tarot for the cyclist

[KnottedYet]

Tarot for Trek: (in one paragraph)

Each card has a description that refers to some aspect of your life. You are meant to "change gears" in your head and look at that aspect if you pull that card. Gets you out of a thinking-rut.

My pulling the 9 of Cups and the Ace of Cups would be like getting "When two hearts race both win" and "Trust your instincts in love" in Dove chocolates.

[DebW]

Tarot for Trek: (in one paragraph)

Each card has a description that refers to some aspect of your life. You are meant to "change gears" in your head and look at that aspect if you pull that card. Gets you out of a thinking-rut.

I can almost understand that. Do I get a derailleur to "change gears"?

[Trek420]

I'd probably shift under load and get "brain suck" Can I get Campy?

[emily_in_nc]

Wow - you gals got me interested in this again. My mom had given me a Tarot deck and book last Christmas; I played with it for awhile, then put it away. Tonight, after reading this thread, I pulled it out. Today I was given a new, challenging assignment at work. I am both terrified and excited about it, as it means an entirely new area of learning and responsibility, and my manager seems to think that I am just the person for the job.

Not having much time, I just did a one-card pull tonight: 8 of Wands. The "title" of this card in my book is "Greater Responsibilities". The text talks about moving onto the new from and having the resolve to leave the old behind -- me to a "t". I've been doing the same thing at work for many years, and this new project is a departure, a move to newer, much more state-of-the-art technology.

Kinda cool, eh?

Emily

[KnottedYet]

I just did a one-card pull. It was 5 of Swords. "Self interest, Discord, Open Dishonor" All about being selfish, letting the ends justiy the means, and losing your moral compass.

Ok, mighty negative card, eh? But there is more.

"Sometimes this card implies a need to put your own interests first. If you are being abused or taken advantage of, you must get free. ...hold to a larger view of who you are. Find the solution that is best for everyone, including yourself." -Joan Bunning

Not quite so negative.

So, this card reminds me of a situation I'm dealing with, and I have two ways to change gears and think of this situation. Essentially, "am I being selfish, or am I taking care of myself?"

Just random proddings that encourage you to think "risk free" in another direction.

[Xrayted]

Knotted
I think it has to do with taking care of yourself. About that "situation"... you deserve so much more than you've received. Don't settle for less than true love and happiness. I know the one your looking for is out there. I hope you find each other soon. Don't give up.

***I wander off shaking my head, thinking that I should follow my own advice in this area... (sigh)***

[LBTC]

This is fun!

So, inspired by this thread, I went to my zen den, turned on the star light and the turtle light and the crystal salt lamp, shuffled my tarot deck and spread them out on the rainbow sarong covered table with the glass and the shells and the little zen garden on it....and I pulled

Past - Queen of swords
Present - The hanged man
Future - the Magician
Consious influence - 9 of swords reversed
sub concsious influence - Queen of pentacles

Yes, I used to be strong and have self confidence
Now I am waiting for results of the latest medical test, and hoping for a recommendation of surgery (amazing as that is to me!)
And I am developing some relationships with potential customers for my pictures.
That covers past present and future.

The 9 reversed in my little book talks of the end of suffering and about patience; alternately, if we disregard that it is reversed it is about suffering and illness - which I'm smack dab in the middle of.

The only one I don't really get is the subconcious influence of the queen of pentacles. Who is the warm generous woman with my best interests at heart? I'm not sure what the reference to gifts, intelligence and thoughtfulness really are....except that I feel very grateful to have moved where we have....

Any thoughts are welcome!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Trek420]

and I continue with the one-Dove chocolate draw and got:

follow your instincts