Phoenix Blu, thank you for offering a reading exchange! I’ll start with the crystals, then give you some Tarot.
First, your crystal layout is here:
Okay…wow…yep, I do see concerns here right away. First, your primary focus seems point blank to be right on your career. There is turbulence there, you are defending yourself, and your laughter stone is off.
What follows your SELF stone carries with you your training and knowledge that has created who you are professionally today, and your primary source of income is lying right against that. There are feelings of “dreams come true” related to this knowledge you’ve learned, and feelings of love. Know that your career and your job stones (yep, they can be two different things if we have 2 different passions or dreams of job fulfillment) are separated far apart. There does seem to be something with a recently closed deal with your job…and this is magnified by a “yes” stone. This is that contract stone I was discussing in the first reading you saw me do…(birth, marriage, death, job contract, mortgage, rent, -- typically anything you have to sign to make it happen).
But what lies just before you is conflict, criticism, change, a feeling of being trapped, and lack of passion. There may also be issues with your transportation at this time as well. Your family is right before you as well, but it’s a little unsteady.
There is a change in geography, and it is not far from your job stone….not sure if the two are related or not. The change is one you get to choose, not one that will be presented to you without choice. Your spirit is low…there seems to be a close friend who is near to you r home….is everything okay? Around the friend is the reversed laughter stone (not happy) and the sense of spirit (loving oneself) is also down. The bliss stone lies right next to the reduced spirit, suggesting a life dream of this friend is the concern.
Okay, your home and property….This does not appear far from your career physically in distance. The two seem close. In your home is health, wellness, and good things, a feeling of happiness.
Your sweetheart stone is reversed or in the “off” position, but you may be looking for love here and there.
You are a seeker when it comes to spirituality. It lise before you, with feelings of love, and it is constantly searching outward for you. This is magnified twice, suggesting you may be active in this role.
There is conflict and lack of forgiveness before you, but it doesn’t show from where.
Your general wellness in your body seem s good. Your health seems good, even if you don’t feel as optimistic as you’d like to feel right now.
There seems to be a change in situations in your life, and also (good news!) … while you are not using your creativity now, that is something that may also change with this shift. There is also a male energy related to this shift in situations…a change with him….organization may feel blocked right now, but that too will change.
Interestingly, when I threw your stones after meditating for you, your “void” stone (shows negative things beside where it lands) and your vacation stone both went flying off the table. Guess there is no vacation happening for you right now? Lol. Help me with that one. I usually don’t read stones that fall but would be interested in hearing your feedback on that one.
I did the Celtic Cross Spread for you, and came up with:
1) "You" -- 9 of Swords (ouch)
2) What crosses you: The Star
3) The foundation of your issue -- 7 of Swords, reversed
4) recent past/what lies before you:--King of Wands
5) What lies over you now -- The Fool
6) What lies before you (immediate future/possible outcome) - Page of Wands
7) Your hopes and fears - Queen of Wands
8) What your environment brings to this situation -- Wheel of Fortune
9) What you need to go through before the final outcome --9 of wands, reversed
10) Final outcome -- 7 of pentacles, reversed.
Okay...let's go!
1) You are having a lot of sleepness nights, my dear! Worries and more worries. Thoughts and logic spinning around in your head. The most difficult of all the swords, your mind is very active with worry right now.
2) what crosses you: The Star. You have hope and faith. You always have hope, a positive attitude, inspiration from within.
3) The foundation of your issue -- 7 of Swords, reversed
Something has come to light. Someone who had been keeping a secret or deception has revealed themself. You've found out what is really going on. Sometimes this card indicates an apology may be forthcoming or due (since your stone showed forgiveness in need, this may not have happened yet). In short, the truth has come out.
4) recent past/what lies before you:--King of Wands
This card has to do with leadership and ambition. This card can represent a father figure who is proud and eager to be of help. It can also mean that there is someone in your life, recent past, that is related to leadership and ambition who is a man of authority.
5) ) What lies over you now -- The Fool
Ah, a new journey for you! A powerful card! This card is about taking risks and jumping into the water, having some trust that things will turn out okay for yourself. what you do with this particular adventure is up to you! You're going to enter the journey with optimism, hope, and the freedom to expore it. A fresh start, a clean slate, a wonderful beginning. This card can also come up when you've completed one project and are about to embark on another.
6) What lies before you (immediate future/possible outcome) - Page of Wands
Oooh, good again! A message for you. Wands often related closely to our jobs and what we create, so this *may* have to do with something new for you related to your work.. The page of wands is an enthusiastic messenger. It could confirm a new job, something positive, and new adventures. Very nice!
7) Your hopes and fears - Queen of Wands
Hmmm...a Queen of Wands and a King of Wands in the same spread. Makes me wonder...could these be your parents?? It may also represent your energy and what you bring...
The Queen of Wands has strong features, action and movement, ambition, growth, and development of any idea or plan. She is honorable and respetable and can be a strong leader in business or at home. Dominant may also describe her presence, and you can sense her in a room. She tends to be kind to animals and children, and enjoys growing or developing anything into something greater. She has an outgoing personality and overall is agreeable and strong.
Weird question here...but looking between the stones and tarot...are you living at home with your parents right now and feeling rather trapped in that condition? I don't even know why I ask, it just popped into my head, but figured I'd ask in order to learn about connecting the two tools here. Or is there something to do with your parents and home and property and a feeling of being stuck, somehow? Trying to figure out if the Tarot and the stones have a relationship here or not.
8) What your environment brings to this situation -- Wheel of Fortune
Taking chances! You're actually entering a lucky period or cycle in your life, though it may be difficult to see because of the troubles you feel you're facing right now. This could be new conditions in your home or business, the possibility of financial improvement, or a change in environment for the better. The laws of chance are in your favor!
9) What you need to go through before the final outcome --9 of wands, reversed
You don't feel prepared to handle adversity. You still have the desire to be of help and protect others, but you can barely take care of yourself at this point. Often when I do readings, this is the point the querant is actually going through, as the outcome is around the bend. This can indicate lack of physical strength and stamina, and you worry you can't see things through. Sometimes health can be impacted with this card reversed. You feel you've been beaten down either mentally or physically, an dyou worry you can't follow through on the difficult tasks you see lying ahead. You need to rest to recouperate, rather than go out and fight the battles again. You could be vulnerable, too weak to fight, or just plain exhausted. Sometimes this card comes up when you feel let down by others or worried about something. Regroup and calm yourself before taking another step (can you say... "meditate"?)
10) Final outcome -- 7 of pentacles, reversed.
Oh, dear. Hard work with little or no profit gained. Ouch. This is a minor arcana card that can be reversed if you use the right energy, so follow-through and careful thought is very important for you. Low economic times can impact us with this card. This card comes up when people are gambling on what they mistakenly think is a sure thing (....reminding you of the FOOL card as what lies before you). Be cautious with your money when this card shows up; it could be a warning that an investment won't pay off as you had hoped. The reward does not seem to have materialized for you.
Perhaps that FOOL card should have more care and take fewer risks in these uneasy times so that you can end up having your time of reward ahead. Remember, nothing is written in stone.
3 more outcome cards: Unfortunately, they are not good cards, but also all minor arcana and they can be reversed if you use good planning.
3 of swords (heartbreak, disappointment)
5 of swords (shady dealings, open dishonor, people taking sides, legal complications, destructive behavior on someone's part)
And 2 of wands, reversed- lacking personal power, others not accepting your authority, someone is failing to take the initiative, you're no longer comfortable gambling or taking risks.
The advice here: Don't be hasty with decisions and gamble with your future. Prepare, research, and plan for a better future results. You CAN change this outcome as they are all minor arcanum cards with reversable energy. Just be nudged now that your decisions must be well planned out...don't be iimpulsive with decisions that may change your situation for the worse if you lose the gamble.
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Final suggestions to you from the Oracle Cards:
From The Soul Lessons Deck:
Love your spirit - do you feel misunderstood in your relationship with another? Are you struggling too hard to understand someone? Have you bent over backward to be loving but feel that there's no return flow, which leaves you drained and resentful? Welcome to the world of relationships, the soul's most challenging arena -- and the greatest opportunity to grow. Enter this school with an open heart, knowing that your Higher Self is forever present and loves you completely.
YOUR SOUL'S PURPOSE RIGHT NOT is to fully embrace and love your Divine Spirit with the same acceptance and appreciation that your Higher Self has for you.
YOUR SOUL'S LESSON: Practice self-love in ALL your relationships -- the more you love your spirit, the better things will flow for others. Ask yourself what you want from these people that you aren't getting. What are you denying or rejecting in yourself tha tyou want someone else to give you? Most important right now is to ease up on your self-judgement and make up your mind to adore your spirit completely, even iwth all your imperfections. No one can imporove upon self-love. When you cherish yourself, you begin to feel and experience the affection and acceptance of others, but not before.
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And from THE ZEN CARD Deck:
THE WAY. Meditate. Love simply. Work with integrity. Become compassion. This is the way.
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The Ascended Masters Cards (I love this deck)
Pan/Fertillity.
This card signifies that it is a very fertile time fo ryou. This is an ideal time for the conception of a baby if you want one (hmmm) or new projects. All of the doors are open to you right now. Your mind is fertile with many wonderful new ideas, and abundance can easily flow to you. Since everything is in its infancy stage, have patience with the growth process. Just nurture yourself and have your projects so that you stay strong and fertile.
Additional meanings for this card: You have the Midas touch, and everything can turn to gold. Let go of worries or guilt and enjoy yourself. Now is a good time to start projects.
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From the WISDOM FOR HEALING CARDS:
Pay attention to your body. Today, think about one thing that your body requires that it didn't need yesterday. Listen, observe, and pay attention to the physical, emotional, mental, and psychological stresses in your body and respond to one of them fully and consciously. Your goal: to pay attention to your body in every way.
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and lastly, my favorite deck:
Way of the horse. These tend to show your current energies, as horses live in the now.
36 -- The Twins
The union of opposites, fluidity of consciousness, or mythic reality.
THE GIFT: Embracing the mythic dimension of life is like meeting a wiser, more adventurous twin. Your psyche has a supernatural element fond of improvising on timeless themes, and it can help you make sense of seemingly unexpected or challenging events
THE CHALLENGE: Consciouslness separated from its spiritual roots interprets daily existence as an empty progressoin of chance encournters and meaningless suffering. Learning to move fluidly between multiple states of being is difficult for the modern mind.
10 -- Lightening horse
Flash of Inspiratoin, glimpse of the next level, Unmanifested possibility.
THE GIFT: Inspiration surges like an electric current through your body, flashing hints of clarity to come
THE CHALLENGE: When the imagination stirs, new ideas burst into consiousness, carrying tremendous energy. Yet these brief glimpses of potential can be hard to hang onto, taking significant effort and dedication to manifest.
7 --Lionheart
Protecting without Sacrificing Sensitivity, assertiveness without aggression, and the courage to feel and the willingness to act.
THE GIFT: Humans carry the wisdom of both predator and prey. True empowerment depends on finding a balance between the two.
THE CHALLENGE: Cultivating the strength of your "inner lion" without letting it run amok is tricky. If you don't have enough lion, people will walk all over you, and you'll lack the conviction and focues to follow your dreams. If you have too much lion, you'll lose the sensitivity that nurtures relatoinship and creativity.
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In summary, bigh changes lie ahead for you, and this seems to be really wrapped around your career, but resist the urge to act impulsively for the outcome you desire. Use energy, effort, dedication, your mind, and careful planning to reach the wish you dream. Look before you leap.
I wish you a happy future with this change, and the best to you in your new journey/s ahead!
Thank you for letting me do this reading, and I look forward to learning more through your feedback.
Birdsong
