The need to acknowledge one’s limitations, accept defeat or resignation, and swallow false pride in order to proceed.
This card can denote unfairness, slander, cowardice, or a lack of sensitivity.
Osho in his pack called it comparison. It is a point in the mental process that the perspective itself that becomes that of a defeatist.
At the same time, there is something it is fixated upon.The comparison indicated in this card is that it in evaluating the situation by an unfair yardstick or standards. And in doing so, the results would always beget an unclear view.
There is a selfishness reflected in this card, and that colours it to limitation to its perspective. The mind causes a disconnect to the things surrounding it, and to self. This disconnect can only be repaired by stepping away from the mental process momentarily and being mindful thereafter.
There is a merchant-mind mentality indicated that is always looking at the next gain, blinding clarity from the potential treasures within one’s reach. In altering the view of looking at the world around, would suffice to make all the difference.
Going your own way regardless of disturbance by others. Imposing your will on adversaries who are weaker.
A failure to change things by brute force. A possibility of loss through unfair, or perhaps illegal, practices.
A possible misreading of a sensitive situation resulting in a difficult emotional problem.
The sudden separation of someone close.
This is essentially the sign of needing to rectify a bad idea, either on the current course of action or intended action. This is a sign that the current line of thinking needs to be abandoned.
Clinging too tightly to the form fostered and built that is trapped under the weight of worldly responsibilities.
All actions are at an end. There is little more to be done.
Yet all that is felt or further acted upon is overwhelming. Both as a state of activity of passivity.
This is a card of heeding the moment before consequences unfold or the tables tip over.
This card indicates all dualities and opposites.
A state of oppression, new obstacles, difficult engagements and exhaustion to no longer function.
Loyalty. A partnership or an alliance endures hardships and succeeds in getting over them. Pure intentions and perseverance lead to success. Honoring one’s principles in spite of difficulties.
A burden soon to be lifted and happiness gained. But one last bout of endurance is called for to withstand current strain.
Determination to see a demanding project right through to finish.
Resisting the inevitable can lead to feeling like a victim.
Progress impeded by refusal to shed old prejudices and dogmas.
Weighed down by false values and needless concerns.
Excessive pressure and strain that can damage relationships.
A heart tried by pain.
Deep Involvement. Developing personal relationships within a group. A favorable human-relations environment. Letting go.
This card is about having the emotional strength to withdraw and find inner truth, to value one’s one’s own feelings as well as others, even if there is shame, naïveté and uncertainty.
This inhibition brings a slowing down, discipline and new consideration; the entry to new emotional expression.
Letting go of past hope in resignation and sadness. This opens up a transformation of old attitudes. It is acceptance of an ending and bowing down to divine will in the hope that it will guide us. With this great submission, death and/or transformation can happen, and the deepest wisdoms can emerge. And out of this sense of depression or mourning, we walk then empty-handed into the unknown.
The need to see the truth of a matter and realize that nothing can now change it.
Traveling somewhere new, mentally or physically.
Another reading looks at this as debauchery, along the lines of abandon on self once past optimism & hope.
Indolence, cold self-interest and detachment, emotional manipulation.
Clinging too tightly at things, difficulty letting go and let run the course of things.
Interference of the environment in a couple’s relationships. Pressures from one’s family in romantic or personal matters.
Inner dissatisfaction means that the successes of the past account for nothing.
A deeper understanding through pain and disillusion.
Spiritual development resulting from a disappointment in love.
A quantum leap, a bridge between heaven and earth inviting the polar opposites.
Connected with the function of feeling, the active, intelligent faculty of choice, a constantly changing bridge between these opposites, a careful sensing of the needs of a particular situation with the goal of harmony and relationship, balance and tolerance in their requisite balances.
Reconciliation, compromise, relaxation of tensions. Integration of opposites. Ability to do the seemingly impossible. A slow process of distillation and improvement. Patience, perseverance. Self-discipline & rituals.
A significant breakthrough in inspiration will bring artistic triumph. The final outcome of a matter may
lead to a new chapter in life.
What has been imagined
will come to pass, a dream comes true, or a favorable
judgment in law ends a stalemate.
Greater understanding is usually to be expected if receiving this card.
Happiness is elusive; look inside yourself.
Overemphasis on pursuing personal
goals, or time spent in artistic pursuit, may damage relationships.
Going back and forth without making real progress. Losing patience with a lengthy process. Emotional preoccupation with oneself, pushing away others who might come to help.
Temperance, as the card’s name suggests… is what is required. You need to reconnect with your inner self if you receive this card.
Careful self-introspection will bring clarity.
This is a card of Innate individuality, and thus illusion. Any extension of self without any reference to norm creates projections.
Individuality. A single person finding his place in a group. Contact with people in high positions. Exceptional qualities that are appreciated.
An emotional situation where many potentials are evident, but the challenge of choosing and acting to make those potentials manifest.
Constant movement, travel and endless repetition that also sometimes breeds frustration, into dreams, illusions and even hopes.
An inner commitment actualising true feelings to find integrity, self-honesty and love again. Taking an emotional risk and accepting the limitations of reality, with patience, faith and perseverance.
Projections, illusions, reflections, seeing others not for who they are, but what we may wish or fear them to be. Uncertainty with finding intimacy or rapport.
Step out of indecisiveness, out of the scores of illusions around, one can still be remarkably true & providential if discerned and acted upon with heart.
Internal corruption, stagnation, bog, using and manipulating the emotions of others for personal gain.
Problems of integration in a group or an organization. Being part of a collective, but feeling isolated and estranged.
Illusions, projections, seeing the facade instead of the true face.
An unexpected event that could bring beneficial change.
Timidity or lack of self-confidence that could undermine ambitions.
Self-deception and dissipation of natural talents, a strong will and determination are called for to rectify it.
The battle with the dragon, where creative vision collides with earthly reality – primitive power is now rebellion for change.
Sometimes one is forced into a new situation or it is challenged from an unexpected source. This irrational energy brings trouble on a concrete level and asks to use instincts and intuition to combat it.
The laws of the material world.
Compromises must be made while still retaining integrity of original vision.
This means strife and a challenge to express power through creative imagination and mindfulness to cause.
In other words, a totality of action, where the present moment is the most important moment of your life. Until the next one.
Overcoming. Getting over a weak opposition.
Breakdown of an equilibrium.
Focusing on the main objective. An initiative to make a winning move.
Violence, cruelty, fear of failure, deep apathy, resisting change.
Walking into a complex situation, losing one’s edge.
Compromises may have to be made before happiness is won.
Temporary misunderstandings could bring sorrow and conflict.
A struggle to achieve personal ambition. Discontent could arise from unrealistic expectations. Competition and possible deception from others.
The part of us which knows the secrets of the inner world, glimpses through dreams, fantasies and intuition. The full-bodied aspect of us that communes with the universe.
Wisdom combining intellect and intuition. Modesty. Secrets, something hidden, mystery. Getting a hint
of something which remains largely unknown.
Creative talents demand expression, or a spiritual person will influence and encourage the querent to use artistic or psychic abilities.
Self-motivation and self-discipline will bring rewards. Listen to your inner voice.
This is the flow, the unstuck note of the Universe, the spirit swan of the deep breath that connects through the intuition.
Let the universe guide you, and you will receive the greatest treasures of connecting with the higher self.
Platonic love, encounter of some kind with the hidden inner world, confusion.
You may have to set some kind of boundaries.
There is an imminent need to connect with your true self.
There is a lack of clarity to the bigger picture, you may have to wait on developments.Intuition at this stage will only bring limited results.
Still a very positive card, do connect with your own inner voice if you receive it.
The fires of imagination and possibility – the ladder of ambition and aspirations. And Dominion
Creative potential growth in an enterprise or sexual relationship. Meeting or get-together that may or may not lead to something more important.
Creative will in its most exalted form. The adventurer in us moves because we could have more than we have, or be more than we are. And out of restlessness and unformed power one idea leads to another and often the first one is not the final one. Out of the save cave towards the new aim using potentials which are our birthrights. Courage to take new ideas up in both hands to put faith in that invisible creative power which has generated the vision of the new path.
Dominion, dynamic, pioneer.
Crossroads. Several options or ways to choose from. Every course offers benefits.
A brief encounter with someone going his own way.
Blocking an opponent’s line of advance.
Help given for a new idea may bring success.
Tendency to exaggerate.
Diminished possibilities. Lack of a sense of belonging.
Imposed restraint must be endured with patience in order to succeed. Overemphasis on material security can prohibit risk and prevent attainment.
It may be harder to be a gracious receiver than a generous giver.
Progress can still be made on a solid base of research, learning, and consistent application.
Often called the wish card, this is a card of emotional fortune. Harmony of the senses and an ease of being, a purer state of inner peace.
With understanding and forgiveness there is an ecstatic moment of fulfilment, the power of unconditional love. Benediction.
A time of pleasure and satisfaction or the fulfilling of a cherished wish. Inner contentment.
Collectivity. A group or organization working harmoniously with everyone finding their proper emotional place. Accepting one’s role in a social environment.
Happiness, Spiritual energy that fuels a creative effort. Generosity, good health, and kindness abound.
There is a stability in constant change, and although this card as a sign lulls the senses, it does fully allow for its harmony to evolution.
Complacency, laziness. Over-possessive love.
A confusing social situation, difficulty in situating oneself within a complex environment.
Careful that others do not take advantage of your generous nature.
Avoid overindulgence in food or drink. Stress can be caused by attempting too much at once. Progress becomes easier as worries diminish.
Volunteered help or support from friends or kind souls towards an emotional problem.
To achieve success, follow your own innermost desires.
Self-satisfaction and general contentment but only after letting go of complex emotions.
A coat of quotes and passing poetry
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जैसी परे सो सिह रहे, किह रहीम यह देह।
धरती ही पर परत है, सीत घाम औ मेह।।
Like we experience, as we learn, says Rahim Das of this adage.As the Earth learns, from rain, hail, storm and shine. And still finds of it, its flourish amazed.And so thus us, let us turn a leaf out of true nature’s page. And with experience, learn anew."Rahim Das