3/29/09 - Sunday

Couldn't quite get on here to post before now. On Sunday I went through almost the whole deck - telling the story of myself, as I went through the cards. It was quite fun and enjoyable.

(High Priestess)Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted very much to learn about the mysteries. (Judgement) She was reborn after (6 Pentacles) learning to give and (2 Wands) searching within.

(Kind of Chalices) She met a good and sensitive man (The World) who gave her the world(marriage, happy home, child). (9 Pentacles) They were happy and content together. (8 Chalices) but something was missing.

(King of Swords) She couldn't stop thinking about it. If she could figure out what that missing piece was, (4 Wands) there would be much rejoicing and celebration. (3 Swords) But she feared heartbreak, (4 Swords) so she retreated to rest and ponder.

(7 Chalices) She wanted many things. (Death) She was too materialistic, (2 Chalices) but she knew the value of the love and partnership she'd found.

(The Chariot) They moved (The Sun) to sunny Arizona. LOL!
(The Moon) They were on guard, for this was a strange new world for them.
(The Wheel) This new life held many challenges for them.

(Queen of Swords) She worried constantly. (4 Chalices) Did she make the wrong choice? Was the dream all an illusion? (The Hierophant) She had to learn the rules of life out there. (King of Wands) She had to use her energies wisely. (Queen of Chalices) So she listened to her heart, (5 Chalices) though she often thought of the life she'd left behind.

(Temperance) She knew she must find balance - keeping part of the old life, blending it with the new. or (8 Swords) let go of the memories that bound her, and kept her from living in the now. (3 Wands) She sought a new beginning...

(Queen of Pentacles) She met a woman, financially stable and practical. (Queen of Wands) A woman who knew how to enjoy life. (6 Wands) She had exciting ideas. (Knave of Chalices) She understood.

(3 Chalices) They became friends and enjoyed working together. (Knight of Swords) She started to have new ideas of her own. (Ace Pentacles) A new job opportunity was offered.

(9 Chalices) She had been content in her old position. (6 Chalices) but it wasn't perfect. There was conflict.

(The Stars) She felt the new position would be much more fulfilling and rewarding. (Knight of Pentacles) This would be a profitable move for her. (The Emperor) She felt intimidated by her employer. She felt controlled and powerless.

(7 Wands) She had to fight those ideas. (Magician) She had to take responsibility, have the self confidence to act, (Death) or accept that she will lose herself and this opportunity. (Strength) She needed the courage to act despite her hesitation and desire to avoid conflict.

(Ace Pentacles) The new job (Knave of Swords) would require her full concentration and (Knave of Chalices) to know her feelings. (Ace of Swords) She was strengthened by the pride she felt. Knowing she was wanted, (2 Swords) though she still struggled with how to act on her decision.

(5 Wands) She longed to be part of the team and (6 Swords) knew the move was coming.....

And thats where I had to stop. Funny that the day intruded right about where I am now. I wanted to see how it would end!

Overall a fun excercise. Might do it again, t some extent, though its a big commitment to run the whole deck that way.