Daily tarot readings - 2003 with the Rider/Waite deck

I usually pick one or two cards. Sometimes there's more... the celtic cross spreads are given in the order of placement.

May 31
tarot card today is Moon,

rune today is Sowelu
Sowelu tells of wholeness, of being where youre supposed to be at.
Moon has a dog and a wolf, between two worlds, the domestic mundane and the wild beast. I feel like I do live in two worlds, or more!

June 1
todays card is two of swords

the rune is eihwaz, defense.

June 3
I was shuffling my tarot cards and a cluster of four fell to the floor. The cards presented to me by way of "uncontrolled" means was the Hermit, falling from tower, woman surrounded by swords and the Wheel of Fortune... I was thinking of letting those be the cards because "the spirit" knows better than me... I was thinking of the concept of letting things take their course, of not influencing events or outcome, of the events and outcome being bigger than puny little me. I was ready to accept that as an inescapable reality.
Then I got mad at myself. I thought, "I don't want that kind of shit and I'm allowed to reject a reality presented to me by uncontrollable falling cards": That means that if I let things do their thing without my personal influence, it would fall to shit... I started thinking of how I am allowed to think for myself and allowed to do things my way, and allowed to choose what I want and don't want. I thought those things while I continued to shuffle after I put the four cards back in the deck.
The cards deliberately pulled this time, with intent, was The Hierophant and the Moon.


June 27
Two of staffs and seven of pentacles
I see the world in my hand, it is my mental map of the world, I see it is difeerent out there.

rune = opening , Kano

June 28
Two of swords and ace of wands

rune = initiation, Perth

June 29
tarot = the Moon and the Knight of wands (the Ace of pentacles fell out while shuffling)

rune = Strenght or ox, Uruz

June 30
blank and ten of Staffs

rune: Gateway, Thurisaz
End of a cycle, beginning of a new one. The Great Unknown, followed by the carrying of ten Staffs, (biblical ten headed beast)

July 4
seven of swords and the Star (17)

rune: constraint, Nauthiz

July 6
Strenght (lust) VIII and two of Cups
that was a common combo back in 95...

rune: Self, Mannaz
The starting point is the self. Must know stillness before it candiscover it's true song.
Experience the True Present.
Know thyself
Nothing in excess


july 9
Two of Swords, Seven of Staffs, Five of Cups, Three of cups
did not pick a rune this time.

july 11
the Emperor and seven Cups

rune: disruption, Hagalaz
Change, freedom, invention and liberation. breaking free from constricting identification with material world.
Experience archetypal reality.
card to meditate: five of Swords, "Defeat"


July 12 2003
two of Pentacles and Ace of Wands

rune: Message, Ansuz
the rune of Loki, the messenger. Listen to the signals.

July 16, magnetic seed
the Emperor and the Two of Pentacles
iron ruler and the ups and downs.

rune: constraint, Nauthiz
recognize my troubles, setbacks and denials as teachers, guides and allies.
a lot of work to be done on myself
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july 17 2003
the Emperor and the Knight of Swords
four, imperial rule of the four lower circuits
charging through like the knight


rune: harvest, Jera
harvest what is planted, seeds of love

july 19 2003
9 of Staffs and 7 of Pentacles
battle wary, keeping an eye on those other sticks.
waiting for the harvest, keepoing an eye on that too.


rune: Warrior, Teiwaz
the Sun, active principle, warrior of spirit.
Will thru action, will of heaven flow thru me.

july 22 2003
king of Pentacles and Ace of Wands
the king sits on his throne, appearing idle, but growing much stuff. I love my EarthKing.

rune: Defence, Eihwaz
patience, a time of waiting. the ability to forsee consequences, obstacles becoming a gateway.

july 23 2003
Ace of Wands and the Moon (18)
this was with the E trip in mind. I got Ace of Wands yesterday.
the Moon card makes me think of reclaiming my inner wild nature, my inner wolf. of being at the middle road between domestic and wild, at the edge of subconsciousness.


rune: Gateway, Thurisaz
I am a gateway (we all are)Confronting what is truly hidden within myself,what must be exposed and examined before undertaking action; in letting go of the past, I reclaim my power.

tarot July 30
2 of Cups - emotional communication, share my cup with me
Crossed by 3 of Swords - fear of "cock" reprisal
Recent past the World - floating in nothingness, surrounded by fluffy dreams
Recent future the Chariot - I'll be driving my own chariot (swerve to avoid hitting fearful rabbits)
Subconscious the High Priestess - deep down I know that the two of cups will help me to bring my subconscious will to the surface
Conscious 5 of Staffs - I am conscious of the conditioned and learned way of dealing with issues.
Me 10 of Swords - feeling like a victim, crucified
Environment 9 of Swords - the inner fuked-upness is seen as me being a worrywart
Hopes n fears 7 of Swords - high priestess + two of cups or take five swords away leaving two (taking the five Staffs of argument)...
Final outcome the Empress (III) - the three swords (III) are connected to the becoming the Empress (III)

Suddenly feeling like I am allowed to be what I am
I am Earth, I am verdant ardent love
I am Life, I am rutting rooting love


Aug 2, 2003
King of Pentacles, the High Priestess II, six of Swords, the Lovers VI

rune: Opening, Kano
free to recieve, non attached giving
receive = kaballa = Kano on page 111 = 111 pages = 1:11pm = a new one


aug 4, 2003
the Empress and nine of pentacles
my rightful place and my waiting for fruition, gazing thru the eye of Horus

rune: separation, Othila
shed old skins, submission and retreat, abandon aspect of behavior or culture

aug 7, 2003
nine of pentacles and Strength VIII
my eye of Horus in hand, ready to let fly, containing and directing my lustful energy

rune: harvest, Jera
I am committed to my endeavors, waiting for the cycle to ripen, patience.

aug 11, 2003
2 of cups, Queen of pentacles and Strength
dialoque with my reflection embodied as the Queen of pentacles, my Strength (Lust) is channelled and focussed, given direction.

rune: Joy, Wunjo
fruit bearing branch
energy previously blocked is flowing
it rained this morning, now the sun is shining making everyhting sparkle.
New clarity of what plans to change.
(like paying hydro instead of getting car fixed)


aug 13, 2003
three of swords and five of cups
(pulled thrice, first pull was without thought (3 sword, 5 cup), the second pull, also without thought was three of cups.
the third pull was with thoughts of my close relations, 3 swords, 5 cups
so my heart feels like its being broken or pierced by three swords, three males. the men I most love, and I know they love me, but I sometimes don't believe that, hence the five of cups, three are spilled, "crying over spilled milk" two are not spilt yet not noticed.
the odd numbering is reflective of chaos, of disorder, of my world being influenced by "outside forces" (not really outside) nouns being pushed around by verbs.
I'm feeling like I'm being pushed around.
which makes my heart feel pierced.


rune: possessions, Fehu
fulfillment, nourishment
do I need stuff or do I need Self?
conserve what has been gained, stay vigilant
want to remain able to nourish others from my bounty


August 16 2003
Heirophant, Knight of Pentacles

August 18
8 of Pentacles and 9 of Pentacles

rune: Dagaz , breakthrough
much potential of making much money. Much bounty.
New production being a breakthrough.


August 24
the Devil XV
crossed by Strength VIII
past three of Staffs III
future queen of Pentacles
subconscious knight of Pentacles
conscious the Magician I

me four of Swords IV
surroundings the Moon XVIII
hope n fears page of Pentacles
final outcome page of Swords


rune (while not concentrating): movement, Ehwaz
rune (concentrating on the card spread): Dagaz... I keep breaking thru but it hasn't felt like it.

August 26
the Fool, seven of cups, knight of Wands and the World
rune: Dagaz

August 27
Judgement and Knight of Swords
rune: Mannaz, the Self

August 30
four of Staffs and Moon XVIII
rune: Isa, standstill
I am at a standstill, everything seems losing, frozen, not accomplishing much, have to let go of what i've been wanting.
let go of my art gallery/cafe idea, let go of travel dreams, let go of putting on shows.
I give up.


September 2

Thinking of methods of making money, the idea of selling my sex for that purpose
the Fool and the World

rune: Disruption, Hagalaz
break free of constricting identification with material reality and experience archetypal mind. It is an Awakenening and the universe is demanding that i do grow.

October 8
question of being attracted


Fool (0) crossed by the Chariot (7)
Queen of Swords on left

4 of Pentacles on right
9 of Cups above
3 Swords below


5 of Cups
6 of Swords
King of Cups
queen of Swords

October 11
my lustful desire in mind


Strength (8) crossed by 5 Staffs
(my lust being obstructed by word entanglements)

6 Swords below
(subconscious programming of letting someone else steer the boat, relingquishing decisive control - feeling imprisonned)

9 pentacles above
(conscious "waiting for the harvest" - the thinking that it's almost here, but not yet...)

Justice (11) left
(My "female" half is androgynous on the male side, precise and unyeilding - my feelings are quite solid and keeping my world just and fair is a balancing act)

Page of Cups right
(male side being more feminine and introspective - my actions have been of daydreaming quality)

Magician
the power within myself to create myself

Temperance
art to bridge myself to the world, bridging the world to myself

8 Cups
afraid of turning away from a good thing

8 Swords
changing the subconscious conditioning, steering my own boat thank you very much, so that I am not in subconscious bondage... transform that into the erotic conscious expression of the bondage



October 14

on the subject of fulfilling my erotic desire

the Emperor and ten cups


October 16

on the subject of sexual healing, on what would come out of erotic encounters with my friend, who's path is about sexual healing.

Temperance (Art) crossed by king of Wands

knight of Pentacles above

four of cups below - there are three men I am paying attention to, and not noticing myself.

Wheel of Fortune left

Hanged Man right - Initiatory feel to the question at hand

 


King of Swords - Patriarchal conditioning causing me great pain from feeling horny for another. * an aspect of my s elf

six of Swords - someone in no control and sad because of it. Distancing myself from situation.

King of Cups -

three of Swords -


I have gotten the three of Swords many times on this subject

there are three men involved in my quest of erotic healing and development. Does the rain signify a release? The day of htis reading was the rainyest since last winter. So much rain. I have so much to express, I wish to rain also, to flow... and the flow is stoppered at the sexual level, at the erotic arts level, where as a youth I couldn't express myself without being misunderstood.


If I follow the line of passion, the unfoldment of love, the liberating healing bestowed upon me creates Art, inspiration galore. Inspiration, yes, the thought makes me wnat to breathe deeper, not breathtakeing, but breathgiving.


October 27

I did a reading and shuffled the cards before I realized I didn't document it. I remembered it.

Ace of Pentacles crossed by 9 of swords

blank up

charity pentacles down (6 pentacles)

page of cups left

kinght of staffs right

 

weary staffs battle worn (9 pentacles)

knight of pentacles

little children sharing cups of flowers (6 cups)

ten of staffs



October 31

the cards I decided on for the four directions, before I drew them, were from the second pile after I cut the deck.

the cards in parentheses are the "legal" progression, the ones right under the significator and cross...

My lesson with this is to trust my intuition, even if it seems to "go againts the grain". It is not usual practice to pick from the second pile after two cards instead of lifting the next card under the second card.

I was also thinking of cutting the cards three times, like other people do, but decided not to do that after the first cut.

The lesson is to not "blindly" follow traditions, or methods the same way each and every time. Methods of divining has to be able to flow witht the present current, there is a "inner bell", or little voice, or guiding spirit, that alerts at a particular juncture in reality. Like a crossroad. It's a turning point, a pivot, a wheel linked with other wheels, like clockwork, sort of.

I have forgiven myself for not listening to my Self last January when we got broken into. I heard that voice so loudly, but the doubt monster won out. Or something in me decided to not heed it. I think it was a something out of balance.

My intuition is true, and I have enough evidence that I can actually really and truly believe in myself. I totally believe in my Self now too.


thoughts of my blossoming relationship with three hairy elves:


high priestess crossed by Ace of cups

ace of wands up (Page of Swords)

Emperor down (5 Cups)

8 of Staffs left (9 pentacles)

3 of Cups right (5 Staffs)



Queen of Swords

Justice

2 Staffs

2 Pentacles



November 5

this reading is on the thoughts of what me n my partner are going through, his inability to "share" me, to share my love with another man (who's in a relationship of his own also)

The cards looks like my partner's feelings, how he wants to just leave, how he feels like there is nothing between me and him, just the required sticking it out because we have a kid together.

8 of Cups crossed by 3 of Cups

5 Cups above

the Emperor below

Ace of Cups left

9 of Pentacles right



8 of Staffs

Justice 11

Queen of Swords

Ace of Swords


the three Cups symbolize my relationship with two other men who are married to each other. It crosses my partner's trip, and makes him want to leave.

Subconsciously holding on to the rules of the Emperor, he is the King of the Land...

Consciously crying over three spilled cups, crying over the three people who seem to have crossed his path. There are two behind him that he seems to have forgotten about, me and Sloan. that could very well be me, crying over the three guys.

 

November 6, 2003

two of Cups crossed by 7 of Staffs

Knight of Pentacles above

Ace of Swords below

4 of Staffs left

3 of Staffs right



King of Pentacles

Temperance - Art (14)

7 of Cups

8 of Cups


It seems to continue from the last reading

 


november 10

High Priestess (2) crossed by Knight of Pentacles

8 of Cups above

7 of Pentacles below

The Chariot (7) left

Blank right



Queen of Pentacles

The Hermit (9)

The Heirophant (5)

6 of Staffs



November 11

6 of Staffs crossed by King of Cups

2 of Staffs above

4 of Cups below

The Lovers left (6)

King of Swords right



Judgement

8 of Swords

7 of Swords

9 of Swords


My son's card reading, which he shuffled and cut himself

2 of Swords crossed by The Moon (18)

9 Swords above

Knight of Swords below

3 Pentacles left

Death (13) right

 

The High Priestess (2)

3 Swords

10 Cups

Ace of Cups

 

November 12

King of Cups crossed by Temperance (14)

The World above (21)

The Heirophant below(5)

Page of Cups left

Page of Pentacles right

 

Justice (11)

9 of Cups

Knight of Wands

The Emperor (4)

 

November 15

Strength (8) crossed by 8 Cups
9 Wands above
Page of Wands below
The Hermit left (9)
10 Wands right

9 Pentacles
3 Swords
Wheel of Fortune (10)
Queen of Pentacles

I need input on this one

 

December 8 (early morning)

High Priestess II
crossed by 5 swords
Queen of Swords above
8 of Swords below
Temperance - Art XIV past
9 of Cups furture

Knight of Wands
10 of Cups
8 of Cups
Ace of Pentacles

 

December 14 (wee hours of the morning)

Ace of Pentacles
crossed by The Hermit IX
The Lovers VI up
7 of Pentacles
2 of Pentacles left (upsdn)
The Sun XIX (upsdn)

6 of Pentacles
4 of Staffs
8 of Swords (upsdn)
9 of Cups

Ace of Manifestation guided by inner light reflected for other's gaiadance... so far the image is of the hermit sitting on a threshold, having walked a long way. He has arrived at a Gateway I have the power to create income in my very hands. There is an initiation at hand.

The Lovers at the top are representative of the HGA, the "male" and "female" sides integrating into one, the Two of the One. The inner dualities merging within each me n my partner, and the outer manifestation that is created by our integration of creative energies.

Alignment of creative energy originating in the subconscious, reflected in hopes and fears. Fear of allowing expression to flow uninhibited, fear of "imprisonment". Reversal of perceptions, allowing the hopes for clearer views of possible options instead of remaining imprisonned by censorship.

The cycle material loss is at an end... or does the "upside-down" indicate a reversal of the "pastness, making it longer lasting.... but I think it indicates my not being as aware or conscious of our financial situation as was needed.

Youthful innocence shining forth, coming into a reality of freedom from hindrance. Ability to "direct", "conduct", "steer" the will unemcumbered by control devices. Effortless function.

My intention of giving a portion of our bounty to those who in need is still strong in my heart. To ensure my own success, I wish for the success of all.

Being perceived as celebrants in Life.

Fear of imprisonment by self-censorship, hope of changing conditioned patterns by living new experiences. Reversal of attitude connected to subconscious creative energy, the need to express

The end result of the cards' counsel is much happiness. The abundance of good feelings corresponds to the Hermit's "quest" of describing personal experiences, transforming the isolation of concealment into the common light. The process of removing restricting inhibitions inspires others to bloom also.

 

2004

 

January 12, 2004

About my involvement in Tibetan Buddhism, the Rinpoche lineage

page of Cups
crossed by Judgement
Death above
Lovers below
World past
9 Cups future

Page of Staffs
Knight of Pentacles
Knight of Swords
2 Staffs

 

Jan 14 2004

about the recent arguments me n partner been having:

Magician
crossed by King of Swords
Queen of Pentacles above
Ace of Wands below
Two Cups left
Five of Swords right

Fool
Ten Pentacles
5 Cups
World

 

online reading January 18 from an online tarot

1 - Question / Situation FOUR OF CUPS
Receiving pleasure, but some slight discomfort and anxiety therewith. Blended pleasure and success.

Success and pleasure approaching their end. A stationary period in happiness which may or may not continue. This card does not show any marrage and love so much as the previous symbol, it is too passive a symbol to represent perfectly complete happiness. Acquisition and contention; injustice sometimes. Some drawbacks to pleasure implied.

Resolution of a problem.

Fulfilment, solace and satisfaction.

Romance.

Uncontrolled bursts of emotion and undue sensitivity.

Creative work makes good progress.

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2 - Obstacles PRINCE OF SWORDS
A young man with dark hair and dark eyes. Full of ideas and thoughts and designs, distrustful, suspicious, firm in friendship and enmity, careful, slow, over-cautious. Symbolizes Alpha and Omega, the Giver of Death, who slays as fast as he creats. Ill-dignified: harsh, malicious, plotting, obstinate, yet hesitating and unreliable.

Like the King, the Prince is a shrewd combatant, but his approach is more chivalrous. He is willing to confront problems directly, but sometimes his reactions are too hasty and his approach ill-advised. The presence of the Prince may therefore be suggestive of one who rushes too fearlessly into the unknown.

It may also indicate someone who is preoccupied by a single thought.

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3 - Recent Past TEN OF SWORDS
Ruin. Death. Failiour. Disaster.

(Almost a worse symbol than the Nine of Swords). Undiciplined warring force, complete disruption and failure. Ruin of all plans and projects. Disdain, insolence and impertinence, yet mirth and jolly therewith. Loving to overthrow the happiness ofothers, a repeater of things, given to much unprofitable speech, and of many words, yet clever, acute and eloquent, etc., depending on dignity.

Sudden loss.

Insecurity.

Disruption.

Possible loss of employment.

A minor setback if delt with calmly; don't over-react.

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4 - Distant Past EIGHT OF WANDS
Swiftness, a hasty communication. Letter, message.

Too much force applied too suddenly. Very rapid rush, but too quickly passed and expended. Violent but not lasting. Swiftness. Rapidity. Courage, boldness, confidence, freedom, warfare. Violence, love of open air, fild sports, gardens, meadows. Gnerous, subtle, eloquent, yet somewhat untrustworthy. Rapacious, insolent oppressive. Theft and robbery, according to dignity.

Success of your enterprise.

Calculated risks pay off.

Initiative and an individual approach secure success. A strong position is maintained in spite of rivals.

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5 - Goal 15 THE DEVIL - Self-awareness
Materiallity, material force, material temptation; sometimes obsession, especially if associated with THE LOVERS.

The Devil is one of the most striking figures of the pack; a macabre (in some packs androgynous) figure, his image dominates the card. Man is represented by the two figures tethered to his pedisal. But look carefully, their bonds are not secure and they could easily slip through them.

This card holds a warning: the individual is not trapped, but merely thinks he is. You can liberate yourself from the chains that bind you and beat the devil within. The Devil never disappears entirely, but you can counteract his influence by being aware of your weaknesses. Don't rely on others or allow yourself to be tempted into lazy, self destructive ways.

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6 - Near Future QUEEN OF SWORDS
A graceful woman of grey hair and light-brown eyes. Intensely perceptive, keen observation, subtle, quick, confident, often perserveringly accurate in superficial things, graceful, fond of dancing and balancing. Ill-dignified, cruel, sly, deceitful,unreliable, though with a good exterior.

The Queen's severity suggests someone who has suffered. She may literally represent a widow or merely someone who has suffered a loss.

She is associated with sadness but she has known considerable happiness in the past. She is generous, kind, quick-witted and capable. Her faults are a tendency to be narrow minded and to nag.

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7 - You 20 JUDGMENT - Transformation
Final decision, judgment, sentence. Determination of a matter without appeal on its plane.

An angel summons men from their graves. The figure appears to be offering atonement for past mistakes and the possibility of a new beginning. Misdemeanours are being exposed and absolved, allowing sinners to be transformed and to live their lives on a higher plane of existence

This card calls for self-analysis. It suggests that if you examine your faults and weaknesses, awareness of them will transform you and make you more sympathetic, less resentful and therefore more humanitarian. Perhaps you need to forgive and forget; bitterness can be a canker of the spirit. Be careful that no one is taking unfair advantage of you, but also be honest with yourself, consider your own actions. These may be adversely affecting other people. If this is the case, the consequences are not irremediable. The symbolism of ressurection in this card indicates a second chance.

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8 - Influences 1 THE MAGICIAN - Skill, adaptability
Skill, wisdom,adaptation. Craft, cunning, etc.

The Magician presides over all the suits of the Minor Arcana and may call on them to further his own progress and development. His hat bears a horizontal representation of the figure 8 - the figure attributed to Hermes in occultism. The Magician is original, creative and flexible but he is also very cunning and capable of manipulating others for good or ill.

This card suggests that you should not be apprehensive about taking positive and determined action. Weakness of will and an unoriginal approach will impede progress. You are in a strong position to influence others; be compassionate but forceful.

Always depending on neighboring cards. Sometimes occult wisdom.

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9 - Hopes/Fears EIGHT OF CUPS
Success abandoned. Decline of interest in anything.

Tempory success, but without further result. Things thrown aside as soon as gained. Not lasting even in the matter at hand. Indolence is success. Journeying from place to place. Misery and repining without cause. Seeking after riches. Instability according to dignity.

Success for you and your loved ones.

Daydreaming may be harmful.

Accurate decisions require coolness.

A domestic crisis will end.

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10 - Outcome 9 THE HERMIT - Truth, prudence
Wisdom sought for and obtained from above. Divine inspiration, but active as opposed to that of THE LOVERS. In the mystical titles, this card and the HIEROPHANT and the MAGICIAN comprise the three Magi.

Although the Hermit has aquired sage-like wisdom and experience during a long life, he continues to seek truth. His lamp symbolyzes his continual quest for knowledge. Occaisionally he may withdraw from the world but he also realizes that too much knowledge can become a responsibility, and is therefore willing to put it to practicle use by counselling others.

The Hermit stresses the value of wisdom; he may use this either to his benifit or that of other people. He warns you never to assume you know everything there is to know. Keep an open mind in all situations and be receptive to new developments. Perhaps you should withdraw and assess your situation critically. Be cautious in your actions and discriminating in your choice of friends and colleagues. The Hermit's ability to stand back from a situation allows him to remain flexible and avoid stubborness.

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January 29 2004

Reading done at a friend's house in the wee hours of the morning.

Queen of Pentacles
crossed by King of Swords
Star above
Hermit below
Knight of Swords past
Knight Pentacles future

King of Wands
Lovers
4 of Wands
Knight of Wands


February 8, 2004

Upon thinking while shuffling about meeting on the "mountain" . . . what will occur between me n my friend if we met together on Gospel Rock . . .

* Ace of Cups *

The card fell out of the shuffling actually quite gracefully in a slow way.

Another card fell out (maybe I'm just clumsy!)

* Judgement aka Aeon *

Question: Theme: The relationship between me n my friend - "Why are you/me so difficult?"

Strength VIII (aka Lust)

Crossed by Chariot VII

3 Cups above

2 Staffs reversed below

8 Pentacles past

Lovers reversed future

 

Knight of Swords

Magician I

Page of Cups

8 of Staffs

 

Feb 14, 2004

Ace of Wands (reversed)
Crossed with Star XVII
Fool above 0
Empress below III
10 Staffs past
2 Swords future (reversed)

2 Pentacles
Heirophant V (reversed)
Ace of Swords (reversed)
Knight of Staffs

um... methinks we needs to talk


Ability to state verbally feelings (reversal indicates the in-ability of verbalizing)
just remember that we are all stars
Conscious fool, unafraid to go in uncharted territory
Prompted by the subconscious Goddess VoiceLight
Past pattern of relating in a state of being overwhelmed
Truce of each other's realities (reversal ? i need a hand here...)

My internal life is in a state of material flux, up and down it goes
My external life learning from an influence (reversal has an ANTI-monk look to it!)
Hopes/Fears of delineating who/what I really am (wanting a balance between self definement and the fluidity to adapt and transform)
So here's this knight with a big talking stick coming up over the hill. . .

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