New Moon Reading: Holding out for a hero

This month's spread is a bit bleak, with all those black cards, but we have dearest Lancelot (J♣) in the Foot position and he usually gives things a more positive spin. I confess the J♣ still eludes me somehow... in theory, I know what he's supposed to mean, but in practice, during an actual reading, I find it hard to define exactly who or what he is.

The numerology of this spread doesn't promise many changes. All cards are even, which suggest a certain stability, and only the J♣ is an odd number. Also, he's the only card that has ANY red colour in it, even though he's a Club card. I get the feeling that Lancelot is going to play a significant role in the coming cycle.

Clubs and Spades together make a logical and predictable combination. This tells me this won't be a month of great surprises or excitements. The 4♣ of in the Head position and the 8♠ in the Heart tell me that it's likely to be a time of doldrums - slow head and a heavy heart.

But we also have two Court cards. First, Morgana (Q♠) in the Throat position. I see that in two ways. She can represent an actual person, whose presence is likely to generate trouble and obstacles. Also, she can represent the attitude that is needed to overcome the problems pointed by the other cards. Morgana has enough patience, endurance and ambition to persevere even when the atmosphere isn't optimal. 

Second, we have Lancelot. Being the only odd card in this spread, I sense in him as if standing in defiance against the rest of the spread. He can mean someone who gives support, not only for the spirit but also for the heart. My impression is that he represents my boyfriend here, as he is a man with many Lancelot-ish qualities about him. 

The Geomancy is, once again, dismal: Tristitia + Via = Cauda Draconis. Cauda Draconis as the Judge worries me a bit because this figure often represents things that are about to end, and not in a nice way. But, in my current context, I can't really see what it could refer to - unless it refers with a "dead end", like, a situation that does not go forward, which would make more sense in this spread. Tristitia + Via together represent upsetting delays, or movements what do not bring satisfaction.

The TL/DR of this spread for me would be: a slow cycle, with heavy things to work through. I may have to deal with a difficult presence (probably an older woman) in my affairs, who will block my progress or slow it down. But also, I will be supported by a male, a very balanced individual who can help me endure and resist the crushing weight of my responsibilities. 

I don't foresee catastrophe, just another tiring month. I think I am going through that phase in which you have to stay the course until it's over, and find some comfort where you can. Anyway, this spread makes me think of Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For a Hero" for some reason...