I am now in the “lay motionless in bed while cradling a remote-controlled electronic dinosaur” stage of grief.
Maybe you didn’t know about this stage of grief. Maybe that explains some things.
I am Wednesday, January 16, 2008
My friend did a Tarot reading for me when I called him. The card he drew for me was the Tower. Here is what the Internet says about the Tower:
going through sudden change
experiencing upheaval
having plans disrupted
being surprised
undergoing a crisis
having routines shaken up
being in chaos
releasing
exploding
having an emotional outburst
erupting in anger
crashing through ego defenses
breaking through pretense
letting everything go
falling down
being humbled
experiencing a crash
toppling from the heights
having a downturn in fortune
suffering a blow to the ego
having a revelation
suddenly realizing the truth
exposing what was hidden
having a burst of insight
seeing through illusions
getting the answer
seeing everything in a flash
The other card he drew, was the Six of Swords. Here are some interpretations of Six of Swords:
My card signifies a person that is dragging with him/her baggage from the past. This ‘baggage’ is usually problems the person has been dwelling on for some time. You’ve grown quite accustomed to the problems, and you’re starting to depend on them. You’re afraid what will happen if you try to fight them, therefore you keep them, carrying them with you everywhere you go. This way, you’re eyes become hazed, making you miss many good offers. You fail to see them because of the weight on your shoulders. However, the problems are not crushing you. Even though you have this burden to struggle with, it’s not threatening to destroy you. The lesson is: open your eyes and see what the world has to offer. Face your problems, it’s time to fight them off. You don’t need that extra baggage; it’s only making your path more difficult. The hand represents an offer not seen. You are too absorbed in your own problems that you are not able to see what the world is offering. You are walking on a road that seems to go on and on. On the way you are passing up good offers. The road cannot come to an end before you turn around and see through your problems (the two swords) and see the offer.
Reversed: You are blocking out these energies. You may be aware of the facts, but you are afraid to face them. You refuse to see a solution.The Six of Swords represents a calmer times after turbulence — a period of recovery. This card suggests that the seeker is moving away from conflict either emotionally or physically. Change is coming for the better.
Attempt at escaping problems. A headstrong attempt to overcome difficulties. This is a turning point. Your situation improves. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Restrictions ease.
A passage away from danger. An attempt to improve circumstances. Success after anxiety.
