This is the first tarot reading I ever did on Infinity Network.  The reading was for the group overall and it’s impact.

I used a 10 Card Tree of Life Layout.

This reading was initially one of the primary motivators for me to stay involved, other than the people within the group that I have grown to love.

I think it represents Infinity Network nicely thus far.

June 10, 2010
10- group/ plan at present, external circumstances.

Hanged Man: he is upside-down in this life, material concerns are not his. His weight suspends from the rose in the center of the cross of elements, as his center of gravity is dependent on the guidance of the spirit rather than material needs. His head, the center of intelligence, is brought down to earth, where the light of spiritual guidance that envelopes it may shine in the darkness of his own ignorance. His clothes are rainbow colored to show that his higher self shines through the whole spectrum of his affairs. The patchwork pants show that he is aware that each part of life, and each individual, is just sections of the WHOLE. Gaining understanding that life is a just a reflection, a stage on which life is acted out as a cosmic play. Self sacrifice, especially in the sense of work done for others without reward or at the expense of lower desires.

 

9- lies behind the situation, not immediately obvious- hidden motivation or worries.

Virtue: independence

Vice:  idleness

9 of Discs: Prudence- A large figure 9 is reached by 9 discs, suggesting stepping stones, across the river. The darker stones in the front suggest relative ignorance, but get lighter as they move towards their destination, showing that knowledge is gained in stages.

 

8+7 are paired as the Mind Sphere

 

8-position of mental functions, communication and learning, what is affecting the mind most at the time

8 of swords: Conflict- 8 swords cross and pierce each other, drawing drops of blood. The
background is muffled. The lower circle is that of the lower mind, when it rejects opposition it can prevent itself from being the reflection of the higher circle, or higher mind.

 

7-seat of emotion or desire:

Queen of Cups: Contemplation- She is water of water, the creative essence of self. She is represented by the eagle, the winged creature symbolic of water. The full moon mirrors the sun and is above the sea in all its depth and beauty.

 

6- heart center: influence of higher self/ purpose on circumstance:

2 of discs: Unity- The figure 2, made of rose stems, bears a white rose for purity and divinity, and a red rose for earthly nature, representing the union of the pure desire of the spirit with the personal desire of self.

 

5- shows direction the revolutionary part of self operates, traditionally associated with fear, or bad habits that need to be dropped- unrealized destructive force, but also can highlight positive aspects of the base of operation:

The Fool: symbolic picture of divine spark, the ancient child soul of man. Shown before the fall of Manifestation, playing with the symbols of the elements as if they were toys. Symbolizes the EVOLUTIONARY journey through life. Can also show the folly of proceeding on a course
of action while ignoring likely pitfalls.

 

4- Center of Stability and How you rule your own kingdom, base of operation.

King of Swords: Intuition- He holds the sword as a lightning or energy conductor. He is alert, even tense, on a throne of feathers above clouds of illusion in windy, lightning filled sky. The king shows the highest level of mental functioning and “flash” of intuition.

 

2+3 are Paired as the Sex Spheres

Female is sphere of formation Male sphere is condition before formation

 

3- sphere of feminine principal, infuses everything we believe we are& how we experience the world. Basic formation of journey:

8 of Discs: The figure of Mercury has constructed the 8 out of metal with a hammer and chisel. Sparks fly from the blows of the hammer, holes in 8 are representation of the suit of discs. The chessboard background and Mercury’s physical labor suggests mental skill being applied to physical tasks and work.

 

2-Sphere of masculine principal, outward moving force- what is aimed for on other levels and spiritual/ magic aspirations:

4 of Wands: Completion: 4 wands form a square, within which the 4 is perfectly fit, indicating completion according to design.

 

 

1- The Alpha and Omega, beginning and ending- shows root cause and gives pattern to the reading.

Queen of Swords: Reason- Red hair to indicate vibrant activity, dressed in blue to symbolize intelligence. Symbol of alchemy on her throne to show that her reasoning encompasses all levels including qualities of the soul and compassion. Her power leads to truthful analysis and faith in the evolution of self and self mastery.

 

 

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