The last of the majors are a fascinating bunch!
In the first group we cover our upbringing, how we were forged by family and society.
In the middle group we find ourselves once more, journeying to discover true purpose.
Perhaps in this group we are on a more existential path- Not so much personal purpose, but our place in the universe, our relationship with the divine, and perhaps in the end finding ourselves on a deeply personal level.
This group has some of the darkest cards, and can even feel like a psychological or spiritual test.
We are challenged to let go of ego, face fears, and still hold hope.
Nice and easy then!
It's easy to get very caught up in the bigness of these cards. You need to keep a sense of proportion. If you are reading for the day ahead and you get the Tower you might have an argument, great sex, or break a favourite mug- it won't always indicate a life changing situation.
If you are reading for someone else and the Devil, Tower, Moon, Death etc come up in a reading do reassure your client- people can worry about these cards.
Pay attention to the symbols of light and sound, they are so powerful.
The juxtaposition of crown and flames fascinates me. From a personal perspective I associate the solar plexus with the seat of the Divine, the inner fire. I hope my connection with the Divine (or my higher self) burns here, that my passion and direction is in alignment with my soul path. If my ego (the crown) sits here then I become selfish, self focused, and egotistical.
In the Devil I make fear based decisions, I don't trust my intuition, and I allow the ego to take over a little to protect me (Do find a copy of the "Chimp Paradox" to read.
In the Tower my ego is knocked, my brittleness is revealed, and I have to surrender to the change in status quo that my ego is so keen to preserve. The flames in the Tower are cleansing, but also enriching.
When all is lost Hope is all that remains (Star)
And with that Hope I rebuild my psyche, my life once more. Tough, but I am well equipped.
Until I find inner validation, that deep connection with my true self in the solar plexus (notice the Sunflowers in The Sun)
Now I hear my soul with complete clarity (Judgement)
And start a new cycle, because everything is cycles....
Readings to try...
As well as the completed examples in the PDF, if you would like someone I trust to try an email reading on this month, please let me know.
My "live" reading for November is Mary. She has separated from her boyfriend of two years because he has moved area for a better job. They have no children, and didn't really live together. He wants them to stay connected and to treat this as a transition/break. She is worried he is stringing her along until he is settled. Should she cut contact or stay friends?
If you email me your reading I will feedback the reality of the situation.