Today’s TarotCraft community card is the 9 of Swords. Typically this card refers to depression, anxiety, and having a troubled mind. Talking with a friend, a therapist or joining a group of likeminded souls will help you to begin to heal. You don’t have to be on your own with your pain any longer, and in fact to do so will be to your detriment.
Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the 9 of Swords has for you. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Image description: A figure wearing a white nightgown sits up in bed. Hiding their face in their hands, their body language suggests despair and sadness. 9 Swords hang on the wall behind them, displayed horizontally. The lower swords appear to pierce the crown, throat, and heart chakras. The squares of the bedspread show astrological symbols. GIFT The Gift of the 9 of Swords is found when you reach out to connect with and be supported by your chosen family and community, or a professional helper such as a therapist. Bringing your fears into the light of day will cause them to diminish. INVITATION The Invitation of the 9 of Swords is to find peace with the things you have had to let go, or have been forced to let go. Have compassion for your grief. Be gentle with yourself the way you would be with a child or friend who has experienced loss. CHALLENGE The Challenge of the 9 of Swords is to take steps to improve your mental health and wellbeing. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #NineOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft
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Today’s Community Tarot Card is the Ace of Swords. Take control of your (s)words – the ones you say to yourself and the ones you say to others. Your words and thoughts are one of the few things you truly control in life, so be aware of your (s)words today.
Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide which offering the Ace of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. About the image: The Ace of Swords Tarot card from the Universal Waite Tarot deck. Emerging from a cloud, a hand presents a naked, upraised sword. The hand is clenched around the hilt, the back towards the viewer. A golden crown dotted with red jewels surrounds the point of the sword, green branches dangle from it. The Branch on the right side has large green leaves, the other on the left has smaller green leaves and red berries. Yellow gusts of air hover above the hilt of the sword. Below the sword is a vista of barren mountains. The background of the card is the grey, overcast sky. GIFT You are offered the Gift of clear thinking and the ability to perceive the situation's source. You can rise above the details and see the bigger picture. INVITATION You are invited to use your intellect and logic to deal with the situation instead of your feelings. It's time to start developing a plan and strategy. CHALLENGE Being ruthlessly honest with yourself is the key to resolving the issue at hand. There is no room for self-indulgence, self-pity or excuses. You may be letting your heart rule your head, and that is the precisely wrong thing to do right now. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #AceOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today’s Community Tarot Card is the Page of Wands. Enthusiasm and optimism will bring success today, and hopefully, some good news! Read on to discover the Gift, Invitation and Challenge of the Page of Swords
About the image: In the midst of a desert, a child holds a tall, slender tree branch a little taller than themselves. They are in profile, looking at the Wand. They wear a white hat trimmed in front with a red feather, a short yellow tunic decorated with black salamanders, red tights, yellow boots, and a cape lined with red fabric. Their head is tilted gazing toward the sprouting top of the Wand. One foot is slightly forward, knee bent, about to take a step. In the distance are pyramids. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, an Invitation, and a Challenge. Before you read on, decide which one the Page of Wands has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Gift Embrace simplicity. take time out to just be in the moment, unconcerned about what has been or what comes next. Invitation Look at things with new eyes. Seek fresh perspectives and novel solutions. Keep it simple. Challenge You may be overthinking something and frittering away energy. It's time to re-group and refresh. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #PageOfWands #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today’s Community Tarot Card is the 7 of Swords. Deceit and theft are possible – something of value may be snatched away. Guard your heart, and your iPhone.
About the image: The 7 of Swords from the Universal Waite Tarot deck. On a stage is a figure sneaking away from the tents in the background. They wear a yellow tunic with an orange pattern over a white shirt, with blue leggings. Their red hat and black boots are both trimmed with black fur. In their arms, they hold five swords. Behind the stage and in front of the tents are two more swords with their points down, standing up. There are a group of figures and more tents in the distance. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the 7 of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Gift The Gift of this card is the liberty and relief found when you are willing to face the truth of the situation. Invitation You are invited to use your mind to bring clarity and logic to the situation. Being stuck in your feelings or how things “should” be won’t help resolve things. Challenge The Challenge of this card is to bring things out of the shadows. Nothing will be improved by hiding or avoiding the truth. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) Read more about the 7 of Swords here. #TarotCraft #SevenOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today's Community Tarot Card is the 5 of Swords. Like all of the 5's, this is a card of the Crossroads. You can keep going or choose a new direction. It's up to you. There is no fate or destiny at work here, just your own will in the situation. There is no coming back from this position. You have either alienated those you are in conflict with, or you are the one who has been cut off. Best to move on from this point and start afresh. Let it go. It's not worth the struggle, and the price paid will be very high if you persist. There is nothing to win and no ground to gain.
About the image: The 5 of Swords from the Universal Waite Tarot card. Three figures on a stage or raised platform; two figures have their backs to the viewer. One is in the distance, standing still with their head bowed. The other is in the middle distance and appear to be in motion, possibly looking at the distant figure. In the foreground is a figure with their body facing the front, but their face is turned to watch the retreating figures. They hold a sword in one hand, point facing down, two swords are in the other hand, points facing up, blades resting against their shoulder. Beyond the figures and the stage is the ocean with mountains showing across the water. The background of the card shows a very light blue sky with grey clouds across it. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the 5 of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Gift The Gift of this card is that the future is a clean sheet of paper and the past is a closed chapter. You can start again with no serious repercussions or lasting losses for walking away. Invitation The Invitation of this card is to cut your losses and head in a new direction. Challenge The Challenge of this card can be neatly summed up as "Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?" (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #FiveOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Read more about the 5 of Swords here. Today’s Community Tarot Card is the 6 of Swords. Start making plans to move on from things that can't be resolved. Not everything can be fixed, and closure isn't always possible. Give yourself a hug and turn towards a fresh start.
About the image: Three people are in a small boat. A dark-haired figure dressed in a brown tunic and blue shirt, green leggings and red boots stands and rows with a pole. Sitting in front is a child and a figure covered in a robe and hood. All the figures have their backs to the viewer. Six swords are upright in the front of the boat, points down. In the distance across the water are islands with trees. The sky is grey and overcast, the water light grey-blue. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the 6 of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Gift The Gift of the 6 of Swords is found when you take a metaphorical or literal journey searching for calmer waters and peace of mind. Invitation There is an abundance of help and resources available to you if you choose to seek help. Challenge The Challenge of the 6 of Swords is discerning the right time to move on, and what to leave behind when you do. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #SixOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today’s TarotCraft Community Tarot Card is the 4 of Swords. We are encouraged to engage with the gentle energy of stillness, rest and meditation. It’s time to take a break from our busy lives and engage in some wholesome self-care and spiritual renewal. For those in the midst of a difficult time, take an opportunity to step aside and breathe for a while. If you are feeling stale, stuck or sad, this is the time to plan some relaxation and a change of scenery. Otherwise, this might be a call to explore various forms of meditation, or to deepen your existing practice.
About the image: The 4 of Swords from the Universal Waite Tarot deck. A statue of a Knight at rest is shown in this card. The figure lies on top of their tomb, head resting on a pillow and hands in the prayer position at chest height. Three swords hang on the wall above the Knight with their points facing down. Shown on a white background, this is possibly a painting of three swords rather than actual swords. The fourth is placed along the length of the tomb beneath the Knight. Next to the three swords is part of a stained-glass window that shows a standing figure holding their hand out to someone kneeling before them, similar to the Hierophant and the 6 of Pentacles. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know what Gift, Invitation or Challenge the 4 of Swords has for you. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. GIFT The Gift of the 4 of Swords is to allow your mind to rest in stillness and meditation. You don’t need anything outside of yourself. Just close your eyes and take a break. INVITATION The Invitation of the 4 of Swords is to find a quiet inner place from which clarity can arise. CHALLENGE The Challenge of the 4 of Swords is to persevere with the discipline of a meditative practice. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #FourOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today’s Community Tarot Card is The King of Swords. Success will come today from working with those whose strengths and areas of expertise are different to yours. Keep your mind focused on what you want to achieve today.
About the image: The King of Swords from the Rider-Waite deck. This King sits on a tall, white throne decorated with butterflies, the symbol of the psyche. There are clouds on a blue-gray sky behind the throne. The King wears a blue and orange robe covered with a purple cape. They wear a gold crown and a red head cover. They hold an upraised sword in their right hand. The throne appears to be on the top of a mountain and there are tall trees and a distant lake in the background. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide which one the King of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. Gift When this King appears they bring the Gift of discernment and justice. Be sure that your side of the street is clean and that you keep your promises. Invitation The King of Swords Invites you to create plans and strategies towards the concrete achievement of your goals and visions. Challenge The Challenge offered by the King of Swords is to raise your standards and embrace truth and transparency. It might be easier and more comfortable to let others believe things that aren’t true, or to engage in deliberate deception, but you need to do the right thing, not the easy thing. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #KingOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft When this card appears, it’s pointing to pain, illness, devastation and mental anguish. This card is really telling you to go no further. Don’t pass Go. Don’t collect $200.
Fortunately, each Tarot card, no matter how harsh, offers us a Gift, an Invitation, and a Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the 10 of Swords has for you today. GIFT The Gift of the 10 of Swords is the chance to walk away and start over with a clean slate. INVITATION The Invitation of the 10 of Swords is to clean up your inner and outer life. Perhaps you’ve been indulging in harmful temptations or spending energy on things that aren’t for your higher good. CHALLENGE The Challenge of the 10 of Swords is to struggle through a dark night of the soul. Reach out to others for support and encouragement. Don’t go it alone. Let people love you and care for you. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) About the image: The 10 of Swords from Le Tarot du Chat. A grey cat on a terracotta tile roof stands on their hind legs and juggles 10 swords in their front paws. #TarotCraft #TenOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft Today’s Community Tarot Card is the Ace of Swords. Take control of your (s)words – the ones you say to yourself and the ones you say to others. Your words and thoughts are one of the few things you truly control in life, so be aware of your (s)words today.
About the image: The Ace of Swords from the Tarot of the Little Prince. A fox standing on green grass rests their face against the hilt of an unsheathed sword. The sword points up warts, it’s jewelled pommel resting on the ground. A golden crown dotted with red jewels encircles it’s point. Each Tarot card offers us a Gift, Invitation, and Challenge. Before you read on, decide if you want to know which one the Ace of Swords has for you today. Please let us know in the comments what your choice was and how the answer applies to you. GIFT You are offered the Gift of clear thinking and the ability to perceive the situation's source. You can rise above the details and see the bigger picture. INVITATION You are invited to use your intellect and logic to deal with the situation instead of your feelings. It's time to start developing a plan and strategy. CHALLENGE Being ruthlessly honest with yourself is the key to resolving the issue at hand. There is no room for self-indulgence, self-pity or excuses. You may be letting your heart rule your head, and that is the precisely wrong thing to do right now. (Hint: the Gift is the grace that is already given us to overcome the Challenge, so if you chose the Challenge, also see the Gift.) #TarotCraft #AceOfSwords #DailyTarotReading #AllisonJeanTarotCraft |
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