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Weekly Tarot Card – Ten of Cups Reversed

October 7, 2018October 7, 2018 spiritedtarot

The Buddha asks, “What is happiness?” The Ten of Cups, upright, is typically the picture of the ultimate happiness of civilization. A husband and wife with dancing son and daughter look off to their house in the distance in a fertile landscape of green hills and blue streams. Overhead a rainbow of ten sparkling illuminated golden cups blesses them as a sign of good fortune.

The reversal here asks you to consider what “happily ever after” means to you? How do you determine the happy family, rainbows and abundantly good fortune? Are they in your life? Family is community. We are not only talking about blood relatives. Wouldn’t you want to be a part of a family that loves and respects you for the person you are? Open your heart and reconnect with your family. Even if you have to build it.

Weekly Tarot Card – Seven of Pentacles Reversed

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 spiritedtarot

You’ve worked long and hard and accomplished much over time. As you take a break and look over your “crop,” you might wonder if it was all worth it? Because soon it will be time to ponder the next step and it will be up to you to decide whether to continue along the road you’ve been traveling or perhaps branch off into a different direction. Seven is the number of evaluation and although the suit is pentacles and has everything to do with earth and physical matter, the suggestion is that now is the time to connect within and listen to the messages of your inner voice. One thing is clear–you are a good planner and have a strong will and determination. You can accomplish anything you put your mind, heart and soul to. We can’t wait to see what your next hurrah will be!

Weekly Tarot Card – The Queen of Swords

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 spiritedtarot

The Queen of Swords sits on her throne gazing into the future. A beam of light hits the hilt of the sword that she holds in her right hand. Another beam finds it’s way to the butterfly carving on the legs of her throne. This queen is all about tough love. She see things clearly and makes fair judgments. If you are on the receiving side of one such judgment, know that although it might come with the bluntness of a double-edged sword, you must remember it is for your own good. This queen is an instrument of transformation as witnessed by the number of butterflies alighting the landscape.

If, during the week, you find yourself in the position of queen with judgements and rulings to make, heed the words of Shakespeare’s Portia, as you make those pronouncements: “The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle main from heaven upon the place beneath.”

Weekly Tarot Card – Eight of Pentacles Reversed

September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 spiritedtarot

The Eight of Pentacles is my kind of card. My Taurean nature is comfortable plodding along, working diligently and patiently with attention to details to master skills and accomplish goals. Like the fellow here I can persevere with such intense focus that I lose track of the big picture. This is when it gets into “reversed” territory. Perfectionism can stunt growth and creativity so watch for it. Maybe now is the time to step back and look for answers outside the box. Maybe challenge yourself to pause your routine and evaluate. Are you even enjoying your singular focus and diligent efforts? If not, then perhaps you need to do a little less to enjoy a little more.

Weekly Tarot Card – Wheel of Fortune Reversed

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 spiritedtarot

“What goes up must come down
Spinnin’ wheel got to go ’round
Talkin’ ’bout your troubles it’s a cryin’ sin
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin’ wheel spin…
–“Spinning Wheel,” Blood Sweat & Tears

This week watch for any changes and disruptions to expected schedules. There will be some disappointments, some unexpected postponements and maybe some change of plans. The challenge is to go with the flow, remember that nothing stays the same, enjoy the good times because fortunes change and remember that bad times don’t last forever. There is always a silver lining…keep a positive mindset and go looking for the sun behind the clouds. Maybe now is a good time to observe how you deal with frustration and challenges? How do you behave when things do not go your way? Do you stomp around and curse the heavens? Do you give up and go in a corner and pout? Observe yourself and make a note of your pattern and then decide if maybe you’d like to make an adjustment. Winged creatures are around to help you. Some call them angels.