This question surfaces constantly among deep seekers: Why has my spiritual growth stalled? It’s the kind of thing people think about at 2 AM when they can’t sleep because, despite all the books, studies, and effort, nothing seems to be clicking.
I ran this insider question through my mini-cross Tarot analysis spread to help find the answer to the question.
What’s blocking my spiritual growth?
The Theme
The central theme is Temperance. This signifies a lack of balance. You’re currently struggling to bridge the gap between the earthly realm and the heavenly. Instead of establishing a connection through patience, you’re attempting to rush the development because your current reality doesn’t feel like it is moving fast enough.
“So the overall theme, what’s blocking you, is temperance; you need to have a little bit more balance. It’s almost like your balance is off a little bit and you don’t know how to find it … And so what’s really blocking is that you can’t find the balance, and since it’s a spiritual question, I’m going to say it’s between the earthly realm and the heavenly realm, right? You’ve got to find that vav, that connector between the two yods.”
This imbalance is driven by the Sun’s energy, showing that you are demanding immediate happiness and connection now. However, trying to force it with impatience results in something that isn’t real.
“When you want something, you try to rush it. What happens? It’s not real. Right? … But when you slow down and reflect and assess things, then things open up.”
The Block
The block in this spread is the High Priestess. You’re fighting against divine timing, desperate to see what’s meant to remain hidden until the universe says you’re ready. This urge of “now” forces you into the shadow of the Four of Grains.
“It’s like you feel that you can’t see things right now, but sometimes things have to remain hidden a little bit longer until you’re ready to understand them. … So rather than trying to force it … let it just come naturally.”
When it fails to click, then the Moon takes over. Your subconscious mind begins playing tricks on you, inducing doubt about your guides and the divine. This analysis paralysis traps you in an illusion of defeat and depression that is entirely fabricated by your own overthinking.
“Don’t overthink it. Instead, analyze the information you take in and don’t let your mind get the best of you, because if you do, then you’re going to feel defeated. You’re going to feel a little bit depressed. But it’s not real because the moon is an illusion. The bad feeling is an illusion. It’s just your mind playing tricks because it’s not happening right now.”
The Oracle Insights
The oracle cards uncover the reasons for this blockage. The Injustice card reveals that secondary voices are feeding your subconscious, while a severe Lack of Self-Confidence causes you to question your own judgment. Furthermore, the Impatient card mirrors the tarot spread: you’re blocking your own growth by demanding it happen on your timeline, not the universe’s.
The numbers never lie, as the numerology behind this confirms it. The combination of Temperance and the High Priestess creates a 16/7 vibration, matching the final Oracle card of Limiting Beliefs, which also reduces to a 7. The solution requires a step back to observe without analyzing.
“The keyword on top, impatient, is kind of what the problem is. How do you resolve it? I am patient, and I trust. … you want to have this spiritual growth right now because you’re being impatient. So, instead, what does it say you’ve got to do? Be patient and trust.”
“Stop limiting yourself because everything you believe is true to you, and don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. … You have to step back and observe sometimes. Just observe. Kind of like a seven-day rest type of vibe, right? Just step back, observe. Don’t overanalyze and make your decisions. Let your faith get stronger. Balance yourself.”
The Verdict
Your spiritual growth isn’t compromised; it is being hindered by impatience. When you slow down, quiet the external noise, and stop over-analyzing every piece of information, the spread shows a restoration of hope and faith, culminating in the Star.
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