I don't often ask my cards "should" or "shouldn't" questions, because I don't like idea of relying on cards to make my choices for me. But I was talking to a Canadian friend, who is a fellow card reader, about going on a trip to Canada in May, and told him that sometimes I felt unsure about it. With a big smirk, he told me to "ask the cards if you should", even though he usually doesn't do this kind of reading himself.
So I gave in and drew four cards asking the question: "Should I go to Canada?"
These were my cards.
"Ha!", said my friend. "Three reds and one black – that means you should come here!".
I agreed. I am going, and would still go even if the cards said otherwise. But I was rather amused by the amount of Diamonds in this reading. It's either telling I'm going to spend a lot of money there, or that the trip is going to be rather fiery.
I agreed. I am going, and would still go even if the cards said otherwise. But I was rather amused by the amount of Diamonds in this reading. It's either telling I'm going to spend a lot of money there, or that the trip is going to be rather fiery.
The predominance of high numbers also tells me this is going to be an important trip.
The J♦ (Dango) is particularly interesting, because this card seems to be pushing the others forward. The 9♦ (Gawain) with the 9♠ (Throne of Spiders) seem to be the 'cautious' part of the spread. Gawain shows the highest intensity of energy before it begins to decrease, and the "Throne of Spiders" is pretty much the bottom of the bucket when it comes to energy. Together, they also indicate too much dedication to something that is beginning to drain you. Regarding to my trip, they are warning me that it'll be a tiring trip, and that it may ask more from me than I expect. I also think it'll be physically exhausting for some reason.
I actually had planned to stay in Canada for 2 weeks, and the spending one week at home to "recover" before going back to work. I think my decision was wise then, because if the trip will be tiring (I never went on a long trip that wasn't, anyway), I'll need time to rest.
But Dango, the very energetic and optimistic Jack of Diamonds, pushes me on. He's a bold guy, and his advice is "dare!".
The last card, Ace♦ (Ignita) promises a renewal of energy after the two exhausting cards that precede it. And being it the soul of Fire, it promises a transformation. Something will change - they say we never come back from a trip the same, and I agree. I imagine the 9♦ and the 9♠ as heavy influences, and the Ace as "things becoming simpler". For good or for bad, this trip will purify me somehow.
And there is Dango, saying "go! go! go!".
And I say back, "yes!".