The Next Thirty Days
Using the Hudes
My husband has recently been laid-off from work. While neither one of us are worried about this situation, having made plans for just such an occurrence, I still wanted to get a peek at what may be in store.
Overall I have to say I’m quite encouraged by this. In the center where you see two cards crossed (although here I have laid the crossing card below the base card for clarity) you see the inner and outer aspects of the present. While the outer appearance is one of loss and sadness (Five of Pentacles), the inner card (Ace of Pentacles) shows that this is actually a new opportunity for financial growth. A new job, or maybe a new business doing well.
Below, in the Nadir position – or spiritual past – you see the Five of Wands representing the conflict that is at the base of this new situation. Without going into details here, I can say it definitely fits the current situation.
In the Past position, to the left, you see the Knight of Wands. He has a habit of entering one’s life, causing conflict and bringing challenges one would rather not deal with. But these challenges are usually necessary for growth. Note the sharp blade used to cut away the old to make way for the new. The changes he causes are not always pleasant but usually necessary.
I read the outer cards in this spread from left to right; the left being the past and the right is the future. I move from the Nadir and Past card to the Zenith and Future card in a diagonal direction. So, the Zenith card – or spiritual future – is the Page of Cups. In this case, a move toward a more inner strength and development of one’s soul and insight. My husband has lately taken up the practice of meditation, and it has been very helpful to him during this situation and in his overall mental well-being.
The Future card is pretty self-explanatory, I think. A celebration; joy of the heart.
As I said, we are not a bit worried. This situation has provided a new opportunity for growth. Things look pretty good.
What’s That I Hear?
Is that the sound of cards shuffling?
Why yes, yes it is.
And what card have a I drawn for this evening?
The Star
What a lovely vision. A woman emerging from the deep, dark water into a magical starry night. Her face is serene and content. One can imagine her rising from the water to stand on the shore and stretch her limbs and yawn after a long and peaceful sleep. What sort of dreams was she having? What knowledge does she now possess that she did not before her long sleep in the water?
Only time will tell…
The Star card is from the Hudes Tarot Deck
