And the reading shows I am aided by two other powerful Clubs/Air cards: Sol, the K♣, in the Throat position, and Lancelot, the J♣, in the foot. Sol is a powerful card for matters of the intellect and for studies, and he also represents the right side of the brain, the one that controls logic, analysis and verbal speech. I feel like this card represents mastery when it comes to expression, especially considering the dignified position he is in, so I can count on being able to use the power of The Wands in a right-brained manner, and with great competence.
I confess that Lancelot the J♣, has always been a difficult card for me to interpret. In the original PCO, he carried both the symbols of Clubs and Hearts, working as a link between the two realms. In the Doors of Somlipith, we see a more 'formal' side of him, and the book describes him as being "one that works behind the scenes; visionary; multitalented" amongst other things. What I gather is a force, in the Foot position, that helps the excessively mental aspect of the other cards to connect to other energies – here, the earthly realm. The coming cycle will be, indeed, focused on more Air-like endeavours and goals, but Lancelot's energy keeps it from becoming impractical. He grounds the energy by saying ideas must be acted upon in an earthly manner.
Lastly, we have the 5♦, The Peddler's Ace, in the heart position. In the original PCO, this card has a bit of a negative connotation (as do all 5s), but in the Doors of Somlipith I found the description of it more neutral. It speaks mostly of trades and exchanges – what are you willing to give in order to receive something. It's the alchemical principle of equivalent exchange. In the Heart position, the reading seems to imply that things of emotional nature will have to be sacrificed – or 'burnt' – in order to empower the intellectual endeavours.
The suit of Hearts rules not only emotions and relationships, but also comfort and pleasures. I believe the spread is telling me that this month I won't have the luxury to enjoy what makes me feel good in a carefree manner, but this sacrifice will allow me to fully bring my mental ambitions to fruition.
I confess that Lancelot the J♣, has always been a difficult card for me to interpret. In the original PCO, he carried both the symbols of Clubs and Hearts, working as a link between the two realms. In the Doors of Somlipith, we see a more 'formal' side of him, and the book describes him as being "one that works behind the scenes; visionary; multitalented" amongst other things. What I gather is a force, in the Foot position, that helps the excessively mental aspect of the other cards to connect to other energies – here, the earthly realm. The coming cycle will be, indeed, focused on more Air-like endeavours and goals, but Lancelot's energy keeps it from becoming impractical. He grounds the energy by saying ideas must be acted upon in an earthly manner.
Lastly, we have the 5♦, The Peddler's Ace, in the heart position. In the original PCO, this card has a bit of a negative connotation (as do all 5s), but in the Doors of Somlipith I found the description of it more neutral. It speaks mostly of trades and exchanges – what are you willing to give in order to receive something. It's the alchemical principle of equivalent exchange. In the Heart position, the reading seems to imply that things of emotional nature will have to be sacrificed – or 'burnt' – in order to empower the intellectual endeavours.
The suit of Hearts rules not only emotions and relationships, but also comfort and pleasures. I believe the spread is telling me that this month I won't have the luxury to enjoy what makes me feel good in a carefree manner, but this sacrifice will allow me to fully bring my mental ambitions to fruition.