Deck & Cards Used:
- Universal Tarot de Marseille: Two Wands (2) / King Swords Rev (4) / Knight Cups (2)
- Wisdom of the Shadow Oracle: Authenticity
Numerology: 2 + 4 + 2 = 8
The Reading
Don’t let people’s motives seep into your mind, because once you do, they’ll try to destroy your desires by any means necessary.
The King of Swords reversed speaks to this message. He looks to your passion (Two of Wands), and plots the destruction of your happiness. Out of jealousy, maybe. Out of malicious intent, most likely, he’s reversed. Flipped on his head and out of control. The only goal in his line of sight is how to remove your ability to choose (2 of Wands). Once you begin to believe his words, you second-guess your every move. The internal fire dies with each passing conversation.
His dagger waits for the perfect moment. It’s passive-aggressive; clenched in his left hand, poking you every chance he gets. But once ready, he strikes with malice. He disguised his plans; his sword rested pointed down. Yes, the dagger is small, but mighty; each prick deepens the wound for the final blow.
Yet the Knight of Cups can outmaneuver the King’s antics if you trust your intuition. The Knight of Cups brings the leverage required to dominate the King’s corruption. His calm presence is the shield no sword can penetrate. The King will try to outwit and confuse with drama, but the Knight won’t engage. He acknowledges the King, but looks past him toward the decisions that await (2 Wands).
The question remains: what do you do? Allow the King’s noise to flood your brain, or cut it off, trust your intuition, and roll with your plans as you see fit.
That’s a decision (2 Wands) only you can make. You control your house (2 bet – ב). You pick what you let into your mind. Focus or chaos. Now choose.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Two Wands (2) + King Swords (4) + Knight Cups (2) = 8
Once you understand you hold the power (4 — Emperor), you set the King straight (4) and decide without hesitation (Two Wands —2). This brings balance (4+2 = 6 — Lovers) back from a toxic situation.
Your mind clears. No more second-guessing (2). You manifest your desires (8) without the whispers of others clouding your mind. You no longer hide. You ripped off the mask that pleased others.
The King no longer rules over you. The Emperor wins — the authentic you.
Really love what you do for us Kev.
I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend. Now that I got my hand back, I’ll be doing more of these going forward again.