One Card One Meaning: SEVEN OF SWORDS (by Zanna)

For this series -- "One Card One Meaning" -- I will pull one card from a deck and offer a brief, simple *possible* interpretation -- not the ONLY interpretation, of course, but one possible interpretation of that card from that deck. I hope you will offer your thoughts on each card as well!

From The DruidCraft Tarot by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, Illustrated by Will Worthington (St. Martin's Press):

An advantage may be gained if you take the time to untangle, organize, communicate, and act on your ideas with clear intent and purpose.

Expanded Spirit Guide Reading - Oracle of the Dragonfae (by Zanna)

As I mentioned before, I was really intrigued with Helen's One Card Spirit Guide Reading. I also enjoyed her Spirit Guide Reading and Discussion Expanded to 3 Cards.  I decided to follow my One Card Spirit Guide Reading with an additional two cards to address the questions: why do I need to know this, and how do I go about putting this message into action in my life?

Using Oracle of the Dragonfae, the reading now looks like this:

(1) If my guide could only tell me one thing, what would it be?

"You are stronger than you think." (Dragonfae Goddess Tiamet)

(2) Why do I need to know this?

Divine Union (Gaia's Dragon)

Because you need to understand that you do have the power to balance celestial and terrestrial, feminine and masculine, or any pair of opposing or different energies within you or outside you. You have the ability to bring forth ideas, nurture them, and create something meaningful from them.

"[Gaia] is the cycles of the planet, [Dragon] is the seasons of the Universe. Together, they create a new world and a new life: and bring about hope. Their love for each other is steady, constant, with harmonious and different energies blending beautifully together." ~ Lucy Cavendish

(3) How do I go about putting this message into action in my life?

"Heed wise counsel." (The Elder)

By listening carefully and heeding wise counsel, whether it be from within or without. The Elder in this case is not soft and sweet. This Elder is stern and serious and impatient with you. It is time for you to teach what you have learned, even as you continue to learn yourself. Do not abandon your task before it is completed. Do not feel threatened by other approaches. Treat elders with respect.

"Have the courage to live from the wisdom you have gained, rather than the fear which ensures you overlook all that which you have learned. . . Take any 'Why are they picking on me?' moments to mean that in fact you are not clearly acting on your true path, and be practical about all steps. So, if you wish to write, do so. Listen to your muse and be creative. . . Be proactive and do not rely on the powers that be. Rely on yourself." ~ Lucy Cavendish

Cards:

Oracle of the Dragonfae by Lucy Cavendish

Blue Angel Gallery

One Card Spirit Guide Reading -Oracle of the Dragonfae (by Zanna)

I was really intrigued with Helen's One Card Spirit Guide Reading so I decided to give it a try using my Oracle of the Dragonfae. (My oracle decks don't get much attention, and I really do enjoy using them.)

Like Helen, I asked the question: If my guide could only tell me one thing, what would it be?

My answer comes from The Dragonfae Goddess Tiamet. She tells me: You are stronger than you think.

The Sumerians knew Tiamet (or Tiamat) as the mother whose body formed the Earth and the galaxies. She was venerated by the people of Arkadia, a Sumerian dynasty of 2500 BCE. Tiamet survived an attempt to destroy her, and thus brings the message that I have the strength to survive whatever challenge I face.

As a strong, super-protective mother-being, Tiamet wants me to build and create with confidence and to nurture myself and others in the process. Her power and strength are my power and strength. I love the message that Lucy Cavendish provides for this card: "You are. . . star-being, dragonkin, sea-creature, Earth dweller and forest child. You are sea and salt, and wood and stone, and you are grander and more magnificent than words or thoughts can tell you of."

Such an encouraging message! I think I will do as Helen did and pull two other cards to supplement this reading in the next day or so.

Cards:
Oracle of the Dragonfae by Lucy Cavendish
Blue Angel Gallery

One Card One Meaning: The Empress

For this series -- "One Card One Meaning" -- I will pull one card from a deck and offer a brief, simple *possible* interpretation -- not the ONLY interpretation, of course, but one possible interpretation of that card from that deck. I hope you will offer your thoughts on each card as well!

From The Fairytale Tarot by Lisa Hunt (Llewellyn Publications):

In this charming deck, The Empress is represented by The Fairy Godmother. For those who know the story of Cinderella, the connection is clear: The Fairy Godmother is the nurturer, the one who encourages and supports, who helps everything and everyone grow into what they are meant to be. Nurturing and nurturers can take many forms, whether we are talking about being nurtured (by someone else or ourself) or providing nurture.