7. Scrying – June 20: In the tradition of scrying at the time of Midsummer, this card shows us a blessing to come.
Since today is the actual solstice this year (5:53pm US Eastern time), I’m going to do my version of a wheel of the year spread today, focusing on the blessings in the year to come.
Lady Day, Who am I? Wheel
I could be the kind of person who optimistically rises up or pessimistically thinks I’m going down. Everyone has ups and downs, including me, but no matter what happens, I’m still myself.
Michaelmas, How do I relate? Empress
In relationships, I like to be the one who is giving. I just need to beware of pushing that like I’m better than you because I’m your benefactor. But I don’t really feel that way. I really do like to give. I don’t think I go all the way to momming everyone, but then maybe I do?
Midsummer, Where am I growing from? 3 Coins
I’m slowly, carefully growing away from my intellectually entrenched philosophical materialism. I’m still convinced in my mind that anything that isn’t physical isn’t really real, but I’m growing to believe that that’s not really all there is. Or that I can’t live that way really.
Christmas, Where am I growing to? 6 Wands
(The sex card!) I’d like to think I’m growing toward true victory and hope, but I have a ways to go yet. Maybe this is the solution of the Wheel. The wheel will stop on a rising optimism.
Whitsunday, What do I have? 9 Wands
I have fortitude and not a little bit of defensiveness. But that’s ok, there’s nothing wrong with defending and protecting oneself. Or only if the protection keeps me from letting beneficial things in.
Martinmas, What am I feeling? King of Coins
I’m feeling like I am good with finances. I have all the money and resources I need and I am able to share that around a little bit. This ties in with the Empress. I like to give, at least I like to give money. I’m also in charge of my money and manage it well. At least I feel like I do.
Candlemas, What am I thinking? Sun
This ties in with all my swordsy reading this week. And the 3 Coins here. My intellectual life is growing and flourishing, and I hope will bear fruit of some kind of enlightenment or intellectual breakthrough, bright as the sun.
Lammas, What am I doing? King of Wands
Double-fiery King of Wands in the fire position. I’m all action all the time. I will be doing something, not just thinking about it. And I’ll be in a position to lead, and will be able to lead something well.
Now the experimental part of this spread: The same cards that I read related to topical spread positions, I now read as what will be happening in the times of year.
Midsummer, 3 Coins
Right now and for the next 6 weeks, I’ll be manifesting something physical, or my possessions and surroundings will be very important to me.
Lammas, King of Wands
In August and September, I’ll be leading something or be very active in getting something done.
Michaelmas, Empress
In October, I’ll be concentrating on family and being a mom.
Martinmas, King of Coins
From Halloween until Christmas, I’ll be working on organizing my finances.
Christmas, 6 Wands
As we enter the new year, I’ll be feeling optimistic and hopeful.
Candlemas, Sun
With good reason! Clarity and light and honesty will be mine through the upcoming dark and cold February.
Lady Day, Wheel
In March and April, the optimism might decline a bit as I go through some unexpected changes.
Whitsunday, 9 Wands
But in May I will be full of strength and ready to defend myself no matter what comes.
Happy solstice, everyone!
