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In this strange new reality we’re all living in, it’s inevitable that many people will feel depressed, miserable, caged in. After all – our liberty has been snatched away from us. There’s so much to feel sad about – not seeing our friends, not being close to our families, possibly losing money from not being able to work. And for some, the pain and uncertainty of illness – our own or our loved ones – or worse.
At first glance, the image on the Five of Cups card in the Rider Waite Tarot deck seems to be one of sadness. A black-cloaked figure looks down at three cups whose contents are spilled on the ground. But behind and unnoticed by him are two more cups, standing upright and unspilled.
The Five of Cups, also known as the “Spilled Cups” card, advises you to focus on your blessings, rather than your misfortunes, and to feel gratitude. The Five of Cups is here to remind you that even in the devastation of grief, you still have resources left to you.
As a Tarot card suit, Cups deal with displays of emotions, love, feelings, relationships, connections, and with the roles that things play in your own life, especially with regard to the people and things around you. In the current world of instability and loss, we can find gratitude in the face of these charcteristics.
The negative side of this card is that you’re too focused on what you don’t have. Struggling to hold on to what is already gone, and spending too much time mourning past losses – these only lead to suffering. Like the figure on the card, you may need to turn around and celebrate that fact that nearly half your cups are still standing upright!
The Five of Cups may also warn you to avoid a possible future loss, and to avoid focusing on loss in the present and losses of the past. Try to replace sorrow and regret with happiness and optimism. Every loss opens new possibilities for growth and change. Just think – every day we’re in social isolation is day closer to the pandemic ending and our world, hopefully, returning to normality.
Want more information about Tarot cards and readings? I offer you single-card, three-card, and Celtic Cross nine-card readings at various price ranges, all via email. You’ll get a written overview of your personalised reading, plus a detailed explanation of each expressive card. You’ll also receive a photo of your card layout.
And, although the world is an uncertain place right now, if you’re planning a party for the future – whether it’s an intimate get-together or a large-scale event, consider adding the excitement of Tarot readings. I’d love to chat with you, so to find out more, please email info@tarotbyemail.com.
I am the Weekend Witch, and I can’t wait to help you meet your destiny!
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“Be sure you’re right. Then go ahead.” — Davy Crockett, American Frontiersman
You’ve made up your mind. You’re going to make a down payment on a house, change jobs, enrol your child in that school, or accept a marriage proposal. Why arrange for a Tarot reading if you’ve already made the decision?
Because, as in the quote above from American frontiersman Davy Crockett, sometimes it’s a good idea to be sure, and to confirm that your decision is the right one.
The Tarot deck is a great place to find that confirmation!
It can be difficult to bounce back from many decisions. If you’re a Londoner and you take that job in Edinburgh, think of the problems you’ll encounter if you hate your boss, can’t get along with your co-workers, and despise the work itself.
And when there is a way to turn things around, it can be painful and expensive – as in a divorce, for example.
A Tarot reader can help you consider things that might never have occurred to you, or things you’re blocking from your mind.
This can be especially true when negative cards appear in a reading about a positive event, such as an upcoming engagement.
You may be ignoring the fact that your partner has cheated many times in the past, or is consistently reckless with money. If the Three of Hearts (sometimes called the “Heartbreak” card) turns up in the reading, or the Five of Pentacles (“Poverty”), a great Tarot reader might help you face the reality of who your partner is – before you accept his diamond ring.
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.”
—William Shakespeare
Besides, when we’re on the brink of a major life change, regardless of how certain we are, there’s likely to be some doubt in the backs of our minds.
An insightful Tarot reader can help you dispel doubts, especially if that uncertainty is keeping you from taking advantage of opportunities. Drawing the Nine or the Ten of Pentacles (both cards are about wealth and fulfilment), or the Sun (“Happiness”) may help you to know your decision is the right one.
So whether you’re in doubt or whether you’re sure, it’s always a great idea contact a Tarot reader!
Want more information about Tarot cards and readings? I offer you single-card, three-card, and Celtic Cross nine-card readings at various price ranges, all via email. You’ll get a written overview of your personalised reading, plus a detailed explanation of each expressive card. You’ll also receive a photo of your card layout.
And, although the world is an uncertain place right now, if you’re planning a party for the future – whether it’s an intimate get-together or a large-scale event, consider adding the excitement of Tarot readings. I’d love to chat with you, so to find out more, please email info@tarotbyemail.com.
I am the Weekend Witch, and I can’t wait to help you meet your destiny!
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“Sometimes the Devil is a gentleman.”
— Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Devil is, perhaps, one of the most frightening cards in the Tarot.
In the Rider Waite deck, the picture shows a scowling demon with wings and goat’s legs. Holding a flaming torch, he looms over a horned and naked man and woman, who are chained by their necks to his black perch.
In the Old English Tarot deck, the image has the protruding breasts of a woman, and the two chained figures are strange, mythical beasts. We love the Housewives’ Tarot – just take a look at the image to see why…!!
Given these images, it’s no wonder the card is so widely feared. But if the demon appears in your reading, know that this Devil does not necessarily represent an evil being. He does, however, indicate that something in your life needs your attention.
Like the Sun, the Moon, the Fool and the Empress, this is a Major Arcana card. These Tarot cards signify major issues in your life and lessons you need to learn. Therefore, Major Arcana card meanings can be complicated and profound.
This card often denotes a dysfunctional relationship – but not necessarily with a person.
Just as the man and woman in the picture are chained, the card may represent some kind of bondage or destructive connection. Are you a slave to your job, to a habit, to a family member, or to a desire for material things? The Devil may be saying you’re caught in an unhealthy or unproductive situation. The card can also be about addiction, whether to a person, a substance, or a behaviour, such as compulsive shopping or gambling.
Sometimes the Devil arrives to call attention to your rage. Have you recently had a spat with a loved one? Are you nursing a grudge against a friend or co-worker? Beelzebub on the card is saying it might be time to let go of your anger and forgive.
In addition, when the card appears in a positive position or is surrounded by more friendly-looking cards, it could be saying you need to break your bondage to others’ expectations, give a freer rein to your creativity, and release your inner imp!
So be aware that when the Devil pops up in your Tarot reading, he’s not there to announce doom, but merely to caution you about the importance of such things as introspection, forgiveness, or spontaneity.
Want more information about Tarot cards and readings? I offer you single-card, three-card, and Celtic Cross nine-card readings at various price ranges, all via email. You’ll get a written overview of your personalised reading, plus a detailed explanation of each expressive card. You’ll also receive a photo of your card layout.
And if you’re organising an intimate get-together or a large-scale event, consider adding the excitement of Tarot readings. I’d love to chat with you, so to find out more, please email info@tarotbyemail.com.
I am the Weekend Witch, and I can’t wait to help you meet your destiny!
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Queens cards generally signify the creative force, the feminine, and that which nurtures. As such, a Queen signals upcoming growth or development, a time when things come to fruition and become real.
The Queen of Wands is a card of energy, happiness, and self-confidence. In the Rider Waite deck, this card shows an enthroned woman holding a sunflower with a black cat at her feet. Because of the cat, she almost appears to be a witch — but she’s a good witch, and one who is healthy, radiant, and physically fit.
As a court card, the Queen of Wands may represent the qualities the card symbolises, or it may stand for an actual person. If she’s a person, she is likely to be a woman, someone with reddish or light brown hair, blue or green eyes, rosy cheeks, and perhaps freckles. She may be athletic, enthusiastic, and self-assured but not arrogant. She’s also likely to befall under the star signs of Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius.
If the card instead stands for its qualities, it may mean you need to enhance your own fitness, self-confidence, independence, and leadership ability — for you have the potential for these things. If the card is reversed, you may need to be less arrogant and demanding, or to rein in your anxieties.
This Queen brings success in competitive endeavours, whether at work, in sports, or in social or romantic competitiveness. The appearance of this card is a good omen for a relationship, as long as you’re able to exude confidence and trust the universe to deliver love and supportiveness.
Quite interestingly for me, when I first read the Tarot for my partner, this card appeared as his ex-wife! Now, I haven’t met the woman, but I understand from other people that this description is quite a good reflection of her. (Personally, I think the reversed version may be more appropriate…)
If you’re interested, I can help you learn more about this and other powerful Tarot cards. We can even investigate your other half’s ex – in a very lighthearted way, of course…!
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