Hi franniee,
I plan to make a copy of this reading! I lost my FSC reading for Sezo and have to re-do it.
For my oracle I am using:
Nature's Pharmacy Deck. This is not designed as an oracle deck but rather gives various herbs and their medicinal uses. I have used it as an oracle before.
Alta
The Three Caskets Spread
1.
What I desire:
Passionflower
According to the card, the flower is so named because early missionaries (apparently oracle lovers) saw symbols of the Passion of Christ in its
complex structure. It has a delicately lovely colouration with a range of hues.
Medicinally the plant is used to ease pain and treat insomnia. The fruit is delicious and used in jellies.
Reading: what you desire is relief from old pains and wounds and to be generally more at peace. There is a spiritual aspect here because you feel that coming to terms with the griefs that we all accumulate in life will smooth your path to a more spiritual understanding of your life and those of others.
I think that there be an aspect of coming to terms with sacrifices for the sake of others that you have made in your life and which you now are wondering were worth the cost to your peace of mind. There are pesky thoughts which you wish to be rid of, and this is what you desire right now.
2.
What I deserve:
Angelica
The
flower is named after the Archangel Gabriel because it blooms on his feast day and its power was revealed by that angel during a terrible time of plague.
It was considered a remedy against witchcraft (and here I am thinking terms of evil-thinking directed against you) and the spread of infections. In general, a protective plant and heightens the immune system.
It even looks powerful to me with protective leaves curling around its stem and strong seed pods and flowers. It is also used to flavour jellies and has a pleasant aroma.
Reading: You deserve to be recognized for the person that you truly are, even when you shelter your many fine properties against possible hurt. You are helpful to others and have a pleasant manner especially to those weaker and needing you. This deserves to be more widely understood and appeciated.
Your general humour sweetens almost any situation and the Archangel Gabriel makes his presence known to you.
Interesting: the plant for 'what you desire' in general looks more delicate and prettier than the plant for 'what you deserve'. Could it be that you would almost rather be seen as one needing shelter rather than giving it? However, no matter, there is a strong overlap between the properties of the two.
You have a will to be both helpful and 'sweet-tasting' and it seems that you already have those properties but may not be recognized as having them/
3.
What I will get:
Elder
This
plant can also be used to make jellies (a common theme, do you make your own?), and is used against lung infections and against fevers. Can also be used to make Elderberry Wine, alcoholic enough but considered rather a ladies drink.
It is considered a plant of faeries and elves and you had to ask their permission before picking.
Reading: The image seems something between the first two for sturdiness versus delicacy. Certainly implies that you will always be recieved as a bit of a 'mixed message' for those with whom you interact. Not all sweetness and light, despite all those references to jellies, you will follow your own path, and if occasionally you have to be a bit 'poisonous' to get certain people or influences out of your life, well so be it.
You walk between worlds, sometimes feet resolutely on the ground and other times very aware of other planes even when you try and deny your own experiences. I also get, via the card progression, a very 'older and wiser' feel to the outcome.
Alta
