Should we go ahead with this project?

It’s only natural that our much-anticipated first post should pose the obvious question…

Should we go ahead with this project?

With the initial groundwork for the project done, I was overcome with a strong sense of anxiety towards proceeding. While Kate was feeling excited about the project, I anticipated that some time in the future her ego may kick a little at being taken out of the decision-making equation and she too will have a few fearful moments. So respecting this apprehension , we decided to backtrack a bit and ask the Tarot if this was a positive project for each of us as individuals.

We decided to use a simple Yes/No spread in which you shuffle the deck whilst focusing on a question, then holding the answer Yes in your mind, a card is drawn. This is then repeated for No. When the cards are turned, the answer you seek is the card that you are most drawn to. 

What the card's presented;

KRISTY

YES

NO

Interpretation

I was immediately drawn to the 4 of Wands. This card shows Jason setting out on his journey to find the Golden Fleece surrounded by heroes who possess various strengths. For me these heroes represent the resources I have around me, both physically and spiritually. In this life I have wonderful family, friends and teachers who support and encourage me on my journey as a reader, and I have no doubts they will support me on this project. On the spiritual plane, I have wonderful kind and loving guides whose depth of knowledge I cannot even begin to fathom, I trust in them wholeheartedly and seeing this card only re-iterates their support for me. The ship is magnificent and the water is calm, while I am not naive enough to think it will all be smooth sailing, I am confident that, with the support of my heroes, it is a worthwhile project.

Seeing the Hanged Man as the No card left me feeling that to not pursue this project would be to sacrifice an opportunity for my growth as a reader, leaving me in stagnation waiting for the next chance to come along. It almost had a sense of laziness to it and felt very alone and exposed. There was no question for me that this was not the right path despite my anxiety. So about that anxiety, I am putting it down to ego and fear. The responsibility of delivering all of Kate's major decisions over the next year is not something I take lightly, I just have to put my ego aside and remember it is not ME but Spirit. My fears are about my ability as a reader but if I follow the guidelines we have established, especially keeping non-personal and staying grounded, there is no reason why I need to question the information coming in.

KATE

YES

NO                    

Interpretation

The drawing of these two cards, forced Kate to really consider her situation and look into the depths of the cards to decide which she was most attracted to. The 10 of Cups is such a beautiful card of union and love that it is hard to not be attracted to it. On the other hand the 6 of wands is full of confidence and conviction and the sense of journey is strong. When I asked her to decide which card she was drawn to she said that she just didn’t feel like she was in the place of the 10 of cups and the 6 of swords was so much more alluring to her at this point in her life. So it was a YES for Kate also. The 6 of Swords illustrates Orestes leaving the turbulent waters behind and moving forward to smoother seas. It represents a peacefulness and clarity in the mind and I sense that this is exactly the opportunity this project presents to Kate.

Even though we did these reading separately I think that it is worth noting the duplication in the YES cards of the calm and smooth seas for both of us. Neither of us is entirely sure where this project will lead us, or what it is we will get out of it personally, but the prospect of smooth sailing, at least for a little while, gives us the confidence to go ahead.

Kristy