Future Tarot

Life has been hectic lately! I’ve picked up a part time job in addition to everything else I’ve been up to. So I decided to do a spread to get an idea of what I’m in for this week. Originally posted by Llewellyn’s New World, the What’s in Your Bag? spread by Barbara Moore is a unique spread that shows you what you have to work with throughout your day or week. Today I tried it out with my Gilded Tarot.

What’s In Your Bag?

1…2
………5
3…4

1) This will be very useful. – Knight of Pentacles

Now is a time to build up my defenses, as this sturdy knight suggests. I will have his strength and fortitude, holding up my position in life. Nothing will get through my defenses, as long as I stand my ground and face whatever comes my way. I will be able to stand firm, against the barrage of the world. Even his horse is on guard, as the knight faces one way, and his horse faces the other. I won’t have to face everything alone, as my family will always be on my side.

2) This will come in handy. – Three of Pentacles

My ability to work hard and forge the life I want will be apparent this week. Like the studious craftsman in this card, I will carefully craft every pentacle I earn. No matter how lofty my dreams are, nothing will happen unless I put in the hard work to see them through. This card can also stand for working with others, and I am quite happy with my new job. I like all of my co-workers, and they have been very helpful as well.

3) This you won’t need. – Knight of Wands

In this position, I see the story of the tortoise and the hare, and this knight is the hare! While vibrant energy has its place, this week I won’t have to plow through the front lines to reach my goals. Slow and steady will win the race. I have to be careful not to get carried away, and lose all of my energy. A horse cannot gallop for long periods of time, and neither can I! I must measure out my energy carefully throughout the week.

4) This will weight you down. – Nine of Wands

This card tells the story of the wounded soldier who is still battling against all odds. He is defending his position too, but is weighed down by his past failures. I have to let go of the past, and focus on the future. There comes a point in life where I have nursed my wounds as much as possible, and have to let them heal naturally. Resting too much leads to muscle entropy, and wallowing in past defeats brings an endless cycle of reliving the pain. Once I have let go, I will be free to continue on my path in life.

5) You forgot this! – King of Swords

I do tend to forget this excellent king! He rules mental clarity and thought, and I am not a thought-oriented person. He rules his kingdom with logic and facts, and I would do well to remember his lessons this week. I need to carefully consider each option, and let my normally emotional nature be tempered by right thinking. When I can strike the right balance, I will succeed.

Overall, this week will have a lot of accomplishments, although I will need to remain patient. My hard work will pay off, as long as my emotions don’t flare up and I can control my thoughts. Time to take life one day at a time!

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