cautious in dealing with others and the things they are hiding behind.  These masks can be concealing something good or bad.  The hiding is the key to understanding that things are not always as they seem and close examination of motives is needed.

Take a good look at yourself first.  What is it that you are hiding behind?  What is it about you that you don't want others to see?  Why are you hiding behind it to begin with?  These questions will help to delve into the deeper meaning of the card and expose hidden things about yourself.

Week of September 18

Knight of Swords

The mask of the knight snowhn here is depected with wings, as in freedom to escape.  The hawks depicted are hovering in front of a tornado in the distance.  You have been in a situation which represents destruction and choas.  This could be a relationship, or physical sense.  The hawk can represent the ability to see through a situation to the root of the problem which takes courage to see the whole picture.  The hawk has keen perseption and can take itself out of harm's way to a safer place with their visionary abilities

You are in a situation which may be chatoic and destructive.  But there is an end, a freedom which is coming which will take you away from the chaos.  Just allow your intuition to guide you into a place of safety.

Temperance

An angel is coming from the celing filled with light.  They hold a flame in one hand and water in the other.  The combination of the 2 elements indicates a strong balance despite seemingly opposing qualities.  

All things in moderation.  This will create balance in your life.  The situation above will allow for growth and creation of balance as it is resolved.  This resolution will also aid in the development of a stronger perseverance and relationship with the one with whom you are struggling.  Perhaps this is a struggle with another person in relationship or a struggle within yourself.  Either way, the struggle will result in an increase in strength and growth.

Empress

There is an expectant mother shown on the card.  She appears to be ready to give birth.  As she is surrounded by a variety of beautiful plants and animals, it would appear that this would be a birth of something beautiful.  She waits in expection of the event

The waiting for expectations to be fulfilled can be difficult at times, but are worth the wait and time it takes.  There has been some effort put in by you personally, but nature is taking its course and you have but to be expectant of a positive outcome.

Overall

There is change that is coming your way.  It will begin with the resolution of a difficult situation and will require time and patience as this happens.  It will forge and birth something new and beautiful.  Wait in joy filled expectation and know this is in store for you.  Just as in the birth of a child, this is beyond your control and you must wait for nature to take its course.  Action will be required of you, but this will not be a dramatic action, it will be one of moderation and balance.  Do not become impatient with the timing of things.  The timing is beyond your control.  So let it happen and don't rush or force it to happen.  It will, maybe not on your time but it will happen.  

Be on the look out!

8 Swords

The woman in the center is bound by cloth and her eyes covered.  There are 8 swords surrounding her pointing toward her.  Yet in the bottom corner, there is a lamp signifying that something is going to be brought into the light and brought into the darkness despite the storm ranging behind her.  The 8 swords are blanced in number with 4 on each side.  one interpretation of the number 8 is a balance and success in workign against the odds.

This card showed up last week in another daily draw.  This is sometimes known as a stalker card when one particular cards keep coming up.  Pay attention to these cards and what they might be telling you.  There is something more to learn for you.  Keep your eyes open and be aware.

You are continuing to feel under attack but are experiencing confusion as to the source.  You are feeling as though you bared your soul to someone and let yourself become vulnerable.  Now this is turning against me in unexpected ways and uncertain as to the true source of the issue.  Ponder the cause, the possible solutions, then make a decision.  The blind fold will then come off and you will be able to see the direction this attack has been made.  It may surpise you and come from an unknown source.   Pay attention to possible obstacles which are keeping you trapped and bound in the present and allow these to be released.

It's all about the timing

The Fool


In the center of the card there is a person clothed in red and wearing a purple mask.  He appears to be confused by the swirling cards around him.  He is standing on an hourglass with time on the top.  There is also a cat holding on to a ribbon attached to him with the earth below shown from the heavens.

The fool represents a new beginning, journey, or path that you are about to take.  While the path is uncertain and the timing is unknown, there is much to be learned along the way.  Be open to this path and new beginnings of knowledge.  It will happen, perhaps not on your time, but it will happen at the right time.

Gratitude in all things

King of Coins

There is a man holding a coin, He is dressed in a rich green cloak and garment.  The columns behind him are also green.  He is standing at a rail possibly over looking the people of his kingdom.  There is a plague with the symbol of the earth.

This man brings tidings of wealth.  Not necessarily financial wealth, but spiritual, material, and abundance of those around you.  You are down to earth in all that you do presented by the color and the vines on the column.  You hold abundance in your hands, just like the king on this card.  Be grateful and express your gratitude to those around you.  This will help keep your grounded and happy and able to fulfill your day to day duties.