Author: Stevi

Card of the Week: The Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune card from The Halloween Tarot.

This week’s card comes from The Halloween Tarot.  I drew The Wheel of Fortune.

This card depicts a man tied to a spinning wheel, knives have been thrown and have hit the wheel round his body. There is an elephant which seems to be controlling the wheel with it’s trunk, while a mouse is at the foot of the elephant appearing to be taunting it. A black cat is walking by looking at the scene while the moon is smiling down on them.

This card is a nod to the roulette wheel or wheel of chance, and indicates a possible turn of events or change in circumstances that possibly cannot be controlled or even predicted. You may be faced with new happenings or choices this week. It could seem like one person is controlling this change, but there may be other people or factors behind the scenes also affecting the situation.

If you find that you are asking yourself how or why something happened, realize that change is the only constant reality. How you react, learn, and adapt to the change is important.  Understand that life continues, the wheel turns.

Always hopeful, yet discontent
He knows changes aren’t permanent
But change is.

– From the song “Tom Sawyer” by Rush.

Card of the Week: Nine of Imps

Nine of Imps from The Halloween Tarot.

As we are approaching Halloween, I decided to pull out The Halloween Tarot to draw the card of the week.  The card I drew was Nine of Imps.

This card depicts an imp holding a jack-o-lantern Halloween treat bucket, a black cat is approaching him carefully. He is holding out his hand in the direction of the cat, as if warning him to stay back, or possibly reaching out to pet the cat. Behind them are eight imps holding wands of fire. Each imp has a different pose and facial expression, ranging from curious to happy to envious.

This week, you may decide to step out of line to take action. This non-conformity could prove liberating. Some may not like this, and say that you are not a team player, or that you will not succeed. Others may be inspired, root for you quietly, and curiously watch to see how things turn out for you.

You may have to forge this path alone, and there could be perceived threats along the way. Anything that is seen as a potential challenge should be approached carefully. It could be hurtful or helpful. You have your skills and knowledge to rely upon. Be strong and confident even though you may feel alone. Deep down you intuitively know this is the right path to take.

Card of the Week: Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups from the Morgan Greer Tarot.

Nine of Cups from the Morgan-Greer Tarot was the card drawn for the week.

This card depicts a man proudly standing with nine cups lined up on a table behind him. He is well dressed, likely successful and wealthy.  The Nine of Cups is associated with achievements, completion, and satisfaction.

This week, you may realize that you have attained the physical and emotional comfort that you have been seeking. Show it off, you have reason to. You may even want to celebrate. The man in the card has a red nose and cheeks, makes me wonder if he drank wine out of all those cups and is feeling giddy.

Be proud of what you have achieved, don’t be shy about it.