Moving Through The Path of the Tunnel

 She walks slowly, attentively through the door. She looks side to side as she glances around the room. This woman appears to be in her mid to late twenties, wearing a dark, long sleeved top with  black loose fitting jeans, Her feet covered by her black boots, Her earrings dangling from her ears, uncovered by her short, blonde hair..  She asks me wearily, " Can I get a Tarot reading? " 

" Yes" I reply,  " How much do you want to spend?" as I gesture for her to sit opposite me at the table. She pulls out the chair and sits down and tells me, " I would like a 30 minute reading, I am looking for details that allow me to move ahead on my journey"  

"A Thirty Minute reading will be Fifty-five dollars. Do you have a particular question or something you  want to know about? " 

Trudy  opens her purse and removes some money and hands me  Sixty dollars, as I go to give her five dollars back she waves it away and tells me to keep it.. In my mind  I tell myself to give her an extra couple of cards that may be helpful for her journey. 

" I want to know about many areas of my life, especially my concerns about work , finances and  my current relationship with  my family and my partner."  

"What is your name?  Before I begin."

"Trudy"

"Ok, Trudy, My name is Esmeralda.  Let me grab several decks and let's focus on what is of value to you right now " I reply.

I grabbed my Rider Tarot Deck  and shuffled the deck focusing on  Trudy, her question regarding the topics.  I turned over a card from the deck, the first card in the centre of the table is the ten of Cups,  the card that crosses it the six of cups, below  4 of pentacles, above the Ace of Swords, to the left 4 of swords,  To the right The Star, Continuing on the right moving from the bottom to the top The Hermit, 6 of Swords, Temperance, 5 of cups.  



I begin by explaining the cards and their meanings, bringing the cards together for Trudy. 

" The Ten Of  cups speak of your dreams, goals, are emotionally based as they come together with family in a sense of unity, wholeness.  This is the heart of what you desire, a sense of family unity  and am influenced by past memories.  6 of Cups reminds us that we are connected to the past, we can find ourselves being nostalgia.  The Foundation of your path,  asks what are you holding on to?  It appears that  you may find yourself holding onto something that does not serve you well. Above - You may find yourself  trying to find clarity, removing the confusion, a sense of fogginess, bringing new beginnings to your ideas, your plans.. In the past  you are reminded to  take time out,  to rest and review what you want in your lilfe...  In the immediate future there is a sense of wishes coming into fruition, wish fulfilled.  A light shining within you, radiating from you.   You may find yourself in isolation,  meditating what is where you want to be, Do you find yourself reflecting on what was? Contemplating what could be?  You may be influenced by the shifting thoughts of others , be aware of how you react as others change their minds about situations..   You may need to make sure you are not  excessive in your emotions , you bring your actions inwards.  for reflection.  A need to bring transformation into your life through moderation in all areas of your life.. 

The results come from deciding on what you are focusing ?  There are some things in life you can not control , while some things are frustrating there are something you can change in your life..   While we look at the cards  as a whole we find this situation being emotional , there is a need for careful thinking and analyzing your life on a whole.  There does appear to be a lack of creativity, a lack of passion, no energy  to your life. Your career, your work is an emotional subject for you,   But it feels as though you are holding tight onto something that you may need to find a way to release, let go .  

Are there any questions you want to ask?  "

Trudy tells me, " Yes , I find myself unbalanced with work and  play,  even though I love my job I find my hours can get long if I don't eat or take a break.    I am holding on to the need to work  the hours to earn.   The  past memories of family gives me the desire to have a family reunion.. I want to have my wishes, dreams coming into fruition.  I know I need to do lots of reflection and contemplation with things currently with my partner, there are some things I really need to look at seriously.  I find this reading helpful and insightful at this time.  How can I continue moving ahead in different areas of my life?" 

I pick up the Enchanted Map Oracle, shuffling the cards thinking about  What does Trudy need to know about Work/ Career?  I turn over Movement and Mountain. 

" In relation to work there may be some challenges, some blocks to moving ahead within the work area of your life, there may be a need to overcome these challenges , to move through these with confidence."

Next I turn over Metamorphosis and Deep freeze after focusing on Trudy's finances,  choosing the cards from within the deck.  I speak of transformations being frozen, stuck. being unable to grow financially at this time .. There is a need to find a way  to put a little aside when   Trudy can.  remind her that she is able to make the changes she needs to with a little help from another , who she can trust.  

Next I focus on Family, I reshuffle the cards, two cards stand out of the deck, I turn over Dragon's Lair and Magical Shapeshifter, " know your family is protected from outside influences and move in the direction you all wish for, there is a a sense of being pushed into the right direction if only you all listen, be on the same page."  

Trudy tells me  that " Yes, I want all of us to be on the same page, and hope for us to come together , to forgive and be able to  move forward. " 

Next I continue to Shuffle as I focus on Trudy and her partner a card jumps high out of the deck , falling on the ground. I pick it up  and turn the card over, Gentle Gardener.  

"Your partner is gentle, kind Soul..   they are caring and thinking of you often. " I next flick  Encouragement onto the table.  " They are encouraging to you, wanting you to succeed in your life." 

" Yes , my partner is loving and gentle,  I do love them very much and want to move forward, What do I need to do to keep this relationship moving forward? " 



I pick up the Romantic Tarot and shuffle it focusing on the question relating to What Trudy can do keep the relationship moving forward?  In the middle of the deck I pull a card Knave of Swords.

"This reminds us to communicate clearly, seek the truth, find a way to see the truth of the relationship."

Next card I look at is the King of Cups -" This shows a guy who is kind, caring but may not show all of his emotions.  It also reminds you to be practical in the emotional issues.  To dream big within the relationship. "

One more card to flip over and lay down. Queen of Coins , "This card can remind us to be practical as you nurture health of the relationship, stay grounded to clear the mind. Be organized to declutter all aspects of your life." 


Let's see what Crystal, affirmation and chakra that will help you move ahead of your journey. 
Crystal Ally Cards 
Shuffling the cards .. I fan the cards on the table and ask Trudy to choose one card . 
Trudy reaches towards the fanned cards and turns over ...


Charoite, Path of Service, 

" This card is from the Wind Element, let me grab the book so we can get more information in regards to The Path of Service and what it means for you at this time ... 
Let's see,  we see this is the third eye and Crown Chakra..  this speaks of the truth, divine awareness and the messages you may receive from Divine Deity. 
Affirmation." I am in service to the light" 

I continue reading from the book sharing guidance that feels right for the Querent. 
Trudy looks at the card, I give it to her to hold .. Trudy tells me  how she feels and then says, "This reading  gives me understanding to many aspects of my life, It really helps me . This crystal card resonates fully with me right now.. I know what I must  do , now it is important for me to take action."

I pack the cards from table back into their piles . Clearing space ... c

I grab an animal deck , The Spirit Animal Deck, I shuffle and fan the cards and ask Trudy to choose a card. Trudy flips over  Porcupine Spirit , Time for beginner mind.. 
" Connecting with Spirit  of  Porcupine this reminds us to look at things from a different perspective , to look at things from a different angle, to look at al of your options, to see things childlike in front of you." 

" And the Angel Readings cards "
As I shuffle  Angel of Harmony flips over in the deck..
"Angel of Harmony tells us we can find harmony within  by surrendering to the Angels, to their guidance and love..  By making sure we allow ourselves to be in tune within ourselves. 
Hope that helps ? " 


 

' Yes " Trudy replies, "Thank you so much, I really appreciate your time ." 

"You are welcome," I say as I smile at her.  
Trudy stands up, gathering her purse and begins to walk out the door , she turns , 
"Do you have any business cards I can hand to my friends and anyone else who may be interested? '

" yes, I do " as I hand her a small pile of cards to her. 
Trudy thanks me and continues to walk out the door .. 

I sit at my table and reflect on the reading for a moment, then with a waft of incense, a knock on my decks, clear quartz and Himalayan salt on the table , I visualize the space being cleared as I visualize myself being cleared of any clutter I may have absorbed within the reading session.  
I continue to sit until I feel a sense of calmness  within me .  

Trudy looks t the cards on the table and looks back up at me and again tells me how the cards have given her information she needed at this time 








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