Tarot Thursday - Oracle of the Roses - 8.3.23

 

Oracle of the Roses by Cheralyn Darcey

I used one of the suggested spreads in the guide for this oracle set. It's called "The Modern Rose Spread," and it focuses on the week ahead. It asks to identify the positive energies and challenges around you, who and what particularly needs your attention, and what you should learn from the events of the week.

I found this reading to be very insightful when overlayed with my plans for the week. I am pleasantly surprised by how much information I was able to apply to things that are already in motion. Each draw of the reading meant something very specific to me in my current situation.

 

Rose 1: Positive energies surrounding you

The Rebel – Austrian Briar Rose

Meanings and Uses: Challenges, expression, justice, equality, creativity

Deities: Prometheus

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Interpretation: Sometimes the tried and true path, while safe and known, is not the best path to take. Sometimes you have to take chances to reach your goals.

 

Rose 2: Challenges to be aware of

The Outsider – Duchess of Edinburgh Rose

Meanings and Uses: Alternatives, rebellion, change,  independence, invention

Deities: Prometheus, Artemis

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Interpretation: Don’t be afraid to make wakes and go against the established status quo to achieve your goals. Let go of what isn’t working and create a new path and new goals that are achievable and good for you.

 

Rose 3: What needs your attention

The Advocate – Louis van Houtte Rose

Meanings and Uses: Commitments, friendships, communication, meditation, persausion

Deities: Themis, Artemis, Iustitia

Astrological Sign:Aries

Interpretation: Don’t be afraid to ask for help/support from your friends and family when it comes to your plans for self-improvement. Having yourself around longer and being healthier and happier will not only enrich your life but the lives of those around you. Doing good for yourself is also benefiting the greater good. Ask questions that you need answered and listen to the answers. Take the advice to heart and make the needed changes.

 

Rose 4: Who needs to hear from you

The Warrior – Marechal Niel Rose

Meanings and Uses: protection, adaptability, skill, loyalty, discipline

Deities: Mars, Athena, Minerva, Eris, Neith

Astrological Sign: Aries

Interpretation: Advocate for yourself. You may not get immediate relief or needed/wanted results, but do not give up. You know yourself and what you need. Do not let others brush aside your concerns as trivial.

 

Rose 5: What you need to learn

The Seeker – Mrs. Robert Peary Rose

Meanings and Uses: Improvement, identity, freedom, motivation, discovery

Deities: Adiona, Khonsu, Neptune

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Interpretation: When we are setting about making big changes, especially within ourselves, it is easy to overlook the small successes in the race to reach the final goal. Take time to celebrate those small moments of achievement. They are milestones showing you are doing what you need to do. Focus on small goals every day and eventually those small goals will add up to your bigger overall goal. All successes are important in order to not become discouraged or distracted along the path.

Tarot Thursday - Witch Runes - Better Luck Next Time

 

I know this isn't tarot, but I am grouping divination tools under one weekly heading for ease of sorting. I recently purchased a new set of runes. I am fairly well versed with Nordic runes, but I am not familar with Witch Runes. These are wooden with with the symbols carved in one side and highlighted with fold paint. Very light to the touch.

I looked over the pamphlet that came with the tiles, and I drew a five tile cast. I drew the blank rune as central rune at the heart of my inquiry. Someone out there was like, "Girl ... you aren't even sure what you're asking. Come back later, and we'll try again."

I was a bit scattered at the time, but I wasn't expecting a nod to it from the void. I should have. Touché, I'll try again later.