by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
Known also as the Lord of Prudence, and aligned with the Sun in Virgo, the Eight of Pentacles represents wisdom, care and flowering internal and external richness. This card refers to the beginning of an undertaking, one that requires a delicate touch and a lot of nurturing for it to come to fruition. When one begins a new enterprise, it is important to keep the details to yourself and not tell all and sundry about what you will do and how wonderful it will be. This is a dissipation of the delicate energy of creation which needs protection and not the opinions and doubts of others to crush it. Wait until the idea has solidified on the physical plane before spreading it's seed around. As this card is an Eight, it is the higher octave of the foundational Four, which gives stability and success. So at this stage, the creation is a higher vibration, and more delicate in its conception and execution. It is the card of the apprentice, who is learning a new skill and must practice to refine it. It is an ability that has been discovered and needs development. Often this comes later in life, when it may come as a surprise to have discovered a new interest. An opportunity to expand and increase your skills is possible now, bringing the opportunity for practical gain. After a period of confusion and disillusionment, there is now such clarity and purpose that you are keen to get moving on a project that has opened up for you. You have ideas and enthusiasm to create and grow. An opportunity for...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Uncategorised
The Eight of Cups is aligned with Saturn in Pisces and is also known as the Lord of Abandoned Success. It represents stagnation of energy, turning in on one's thoughts and withdrawing from external efforts. It heralds a time when you need to stop pushing for results out there, and instead need to examine in your life, your past and your personality, what emotions and habits you cling to that no longer provide the return that makes you happy and fills you up. This card often appears when you are spent emotionally - you have been putting your emotional energy into people or circumstances that deplete you and do not reciprocate with an equal or better source to top up your emotional cup. And so now it is time to rebuild your strength and give back to yourself, but also to understand where you went wrong in allowing your efforts and care to be misused or under-appreciated. There is a sense of sadness for opportunities lost and perhaps frittered away, which have arisen from a relaxation of efforts, a habit of trusting blindly and lack of diligence on your part. You realise now that it is time to leave behind certain aspects of your life, but there is a reluctance to move towards what is needed since it is an unknown quantity and therefore viewed with some degree of fear and uncertainty. It is time for you to embark on a search for fulfilment which requires you to find out what really matters to you and it is not what you thought it was in the past. A new...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Major Arcana, Tarot
Arguably the least welcomed card in the whole Tarot, the card of Death is also known as Child of the Great Transformers and Lord of the Gate of Death. It is ruled by Scorpio and represents deep psychological transformation, life-changing turnarounds, and growth. Many people still think the Death card refers to something dreadful in the future, but it is not so. This card is one of the mysteries, and refers to the death of some attitude, belief or way of living that has kept you stuck and living a half life. When the Death card comes along for my clients, I get a little excited because I know they now have the opportunity now to drop their old patterns and prejudices and start to really live! This is a card of change and transformation, and many believe that change is and has to be painful. But you know, change can happen in an instant, it doesn't have to be painful but it does start with a decision, and that may be painful in itself. The decision to let go of the familiar, comfortable and safe parts of life that deliver a feeling of safety, yes, and security too, but they also fool us into thinking that this is as good as life gets and we don't want to rock the boat in case it all disappears. But the thing is, by finding out what really matters to you on a deep level and then deciding to bring that into your life, it will and does transform your existence, and along with that is an increase in energy, focus...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Major Arcana, Tarot
Known also as the Lord of the Gate of Death and Child of the Great Transformers, the Death card is ruled by Scorpio, and so represents transformation and regeneration. It is a serious card, yes, and yet for all that it is still a really positive omen. It brings a new way of being, a rejuvenation of what has become stale and no longer pleasant. Everything in nature must change, must grow, in order to survive and we are no different. Constant growth, improvement, change and flow make the world go around and should be embraced rather than feared. Relationships or other situations that have passed their use-by date will now pass out of your experience. This is not without discomfort or even emotional pain. Most people cling to what they know, rather than face the unknown, even though the unknown may bring freedom and happiness. It's in our nature. So this card comes along now to tell you that you are ready to make the shift - the time is right and you will rejoice at the end of it. The time has come for you where you will awaken as if from a dream, and realise that there are other possibilities for you that you could not see before, even though they may have been right in front of your nose. This reflects the deep unconscious changes that have begun some time ago but are only now rising to the surface of your awareness. So this time is for you to learn the art of letting go, and evolving your experience into a better life and a higher...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Tarot, Wands
The Ace of Wands is also known as the Root of the Powers of Air and has affinity with Fire. It represents creative energy, inspiration and successful ventures. When this Ace turns up in a reading, you can be sure that there will be a great deal of energy available to be used to create something new and vital. It could be a new business venture, a new romance or even the arrival of a child. The spark delivered by the Ace of Wands is highly charged - the Aces contain the most potential power and pure manifestation ability of the Suit to which it belongs. Fire is creative, volatile, fast and furious, and gives any new idea or project a lift that is needed to get anything new off the ground. If you have been feeling stuck, unable to get started, and find yourself procrastinating due to uncertainty, or perhaps you have been restless, dissatisfied and bored with routines, you will find that these tendencies soon pass as much energy, motivation and exciting ideas take hold and move you along. Embarking on an adventure and pursuing a vision are activities favoured by this card - what is your passion? You have the opportunity now to manifest your ideas and dreams into reality. The Ace of Wands means magic is in the air, and what did not exist previously can now be made manifest - the energy of the heavens is drawn down to earth and made real. Inspiration now can take form and be made a reality. There is an element of fatedness to this card - it's...
