Flying the Flag with the 6 of Wands

This is one card that I have come to an understanding with.

In general, it is seen as a positive but we should also realise the card's energy because there is so much more to the 6 of Wands than we see on face value.

Sure, we can bask in our moment of glory and enjoy it because one thing is for certain, it is not going to last as long as we would hope.

This quote...

“My opponent is my teacher, my ego is my enemy.”

Renzo Gracie

....is very true.

Whilst we may be driven by ego, our ego is not always our best guide and seldom offers us a stable and secure position in the long term. But It is also fair to say we do need ego, we need to be inspired and determined even though that inspiration may stem from an intrinsic position.

Admiration feels good, praise is rewarding but that feeling can only continue if we seek out the same.

Tarot of the Sevenfold Mystery

Jupiter in Leo will allow the 6 of Wands the opportunity to bask in the Sun and have their moment of glory. Creative endeavours will bring success or promise success.

So what do we say to our querent when the card expresses such positivity?

Ideally we now want look at how we can turn the bite size successes and turn them into our longer term goals. Something with substance and longevity that will give us a solid foundation for these goals.

The Lovers can help us with this, the Waite Smith Lovers would suggest that we consider our highest good in the choices we make. This would see our focus shift towards success of a different kind that serves our higher self with a more reasoned and balanced outlook.

The Fire from the 6 of Wands and the Air from the Lovers will offer more energy and movement rather than the sole energy of the 6 of Wands which will fizzle out as quick as it came.

What are your thoughts?

The Tarot Kings: Insights into Decisiveness and Leadership

Throughout my Tarot development journey the Tarot Kings have become a source of support and welcomed insight. Whilst the Kings each embody an energy that links to their element, they are ultimately Kings of decision. Each one rules with surety and a regal confidence that can only be afforded through their hierarchical ascension.

In this, we can trust their wise counsel, they have served, fought and accomplished.

Whilst I do trust my own judgement to help me to reach my decisions, I have on many occasions consulted with my Tarot cards to look at the guidance with a little more foresight. It is generally a positive affirmation that I am look for along with anything that I need to be aware of.

On some occasions I have asked my cards to show me what I most need to know and Tarot has never let me down. The Kings have a wonderful way of showing up in my reads at the right time with very specific insight.

The King of Swords does not suffer fools gladly, he rules the domain of thought, reason and communication. He will ask us to follow his advice to the letter! Have a strategy, look at and for the facts, research if you need to and then conclude, there will be a good reason and purpose why you are guided to do this so trust the process and only make your decision when you have the facts to hand.

The King of Cups reminds me (especially since I am a Pisces) to not react with a knee jerk emotional response in situations but instead, to choose balance and equilibrium. Choose emotional maturity, you can handle this with ease. In the past and especially our younger days handling our emotions was a challenge but now, in this moment, we reign supreme!

The King of Pentacles, is a favourite King of mine, he presents as well rounded, reliable and balanced. His presence has come for me when I am seeking practical, general guidance on work, financial or health matters.

Before I hear the words 'but it isn't ethical to carry out a health reading', I am not talking about using Tarot diagnostically or suggesting that Tarot can replace professional health advice but I am talking about questions that lay broadly within general wellness. Now is the time to implement that regime that we keep talking about starting.

Last but not least, I want to talk of the The King of Wands because for me, he means serious business, I don't delay or hang about within the presence of our Master Magician. He tells me that not only do I need to do something about this situation or dilemma, It is essential that I am active in achieving the outcome that I desire. His presence tells me or you that at this moment, in this situation, you or I has what it takes. This means you do need to do something about this and act now!

The High Priestess's Veil

I love to talk about the High Priestess, at the start of my Tarot journey I asked the 'powers that be' to show me beyond the veil. I vowed to listen to my feel and trust what I feel without the resistant interception of doubt.

I can remember having 'chats' with my cards, I would ask many questions and was shown many answers. I soon understood that Tarot is the physical medium for our unconscious thought to be realised.

A subliminal process that is empowering and all knowing.

How much do you trust your intuition?

This above is a post that I wrote in our FB Tarot group this week, ( see group link)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarotreadersdevelopmentandstudygroup

The post turned into a thought provoking discussion and also a reminder not everyone reads intuitively or needs to read intuitively. Some readers rely on correspondences along with the card meanings which can be particularly insightful, adding several layers of divinatory wisdom although an exciting combination is doubled when intuitive feel is used alongside wisdom from Tarot correspondences.

That said, the best way to read Tarot is the way that suits you personally. This is your journey with Tarot and your connection with your cards, after all, we are all lifelong students of Tarot.