Thoth Tarot: Aligning in Higher Self Presence

 

 

I love the Thoth Tarot. It’s my favorite deck although my new Haindl deck is a close second. In  today’s reading, the Princess of Swords is followed by two cards from the Major Arcana: Adjustment and The Hermit.

With the Princess of Swords, we have woman who takes risks and seeks adventure. A natural diplomat, the Princess uses her intelligence to overcome obstacles in her path. She possesses strength of character, is quick thinking and practical. And for the purposes of this reading, we’ll view her as the significator or focus of the spread.

Adjustment is known as Justice in other decks and it suggests maintaining equilibrium. It’s alignment with the Goddess within. It indicates that clarity is either present or needed at this time. Additionally, this card counsels us to stand in our own power, that we have the strength necessary to meet any challenge.

The Hermit, the second card in the reading from the Major Arcana (still can’t call them Trumps) tells us to align to find insight. Self-reliance is key. Wisdom is best found within and away from the distractions of the world at large.

Tarot readings can focus on general influences or can relate to specific issues. Typically I only look at general influences. We each have ultimate control over how we see our world. And because we exist along side other expressions of Source Energy, they too have ultimate control over how they see their world. The trick is in how we lovingly co-exist while each of us lives our own individual life.

In a spread like this one, the general influences focus on alignment as a precursor to everything we do. The Princess of Swords aligns first then proceeds on her path, letting her intellect and practical nature guide her way. She makes use of the energy of self-reliance brought by the Hermit with her sense of equilibrium influenced by Adjustment card. The Princess aligns with Goddess presence and clarity is revealed.

Now for a spread that focuses on love issues, the presence of the Hermit may indicate that the Princess may be needing some time alone for reflection. Adjustment supports this idea, allowing the Princess to take the time she needs to know what she wants from her relationship with a lover in question. Or it could indicate that her lover is hesitant or needing his or her own time for reflection.

In a spread focusing upon material gain such as employment or on general prosperity concerns, again retreat to find what’s important so that new endeavors can be revealed. Going down the same road doesn’t necessarily result in future gain, so the intelligent and quick-witted Princess would be wise to consider all options before her. Here the Hermit guides her, bringing the strength of Hecate to bear. She aligns, the influence of Adjustment strong in her, bringing balance and justice to new endeavors. With that as her premise, success is in sight.

The numbers are interesting in this reading. Adjustment is card 8 and The Hermit is card 9. Together they add up to 17 which reduces to 8, bringing us back to Adjustment. So influences of balance and of cause and effect are important to the Princess, and she will choose wisely.

The presence of two cards from the Major Arcana suggest that Higher Self energies are fully available to the Princess, which she will embrace and extend with wisdom and grace. Whether in a general influence reading, or a reading concerning love or prosperity, align with Higher Self presence and the way forward will be clear.

Again, where we begin matters. If we align first, it’s far easier to see the path in front of us, whether it be general in nature or with respect to love or material concerns. We are Source Energy. It’s easy to forget that while in physical form. But remembrance of that fact is critical to our happiness so align first, then know. It will serve you well.

~Blessed Be