New Moon Reading: In the eye of the energy storm

I did this reading during the New Moon on 8th August, during the Oracle Tide hosted by Ana Cortez, but I am only posting it now. To be honest, I am still finding it a bit hard to make sense of it...

Let's start with the most obvious signs. First of all, this spread contains only even numbers, and most of them low, so this probably will not be a cycle filled with big changes or instabilities. Even numbers speak of being receptive and stabilising yourself before taking the next step. 

That said, the two suits we have here – Diamonds and Spades – are not exactly... laid-back. Being one black and the other red, these suits do balance each other out, but in a rather rough manner. So, we have a very productive and goal-oriented energy in this spread, but the numbers say that despite this potential for activity, there is a certain hesitance to actually become active.

Contradictory, uh? And it's interesting because the individual cards reinforce this.

The top and bottom cards are two highly energetic ones. The 2♦ (The Rivals) is all about getting that special creative spark, usually through a dynamic partnership with someone who complements or opposes you. The 4♠ (North Wind) has an uneasy energy, one that does not allow us to feel comfortable and safe and that often makes us look for protection and security. Together, these cards speak to me of a challenging atmosphere, not necessarily in a negative way... There's something about this Lunar cycle's energy that will unsettle us, provoke us.

Now, if we look at the middle cards – 6♦ (The Tower) and 10♠ (Terrene) – the energy is very different. Both the Tower and Terrene are rather conservative cards. They are not the type to risk and take impulsive action. The 6♦ speaks of finding security in a "high place", from which you can have a clear view of what's going on and plan accordingly. It's a card of strategy and vision. And the Lady of Spades... she's someone who tends to stay on the safe side and focus on the essential small things of everyday existence, rather than thinking big and being ambitious.

So yes, this reading has clearly two opposing tendencies to it (and The Rivals at the top should already be an indication of that). What gives?

My opinion is that, in the coming cycle, our inner energy might not be in harmony with the outer energy around us. Perhaps the world will demand things from us we are not yet ready to give, or impose situation we are not yet sure how to deal with. We have to face the challenges without getting carried away by their apparent urgency.

The geomancy for this reading was Populus + Acquisitio = Acquisitio. Populus speak of instability, especially one that comes from a collective context. But the double Acquisitio says that there is a lot to be gained from it, if one can handle the uncertainty. So no, it's not time to withdraw from the challenges or to be intimidated, but rather to find a way to stay grounded and secure when things around us become agitated. 

And the advice of the cards for this is: look at events strategically (6♦) and take it day by day (10♠). Also, take good care of your body and physical well-being in general.