February’s Tarot reading by Michelle Crandell
By Michell Crandell
For February, I used a single three card draw to explore Mind-Body-Spirit and Past-Present-Future simultaneously. After reading the cards intuitively, I used the book: TAROT by Jane Lyle to assist my interpretation. As often happens for me, two extra cards fell out while I was shuffling. “A and B” set the stage for the three-card reading.
A and B: Questions to ask yourself.
A. ACE OF SWORDS: Take a look at the real-world consequences of your beliefs and ideas. How are your preconceived notions working or not working for you? Does your belief system prevent you from considering new ideas?
B. TEN OF PENTACLES (reversed): Prosperity turned upside down. Almost everyone is being negatively affected financially, physically and/or interpersonally. The help offered has not yet been adequate. Caring for members of your “tribe” has become complicated and difficult. Anyone’s financial security can be compromised due to misfortune. Maybe you have noticed, though, that when you take the well-being of others seriously, your life gets better too. How willing are you to help others and/or accept help yourself?
The Reading
1. Past/Mind: TEMPERANCE (reversed): In the near past, rash, hasty and clumsy solutions to urgent problems were the result of unbalanced thinking. Competitiveness and restlessness pervaded group endeavors, creating roadblocks and fostered instability. Poor judgment and quarrels led to decisions which are likely to be regretted later.
2. Present/Body: DEATH: Some of us are literally dying as a result of intemperance. We are experiencing other losses, too: prosperity, good-heartedness, and the security of shared beliefs. Death is a universal experience. Look towards one another and see we are all in this together. Then, empathy becomes much easier; for in the course of life, who has not known loss?
3. Future/Spirit: FIVE OF SWORDS (reversed): During February, we are called upon to accept that the battle of wills is over. One side lost; one side won. Letting go of the negative feelings precipitated by this battle may be challenging. Willingness to analyze what went wrong is more productive than blaming others. Truth is necessary for reconciliation. Accept the consequences to all of us and to our country which were created by this episode. Resolve to start afresh with a frame of mind made better by the elements of this reading.
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Michelle is following CoVid-19 protection practices while providing private readings. To learn more, email michelle.crandell@gmail.com or call 501-655-6242.
