An idea occurred to me recently- I was so surprised that this happened I fell off my chair. Okay, just kidding. But it occurred to me, why not examine the year with Tarot cards? Seems like you can examine just about everything else with them too- so I came up with an idea for 36 cards, divided into 12 piles of three cards each. The three cards would be put in a column- the first, highest card, represents higher causes or things going on behind the scenes. The second, middle card would represent our thoughts, potentialities and feelings, and the bottom, third card would then represent the actual physical manifestation we'd see as a result of this for that particular month. I put the higher purposes on top and mental and spiritual factors above physical causes thinking that it was a kind of trickle-down effect; we first grasp something on a deep level, which then gives rise to thoughts and feelings, and finally actions. This took a little while to lay out, but seems to have worked pretty well- here are the months and their respective cards-
-January showed the first, topmost card as the Empress- the middle card was the Page of Pentacles, and below that was the 10 of Pentacles. Overall, this first month tells of a potential for growth in many areas, and that this growth will be easily seen and manifested.
-February showed the first card as the 7 of Wands, the second as the 4 of Pentacles, and the bottom card as the King of Swords. During this month, a challenge is indicated, yet one that will call for wise use of resources, and from this, only improve me.
-March again showed a challenge- here was, from highest to lowest, The Tower, the 6 of Swords and the Queen of Swords- whatever had been brewing last month is going to happen in March, and with this, a radical restructuring of thinking and perspective. Again, this isn't so much something to be afraid of as it is a challenge to rise up and meet- the results will be well worth it.
-April shows the Queen of Pentacles, the 6 of Wands and 3 of Swords- a strange combination, looks like a lot of contradictory thoughts and motives, yet at the same time, things moving forwards. Seems I can expect a dust-up with the ex, seeing as by my timetable, this is when things should just be getting hot on the divorce front. Well, I'll try to cause as little pain as possible.
-May likewise looks like things are flying along. The cards, again from highest to lowest, were the 6 of Pentacles, the 3 of Cups and the 4 of Cups. The keywords for this month are moderation and balance- things are going along well, though often this is right when the ground drops out from under you. So the message here, in the 3 and 4, is don't get complacent. Don't assume trends of good fortune will continue- make use of these trends, but don't take them for granted.
-June tells of the results of this- the cards were the 3 of Pentacles, The Emperor, and the 6 of Cups. Here diligence and hard work are recognized, and pave the way for the future. The Emperor tells of a need for wise guidance, forbearance where it is needed, and a sure hand at the wheel, to direct events as they should go. The 6 of Cups tells of looking back over all that has been accomplished this upcoming year, and taking some solace from it- keep moving forwards, never quit.
-July tells of another mixed month. Here is the 5 of Cups in the topmost position, followed by the 8 of Pentacles and the Chariot- seems like there could be some disappointment, or perhaps some loss of heart along the way. The only answer to that, once again, is fake it till you make it- keep on pressing forwards, and ultimately overcome.
-August tells of a slight break from troubles- here again from high to low are the Knight of Pentacles, The Wheel and the 9 of Swords. The message here is that having come through this time so far, things begin to look up once again, and may not have ever been as bad as they once seemed.
-September tells of a deepening bond between two people- here is the King of Wands, (actually, calculating this out in terms of numerological ideas, this comes out to Tabatha's significator) the 3 of Wands and The Lovers. All this points to strengthening ties and bonds, and building relationships. A good relationship is a give and take- both people form a symbiosis, and it seems this will come to prominence this month.
-October tells of new directions this deepening will bring- first is the Strength card, followed by the Ace of Swords and Knight of Swords- clearly there has been a change in perspective, more things revealed, and with this, new ways of learning and understanding the world around us. Besides that, Halloween/Samhain is in October, and that's my favorite holiday! I also turn 33 this month- so am hoping that with this additional year comes additional learning and sense.
-November warns against becoming too complacent again- things need attention, it seems, and the more time and resources that can be devoted to this, the more clear insight and thought, the better. Here was the 5 of Wands, the 4 of Swords and the 5 of Swords- seems like conflict, internal and external, are the order of the day, This isn't that big of an issue, but warns that the right amount of rest is important- better to face things with a rested and peaceful mind than keep pressing on.
-Finally, December tells of things coming together, and perhaps even more than that! The three cards here are the 4 of Wands, telling of the commitment and love such as a house is built on (...), the 10 of Cups, also pointing to a house, and the deep abiding love two people might share, and finally the 2 of Swords, telling of two great minds coming together in balance. This balance is usually considered a temporary one, as things eventually move towards a more stable state as time goes on. Often this is seen as a predecessor to the heartbreak of the 3 of Swords, but not always. Besides which, that 3 has been cropping up a lot in my life lately, and though I'm not yet positive of its significance, I doubt it's a negative.
Well, that covers 2011- this reading was a chore to do, and a chore to write about, but I'm glad I did, if for no other reason than future reference. Let's see how things pan out this year! Wherever you are, whatever you may be doing, let your light shine this year- the future is ours to create as we see fit.
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