This
lovely tarot spread is created by Christine Jette for Beltane and is found in
her book “Tarot for all Seasons”, which I’m using this year for every turning of
the wheel: “May is a time of fertility
and high spirits. By Beltane, the dark time of the year is a distant memory and
the possibilities of life seem sweet. Use the May Queen spread to regain or
confirm a sense of abundance and safety”
For this spread I will be
using The Joie the Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy
1: Safety.
Emotional security. Page of Swords
What do you
need to feel safe. Where are you secure in yourself?
This is
one of my favorite court cards. He cuts
to the chase. He is direct and refreshing. His hair is blowing in de the wind
and clouds are clearing. His mind is full of new and exciting idea’s and he is
eager to follow his desire to learn. It makes me feel safe, I can always rely on
the insights and clarity of my mind.
2: Abundance. Feelings of plenty. Eight of Cups
Abundance
may encompass monetary prosperity, but it also describes the emotional breath
of your life that is full and sweet.
Abundance
can also come from the feeling of emotional fulfillment and the longing to
broaden your horizons. The possibilities
are numerous. There is always room for emotional growth. The beauty of this
card is that he's taking his cups with him instead of leaving them behind. Spiritual journeys
are not always taken because of dissatisfaction with your current situation. Sometimes
you just want to explore and feel free.
3:
Regeneration. Exploring the possibilities. The Fool
The bold
action needed to grow and flourish.
It couldn't
be more bold than this. The Fool encourages us to take the leap and go for it. The
little spider on her staff is reminding her she is the weaver of her own life.
She wants to discover and experience. The fool is also about trusting your
inner voice. Deep down you know you are on the right track. See the world with childlike eyes and look for new opportunities but don’t ignore your little
bat
4: Emotions and relationships. All forms of
love, The World
Apparently
my relationships are doing well. The last couple of weeks I've been painfully aware of the fact how much I love both my daughters.
My other relationships are quite easy going. But when I look at the winged
Merlion and how careful he is holding his world between his paws, I realize love
is never to be taken for granted but to be cherished and respected. Love and relationships
are dynamic forces which are asking for our constant attention
5: The
Future. The present conceivable outcome. The Six of Cupsok how confident thes three are on ther way.
Look how
happy and confident these three are on their way. They are strengthened by
their happy memories and emotional contentment. From this stability they can
move forward to seek out new possibilities. Al the cards in this spread are
talking about moving forward and trying new things. It is obvious I am emotionally
in a safe place. Perhaps it is good to acknowledge I am strong enough to expand
my horizons and not to be afraid because I can always rely on my wits J
What a lovely spread - I had to smile when I saw your first card was the same one I drew today. :) And what a great card you drew for the last position! The one that struck me (if I had drawn if for myself) was the Eight of Cups. I often forget that my emotional fulfillment is my responsibility; I can't blame other people for my happiness or unhappiness. I can move on or stay stuck.
ReplyDelete"my emotional fulfillment is my responsibility": So true my friend. I've been a "victim" of my circumstances long enough to have finally learned we're able to choose a hopeful and positive state of mind. How difficult life might be, we are the only ones who can change our perspective
DeletePfff heavy stuff for the first day of May :)
What a beautiful reading, Ellen! I love your conclusion: "I am strong enough to expand my horizons and not to be afraid because I can always rely on my wits." Wonderful, too,to acknowledge the power and importance of love :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kerry Thank you!
DeleteYes my wits. I feel always the most comfortable when I can rely on my sword to get home safely :)