Daily Oraculum

These posts will simply describe theoretical readings that are used to explore levels of meaning in Tarot and Lenormand card-combinations as well as to illustrate how useful these two mediums are in giving guidance.

For this reading I used the Tarot of the Magical Forest and the Mystical Lenormand. The following cards were drawn:

1. Present Situation (cards in the middle)-Seven of Pentacles+Scythe

2. Challenges/Problems (cards to the left)-Two of Swords+Child

3. Outcome/Advice (cards to the right)-Knight of Cups (Rx)+Path

Tarot of the Magical Forest by Lo Scarabeo (2008) and Mystical Lenormand by AGM Muller (2006)

Seven of Pentacles+Scythe

At present the person is taking stock of what they have achieved so far and assessing what needs to be abandoned or let go of and what needs to be continued with. This is an interesting combination since we have the scene of a fox resting and evaluating the fruits of his labour (the seven pentacles) and on the bottom card we have what could have been his instrument (the scythe) he used to cultivate his crops so in this case the Scythe almost becomes a symbol for the means (what we use) to achieve our goals. However, the traditional meanings of the Scythe relate to something more dramatic, in particular to sudden unexpected events that can literally cut us off from our current situation. So the way I initially saw these two cards are in terms of assessment about current endeavours, however one can also say that something unexpected or dramatic in the person's life has caused them to pause and review their future plans.

Two of Swords+Child

Since an assessment has just been taking place about what needs to end or cut out from one's life, another decision will have to be made about what needs to begin. However, since this position relates to obstacles it should be interpreted in light of how these two cards can present a challenge in one's life. The Two of Sword is about indecision or a mental (or emotional) blockage (or barrier) that one has built around them in order to (perhaps) prevent them from anxiety or stress (or just from having to deal with a situation in general). The two cards together could simply be interpreted as fear of or indecision (Two of Swords) about a new start (Child); however if we want to go deeper into this combination we could say that the situation is not mature enough or ready to be handled responsibly (or the person just simply does not feel ready to tackle her problems head on). At the same time the person might be too naive (Child) and can not perceive the situation as it truly is (it may be worse than it looks or they may be hidden factors involved).

Knight of Cups (Rx)+Path

This reversed knight can bring confusion and a sense of falsity into this reading and this can result in actions that are not very well thought-out. This together with the Path can simply mean that the individual is walking down the wrong path or may have been led astray ergo he or she will make the wrong decision. Another meaning for this combination could be about delusions; that is the person is unable to focus and direct their energy towards one specific goal because they are out of touch with what is really happening around them. They may also be overly optimistic or too emotional in any matters to handle them responsibly. At the same time there may be too many options available to choose from and the person may be unable to decide which one to go for.

Summary

Key combinations: 

1. Present Situation: Seven of Pentacles+Scythe= Assessment about endings (of current endeavours). 

2. Challenges/Problems: Two of Swords+Child= Inability to begin or start anew (possibly due to anxiety or fear that is usually irrational).

3. Outcome/Advice: Knight of Cups (Rx)+Path= Walking down the wrong path, Being confused about which way to go, Being too optimistic about the outcome of your situation.