Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, my sister and I thought it would be fun to try doing an over-the-phone tarot reading about her ghost. She's been having weird experiences since she first moved into her house, which she bought after the prior owner, Ron, passed away. Lights blinking, water turning on, hearing someone talking, and once the vacuum turned on in the middle of the night. I suppose we have an unusual sense of "fun," but whatever.
Tarot, however, had other plans! By the second card my sister says, "This isn't about Ron, this is me!"
Situation - Nine of Pentacles, Reversed
Dissatisfaction, depression, longing. Having financial security, but not appreciating it due to feeling isolated, and isolation causing depression. We've been under lockdown orders for about a month, which is hard even for us introverts. Keep the focus on gratitude that at least there isn't financial hardship on top of everything else.
Challenges/Obstacles - Five of Pentacles, Reversed
Rebound from financial hardship, letting go of losses. Continue to be conservative and diligent, and things will keep improving. There's always the worry of "what if..." but being prudent with the budget will be a winning strategy. In other words, quit the midnight raids on oldnavy.com!
Root Cause - Two of Cups, Reversed
Loss of balance in a relationship. Mistrust and conflict due to misunderstandings and miscommunication. These are temporary and can be resolved with open communication. With everyone working and learning from home in one small house, wires are bound to get crossed, and frustrations can flare up. Ignoring this card can lead to the reversed Page of Wands outcome below. The Jumper card clarifies the root cause.
Past Influences Still Present - Knight of Pentacles
Conservative masculine energy, someone rational, methodical, responsible, financially stable. Someone who will always take care of their loved ones, and who can always be counted on. A person who goes the straight and narrow path, a common-sense utilitarian. Slow and steady progress. Just happens to describe my sister's husband to a T!
Alternate Outcome - Page of Wands, Reversed
Insecurity, blocked creativity, lack of progress. Vulnerability and fragility. The message here is that it's time to articulate your needs and assert control of your life to avoid this outcome. Directly correlates to the reversed Two of Cups and the Jumper card.
Likely Outcome - Death
Lets' not be too literal here. I mean, we all die at some point, but the message of this card is figurative; it's about transformation and metamorphosis. But not like the caterpillar-to-butterfly kind; more like the Daenerys Targaryen-to-Mother of Dragons kind (that character ultimately went down the wrong path, but I think you get the analogy). Uncomfortable and profound change. You are about to embark on a dramatically new phase in life rooted in calamity that is totally out of your control (worldwide pandemic, anyone?). These are difficult times that will try your soul, but ultimately will contribute to your personal growth.
Jumper Card - Three of Swords
Jumper cards are those that leap out of the deck as you're shuffling. Many tarot teachers emphasize that these carry an important message and should be incorporated into a reading. Such was the case here. When I retrieved it from the floor, it was in the upright position, so that's the interpretation I used here.
This card reveals strife, loss, heartache, and sorrow. But these emotions are getting stuck in the intellectual plane, and "coming out sideways" as a result: arguments at home, online bickering, etc. An emotional thunderstorm where you act our angrily to relieve some of the heartache. The lesson here is to process these deep emotions; acknowledge them, allow yourself to feel them, learn from them, and communicate them with people you trust to support you. This emotional growth will be your foundation for future success.
Connecting the Dots
The reading overall is basically saying everything sucks right now, but you still have security. The only real action you can take is to go inward, embrace those tough emotions so you can let them out in a way that strengthens your relationships. You're not alone - reach out! You can't control the crazy shit that's happening outside, and it's going to change your life, but it will bring blessings too.
Also, Ron says "Hi."
Tarot, however, had other plans! By the second card my sister says, "This isn't about Ron, this is me!"
Situation - Nine of Pentacles, Reversed
Dissatisfaction, depression, longing. Having financial security, but not appreciating it due to feeling isolated, and isolation causing depression. We've been under lockdown orders for about a month, which is hard even for us introverts. Keep the focus on gratitude that at least there isn't financial hardship on top of everything else.
Challenges/Obstacles - Five of Pentacles, Reversed
Rebound from financial hardship, letting go of losses. Continue to be conservative and diligent, and things will keep improving. There's always the worry of "what if..." but being prudent with the budget will be a winning strategy. In other words, quit the midnight raids on oldnavy.com!
Root Cause - Two of Cups, Reversed
Loss of balance in a relationship. Mistrust and conflict due to misunderstandings and miscommunication. These are temporary and can be resolved with open communication. With everyone working and learning from home in one small house, wires are bound to get crossed, and frustrations can flare up. Ignoring this card can lead to the reversed Page of Wands outcome below. The Jumper card clarifies the root cause.
Past Influences Still Present - Knight of Pentacles
Conservative masculine energy, someone rational, methodical, responsible, financially stable. Someone who will always take care of their loved ones, and who can always be counted on. A person who goes the straight and narrow path, a common-sense utilitarian. Slow and steady progress. Just happens to describe my sister's husband to a T!
Alternate Outcome - Page of Wands, Reversed
Insecurity, blocked creativity, lack of progress. Vulnerability and fragility. The message here is that it's time to articulate your needs and assert control of your life to avoid this outcome. Directly correlates to the reversed Two of Cups and the Jumper card.
Likely Outcome - Death
Lets' not be too literal here. I mean, we all die at some point, but the message of this card is figurative; it's about transformation and metamorphosis. But not like the caterpillar-to-butterfly kind; more like the Daenerys Targaryen-to-Mother of Dragons kind (that character ultimately went down the wrong path, but I think you get the analogy). Uncomfortable and profound change. You are about to embark on a dramatically new phase in life rooted in calamity that is totally out of your control (worldwide pandemic, anyone?). These are difficult times that will try your soul, but ultimately will contribute to your personal growth.
Jumper Card - Three of Swords
Jumper cards are those that leap out of the deck as you're shuffling. Many tarot teachers emphasize that these carry an important message and should be incorporated into a reading. Such was the case here. When I retrieved it from the floor, it was in the upright position, so that's the interpretation I used here.
This card reveals strife, loss, heartache, and sorrow. But these emotions are getting stuck in the intellectual plane, and "coming out sideways" as a result: arguments at home, online bickering, etc. An emotional thunderstorm where you act our angrily to relieve some of the heartache. The lesson here is to process these deep emotions; acknowledge them, allow yourself to feel them, learn from them, and communicate them with people you trust to support you. This emotional growth will be your foundation for future success.
Connecting the Dots
The reading overall is basically saying everything sucks right now, but you still have security. The only real action you can take is to go inward, embrace those tough emotions so you can let them out in a way that strengthens your relationships. You're not alone - reach out! You can't control the crazy shit that's happening outside, and it's going to change your life, but it will bring blessings too.
Also, Ron says "Hi."
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