Meet the Libra. Jason has ever so graciously offered to be one of my test subjects as I learn how to properly read tarot. For this reading, I did it pretty intuitively. He had questions about the upcoming school year. This is the final year of his undergraduate degree and he has lots of uncertainties about the future. These uncertainties relate to time, place, success etc. Basically he’s got questions.
As a typical libra, his opinion of tarot is quite… balanced; he’s certainly not a devote follower of the craft but he also wouldn’t define himself as a sceptic. He takes what he thinks relates to him and his life, and he uses it. What he doesn’t relate to, he tends to disregard. This reading will act as a baseline for my Inquiry: a place to grow from.
On to the reading… Gulp.
Now Tarot doesn’t just prophesize the future; it tells a story.
We begin with the three of swords. Now I’m under the belief that no card is a BAD card… but this one certainly doesn’t look too friendly. The card speaks to betrayal, heartbreak, a deep hurt. It’s a card of intense emotion. Still, there is a possibility (and likeliness in regards to the later reading) to move from this betrayal.
The two of wands speaks to future planning. A card of potential. Though Jason still has a lot of questions about his future post-graduation, there are plentiful opportunities for success for him on the horizon. This card speaks to travel, longterm goals, and a decision that must be made. Great success may be in his future if he is able to take a few risks.
The king of cups is balance (hey king libra). He is calm and open to his emotions without being overwhelmed by them. This may speak to three of swords… a point in his journey where he is able to reconcile his emotions.
Finally the queen of swords- facing forwards to the future, to change. She has emotional maturity and mental clarity. This card speaks to the independence Jason is building towards as he finishes his degree both in his personal life and career.
Thus concludes my lower than amateur baseline reading. I had to omit some aspects for the sake of privacy. I’ve found that tarot can surely be intrusive.