Peace Within The Unified Self ~ Tarot for 7 March 2017

Overall factors along with a hidden influence result in the final outcome of Peace in today’s tarot reading. I’ve been working with this particular spread for the last few days and I really like it. The top three cards represent overall influences, significant in nature. I laid a fourth card horizontally below the upper three to indicate an influence that’s either unconscious, hidden from view or an inner truth that should be considered. A fifth card represents the outcome.

Two cards from the Major Arcana along with one card each from Disks, Cups, and Swords comprise today’s reading. Earth, Water, and Air are the elements represented and the overall numerology is 1 corresponding with new beginnings, self-development, wholeness, and unity. We come full circle with the number one with renewal and rebirth its message.

Infinite manifestation in balance is represented in the 2 of Disks by a snake coiled about in a symbol for infinity. Jupiter in Capricorn are its astrological influences, expansion balanced with a more serious focus, also reflected in the two yin-yang symbols within the circles. Fire balances with Water in the upper symbol while Earth balances with Air in the lower symbol.

An Earth card, the 2 of Disks suggest seeking an inner balance that fosters financial stability. We may be juggling things and a decision is necessary. This card asks us to trust our inner knowing and allow change to unfold.

I love The Hermit in any deck but the Thoth version is so cool. He has the same head as Thoth himself, ibis-looking and regal. The Hermit wanders in retreat from the world, his path illuminated by his sun-lit lantern. He is surrounded by a field of grain with a symbol for sperm down in the left-hand corner suggesting the creative aspect of Self. Cerberus, the three-headed dog follows at his heel, both in devotion and protection of the ancient guardian. He is the Creator personified, aligned on his spiritual retreat, and when he appears in a reading we’re to go within to gain insight and wisdom.

The alchemy of the creative principle within is felt with Art, the fourteenth card from the Major Arcana. Called Temperance in most decks, Art describes the alchemical process of creation blending fire with water to bring our creative and emotional aspects of Self into balance. The Goddess mixes fire with water in the cauldron below transmuting the qualities of the beasts below into a shared experience. The lion’s nature becomes balanced and transformed by the influences of Elemental Water while the eagle experiences the same alchemical exchange as he embraces his newfound creative aspect of Self.

At times our inner balance becomes off and when Art appears in a reading it’s telling us to check that inner balance and find a more peaceful alignment. In balance, Fire and Water give us both the creative and emotional presence necessary to achieve a positive outcome. With Fire out of balance, we may become argumentative and oppressive. If Water is out of balance then we may become overly emotional and not see the bigger picture so aligning in our Unified Self is appropriate.

So what we have so far is the idea that our balance is off and now it’s time for reflection in order that we find a better balance with self and others. We possess all that we need to accomplish this task, we need only allow ourselves the opportunity.

The 10 of Cups illustrates ten overflowing cups in the shape of the Tree of Life suggesting that we have all that we need to be happy and at peace. In alignment with our Unified Self, we tap into that loving resonance that sustains each one of us during our time in form. We need nothing else but the awareness that we are the Creator personified and as such we are a unified presence with all.

A sense of joy and contentment, of belonging and satiety, are felt with this card. The energy flows free and unabated, its love overflowing. The card’s numerology is 10 which reduces to 1, reinforcing the overall numerology of the reading as well as the sense that as the Creator, love is our foundation for peace and happiness.

Two ornate swords pierce a lotus flower as they cross in balance. Reflecting the Moon in Libra, Crowley titles the 2 of Swords Peace. Conflict has led to a peaceful outcome and balance has been achieved. This card can also reflect an inner struggle that if not completely resolved, at least is headed in the direction of clarity.

Our thoughts take us into some amazing places, not all of which are positive. The reading is counseling us that in order that we find peace, we must first control our thinking and focus. Where we place our focus matters. If on situations or memories that upset us, then staying in the present moment makes sense as a solution.

Our peace begins with each one of us. Irrespective of the crapola that’s occurring around us, pulling back into alignment with our Unified Self brings us a sense of peace and allows us time to achieve better clarity about the situation. With all the chaos and concern that we’re experiencing now, we may find meditation and inner work our only salvation as distractions abound.

The peace we seek, along with everything else, can be found within the Unified Self.

Blessed Be

 

References:

1. Thoth. Wikipedia.