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Otherwise known as the classic three card spread “Body, Mind, Spirit,” this tarot spread provides a quick glance at a person’s overall health and wellness. This is good for when you need to easily see which areas are going well, and which areas need improvement. I’ve been feeling a little drained lately, and decided to do this spread for myself with the Gilded Tarot Deck.

Body – Mind – Spirit

Today’s Draw: Eight of Cups – Temperance – The Devil

Eight of Cups: This is the card of letting go of past influences, and you could say that I have let my body go! I haven’t been keeping up a good exercise routine, and have indulged in a few more sweet treats than I should have. In this card, a young man with two feathers in his cap is turned away in pursuit of a new adventure. He has his walking stick in hand, and is looking out towards the moonrise above the mountains. In the foreground is eight cups, some overturned. There is also a small brown creature, which I am really not sure what it is. At first glance, I thought it could be a platypus, but it could also be a mole. Either way, it is lying there, asleep and not traveling with the adventurer.

This card advises that I should let go of old habits that aren’t serving me well, and pursue new adventures in diet and exercise. Try a new sport that I’ve never explored before, along with new healthy foods. I cannot let my fears and confusion prevent me from doing what it takes to have good health.

Temperance: This is the card of alchemy and synergy, of blending two opposites to create a new force. This fire-haired lady hold two cups, one filled with fire, the other with water. The two blend together seamlessly as a river of energy flows between the cups. She is dressed in a sheer orange dress, and floats in the sky in front of a planet, perhaps Mercury.

In the mind position, this card suggests that I reconcile opposite opinions in my mind. The confident and bold side of my personality and the shy, cautious side need to work in harmony. Opposing thoughts can either create conflict in the mind, or can be integrated and used when appropriate. As I reach for the stars, I need to ensure that I am not at war with myself, and am thinking correctly to reach my goals.

The Devil: Unlike the Rider Waite Smith Deck where the Devil is a demon-like creature, this devil is a man who is dealing with his inner demons. He wears a mask with ram horns, and a star on the forehead. Surrounding him is a lake of fire, which illustrates how succumbing to our inner indulgences can burn out our strength, energy, and spirit.

This card shows that I have been a tad too indulgent lately. While we all need to relax and have fun once in a while, letting ourselves follow every whim can lead down a path of trouble. Spiritual discipline is important, as it allows us to explore our emotions and desires in a controlled manner. We can determine what the best course of action is logically, and not be slaves to our inner desires. To be able to remove the mask, and see ourselves for who we truly are, is a great gift that brings self-awareness and healing.

Overall, it seems like I have a lot of work to do, to bring myself into a healthy state. That is the beauty of the tarot cards, as they allow you to see where you have room to grow and blossom. Allow the tarot to point you in the right direction, and your life will reach unexpected new heights of success and healing.

Today’s card was the Eight of Cups, drawn late last night. After seeing all these Major Arcana, recently, I was glad.

The Eight of Cups seems to say I’m still in that same phase of walking away from things that aren’t working for me to embrace those that are. In this case, after a revelation I had last night… I know that I am walking away from my doubts and fears.

Tomorrow’s card is, once again and not surprisingly, the Hierophant. I’m going to take this at face value. I need to be disciplined.

A fellow reader over at Aeclectic Tarot interpreted all these 10 of Pents lately as saying that I need to “stop playing with the cards and get back to work.”

I suspect that’s what the Hierophant is telling me right now, and his message will be the same in the morning.

Also, I could take it quite literally– I am completing an article about a church installation tomorrow!

A propitious reading for a chilly, windy, busy fall day.

The Strength card, number eight in the deck, shows that Miss Michele’s luck is finally beginning to turn. The cycle of frustration is ending and new opportunities arise.

This card places an emphasis on self-confidence, faith in our own abilities, patience, empowerment and (once again) self-discipline.

Miss Michele is still amazed (although she shouldn’t be) by how much can be accomplished when she sets her sights on her goals, makes a practical plan to achieve them, and then applies herself to the task at hand!

It’s a bit late for Miss Michele’s tarot card of the day, but it’s still before midnight. I had to take some time to meditate on this card. It spoke to me loudly, but I couldn’t quite understand its point.

The first feminine card I’ve drawn in weeks, the Queen of Swords symbolizes intelligence and cool practicality; head over heart; strong will and independence.

This shows my current emphasis on building up my business. I think I have passed a threshold. It is time to stop whining about what could have been, what was supposed to be, and get on with making the best of what is. Cool rationality wins out over raw emotions. Miss Drama Queen becomes Mrs. Professional.

Interestingly, the Queen of Swords emphasizes both teaching and journalism. My course for paintball writers begins tomorrow and I have recently helped a few fellow freelancers with in-depth critiques. I feel most motivated when I am teaching, instructing and guiding. It inspires every aspect of my life.

Let’s hope for more readings like this one.

Miss Michele apologizes for her lengthy absence. Gearing up for a post a day in November, while her counterpart over at It Had to Be Said has been quite busy!

With so many deadlines looming, Miss Michele needs Strength and that is exactly the tarot card she selected for today’s card-a-day reading.

Emphasis on self-discipline (isn’t that a recurring theme!?), self-confidence, faith and energy.

This card speaks to me on many level, several of which are far too personal to post here. With an emphasis on reconciliations, vitality and healing, I only hope that the inner tarot power of the Strength card manifests itself today.

I apologize if this reading makes no sense to anyone but Miss Michele…take from it what you will.

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