Updates and Musings
First, I have put the Tarot of the Carnival on hiatus again for now. There have been a couple of entries over the past few weeks, but always just one for any given Carnival. Most weeks I’ve had no entries at all. I’m just not getting enough interest to keep it going right now.
Second, I want to express how grateful I am to my friends and readers whose words of encouragement have helped me get through the tough times I’ve been having lately.
Third, I am thankful that I have my cards to guide and encourage me as well.
I won’t go into the gory details. But the good news is, my financial situation has finally begun to improve. We actually have a bit of money left over each month now, and are beginning to accumulate a meager savings. It’s nice to have a bit of money left in the bank after taking care of necessities for a change.
There is still a personal situation that is giving me trouble. But there is a solution to this problem, as there always is, but it will take time to accomplish what needs to be done to remedy it. But in about about four months things should improve considerably.
I asked the cards about this today. I used the French Spread from the book Power Tarot, and using my trusty Gummy Bear Tarot.
The card positions in the French Spread are:
- Things happening now
- Hopes and dreams
- Strength and security
- Support or opposition
- Something in the future that may surprise you
Card One is The Chariot. This pertains to this current difficulty with someone. In fact, every time I’ve done a reading about this situation, this is the card that shows to represent them. It fits them perfectly.
Card Two is The Moon. I’ve felt sharply separated from my inner quiet and meditative self since this problem has started. In fact, I’ve been unable to meditate for any length of time or with any real feeling of peace since this problem started. I hope to restore my inner peace and reconnect with my subconscious again soon.
Card Three is Seven of Swords. This is the one I’m not sure about. For me, this card usually means to be secretive or to get away with something. I haven’t yet been able to discern how this can be my strength and security. It will take more thought.
Card Four is Ten of Cups. My support. My family. The love that my husband has for me and I for him. He is always my strongest supporter. Without him I don’t know how I’d have coped through all the stress lately.
Card Five is Four of Wands. I will have reason to rejoice soon. A happy home, stability in my life. Opportunity for growth and new challenges. The future looks good, I am happy to say.
All in all, it’s a very encouraging reading. It has put a positive spin on my day today. This is one of the primary reasons I read the Tarot. I find hope, encouragement and new ideas in the cards.
Here’s to the future!
Gummy Bear Tarot
I’ve been using this deck a lot lately. There are times when you need simplicity and clarity. I’m moving through one of those times right now.
Many Tarot decks are rich with symbolism featuring cards that are simply packed with images, lights and shadows, zillions of colors and shadows… and it can all become too much for my senses after a while. That’s when I need a very simple deck. That’s when I reach for the Gummy Bears.
The Gummy Bear Tarot features line drawings, primary colors and straightforward imagery. The symbolism is clear and simple, the voice of the deck comes through clearly to me with less static on the lines. Reading ‘between the lines’, or perhaps ‘in the spaces between the cards’ as I’ve thought of it, is much easier to do with this deck.
Another good deck for simplicity that I’ve seen recommended is the International Icon Tarot. Although the faceless figures on this deck leave me a bit cold. The little faces on the gummy bears supply a hint of personality that I seek in all my decks. For myself, personality is as important in a deck of Tarot cards as it is in a group of friends.
For single-card readings, such as a Daily Draw, I still use other decks when the spirit moves me. But for anything more than one card, I’m using the Gummy Bears these days.
