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.

Obstacles

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.

You may be feeling bound by obstacles in your life right now and that you are being "hit" from every angle.  There is hope though signified by the lamp which is going to bring light to the dark.  Don't feel discouraged despite the turmoil going on around you.  Hold fast and when you are ready, remove the blind fold from your eyes.  It is then that you will see the lamp and the light; you will know how to proceed to stop the attacks you are feelng.  Be patient.  Take the time you need.  It will not happen all at once.  It is hard work taking the blinders off and oftentimes it is very difficult and risky when you have much at stake.


This resonates for me today as I am feeling emotionally attacked and torn between a multitude of feelings.  I know that a solution will not come today and that it will take time and work to remove that which has me blindfolded and keeping me from seeing the possible danger surrounding me.  I am also experiencing a difficulty in keeping my thoughts and life balanced but, again, I have some work to do.  It will not resolve itself in a day, but it will in time.  Take courage.  Be patient.  Have a willingness to remove that which keeps you bound.

How do you interpret the meaning of 8 of swords?  How does it resonate with you??

2 Swords

There is a person with a mask covering his facing and hiding his true identify.  In addition a scarf covers his eyes keeping the future or what lies ahead somewhat out of vision.  He holds a sword in each hand and the symbol for libra hangs from his neck.  This would indicate justice is coming.

You have been dealing with a situation that has been difficult for you and you have been feeling as though the solution was hidden from you and there was no justice in the future.  There has been a change in that plan, perhaps by your own intervention and that justice that you are desiring is coming.  While not quite there yet, it is within your graps and resolution will be yuours.  You may be the key to this resolution as the person holding the swords.  Be fair and just in your dealing.  Let the scarf fall from your eyes in order to see the situation more clearly.  

5 Swords

The card shows a man emerging from a battle with destruction behind him.  He holds 5 swords 2 in his hands, 3 hanging from his jacket.  

You may have been engaged in a clinflict of some kind.  You have emerged from this difficult situation unscathed but have left destruction in your path, You have been victorious and defeated some kind of negative, harmful person or situation.  However, this has come with the cost of the destruction of that relationship.  A bittersweet victory.