Different faces of the Star

Hello everyone!

Somewhere deep inside I knew I would come back. It's been over a year since my last post. There were various things going on in my life and tarot was not so present during that time. But now I feel that it's time to come back to tarot world.

I have calculated my year card for 2016 (by adding the day and moth of my birthday to the numerals of 2016) and it seems it's XVII The Star. It honestly seems right, because then 2015 was XVI The Tower and 2014 XV The Devil. These were very difficult years for me, and full of radical changes. I'm still recovering. And when I looked at The Star from my favorite Tarot de Marseille deck, it looked to me like she's pouring a lot of dirty water to the sewer. I know it's against the traditional view of crystal clear water... But that's how it looked to me at the time. She's cleansing her life. I need to get rid of many painful things and take the next step.

I took the Star cards from most of my decks and spread them on the table. They all seem to be saying the same thing (except for the "1001 Nights Tarot", but this deck doesn't talk to me anyway).

2017 should be XVIII The Moon... Shoud I worry?

How to improve my tarot skills

1. What is my strong side in tarot? King of Coins, Page of Cups, 2 of Wands

2. What is my weak side? XIX The Sun, 2 of Coins, 6 of Swords

3. How to improve? 4 of Cups, VII Chariot, 9 of Swords

I'm methodical and I try to use various techniques (Kings/Coins), I put my heart into it (Page/Cups) and I'm always searching for new ideas.

What I lack is self-confidence (XIX), I'm afraid of making mistakes (2/Coins) and I'm barricading myself on a boat on the sea of intuition (6/Swords).

I should relax more (4/Cups), become more daring (VII) and stop worrying too much! (9/Swords) ;)

December - monthly read

This month I used Kat Black's Golden Tarot.

Atmosphere of the month, important events: Knight of Cups

Health: 6 of Swords, VI The Lovers

The baby: Ace of Cups

Painting: King of Coins, 2 of Wands

I see myself as Galahad, who sometimes inevitably comes to mind when I look at the Knight of Cups card. I will be searching for my Grail, my new path and health. With the baby I will succeed: the Ace of Cups is there! As for my health, I'm starting a long journey (6/Swords) that should take me to my paradise lost (VI), to my balance and wellbeing. It won't be an easy journey, but it's good that I'm starting it. With painting in December I probably won't make too much of improvement, I see myself stopping again, but maybe that King will use the tools he's looking at?

Why the break

I didn't write here for quite a while. There were however reasons for it and I will present them with three tarot cards. I wonder if it is understandable :)
Anyhow, I don't know when will I have some time to write here. I hope soon!

Three Kings' Eve - Part IV

APRIL: XX Judgement, X Wheel of Fortune, 6 of Wands

The Queen will receive some news, that will give her new energy (Judgement) and will cause a change in her life (Wheel of Fortune). She will find new goals and new strength to try and achieve those goals (6/Wands).

Three Kings' Eve - Part III

MARCH: VII The Chariot, King of Cups, 8 of Coins

In March The Queen will be able to show her good sides and succeed in her tasks (The Chariot), but not without hard work (8/Coins) and being considerate (Kings/Swords).

Three Kings' Eve - Part II

FEBRUARY: I The Magician, 2 of Swords, Page of Swords

February will give The Queen an opportunity to use her skills (The Magician), but she won't be sure (2/Swords) if she is skilled enough for the tasks that are before her (Page/Swords).

Three Kings' Eve - part I

For some reasons I don't pull cards for myself too much lately, so my blog is a bit abandoned. But I read cards for K., who gave me her kind permission to write about it here. She only asked to be called The Queen on this blog :) In fact, I think the nickname "Queen of Cups" fits her best.

I read in one of Hajo Banzhaf's books about "Three Kings' Eve" custom. "Three Kings" is another name for Epiphany holiday and it commemorates three Magi paying homage to infant Jesus. The custom says that you can foresee what happens to you in the upcoming year, if you pull one card on each day - starting with Christmas. The last card will be pulled on Three Kings' Eve. One day represents one month of the new year. In Poland many people (especially highlanders) write down weather on each day of that period - it's supposed to give them the idea of weather in each month.

So every day starting with Christmas, I pulled cards for The Queen, but instead of one card I decided on three - to make a story out of it.

Yes, this gorgeous Kat Black's deck is a Christmas present from me to myself...

JANUARY: 10 of Coins, 0 The Fool, 3 of Cups.

I believe that January will start with some activities that will bring her long-waited money. It will probably be connected to her teaching skills (the woman with the book on 10/Coins). January will also bring new things (The Fool), which is as well, because she's just went abroad to study for three weeks. It's an opportunity to meet new people and gain new contacts - maybe she'll meet people with whom she can later do some projects together?