08/08/2026
Today's 3 card Tarot Reading...
== #1 Situation As It Is==
-- Ten of Wands --
The ten of wands feels a little anticlimactic after journeying through often heroic footsteps in the suit of wands.
I sometimes get the feeling of a little school kid getting cranky over a game of street ball. The one who threatens to go home with the bat if the other kids don't play nice (which is a big deal, because that's the only baseball bat in the entire neighborhood).
And that's unfortunate because we've learned so much as in the journeyed through the rods. But the tell-tale signs of dejection linger in the body language found in the ten of wands card.
Note the down-cast eyes of our figurehead. He can't even see the horizon of his dreams. Indeed, the wands are blocking his vision; symbolic of allowing the throes of his passion to completely blind him from his path.
His back is turned, which suggests reflecting on past actions, or even a movement of retreat. However, he moves to the homestead. We could intuit this for ourselves to mean a time to regroup or collect ourselves and find our center within the whirlwind.
On the subject of collecting ourselves, the body language seen holding all the wands together is symbolic of harvest and/or girding the loins as we continue on our path. When those ten wands waggle before our sight in a reading, it may indicate a time to gather up our lessons and recollect ourselves for the next phase life offers us.
I've had this card indicate overextension in a querent too. This card hints we might be unwilling to give up our burdens and that unwillingness is causing us to hunch over, essentially crippling our ability to grow. This card may be a sign it might be time to hand over some aspects of our activities to the professionals so we can focus on our own areas of expertise.
The ten of wands is one of those cards having a chameleon quality. It's mood changes with its surrounding players. Granted, all cards will change in meaning depending on the surrounding cards, but this one is especially transient. For example, I've recently had this card reveal a clients' struggle in the US mortgage crisis. Although this card really has little to do with finances, the surrounding cards helped us get to the heart of the matter in her reading.
Some symbolic meaning gathered up in the ten of wands Tarot card:
House: In houses we live, die, play, cry, grow, hide, dream, the list goes on. As such, they are symbols of our deepest secrets and the tenderest parts of our hearts. House symbol meanings also deal with protection and the value that we feel we must guard against theft. When houses jump up to our vision in a reading it may be a sign that our security is threatened, or it may convey the opposite, and we should not be concerned with safety and we are already protected. In the ten of wands Tarot card meaning, the house may signify a time of retreat, isolation and regrouping. Walk through other homes in the Tarot.
Plowed Fields: "As we sew, so shall we reap." This is the prime symbol meaning behind the plowed fields we see in the cards. When these fields come in contact with our intuition in a reading, we should be mindful that what we do and how we do it is pivotal to our harvest. If we're lazy and sloppy (rushing through as the Knight of Pentacles is want to do) with planting our seeds we will be disappointed with the results. However, if we invest the time to plant, nurture, and grow our rows, we will be rewarded with abundance. Plowed fields are also a symbol of time - it takes time to reap our rewards, we must allow for germination, and patience is required as we wait it out for the results we are expecting from our labors. You can just barely see the plowed fields in the ten of wands, click on the picture so you can see it up close, and pointed out. Some questions to help us discern more about the ten of wands Tarot card meaning: Am I overextending? Is it time to regroup? Do I need to prepare for a harvest? What is blocking my vision? How do I feel about retreat?
== #2 Course of Action to be Taken ==
-- Eight of Cups --
Some Keywords for the Eight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning: * Phases * Growth * Maturity * Progress * Evolution * Surrender * Pilgrimage * Completion The ruling element of water no longer flows, and this is noteworthy in a symbolic sense. Indeed, we look into the card and see the water is becoming increasingly shallow, even drying up when meeting the goblets in the forefront of the scene. Our figurehead recognizes the lessening of emotional flow, and begins to move away from what appears to be scarcity. The figure is a pilgrim, seeking new heights of spiritual/emotional greatness. His cup once overflowed with understanding, but now it is time to evolve and progress further on his pilgrimage. The phases of the moon in the eight of cups give a confirmation of the progress we make in phases of our lives. As we satisfy areas of our lives with timeless understandings required to be at peace - it's time to move on to the next chapter, and fulfill our destiny to move onward in a natural evolution. When we pull this card in a reading it is important to focus on the accomplishments we have made. This card indicates we've reached an achievement of sorts (symbolic of all eight cups proudly erect in their fullness) - it's simply time to embark on another journey into fulfillment. Furthermore, as we move into new adventures, we turn our psychic focus on the elegance of each step we take into ever higher atmospheres of awareness. When we take our spiritual eyes off the path (focusing on the future, or overly goal-oriented) we inevitably waiver. This concept is emphasized by the rocks and mountains we see in the card. Challenges are certainly a potential in our pilgrimage, but with properly aligned focus, our path can be a fluid, organic pleasure. Lastly, the concept of surrender is relevant in the eight of cups Tarot card meaning. Chances are if you are a Tarot practitioner, you're usually evolving in your progress. However, the lure of comfortable places can be enticing. This card reminds us to always be aware of our inner and outer landscapes - to not be too comfortable with our lot - when the signs come - accept the challenge to progress. As Einstein says: "Nothing happens until something moves." That would be us moving up the rungs of enlightenment. Some Symbol Meanings in the Eight of Cups: Moon: The moon symbol meanings deal with cycles, time, psychic power, reflection, and emerging from one phase into another. Consider the power of the moon - able to influence oceans, and affect the realm of nature in strong subtle ways. Also a symbol of feminity, the moon is a sign of the softer, intuitive side of all of us. When the moon lights up on our readings, it is a prompting to consider our level of awareness. The moon asks us if we listening to our intuition and what are we allowing to influence our direction in life. Mountains: Seen on many of the cards, mountain symbol meanings deal with triumph, challenge, attainment, and realization. Mountains also represent timelessness and an endurance that is infinite. When those mountains peak out of the cards into our attention, we may consider the vastness of our universe, and contemplate our place within it. We may also want to consider the heights to which we are climbing, and what the realization of our goals may mean for us and those around us. Some Questions the Eight of Cups Asks Us: Has my emotional well run dry? If so, what can I do about it? Rather than focus on the pain of surrendering, what would happen if I focus on the pleasure of moving to a new (higher) direction? Do I have the faith, focus and patience to gently allow my path to unfold before me? Is this the right time to make a transition? Am I properly geared for the journey? Can I move out of a desolation while I'm still clinging to the pain of the past? Better yet, how can release the past to facilitate my growth?
== #3 New Situation that Will Evolve ==
-- Judgement --
For many, the word "judgment" evokes some very unsavory thoughts and images. It's no wonder the term makes some people cringe. For eons this term has been associated with religious misunderstanding and intolerance. Wars are waged in the name of religion, and Judgement is the battlefield. Ironically, the reason for a religious war can be skinned down to one man's judgment against another man's religion. Further pared, it could be said that one man has judged that the other man should have his religion, not another. In the Christian faith, Judgment is associated with the "Judgment day." That day, according to Biblical text, in which all souls will be called and each soul is measured and marked according to virtue and obedience to God. Religion aside, Judgment plays a part in every life in every day. We make judgment calls about how to raise our children. We use good judgment about how we manage our finances. We need judgment to determine what career we want to have. Now that we've covered the various types of Judgment, let's take a hard look at the card. There is no evidence of fear in the card, and no conveyance of scolding or negativity. This is because the Judgment Tarot card meanings are not about judging against others. It has nothing to do with negative judgments made against our actions or against other people. This card deals with honesty. Nancy Lopez, one of the most accomplished women of the professional golf scene, made a fine point when she said: "Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever." This is the prime message of the Judgment card. When we put a negative spin on this card, it becomes confusing, confounding and seemingly irrelevant to a reading. However, when we understand that judgment is a natural, God-given gift that we can use in order answer our highest calling - it takes on an entirely new meaning. The Judgment card comes up in a reading when it is time to heed our highest calling. When we are at a crossroads, and it is time to lift ourselves us and transform our lives. It comes at a pivotal time when we must be honest with ourselves, judge what best action should be taken and rise up to the challenges to embrace our best life. This is an inspiring card. It indicates that higher energies are in motion to assist us in living a new, fresh, wonderful life. Just as the Christ was resurrected to a new phase of life, so too can we transform ourselves and move into a new way of living. Other deck renditions show the angel Gabriel blowing his horn to call up the souls to their higher understanding. This is precisely the message this card bears. It is time to heed the call of resurrection. Now is the time to make a positive difference in our lives and in the lives of others. Key Symbols Relative to Judgment Tarot Card Meanings: This section focuses in on a few select symbols that can help us further define the Judgment Tarot card meanings. Arms: The figures in this card are accepting higher knowledge with open arms. When we observe our lives with love and honesty, we are fully prepared to except a final judgment. We are willing to take this declaration and move to a higher level. By openly embracing the new-found knowledge of our life direction we are able to more effectively move into a new direction. Knowledge is power when we take it in with open arms, we become powerful ourselves. Cross: The ancient Greeks created this symbol with all legs of equal length and size. One of the simplest symbols, and used since ancient times, it represents several things to different cultures. In ancient Greece it is an emblem of the four elements. In the ancient Middle East, the symbol represents the four directions (north, south, east, west) and the four winds. Even the ancient Aztecs used this symbol to represent the meeting place of god (at the cross-section). The cross in this card indicates that an even-mind (sound judgment) is of foremost importance in our personal development. Horn: The horn is the symbol of the angel Gabriel. It is an audible calling to us to rise out of our complacency and heed the call to live profound, invigorating lives. The horn is also a symbol of clarity and divine intervention. The horn sounds from God and our own higher selves. When we hear the horn blow it is time to make a better change in our lives. The horn is also a symbol of our inner calling. When we've been stuck in a situation that does not serve us we hear the horn of our inner voice urging us to move in a direction more fulfilling to our soul purpose. Key Questions Relative to the Judgment Tarot Card Meanings: When contemplating the Judgment Tarot card meanings, ask yourself the following questions: What is my highest calling? Is it time for a transformation in my life. Am I judging others or myself too harshly? How can I raise myself out of a gloomy situation? Am I being honest about the way I'm living my life? Am I listening to to my higher self and my higher power? Am I making sound judgment in this a situation that's been on my mind lately?
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🌞 And Blessed-Be 🌝
