Mystic Monday
July 11, 2016
Hi All,
Today I'm going to change things up a bit. We are going to talk about how to read cards.
Today I'm going to change things up a bit. We are going to talk about how to read cards.
Okay I know you're like, "What how to read cards in one blog?" Well Yes, why not! It might take a little more coffee than the average blog, but yes. Let's do this. I am going to pick some cards and show photos and explain the cards so you can see what I am talking about as I go through the reading.
The first deck I ever used was an Angel card deck by Doreen Virtue called "Healing with the Angels" Oracles Cards. Here is a photo. I picked this deck to work with first because, well, simply my Reiki Master used them and I liked them.
Sorry that this is sideways. Before I start I say a prayer of intent. Then I shuffle the cards as I think of a question I want help with. I shuffle until I feel like I'm done. Then I spread them out. The next thing I do is sensitize my hands buy rubbing them together quickly like they were cold. Once that is done I hover my hand over the cards and the ones that make my hand tingle is the one I pick.
The next step is turning the cards over and looking at the spread once I've picked the number of cards I want. Usually I pick 5 just because that's my favorite number. So this spread confirms what I was thinking this morning. See I'm re-writing the book and I want to take some more classes or do a little more studying in other areas of healing and energy work. The spread as a whole tells me that it will come in time, study, trust the universe and myself, take a retreat and then out of all of this harmony will come. So now it's time to break it down then review it.
Last Card. Harmony. Life is beautiful. Everything is in the right place at the right time and life is good. Okay and now the book says: A troubling situation has been resolved. This is about letting go of viewing a situation as troubled and see yourself and others through the eyes of your guardian angels. Look past the surface and look into the beauty and life that shines within everyone.
As a finale step, I would look at the cards again taking note of cards that may pop out at me. Then I give a prayer of thank you for the guidance I've been given. And I usually document the reading in my journal. This way I can keep track of patterns or things I might be missing.
Now when I am reading for a client I usually hear messages from the clients guides or a crossed over loved one. The cards give the client something to focus on for me to do the reading. Do I need the cards to do a reading? No. If you and I were to sit and do a reading without cards I could just say a prayer of intent and we would talk and I'd get information to pass to you as we talk.
So there is the steps to how I do a card reading. Find a deck that you like. I have several that I chose from depending on mood and the situation. Then practice.
I thought about talking about saying a bit about all the violence that's been going on in the news but I didn't want to start a soapbox. I will only say my prayers are with all those who have lost someone in a senseless way.
Have an amazing week everyone.
Blessings All,
Wendy
Sorry that this is sideways. Before I start I say a prayer of intent. Then I shuffle the cards as I think of a question I want help with. I shuffle until I feel like I'm done. Then I spread them out. The next thing I do is sensitize my hands buy rubbing them together quickly like they were cold. Once that is done I hover my hand over the cards and the ones that make my hand tingle is the one I pick.
The next step is turning the cards over and looking at the spread once I've picked the number of cards I want. Usually I pick 5 just because that's my favorite number. So this spread confirms what I was thinking this morning. See I'm re-writing the book and I want to take some more classes or do a little more studying in other areas of healing and energy work. The spread as a whole tells me that it will come in time, study, trust the universe and myself, take a retreat and then out of all of this harmony will come. So now it's time to break it down then review it.
Card number 1. Divine Guidance: Here we see an angel holding her hand up to a heart shaped star. Hearts meaning love. Stars give guidance. The angel is a messenger of the Divine. Now when I look up the card reading the book given with the cards it says, You are being divinely guided right now. Pay attention to your intuition, visions, knowingness and gut feelings. It is important you trust and follow this guidance. Pay attention to the cards next to this card they contain important information for you. Okay well, this one was the first one in the draw so there is only one card next to it.
Card 2. Study: Looking at this card we see a woman who could be an angel as the clouds around her do make out or create wings. There is a rainbow of knowledge and it is either entering her hands or coming out of her hands. To me this says spiritual study because there is no picture of books or a school or anything that would say formal education. So now looking at the book it states, This card validates that this is an important time for you to learn new ideas or skills. If you are already in school this card encourages you to continue. Sometimes this is a learning phase in life.
In relation to the first card Divine Guidance this tells me that I need to trust my intuition on what it is I am going to learn or would like to learn and when to do that.
Card 3. Trust. Here we see an angel holding a ball of light. There is also the sun which reflects into the sea so there are three spheres of light which could represent present, past and future. It could also be your guides, higher-self and the divine. Light is whatever it means to you. Most of the card is done in the color blue which is a communication color. So trusting the guidance you are hearing or seeing. When consulting the book, the meaning of this of this card is, To believe in yourself and have faith that God and the angels are with you. Ask them for help. Is card is about self trust. The mistakes you have made have not eroded your true nature. The angels ask you to trust in God and them so they can help you trust yourself.
Card 4. Retreat: Looking at the card there is an amazing place in nature where an angel is soaking up the energy of the forest or place she is in. To me means go somewhere. For me it is spending time out in the forest or on trails in a park the closest I can get to a forest around here. This is about self reflect by clearing your mind. The book states: You are pushing yourself to hard. Rest is a part of the natural cycle. Take time to rest and take that time to focus on your heart's desires.
As a finale step, I would look at the cards again taking note of cards that may pop out at me. Then I give a prayer of thank you for the guidance I've been given. And I usually document the reading in my journal. This way I can keep track of patterns or things I might be missing.
Now when I am reading for a client I usually hear messages from the clients guides or a crossed over loved one. The cards give the client something to focus on for me to do the reading. Do I need the cards to do a reading? No. If you and I were to sit and do a reading without cards I could just say a prayer of intent and we would talk and I'd get information to pass to you as we talk.
So there is the steps to how I do a card reading. Find a deck that you like. I have several that I chose from depending on mood and the situation. Then practice.
I thought about talking about saying a bit about all the violence that's been going on in the news but I didn't want to start a soapbox. I will only say my prayers are with all those who have lost someone in a senseless way.
Have an amazing week everyone.
Blessings All,
Wendy
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