reading.. 1/6/0819:46 Jan 06 2008
Times Read: 619
Self: Six of Wands
Your enthusiastic stewardship is producing dramatic results.
The card in the Self position reveals aspects of how you perceive yourself right now.
The Six of Wands in this position provides an opportunity for you to be on the receiving end of strong support. An opinion you had been keeping to yourself spoke to a universal need.
As you share your views others can unite with you, volunteer to help and offer to provide a framework for your team. Your inspiration, enthusiasm and leadership are bearing fruit. It is imperative, however, that you design a plan of action -- don't allow a team effort to plunge ahead without direction.
Situation: Nine of Swords
You can choose not to become entangled in the difficulties and negative feelings that surround you.
The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time.
The Nine of Swords in this position suggests some kind of tragic loss. Although it may not affect you directly, the emotional impact of this blow may have an effect on other people around you. As you proceed, bear in mind how devastated these people may feel. Objectivity as well as optimism seem to have flown out the window.
Although you may share the stunned disbelief of those around you, you have a choice as to whether or not you are going to succumb to feelings of desperation and hopelessness. It is important to remember this while others are forgetting. It is up to you to stay clear, make the necessary decisions, and continue moving forward one step at a time.
Challenges/ Opportunities: King of Wands
Learn to practice leadership by sponsoring progress and innovation rather than by fighting for control.
The card that lands in the Challenges/Opportunities position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones.
The King of Wands in this position exposes the fine line between bold leadership and irritating, autocratic bossiness. At times those who would benefit from some helpful management resist it the most, even though their situation could be vastly improved if they were receptive to some direction.
If you see the need for a new way of doing things, then you will have to inspire others in that direction without setting off their anti-authority alarms. It's less important, however, to care about image than to get the job done. Stay centered on the challenge and others will not be tempted to find fault.
Foundation: Eight of Coins
Look at your situation objectively so you can avoid potential pitfalls.
The card in the Foundation position points to influences from your personal history, your roots and background.
The Eight of Coins in this position suggests that role models from the past demonstrate how much a hardworking, extremely productive individual can accomplish when she or he stays on task.
With an eye to detail, study those who went before you, so you will know how to eliminate false turns, wrong assumptions and immature approaches. This process will teach you how to winnow out those endeavors which are worth the effort and which may turn out to be fruitless and ephemeral. This will provide you with a great head start on your projects.
Recent Past: Knight of Wands
Commit to memory an understanding of how confidence and optimism are for those times when you lose courage.
The card in the Recent Past position refers to events that are just departing, recently influential but now diminishing in power.
The Knight of Wands (in some decks, a Prince) in this position directs you to imagine or remember what it's like to experience all the resolve, inspiration and high expectations of a triumphal crusade during which you felt like a winner.
Store those feelings of confidence and optimism for times when your energy is low and you feel like you are losing the courage of your convictions. Describe the feelings in a journal, make a collage, distill them into a key word, do whatever it takes to get a handle on that energy when you need it, no matter what the circumstances. This skill will provide very strong support when a situation becomes challenging.
Higher Power: Page of Swords
Pay close but discreet attention to what is occurring in your environment.
The card in the Higher Power position reflects the broader perspective and influence of your conscience, Guardian Angel, inner wisdom.
When the Page of Swords (in some decks, a Princess) comes up in this position, your Higher Power is using you as a set of eyes and ears to take stock of current events. Although you may usually be quite transparent and forthcoming, the discipline your Higher Power would like to see you master is a bit of the discretion and tact of an international diplomat in tense times.
Perhaps a message needs to go from one camp to another, or some information needs to be gathered and communicated. Whatever the case, keeping a low profile with an acutely active mind and open ear is essential at this time. You will find out later what to do with the intelligence you are gathering. Pay sharp attention; don't lose your concentration.
Near Future: Four of Wands
Keep yourself open and receptive to the significant people you are about to encounter.
The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies.
When the Four of Wands is in this position, the talent needed to fulfill your vision is beginning to come together. Be confident that the process has been set in motion. Pivotal colleagues may soon step forward so you can meet, trade notes and define the work you will share.
The power of these new connections may lift you out of obscurity and onto a path of high achievement. So be prepared to confidently display your skills ... and this may be a great time to welcome capable peers. Don't neglect the opportunity to remain open and direct to attract like-minded souls you may be proud to be seen with.
Blocks & Inhibitions: Temperance
Don't allow fear of change to paralyze you.
The card in the Blocks position points to self-undermining tendencies, areas where you could be in denial, where you could get stuck -- unless you examine yourself and make some corrections.
You feel a need to change yet are fearful of doing anything about it. You are stuck. It's important to remember that nothing you can lose is truly yours, and what is truly yours never will be lost for long. Your essential nature, your eternal identity, your basic quality of being is unique and permanent. No amount of change will rob you of who you really are.
Release your attachment to appearing any particular way to yourself or anyone else. In turn you will free yourself to go through what is in front of you and gain the benefits.
Allies: Five of Swords
A wise and sympathetic ally can help you penetrate the essence of your situation.
The card in the Allies position points to people who can be supportive or helpful to you at this time.
The Five of Swords in this position suggests the presence of someone who is intimately familiar with the competitive, stressful, inharmonious environment you are currently struggling in. That person can help you fathom the essential motives that produce the challenges you face; as you do, you will gain valuable insights. For one, you will become aware of who is manipulating behind the scenes and why.
Perhaps you will be shown some steps or approaches that could return the operation to a higher plane of accountability, communication and clarity. This ally not only can help you dissect and analyze the situation, but will have the best advice on how to weather stress and work around distortions. So don't just trust your own hunches. Talk to someone who has been in a similar situation and has the experience and empathy to help you.
Advice: Queen of Wands
Realize you are not in the leadership role right now. Concentrate on a more supportive role that promotes the overall objectives.
The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
The Queen of Wands in this position reveals a need to hold your place in the chain of command and respect the hierarchy (at least for now). This may not be a time for you to be at the helm, even if you are motivated by a strong dedication to completing a project or overcoming a challenge.
A perceived deficiency in leadership may make you want to take hold of the reins, but don't do it! Restrain yourself and remain loyal to your higher-ups. Stay focused and energetic. Enthusiastically confront the challenges directly in front of you. Perform in good faith and encourage others to do the same.
Long-term Potential: Ace of Coins
The current goals you are contemplating may bring you many adventures should you decide to commit yourself whole-heartedly.
The card in the Long-term Potential position points to unknowns still taking shape. It is the "wild card" yet to be played.
The Ace of Coins in this position indicates that a long term potential may exist for you to experience many personal or business adventures. Whether it's an enterprise or relationship goal you are considering, the winds of change may bring the possibility of something big to come your way.
Don't fool yourself into thinking that success can result from any one decision, or that it really doesn't matter. Just be real. The more consistently you remain true to yourself, the more likely you will make the right decisions when the time comes. Consider all the choices that may influence your future situation and relationship. When the time is at hand, you may decide to commit yourself fully.
Who knows? You may look back at this time in your life and think, "I had no idea I would get all the way here from there." The future contains much potential for adventure, so be aware of all your surroundings and the choices available to you.
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