exciting things. I am getting ready to embark further on this journey of becoming a therapist, and have been doing readings at the local metaphysical bookstore!
One of my favorite spreads to do to help get a feel for aspects in a questioner's life is the pentacle spread.
For this spread, I chose the Robin Wood deck. The Page of Wands in the center represents the questioner for this month. Once a month is a good way to use this spread. The second card, representing the element of Earth, is directly to the left of the center card (the reader's left. You will see). The third card is placed directly above the second and represents the element of Air. Crowning the center card (here the Page of Wands) is the Spirit card. Going downward, the fourth card is placed to the upper right of the center card, and the fifth card directly below it. These represent Water and Fire, respectively.
My dear friend, wheresmytower (who also runs onerunetofindthem), who taught me this spread, places the cards in a different order. She places the center card, followed by Earth, Spirit, Water, Air, and Fire, in that order and in those positions. Do what feels best for you. Also, depending on the reader, the elements may be in different positions. What's important is that the Spirit card is always on top, and that the reader is consistent whenever he uses the spread.
It is also a good idea to look at the cards as a group, and see how they relate to each other, as well as individually.
This month, the questioner feels a strong enthusiasm for life. There's a lot of fun and shenanigans. There is an anticipation, an excitement. The questioner is looking forward to an active social life. In these social interactions, there will be a sharing of ideas and great support (the wand's glow represents the bright idea).
The second card, the Earth card, represents physical and financial health in the questioner's life. It represents emotional security as well. It represents how practical and realistic the questioner can/should be.
9 of Swords, in the Earth position. The impression from this is that the questioner is anxious about changing circumstances. She needs to take on more responsibility, and this is frightening. There is a change in how finances will be coming on, and what can be done with that money.
The next card is Air, right above Earth. Air represents mental acuity, obstacles and how to get over them, communication, and travel. For this questioner, the Emperor is in the Air position. This indicates intelligence and confidence, providing a nice antidote to the anxiety of the 9 of Swords in the Earth position.
The Spirit position can indicate the essence of the matter, the aspect that the questioner can best focus on. It can also indicate an outcome to avoid or the best possible outcome, depending on the other cards. In this instance, the Spirit card is the lovely 3 of Cups!
This is awesome! The questioner is due for some celebration with loved ones. There is much to celebrate! The questioner should be proud of herself for what she has accomplished so far on this path to a new life! She has enthusiasm, confidence, and energy, and smarts. The path she is striking is a good one, and her intuition to take it is correct.
Next is Water, right next to the Spirit card on the reader's right. This represents creativity, emotions, romance, and the subconscious. At home in his element is the King of Cups.
The questioner, who has been apart from her fiance (not separated emotionally, just physically), will have a wonderful, romantic time with him. She has greatly missed him. Also, I would add that there is a feeling of great compassion on the part of the questioner (necessary for her line of work) as well as a lot of great, creative ideas (she has been keeping a notebook).
Last is the Fire position. The Fire position is the position of energy and passion, specifically energy and passion made bringing dreams into reality.
The 3 of Swords, in this position for this reading, seems to show a sadness on the part of the questioner, a grief for the path she was taking, but is now leaving for other options. She feels regret that things didn't work out with her original career path. These feelings are natural. She should allow herself to feel them. However, she only has to look at the overwhelmingly positive cards in this spread--The Emperor in the Air position, the Three of Cups in the Spirit position, and the King of Cups in the Water position, to find solace. She is making the right decision.
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