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Stara Tarot Readings NYC Astoria - Card of the Day: Strength

Strength is often about endurance and while we often feel to push, a gentler approach with ourselves, others, and situations may be more effective.  No one wants to be dominated, and we should allow ourselves to be dominated either.  Find softer middle ground, remembering we are all in the same boat.

showing

strength

knowing you can endure

having a gallant spirit

feeling an unshakable resolve

taking heart despite setbacks

having stamina

being a rock

being

patient

dealing calmly with frustration

accepting others

taking time

maintaining composure

refusing to get angry

showing forbearance

being

compassionate

giving others lots of space

tolerating

understanding what others are feeling

accepting

forgiving imperfection

being kind

achieving

soft control

persuading

working with

guiding indirectly

being able to influence

tempering force with benevolence

demonstrating the strength of love

Life is relationships (whether you think you are having one or not!)  Since we are all, at every second in relation to something, i.e. objects, people, time, etc, tarot card readings are about our situation, and our experience and interaction with them.  Meaning is complex and never fixed, and there is no need to impose a time frame.

Here is a great article about the value of tarot reading.  Most often, clients gain a sense of clarity and self-affirmation.  We are most likely on the right road, sometimes just need a new or deep perspective on what’s what.  The tarot acts as framework to view existing situation, unravel themes, and give insight to where things may be heading.

Long ago, I heard that “magic was understanding and therefore the ability to manipulate reality, and that this really applies to everything.”  The Magician is about the value and effective utilization of knowledge as power, to make a difference, hopefully for higher purposes.  He has figured out the system and resources, materials and tools, whatever form they may be, maybe including yours, so beware too as Magician can also represent a tricky master manipulator.

Some keys to the significance of The Magician, from Learntarot.come

realizing your potential

making what's possible real

carrying out plans

producing magical results

using your talents

acting consciously

knowing what you are doing and why

acknowledging your motivations

understanding intentions, yours and others

examining the known situation

concentrating

having singleness of purpose

being totally committed

applying the force of your will

feeling centered

setting aside distractions

focusing on a goal

experiencing power

A first stage has been completed, one is ready to boldly move to next step, with the world in one’s hands.  Rest assured you are prepared, and your unique experience and vision will be valued.

From Learntarot.com

Key ideas of Two of Wands

having personal power

commanding attention and respect

directing those around you

holding the world in your hands

wielding influence

calling the shots

having authority

swaying others to your position

being able to achieve your goals

being bolddaring to do what you want

taking a risk

gambling events will go your way

confronting the situation head-on

taking the initiative

speaking your mind

facing fear directly

taking the bull by the horns

seizing the day

showing originality

doing what no one else has done

creating your own style

being a pioneer

taking a different approach

inventing something new

diverging from the crowd

I am a big fan of the Rider-Waite tarot, illustrated by Pamela Coleman-Smith under the direction of A.E. Waite (see below links for more details).  As I searched today for an alternate tarot deck image of The Empress, I found I could not accept that the elements I find important for the interpretation, import, and feeling of the card are generally missing in other representations.  For example, I have not spotted the 12 stars on her crown, representing her unwavering dominion over earthy time and seasons or the fecund pomegranates decorating her gown in any other deck.

Still, a reader’s relationship and understand tarot imagery is deeply personal, and I wholehearted believe there is a special deck, and even decks, for every reader, that communicates best. (Though I STILL think Rider-Waite is the best! :) )

Rider-Waite https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider-Waite_tarot_deck