When two cards from a recent reading appear again, and in the same order, then something that was apparent back then (August 30) is evolving here, now. And that ‘something’ is significant: two major arcana archetypes and a fiery Ace describe the resurgence of a force or ability — one that you’re now ready to harness.
The Princess of Swords is asking for your attention. Here last week, and again present this week, her wielding of the sword of truth is a (peaceful) battle-cry that gives you more options than you might imagine. Compassion is a step away — a simple choice you can make. Sarah Taylor discusses this idea of choice and how it has the potential to change the direction of your life.
You’ve laid the groundwork; you’ve done the planning. Now, what’s left may be the trickiest, tricksiest thing you’ve had to do yet: to get out of your own way. Sarah Taylor explores the three cards in this week’s reading and introduces the notion of ‘hands-off’ magic. Can you cede control to a part of you that knows what it’s doing but may not feel the need to include you fully in its plans, if at all?
Like last week, this week’s three cards feature two major arcana cards enclosing a minor arcana at centre. Unlike last week, the quality of this reading is transpersonal in nature: less about who you are as an individual and more about what you are here to do — or here to be. Something old; something new; you’re about to break through.
This week sees the third week with a member of the Sword court — this time, the Prince (the Knight in the Rider-Waite Smith deck). In a time that is about breaking out of old beliefs and patterns and setting new ones in the process, the Prince’s presence marks a choice point: do what you have always done, or do something different — namely, nothing.
Sarah Taylor explores the relationship between the Prince of Swords in last week’s reading, and the Knight of Swords in this one, and the appearance of not one, but three, court cards. Who you believed you were, and how you are beginning to experience yourself now, may offer a contrast. Let the light of your own awareness and discernment guide you towards parts of yourself that have been waiting patiently to make themselves known.
