Replacing Conflict With Love ~ Tarot for 27 Jan 2017

More patterns emerge in today’s tarot reading. Swords, extending rays, and the shape of a caduceus appear in today’s three card spread. The Ace of Swords, King of Swords. and the 2 of Cups bring influences affecting our intellect and emotions. The numerology of the reading is three, or mastery and Air and Water are the elemental influences.

I really like the Robin Wood tarot. The Ace of Swords depicts an upward pointing sword. Two garlands encircle the sword in the shape of a caduceus connected at the top like DNA. White roses adorn the garland on the right, the sun’s rays breaking through the white clouds and reflecting in all directions off of the sword.

Darker clouds surround the King of Swords, the wind blowing his cape and the grass below his feet, his authority evident by his stance and attire. His arms are crossed as he holds his sword in his right hand aligning with its sheath hanging on his left side. Two birds fly in the distance, above the clouds with another just over his right shoulder. His tunic depicts the sky with clouds at the bottom with stars adorning the inside of his cape. The King commands respect and allegiance, his helmet reflecting his status.

The 2 of Cups evokes such peace and harmony. As with the Ace of Swords, we again see rays of light, this time reflecting the transformation brought by union. As the couple exchange cups, they are transformed by their commitment, their energy producing a rainbow as well as a caduceus rising from their balanced union. Their fine robes reflect their status in life. The man’s robes are red and gold symbolizing passion and will and he wears a wreath of red roses on his head. Lions appear on the sleeve and front of his robe suggesting strength and courage.

The woman’s robes are blue and silver, with fish and green leaves on her dress with more leaves on her robe. Both robes are trimmed in fur, brown for the man’s robe reflecting nature and the physical plane and white for the woman’s robe depicting purity. A caduceus appears on her upper sleeve indicating a healer of some kind.

The hills behind the King of Swords become more verdant on the 2 of Cups suggesting love and harmony have a positive effect on everything around us. New ideas are springing forth, perhaps aggression and battle aren’t the only answer. Through positive communication and commitment to higher ideals, we can arrive at solutions that benefit all. We can come together in partnership and unity to heal any division that exists.

Even the King can learn a new approach to life. He holds the sword pointed upward toward Spirit, standing back in reflection, allowing clarity to return. His blue tunic suggests that he’s gained some emotional clarity and balance, understanding that his actions have an effect in the world and should be tempered with wisdom and grace. The appearance of the caduceus on either side of the King is significant, with its appearance on the woman’s sleeve reinforcing healing.

Whether aligning our inner polarity or coming together in partnership with others, that alignment results in reconciliation and healing for all parties as we let go of conflict and aggression, replacing it with harmony and love.

So much better that than a wall that divides us..

Blessings to all!