Future Tarot

Finding love is sometimes all about timing. Are you ready for love? You may think your ready, but are you really? And if you’re ready is the woman you love ready too? Tilanthis often wonders about finding love. He’s “ready”, but does the Tarot offers insight to quell his impatience.

Serenity Bly the cat is attacking me as I draw the cards. I wonder how Basement Cat influence carries on Tarot Cards.

[Tilanthis] Last time I had a reading it shared that I may already know the woman who will become my romance interest. I’d like to ask about love again, should I ask a question or will “general” love work?

[Serenity Bly] General love life works.

[Tilanthis] Alrighty… have at it!

[Serenity Bly] In the past we have The World, I feel this cards meaning is a little different from the norm, while yes, it does indicate a time of achievement and accomplishment I also feel it is pointing out that OTHER aspects of your life have been coming together, you’ve been growing and flourishing, creating harmony and balance within the spheres of your life and are finally able to look at it with a sense of achievement and accomplishment.

[Tilanthis] Absolutely! LOL. And that is my November card from the 12-Month Spread you ladies sent me, too.

[Serenity Bly] The Page of Swords in the Present and the Five of Wands in the future have a different story to tell when it comes to your love life. But, ironically, a similar message to that given in the past. The Page of Swords indicates a sense of arrogance and immaturity. He is literally ‘blowing in the wind, full of hot air”.

[Miss Michele] What deck are you using, Serenity?

[Serenity Bly] The Mythic Tarot, my usual. I rarely get pulled to the one other deck I have and haven’t splurged on new decks despite wanting to.

[Miss Michele] It seems like–HATE to say this–you’re still not *ready* for love. You’re having FUN. Still experimenting with life, finding your way.

[Tilanthis] Odd… I feel like I’m done with that…

[Serenity Bly] The Page is lingering but the Five of Wands feels like a very near future. In it he’s going after what he wants and learning to put thought behind action. Wants are inspiration and passion. But the five of wands feels like an illusion. In the story the Mythic Tarot tells, the young man is going after the golden fleece. But I feel like the fleece is a false reward, it’s like you’re chasing after the insubstantial, something that isn’t real. It’s bluster and, although you may triumph, the enjoyment of ‘winning’ will fade swiftly.

[Miss Michele] hhmmm… Looking at the five of wands in your deck, Serenity, I feel like it tells a story that the man is fighting the dragon WITH the maiden. So in the future, you will find someone similar to yourself, wanting to play, sharing the same values.

[Serenity Bly] It’s the old Myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece.

[Tilanthis] Well, good thing Rachel doesn’t want to get into anything serious until after the holidays.

[Serenity Bly] What I’m getting here is that any relationship you might go into in the near future won’t give you the fulfillment you’re really looking for. Perhaps you’re looking for love that needs to come from yourself first. Every page is young, immature, this Page of Swords is also arrogant. But he has a strength to harness. What it really comes down to is allowing yourself to self-sustain. If you don’t NEED someone else in your life you’ll find the someone you find will, rather than fill a hole in your life, complement you.

[Tilanthis] You know what… I needed to be told to back off and let things work themselves out… What will happen will happen, the universe gives us what we need, when we need it and are ready for it and that’s what I’m looking for.

[Serenity Bly] Well, what the cards are saying is that no matter what kind of fight you put up, when you get that prize you’ll discover it isn’t what you wanted to begin with. All you can really do is give it more time, learn to be content within yourself, embrace the World as it comes to you.

[Tilanthis] And if I don’t put up a fight? Back off and just let things go?

[Serenity Bly] You’re not giving up anything you need if you choose not to fight, except perhaps the personal thrill in the battle. There is nothing wrong with a good fight, so long as you understand the fight itself is the reward, not the golden fleece at the end of it. The thrill of the chase, not the deer.

[Miss Michele] And if you don’t fight, you don’t fight. Then instead of a playmate there won’t be anything. Which is okay too. You have the choice.

[Tilanthis] I agree. Something to think about… I’ll continue to focus on myself and the steps I’ve been taking in my life and will see what comes my way.

Serenity Bly I’m all for a good fight myself. I don’t WANT the fleece but it’s a lot of fun to take a tumble with the dragon anyway. But then I might be a little wicked.

[Tilanthis] I was looking back at my reading… and it has been SPOT ON and I haven’t really referred to it at all…. you can see it in my Blog! At the start of my life changes. It’s so interesting.

The above transcript is from a Wednesday Live Chat but later that day, as Serenity Bly washed dishes, a follow up message came that she felt compelled to share with Tilanthis:
In your reading we mentioned that it felt like you weren’t ready, but it came to me that “SHE may not be ready”. You may ‘feel’ ready and are growing increasingly frustrated with the waiting without understanding that SHE needs more time to mature and grow within herself (not that your cradle snatching necessarily but that she’s not emotionally available yet either) She is out there already but the timing isn’t right. I was reminded of the quote, “When the student is ready the master will appear.” In this case you are both student and master and while you may be ready, SHE may not be.

Transcript from: November 4, 2009

“The Knight of Wands is full of energy and life.” * An adventurous risk-taker, he is eager to get out into the world, to begin a new quest, and to leave behind old ways of doing things. He is vibrant and generous, willing to leap into new opportunities with abandon, and thinks creatively.

“He’s a boisterous, confident card that’s going on a great journey. He may step on some toes, but it’s a wild ride!” ~ Kimberlee Ferrell

This guy has an abundance of confidence and is fearless in the face of adversity. His passionate energy is fantastic when you want to generate momentum and enthusiasm. When he appears he is also a reminder to be aware of details because this fellow is so rambunctious and eager that he hasn’t paused to consider the consequences.

Stacey Graham says, “When I get this card in a spread, I know I’m taking a new turn in my career. He comes in all enthusiasm and excitement so I follow his lead and see where it takes me.”

When the Knight of Wands appears in your life it is the perfect opportunity to do some public speaking, approach investors, share your ideas, embrace social networks, and talk with others. The spark and light you feel toward your project will shine through your voice and demeanor, drawing listeners to you and inspiring them to take action.

As elements go, this knight is “fire of fire.” He is the energy you need to begin a project, or charge forward through an endeavor, but beware because the flame of action he creates burns swiftly. When you’re riding with the Knight of Wands you might only get halfway to your destination. He is easily distracted and sidetracked onto other paths so it is important to use his energy wisely.

This Knight is hasty in all he does and takes action where others would not. He is sudden and impatient, but he is strong and always enthusiastic. He doesn’t like dilly-dallying! ~

The Knight of Wands asks you to leap into adventure. He’s that wild risk-taker who lives on adrenaline but isn’t particularly reliable. When he appears in your spread he often heralds a time of charged action, energy is at its peek, but it is important to temper the flame of this knight to avoid the pitfalls that he commonly stumbles into.

When the Knight of Wands shows up in your reading, it’s time to ask yourself these questions: How am I growing? How much energy am I putting into my own self-growth? Who is radiating creative or sexual energy in my life? How am I changing? What opportunities are entering my life right now that I feel passionate about? *

Jen Nipps says, “I like it when he pops up in a reading because he generally has good news to share.”

Isabel Kliegman’s, “Tarot and the Tree of Life: Finding Everyday Wisdom in the Minor Arcana“, tells us that this Knight knows he is not his choices. When he stumbles along his path, makes a mistake, or goes in the wrong direction he takes it in stride and continues moving onward.

When the Knight of Wands appears he may be asking you to stand up for something that matters, and which is unable to defend itself. He is a compassionate soul, deeply engaged and giving, particularly to his family.

What new adventure are you beginning this week? Where can you feel this Knight’s influence in your life? What else do you know about the Knight of Wands?