I ended up using my newest tarot deck, The Lumina Tarot, by Inner Hue. What a fantastic deck full of powerful energy and imagery. This deck is quickly becoming one of my favorites and I've only owned it for about a week. Talk about forming a connection with a deck, huh?
I found this spread to be really perfect for my needs. I haven't done much to celebrate my birthday in past years because of my battles with depression and anxiety. I wanted to do something different this year and I decided this spread would be a great way to get started. There are 7 drawn cards and I'll briefly tell you what the spots mean and the cards I pulled.
In fact, I'll just put all my notes from the reading below so that you can skim them or pour over them at your discretion. The guidebook lists a lot for each card and so I just picked out what felt relevant to this specific spread.
1- What to leave behind in the past year. You won’t be needing this anymore.
King of Cups
Represents balance between head and heart. emotional and creative inspiration w/ logic and strategy. DEPENDING TOO MUCH ON EXTERNAL VALIDATION.
2- A lesson you learned last year to carry w/ you into the next. Hold onto it as you grow.
Maiden of Cups
Represents the creative, free, full of life, intuitive inner child. Exploring your creative and intuitive processes.
(read these 2 cards together. What is their joint message?)
Intuition and emotional creativity. I’m being told to not depend on too much external validation and instead be more carefree and get in touch with my inner child, where the focus is on play and doing rather than the motivation behind it.
3- The next thing you will learn. An important lesson.
The Chariot
It is a time of summoning all your energy and intent towards not only your physical journey but your spiritual one. Challenges and obstacles will be a source of opportunity and growth. It is time to focus on what you want out of life.
4- The theme of the year ahead? What is the next year all about?
Six of Wands
RIDING OUT THE STORM TO SUCCESS. Let yourself and all you’ve worked for shine. Appreciate your own worth and value and allow others to do so also.
(read these 2 cards together. What is their joint message?)
These two cards are telling me that I have the power to create and shape my life in the shape that I want it to be. They are empowering me to move forward with my vision and embrace my whole potential in the process.
5- Today = Something to celebrate (ART)
Maiden of Pentacles
6- Today = Something to do (bleed/sword fight/embrace death/respect death BE REBORN FOR THE NEXT YEAR/START FRESH)
10 of Swords
7- A birthday message from your ancestors. Listen carefully to their message.
The Hierophant
You are ready to expand your personal knowledge and undertake what you are coming to believe is a more true and authentic path for your soul. A beautiful time to explore things through workshops.
