This card is reversed, indicating that you need release. Are you refusing to accept a loss? or clinging to outgrown pains, traumas, or limiting ideas?
Shock and denial are the first stages of grief but one must move on past that to eventually gain a healthy balance in the present. If you stay in denial, the grief cannot heal. Denial can be the denail of reality or the denail of feelings. Either one prevents us from moving on to healing.
Twisted, might indicate that you are one who compulsively pushes away things you actually want and need. Or you may turn away from the things in your life that gives you satisfaction, fulfillment, or joy because you cannot have the one thing you want - so it seems reasonable to have nothing at all. This kind of sulking can be carried to an extreme - the “if I can’t have it, no one will” attitude is stupid and selfish and not a solution.
Because I have no idea what your actual question is, it is up to you to evaluate whether or not your situation calls for release/letting go.
State of mind:
Energetic, Pure potential, enthusiastic
What I have pulled is a communication of trouble being stirred up either intentionally or unintentionally. In the past there was always the temptation to look for hidden and subtle meanings and motivations when there wasnt any, and always looking too far into the future and missing what was happening in the NOW.
Because of past actions/behavior, there is vicious gossip, malice, and cruelty occuring somewhere in this situation, cursing the people involved. It is up to you to start a positive chain-reaction by scattering blessings, thank yous, positive feedback, and kind words in all directions. Be sure that they are actually meant, though.
Ok, so I’m not sure if this Illusion card is in reflection of your work or your love relationships or both. Whatever the case, this is a warning to seek the truth behind a beglamoured surface. Unfortunately, it is you that has cast the illusion spell making something/someone more attractive than what they may actually be. Take your time, get to know the person or the company that has your attention.
It will help you in your endevours if you take a merry approach to your duties. Make progress step by step. Also consider that you may need to seek cooperation from others to achieve the results you want.
The cards indicate that there are some feelings of guilt still lingering about and you really need to decide just how many of them are your duty and how many are the result of others making unfair demands. There is a need to stop doing for others and let them do for themselves, no matter how hard it is for you. You need to let others be responsible for themselves.
There is an indication of bondage to addictions, compulsive and self-destructive behavior, anger directed towards self (and probably others), and hitting the bottom of the cycle. Seperation, loneliness, and isolation as well as false friends.
A person may sink to this level because of feelings of guilt (see above).
There is a lot of fear and self doubt here. This is a time to ask yourself “What am I really afraid of?” This requires deep soul searching and discovering your false fears that are hiding your real fears.
Emtional needs will never be met until we can change the destructive habits we have been living with for so long.
The cards suggest that you keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings, review them from time to time and see if you can recognize a pattern. From there you will be able to change your course in life, if you wish.
They also indicate that seeking someone who is balanced, someone who can help you destroy (or unlearn) those self destructive habits - BUT, you will need to be a willing partner and work with them.
It looks as though you may already know this person, or are about to meet them.
This person is adventureous, independent, and travels (this can be metaphorically speaking, indicating progression along a path). This person will help you with new beginnings and growth.
State of mind:
Transformation, Transcendence, Metamorphosis
Outside influences:
This card simply indicates that you need to take care fo yourself by exercising, eating well, and appreciating nature to avoid getting bogged down. Get a breath of fresh air and clear your head.
Result of your favored choice:
This card indicates that you might be getting tired of the same old thing. But then, you need to ask yourself if you are boring as well as bored? Dont find yourself stuck-in-the-mud and needing to be pushed.
Result of your less favored choice:
“Hands outstretched reach across the
rushing water -
you steady me, I steady you on the
slippery rocks
of time. Hands reaching,
giving… and giving in return.
I am so grateful to you for being there.
I could never have managed alone.” -J.Macbeth
Friendly cooperation with others is necessary to reach mutual goals, and you will benefit from giving and receiving support and aid to/from family and friends.
You will learn more about the true meaning of friendship.
** be careful that you do not get caught up with self-doubt and start experiencing free-floating anxiety on this journey.Chang eis happening, dont deny or block it.
(this card was determined to be a part of the reading… it slid off the deck to make its presence known.)
Hmmm…I was about to say that this was a reading where the cards weren’t actually used but on re-reading it again I’m not so sure some parts seem to make sense while others don’t.
The second paragraph for example, there’s certainly vicious gossip, malice and cruelty afoot but equally certainly it isn’t a result of anything I’ve done and I won’t be being nice to the people concerned.
… also, noone can make you be nice to anyone. It was merely a suggestion to set the motion for a positive change. Change has to start with someone, so why not with you? (I’m only the messenger so dont shoot me!)
Yay, I’ve moved up to the middle of the list! (I know you’re not necessarily going in list order, Pixilated, but it gives me a nice feeling of progress nonetheless!)
Sept 23 - Oct 31
Welcome adventure into your life. Try something you’ve never done before.
Reconnect with your inner-child - play, laugh, be silly. When we take a moment to stop being adults, we can regain the clear vision of a child and be able to see things as they really are. Here and now is where we can do things, change things, and enjoy real things instead of ideas and dreams.
The past is past, gone forever. The future is just a dream, and now is the only time we have, moment by moment.
nov 1-dec 21
This si a time of nurturing of ourselves or of others. This is also a time of creativity. There is an indication of marriage, or a birth of a child, or a deepening of any kind of relationship. There is also a suggestion of giving your all to life, not holding back. This may be a time to put the needs of others first, taking care of yourself later and patience may be needed.
Acknowledge the people and things in your life (good, bad, indifferent) and consider what you have. This is to recognize what is present in your life, not to judge, approve, or reject. After looking clearly at what is in your life, you may want to ask yourself what you want to change.
dec 22-jan 31
Be open and you will feel great joy - so much so that there isnt een a word that describes it. You may een experience a miracle.
Feb 1- March 19
Get ready for inner transformation. You may even be surprised by the direction things (and you) are taking and, well, you might want to put on some runner’s shoes to try to keep up with the speed at which things around you are moving. You may find your plans, your desires and dreams, changing as the transformation process takes place.
Was it in your plans? If not, you will look back and say, “It wasnt what I expected, but it was just what I needed.”
March 20-April 30
You need to recharge yourself to continue the race, but take it down to your own pace. If you dont, you will burn up leaving nothing but a pile of ashes vulnerable to the wind.
Find ways to regenerate and recharge yourself in order to resolve the issues you are dealing with.
Mayday-June 20
This is a time to know when to let go and when to move on, when to retreat and think things over. Organize, integrate, and simplify your thoughts. Value simplicity (complexity can lead to confusion). There is a need for deep consideration and refined judgement applied with compassion and mercy.
June 21- july 31
Something new is being brought into your life, partly through your efforts & partly through the help of others. Allow surface noise to fade. Stand on your own feet, recognize and utilize your own wisdom, to depend on your own strength and work with your own good qualities to improve the less good ones. This is a time for taking action, passion on your blessings and learning, and for service given from a position fo strength.
Aug 1- Sept 22
This is a time to learn “right speech” and “right thought”. There is a negative situation around and it’s tempting you to react in the same manner (an eye for an eye). Dont let yourself fall into this trap. This is not to suggest that you ignore it, but it is up to you to handle it in a more positive nature. Cruelty really makes mankind ulgy.
I’m not sure what you were wanting to know on the relationship? So I went with the Y/N spread:
3 up’s which means most definately yes. Ok, here’s the thing: I dont know if this is yes to agreeing with your answer or yes to your actual question so here are the card translations for you to determine:
(ok, got called away from desk so will be back with that answer)
first card indicates you are on the right course and you should go for it
second card indicates there is a tendency to see things without clarity when you really want someone/something, overlooking its true nature. Viewing someone as being perfect and blinding yourself to their flaws.
last card indicates developing self respect and healing. Someone is ready to begin, with help, to climb out of the inner mire.
Ok, my thoughts are saying that the order of the cards are:
present, past, future… or even future, past, present.
past reflecting what has hindered you, the last card indicating what you need to do to change, and the first card indicating that you’re already doing it.
A very interesting reading. The relationship issue is a bit complex, and I wasn’t sure of how to phrase the question without giving away what I wanted the answer to be. To sum up, I met someone online several years ago and we became very close, especially after we started seeing each other on a regular basis. Then I did something stupid which changed our relationship, although we remained friends. I’d like to go back to what we once had, but doubt it will ever happen. She’s going through a bad time right now and I’d like to help, but I’m afraid of appearing to take advantage of her situation just to make her feel like she “owes me something”, which will just makes things worse.
This makes the “comfort, nurturing” state of mind very apt, and the references to it and relationships in the reading give me some hope. I’ve also become rather withdrawn over the past year (partly because of my fear of getting involved with anyone else) and she’s been trying to get me to stop “being such a hermit” and get out to meet new people. So the references to changes throughout the rest of the reading could refer to our relationship, or a new one. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
The cards for the yes/no spread need a bit of thought on my part. The second card, about my way of looking at things, is right on target and bears directly on what happened in the past regarding our relationship.
Thank you for the reading; I’ve saved a copy of it, and it may be helpful over the next year.
Don’t worry, I’m not offended, sorry if I gave that impression, I appreciate the reading!
Anyway I’d say part of the problem is that I’ve been too nice, regarding the “vicious gossip, malice, and cruelty occuring somewhere in this situation”, I’ve been put into an awkward situation by someone spreading rumours about me and I have a strong suspicion who it is. Luckily he no longer works in the same area as myself but the damage has already been done.
Take responsibility for yourself and your own feelings rather than blaming others for the way you are… Learn to be compassionate towards yourself.
so then I asked why:
It seems you are possibly following someone else’s lead, or you arent certain you’re going in the direction you wish to go.
You may need need to consider a parting of the ways of the goals of others do not match yours or if they seem to be headed in a direction that is not right for you. Think about where you’d like to be and who you would like to be a quarter of a century from now. Are the steps you’re consider bringing you closer to your goal or farther from it?
What you can do:
You’ll need a cool head to deal with this, as is a readiness to jump in whatever direction seems appropriate. The outcome is impossible to predict. Exercise cool judgement while staying ready for the unpredictable. Use power with delicacy and discretion. You can come out a winner here, but it is likely to take concentrated effort.
Ok, I have to be honest with you. I did pull the cards, BUT I am extremely exhausted from a lack of sleep. The reading could be waaaaaaay off because of my lack of concentration and I apologize - so, no curly fries for you! and maybe your Dr Pepper is really a Dt Coke! :p
Dont you see, you’ve shown that you are a better person because you have sunk yourself to his level. Other’s have surely noticed and because of your actions, I’m sure the other’s credibility is questionable. Maybe not right away by some, but they’ll see… eventually.
