PCO: A Cat Spread for material concerns (Part 2 - The Future)

So, now we get to the future part of the Cat Spread I started in the last post. This one brings a shift, being a spread made of Diamonds and Spades – two very positive suits when it comes to money-making and material things. In comparison to the Present Spread, we have something definitely more active and energetic here.

First of all, let's calculate the timing of the reading. Before I reached the "cat" card – the card which marks the spot in the 52-card calendar – I had three piles of 4 cards and one pile 3 of cards. The reading was originally done on December 9th 2020. That gives me about 15 weeks... so I would guess the message of this Cat Spread should start manifesting around the second half of March 2021.

Now, to the cards. The top cards, the 8♦, is called The House of Good Fortune, and is considered the luckiest card in the deck. This already answers my question that, yes, there is likely to be an improvement in my material situation. Together with Gawain (9♦) there is a big possibility of receiving help when needed, and also of starting a partnership that brings benefits. Work, focus and ambition will all be highlighted, which also enhances the chances of getting good opportunities.

The bottom half of the spread gives us two Spade cards, which gives a stable base for the Diamond cards to expand. Terrene (10♠) in the Foot position reminds me that I will have to pay extra attention to my body and its needs, since this period will consume a lot of energy and is likely to be demanding. The Lady of Spades is making here a strange pair with the 7♠ – the Sword of Destruction. I feel that both cards together are telling me I'll have to pick my battles and learn to cut away what is not nourishing me. In order to better use the energy of the moment, I also need to stay grounded and centred, as to not burn out. The 7♠ in the Heart position indicates a great amount of inner power strength, but that can turn into self-destruction if not handled with care.

To sum it up, by the end of March I can expect the situation to improve, probably with the help of another person and/or through partnerships. I will also find a way out of the passivity shown in the first spread. This period will require a lot of energy for me to achieve what I want, so it is important that I keep myself grounded and find moments to be alone and centre myself. Although there is an improved inner strength to face the challenges, I must be careful not turn this power into a self-destructive force. Knowing my limits and keeping my boundaries will be the lessons.

The Geomancy for this spread was Conjunctio + Fortuna Minor = Amissio. The help of others can bring some luck and success, but there might be still a feeling of "loss". Maybe it's due to my pride, as I am not the type to accept help easily. Or the help I will get will come at a price, which will make the situation less than ideal. I am curious to see how this will play out.

So that's it! I really love the Cat Spread, how multilayered and informative it is. I hope you have enjoyed it too, as I know that for fellow PCO students, reading examples can be really helpful! Let me know what you think and if your interpretation is different in any aspect.

UPDATE - As of April 2021, my financial situation got better and, as predicted by the cards, it was through someone else's help. It will not last forever, but it is helping me to organise my expenses for now. Also, working and taking classes at the same time is forcing me to focus on what is essential for the moment instead of fretting so much about the future. I am also looking for an internship, which is keeping me really busy and demanding much of my energy. All in all, this reading was pretty spot on!

PCO: A Cat Spread for material concerns (Part 1 - The Present)

It's been a long time since I have done a Cat Reading using the Playing Card Oracles. But I decided to do one regarding my material situation... my question was when can I expect it to improve. The present spread is the one on the left.

A very... Black spread indeed, indicating introspection, passivity and perhaps even some pessimism right now. We see one Club card surrounded by a bunch of Spades... It's as if ideas and imagination were "trapped" in an extremely concrete outlook. This gives me my first clue: it's possible that an excessive concern with materialistic issues is part of the problem.

 

The 5♣ is the only non-Spade card. Also, it's placed in its own suit position, which dignifies it. So, the Wind Cape tells me that while ideas are available, they are now unable to manifest or evolve due to physical or "real life" constraints. Thus, they stay trapped in the mind, turning into confusion, anxiety and mental exhaustion. 

The 4♠ confused me at first because I often see it as a card of ruthlessness and power – which couldn't be further away from how I felt when doing the reading. But then it struck me that it could also mean being in need of security and protection. Pampero (J♠) and Mardoc (K♠) add to this feeling of being so focused on material security one loses all flexibility and starts focusing solely on the possible losses. Pampero in the Heart position suggests a lack of creativity and vision... it gives me the impression of a person merely enduring the responsibilities and challenges, and not seeing them as an important part of growing up and having freedom.

As for Mardoc, in the Foot position he's at his own kingdom, imparting his sharp wisdom: something needs to change. There's a way of functioning in this world (because the Foot position is a lot about how we make things happen in a practical way) that needs to die, so that new strategies can be created. The circumstances have changed, so the actions must adapt to them. 

To sum it all up: the perceived material difficulties in the present are the result of both a material change and a mindset that is focusing on the fear of not being able to handle this change. As a result there's a tendency to think smaller and smaller, and also to let the mind run in circles until anxiety prevents any positive thought or action. This spread tells me to lighten up a bit… I have a job, I am a responsible person and I need to give myself some credit and also some room to learn and adapt.

The Geomancy for this spread was rather curious: Cauda Draconis + Via = Laetitia. It seems to be more on the lines of an advice, reminding that new beginnings bring changes that can be uncomfortable, but on the long run will be for the best. 

On the next post, we will see the future part of the spread!