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New Beginnings Tarot Reading – Get Yours Now!

Written on March 7, 2012 by Kimberlee in Tarot Readings, Tarot Spreads

In honor of Spring’s approach, and my own fresh start, I’ve created the New Beginnings Tarot Reading! You can get yours now by typing in “New Beginnings” at checkout. Find out what area of your life needs a clean slate!

Today, I’m showing the New Beginnings Reading in action. I did this reading for me, to highlight exactly what you’re getting when you get a tarot reading from me.

1. The Seed, Area of Change – Six of Swords: Changing course on my journey, literally getting my life back on track. I am at a crossroads, changing my old patterns and seeking out a new course. I know that since things have shifted, I have been feeling much better about myself. Even though I still worry about finances, I have an inner calm, which is new for me! I am logically working through difficult times, and not giving in to the panic and anxiety I typically felt.

2. & 3. The Roots, What Led Me Here – King of Cups & The Emperor: Two very strong, yet very different masculine influences have led me to this place. I’ve finally started gaining control of my emotional state, thanks to the king. Yet I have learned not to rule with an iron fist, thanks to the Emperor. I am able to take responsibility for my own part in creating the current situation, without beating myself up and feeling unnecessary amounts of guilt. I am ready to move on, and make wise decisions based on what has worked before, and what hasn’t. I can make a plan, and go through with, while still making room for contingencies and unexpected hurdles. Whereas before I have leaped on a whim, now I can go forward confidently, with the wisdom of experience.

4. & 5. The Stem, Next Steps to Take – Queen of Swords & Seven of Swords: The Queen is a confident, intellectual woman, who relys on logic and the word of law to get things done. Tempered by the creative solutions and crafty measures of the Seven, she has a bit more flexibility, while still keeping her sights on the main goal. I need to continue to rely on my intellect, and use every tool at my disposal to create a life I want to live. The Seven also warns me to be careful of fly-by-night schemes and those who don’t have my best interests at heart. I need to protect what is mine, and evaluate everything carefully before proceeding. Yet these cards give me confidence, that with right thinking and right actions, I will be able to reach my goals.

6. & 7. The Leaves, Additional Resources – Five of Swords & King of Wands – The Five of Swords reminds me that it won’t all be smooth sailing. I may have difficult waters ahead, struggling to keep up with where I need to be. That’s fine, I’ve dealt with that before. I cannot let a fear of failure or difficult times keep me from what I want, and while the Five signals possible defeat, it also signals that I need to stay fighting mad! Continue to fight the good fight, even when things look tough. I may not win the battle, but in time, I can still win the war. The King of Wands often personally stands for my significant other, and he will always be by my side when things get tough. I need to remember to allow him to help, as I often take control of a situation without showing him where he can assist me. Beyond that, the energy and the inspiration of the king will allow me to come up with creative solutions, tempered by wisdom and foresight. My energy and enthusiasm for the life I love will carry me through, as long as I make the most of my talents.

8. & 9. The Sunlight & The Rain, Outside Influences – Ten of Wands & The World: The path I’ve chosen will not be easy. It will be all too tempting to pick up all the responsibility, like I’ve always done, as shown by the Ten of Wands. I cannot continue to do it all! I must ask for and accept help, no matter what my pride says, or else I will lose all the ground I’ve gained. I must remember to take care of my physical self, I am just as important as the goals I’m working towards! The World shows that my hard work will pay off in time, with public success as well as internal fulfillment. As long as I take a holistic approach, and carefully consider each action from all angles, I will be able to make it work.

10. The Blossom, The Outcome – Seven of Wands: I will gain ground in life, after all of the hard work and careful planning. However, I will have to continue to fight to keep it! The Seven shows protection of your position, fighting for what you hold dear. I will not have time to rest on my laurels, but I will have to keep moving, to maintain what I’ve earned. As long as I’ve gone after the right goals, it will be worth it! I can be myself, without fear of what others think. I can live the life I want, as long as I’m willing to make the lifestyle changes to keep it going.

You can get your very own New Beginnings tarot reading! I am offering it for the same price as my other readings, $25, until March 15th. Order yours today!

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Eight of Swords Revisited: Getting the Support You Need

Written on March 6, 2012 by Kimberlee in Daily Cards, Tarot Readings

Just the other day, I mentioned that I draw the Eight of Swords frequently, and I was right! I drew it again, so I thought I would take a more in-depth look at the card, and which aspects I should focus on more intently. So I drew two more cards, and I am pleasantly surprised with what appeared! In the Druidcraft, the Two of Cups features the same woman from the Eight of Swords, celebrating with a young man. Next is the thoughtful and studious King of Swords, deciding the best course to take.

As I posted earlier, the Eight of Swords is about breaking out of bad habits and self-imposed restrictions. But what if those obstacles are so ingrained, that you can’t do it alone? None of us is a rock, we all need the support of our family and friends to get through life. The Two of Cups is usually a romantic card, the first spark, the initial attraction that draws two souls together. However, when not in regards to a romantic question, it can also stand for partnerships, meeting of the minds, coming together and forming a plan to move forward. I need to draw support from my loved ones, and work together to get things done, especially since I’m still fighting this cold!

The King of Swords is not so much a particular person in my life right now, as the attitude that I need to take. He is justice meted out on earth, tempered with mercy. While he calculates with precision, he also takes all aspects of a situation into account. I need to come up with a plan that is suitable for my life and takes into account my weaknesses and foibles while still getting things done. He is also a reminder that I need to take all viewpoints into account, including my family members. While I often feel like I know what’s best overall, it is easy to overlook important aspects if I don’t ask.

So, in the spirit of sharing our strengths, I would like to remind you of the New Beginnings tarot readings, now available! Simply type in “New Beginnings” in the Paypal comment box, and I will create a New Beginnings spread for you. It’s a great way to reboot 2012, celebrate the soon to be Spring Equinox, or start over any aspect of your life. Don’t miss out, order your tarot reading today!

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Eight of Swords: Remove the Ties that Bind

Written on March 4, 2012 by Kimberlee in Daily Cards, Tarot Readings

The Eight of Swords is one of the cards that I encounter on a regular basis. I often find myself immobilized by my real or imaginary fears. Unsure of the “right” direction to take, I take none, and end up like the woman in this card. She can’t see the way, her hands are bound, and she can only shuffle along, sensing danger by her feet. What a way to live! Without the typical areas of sensory perception, we can only move at a fraction of our normal pace, if we dare to at all.

Yet the same swords that appear to entrap her also offer a way out. She could easily cut through her ropes if she dares to get close enough to the swords. I find in my life, a lot of imaginary fears that scare me into inaction, which can be eliminated by “just doing it”! For example, I have been sick lately, fighting a cold that just won’t go away. I’m afraid of overextending myself and getting sicker, but most of the things on my to do list are not physically demanding! Writing and knitting are high priorities at the moment, neither of which is likely to make me feel worse. Yet I will resist, because of an unwarranted fear. I can’t set down everything while I’m sick, so I must remember to slowly and carefully do what needs to be done. Just take one step, and another, until you find your way out of the mental trap.

The Eight of Swords, while appearing to be about traps and boundaries, is really about freedom. You are capable of setting yourself free! It really is within your power, despite evidence to the contrary. Don’t let doubts and fears continue to bind you, remove them and head towards your hopes and dreams.

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Ace of Swords: More New Beginnings!

Written on March 1, 2012 by Kimberlee in Daily Cards, Tarot Readings

After the Ace of Wands yesterday, the Ace of Swords from the Druidcraft tarot is a great reaffirmation! This time period of transition is about a fresh start, cutting away at old habits, and embracing new ideas. I have been focusing lately on my own personal projects, and where the Ace of Wands highlighted the energy and inspiration, the Ace of Swords indicates forethought and planning. I have the mental capabilities to make these ideas come to life; I quite literally have the tools in my hands, just as the sword is held aloft here.

I particularly like the Druidcraft version, which evokes the idea of the lady of the lake. She hands Excalibur to Arthur, and he is finally ready to take his place in the world. Was Arthur scared? Most likely, yet he had the courage to do what needed to be done. I like to think that I can draw upon this courage in the face of uncertainty, and persevere despite not being able to see how.

While the Ace of Swords can depict a singular point of focus, it doesn’t have to. The majority of the work I’m doing now is online, in the realm of communication, a key swords trait. I’m preparing tarot lesson guides, the Tarot Musings newsletter, my tarot reading offerings, as well as a knitting design project. While I am working in many different directions, all about my connections online, and communicating with others clearly and effectively. The Ace of Swords stresses the importance of clarity and focus, and never losing sight of my goals.

In honor of new beginnings, I want to invite each of you to discover the power of a fresh start in life. Type “New Beginnings” in the notes box when you purchase a tarot reading, and I will create a New Beginnings Tarot Spread for you! It will show which area of your life could use a clean slate, and actionable steps on how to do so. Allow yourself the excitement of a new journey without as much uncertainty, by getting a New Beginnings reading today.

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Tarot Pops the Stress Bubble…

Written on August 5, 2011 by Kimberlee in Tarot Readings

If you know me, you know that I know stress. I have work, school, family, home, writing, tarot, knitting, and so much more that makes up my life. I’m busy, and also, I admit, rather scattered by the idea of getting it all done. Yesterday, I took some time out for me, to art journal a word cloud of everything I was stressed out about. So yes, literally, a stress bubble, on paper, right before me. It took me about an hour to be able to face it again, and to start making connections.

I pulled out my Diary of a Broken Soul deck and began to shuffle. This is one of my favorite tarot decks, that I instantly connected with and understood. It’s like it was made for me, and it never ceases to amaze me with its insights. I asked the cards about the current situation, the simply obvious overwhelm I’ve been mired in.

Current Situation

I drew the Six of Pentacles with the Two of Pentacles jumper. The Six of Pentacles is all about give and take, the necessary push and pull of life. The picture, while much different than the RWS Six of Pentacles, paints a glorious picture of a happy family, making the most out of their lives. In their happy faces, I can see prosperity, hope, and exuberance. This is what I want out of life. I want the veil to part, and to reveal harmony, exuberance, and caring. I want to provide this for my family, and to experience it for myself. I want the cycle of generosity to grow, outwards from our home, and down the generations.

The RWS Two of Pentacles is perpetually out of balance. He puts on the show that he knows what he’s doing, but it’s just a show. In reality, work/life balance is off kilter. The Diary’s Two of Pentacles shows us the way out. He is the gatekeeper, full of insight, and offering the key to the kingdom. If I follow his guidance and take the necessary leaps, I can restore the balance. I already know in my heart what to do, I just have to do it, which is the hardest part for me. As the quote goes, I need to be the change I want to see in the world.

However, me being me, I still asked for more. What does the next step need to be? Am I headed in the right direction?

Next Step

This time, I drew the Eight of Wands. The “just do it” card, and the one that usually makes me duck for cover! The RWS Eight of Wands has a wall of arrows flying overhead, and that much energy scares me. Thankfully, the Diary shows me how to stand up and take charge. I must draw power and courage from all that energy. Self-confidence and boldness will serve me well. I can get it all done, as long as I hold my head up high. I don’t have to be in control of everything, as long as I just act. It will all get done.

I am ready to do this, I just need friendly reminders once in awhile. How do you relieve stress? How do you get it all done? Do you have the confidence to see your projects through to the very end?

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