Daily Draw 19

Tarot Card Drawn:

Ace Of Ghosts (Ace of Cups)

Reversed

Today looks to be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, according to the reversed Ace of Cups - a classic indicator of emotional upheaval, repressed feelings, disappointment and melodrama. The message today is not to go with the emotions, especially when it comes to decision making, as today the heart cannot be trusted. This card hints at mood swings - very much me today! - and instability, but also chaos in relationships, as misinterpretations abound. Where this card arises, you can often expect to have 'one of those days', and find yourself with a bad case of the blues.

ZK Cards Drawn:

Anger/Lover

Such passion in two little cards! Interestingly, the contrast between these two strongly emotional cards reinforces the Ace of Cups, strengthening the theme of runaway emotions. It may be a good idea to find some way to channel these conflicting feelings - perhaps through creative expression, or vigorous exercise. Certainly, it is not a good time for making commitments, and expressing feelings, as both are likely to be misguided, or misunderstood. Perhaps the best course of action is to wait out the storm.

Daily Draw 18

Tarot Card Drawn:

Death

I seem to draw the Death card - not just the Tarot one but it's Oracle deck equivalents, too - fairly regularly. And when a card turns up frequently enough, you have to start asking questions.

Death, as we all know, is a card of rebirth. It suggests we let go of outdated ways of thinking, bad habits and unhealthy situations. Often, it indicates a person, factor or situation which has outstayed it's welcome, and advises that we take action, lest we learn our lesson the hard way.

It's continued appearance in my personal readings is clearly a sign that something must be done. The change must come from within. As someone who keeps meaning to do things, like quit smoking and take better care of my health, I would do well to heed its warnings.

ZWK Cards Drawn:

Baby/Journey

Something is about to head in a new and interesting direction. Combined with the Death card above, I think this is a case of out with the old, and in with the new. Older influences are fading out, and fresh opportunities and attitudes are approaching. The message here, then, is not to worry about letting things go - I am reminded of the old adage that when God closes a door, He opens a window, and while I myself am not religious, it certainly fits.

Daily Draw 17

Tarot Card Drawn:

Four of Pumpkins (Pentacles)

This card often presents us with a choice. Do we cling to what we have, or invest in the possibility of even greater gains? Are you happy with what you have, is it worth gambling for the chance of better things? When I see the Four of Pentacles, I ask myself whether I have become complacent in some way. The status quo brings us comfort, but no surprises. Sometimes, to get what we really want, we must sacrifice what we already have. This card suggests that if we are willing to endure an interim period of hardship or discomfort, we have a chance at the big prize. You have to speculate to accumulate, after all.

ZWK Cards Drawn:

Desire/Jealousy

There seem to be a few ways of interpreting this. The first is quite clear. When we are lacking something, it is easy to become resentful of those who have it - to feel wronged and cheated by those who covet what we so desire. But doing so will bring us no closer to our goals. The cards in this light are a reminder to focus on what you can do to achieve your goals, rather than wasting time on petty jealousy. They also warn us that often these things only seem so attractive because they are unobtainable - jealousy breeds desire.

The second way to interpret the combination is wanting to be envied, seeking the jealousy of others to boost our own self esteem, and validate the worth of who we are and what we may have. Do not appraise yourself with the eyes of others.

Today, then, is a day to be grateful of what we already have, but not complacent - and to see the success of others as an inspiration, rather than a threat.

Daily Draw 16

Tarot Card Drawn:

The High Priestess

Clearly, there is more to today than meets the eye! Unsaid words, undiscovered secrets and hidden factors abound. Yet, in a moment of stillness, clarity is still possible. The High Priestess reminds us that if we are wise, if we can distinguish between true intuition and delusion or paranoia, all the answers we seek are well within our reach. Often, information comes to us impure: we edit what we see, hear and feel, our experiences and knowledge passing through the filters of common sense, past experience and rationality. If we can put these aside, listen without prejudice to the messages of the universe, there often exists a raw and powerful wisdom.

ZWK Cards Drawn:

Death/Anger

This card combination suggests that I may be clinging to outdated emotions and grudges. Perhaps something is going to aggravate my temper or try my patience. If so, it is not worth it. It is important not to hold onto the past, especially those parts which hurt and weaken us. There may be a cause which is simply not worth fighting anymore. The cards may also suggest frustration at the end of a situation, but there are things in life which cannot be controlled. The message here seems to be that crying and wailing never fixed anything - sometimes all you can do is dust yourself off, and move on.

Daily Draw 15

Tarot Card Drawn:

The Devil

Firstly, say hello to my newest deck, now "reading ready": The Hallowe'en Tarot, by Kipling West.

I find this card interesting, as I know that today I will very likely be placed in a situation where I must bite my tongue, and not get involved.

So how does the Devil relate to this?

Often, this card indicates a need to control base impulses and desires. As The Devil often represents the unthinking, sometimes destructive force of nature (in our own hearts as well as the world around us), I believe the card is all about temper today. In life, we frequently have to choose between what we would like or feel compelled to do, and what we know is right. I think that in the context of the coming evening, this card asks: Yes, reacting without thought may make you feel better, but what will it achieve? If you cannot contribute constructively to a situation, it is sometimes best to back away - to save ourselves from making a bad situation much much worse. It also indicates a potential for temptation and the abuse of power.

ZWK Cards Drawn:

Visit/Sadness

Well, I don't like this! I have actually been invited to a friend's house today, so this doesn't really bode well...of course, we must take a closer look. The combination can be interpreted in many ways: will the visit cause sadness, or are we visiting someone who is sad? The meaning could also be metaphorical, indicating that we will be visited by sadness. At times like this, I often draw a third card, to clarify:

Unexpected Joy

The third, clarifying card indicates an end to this aforementioned sadness. Perhaps the real message here is that it is possible to lift the spirits of others, simply by being there. A melancholy situation or attitude can be expected to turn suddenly around, into something really positive.

Daily Draw 14

Tarot Card Drawn:

Two Of Pentacles

I'm pretty sure every woman understands this card! It is about juggling, not just financially (i.e finding a way to to pay the bills and still eat, or somehow affording a new hairdo and still fixing the car), but sometimes in terms of managing your time and emotional resources. When I see this card, I know that a balance can be achieved - but I also know that it won't be easy, and I may shortly start to feel like a rather overworked plate spinner, trying to keep everything up in the air. The card, then, is one of empowerment, and it's message is a rather positive one: it will be tough, but darn it, you CAN do it!

ZWK drawn:

Love/Ecclesiatic

I will admit to tilting my head and sighing like a big girl when I saw these cards today!

On a simple level, it may be read as true, or righteous love. A revelation of the heart's desire, or the basic good nature of someone's affections.

As I am not religious in any traditional sense, I tend to follow popular thinking in associating Ecclesiastic with the Hierophant of the Tarot deck, which makes it much easier to interpret. So in this light, the combination may also be interpreted as romantic advice offered, or the correct path revealed. Of course, for the more spiritually inclined it may also refer to a passion for religious or spiritual pursuits.

But for me - spending a romantic day in with my better half - the meaning seems rather clear! ;)

Daily Draw 13

Tarot Card Drawn:

Queen Of Swords

Now this is traditionally my significator, being a Gemini and just a teensy bit argumentative! So I find this interesting. The Queen of Swords is quite witty, and gifted with a clear logic - although on the negative side, she can be a little too good at presenting both points of view, which can lead to a tendency to argue simply for the sake of it. As a Daily card, I think she signifies sharpness, observation, and quick-wittedness. Her message, I think, is to keep my wits about me today, and to give as good as I get. There is no room for drawing lazy conclusions, and no progress can be made unless things are approached with a clear and focused mind.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Thought/Message

What an interesting combination. I see this in two ways, each as likely as the other:

One - On one level, I think this combination is another way of saying 'as above, so below', and promotes a message of positive thinking and visualisation. When I saw these two cards, I thought immediately of these things, of being careful what message you send out into the universe, and to be mindful that the universe does not interpret negative expectations as wishful thinking.

Two - On the second level, I think the cards suggest that whatever answers I seek today, they are already inside me, waiting to come out. They represent, perhaps, a situation where much consideration is needed, and a train of thought which is more helpful and relevant than it initially seems.

Daily Draw 12

After a brief hiatus -  more about that here - it is great to be back, with everything present and correct!

Tarot Card Drawn:

Justice (Reversed)

Prejudice, bias, short-sightedness and misconceptions spring to mind whenever I see a reversed Justice card. It is quite meaningful that on a Tarot card, Justice does not wear a blindfold - this is said to represent the wisdom and perception needed if true justice is to be served. The card is a reminder to be sure we have our facts straight, and to not let assumptions cloud our judgement. Perhaps a situation is not all that it seems. The card can also suggest injustice, and betrayal - all things in ife which seem unfair. Today it is important to see things clearly, and draw an independent conclusion.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Merriment/Misfortune

A mixed bag from the ZWK cards today! On the one hand, there is cause for joy and celebration - yet on the other, we have a strong indication of bad luck. This could be a warning not to take such joys for granted, but could also suggest that in the face of today's troubles or obstacles, the best reaction is to laugh - to stay positive no matter what happens. The combination suggests that both great joy and great sadness are fleeting, and that it is unwise to become carried away with either one.

Daily Draw 11

Alas, my Ten of Wands has gone walkies!

Until I find it - or it finds me, as the cards seem to have a mind of their own sometimes! - I want to concentrate on the ZWG cards, and The Answer Deck.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten:

 Letter/Fidelity

Ooh, how lovely!

So far, the main difference between Letter and Message seems to be subtlety. With the Message card, I have come to expect overtones, and signs - the Letter card seems to refer to more direct messages, usually from others. Although the card can, and has, referred to actual letters and emails, it has also turned up in spreads as a reference to contracts, texts, even conversations.

Fidelity is a gorgeous card, promising faithfulness, and dependability. Together, the cards suggest a display of loyalty - either someone professing their fidelity, or a need for the querent to do so. It is a good day for making it clear whose side you are on, for letting the ones you love know that you will always be there. Look for a show of support, and solidarity.

Answer Deck Cards Drawn:

Bad News/Change/Inspiration

This combination may seem grim on the surface, but I think there is a hopeful message here overall. Bad News indicates, of course, setbacks, disappointments and...well...bad news! Change suggests that this will come in the form of unpleasant developments, and things not going to plan - things changing when we would rather they continue as they are.

However, the real interesting card here is Inspiration.

Clearly, all is not lost today. It is important not to give up, and not to let setbacks get in the way of progress. The word that keeps occurring to me is adaptability. There is a way to turn a crisis into an opportunity. You just have to look at it the right way.

Daily Draw 10

Tarot Card Drawn:

Queen of Cups

Patience, understanding, empathy and compassion are the focus today. The Queen of Cups reminds us to tune in to the subtle emotional undercurrents around us, and to show true compassion to others. Today is a day for helping those in need, and using our intuition to pick up on what is really going on. Extra patience must be used hen dealing with others today - there may be more to their situation than meets the eye. It is important to listen to what others are saying, or perhaps what they are not saying. Read between the lines, and try to understand how someone else feels before making any kind of judgement.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Message/Death

 A very interesting ZWK combination for us today. Rather than taking the cards literally, I would look for a sign today that a situation really is over. It is a combination which foretells rejection, and denials. An invitation turned down, or an idea rejected. The news may not be good, but with Death, we at least get a sense of closure, and are no longer left to wonder what might have been. Today, then, is a day for changing our approach. If a first attempt fails, try to find a creative solution. Try to think about the problem a little differently. If you aren't getting through to someone, try a different message.

Daily Draw 9

Tarot Card Drawn:

The Hermit

It would seem that today, grave errors can be avoided by not following popular opinion. This certainly suggests a situation in which the minority are right, not the majority. It warns that while others may be well meaning, sometimes the only person who truly understands your situation is you. Sometimes, a situation can be clouded by the differing opinions of everyone involved. Minimise the input of others. Today is a day for following your own path, and seeking your own inner wisdom. Trust yourself.

Due to a technical hitch, the Zigeuner WahrsagKarten will be back tomorrow, so instead, let's call upon the Answer Deck:

Clarity/Abundance/The Fool

I think today's message is quite a clear one. In an eerie way, it backs up the Hermit's message of self reliance. Clarity/Abundance offers a chance to see a situation or problem clearer than ever before. There is a sense of heightened awareness, and a chance to see things as they really are. The Fool, however, warns us that others may not share our vision, that the truth discovered today may be so well hidden that others simply will not see it. The Fool also suggests that to find this truth, we must 'go against the grain', and that this may even entail deliberately setting about things in the opposite ay to others. It may look for all the world like you have things backwards - today, the rest of the world is wrong.

Daily Draw 8

With the weekend here, let's see what the next few days have in store!

Tarot Card Drawn:

8 of Cups

This card has always signified - to me, at least - the rejection of instant gratification in favour of something more permanent, and meaningful. In this way, it may be seen as a warning against quick fixes, or a need to not buy into your own hype. While we all enjoy, and times deserve, recognition for the things that we do, we must never allow our achievements to overshadow us. Fame is fleeting. Celebration is fine, but it is easy to become so focused on one achievement that we cease to move forward, forever trapped in some perfect moment of the past. It's all about searching for something more.

I could not help but think of Yoda from Star Wars when I drew this card: "Adventure...Excitement... A Jedi craves not these things"

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Unexpected Joy/Loss

Talk about a mixed message!

Clearly, there are pleasant surprises in store this weekend. However, the presence of Loss makes me wonder...is it a case of fleeting happiness? Is this source of joy something which will leave as quickly as it arrives? Perhaps it is more complicated than that. It could be that the cards warn that by getting caught up in this happy surprise, it is likely I will miss something important, an opportunity perhaps.

We will certainly see. Have a great weekend!

Daily Draw 7

Tarot Card Drawn:

Six of Swords (reversed)

Reversed, I have always found this card to be quite a tricky one. At the very least, it can indicate thwarted travel plans, delays and unexpected setbacks. However, it does have a darker side, and recent events lead me to believe that it is this interpretation which I should be focusing on. For the reversed Six of Swords often carries with it a warning not to bury one's head in the sand. In my experience, it usually indicates that problems are not being dealt with, and that such matters will fester, rather than simply go away. It is a card which asks what I am avoiding in life, and speaks of trauma which is not dealt with, and hurt which has not been healed. Often, it indicates a need to face problems head on, and not shy away from them, however painful that may be.

All I can say is  that I know exactly where this card is coming from.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Letter/Officer

An official letter or document seems to be the focus of today's card combination, which makes a lot of sense - I received some medical test results today, shortly after drawing the two cards.

Of course, this is not the only possible interpretation. The card combination could just as easily be a fine, a legal document, an offer of work or indeed any message received from someone in an official capacity. It may also refer to the 'official story', the revealing of indisputable truths, and reliable accounts. Read simply, it may be taken as a warning not to accept things at face value today, but rather to find your own truth, and not jump to any conclusions until you are sure you have all the facts.

Daily Draw 6

Tarot Card Drawn:

Knight Of Wands

Traditionally, the Knight is a card of adventure and daring. Coupled with the suit of Wands, he becomes a card of swift thought and raw imagination. The Knight of Wands can represent a person with these qualities, someone brimming with original, even revolutionary ideas. He can also represent a situation or attitude - he may indicate a coming quest for knowledge, or a novel approach to your situation.

This is a very significant card to draw today. I received a new deck this morning (see the main site for more on this) , so I am certainly on an adventure: a quest for the truth!

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Drawn:

Visit/Love

I knew straight away that this did not refer to a romantic visit, although it can - my circumstances sort of prohibited that - so I decided to consider Love not as a romantic card, but rather as a card of passion, or a different type of love. There are so many kinds, after all: the love for your family, friends, in some cases (if you're lucky!) even a love for your job. So this combination could herald a visit from someone you care about, but can also indicate a new interest or passion entering your life. It could be the day you stumble across the sport that leads you to the Olympics, or the day you receive the first of something you will later begin to collect - maybe your first stamp set, or porcelain doll. A new interest may be sparked, or hidden feelings of fondness may be revealed on a day when you draw this combination.

For me, as with the Knight of Wands, I think the message is clear, and that it bodes well for my new deck!

Daily Draw 5

Today my concern is mostly one of time. Lately, I get the feeling that I am wasting time, or not applying my efforts where they are most needed - while the important things in life seem to slip by. It is hard to get my priorities straight of late!

With this in mind, let us see what day five has in store...

Tarot Card Drawn:

The Fool - Reversed

Touché, RWS!

When reading any card, it is important to bear it's duality in mind. Reversed, our Fool is not quite so independent and carefree - indeed, he can be a pain, his follies and misadventures a burden on those who have to pick up the pieces. Though his independent spirit does have it's charms, his lack of caution and common sense can be deeply frustrating to those around him.

Also, we must consider how the poor Fool feels. He cannot fit in, even when he tries to. He is simply not the same as you or I.

Applied to my situation, I feel this card is very appropriate. I think it relates tofinding your place in life, and suggests that true happiness is found by realising your strengths, and sticking to them. It makes me think that perhaps I am spreading myself a little thinly, instead of focusing on one area of growth. It may also indicate a need to go with the flow a little, and not always associate 'normal' and 'safe' with 'bad' and 'boring'.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten Cards Drawn:

 

Loss/Lover

I'm not one to  jinx a good thing, but I doubt that this is literal!

I think what these two cards represent is a loss of desire, or passion. Either that something you love has been taken from you, or else the love itself is waning. Perhaps familiarity really does breed contempt - or it may be that those who once seemed enthralled by you are now indifferent, or cold.

I think this combination, in relation to my problem, refers to a dwindle in interest. This is particularly interesting because I have had a few minor bouts of writer's block lately - not good when you have a deadline!! - and it always leaves me feeling kind of lost and doubting. The cards seem to stress that lately, things which were once exciting do not seem interesting at all anymore. Like the Fool, I think the message here is to find something I can really sink my teeth into!

Daily Draw 4

Tarot Card Drawn: The Hierophant

The Hierophant often offers us advice, and wisdom. It is the voice of traditional wisdom, and conventional ideas. The card refers not only to spriritual guidance, but also to the voice of conscience inside ourselves.

When this card is drawn, it is often telling you that you need not be alone - that there is somebody who can help you, someone you can confide in, or trust to point you in the right direction. It often suggests that we know the right answer, and that we should trust our inner voice to guide us. The Hierophant's message is that the right information is out there, so make sure you are listening.

Zigeuner WahrsageKarten cards drawn:

I will admit, I find it a little spooky that The Hierophant and Ecclesiastic would be drawn on the same day! This strengthens the need to seek guidance, to not be closed off to new ideas and offered wisdom. The presence of The Gift certainly suggests an offer of help, whether it be advice or a revelation from someone. When these cards are drawn togeher, you can expect to make a real connection with someone, on a deep level - to be given the gift of knowledge or wisdom.