Four of Wands: My First Day of Tarot Study
I'm realizing that the theme of this blog is to discuss my path in life and how it is being shaped by intuitive and sometimes unintuitive decisions. By keeping a written record, I'll recognize patterns, what works well for me and what doesn't work so well. By sharing, I hope I can help other people somehow, but I'm not going to focus on that just yet. I'll write about why I decided to study tarot cards another time but for now I'll say that my heart pulled me towards this. I listened and it feels amazing. An intuitive reader told me the best way to learn would be to pull a card everyday and study it to become familiar with the images and archetypes. So tonight I pulled my first card.
What I see on first glance: A man and a woman in the distance but close. They hold up flowers and there are four poles decorated with flowers, leaves and ribbon. It looks like an entrance. There's a castle behind them and a small group of people in the bottom left corner.
How it makes me feel (before research): They're welcoming me and they're glad I'm here-- that I decided to come to this place I've never been. I don't get the feeling that this is "home" but I know they want me here in this moment. They're standing there, with their arms raised with flowers so that I can see them and know that I'm free to walk through the poles. I think walking through them will be symbolic. I'll be on the other side-- of what? Another reality for myself, maybe. A new path.
Meaning (after research): I didn't notice that the scene takes place under a golden sky, which is symbolic of good fortune. "Do you remember the thrill you felt as a child seeing your birthday cake alight with candles? Or waiting to get on a roller coaster?" That is the feeling associated with this card. Also, this card either brings rewards by way of hard work, luck, or good associations. It most commonly means a surprise is coming to you, or a time of "fulfillment or satisfaction at the attainment of a goal." Keywords: celebration, freedom, and excitement, new beginnings, letting go, joy, prosperity, child-like, surprises.
Personal: I am being pushed out of my comfort zone and entering a new chapter of my life. A relationship of 3+ years has ended, I'll be moving to a new state soon, discovering and exploring "spiritual self confidence" and self confidence in general. You know how sometimes you're asking for something and you don't realize it until your wish is granted? This is an adventure I've been asking to take for a long time. I'm waking up a little bit more everyday to being my true self. I'm realizing that I would rather have profoundly honest relationships and experiences than try to constantly avoid pain and suffering. This card represents so much joy; some of which I've been feeling in the moment and some that I feel is yet to come. I can't put into words how amazing it feels to be so supported and loved by the Universe. It feels like having a crush. I'm crushing on you, Universe. And even if it sometimes feels "wrong" to be happy, it would be worse to deny my feelings. Another important aspect of this card is that while this feeling can and will likely come back again and again, it doesn't stay forever.
Other notes: I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thankful to have pulled this for my first card. It's really going to set my journey off on a positive note. What better way to be welcomed into this practice that will strengthen my intuition? Today there was a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius which emphasizes a beginner's heart and mind. I love the synchronicity between The Four of Wands and this astrological event. I'm thankful for the Angels who are guiding me and supporting me on my path. I appreciate your help and I don't know where I'd be without you. Someone recently told me they believed in me 100% and while I can't remember if anyone's ever said that to me before, it was certainly the first time I believed it. Thank you.
I took a lot of notes but it'd be too overwhelming to put it all here. I know I'll pull this card again and have another chance to talk about it. I'm excited to see what card I pull tomorrow. Edit: Today ended up being World Tarot Day. Badass.
Sources:
http://www.crystal-reflections.com/tarot2/rider/four_w.htm
http://www.learntarot.com/w4.htm
Great video on the recent lunar eclipse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5dG6ZG7yKg&feature=share&list=UUoeqT8foDx6e93wmTQOL95Q
The Four of Wands
What I see on first glance: A man and a woman in the distance but close. They hold up flowers and there are four poles decorated with flowers, leaves and ribbon. It looks like an entrance. There's a castle behind them and a small group of people in the bottom left corner.
How it makes me feel (before research): They're welcoming me and they're glad I'm here-- that I decided to come to this place I've never been. I don't get the feeling that this is "home" but I know they want me here in this moment. They're standing there, with their arms raised with flowers so that I can see them and know that I'm free to walk through the poles. I think walking through them will be symbolic. I'll be on the other side-- of what? Another reality for myself, maybe. A new path.
Meaning (after research): I didn't notice that the scene takes place under a golden sky, which is symbolic of good fortune. "Do you remember the thrill you felt as a child seeing your birthday cake alight with candles? Or waiting to get on a roller coaster?" That is the feeling associated with this card. Also, this card either brings rewards by way of hard work, luck, or good associations. It most commonly means a surprise is coming to you, or a time of "fulfillment or satisfaction at the attainment of a goal." Keywords: celebration, freedom, and excitement, new beginnings, letting go, joy, prosperity, child-like, surprises.
Personal: I am being pushed out of my comfort zone and entering a new chapter of my life. A relationship of 3+ years has ended, I'll be moving to a new state soon, discovering and exploring "spiritual self confidence" and self confidence in general. You know how sometimes you're asking for something and you don't realize it until your wish is granted? This is an adventure I've been asking to take for a long time. I'm waking up a little bit more everyday to being my true self. I'm realizing that I would rather have profoundly honest relationships and experiences than try to constantly avoid pain and suffering. This card represents so much joy; some of which I've been feeling in the moment and some that I feel is yet to come. I can't put into words how amazing it feels to be so supported and loved by the Universe. It feels like having a crush. I'm crushing on you, Universe. And even if it sometimes feels "wrong" to be happy, it would be worse to deny my feelings. Another important aspect of this card is that while this feeling can and will likely come back again and again, it doesn't stay forever.
Other notes: I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thankful to have pulled this for my first card. It's really going to set my journey off on a positive note. What better way to be welcomed into this practice that will strengthen my intuition? Today there was a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius which emphasizes a beginner's heart and mind. I love the synchronicity between The Four of Wands and this astrological event. I'm thankful for the Angels who are guiding me and supporting me on my path. I appreciate your help and I don't know where I'd be without you. Someone recently told me they believed in me 100% and while I can't remember if anyone's ever said that to me before, it was certainly the first time I believed it. Thank you.
I took a lot of notes but it'd be too overwhelming to put it all here. I know I'll pull this card again and have another chance to talk about it. I'm excited to see what card I pull tomorrow. Edit: Today ended up being World Tarot Day. Badass.
Sources:
http://www.crystal-reflections.com/tarot2/rider/four_w.htm
http://www.learntarot.com/w4.htm
Great video on the recent lunar eclipse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5dG6ZG7yKg&feature=share&list=UUoeqT8foDx6e93wmTQOL95Q
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