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dotinthesky) wrote2004-01-04 12:12 am
dotinthesky) wrote2004-01-04 12:12 am
Oh Ouija board, will you help me...
Here's my Tarot reading for the year 2004. I am a fairly positive person, but I don't know what to make of the cards laid out for me starting from May. The only thing I can guess is that life's usual set of tribulations will be cast my way.
If you think about it, there is trouble all the time. Nobody's life is perfect, and it's only up to us to judge and rationalize the level of seriousness and "drama" in our lives. I wrote down what I thought were the major messages from the cards. I'm going to put this post in my memory bank and return to it during the year, to see how close the predictions have come to the truth. I might also inspect the cards again, to see whether I misunderstood their message. Or I'll prove to myself that I'm not very good at this Tarot business.
I might have to bend the truth to fit my predictions. I'm no modern day Nostradamus, so beware of all clear and unambiguous language.
January - Nine of Wands
A card that indicated discipline. I build my forces, erect walls because I expect trouble and enemies (people who disagree with my point of view - i.e. quiting my job.) I feel unsure about the future. Still, I go ahead with my plans (i finally leave my job - 31 of january, I move home, I prepare to leave England for a month or more.)
February - Princess of Diamonds
This card represents a person interested in the practical side of life, with hands in the dirt - like a farmer. Coincidentally, I'll be in Brazil, at my mom's farm, witnessing the transformation of the place into a hotel. I am in an observant mood, watching the natural rhythms around me, but also looking for a new job. There is some longing for sex.
March - Six of Hearts
Happiness - you know that feeling you had in the Summers, when you were a kid? This is it. Also, a bit of nostalgia and missing the past (together with its people and places.) Me homesick after returning from Brazil... but if I'm happy then I must have had a good time. Or maybe it doesn't work out for me to go to Brazil in February, so I go in March?
April - King of Wands
A leader, taking control of a situation and imposing his will, creativity... but in a benevolent despot kind of way. Showing leadership qualities and creativity in a job... my new job? Perhaps finding a very good job. Or could the King of Wands be my new boss? King of Wands represents all the good qualities of the fire zodiac signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) so I'll keep my eyes open for someone with these qualities (but it could also be Kevin, who is a Leo with Leo ascendant... talk about fire, baby!)
May - Nine of Swords
Nightmare. Things seem to go to shit this month. And just as the warm weather arrived. There's loss, depression, shame, guilt - I hurt someone and suffer because of it (please God, let it not be Kevin.) It could be a serious illness, either physical or mental, and a general sense of impending doom pervades the whole month. Does that mean the trip to Italy gets cancelled? Or Pope John Paul, the reason why we are going, dies beforehand?
June - The High Priestess Reversed
A return to the world after a period of isolation (see previous month.) I suffer from feelings of loneliness and lack of self-confidence... perhaps because of an unwanted sexual encounter. Secrets are revealed, confidences broken. Intrigues sprout everywhere. My intuition disappears and I judge people completely wrong.
From the Shamanic or magical perspective, this is a time for invocations to the dark and underworld manifestations of the goddesses - quote taken from my Tarot book.
July - Eight of Cups Reversed
A vacation is denied or yearnings for a journey blocked. Feelings of inertia pervade (Summer heatwave again?) but a window of opportunity opens for a relationship to be fixed (probably from the disaster of the two previous months), and for the bottomless pit of my psyche to be visited. Some introspection and much laziness.
August - The Star Reversed
A time for retreating again into my inner world. My efforts and my work are not recognized. It's a terrible time for aspirations, because I will misjudge them... and I might also take other people's compliments for granted. Need to work on my self-esteem... man, this is looking like a tough Summer.
September - Prince of Diamonds
No, not Elton John. This card represents a dependable worker, a healthy and fit body. Despite all the previous troubles, I stick to my work in the most competent manner, and I continue to work out my frustrations on the ab-master. I am recognized as an useful and willing worker. This month might also see a trip overland, by bus or train.
October - Six of Swords
Another journey/trip (or the same one from the previous month?) or even a job relocation (hopefully to a nicer office/garbage truck.) Like a boat after a storm, I've moved away from troubles and I'm able to look back and study what the hell happened. Looks like my Summer was dramatic and sad. Hope Kevin is still with me, and my friends as well. I begin to feel more human, humane, and able to sympathise and connect with my fellow human beings.
November - Four of Swords Reversed
I quit a dead-end job (what happened to that great job from Spring? Was I fired from it and had to find a crappy one? Or did it turn crappy?) Or this card could mean going back to work from travelling (wow, spent October travelling...) Caution is needed as new problems arise after the completion of the previous cycle in October. More illness. But in others, whom I have to take care of. Channeling or mediumship are possible with guides from the astral plane.
December - Seven of Diamonds Reversed
Procrastination and melancholia. Just another month in Winter. Someone tries to steal my ideas... I become suspicious but this time I'm not being paranoid. I feel exhausted at work (hmm... sounds familiar to December 2003). I also begin to feel that my salary doesn't match my work. (Grrrr!)
Before enlightment, chop wood, carry water; after enlightment, chop wood, carry water.
If you think about it, there is trouble all the time. Nobody's life is perfect, and it's only up to us to judge and rationalize the level of seriousness and "drama" in our lives. I wrote down what I thought were the major messages from the cards. I'm going to put this post in my memory bank and return to it during the year, to see how close the predictions have come to the truth. I might also inspect the cards again, to see whether I misunderstood their message. Or I'll prove to myself that I'm not very good at this Tarot business.
I might have to bend the truth to fit my predictions. I'm no modern day Nostradamus, so beware of all clear and unambiguous language.
January - Nine of Wands
A card that indicated discipline. I build my forces, erect walls because I expect trouble and enemies (people who disagree with my point of view - i.e. quiting my job.) I feel unsure about the future. Still, I go ahead with my plans (i finally leave my job - 31 of january, I move home, I prepare to leave England for a month or more.)
February - Princess of Diamonds
This card represents a person interested in the practical side of life, with hands in the dirt - like a farmer. Coincidentally, I'll be in Brazil, at my mom's farm, witnessing the transformation of the place into a hotel. I am in an observant mood, watching the natural rhythms around me, but also looking for a new job. There is some longing for sex.
March - Six of Hearts
Happiness - you know that feeling you had in the Summers, when you were a kid? This is it. Also, a bit of nostalgia and missing the past (together with its people and places.) Me homesick after returning from Brazil... but if I'm happy then I must have had a good time. Or maybe it doesn't work out for me to go to Brazil in February, so I go in March?
April - King of Wands
A leader, taking control of a situation and imposing his will, creativity... but in a benevolent despot kind of way. Showing leadership qualities and creativity in a job... my new job? Perhaps finding a very good job. Or could the King of Wands be my new boss? King of Wands represents all the good qualities of the fire zodiac signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) so I'll keep my eyes open for someone with these qualities (but it could also be Kevin, who is a Leo with Leo ascendant... talk about fire, baby!)
May - Nine of Swords
Nightmare. Things seem to go to shit this month. And just as the warm weather arrived. There's loss, depression, shame, guilt - I hurt someone and suffer because of it (please God, let it not be Kevin.) It could be a serious illness, either physical or mental, and a general sense of impending doom pervades the whole month. Does that mean the trip to Italy gets cancelled? Or Pope John Paul, the reason why we are going, dies beforehand?
June - The High Priestess Reversed
A return to the world after a period of isolation (see previous month.) I suffer from feelings of loneliness and lack of self-confidence... perhaps because of an unwanted sexual encounter. Secrets are revealed, confidences broken. Intrigues sprout everywhere. My intuition disappears and I judge people completely wrong.
From the Shamanic or magical perspective, this is a time for invocations to the dark and underworld manifestations of the goddesses - quote taken from my Tarot book.
July - Eight of Cups Reversed
A vacation is denied or yearnings for a journey blocked. Feelings of inertia pervade (Summer heatwave again?) but a window of opportunity opens for a relationship to be fixed (probably from the disaster of the two previous months), and for the bottomless pit of my psyche to be visited. Some introspection and much laziness.
August - The Star Reversed
A time for retreating again into my inner world. My efforts and my work are not recognized. It's a terrible time for aspirations, because I will misjudge them... and I might also take other people's compliments for granted. Need to work on my self-esteem... man, this is looking like a tough Summer.
September - Prince of Diamonds
No, not Elton John. This card represents a dependable worker, a healthy and fit body. Despite all the previous troubles, I stick to my work in the most competent manner, and I continue to work out my frustrations on the ab-master. I am recognized as an useful and willing worker. This month might also see a trip overland, by bus or train.
October - Six of Swords
Another journey/trip (or the same one from the previous month?) or even a job relocation (hopefully to a nicer office/garbage truck.) Like a boat after a storm, I've moved away from troubles and I'm able to look back and study what the hell happened. Looks like my Summer was dramatic and sad. Hope Kevin is still with me, and my friends as well. I begin to feel more human, humane, and able to sympathise and connect with my fellow human beings.
November - Four of Swords Reversed
I quit a dead-end job (what happened to that great job from Spring? Was I fired from it and had to find a crappy one? Or did it turn crappy?) Or this card could mean going back to work from travelling (wow, spent October travelling...) Caution is needed as new problems arise after the completion of the previous cycle in October. More illness. But in others, whom I have to take care of. Channeling or mediumship are possible with guides from the astral plane.
December - Seven of Diamonds Reversed
Procrastination and melancholia. Just another month in Winter. Someone tries to steal my ideas... I become suspicious but this time I'm not being paranoid. I feel exhausted at work (hmm... sounds familiar to December 2003). I also begin to feel that my salary doesn't match my work. (Grrrr!)
Before enlightment, chop wood, carry water; after enlightment, chop wood, carry water.
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doesn't seem very positive, it's true. but you know that future is just a selection of choices and isn't set in stone. it all depends on the choices you'll make and each choice sets a different future. you'll be at twelve crossroads. you can make different choices and yes you can beat that fucking May up. You may hurt someone, but in the end it'll probably be not that bad.
and even if you really fuck up all year long i'll be there to make it more bearable.
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Nevertheless, this is a good exercise for me - i can then study afterwards the months and the cards, to see if there are any corelations, and learn more about the Tarot.
;)