Reading for Friday, July 3, 2015 is from the Druid Craft Tarot by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm. St. Martin’s Press 2004. Illustrated by Will Worthington.
Princess of Pentacles – The Hanged Man – The Lady
Affirmation / Thought for the Day: ““Learn to unearth your sacred potential.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
“The Hanged Man signifies a deepening of experience. One of the most powerful experiences of initiation comes when we surrender – when we allow ourselves to let go to Divine Power, and simply wait, as if in suspended animation, with no expectations or demands. So much of our journey through life is controlled by the parts of our personality that seek attention and approval, status or power. And yet when we suspend these concerns and let ourselves undergo genuine initiation, we discover the paradoxical truth that freedom comes from commitment, that independence comes from an acceptance of our interdependence, and that understanding comes from letting go of our attempts to understand.” (pg. 137-138)
How are you seeking higher knowledge? Yesterday’s reading continues into today’s and goes a step further asking you to gear down another notch and delve a little into and become immersed in the healing power of the unconscious. There is such a sense of peace, understanding, and serenity, to be found here.
The Princess of Pentacles is described as a student or someone involved in study or creative work. She may spend time alone, absorbed in her work or projects. It is also suggested to spend some alone time meditating for your creative inspiration to bloom. What new information are you gathering? What new possibilities do you contain to be discovered? The Princess/Page also bring messages (happy news) in relation to family or friends, and about finances. Are you expecting to hear news of a loan or some other money related issue?
The Lady -aka The Empress- brings it all together by giving her blessing of abundance, passion, creativity, and nurturing. “Open yourself to the fertile nurturing power of the Goddess. This power will fill you with passion and the ability to be creative and to enjoy a life of abundance and sensual delight. The Lady encourages you to open to love and to trust. however hard life may have been, the blessing of the Goddess and of Nature are all around you, and all you need to do is accept them graciously, and begin to live your life with passion and purpose.”