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I usually pull a single card to give me something to think about that day. Today my card was Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Debilitating mental anguish or ill health. Being dragged down by the dishonor of others. Participation in a shameful or regrettable act. Inescapable guilt, mistrust, and doubt. May indicate a death or other catastrophic loss. What this made me think about -- for reasons that don't need exploring at this juncture -- was the times O've reached out recently in a friendly way and got nothing back. So I asked about that, and got
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it.
The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise.
The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers.
The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid.
The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Swords (Truce): Retreat from the battlefield of life. A rest from the conflicts with colleagues or competitors. Calm in the storm. Self-imposed exile.
The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success.
The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm.
The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power.
The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity.
The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction.
The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Regret and nostalgia for a time past or a love lost. Disillusionment.
I think this is about how much more energy I put into relationships with imaginary people than real people. And how much I insist on other people acquiescing to my world-view.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it.
The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise.
The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers.
The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid.
The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Swords (Truce): Retreat from the battlefield of life. A rest from the conflicts with colleagues or competitors. Calm in the storm. Self-imposed exile.
The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success.
The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm.
The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power.
The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity.
The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction.
The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Regret and nostalgia for a time past or a love lost. Disillusionment.
I think this is about how much more energy I put into relationships with imaginary people than real people. And how much I insist on other people acquiescing to my world-view.