The Crown Spread—For Finding Yourself
Ahead of you are the majestic figures of the High Priestess and the Magician, sat in the Throne Room of the Most Ancient of Mysteries. You approach them and at the same time realise they are approaching you. All is one, and you are one with the journey itself. You look around for the last remaining card, the seventy-eighth card of the deck, the enigmatic Fool. And at that very moment, you find yourself.
Soundtrack for the Journey
“Bad” (U2)
Take all the cards in the deck. You now have found your full deck of possibilities.
Review your journal and the spreads so far.
Consider all that you have changed in your life in so short a time.
Shuffle the deck.
Ask the question, “Who am I and what is the universe?”
Find the Fool card in the deck. The two cards either side of the Fool are the answer to your question. Which way around they are is now totally up to you.
The Mysteries • The Light Is Not the Source
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Resonances Numerology: 2 Astrology: Moon Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: There are mysteries beyond mysteries, and I am constantly revealed to myself. Meditation: “The full moon on a clear night gives off enough illumination to show the way home. Be subtle like the moon and you too will see what needs to be seen to take you home safely.” |
The Lesson of the High Priestess
Have a look at the High Priestess, Empress, Temperance, Star, and World cards. They all show (on most decks) female figures—what are the qualities of the feminine in each of these? How do they differ? We’ll ignore the Justice card, as whilst it depicts a female figure it is not exclusively a feminine archetype—something we cover in Tarosophy but don’t have space to look at here.
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates that unknown forces are at work behind the scenes. You must not assume that everything has been made clear to you. In financial matters, whilst the High Priestess appears to hold the law, there is much that is not revealed. It is a card that speaks of unwelcome secrecy. On the positive side, this card shows that you can trust your intuition where you have experience in matters in order to make the right decision.
Healthwise this card indicates the depths of your inner wisdom and the importance of intuition. It is a card of healing from deep sources. When this card appears in a health reading, it symbolises assistance from one who is powerfully in touch with his or her intuition and emotions. It is not a card of instant or rapid change; you must also allow for time to pass.
In Relationships this card indicates a profound connection at a deep level between the people involved. It shows that there are hidden currents drawing from their past into the present and future. This card shows that both parties have lessons to learn whilst they establish their relationship. It is also a card of potential; however, it requires discretion and care in order for fulfillment to be achieved.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates how important it is to go with the flow of our own intuition. In life or whilst travelling, sometimes we find a current to which we can surrender and follow. It is time for you to take the path between the extremes—follow your instincts.
In Education this card indicates expertise and experience in a deep and profound manner. This is a card of teaching and wisdom. If you are a student, it indicates that you must continue to follow your path even if not all is clear at the present time. For teachers, this card shows how your teaching goes beyond the classroom and into life itself.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card symbolises the hidden teachings of the world. We encounter the high priestess in moments of revelation and enlightenment and her wisdom is profound and life-changing. When this card appears in self-development or spiritual questions, it indicates the possibility of initiation.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Being extroverted and forceful
2. Gossiping and telling everybody all your innermost secrets
3. Being very loud; being discreet today is not for you
4. Being tactless and compromising others’ privacy by doing this
Connect to Your Card
Act mysteriously all day. Consult your cards. Be enigmatic. Give riddles rather than responses.
The High Priestess Says
“I am a vessel full of mystery and hidden wisdom. Plunge the depths of my inner space and you will encounter revelation. From this will come a healing of the unconscious. You need to realign with your divine self to uncover your true purpose.”
Keywords
Revelation, mystery, enlightenment, depths, hidden inner space, insight, esotericism, soul, containment, potential, mystery, stillness, wisdom, secrets, intuition, discretion, clairvoyance, inspiration, prophetic, unconscious, healer, silence, tenacity.
The Magick • There Can Be Only One
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Resonances Numerology: 1 Astrology: Mercury Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: In the magic of the world and the universe, my self is the most magical machine of all. Meditation: “We never stop learning as long as we live; we are surrounded all our life by what we need to teach us all we need to know.” |
The Lesson of the Magician
The Tablet of Union (Enochian) Spread, for Matters of Protection
This magical and advanced spread is for questions such as “How do I best protect my job?” or “How do I conclude a matter?”
In the Enochian magical system developed by John Dee and Edward Kelley in 1582–1587, the angels themselves transmitted teachings and communications of a vast and complex nature. In the centre of this system stood the Watchtowers of the Elements, and an array of thirty Aethyrs the angels inhabited and passed through when travelling from one world into another.
To comprehend this vast system, a Tablet of Union was given, where a simple synthesis of the elements could be viewed and from which all followed. Here we take that elemental root to create a 25-card spread that gives the absolute basics of a situation—ensuring all sides are seen, whether to protect ones assets or to get a comprehensive overview of a tricky situation.17
Enochian Spread
1. Where is this situation coming from, ultimately?
2. What is the simple idea that captures the heart of this event?
3. What is this trying to teach me?
4. How can I best bring it to conclusion safely?
5. Where can I best bring down my ambition/passion into this situation?
6. What needs communicating?
7. What is free to move?
8. How can I best maintain my emotional stability?
9. What must I see in order to know the reality of this event?
10. Where can I best spend my time?
11. Where am I safest?
12. Where is clarity and expression to be best discovered?
13. What is free to be felt?
14. Where might I come unstuck?
15. Where is the source of tension and conflict to be fought out?
16. What value needs to be drawn upon to protect those in this situation?
17. What is the simplest way of seeing what is going on?
18. What can I do about where I feel pinned down?
19. What is this situation trying to achieve in reality and manifestation?
20. What fire needs putting out immediately? What needs to be dealt with first?
21. What spark can I rescue from this position?
22. What can I give life by paying attention?
23. How can I bring my own resources and feelings to bear in this situation?
24. What will assure long-term success and protection?
25. What is the ultimate message I must live?
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates organisational skills and the ability to manage your environment. You must ensure you have all your resources gathered together and understand the direction to which you must take them. This card shows how you can channel grand visions into realistic manifestation. It is a card of the skilled businessperson and indicates your will to succeed in a reading. In a predictive sense this card shows eventual mastery and success.
Healthwise this card indicates willpower and a marshalling of your forces towards recovery or better health. This is a card that symbolises commitment to the goal or target in mind. You cannot rely on others—your success lies in your own hands at this time.
In Relationships this card indicates a powerful drive within the relationship and a coming together of different aspects to make a single whole. Whilst it may be dramatic, there is a slight warning that communications could be tricky or changeable. This may not be a relationship you can quite pin down.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates constant change and the ability to respond to whatever life presents. It is a card of the adept or experienced adventurer who can meet all obstacles with skill and drive. It indicates success and powerful assistance in all questions of travel and lifestyle. You need only ensure that you have the will to carry yourself forward and all will be well.
In Education this card indicates teaching by example and experimentation. It shows how we can learn by following the examples and teachings of the others, however we must also forge our own path in our studies. It is a card of the maverick or individual who takes a new path.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card is the card of magic, pure and simple. It is when we use our will to make changes in our life and our life mirrors our inner self perfectly. This is a card of ambition and divine will aligned so that we become a channel of higher forces. There is no doubting the Magician.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Not wanting to learn
2. Not making the most of the technology that is at your disposal
3. Not focusing on the task at hand
4. Being very nervous and ill at ease
Connect to Your Card
Practice your skills. Get better at something. Learn. Teach. Demonstrate. Present.
The Magician Says
“It’s all in the know-how! You need to use all the resources around you to attain the success you deserve. The perfect blend of intellect, willpower, concentration, organisational skills, and action alongside that flair of innovation and creative potency will magically materialise what you desire!”
Keywords
Success, originator, creative, organisational skills, ability, willpower, skill, self-confidence, vision, decision, action, initiative, power, concentration, intellect, tradition, intuition, agility, wit, craft, potency, conduit, focus, adaptability, resourceful, power, channelling, conducting, improvisation, adept.
Finding Yourself Infinitely Resourceful • A Place of Wealth
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Resonances Numerology: 69/6 Astrology: Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: I am the seed of all that can be created. Meditation: “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” Allow yourself to be like the little acorn; know that you will grow forever upwards and fulfill your destiny.” |
The Lesson of the Ace of Pentacles
The Well of Untapped Reserves, for Matters of the House of Resources
This new method for today answers such questions such as “What am I missing?”, “What can I do?”, and “How can I make it happen?”
This unique spread puts to use not only the symbol and image of a house—but your actual house or apartment itself! It is specifically designed as a self-reading, although if performed on behalf of a client, you can do it as written, or map out (with the client) his or her house and use it as a layout. In Jungian terms, the house is a symbol of the self, and the locations in a house often appear in dreams, indicating aspects of the self. Here we also take the physical locations as representing functions.
Take your deck and shuffle whilst standing in whatever place you regard as the “centre” of your house or apartment. Take out the first card and lay it somewhere in the space around you, saying:
1. This is the card that tells me exactly what I have.
Now move to the next room or area of your property, and lay out a card according to the function of that location. I have given some examples below:
2. Kitchen: This is the card that tells me what nourishes me.
3. Study: This is the card that tells me what I can yet learn.
4. Children’s room: This is the card that tells me what delights me.
5. Bedroom: This is the card that tells me what will give me rest and relaxation.
6. Basement: This is the card that tells me what is hidden from which I may
draw upon.
7. Attic: This is the card that tells me what I can still aim for.
8. Hallway: This is the card that tells me how I will get there.
The Floor Plan Self-Reading
You can use your own imagination for this reading, and have fun with it. You can lay down more than one card in any particular area and then go back through your property reading the cards. Be careful with this reading not to lose any cards or perform the reading when lots of other people or animals are passing through the place!
Whilst the bathroom card may indicate what you must “flush away,” please be careful not to get your cards wet or damp! Similarly, whilst it is fun to be clambering into the attic to receive a card that otherwise would not make itself known, be careful!
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates good fortune lies ahead and wealth awaits you. Although this is only the seed of a new beginning, it contains great potential for financial reward. The Ace of Pentacles is an excellent card in all questions of career and finance. It may also indicate a helping hand is being offered you which you should accept.
Healthwise this card indicates the root of health from which you can build. You must concentrate on the smallest things and work towards a brighter future. Whilst the journey ahead is long, you can make a new beginning at this time.
In Relationships this card indicates the beginnings of a stable and realistic relationship. You should consider where you wish to go from this point, as there is a window of opportunity to change course. This card also signifies the financial aspects of relationship and the rewards at that level. The appearance of this card shows that there is still further potential to work towards a positive result.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates great new beginnings and the potential to gain reward in your pursuits. Although this is merely the start of a new journey, the seeds of success are already planted in the future. You may not be given immediate rewards, but you should take care of what is presented to you.
In Education this card indicates a realistic attitude and the commencement of something which will be financially rewarding. However, it can also indicate the need to choose the most practical and realistic course possible. This is a down-to-earth card that requires you to get real.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card symbolises the creation of all matter and the wealth of opportunity it presents to our experience. We are the senses of the entire cosmos and we should decide to give it a treat to remember!
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Not investing in your future security
2. Turning down that lucrative deal you have been offered
3. Not buying a lottery ticket
4. Refusing the support you have been offered
Connect to Your Card
Plant a seed—whether literally or one of an idea. Have a fresh start at something new.
The Ace of Pentacles Says
“There is a material opportunity in the making that is not yet fully formed. You must be open and receptive to material reward; good times could be awaiting you. Now is the time to set the ball rolling on any venture or transaction, or to court prosperity by merely investing in a solitary lottery ticket.”
Keywords
Wealth, inheritance, windfall, a helping hand, prosperity, contentment, avarice, abundance, economy, felicity, profit, realism, dividend, investment, profit, opportunity, business plan.
Expecting Endless Energy • An Examination of Change
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Resonances Numerology: 55/1 Astrology: Air Signs Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: I am the seed of infinite ideas. Meditation: “If like attracts like, we should take care to make our thinking as kindly as possible. When you wake in the morning, try to think a kind thought to start the day well.” |
The Lesson of the Ace of Swords
Reading the Aces
Today’s card is the unequivocal Ace of Swords. In most decks this is a straightforward image, a single sword, held upright and sharp! As an ace, it is a “seed,” a nascent possibility, barely connected to the cards that follow. It is just the potential, but absolutely pure In the world of swords, this is exactly the place they like to be: singular, decisive, cutting, and purposed. The Ace of Swords is pure thought and pure intellect—the thought before the thought even gets clothed in images or actions.
In a reading, we can read this as the germ of an idea, the seed of a thought, the beginning of a new purpose. It requires nurturing—but each of the aces of the suits all require different forms of nurturing.
- Ace of Swords—requires grounding to grow
- Ace of Pentacles—requires space to grow
- Ace of Cups—requires channelling to grow
- Ace of Wands—requires … ?
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates leadership, fresh ideas, and victory. This is a card of the ultimate force being applied and the taking of complete responsibility. It shows that your idea is true and will cut through all obstacles ahead. This is a powerful and simple card that suggests you already know what to do; the timing is right to take action. It can also show a downsizing is required.
Healthwise this card indicates swift and decisive action must be taken. In mundane matters it can simply signify the birth and the beginning of a new current of life. However, this card shows generally that we must take our own life in our hands and make decisions in order to move forwards. As with all the aces, this card shows a window of opportunity has opened, requiring immediate action.
In Relationships this card indicates the need to communicate clearly and to establish in reality your own thinking about what is required from the relationship. The appearance of this card shows the timing is right to take action, even if it appears somewhat forthright. It is a card that suggests we must take the rose by the stem, even if we will be damaged by its thorns.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates direct action and clear determination. You must be forceful and sudden in your actions and followthrough with whatever consequences arise. This card is saying “come hell and high water”; you should heed its call. Now is not the time for passive acceptance—the door is open and it is you who must walk through it. In lifestyle questions this card shows simplification and cutting back on your involvements.
In Education this card indicates clarity and a cutting away of all that is muddled. You must achieve simplicity and a clear view ahead. In all other matters of education, this card is entirely positive and signals the potential of great success in your chosen study.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card is the root of all our thoughts about the universe. It is our mental sphere and shows its use to guide our decisions in a state of clarity. However it can also show the danger and damage that result from misapplication of thought. Logic has its limits, and it is important that we work from all the aces, not just one.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Not making clear your future objectives.
2. Not speaking up for yourself at a crucial moment. Remember,
you only get one chance most of the time.
3. Just not thinking full-stop.
4. Not being true to yourself.
Connect to Your Card
Resolve a situation that is on your mind ensuring you have clarity in all dealings.
The Ace of Swords Says
“You possess enough verbal incision to cut though any obstacles at the moment, a new blade cuts sharp, and those who cross your path just now should take care that you do not cut straight through them with your acerbic wit. You are prone to not suffering fools gladly so when you decide the time has come to embark on a new initiative, people had better keep out of your way.”
Keywords
Movement, champion, victory, leadership, birth, power, fresh ideas, force, timing, radical change, intellect, conquest, activity, traditional, authority, triumph, initiative, force, affliction, execution, clarity, justice, truth, brain-storming, ideas, pre-meditation, premise, announcement.
Imagining Boundless Creativity • The Creation of Dreams
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Resonances Numerology: 41/5 Astrology: Water Signs Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: I am the seed of compassion and perfection. Meditation: “Love, there is nothing more to say.” |
The Lesson of the Ace of Cups
Learning to Read Fluently
The more you practice your reading skills—as with any other skill—the more you will see improvements. You can, however, practice and rethink your fluency when delivering a reading by using the following practice. Take a moment to look at today’s card, the Ace of Cups. You will see a number of images which also relate to the keywords of this card, for example, creativity.
Begin to speak out loud describing this card, perhaps using the four layers we looked at previously during our seventy-eight days, starting from the literal. As you speak, start to use those linking words we spoke of earlier. The aim is to not let the sentence end. Obviously this is not the way we usually speak, however it can encourage a narrative flow and fluency when speaking in everyday circumstances.
Here is an example:
“ Looking at this card I can see how the water flows and the hand holds the cup whilst there is a bird and a sea of deep water which represents the emotions and the bird is flying down bringing with it a blessing of grace so that the cup can continue to flow new emotions into even the most stagnant situations because there are many times in your life where you will need to know that there is no end to your resources and capability to heal so you can find that there is an infinite depth when considering your own emotions when … ”
Sometimes practising this method whilst gazing on a tarot card can also reveal new insights from your unconscious.
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates a breakthrough that will come in a most rewarding way. You will achieve satisfaction without effort, and there will be an ease and powerful flow to your projects. It is important at this time to follow the flow where it is strongest and be prepared for a sudden acceleration of events.
Healthwise this card indicates all the good things related to health. There is an ease of motion leading to healing. This is the most perfect card to receive in health-related questions because it signifies blessings and abundance.
In Relationships this card indicates a powerful depth of feeling involved in the present circumstances. It shows how love can become its own blessing and lead to an opening of intimacy. In mundane terms, this card signifies weddings and celebrations. It can also signify the birth of a child.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates peace and compassion. It shows a gentle current is at work on which you can write easily and accomplish your vision with no effort. The Ace of Cups also shows how authentic actions and activities are often blessed beyond your original expectations. Be true to your own feelings in the matter of this question and all will be well.
In Education this card indicates a deep connection to your chosen subject and a breakthrough in your understanding. It can also show emotional support from others whilst you are engaged in your research. Whilst this is not a practical or intellectual card, it is an important aspect of learning and teaching—to be emotionally connected and enthusiastic about the subject matter.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card illustrates divine blessing when the heart is most open to receive grace. The Ace of Cups shows a profound force is at work within your current circumstances. Whilst this can be overwhelming, there is a call to surrender to the flow.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Not letting your emotions flow out/repressing them
2. Not using your emotions for the creative process
3. Not responding emotionally to the sensitivity of those close to you
4. Hanging on to old hurts from the past
Connect to Your Card
Simply give of yourself all day, whatever anyone wants or whenever you can give a blessing.
The Ace of Cups Says
“Recall the first heady fever of first love and the emotional force and passion that drove you on. Remember your feelings of first love and how you possessed such hope for the future; you wished it would stay like this forever. Well, that is me, and when I come into your life you will discover the renewal of your capacity to feel.”
Keywords
Motion, breakthrough, love, joy, beauty, health, renewal, imagination, creativity, peace, compassion, blessing, intimacy, emotional force, intuition, marriage, motherhood, fertility, contentment, abundance, unrequited love, feasting, inconstancy, inspiration, enthusiasm, sanction, tear-jerker, feelings, sensitivity.
Working Towards Absolute Accomplishment • The Expression of Will
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Resonances Numerology: 27/9 Astrology: Fire Signs Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: I am the seed of all that I can be. Meditation: “If you have an idea, always act upon it. If it is something you truly believe in, you cannot lose, even if it does not lead to success. Never stop striving for what you want.” |
The Lesson of the Ace of Wands
Making Your Point Clearly
There are so many things said during a tarot card reading that it is almost impossible without a recording to remember every aspect of the reading. In fact, most people will only remember seven to nine key points of a reading. Whilst working through your interpretation and delivery, you should be aware of at least five key points you wish to make during your reading. You should then return to these five key points during a five-minute summary of the reading to conclude the session.
It is always helpful to give your querent an image of the reading; for example, a digital photograph which can be sent afterwards via e-mail or a full recording. Be aware that keeping such records may be covered by legislation in your country such as the data protection act, so it is best to check the requirements.
We recommend providing an anchor card for the reading by selecting one particular card and asking the querent to remember some of the features of the card. This will help the person recall more of the overall reading. You can select this card through intuition, one you refer to often during the reading, or one the client finds particularly alluring.
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates high energy and inspiration. Like most of the aces, this is a perfect card to receive for career and finances. It shows new business, invention, and originality. However, it is also a card which tells us that we need to be our own boss and manage our affairs in our own way. This is a card of independent thinking and vision. If you are applying for jobs, this card suggests you must choose something to which you fully agree or work it out for yourself.
Healthwise this card indicates strength and energy with the possibility of new beginnings. It shows that you can make a fresh start and gain enthusiasm for life and new activities. It also suggests that you need to be solely responsible for your own condition at this time.
In Relationships this card indicates birth and the possibility of new beginnings. There is a new energy in the situation of which advantage can be taken. If you take matters into your own hands, there will be new surprises ahead and the release of your vision.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates adventure and excitement. It is a time to be enterprising and start new projects which excite you. The appearance of the Ace of Wands shows a dynamic drive has appeared in your life, and it is time to make rapid progress. The card also shows concentration is required for the things you find most important.
In Education this card indicates a turning point in your studies. You may receive new inspiration or have a creative vision that can be acted upon. This is truly an exciting card to receive in questions of education, for it shows the alignment of your vision to your chosen subject. The result is a dynamic drive igniting a original creation.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card is the card of true will. This card symbolises our true nature and direction in life. It requires that we make focused decisions based on our highest ideals. When we are most truly ourselves and following our own direction, divine providence comes to our assistance.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Being negative and gloomy
2. Not believing in the magic of potentials
3. Giving in to apathy and weariness
4. Giving up when you have only just begun
Connect to Your Card
Support others in every way by word and deed. Be encouraging all day.
The Ace of Wands Says
“You are not happy to stay where you are at the moment; there is an urge to set out and do something new. This could be making that decision to move to a new neighbourhood, start a new career. You are full of a pioneer spirit that drives you on at the moment, you must make the first move to get you moving. Believe in your vision, it may be the making of you!”
Keywords
Advancement, new business, birth, career, drive, energy, birth, turning point, inspiration, invention, ignition, new beginnings, originality, trigger, spark, spur, incentive, adventure, creative vision, fresh start, creation, invention, enterprise, principle, source, family, origin, strength.
Finding the Beginning at the End • Spiritual Freedom
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Resonances Numerology: 22/4 (0) Astrology: Uranus Kabbalah: |
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Quick Connections Affirmation: In laughter and learning I find there is nothing more to do. Meditation: “Men and women who know themselves are no longer fools; they stand on the threshold of the Door of Wisdom.” (Havelock Ellis) |
The Lesson of the Fool
The Immanent Tarot Method, for Matters of Spirit and Vision
This profound method seeks to answer such questions such as ”What is the universe about?”, “Is there a God/dess?”, etc. Although it would be nice to provide a conclusive spread to such grand questions about the universe and our role within it, this method simply gives an exercise to practice experiencing the immanence of the world through tarot.
Take a major arcana card. Place it by your bed and for seven nights, visualise it before sleep, leaving it face-up. Record any dreams. For the seven days following that, take the card and turn it face-down at night. Turn it up in the morning, and see if you can observe the card in your daily environment. As an example, if it were the Blasted Tower card, you might see a demolition of a chimney on television or in real life. Make a note of the event. For the seven days immediately following, imagine that the whole universe is inside that card, including yourself. Sense that the presence of that card is on the outer edge of everything that is occurring for the whole of that time. Make a note of any observations, experiences, and particularly coincidences.
You may find this exercise promotes intuitive awareness, an increase in strange events and experiences, and even synchronicities—visionary-type experiences of meaningful coincidence.
The Card in Your Life/Reading
Careerwise & Financially this card indicates the paradoxical nature of risk taking. Whilst we cannot make progress by playing it safe all the time, sometimes we must be careful not to risk everything in a foolish endeavour. The Fool shows freedom of choice and usually suggests taking the leap. When hunting for a career, this card signifies more options will be available to you than you’d dare hope.
Healthwise this card indicates freedom and unexpected possibilities. This card signifies a lightness of step and lack of expectation must be adopted for any significant progress to be made. Although you may feel close to the edge, there are still choices available to you on the road ahead.
In Relationships this card indicates trust and faith must be placed in the relationship as it develops. There has to be freedom and optimism for the relationship to be able to grow. You may have to avoid the dog of doubt nipping at your heels; however, this is essential to avoid taking a fall.
In Travel & Lifestyle this card indicates a complete freedom in which no decisions can be made at the present time. Whilst this may liberate you, it can also lead to confusion because there is no clear framework in which to make decisions. The appearance of this card shows that you must be able to enjoy the moment until further events transpire.
In Education this card indicates optimism and opportunity. You could be presented with new and liberating choices and yet have no means by which to judge your response. This card suggests that you live moment to moment, not committing yourself to any long- or intermediate-term plan.
In Spiritual Awareness & Self-Development this card is the absolute symbol of enlightenment. It is both the beginning and end of our journey and indeed the journey itself. The Fool has transcended even total unification to become both all things and no particular thing. This is the true meaning of freedom and illumination.
You are blocking this card today by:
1. Being ruthless and calculating
2. Reacting in a suspicious paranoid fashion with no reason
3. Not making a decision because you need to think about it for a while
4. Not allowing yourself to dream the impossible dream
Connect to Your Card
You know what to do. Just be yourself.
The Fool Says
“You must follow your path to wherever it may take you and trust that you will be looked after along the way. Do not be held back by people who say you are a ‘dreamer’ and nothing good will come of your willful lack of responsibility and sense of duty. If you want to do it, well then do it! Remember that some of the most miraculous inventions were created by people who were labelled as fools.”
Keywords
Frivolity, choice, possibility, innocence, freedom, potential, opportunity, oneness, wonder, optimism, child–like purity, lightness, trust, spontaneity, infatuation, risk, impulsive, faith, folly, delirium, mania, dexterity, adventure, guileless, carefree, innocence, oblivious, unburdened, simplicity, cunning, thoughtfulness, chaos, dreamer, originality, unique, fresh, aspiration, optimism, unplanned, unexpected, irrational, willful, foolish, extravagance, gambler, careless, unformed, pure.