As Above, So Below for Monday, 20 November 2023
The reading notes for today’s reading are below. You’re welcome to watch the video here.
Significator runes: Gebo (7th rune, Water element, balanced energy exchange, link, marriage, partnership, gift, reciprocity); Puella (young girl, scattered focus, positive, happy, curious, emotional)
Cards: The Hierophant (5), 7 of Pentacles, The Emperor (4)
Patterns: Two 7’s from Gebo and the 7 of Pentacles, balance reflected in today’s 2 numerology (20) as well as with the 7.
Overall numerology: 7+5+7+4=23; 2+3=5 (change, freedom vs restriction, protection, variety, innovation)
Beginning with today’s significator runes, on the As Above side of the equation, Gebo, the 7th rune from the Elder Futhark, describes the gift of reciprocity of balanced energy with others. It represents marriage, partnership, or a link between you and others. Its foundational runes are Isa and Kenaz. Isa is the Norn rune of the present moment and Kenaz describes the torch or light of spirit. So, realistically, when we see Gebo in a reading it really is expressing or radiating spirit in your interactions with others. Puella, the ego or Below side of the equation, describes youthful female energy that is happy and positive, but sometimes has a scattered focus. So it may be that the balance you project is not as focused as it needs to be.
Like Gebo, today’s numerology for the day (20) is two and also represents balance as well as decisions and the need to let things settle out and come into focus so that you can have a better understanding about something especially if a decision needs to be made.
Looking at the cards, we have two cards from the Major Arcana which are considered as soul-archetype cards. So, right away, there is a higher self influence in the reading. And whenever I have two cards from the Major Arcana in a three card reading, I like to use them as guidance cards, so to speak, and begin with the 3rd card as the focus. In this case, it’s the 7 of Pentacles.
In the 7 of Pentacles, we see a farmer leaning on his hoe and taking stock of his grape crop. There are six pentacles on the surface of the grape vines with one more on the ground beneath his feet. Essentially, the farmer is looking things over and taking stock of what he has. Does he have enough to sell or to put up for the winter for himself and his family? Or does he need to do more. But it’s the idea of stepping back and taking stock of what you have and where you are, whether it’s concerning your garden, etc., or something else you rely on for material security.
As the first of the Major Arcana cards that are going to provide guidance, The Hierophant illustrates a priest providing counsel to two monks. Its five numerology suggests protection and innovation, but it also involves protection that knowledge and tradition (the crossed keys at the bottom of the card) can provide. The priest sits between two pillars which suggests balance, which aligns well with the seven numerology from the 7 of Pentacles as well as Gebo. Another aspect of this card is mastery and hidden knowledge, and when the farmer steps back to consider what he has, he draws from his own mastery and experience. However, the Hierophant is also suggesting that the farmer can reach out to someone with more knowledge who can help his assess his situation and what, if anything, he needs to do increase his abundance or material security.
Lastly, The Emperor, the 4th card from the Major Arcana, sits on his throne expressing authority, ambition, and order. He is pragmatic, disciplined, stable and reasoned in expressing his ambition. The card’s numerology of four represents structure and The Emperor is suggesting it’s time to buckle down and see what you have and whether or not you need to do something more.
SUMMATION
You may be in a situation where you are taking stock of what you have to preserve your material security. Although you draw from your own knowledge and experience, the reading is suggesting that you might also reach out to someone else with more of that and allow that reciprocity of experience to help you achieve more success. It may be that you’re unaware of something more nuanced that can help you succeed, and with some advice and a more disciplined focus, you can maximize your results.
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Thank you... Jan Erickson
