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 - Let's Try This Again

 

Today's Run Set: Witch Runes

Today's Question: How do I let go of anger when there can never be any outside resolution due to a death? How do I move on?

I know this isn't tarot, but I am grouping divination tools under one weekly heading for ease of sorting. In my last Thursday post, I attempted a cast with these runes, and the universe told me I wasn't in the right headspace to hear what it needed to say. Today, I tried again with a clearer, more conscious intent related to what I needed insight and guidance on.

Past Influences (Star) 

Rune Meaning- Positive. A hope, a wish, or a long-term dream that you want to make into a reality. This is a lofty goal, and it's okay to dream big and have high expectations. Even when expectations are unreasonable, there may be a hidden manifestation of at least one version of the original goal. The star can represent a gift or a windfall as well as a guiding light.

Interpretation: I did have an overall goal related to the situation that I have worked very hard to achieve throughout my life. It seemed like progress was finally being made, and there were big dreams and expectations tied to the hoped for outcome. That goal is now impossible to achieve due to a death. That lack of resolution has fostered a lot of anger and resentment that has no place to go.

Present Influences (Romance)

Rune Meaning - Negative. Passion has turned into obsession. Sex and romance are afoot. Diverse people are brought together in one union and so squabbling is natural. People who once had diverging views are now attempting reconciliation, but there may be spite or jaded attitudes all around. There is a raw, magnetic attraction that draws people together.

Interpretation: My mind dwells too much on the things I can’t change, on reconciliations I can’t make, minds I can now never change, words I will never say or hear.

Current Situation (Woman)

Rune Meaning - Negative. This represents the passive, receptive energies that are often categorized as feminine. The rune can also represent a literal woman pertaining to the situation. Other feminine characteristics include nurturing, creativity, birth of something new, and cleansing energy.

Interpretation: Yes, a woman is at the heart of the situation. Two women actually. One is beyond reach, but I can change myself and how I am handling this situation. I can be the birth of something new and clean and good for myself.

Action (Crossroads)

Rune Meaning - Negative. The path is blocked by obstacles that can only be overcome by changing direction. Be flexible, but know that sacrifices must be made or else they will be taken by the random happenstance of the universe. Things may take longer than expected. Choose your battles.

Interpretation: Pee or get off the pot. I can continue to dwell on things that are absolutely beyond my control and that break me down emotionally, mentally, physically … or I can let it go and move on. I have been at a crossroads for almost three years, and it’s time to pick a direction. Going back isn’t an option.

Outcome (Rings)

Rune Meaning - Positive. You can't do it alone, so form the right and lasting alliances. There may be a business partnership, a marriage, or other team formation. Seek out a partnership if none exists in the matter at hand.

Interpretation: Moving on and letting go will help strengthen the bond and love that I feel like I’ve lost in the haze of anger and grief. I may need to ask for help along the way, and I should remind myself that is okay too.