One Day

Today's cards didn't really make sense until I was seated in a cafe with my Life Coach this morning. Because the place we had arranged to meet was packed, I showed her a cafe that I sometimes go to and she was really taken with it's atmosphere. She said it was far more appropriate for meeting clients in than the chain she usually frequented. We drank tea and I showed her my new tarot designs, of which she was very enthusiastic about and supportive of.

While we were talking, these cards suddenly came to mind. Looking back at situations in my life, even though certain people like lecturers and school teachers are no longer around to drag me down, I realised that I am doing the job for them. I am proud of some of the things I have done and created, but at the same time, doubt and a lack of confidence provokes me to cut myself down to size. The 5 of Wands can be about some kind of struggle or argument, as shown in this illustration by two fae arguing over an egg, but I realise that it actually symbolises those two sides of myself here. The Ace of Swords is the realisation, piercing through the rose, as the thought pierces through this problem.

Today's session was very rewarding and I felt energised (well, as much as I can be at the moment) when I left the cafe. I really like my Life Coach and we suggested staying in contact after the sessions end. We have so many similar interests and she wants to see how my deck progresses.

I spent the rest of the day with my friend, Jo. We used to go to fashion school together many years ago and she has recently moved very near to me. We had lunch, and then walked around town until I started to get tired. She then drove me back to her new little cottage, which was just beautiful. It had a bold red door, a winding pathway, and herbs in containers on the windowsill. There was a small sheltered table and chairs by her back door, where we could sit and drink our tea, while listening to the rain tapping on the roof above. I was very happy for her, but was also wishing that my boyfriend and I lived in a place like that. One day, I hope. One day.

Illustrations from The Mystic Faerie Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft