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...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
The Ace of Swords is the Root of the Powers of Air and has affinity with the energy of Air. It represents inspiration, brilliant ideas and a new mental direction. Out of all the Aces, this one is the one that tends to come up the most in my readings. It really underlines to me the importance of our thoughts - my own belief is that it is our thoughts that create our reality, and so the other suits naturally follow from this one; the Cups tells us that out of our thoughts about how loveable we are, we create the experience of love in our lives; out of our thoughts about what is possible for us, we create opportunities, adventures and experiences and so we have the Wands to inspire us; out of our thoughts about how valuable we are, we create value for ourselves and the Pentacles will count this out for us. The Swords Suit brings in the element of Air and the mental realm. The Ace is the powerful upsurge of ideas, thoughts and decisions that guide our direction. With the Ace we have the most potency and potential, so this is the stage where you need to set and guide your thoughts to create in your life everything that you want to experience - it is the Seed that will be fulfilled by the energy that you pour into it. The Sword is a tool and it is also a weapon. Talk about duality, and balancing on the edge of a knife! Know that your primary focus is what determines the good or ill...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
The Ace of Swords is also known as the Root of the Powers of Air and is representative of the powers of thought, clarity and the world of ideas. As an Ace it holds tremendous power and potential, and has the ability to bring victory and success and also triumph over past difficulties. The Sword is a metaphor for the double-edged power of the mind. Thoughts can build worlds, but they can also destroy them. It is not the Sword itself but the intent behind it. As Swords are ruled by Air, which is the most intangible of the Elements, the speed at which thoughts can change indicates that thoughts can be tricky and hard to grasp and therefore hard to control. So in order to control our thoughts, we need to be aware of our intent at all times - this is the key to managing your experience with the often troublesome Suit of Swords. This card indicates that new ways of thinking and therefore new ways being are possible for you. There is a saying that goes "Change your thoughts, change your life" and this has the power to completely transform your experience. But there is a conflict inherent in this. In order for you to change your patterns of thinking, you will need to overthrow certain of your old beliefs, those that no longer serve you. This is a difficult thing to do, because tied in with those old beliefs is your history, your relationships to others who hold the same beliefs, and your world-view in general. However, the rewards for embarking on a new intellectual...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Swords, Tarot
Known also as the Root of the Powers of Air, the Ace of Swords represents original thought, mental clarity, and the potential of new ideas and idealogies. Your ability to see things clearly and call them by their true names will make friends from some and enemies from others. Not everyone is ready for the truth, so as with all cards in the Suit of Swords, it is a double-edged gift. Words can heal and words can wound, same as ideas really. This card therefore calls for you to use the potential inherent in the Ace, in a responsible way and to trust your judgement in matters where there are two sides calling for your support. All of the Aces have the most potential for power and manifestation - the Power of Air governs the mental realm and therefore speaks to the power of words and ideas. Right now, you have the ability to influence and persuade with your ideas and words, so make good use of this time to work towards and achieve your aims. The Ace of Swords brings to mind the sword of Arthur, Excalibur, which symbolises the responsibility inherent in power. On one side of the sword were engraved the words "Take me!" and on the other side "Cast me away!" So there is a time to take power and a time to walk away from it, because power is not constant but is a fluctuating energy and it can as easily turn against us as it can empower us. What does this mean for you when this card is turned? It means that you...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
The Ace of Pentacles is also referred to as the Root of the Powers of Earth and represents Spring, material success, wholeness and stability. There is a new phase in appreciation of material riches and what that could mean to you and your plans. As a matter of fact, financial improvements are indicated on all levels. You are able to put your powers of manifestation into practice, so that by demonstrating faith in abundance and plenty, you find evidence of it all around you. Practical achievements are highlighted, so if you have been working hard to get ahead or get noticed, then this card is a sign that this will happen for you soon. If you have been feeling scattered emotionally and all at sea, then this card brings a welcome sense of stability, security and safety. Relationships begun now will flourish and be long standing, so pay attention to new acquaintances and make it your business to nourish your relationships as they will bring lasting pleasure. The Aces bring an upsurge of new energy and are the most potent card of any Suit. It brings the potential for realisation of new creations and indicates you should have the resources to bring to reality what you have been creating in the recesses of your mind. Still, it will take patience, persistence and faith to bring in what you have imagined and just like a fragile seed waiting in the dark for the right combination of moisture, light and heat, so your idea will take the same care and mix of circumstances for success to occur. Money becomes available for...
by estellew | Sep 20, 2015 | Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
Known also as the Root of the Powers of Earth, the Ace of Pentacles is a burst of material energy and success. It represents the grounding of the body, providing a stable housing for the Soul to shine. It is a focus on good works and commitment that bring financial success. The Aces always shine with potential, and the Ace of Pentacles is the potential for growth on the material plane. It is a positive sign for anything you wish to gain in the physical sphere, whether that is money, health, contracts, inheritance or property. A new phase is opening up for you, where the possibilities in creating a stable base that will support all areas of your life are now appearing for you. Old ways of relating to your finances, health and home are moving beyond your concern now, and you are becoming more competent and caring in what importance the physical comforts in life can afford you and yours. There is a need to start planning and seeing further into your material needs down the track. It is not about being obsessive about finances, not at all. It is being aware of where you want to be in 1, 5 and 10 years time, and starting to accustom yourself to what you need to have in place in order to move forward in comfort. Life will always throw a curve ball every now and then, and when you have a solid material base to relax back into, it makes all the difference in the world. If there was ever a time when you can set yourself up...
