Today, rather than share with you a reading I’ve given, I thought it might be a nice change of pace for you to create your own story from a single card. Each card has a story to tell, and even that single card can offer much guidance and clarity. I’ve pulled The Lady, one of the major arcana cards of the Druidcraft Tarot deck.
For those of you who are not tarot students or readers, here’s a little tarot lesson. A tarot deck is comprised of 78 cards, 22 of which are major arcana and 56 minor arana. “Arcana” is the plural of “arcanum”, which is latin for “great mystery”; the tarot cards help us to unlock the mysteries within us, to bring light to the dark, and balance to chaos. The major arcana take us on a journey through life’s big shifts and transitions, while the minor arcana speak to us of everyday life. The Lady will tell her story of a life transition.
Take a look at the card. What do you see? What stirs within you? Look at the lushness and abundance surrounding The Lady; does it speak to you of the fertility of nature? The Lady herself looks ready to give birth; like nature, she is creating life. One foot rests on the solid ground while the other is dipped in the flowing stream – she is both grounded and open to the fluidity of life. What story is The Lady telling you? Perhaps one that speaks of birth and creation? Of abundance and beauty? How does The Lady’s story mirror your life? Are you about to create something new? Do you feel nurtured by the abundance in life? Can you be open to the ever-changing flow of life and still remain grounded?
Sit with The Lady, and let her tell her story to you. It may be your story, as well.