If you are a regular follower of my antics over at A Parenting Life you will have heard me rabbiting on about my birthday last week. One of the things I have so far failed to mention about it though was that I treated myself to a new deck of Tarot Cards.
Still sticking with Doreen Virtue (because she is all kinds of amazing and awesome) these are her Angel Tarot Cards, as seen below.
I did my first reading from it last week, as the clocked ticked over to begin the celebrations of my thirty sixth birthday. Sadly however I was also busy at the time writing this reflection on the difference a year can make and never got to share what the Angels had to say to me.
What is even sadder is that it has taken a week for me to actually make the time to get it out. On the upside though at least it is better late than never.
While I did take a photo of the cards at the time, it somehow seems to have disappeared and my poor little legs refuse to get up unless I am making my way to bed. Which I do not want to do until this post is done and dusted.
Lucky for me though I left the four cards I pulled at the top of the deck so while I can not show you them I can tell you about each one.
The first was the King of Air, Brilliant, Impartial, Professional, Diplomatic. Speak your mind with confidence. Seek out professional advice. Balance mental and emotional considerations.
At the time I didn't really know what to make of it, and maybe I still don't really, though I can't help but wonder if it is related to my Lovely. She is testing and trying waters in ways that go beyond rocking the boat. In nearly thirteen years of being a mother I have never been so unsure of what to do with a child.
Last week I asked one of her teachers if she could come on board and lend a hand for a little bit. They have a good rapport and since Lovely goes into shut down mode the moment my mouth even looks like opening I need to find someone with who she will communicate.
The next card was the Queen of Air, Independent, Experienced, Realistic, Witty. Objective decision making. Clearing away all that no longer serves you. Seeing the humour in a situation.
Again I was not too sure of what to make of her. I found it comforting to get both a King and Queen, though perhaps it was more a case of the new cards sticking together and not being shuffled properly?
The guidebook that came with the cards seems to give less guidance than my other decks and books but perhaps that is a good thing and it will prove to be an opportunity for me to get more in touch with the Angels themselves rather than relying so much on the book. Having said that though this line resonates quite loudly with me it is time to remove anything or anyone from your life whose presence no longer serves your greatest good.
There are a few people who I feel rather abandoned by of late and I was already coming to terms with the fact that our paths had gone separate ways so perhaps this is just confirmation of that.
The third card that come out was the Archangel Jeremiel. Renewal. Review, and evaluate. A favourable assessment of the facts. Time to move in a new direction.
This card probably spoke louder to me than the others. It was confirmation that the whole study and work thing was a good idea and I was headed in the right direction, renewing a zest for learning and productivity I hadn't even realised had died.
The final card was the King of Earth. Generous, Professional, Responsible, Practical. A successful time. Confidently accept opportunities you're offered. The Midas touch.
Again this card felt like it was just confirmation that all I am doing is right and to maintain my faith that good things will continue to fall into place as I need. Which was kind of lovely I must say.
It makes me a little sad to think that it has been a whole week between getting the cards out, though before then I can't even remember when I last did so I guess a week is not too bad. Finding a quite moment or two to gather my thoughts and be with the cards is far from easy some days. This whole part time working and studying is so much more intense than I remembered.
I just shuffled the cards now, enjoying the solitude that can only be found at nearly three o'clock in the morning. As I did so three cards jumped out and fell to the floor. Which if you are new here is my way of knowing what cards are meant for me.
The cards were The Sun - Archangel Uriel, King of Fire, The Chariot - Archangel Metatron.
All with clear messages that my study is the right thing to do, even if I feel a little overwhelmed by the fact I have let a few weeks slide. There is still time to catch back up and stay on top of it all. I just need to try.
And on that note I am off to bed for hopefully some sweeter than sweet dreams.
Still sticking with Doreen Virtue (because she is all kinds of amazing and awesome) these are her Angel Tarot Cards, as seen below.
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| Image taken from here because I was too lazy to get up and take my own on account of it being well past stupid o'clock as I write this. |
What is even sadder is that it has taken a week for me to actually make the time to get it out. On the upside though at least it is better late than never.
While I did take a photo of the cards at the time, it somehow seems to have disappeared and my poor little legs refuse to get up unless I am making my way to bed. Which I do not want to do until this post is done and dusted.
Lucky for me though I left the four cards I pulled at the top of the deck so while I can not show you them I can tell you about each one.
The first was the King of Air, Brilliant, Impartial, Professional, Diplomatic. Speak your mind with confidence. Seek out professional advice. Balance mental and emotional considerations.
At the time I didn't really know what to make of it, and maybe I still don't really, though I can't help but wonder if it is related to my Lovely. She is testing and trying waters in ways that go beyond rocking the boat. In nearly thirteen years of being a mother I have never been so unsure of what to do with a child.
Last week I asked one of her teachers if she could come on board and lend a hand for a little bit. They have a good rapport and since Lovely goes into shut down mode the moment my mouth even looks like opening I need to find someone with who she will communicate.
The next card was the Queen of Air, Independent, Experienced, Realistic, Witty. Objective decision making. Clearing away all that no longer serves you. Seeing the humour in a situation.
Again I was not too sure of what to make of her. I found it comforting to get both a King and Queen, though perhaps it was more a case of the new cards sticking together and not being shuffled properly?
The guidebook that came with the cards seems to give less guidance than my other decks and books but perhaps that is a good thing and it will prove to be an opportunity for me to get more in touch with the Angels themselves rather than relying so much on the book. Having said that though this line resonates quite loudly with me it is time to remove anything or anyone from your life whose presence no longer serves your greatest good.
There are a few people who I feel rather abandoned by of late and I was already coming to terms with the fact that our paths had gone separate ways so perhaps this is just confirmation of that.
The third card that come out was the Archangel Jeremiel. Renewal. Review, and evaluate. A favourable assessment of the facts. Time to move in a new direction.
This card probably spoke louder to me than the others. It was confirmation that the whole study and work thing was a good idea and I was headed in the right direction, renewing a zest for learning and productivity I hadn't even realised had died.
The final card was the King of Earth. Generous, Professional, Responsible, Practical. A successful time. Confidently accept opportunities you're offered. The Midas touch.
Again this card felt like it was just confirmation that all I am doing is right and to maintain my faith that good things will continue to fall into place as I need. Which was kind of lovely I must say.
It makes me a little sad to think that it has been a whole week between getting the cards out, though before then I can't even remember when I last did so I guess a week is not too bad. Finding a quite moment or two to gather my thoughts and be with the cards is far from easy some days. This whole part time working and studying is so much more intense than I remembered.
I just shuffled the cards now, enjoying the solitude that can only be found at nearly three o'clock in the morning. As I did so three cards jumped out and fell to the floor. Which if you are new here is my way of knowing what cards are meant for me.
The cards were The Sun - Archangel Uriel, King of Fire, The Chariot - Archangel Metatron.
All with clear messages that my study is the right thing to do, even if I feel a little overwhelmed by the fact I have let a few weeks slide. There is still time to catch back up and stay on top of it all. I just need to try.
And on that note I am off to bed for hopefully some sweeter than sweet dreams.
