Thanks once again to Seeds of Shakti for this spread. This one was more of a challenge for me to interpret than they usually are.
- Aries signals the start of the cosmic wheel in astrology. What medicine is the wheel birthing for the next 12 months? (Queen of Pentacles) A card about nurturing and being practical and providing financially. This feels very hopeful, given that I’m about to start a new job to which I’ve committed the next five years of my life, and that I’m trying to build a safe, stable life after many years of lacking those things.
- As spring returns, what dormant energy is awakening within me? (Two of Swords) Many of my upcoming decisions will be difficult (when is that not true?), but intuition can help steer a path. This is, in some ways, very generic advice, but it also might feel that way just because it’s such a clear statement of truth. That doesn’t mean it should be discarded.
- As a fire sign, how is Aries kindling my inner spark? (Three of Cups) I would certainly welcome a move toward collaboration and community as implied by this card. That’s certainly one of my main goals as I settle in a new place.
- How can I break through fears that have held me back? (Five of Wands) This is a little bit unclear, but my first reaction to it was that it’s a caution to stay away from unnecessary conflict. I think my natural instinct is toward conflict, and while I’m not sure if I’m afraid of letting go of that, I think my life has been better the more I’ve done that in recent years.
- What will seedlings of inspiration will the new moon bless and germinate? (Ten of Swords) A dead body on the beach with a calm sea and the sun rising. For the second time in my life I find myself at a very low depth, trying to find my way back to the light. And I think I can see it.
- Message from the ancestors. (Seven of Wands) As with several other points in this reading, the message isn’t clear. Some sources describe this card as a person fighting off other wands, but it could also be a person erecting a defensive barrier. I’ll choose to see this as standing up for what I believe in and remaining true to myself, even as I move in what, for me, are some new directions.
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