I. LOVE. IT.
The app is called "Galaxy Tarot"- and did I mention it was free? It's taken a little getting used to, but once you play around with it a bit, it's pretty easy to use. It offers three different spreads [3 card, celtic cross, and a relationship spread] as well as one card at a time. It allows you to shuffle the deck, and then pick from anywhere. So far, the readings I've done with this app are just as accurate as those with my deck. I'm in love.
So I figured I'd try posting about one of these readings, just because. [and hey, free advertising for the app, right? xD]
So, earlier I started off with Temperance, Justice, and Strength as my first three cards. Then I went to my phone's home screen to check a text, and lost the spread. [I had hoped that, as with other apps, since it didn't ask if I was sure about closing, that it would save my info and just return to what I was doing. It didn't. Argh.]
So I tried again.
1. Justice
2. 6 of Swords
3. King of Swords
4. 7 of Cups
5. 4 of Cups
6. 9 of Swords
7. 8 of Wands
8. The Moon
9. Page of Cups
10. 4 of Pentacles
[Interpretations of Positions and Cards are being based off of the app's information. I.E., I'm interpreting using their guidelines/meanings.]
#1 "The heart of the matter."- I.e., this position is what is concerning you now, the major influence.
JUSTICE.
My response? HOLY SHIT. "You may find yourself trying to do the right thing, holding on to what you believe in or having to face the truth." That basically sums it up. I have a choice in front of me, and I'm seriously considering it. But some of what's holding me back is "Is it too soon? Am I ready? I told myself I would do something else... but this feels like it could be a right choice... AHHH?!"
#2 "The opposing factor" - essentially, what am I up against?
SIX OF SWORDS
Trying to find that balance again. Finding support, and leaving the past behind. Um, duh?
#3 "The root cause." Might even show "influences that were hidden from your consciousness."
KING OF SWORDS
I'm just gonna quote a small section of one of their interpretations: "The need to balance intellectual orientation with a bit of emotional understanding." I'm just gonna re-state a facebook status I recently posted. MY HEART COOKS BRAIN AND BRAIN STRANGLES HEART. There's a bit of a power struggle going on here. Just a tad. Also, "societal values"- what will everyone else think?!
#4 "The known influence" - What you already know about the situation, plus your thoughts on it.
SEVEN OF CUPS
Indecision. [fucking DUH, right? xD] Caution with rushing into things without thinking through them. Confusion about yourself. Advice to follow your bliss.
[This card was so ridiculously accurate I got chills. I'm still reeling from it.]
#5 "The past influences" Influences that you're moving away from.
FOUR OF CUPS
Dissatisfaction/discontent. Feeling "stuck" emotionally and apathetic [um, hello depression?] Missing someone.
I gotta admit, I like that this was "moving away from" and not "moving towards." Gave me a slightly more positive outlook. xD
#6 "The new circumstances" - the coming influences.
NINE OF SWORDS
Lots of anxiety, sleeping issues [go figure. what was last night? oh yeah.] "Going through the dark night of the soul in order to find peace of mind." Something's bothering you deep, deep down, and interrupting sleep. Look to your nightmares to work it all out.
#7 "Your self" - your current state of mind and your approach to the situation
EIGHT OF WANDS
Overcoming old patterns [not just jumping in like I usually do]. Freedom to move forward, but again, feeling like maybe I'm rushing in... Also, love the quote: "The 'Go ahead' signal, 'all systems go; full steam ahead."
Totally conflicting with the all systems go but also worrying about rushing ahead.... but that's why this card was so perfect- because that is EXACTLY my state of mind. >.<
#8 "The surrounding environment" - How others are seeing the situation/you, setting the tone you need to work with.
THE MOON
Lack of clarity [No shit, sherlock?]... "Peace, be still; and it may be that there shall come a calm upon the animal nature, while the abyss beneath shall cease from giving up a form."
AKA Nothing is giving me any clear answers. I'm on my own on this one and eventually things will work out however they do.
#9 "Guidance" - guiding you, lessons to be learned; or, your hopes/fears on the matter
PAGE OF CUPS
Intuition, message of love, kindness, creativity, etc. For anyone who knows my situation, I think they'd agree it's pretty apt.
#10 "The outcome" - how you end up feeling, what you may have to do, or how the environment could change.
FOUR OF PENTACLES
This one didn't translate well for me [in comparison to everything else], and I would love some help applying it to my situation. Anyway.
Financial stability. Protectiveness, guarding self against loss. Greed.
I actually just used my major reference site: www.biddytarot.com [LOVE this site!] and it sort of helped? Ack, I've always hated getting Pentacles in an emotional matter. Anyway.
It reeks of an inflexible, stubborn attitude. "Change appears to be a threat to your certainty, safety and security." I hate to admit, but it makes me wonder if I let overthinking/my head get the best of me. I've had a LOT of change happen/about to happen, and it absolutely terrifies me.
The material [Pentacle] aspect of the card also makes me wonder if I'm going superficial in this situation; by that I mean, for the superficial happiness. I don't know. Unless someone has a better interpretation, I'm gonna just go with the classic, "Time will tell."
