III. Day 3

13: Knight of Pentacles

= Stagnation, lull in actions, fallow fields

Life is slow, stagnation, lull in activity. The field is fallow. A time to rest. Do not overreach. Powerful endeavors are not favored at this time. You are not ready. Instead, be patient, persistent, dependable, and attend to details. Do not overspend and avoid extreams. It it better to go slow than too fast. 

Unwavering..........Stubborn

is dogged in pursuit of a goal..........is hardheaded and obstinate

will not quit..........digs into a position

stands firm against opposition..........must have his or her own way

stays fixed to a chosen course..........refuses to listen to reason

keeps true to personal convictions..........resists compromise

Cautious..........Unadventurous

checks and double-checks..........is too conservative

examines all angles beforehand..........misses chances by waiting

proceeds slowly and carefully..........is reluctant to try something new

prefers the safe, known path..........settles for safe, small gains

is prudent and careful..........is afraid of risking

Thorough..........Obsessive

takes care of every detail..........does not know when to quit

is meticulous..........is too picky

wraps up all loose ends..........must have everything just so

never leaves a job half done..........is inflexible and compulsive

is painstaking..........insists on perfection

completes anything started..........can't leave well enough alone

Realistic..........Pessimistic

is willing to look at the facts..........concentrates on what's wrong

faces the truth..........thinks others are dreamers

is not lured by false hopes..........sees a glass as half empty, not half full

assesses circumstances candidly..........takes the gloomy view

predicts problems in advance..........dooms a project from the start

Hard-Working..........Grinding

becomes dedicated to a task..........focuses too narrowly on work

is diligent and industrious..........can be humorless and grim

produces as much as two people..........sees playtime as wasteful

tackles any chore vigorously..........drives everyone too hard

is tireless and unflagging..........forgets life should be fun

8: Eight of Sword

= Interference, confusion, restriction, powerlessness

Metal overwhelm, exhaustion, and confusion. Obtain clarity about what really requires your attention. Make a list of all the things to do that are overwhelming you, and only do two or three things from the list. 

Remember that you do have choices, and you do have power. No matter how trapped you feel, you can find a way out if you believe it is possible. Solutions are not always easy, but they exist. Find your clarity of thought and purpose (the swords) and use them to take that first step toward home. 

feeling restricted

being fenced in by obstacles

staying in a limited situation

feeling trapped by circumstances

experiencing few options

being blind to freedom

feeling persecuted

feeling confused

being unsure which way to turn

feeling at a loss

lacking direction

feeling overwhelmed

floundering around

needing guidance and clarity

not understanding what is happening

feeling powerless

waiting for outside rescue

doubting anything you do will help

avoiding responsibility

looking for a white knight

feeling victimized

accepting inaction

7: Chariot

= Clear path, Victory, will, self-assertion, hard control

Your path is clear and focused. Energies are harnessed, progress is made, and goals can be attained. You are a triumphant, victorious, and successful winner. You can cover much ground. Picture Julius Caesar riding his chariot triumphantly into Rome ="the spirit" = the positive aspect of the ego

achieving victory

reaching your goal

winning

being successful

dominating

coming out on top

beating the competition

using your will

being determined to succeed

focusing your intent

rising above temptation

letting nothing distract you

sustaining an effort

concentrating your energies

fixing on a goal

asserting yourself

being ego-focused

establishing an identify

knowing who you are

feeling self-confident

having faith in yourself

looking out for your interests

achieving hard control

mastering emotions

curbing impulses

maintaining discipline

holding in anger

getting your way

assuming the reins of power

showing authority

Q: Which suits are represented?

Q: What is YOUR divinatory meaning?

Q: How do these three card apply to the situation?

Q: What else do you see when looking at the three cards? The picture tells the tale, so look carefully.