Todays tarot cards

 

7 of Swords: Isis' lament. Warning, good advice, instructions, mysterious protection. Plans in motion against me.

4 of Swords: Horus' revenge. Sense of isolation, withdrawal, solitude. Can also mean prison (physical or symbolic).

8 of Cups: Papyrus buds. Illusions, odd visions, fancies, unlikely plans, unrealized potential, growth not fully recognized or understood. 

Todays tarot cards

Cards for today

Todays tarot cards

Todays tarot cards

Todays tarot cards

 

These are not cards I tend to draw often so admit I had to look up a couple of the meanings.

 

The Star - By the book, it means inspiration and confidence. From the imagery of the card, my intuition spoke to me about balance of Heaven and Earth, of spirit and mundane concerns. Of imagination and practical issues.

 

The Ace of Pentacles -  A very positive card about new beginnings, vitality, and wealth. Amun, the All or the Eqyptian equivalent of God is represented by the Atef headdress at the top of the card. He is literally reaching out and showering me with everything I want and need.

 

The Lovers - All about partnerships and often a choice between potential partners, not necessarily romantic. It also indicates the duality of male/female within us all.

 

An interesting draw that seems to be advising me to find more of balance within my life in order to prosper and find the right partner.

Todays tarot cards

Todays tarot cards

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Samhain cards

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Finally got the image settings right... I think lol

This is my busiest business season, but at least the cards will be here for me to interpret at another time.

Todays cards

 

Finally figured out how to adjust the image size when I post from my tablet! 

This is my busiest time of year for my online stores, so I may not always have the time to write the full reading here - at least I'm keeping up with daily pulling cards and posting them! Small victories :) 

Todays Tarot cards

Todays cards

Todays tarot cards

 

The 2 of Wands. Twos of any suit mean balance or partnership. The 2 of wands usually indicates intellectual matters - keeping a level head.

Queen of Pentacles - I often see this card as me and it or the High Priestess usually comes up in readings representing me. Generally though, The Queen of Pentacles, like all the court cards, often stands for an actual person in life representing a woman, likely with dark hair and dark eyes. It can also represent energetic influences in our lives. The energy of the Queen of Pentacles is very feminine; hearth, home, motherhood.  This card can indicate that you will be spending time, money, and energy on your home - which I have been working on home improvements.

King of Swords - Very, very masculine energy or force in my life. Often represents a man with strong opinions in my life. 

Not actually sure how this reading relates to me, though interesting that extreme masculine and extreme feminine cards came up with a card of balance - perhaps it's trying to tell me to find a balance between both energies that are within me.

Todays Tarot cards

 

Queen of Swords - She holds the sword defensively in front of her which always speaks to me of defending your actions or trying to make your case in an argument.

Knight of Chalices - The Knight is also a fighter and the chalices represents emotions. Combined with the Queen, my argument might be an emotionally charged one and the cards seem to be warning me to be on guard.

The 8 of Pentacles again - this one has been coming up for me a lot lately (and I randomly insert cards drawn into separate places in the deck and shuffle well). As previously stated, to me this one means financial ventures just starting to grow and not fully realized. 

I am not certain how this relates tot he first 2 cards, though I have had a few negative comments about my business lately that are bothering me, though I know I cannot do anything to sway anyone's opinions and have done the best I am able to in all situations. Perhaps these cards are telling me to stay guarded but not to let them get me too emotionally charged and to allow my growth to continue.  

Todays Tarot cards

 

I tend not to draw swords very often - not sure why though perhaps its due to their dealing with intellectual matters and (I think) I have that area fairly well balanced.

The 3 of Swords shows 1 item standing out above the others - an issue that perhaps is annoying or upsetting me that intellectually I know I need to deal with, but perhaps haven't fully yet. It often indicates a sorrow or loss too.

The 2 of Swords is an indicator of balance needed in the situation - to try to see things from both sides and not be judgmental. It might also indicate a partnership.

The 4 of cups is a card of emotion with Nehkbet the Vulture Goddess. It is a reminder to not get too carried away by wishful thinking and to stay focused on the now. To focus on my strengths and not get too carried away by what might have been or what might be.

It seems the cards are telling me to stay focused on the now and keep careful track of things so they don't get ahead of me.  As Halloween is my busy season, this is very good advice to remember! I'm often completely frazzled by the time Halloween is over.

Todays Tarot cards

Todays cards

 

1 of Cups. Cups deal with emotions and the ace of cups is a powerful positive omen for items relating to love, happiness, affection and new beginnings.

8 of Pentacles - Financial growth still to be developed. Haven't come to fruition yet as the lotus flowers are still buds at the end of the staff.

Page of Pentacles - Need to attend to financial records (my taxes are coming due) in order for the growth to continue.  

I seem to be getting a theme with several of the same cards coming up all week. 

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The Knight of Wands makes another appearance today. Beyond its other meaning, it is a traveler, an adventurer. An indication of moving forward with confidence that will help me on my goals.

The Devil isn't a bad card as most fear. It is a symbol of bondage but often this bondage is metaphoric and internal. This card reminds you to look beyond superficial appearances and to go deeper into the truth and meaning of a situation. You hold the keys to your own freedom - you just have to choose.

Temperance is a symbol of balance - literally balancing your life and an indicator you may be neglecting some area of it such as friends, family or play time, often in favor of career or too many irons in the fire keeping you away from things that are really important in life. Combined with the Knight and Devil, perhaps it's telling me to take more time for adventure, fun and family.

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The Hanged Man indicates a sacrifice - something you have to give up in order to move forward. Not usually a physical sacrifice (though it can indicate letting go of physical property), but letting go of the past, old ideas, or something you think you really, really need but probably really, really don't.

The Knight of Wands is a clever man, usually a contemporary to you, that is literally a rescuer. For women, this might literally be her Prince Charming riding in to take her away. Along with the Hanged Man, I think it is an indication to sacrifice the idea of a man to come to my aid or the idea of a traditional relationship - my sacrifice for being single and building my business instead of a social life.

The 6 of Cups is a card of nostalgia. Of looking back on what was, sometimes to the detriment of the future. Combined with the other cards, it is an indication to let go of an old relationship or love and move forward. I do find myself thinking often of an ex - not that I would want that relationship back, but just in terms of nostalgia. Of wondering how he is, what is he doing, is he okay. The cards seem to be telling me to let it go and move on.

Todays tarot reading

 

The blogger app for android doesn't let me change the image size, so I'm adding the photos in the am when I draw the cards, then going back to edit the photo size and add meanings. I think this will work :) Now onto the meaning of the cards:

The 8 of Pentacles is a card of financial growth. As you can see, the papyrus staff in the center has buds at the top of it, flowers that have not yet fully bloomed just as the financial abundance this card indicates (via pentacles) has not yet fully grown. 

The 4 of Wands indicates intellectual ideas being blocked, either by myself or by others. It's the nay-sayers or that nagging voice in your head that says you cannot and literally bars your way or holds you back. 

The Lovers indicates a choice that is mine to make. You (as the man in the image) is standing at a bend in the road and can either turn left or right - choose the sun (the scarab) or the moon - dark or light. Together with my other cards, I think it is indicating I can choose to keep holding myself back financially or go break thru the blocks and push forward to success and financial growth.

Todays tarot reading

 

The King of Wands usually indicates an older, wiser man. An adviser. It can also indicate a surge of energy that is propelling you forward.

Strength can be physical strength, but more often it indicates strength of will or character.  Strength indicates the importance of mind over matter, and reminds you to focus on what you do want rather than what you don't want in your life. You have the ability to harness your thoughts and to use them for your highest good. Not only do you have the ability; you have the responsibility. So conquer your fears, control your impulses, and never lose patience with yourself or what you are doing.

The 4 of Swords indicates a break from yourself as shown by the swords separating the body at the bottom to the mind represented by the Eye of Horus. It can be a forced break such as an illness, mental or physical, or that you just need to remember to take time for yourself, a break, or vacation.

Todays reading

When I went to shuffle this am, these 2 cards literally leaped out at me wanting me to use them. So I did, of course!

Knave or page of pentacles...the record keeper, especially of financial matters.
Ace of cups...The best of news, especially dealing with emotional matters, but coupled with the pentacles, could indicate money.

The Knave of Pentacles has been showing up a lot for me lately - probably an indicator my taxes are due soon! Hoping the appearance of the Ace today means it will go smoothly and in my favor as I finish them up.

I've started using the Blogger application on my tablet which I also use for meditation in the mornings so is always in my temple with me. This will allow me to include photos of the cards chosen for that day too (though if I can figure out how to change the size of them in the app, it will be easier!). So even if I don't have a chance to write the meanings until later, at least the cards and the record of what I drew will be there! The very wrinkled cloth you see under them is a natural linen napkin that I wrap my deck in when not in use.

Daily 5 Card Reading

Work: Six of Wands. Riding triumphantly. Bearer of great news. Hard work being recognized and coming to fruition.

Home: The Hanged Man.  Self sacrifice. Opportunity to gain perspective. Taking a voluntary step back to move forward.

Unexpected: Two of Swords. Stalemate. Indecision. Not moving forward (when I could).

My Role: Seven of Cups. Being overwhelmed by choices (so not taking action as indicated by the 2 of swords), but needing to move forward after weighing those choices practically.

Outcome: Ace of Pentacles. Prosperity and material gains. Financial freedom, a winfall.

Today's 5 Card Tarot Reading

Work: Four of Swords - Recharging batteries. Take some time to regroup and recuperate before charging back into battle.
Home: Page of Pentacles - I should receive some good news that will bring good fortune into my life - maybe financial.
Unexpected: Six of Cups - a blast from the past. perhaps an old love or associate returning.
My Role: The Moon - don't jump to conclusions.
Outcome: Ten of Swords - the outcome is determined by the choices I make. Be careful to not be mislead and to be realistic.

Daily 5 card reading

Home: 10 of Cups. Happiness & stability in home life.
Work: 7 of Cups. Many choices. Feeling overwhelmed.
Unexpected: Death. Major change and transformation. Releasing what I do not need.
My Role: 6 of Cups. Something or someone from the past coming back.
Outcome: Tower. A situation collapsing, coming to an end, unable to support itself.

Not the best of readings today as it seems like business issues are at hand. Nothing is unavoidable though, so time to get to work and fix issues before they collapse around me.

Daily 5 Card Reading

Home: Growth in a relationship.
Work: Moving into better times, though taking our experiences with us.
Unexpected: Financial Success & stability. Possibly and inheritance.
My Role: The Devil. Self-indulgence. Overspending.
Outcome: Happiness, victory, abundance. Literally, my cup runenth over.

Several cards recently have indicated an inheritance. Though my grandmother recently crossed over, I do not believe I am named in her will (or that she had much to leave), but then it did come up in the "unexpected" category - so who knows.

5 Card Daily Reading

Home: Temperance. Moderation. Balancing of Emotions.
Work: Three of Swords. Quarrels, Separation. Dissolution of a partnership.
Unexpected: Ten of Pentacles. Inheritance. Saving money.
My Role: Ace of Cups. The fulfillment of my emotional needs.
Outcome: The Star. Hope and optimism. Have faith.

5 Card Daily Reading

Work: Eight of Swords. Fear preventing me from moving forward. Look with clarity to solve the situation.
Home: Six of Wands. Bearer of great news. Renowned. Getting well deserved admiration.
Unexpected: Wheel of Fortune. A positive change of fortune.
My Role: Queen of Swords. Strong. Inner strength.
Outcome: The Hanging Man. Gaining a fresh perspective.

5 Card Daily Reading

Home: The Emperor. Financial stability. A reminder to make decisions based on facts, not emotions.
Work: Two of Swords. A stalemate situation. One where I'm afraid to move or decide.
Unexpected: Queen of Wands. Always busy with lots of projects in progress.
My Role: Seven of Wands. I can win thru any situation by staying calm & basing decisions on facts.
Outcome: Ace of Swords. A powerful card of victory & triumph over difficulties. I have the ability to overcome any setbacks and adversity.

I've seen similar themes lately in my readings of triumph over adversity, making decisions based on facts. As I am facing a few very crucial issues at the moment, this seems like a very good omen and that I need to move forward instead of hiding or trying to avoid the situation (which I admit I have been doing for the most part).

5 Card Reading

Trying out the Gilded Tarot deck for a change and doing it's 5 card daily reading.

1. Work: Three of Wands. Moving forward & making progress on my plans.
2. Home: Five of Wands. Arguments, disagreements, battles.
3. Unexpected: Seven of Cups. Lots of choices that can be distracting, but easily chosen if I focus.
4. My Role: Ten of Swords. The end of a difficult situation, but one that will move me forward.
5. Outcome: Seven of Wands. Battles, but ones I can win.

I've been playing with this deck for a few days now and the 3, 5 and 7 of wands keep coming up. I believe they indicate my current pattern - fighting to move forward but battles I can win.