Shades of Blue

I own almost twenty tarot decks. The truth is I started out using tarot to help give my art direction. I would use the cards to help figure out where to take my fiction writing. Then I eventually started to use the cards more for myself and spiritual guidance. It took me a while to find a deck that really spoke to me more so than the others. I collect them irregardless because diverse imagery and energy is important in interpretation.

This morning I used the deck I feel most connected to at present: Santa Muerte. I asked my deck for guidance in starting this blogging journey. When I studied in college I was told to never post my creative writing freely for someone to steal or not pay for because my art is worth something. I haven’t disregarded that, but I write to connect with people and I write because I have no choice but to express what I think. I live in a day and age where a public platform with wide access exists, and it seems foolish not to take advantage of it. Especially when I am making profits in other avenues of my life that keeps me afloat.

I asked for my deck to enlighten me and guide me through this process. I first drew the Star, second the King of Swords, and third the 6 of wands. The following is my interpretation of the cards, the designated meaning from the deck creators, and the advice of the dead. I wrote these musing in my tarot journal pictured below.

The Star

She is the major arcana number 17 which is one of my lucky numbers. In the beautiful illustration she is highly decorated and symmetrical on either side. She weighs water in her palms and balances them equally. Lotus flowers rest on the surface of the water representing enlightenment and growth out of darkness and difficulty. There are whirlpools in the water creating endless cycles repeating in a pattern. This tells me there is practice and patience to come. Everything beneath the water is dead and drawn in shades of blue. Her long draping hair reminds me it takes time for things to fall into place. She is rising out of the water to meet the sunlight which illuminates all that she is.

According to the deck, she is a symbol of hope. It’s important for me to immerse myself in my environment. I must embody altruism. Sometimes there are more than two options to consider. There might be feelings of uncertainty, nostalgia, and obstinance throughout the journey.

The advice of the dead is to never give up hope, the more you give the more you are destined to receive.

King of Swords

I wore a hat today which is unusual for me but on the way to the coffee shop where I conducted this reading, I considered how wearing the hat symbolizes stepping into a new comfort zone, a new me--someone who always wanted to be explored but wasn’t given the proper time. My king of swords is wearing a giant black sombrero. There are eleven hidden flowers in the background (I had a dream last night that made the number eleven significant). I feel like the cards were telling me to believe in myself. Yellow blossoms adorn the bottom of the card, representing growth and nurturing. There is a huge spade in the center of the king’s forehead, this tells me it’s important not to slack on my political side and expressing my firm opinions. The king is a decorated soldier, he has seen war and is wiser for it. The sharp end of his blade is facing away ready to fight external forces.

According to the deck, swords are intellectual centers for the air element. They represent communications in language, words, ideas and knowledge. The King of Swords means dominion, security, justice, and excessive rationality. It speaks methodicalness but warns against being too cold and severe. I am to keep my heart open to empathy and to never forget about feelings.

The advice of the dead is to redirect myself toward emotional objectives.

VI of Wands

The majority of this card is red, a red that reminds me of blood, sacrifice, maturity, and love. The wind is blowing petals in the background which could be changes in the season or natural adaptation. I love the word and sense of evolution. Roses swarm underfoot, no thorns are visible but I know they are there. Madam is hooded, she is a grim reaper figure holding her scythe angled to slice through stalks. She is hard working and strong even if her upper body appears frail. She is modest. Her feet do not show but looking at her posture she is steadying herself--ready to make a change that she herself inflicts.

According to the deck, wands have a creative and sexual center in the element of fire. I have creative and sexual energy, desire, instinct, and imagination. There is a distinct impulse for action, intervention, and modification. Dynamism and creativity lead to victory. Openness and public celebration may help me advance. It is possible that delay and abandonment will be temptations.

Advice from the dead is to commit with boldness and complete awareness of my energy. I should control my desires and expectations so I don’t make silly mistakes.

Reflecting on the three cards I chose, each one’s meaning to me represents how I feel about the three sections of my blog: mystic maya for everything magical and to explore my spiritual side rising, lifestyle lagoon for my nonfiction perspective and opinions, and teaching artistry to create positive change through education and art. If you haven’t discovered my different pages, check them out:

Mystic main page: http://mystic-maya.blogspot.com/
Lagoon: https://mystic-maya-lagoon.blogspot.com/
Artistry: https://mystic-maya-ta.blogspot.com/