Finding Our Inner Sun ~ Tarot for 7 May 2017

I love The Sun card in the Thoth tarot. Its rays spiral outward overtop an egg-shaped orb surrounded by twelve astrological symbols. Two winged cherubs dance in complete joy at humanity’s awakening and rebirth. Clarity, success, happiness, and freedom are among The Sun’s influences. The 19th card from the Major Arcana, The Sun suggests expansion and new beginnings.

Moving next to the Knight of Disks, the Knight and his steed take respite in a field ripe for harvest, the sun’s countenance felt across the land. He holds a flail in one hand and a shield in the other in protection while the horse lazily takes in sustenance. They are home from battle surveying the fields heavy with grain. The Knight, a King in other decks, is industrious and self-disciplined, and a powerful ruler. His wealth lies with home and hearth and he is steadfast, productive, and responsible.

Tattwa symbols appear in the center of each pentagram point with Spirit pointing downward into matter or form on the 5 of Disks. Astrological glyphs representing Mercury in Taurus appear above and below the pentagram, on their own suggesting practicality and business skills. But with the addition of the 5, Worry over finances comes into play. Dark grayish blues are used suggesting our emotions aren’t yet clear. Gears appear in the background suggesting proper fitment, or perhaps a solution found in the present moment.

The Priestess appears in the position of hidden influence in today’s tarot reading. Her arms raised in supplication to the seven moons above her head, The Priestess peers through a lemniscate, shaping the fabric of space and time. Her bow sits on her lap. Flowers, crystals, a pinecone, grapes, and a camel sit below her feet. She is the Feminine Divine, possessor of secret knowledge, intuition, and revelation. She reflects inner wisdom, representing the Triple Goddess and the Moon. When she appears, particularly in the hidden position of a reading, she’s telling us to align in stillness and look within for answers. Whatever worries we have may be in fact fostered by our own belief system.

She also suggests that change is not only inevitable but necessary for our growth and stability. The seeds we plant may find their own genesis irrespective of our presence and upon our return, we may find that abundance was awaiting us all along.

Set within an open shell, the Ace of Cups spills forth new emotional presence. All worry has dissipated as love and trust replace any fear. The Ace signifies emotional beginnings and nourishes us in overflowing joy. A card of elemental Water, when the Ace of Cups appears it’s telling us to take a heart-centered approach to achieve a satisfying outcome.

It’s easy to fall prey to worry. We all do it when challenges seem insurmountable. But as this reading illustrates, taking a moment to survey all that we do have gives us the understanding that abundance is not just found in material possessions but also in balanced emotional resonance. Like The Priestess, we align and find our center, expressing ourselves from that balanced state.

And with so much drama coming out of the new regime, we’ll all need some alignment to get through all of it. Because when the smoke clears and the indictments are handed down, we’ll survey what’s left and begin from there.

Blessings to all!