I had such a beautiful reading earlier...
Well I guess I'll be the first to post a full Symbolon reading, I did this one earlier today, and I was soooo in awe of how beautifully it turned out, that I couldn't help wanting to share it here, and also because it relates a little to my last post ***hey wait...don't run away! ...in a nice way!!!*** LOL!.
Btw, my deck literally sings to me!!! LOL! ..sometimes I look at a card and immediately a song starts playing in my head, (which is very frustrating cos sometimes I can't figure out the name of the song or who sings it ..and it bugs the hell out of me!) ..at other times I get a song for the overall reading. This has only just started happening since I've been using the Symbolon. My song here was "When a child is born" by Johnny Mathis
I used the 'Star of illumination' spread; (my 'general' version of the 'Rising star').
.............3.............
4 ----------------------5
......Significator.......
1------------------------2
..............6..............
1. Issue/influence
2. issue/influence
3. Outlook on the solution
4. Path to the solution
5. Path to the solution
6. Outcome
Well would you believe, for a 6 card spread ..I drew 4 majors! So the majors in conjunction with each other generated an additional 2 cards ..which I chose to look on as stepping stones.
Before I started I had already chosen "The Strategist" as a significator for the spread, as the image is evocative for me of the significant life losses I spoke of, ..this card was also my 'integration' card on the 'Rising star' spread based on my birth chart.
My Question; What would be the best strategy to help me move forward from the present position in my life?
Center card / The significator; "The Strategist" shows me considering my position in relation to the people in my life ..and also to those who have been taken out of the game (so to speak!).
Card 1./ Issue/influence; "The Wedding" this card is telling me that part of the problem at present is that I'm seeking my sense of security in life in relation to others ..instead of creating a sense of security within myself.
Card 2./ Isuue/influence; "The Jester" In spite of the fact that I usually love this cheery chap and his unconventional ways ..in this context I consider his presence to reflect me lacking a sense of belonging through loss of kin, thus leading to feeling like an outsider in my own life. One of the Jester's key words however is 'Deliverer' and in this position he forms a conjunction with the outcome card which just so happens to be "The Mother" thus generating the addition of the card "Deliverance" (how COOL is this system???!!!) ..indicating that a crucial step between the issue and the outcome is in leaving an environment of security in order to follow the path of individuation.
Card 3./ Outlook on the Solution; "The Angel" The rainbow and the golden bowl here seem to confirm that this path is a process leading to an alchemical transformation of sorts, and holds the promise of the journey being spiritually rewarding.
Card 4./ Path to the solution; "The Preacher" Here I am admonished to have faith, and to try to adopt a philosophical outlook and develop an inner attitude of serenity by getting in touch with my inner therapist, (or a worldy one who can act as a mirror ...the symbolon?!?). The preacher here forms a conjunction with the the 'outlook on the solution' card, "The Angel" ..generating the addition of "Pythia" as a step towards the solution ..given that Pythia is 'the priestess of the oracle' ..this may be affirming that the symbolon is indeed a perfect mirror by which my intuition can help me reflect in a more positive way on these life/death issues which can ultimately lead to spiritual development on my path of 'in'dependance.
Card 5./ Path to the solution; "Fortuna" The shower of blessings in this image, reminds me of St Therese of Lisieux's famed quote; "After my death I will rain down a shower of roses". - A reminder here maybe that life's painful pruning can lead to abundant fruit on the path of spiritual growth. The interpretation in the lwb urges, "..having confidence along the way that you will be guided by everything 'Good' in the heavens", and states "The Heavens are your therapy". Well with that, I can't help but remember many times in the past when I've derived such deep sustenance from an optimism inspired by trust in Divine guidance, as well as from such spiritual gifts as; intuition, inspiration, insight, etc.
Card 6./ The outcome; "The Mother" Wow!!! ..the direct interpretation from the lwb for this card in this position, stands in direct contrast to the issue cards; "You reach a homeland of your own, return home to your feelings..." "You find security in yourself"!!!!!! The shower of blessings from the previous card has gathered and arranged itself into a crowning halo of illumination (..maybe all my symbolon readings paying off!
) ..I find an ultimate sense of belonging in the awareness of being held in heaven's embrace, and in being intimately connected with the universal unconscious along with my own feelings and emotional/intuitive nature. I guess I learn how to nurture self reliance and inner security by drawing sustenance from Spirit/Faith.
While interpreting the outcome card for this reading, I suddenly started singing, "This comes to pass....when a child is born" ..yeah, I know it's an obvious choice seeing that the outcome is "The Mother" card, ..but I think it's msg may have been more of an exhortation/reminder not to count my chickens before they've hatched.
I found this whole reading uplifting and inspiring!
I know that posting readings is a little tricky because of their personal content, but I can't wait to read some symbolon readings done by others. I guess there are always safer questions to ask!
merrily.. merrily.. merrily.. merrily ...life is but a dream!