Heartstrings and Tarot Reading
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Relationships and Tarot go together like Batman and Robin. Tarot can be used to understand and improve all relationships. Having an issue with your boss? Is your neighbor driving you crazy? Are things off with you and a close friend? Sounds like its time for a reading!
Tarot is an amazing tool for analyzing relationships. Whether you are looking for love, want to dig deeper in your current relationship or having problems, the Tarot can help in all aspects.
I do regular readings with my husband to check in and see where we are at and it's surprising how much comes to the surface during these sessions. I think open communication is the key to success in any relationship and the Tarot is a great facilitator of that.
One of my favorite uses for Tarot is to determine an individuals motivation. In life people do not always say what they mean and mean what they say. Tarot can bring inner motivations to light helping us to make informed decisions about people. This method of reading has saved me from bad decisions in my personal and business life on several occasions.
For example: If I am doing a relationship reading for someone and the Tower comes up, I might think that their relationship will be short lived or about to change drastically. If the Three of Cups comes up in a reading, one person may be emotionally involved with someone else leading me to wonder if they are really committed to the relationship or a threesome could be on the horizon. ;)
Lets do some practical application! Heres the first spread we will be using, if you have a relationship questions grab your deck and follow along!
Stacy and Jack have been having a hard go of it, they split up a few weeks ago and cannot decide if they should be together or not. Lets try out this relationship spread and see what they should do moving forward.
Partner 1 - Stacy - The Three of Cups represents celebrations, parties and loose emotional ties indicating that Stacy is seeking out the company of friends to get over this recent breakup. She may have another emotional interest that is dividing her attention. Stacy seems to be adjusting well and feeling pretty optimistic about where she is in life.
Emotional Needs - Stacy - The Wheel of Fortune is a card about riding the high tides of life. Everything is temporary but for now Stacy is focusing on herself and moving in an upward direction. She has found a sense of independence and is enjoying what life is throwing her way right now.
Area to work on - Stacy - The Six of Crystals (Pentacles) is a card about inner growth and prosperity. Now is the time for Stacy to channel her energy into her spiritual needs and refocus on abundance and prosperity. Stacy may be seeking out a new job to increase her income and ability to provide for herself.
Partner 2 - Jack - The Two of Cups is the relationship or marriage card suggesting that Jack is still emotionally invested in this situation. He may be holding on to the romanticized idea of what once was when he should be focused on the now and the reality of the situation.
Emotional Needs - Jack - The Two of Crystals (Pentacles) signifies finding a balance in life. It may be time for Jack to reach out to his friends and family to help support him at this time. Perhaps Jack needs to get back to the basics and remember what it is that he loves to do outside of this situation.
Area to work on - Jack - The Eight of Swords suggests an inability to move forward. Jacks perception surrounding this relationship may be clouded causing him to keep himself available when it may be healthier to move on.
Advice from Spirit - The Six of Swords - Its time to move on because this ship has sailed. Its time to let go and make sacrifices for the sake of moving forward. This may be a hard decision to make but know it is temporary and moving on will benefit you both in the long run.
Outcome - Awakening - It is time to ‘wake up’ and trust your inner voice. Stacy and Jack probably both know that this relationship is not in the interest of their highest good. That doesn’t have to mean in happened in vain. Its okay to look back on this relationship and see the lessons and successes it brought to your life. It happened for a reason and that is something to be grateful for.
Lets look at a second example using only five cards.
For this reading we will be peeking into the relationship of Mary and Alex. They have been together for a long while and want to check in on the status of their loving relationship, lets see how this spread applies.
Seeker - Mary - The Queen of Crystals (Pentacles) has a steady and stable energy about her, a strong connection with the earth and a steady and committed heart. She likes to handle the finances in the relationship and enjoys the finer things in life.
Partner - Alex - The Knight of Wands is active, imaginative and full of energy. He is constantly trying new things and looking for the spice in life. He is sometimes guilty of not finishing every project he starts but his heart is made of gold.
For better - The Seven of Wands indicates that victory is possible when these two work together. Triumph is possible through personal courage and inner strength.This is an energetic and dynamic time for this relationship, its important to stay strong for each other. Do not be afraid to speak the truth as it will be well received. This relationship is headed in a positive direction.
For worse - The Seven of Cups suggests that there is a propensity towards fantasy and temptation, it’s time to ground those energies and make a lasting commitment to this relationship. Daydreaming is okay, just don't take it too far.
Outcome - The Ten of Cups signifies great happiness in all areas of family, life and love. This is a card of mutual respect within this relationship and has all the building blocks of something that will last the test of time. There is an understanding of the universal force of love and a sense of oneness within this relationship
These are just two example of how a relationship reading could go. Each reading is going to be unique, as each relationship is unique! Feel free to PIN these Relationship Spreads for later use. If you'd like to schedule a Relationship Reading with me you can do that HERE. Don't forget to check out the other bloggers below!
XOXO Chelsea
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Full Moon Reading Revealed!
The beautiful Full Moon in Leo is here! Ill be doing some Moon Magic and Cleansing my crystals tonight! How do you celebrate the Full Moon? As promised here are your Full Moon Readings! I hope they bring some clarity to your life.
For my friends that chose #1 -
Theme: I let go and allow the Universe to do her thing - Do not discredit the passive cycles of life, sometimes when we let go of trying to control everything we achieve our goals even faster and with less resistance. There is a time to be active and a time to be passive, one is not better than the other, honor them both as they come. Have faith that the path you are treading is exactly where you are supposed to be. Trust your intuition and go in the direction you feel pulled towards.
Challenge: Wisdom- Wisdom is only gained through experience and sometimes that can really test our limits. When times get hard as they sometimes will, its important to appreciate the lesson so you don't have to repeat it. The Universe will rarely drag you through a lesson you have thoroughly learned. Wisdom is a commodity more precious than gold gather it whenever you can.
Advice: Strength - During this next Moon cycle focus on overcoming the desires of the beast within, work on spirit and acknowledge that it needs attention too. This card is ruled by Leo and it involves learning to harness your passions so you can direct your energies towards creative goals. Be confident when facing life and learn to make the beast work for you, not the other way around. Trust that you are worthy enough to receive what you are working for.
For my friends that chose #2 -
Theme: I don’t need to find my purpose; my purpose will find me - If you are looking for your purpose a good way to start is by following your heartstrings! What do you love? What makes you smile and does’t feel like work? Did something come to mind? Do that! We are attracted to things that bring us closer to the path of our destiny. If you seek it, you will find it and it will be lovely.
Challenge: Achievement Rx - One of the hardest parts of this thing called life is learning to enjoy the journey and not just the destination. Do not focus all your attention at this time towards the future and what could be, allow yourself to be emerged in the NOW! Find your center and connect with it, you will get more results seeking within than you could outside of yourself. Goals are great but you need to know what you are shooting for to get what you truly want.
Advice: 7 of Blooms (Cups) Rx - Do not avoid contemplation and self examination! It is time to take a good hard look at yourself and decide who you want to be, how you want to live. It is sometimes too temping to busy ourselves to the point that we “do not have time” to relax or attend to our spiritual needs. Do not fall into this trap because it will leave you with an empty heart, instead make time for yourself and reflect on what you truly want and need in life. When you are ready take steps to get there.
For my friends that chose #3 -
Theme: I release my need to be perfect and I center into my commitment to serve the world more love - I like to say that tolerance is my religion, but truly its love. Allow yourself to connect through your heart charka and choose love as often as you can. Do things out of love, and find love always finds its way back to you.
Challenge: Water - Emotions are not always easy, but they are of the main way our spirit has of communicating with us. Find ways to understand your emotions and what triggers them. You might be tempted to avoid your emotions or bottle them up, but what water really needs to do is flow, so allow yourself to feel, because feeling is healing. Healing is hard work but rewarding work, and it springs from a place of love so cultivate that whenever you can.
Advice: Two of Plumes (Swords) - Remember, you always have a choice. If you don't like where you are at, take action to change it. If you don't like who your with, be with yourself. Don't make excuses make a choice! Either your in or your out, honor that. You have the power to alter the course of your reality. Chose love for yourself, for others, for the earth. Go through this Moon cycle mindfully and take time to appreciate the power of your intention.
XOXO Chelsea
Commune, Communicate, Commemorate
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Welcome to my very first BLOG HOP! There are links above to lead you to the blogs before and after mine and a master list so you can see them all in one place! Yay community!
This month’s topic is:
Samhain is the time of the feast of the dead in many cultures. For our topic, I would like you to post about a loved one or someone you admired/disliked (historical figures are fair game) that ties in with Tarot, Lenormand or an Oracle deck.
***Commune, Communicate, Commemorate with those who have gone on before us. ***
The most influential, kindest, and generous man I ever knew, is my Papa Willie. He is also the only person I’ve ever known that has died.
Prior to my Papa passing over, I never had a strong fear of death. Death seemed like a natural transition in life because of my belief in reincarnation, working with the Tarot, and learning Astrology at such a young age. My dreams and thoughts were not haunted by death because I knew there are many more lifetimes to come.
When Papa Willie left us, I lost my hero, my idol and love of my life. It was hard to accept that he had died and was never coming back. The first two months after he was gone my life was a hot mess. I would listen to “Miss American Pie” on repeat and cry endlessly. I couldn’t feel his energy or his spirit anywhere, I went into crisis mode. Soon, I was questioning my intuition and beliefs that I’ve always known were true. When I could eventually compose myself enough to go into public the first person I saw was my personal psychic, Bright Eyes.
There were questions I had for Bright Eyes that I needed help answering. Why I could not feel my Papa around me? Where was he and what could I do about the huge hole he left behind? The reading took place many years ago but I’ll never forget what Bright Eyes said. Bright Eyes told me that Papa Willie was happy about where he moved on to and he was watching over everyone in my family. Bright Eyes said that Papa Willie had been keeping his distance with me because I was more sensitive and in tune with him; he was having a hard time controlling my emotions whenever he was close to me or on my mind. He said I was right all along and to never stop trusting myself. Papa Willie also told me he was proud and to always keep reaching for my goals. The most important message I received was that my Papa was still there for me to talk to and lean on. I just had to learn to listen in a different, or higher way.
Since that reading, my Papa Willie and I have developed the most beautiful spiritual relationship and we commune on a daily basis when I read the Tarot for myself. The altar I keep is dedicated to him and my family speaks his name so often, an outsider may think he’s in the next room and not just with us in spirit. I’m not the type to tell anyone how to deal with their grief or what to believe about death, but this is my experience and you’re welcome to it.
From what I’ve learned, I created a 5 card spread to help anyone get in touch with their spirit guides.
If you have any questions please leave them in the comments!
XOXO CHELSEA
Tarot vs Oracles
What’s the big difference?
I like to think of the Tarot and Oracle relating to the left and right sides of the brain.
Left Side (Logical)
The Tarot is systematic, logical and only has 78 cards. Tarot has 22 Majors which represent The Fool’s Journey start to finish and 56 Minors or Pip cards that relate to personalities and everyday situations. The Tarot is the older of the two traditions and requires memorization to be effective. Intuition does come into play with Tarot but it is mixed with the study and structure of its history.
Right Side (Intuitive)
Oracle decks are less traditional and have varying themes and meanings. They do not have a set amount of cards in each deck or a set structure. They are read intuitively and leave interpretation to the user in some cases. Where as Tarot is a consistent system that can be read with any version of a Tarot deck, Oracles are unique to themselves. Oracles have specific themes and purposes that do no translate between different deckS usually.
Personal Preference
I got my hands on my first Tarot deck and book when I was 14. I love the history and student aspect of Tarot. I took the time to learn Tarot like it was my job (which it is now). My Cancer ascending sign makes me a lover of anything with a rich history so I think it’s safe to say that Tarot is my main dish. That being said I do own BOTH! I have different uses for both Tarot and Oracle decks. For personal readings and client readings I use primarily Tarot. I have about 30 different Tarot decks that I keep in rotation so things never get stale (Venus in Gemini). I love to use Oracle decks for meditation, visualization, scrapbooking and journaling. Sometimes when doing daily readings I like to pull one card from the Tarot and one card from an Oracle just depending on my mood.
Which is right for you?
-Is there one you feel more drawn to? Tarot or Oracle?
-Do you like structure or are you more loosey goosey?
-Do you have time to devote to study or are you getting in spirit time in between work, school and family?
-Does the idea of 78 cards feel overwhelming? Yes/No
-Are you planning to use your cards in conjunction with another spiritual practice? Yes/No
-Are you a details person or a big picture person?
{Maybe you’re meant to work with both!}
Questions? Thoughts? Drop me a comment! Let’s Chat. Head over to my STORE to purchase prints!
XOXO Chelsea
Working with 4 of Pentacles
I recently purchased TAROT OF THE NEW VISION and I am learning so much! This deck is so unique because it takes the traditional RWS deck and paints all the pictures from the opposite prospective. Examples:
THE MAGICIAN/HIGH PRIESTESS/THE CHARIOT
Seeing these cards I know like the back of my hand from these new perspectives has totally brushed the cobwebs away from my tarot studies! I'm seeing things in a whole new light and I'm loving it.
Let's look at the 4 of Pentacles:
When I saw this version of the 4oP it took on such a deeper meaning than being frugal, stingy or greedy with your resources. I realized this card is about making small sacrifices for big dreams. It's about going without today, so you can have something better tomorrow.
It's about self discipline and reaching goals at a slow but steady pace!
This is a card for young couples saving for their first house or someone gathering resources to start a business! This is a starting card. A card where being financially minded is of utmost importance.
This is a check point card one that says "yes, you have come a long way, but you still have a long way to go."
If you have big dreams your on your horizon pull this card from your deck and do your own study! Place it on your alter and allow the energy of this card to envelop you!
What decks have blown your mind and gave you new perspectives on tarot meanings? I'd love some recommendations!
XOXO Chelsea