Poseidon and Persephone feature in the Iliad - Persephone (underworld bada$$) is called to underline oaths should they not be honored and Poseidon (Sea god) actually took part in it by releasing the Danaans (Greeks) from the pressure of the Trojans in the numerous back and forth battles. Orpheus (kind of a super human bard) was too nice to be in the Iliad.
Lily - Fish - Scythe
maturity and calm have returned (Lily)
energy, communication, or emotional flow is increasing (Fish)
a recent decisive action or boundary has improved the dynamic (Scythe)
This might be applicable to many of my long term relationships. (I don’t have as many short term ones). We got to the 'Long Term" level by mutual experiences and thoughts… pretty much what the cards describe.
Child: childhood, trust, a new stage, small matters
I like a general Narrative format for this read.
The relationship that’s moving in a positive direction is between my inner child (Child) and my studio. I’ve been spending more time in there, cleaning up and straightening up supplies that I walked out on the minute things started blooming outside.
Bear is the reminder that I have several relationships to protect and nurture, both internal and external.
The Star card is my inspiration when I get going with my art.
Reflection: I’ve been seeing a lot of the Child card lately. It’s pointing me in other directions.
First I had a hard time here, which one of my relationships…hmmm, the question was not necessarily about me…then AHA
While on our little road trip my son received an e-mail that his wife’s VISA has been approved and to “wait for letter and follow further instructions.”
Wow, we’ve only been waiting since 2020 (I mean we can’t donate $5 million for a visa from Trump )
So here is the read in order of the cards.
My son’s persistence (anchor), in filing and waiting these years has paid off; because this week the authorities (tower)it seems have accepted the visa papers so we have no more legal issues (tower). Therefore, according to these cards, she will be able to come from India, before the end of the year, if not, by October.
Well, this is certainly great news, my son’s relationship with his wife is moving in a positive direction (finally )
As with yesterday’s draw this seems to fit my son’s situation more than my own.
He will receive news (I’m hoping the letter the gov’t told us “to wait for further instructions”) which will tell us the arrival (anchor, permanence) of his wife is accepted by the gov’t and he will be able to go get her.
This is wonderful news and follows from yesterday.
Now, if this was for me, and my situation–My husband has come to the conclusion (rider with news) to stop being so stubborn (anchor) in his “inability/unwilliness” ultimately “permanent” resistant to change, and has decided that he will start to cooperate with everyone in this home.
I have seen a few changes in him this week, but it doesn’t point to whether he is considering his change of attitude, or his preparation to leave. Can’t tell and at this point, don’t care. After 30 years of marriage I have made MY decision. He can do what the hell he wants. I’m just waiting for my daughter-in-law to get here and my son to decide where they will live, and then I will take the action that I need to.
Rider (Hemes). In the Iliad, Hemes was a Charioteer, a Protector and companion (he escorted Priam through the Greek lines to ransom Hector’s body)
Ship (Odysseus). In the Iliad, Odysseus was a thoughtful and brave warrior - he is slated to take the most adventurous ship ride ever when the Odyssey starts
Scythe (Persephone). In the Iliad, Persephone was used to underline the seriousness of oaths. She is an underworld bada$$
The unexpected support today is from specific Greek gods who could be argued as the most efficient, the least petty, and the most serious. A fast‑moving message or encounter (Rider) sets a larger transition in motion (Ship), and a decisive cut or removal (Scythe) clears the path.
The story line of the Iliad and these gods fits the question well.
Again, I note the Child card keeps popping up. I like seeing it so much lately, it feels like a sign from the Universe to wind down the outside physical work as much as possible and focus on some lighter play time.
I can honor my body today by getting some yoga movement in, along with some relaxing meditation. I generally feel both relaxed and energized afterwards, so that’s what the Sun card is representing here.
The Heart card seems to go hand in hand with the spirit of today’s question; it’s very validating to see it.
Reflection: this is a good question for me today, since it’s leading me to focus on some self care.
that is precisely what I saw Dan. Some information is coming to you quite quickly and urgently about something that you need to cut-out ASAP, yesterday would have been better.
Taken quite literally, it reads, Taking joy in reading at home has been helping me to de-stress. I use reading as a complete escape from reality. Who needs reality TV to escape? If I want to see “reality”, just open the door. [Literally, about 10 years ago, there were squatters across the street and a drug deal went bad, they started shooting at each other, one in the yard behind a tree, the other in the street behind his car. I call 911—What’s your emergency?–They’re shooting at each other!–You think you hear gun-shots?–NO! I KNOW they are!! I’m watching them shoot at each right now!!–and she starts her, don’t go outside, help is coming speech…] I read to escape reality.
PS–Really, my neighborhood is not that bad–I live in an older neighborhood and when people die their relatives sometimes squat until authorities quick them out. Good neighbors have been in that for years now. Oh, after the squatters burned the top story down, a few months later.
Wow, what a story. I believe your neighborhood is just fine; this kind of thing can happen anywhere there are people with guns and a desire for drugs. Housing is an issue in our country, too, and Vegas isn’t cheap - people do weird things.
Yesterday’s draw led me to some much-needed self-care. This made me feel calmer and more relaxed, helped put an end to some physical discomfort (Coffin).
The Clover card is a plucky little thing. I had a good opportunity yesterday and took advantage of it (fate’s gift).
The Bouquet is always a welcome draw. I ended the day very happy with my choices.
Oedipus - a cross to bear that wasn’t his making (mostly)
Achilles - Perhaps the best and greatest warrior/man ever (except for the mysogyny )
Alecto - One of the Furies. Avenging foul deeds
Emotionally, I got something, it was a pressure‑release from cracking the reading code of Homer. I get obsessed and am my own source of distress at times. I was so relieved that I finally started “understanding how to understand” the stories.
Like the last 2 days, this seems to be for my son’s situation, which is just making me more and more giddy with excitement…read on
What is developing in the background? Like the last 2 days, this sounds like it is geared to my son and his situation with his wife and her VISA.
In light of the news we heard about the VISA being approved and waiting for the “letter with further instructions”…my son thinks this is for the interview, again, and in which they were denied last time, I believe these cards are addressing that issue.
This says, We finally have joy (sun) and luck (clover), that JIT will be arriving soon from India.
Both the child represent JIT, trusting in coming to America knowing NOONE, and starting over. It also represents the trust that JIT and my son have had to place with “the system” in order for her to get here. So either way, the story/news looks great!!
I’m celebrating the small things (Child) that are still happening outside. My garden is on the wane and I’ve been experimenting with a couple new plants, and have witnessed the remaining butterflies on them - which was the goal I aspired to (Stars)!
Very worthy of a small celebration. I’ll have this to fall back on and be ready for next year, minus the hand-wringing.
The Lily card is centered in this draw. Maybe this read is pointing to celebrating overall learning from experience.
Reflection: I do get excited by the small stuff. This also means I get dark chocolate later!
Man: My personal agency, identity, how I show up as myself today.
Narrative Format. This is one of those readings where each card is a mini-reading that doesn’t affect other cards but the total reveals the message. The advantage, if the cards are good (;-)), is more specificity.
I should celebrate Small social moments: such as a chat, a message, a smile from a stranger, any tiny point of connection (Garden). I should celebrate Being emotionally present: my feelings, my intuition, my creative sparks, even if they’re subtle (Moon). Finally, I should celebrate being my ordinary self (Man).
Key: opportunities, solutions, opening or closing, revelation, certainty
Tree: life energy, life force, health, growth, roots
I will be able to move faster through the more mundane parts of my day by cutting out the little time-consumers (Scythe).
The Key to this is to stay focused on the whole picture of what I hope to accomplish by day’s end. Hopefully the Tree card is here to remind me to conserve energy as I go.
Reflection: busy day all of a sudden. This is a great draw for me today.
i need to identify things that are blocking (M), act quickly (taking advantage of transient luck) (C), and focus on tasks that increase flow whether they be financial, creative, or personal. (F)
This is a “profit from the detour” day.
Reflection: Poseidon is great for the fish card but he took a ragged path in the Iliad and Odyssey - as did most of the deities.
All night I kept wondering if I should go to bingo or sit at home and tough it out.
Well, this spread answered that quite clearly.
The best way to use my energy is, to socialize and cut away the home environment for a bit.
Exactly, what I thought. I went ahead and ran out the door for bingo. Nah, didn’t win, close 3 times, but, nah. However, I came home feeling MUCH better. I feel like I am able to handle the day. So, the cards confirmed what I was struggling with last night; and the cards were right.
Garden (modifier): society, activities, gathering, community
I like the classic mod/subj/mod format for this draw with this question.
This is a wonderful draw for today, with the Full Moon lurking around the corner and the partial lunar eclipse tonight. With the Moon as the center card, that tells me the Moon will be playing a very central role in inner comfort for me today. The Moon was very bright and clear last night, so the energies are already very strong out there.
The Garden card will today only point to my own little community that resides in my back yard: watching the birds, bees and the critters running around is always comforting and amusing for me. They bring a lot of joy.
I’ll take the Book card literally for this read. I’m always satisfied curling up with a book and the late afternoon should give me that opportunity.
Reflection: this was a nice draw for the question today. It’s helped me plan my day!
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that is precisely what I saw Dan. Some information is coming to you quite quickly and urgently about something that you need to cut-out ASAP, yesterday would have been better.
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This also means I get dark chocolate later!
