tarot for the cyclist

[KnottedYet]

Mmmmm, chocolate....

[LBTC]

I pulled the reading that Kitsune mentioned
Past - Queen of Pentacles (reversed)
Present - Queen of Wands (reversed)
Future - Strength
Consious Influence - Knight of Pentacles
Subconcious Influence - Ace of Wands (reversed)

I like to think of reversed cards as an indication that "something" is blocking the energy of the card....that something may be something we have control over, or we may not. I personally think that my wands reversed is because of my current health problem that is reducing my activity and quality of life. I hope that the Strength in the future is SOON!

Any comments on the reading from anyone would be most welcome....

Namaste,
~T~

[Kitsune06]

LBTC
Wow. A lot of reversed cards. Hmm. Hopefully that Strength does come in, soon! And I'm not sure about your health situation, but that sounds like a plausible explanation. I've always liked that Knight of Pentagrams. He was xdh's card, incidentally. He managed to somehow have it come up in most (60%ish) of his readings. Funny.

Knot-
Too weird about the Hermit card being pulled... strange things like that happen. I didn't put much into the Tower the first couple of times it happened (I figured it was about work or something) but in the midst of our parting (and it was hard. We both still felt for each other, but... well no details here...) my adopted uncle drew for me, and .... towers didn't come up. In its place was the Empress. It confused the **** out of me. Then I met DGF and all has been revealed.

Reading today
Past- Knight of Wands
Present- Page of Pentacles
Future- Death
Conscious- 2 of Pentacles
Subconscious- 9 of Swords

Not happy about the 9 of swords. Knot, do you have a positive divination on that one? Both the conscious and subconscious seem very tied to the future card.
I'm wondering if it means that my rash actions in the past will make sense and ultimately lead to change, if I have to go through a little suffering beforehand?

Oh, and my job interview went really well...

[pooks]

My faves were the Universal Waite Smith. (The group I hung with when I was into tarot always added the "Smith" because Pamela Smith was the artist.)

I love the images, and the colors in the Universal deck are so much prettier.

Pamela Smith's original (Rider Waite Smith):



And the Universal Waite Smith:



I had some good books, but they were more about learning about yourself than the future. I was never any good at it, other than what I learned about myself, but nothing about predicting ever worked.

[LBTC]

kitsune,

my book on the tarot has a long description of the 9 of swords, that isn't all bad....

first it focusses on our own worry that we've done something wrong, not necessarily that we have, but that we feel we have...

it suggests using the card as a caution by trying to ensure that you are making the best choices.

The last line says "Even a small change can make all the difference"

And yes, it could only be noting a vulnerable spot in your life, or it could be a warning that the path you are on may be a difficult one.

My own experiences remind me that difficult times have helped me to expand my gift (photography), pay more attention to my intuition about people I meet, take better care of my own needs, and to reach out to people I trust...and I think they have made me a better and more compassionate person, even while still being more cautious in new circumstances.

whew.

Okay, that was a bit too wordy, I hope you don't mind!

Namaste,
~T~

[Kitsune06]

Wordy's fine. (I'm moreso than is good for me!) I think it has to do with my financial situation. Hopefully that changes with this new job... I'm managing things pretty well, but every once in awhile I look back on something I bought and go "Why?!!"

Thanks for the input LBTC, that makes me feel better. =)

[mary9761]

I LOVE the Robin Wood deck. I have the Wheel of Fortune actually signed BY Robin Wood. A friend of mine was at a function where Robin was and had her sign it for me.

[mimitabby]

http://www.facade.com/tarot/


you can always go here for a reading. There are other sites like this one.

[Kitsune06]

-Went to Mimi's site for a Celtic Cross on the Rider-Waite.
the atmosphere surrounding the central issue: Knight of Cups
-the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. The Lovers
-your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities: Two of Cups (Love)
-the foundation on which the situation is based: Knight of Pentacles
-a passing influence or something to be released: Six of Swords (Science)
-approaching influence or something to be embraced: Two of Pentacles (Change)
-your role or attitude. Five of Pentacles (Worry)
-your environment and the people you are interacting with: Three of Swords (Sorrow)
-your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play: The Tower
-the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course: Strength

Huh. Didn't know the Rider-Waite deck was made by the Golden Dawn. The things you learn! It scares the heck out of me to see the Tower come up (again!) Hopefully it's in reference to the hard work I'm doing to change my lifestyle- going to the gym 3x/wk and working hard on the things I'm not so good at. It's hard and hurts a little, but it'll bring strength. I just don't want to go through the kind of pain the Tower brought me last time.

So I go back and ask the deck "Will the tower bring the same change as last time?" Single card.
Answer? The Sun. "A time of contentment and freedom from restraints. Creative inspiration. Achievement, success, and warmth. Light and love in personal or business matters. Happiness and faithfulness in a relationship." So... I don't think so.

[Trek420]

same site same Celtic cross same cards:

King of Swords: The essence of air, such as a clear blue sky: A mature leader of unwavering ethics and indisputable authority. An incorruptible judge, whose devotion to the law cannot be swayed by emotion or material concerns. Perfect clarity of thought, directness of action, and eloquence of speech. One who, like a great general, inspires not love or devotion, but absolute trust and loyalty.

The Lovers: A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to spiritual values.


Page of Wands, when reversed: The dark essence of fire behaving as earth, such as dry wood: The surprising appearance of a new passion or inflammatory news. A trickster who can unexpectedly ignite a dangerous situation. The intensity and childish imagination that can send even the most stable venture spinning wildly out of control. Can represent a person outwardly timid, but harboring unexpected inner fury. May indicate the birth of a child.


The Hierophant, when reversed: Authoritarianism. Inflexible and dogmatic thinking. A calcified old regime. Bad or incompetent advice. Inability to hear a higher or inner voice, or pretending to hear it for personal gain.

The Moon: Cyclic transformation covering the mysterious forces of the night. Feminine beauty and the intoxicating vitality of youth. The metamorphosis from beauty to beast and vice versa. Occult forces, sensitivities and intense dreams. Dangerous situations and perilous times.

Seven of Wands (Valor): Standing courageously for your beliefs in the face of adversity. Fear of failure overcome by the will to succeed. Great obstacles met with heroism and determination. Inner strength brought to bear at a critical moment.

Page of Swords, when reversed: The dark essence of air behaving as earth, such as a sandstorm: The approach of an unexpected challenge, met with muddled thought and unjust action. A person filled with a destructive appetite for all matters of mind and logic. Voyeurism, espionage, and misguided witch hunts. The use of clever argument and eloquent speech to mask the truth.

The Hanged Man: Pausing to reflect. Surrendering to an experience. Adjusting to new ideas through sacrifice. Opening oneself to intuition and enhanced awareness. Letting go of past patterns and growing beyond them. Inner peace, faith, and serenity.

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.

Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Refusing to achieve success through personal degradation. Friendship maintained through the abandonment of a dishonorable gain.