For Mari

 

My stylist Mari struck out to start her own business - congrats!! On my first appointment with her we got talking about mystical topics and she is a spiritual counselor and was excited to find out I do tarot. When it came time to settle up, she refused to accept payment, and asked for a tarot reading instead! 

This was a general reading with no particular question asked. Below is what I sent her.

Deck: Cosmobeings by Joanna Nelson

First impressions: Reversed cards are not “bad’ or even the opposite of the upright meanings. I see these as energy turned inward, thoughts, feelings, spiritual energy. In this reading I see heavy stuff in the past that you’re moving through, achieving your goals, and laying the groundwork for success. You have been able to convert hardship into motivation and take the actions you need to prevent going through the same experiences on repeat. 

1 Heart of the Matter: 10 of Wands

At the heart of everything you are carrying too much of the burden. Whether it’s financial or emotional, you’re the one with the extra responsibilities. But tens are also completion of a cycle, so go ahead and put down whatever you don’t need to carry anymore.

2 Challenges/obstacles: 10 of Swords

Your challenge is that you are in the midst of some kind of major emotional turmoil. Something has ended badly, and given card 1 above, I think this is part of the extra load you carry. Acceptance and healing are difficult, but necessary.

3 Your roots: 5 of Wands Rv

This card suggests that being surrounded by conflict - and also feeling conflicted yourself - is not new territory. Whatever is happening now could be rooted in old conflicts, like dust was kicked up. Part of shedding the burden could be acknowledging this old situation is no longer relevant in the present.

4 Past influences at play: 3 of Cups Rv

You have a fierce streak of independence that is active in this situation that may not be working in your favor this time around. In the upright position, 3 of Cups is friendship and collaboration, so just know that you don’t have to figure it all out yourself this time. Draw on your support systems to help you through.

5 Aspirations: The Lovers

You aspire to self love, and to be in loving partnership with others. This card reinforces card 4 above in that your DIY approach could be contributing to disharmony.  

6 Immediate future: King of Cups

This is the card of emotional maturity and balance that is manifesting now. It could be you achieving this balance, or it could be someone else’s influence on you or on the situation. This reinforces the tens in cards 1 and 2 as closing out this painful period, and moving into calmer waters.

7 Self perception: Knight of Pentacles

You pride yourself on your ability to knuckle down and get shit done! You are soooo busy, you are working your ass off. It’s hard work, but it’s bringing you joy.

8 you in your environment: Judgement

You may perceive others judging you, but you are following your heart and you know that it is paying off. 

9 Hopes/fears: 4 of Pentacles Rv

You have some concerns about spending too much money, or losing savings, and you are hoping that your investments now will bear fruit soon.

10 Probable outcome: 10 of Pentacles

I shy away from predictions, but if the previous interpretations are on target, the natural outcome of the emotional work and financial investments is success. You are building financial security and contributing to your future prosperity!