Tarot to manifest….
I’m constantly saying ‘I read Tarot to help fulfil potential not to predict the future’. It’s because I believe we create our future in every thought, word and deed….from the thought we are having now to the next and the subsequent action etc. So whatever a tarot reader might say, you, we, are the activators of our future. For me it is vital to feel we are the agents of our lives rather than at the whim of ‘destiny’.
The best tarot reading (in my view) gives insight and thereby clarity about what is going on and then gives guidance that inspires us toward the future we want to create. The key is in gaining clarity about what we really want, because once we know that we know what to do, all other distractions fall away and our enthusiasm and optimism are re-kindled to create the future.
Is ‘create our future’ the same as ‘manifest our future’? The word ‘manifesting’ has become a bit commercialised, however as long as both are based in the idea that this life is a co-creation, we are co-manifesting with the divine, the cosmos, spirit, universal consciousness (for want of better words) I’m ok. It is also why Gratitude is an essential part of manifesting!
Remembering to be grateful for what we have today before embarking on requests for tomorrow. My dearest god daughter reminded me recently that when she prays, she starts with saying thank you for all the wonders in her life, her children, husband, family, health, job etc. and then adds her prayer/wish. So with that in mind here is a Manifesting Spread that intrigued me.
The first four cards of an eight card Manifesting Spread…..
The Sun crowns, the Hierophant roots, support two Wands & Temperance
1. What does my highest self truly want to manifest?
The Sun …I always think of the Sun being a card that encourages us be our full expression, to fully express ourselves out into the world. The Sun has a yang masculine energy, a feeling of energy radiating out to nourish and bring every living thing into life. It is certainly life enhancing! The card portrays a naked child riding a white stallion, no hands, no bridle. He is riding from a grey stone wall with sunflowers waving in the background. He’s over the wall and full of renewed energy! He shines, he is full of optimism and positivity to express himself out into the world!
2. What obstacles or limiting beliefs?
Two of Wands, representing a choice in fire, creativity, inspiration, exciting options, choices that may be out of our comfort zone. As a limiting belief perhaps we don’t believe we have exciting ones? Perhaps we are being encouraged to make choices out of our comfort zone.
3. What intention should I focus on to bring what I want to manifest to life?
Temperance. Temperance, patience, trust. Trust that divine guidance will give sign posts, show the way….you don’t have to be so proactive, or reactive. I always think with the Temperance card we are being encouraged to cool our emotions (fear, self doubt, dissatisfaction) and allow a space for the universe to ‘do its thing/turn up somehow’. After all it is a co-creation. And that by holding steady in temperance (instead of all that pushing forward, wanting, chasing) there the satisfaction of a deeper connection with divine and ourselves with the promise of a new dawn. Peace, patience and Trust …and perhaps in my case adopt a more temperate life style!
4. What first step can I take toward manifesting this……
The Heirophant represents moral purpose, partnership, traditional values, the wisdom of our ancestors, the teacher, mentor.. a conduit between worlds, the passing on of wisdom, initiation. Remembering our marriage/partnership with the universe and what truly gives us purpose. In my case reading Tarot.
6 of pentacles, 4 of swords, 9 of swords, Death…
5. What signs will I receive when manifestation is on its way…
Six of pentacles, the card of ‘what you give so you receive’, the card of reciprocity, karma, like the Justice card, cause and effect, the scales represent fairness and finding the balance of exchange of energy and money, it speaks of community, charity, generosity, of having enough to give to others, of receiving in return for what we give. It doesn’t have to be about material gifts or money it can be about literally giving our energy, our time and presence.
6. What outside assistance is available to help me manifest…..
Nine of swords – anxiety, regret, stress, worry. The nine of swords is the ultimate stress card I find, especially stressing about past regrets. Or just stressing because we live in such speedy lives. Its message is all that is behind us, see the swords in the card, stop dwelling on it, certainly absorb the lesson. So many times our greatest gifts and learnings come out of our failures. Hence the saying no pain no gain. This card says address what needs to be addressed….avoiding it will give you sleepless nights for sure. I suppose the above is all the reasons for having a tarot reading?
7. Where can I focus my gratitude to amplifying this more
Death, end of an era, beginning of a new, the card of transformation. The king is dead long live the new king. Life is too short, friends are dying, get on with it. Focus gratitude on the end of one era and the beginning of another, death, transitioning, transformation….the cycle of the dragonfly, a symbol of life after death comes to mind. Are we being asked to let go of our past iteration, past identity and embrace a new one for a new era.
8. How can I pay forward what I receive from this manifestation? –
Four of swords. Take time Out, Pause, meditate, know thyself, align to truth. live with Integrity.
In short, my highest self wants to full expression, get excited about the choices ahead that are out of my comfort zone, don’t be impatient embrace Temperance, the middle way. First step remind myself of my purpose to be of service to others via Tarot, reciprocity will unfold, focus gratitude on an era that is now over, shedding the old Sue to birth a new era, pay forward by taking time out, pause, tune into yourself and align integrity.
Come and try a tarot reading to manifest what you want in 2026…we can do the reading online also if you can’t get to battersea. Hey ho.