Post by caridwen on Jan 10, 2016 17:11:34 GMT
I'm coming to the end of my internship and don't know which direction to take. I'm beginning to panic so am throwing down some cards using RWS.
Where am I currently?
Am I on the right path?
What am I doing right?
What am I doing wrong?
How can I improve my career chances?
Guidance
Base card is the High Priestess
Reading left to right:
6 of Cups/10 Cups/Judgement/6 Swords/8 Swords/Queen of Pentacles
No Wands. The only major is Judgement which reduces to 2 or High Priestess. High Priestess is the base card. Gestation perhaps, things developing that I dont' know about.
The Six reminds me of a power imbalance that we see in the 6 Pentacles because there is a much larger child giving away the flower. I'm wondering if this refers to working for free which I'm currently doing. That would be the six of Pentacles though. I'm a little confused. Giving/receiving. I've never noticed that not only do the four cups at the front present a boundary to the scene but all the cups form a triangle. Not sure how this is relevant. As a runester I always see Gebo in this card. X Gebo is contracts, relationships, sealed with a kiss. It also means harmony (Tipareth). I'm wondering if it means that where I am at the moment is good for me emotionally. It probably is as I'm quite peaceful right now.
The Ten is a family standing on a path looking at all they have and joyusly opening their arms. As a runester (not that I advocate mixing runes and tarot as I don't) this reminds me of Algiz. The rune of protection. These two are protecting each other. The rainbow protects the house, the house protects them, they protect the children and they protect each other. The two children dancing form a lemniscate as though this scenario can go on forever. However we know this can't go on forever as rainbows eventually fade.I' seeing triangles again not only in the couple's arms but in the hill with the three trees to their left. I'm currently on the right path. Whether I will remain on the right path is to be seen and we know that tens are an ending.
Judgement. Again the three people in the coffin. For some reason the mountains in the background are reminding me of teeth aka the Fool. The 6 of Cups and Judgement make me think of leaving the past behind. Being at a point where my judgement at this time will mean a new beginning. Something that utilizes my past, as the corpses rise from the ground, something from the past coming back or perhaps being needed. My initial impression was waking up to the fact that I need to act or perhaps, shouting out my skills to others; blowing my own trumpet.
6 of Swords. I'm carrying my baggage with me instead of letting it go as I start a new life. This is because of the six of cups (the past) and because the six of swords is moving towards the 8 of Swords; mental entrapment. Again the three figures! The six swords form a triangle. The three figures form a triangle as does the man and oar. I seem to be moving on perhaps in my mind when I should be looking around me and making decisions.
8 of Swords. Misses out the seven so I think the bridge here is strategic thinking. The 8 of Swords is blind and this card has been haunting me now for ages. The 8 of Swords is isolated. The house perhaps with help is far away, up a mountain where no one can hear her shout. She needs to sense her way out and should she start to move forward there is an opening. She is facing away from the beach though and the beach normally is a boundary between the conscious and unconscious. With the beach seeming to surround her it's as though she's on an island. I'm wondering if she wanders free will she move in the right direction? This is how I'm feeling right now. I feel as though I've done all I can. I've networked, contacted people, shown people my CV, been applying for jobs. I've volunteered, gone back to university, done an internship. I've taken several training courses, built up my CV, my work experience etc etc I'm not sure what else I can do. Perhaps my fear of wandering off into the ocean rather than back to the beach, is holding me back. She seems calm though, she's not screaming or struggling. I'm seeing the three of swords as pain and the five as defeat. Negative thinking.
Queen of Pentacles. I can't help noticing the gowns of the woman in the 8 of Swords and the Queen of Pentacles. They are exactly the same as are their shoes. The rabbit suggests Spring. The large Pentacle suggests abundance. The roses suggest everything coming up rosey. They also relate to the Magician who has everything at his fingertips. Somehow the figure in the 8 of Swords has reached the place of stability of the Queen. The somewhat threadbare eight who only has her shoes and gown now has a thick cloak, undergarments,a crown an throne. Perhaps a middle management position? The Queen is saying trust what you have to get you where you want. The carved fruit suggests fake it till you make it. The Pentacle shows you have all you need in order to get where you want. The cloak which has always reminded me of scales in design shows a chameleon nature or an ability to shed your skin. A new beginning, fitting or blending in. The red feathers resemble a victory wreath or cock spurs for confidence and ability to succeed. The red suggests inspiration and passion.
Where am I currently?
Am I on the right path?
What am I doing right?
What am I doing wrong?
How can I improve my career chances?
Guidance
Base card is the High Priestess
Reading left to right:
6 of Cups/10 Cups/Judgement/6 Swords/8 Swords/Queen of Pentacles
No Wands. The only major is Judgement which reduces to 2 or High Priestess. High Priestess is the base card. Gestation perhaps, things developing that I dont' know about.
The Six reminds me of a power imbalance that we see in the 6 Pentacles because there is a much larger child giving away the flower. I'm wondering if this refers to working for free which I'm currently doing. That would be the six of Pentacles though. I'm a little confused. Giving/receiving. I've never noticed that not only do the four cups at the front present a boundary to the scene but all the cups form a triangle. Not sure how this is relevant. As a runester I always see Gebo in this card. X Gebo is contracts, relationships, sealed with a kiss. It also means harmony (Tipareth). I'm wondering if it means that where I am at the moment is good for me emotionally. It probably is as I'm quite peaceful right now.
The Ten is a family standing on a path looking at all they have and joyusly opening their arms. As a runester (not that I advocate mixing runes and tarot as I don't) this reminds me of Algiz. The rune of protection. These two are protecting each other. The rainbow protects the house, the house protects them, they protect the children and they protect each other. The two children dancing form a lemniscate as though this scenario can go on forever. However we know this can't go on forever as rainbows eventually fade.I' seeing triangles again not only in the couple's arms but in the hill with the three trees to their left. I'm currently on the right path. Whether I will remain on the right path is to be seen and we know that tens are an ending.
Judgement. Again the three people in the coffin. For some reason the mountains in the background are reminding me of teeth aka the Fool. The 6 of Cups and Judgement make me think of leaving the past behind. Being at a point where my judgement at this time will mean a new beginning. Something that utilizes my past, as the corpses rise from the ground, something from the past coming back or perhaps being needed. My initial impression was waking up to the fact that I need to act or perhaps, shouting out my skills to others; blowing my own trumpet.
6 of Swords. I'm carrying my baggage with me instead of letting it go as I start a new life. This is because of the six of cups (the past) and because the six of swords is moving towards the 8 of Swords; mental entrapment. Again the three figures! The six swords form a triangle. The three figures form a triangle as does the man and oar. I seem to be moving on perhaps in my mind when I should be looking around me and making decisions.
8 of Swords. Misses out the seven so I think the bridge here is strategic thinking. The 8 of Swords is blind and this card has been haunting me now for ages. The 8 of Swords is isolated. The house perhaps with help is far away, up a mountain where no one can hear her shout. She needs to sense her way out and should she start to move forward there is an opening. She is facing away from the beach though and the beach normally is a boundary between the conscious and unconscious. With the beach seeming to surround her it's as though she's on an island. I'm wondering if she wanders free will she move in the right direction? This is how I'm feeling right now. I feel as though I've done all I can. I've networked, contacted people, shown people my CV, been applying for jobs. I've volunteered, gone back to university, done an internship. I've taken several training courses, built up my CV, my work experience etc etc I'm not sure what else I can do. Perhaps my fear of wandering off into the ocean rather than back to the beach, is holding me back. She seems calm though, she's not screaming or struggling. I'm seeing the three of swords as pain and the five as defeat. Negative thinking.
Queen of Pentacles. I can't help noticing the gowns of the woman in the 8 of Swords and the Queen of Pentacles. They are exactly the same as are their shoes. The rabbit suggests Spring. The large Pentacle suggests abundance. The roses suggest everything coming up rosey. They also relate to the Magician who has everything at his fingertips. Somehow the figure in the 8 of Swords has reached the place of stability of the Queen. The somewhat threadbare eight who only has her shoes and gown now has a thick cloak, undergarments,a crown an throne. Perhaps a middle management position? The Queen is saying trust what you have to get you where you want. The carved fruit suggests fake it till you make it. The Pentacle shows you have all you need in order to get where you want. The cloak which has always reminded me of scales in design shows a chameleon nature or an ability to shed your skin. A new beginning, fitting or blending in. The red feathers resemble a victory wreath or cock spurs for confidence and ability to succeed. The red suggests inspiration and passion.