Tarot Card Reading

I have a confession to make. I was, at one point in my life, fascinated by tarot cards because of the many 'secrets' they seemed to know. Nowadays I know very well that sometimes the readings are general, so much so that you might simply be imposing your own life into the cards.

But you have to admit, it can be fun to give it a try.

I noticed that Mei Shan's blog was on an online tarot card reading recently. Thought I'll give it a go during my break between essay writing. The website is here.

 

Card 1 (The Empress) :

How you feel about yourself now

This is a time for nurturing, material and domestic comfort, a feeling of abundance, harmony, joy and love. A time for motherhood - you may already be pregnant or thinking about motherhood, if female of course! If male, this is a period of joy and abundance for you too - the appearance of The Empress here could also indicate that your mother or mother figure could be of great significance or comfort at this time. This is also a card of creativity so it is a good omen if you are feeling creatively inspired at this time.

I'm ignoring the first chunk as I am sure it's not meant for me. The last line is most valid at this point.

Card 2 (The Chariot) :

What you most want at this moment

The cards suggest that what you most want at this time is success, to win and not give up the fight. You are successful and assertive in most things, or if you haven't quite got the success you want, you will get it. This is a time of movement and change - expect a journey relating to work, or if you want that car you've been looking at, go get it.

To be fair, most people would want to achieve that in life. Well, that's still a wonderful plan. I shall aim for that.

Card 3 (The Hanged Man) :

Your fears

You fear letting go, yet this place of limbo and indecision is not a good place to be. Are you being emotionally blackmailed so you don't go? Don't be the victim. Sometimes we have to have the strength to let go to attract new positive possibilities in our life.

Card 4 (Justice) :

What is going for you

There is a karmic power to the Justice card, reward for the good deeds you have done in the past. This is a period of good luck even if you don't know why you are being so favoured. You will approach any issues concerning relationships or business affairs with calm, balanced logic and any claim will go in your favour.

I like the sound of that.

Card 5 (The Hierophant) :

What is going against you

You are simply struggling to conform to others expectations of you and everybody has an opinion of what you should do. Perhaps you are having a crisis of faith and are unsettled at a very spiritual level. Ask yourself who you really are? What is important to you? What makes you happy? Seek out advice or wise counsel if you wish, but accepting who you really are and going after what you want instead of what others want for you is the most important.

Card 6 (The Hermit) :

Outcome

This is a time for you to be alone or may herald a time of loneliness. Take this time for quiet introspection and rest. Don't worry you will find the answers, but the Hermit signals a warning not to make hasty decisions. If you have been unwell this is a time for rest and recuperation.

So what is it about these cards in the end? For me, I suppose what tarot cards are meant to do is not to show someone his or her future, nor is it dictatic in nature. Remember what I said about a person looking at the cards and interpreting them in the context of their own life?

That's exactly it. In a way, it makes someone think insightfully about who they are and what they might be facing. It is general, yes, but we're walking down the same path, aren't we?