I've been meaning to do some shadow work as I am in therapy. However, I still struggle a lot with repressed emotions, my inner child probably needs some work as well, many other reasons lol. I wanted to know kinda where to start, so I did a what, why, how, and where tarot spread.
1. What am I ignoring or suppressing?
The Empress reversed
I got from this that there is someone in my life who is very needy and takes too much, also pointed to financial and domestic strife, (I know who this is pointing to in my life though I'm not going to say here as that is a little too personal) I have been aware that I've been ignoring this for quite some time but there's a reason for it..
2. Why have I been suppressing this?
Three of cups reversed
My personal interpretation of this was that I believe this relationship card #1 was talking about has "gone too far" and I feel as if there's no good way to end things and I don't wish to cut ties with this person completely at all.
3. How do I overcome this?
Three of Pentacles
This is why I decided to post this because I am having trouble how this relates I'll put what the book I have said on it but if anyone has any insights that'd be greatly appreciated!
Anyways, the explanation of this card that I got is that it shows rewarding work such as a good new job or starting a business, there is no way to move up at my job and I'm not planning on leaving it anytime soon.. it also talks about improvement or work to the home, which I can kind of take this to answer my question as the how is I need to move out of my parents house since that is a big part of the issues I'm having, it's kind of a stretch though I'm not sure.
4. Where can I draw strength or get help from to overcome this?
Knight of Swords reversed
This one confused me as well, what my book said is that "stressful situations ahead," and that someone in my life is causing issues pretty much which ok yes I know but it had nothing about my question, again if someone who knows more than me has any insights they'd be greatly appreciated, it is not necessary though. I'm tired right now as I got off work late so I may do more research into these cards tomorrow to see if there's other interpretations out there.
Any ways thanks for reading! Blessed Be
Comments (6)
I feel like you've given a lot of context through your post & the comments.
It's time to address what's got you not feeling like your full self. It's like you're reserved and not ing in.
Do you stay in your room a lot? Or just stay in your own physical comfort spaces?
It almost feels to me like okay the fires out...but if I go back out there i'm going into another fire. Like there is always another problem. Do you try to keep the peace or don't want to stir the pot?
The 3 of pentacles feels like it's just time to collab and come up with solutions everyone is happy with. I heard the song "collaborate and listen". Everyone in this dynamic wants to feel seen and heard. But no one can literally see you or hear you if you don't come out and speak up. Also be willing to listen to them as well.
The knight of swords I don't see in reverse. Pointing to the left is past to me and the right is toward the future. This to me makes sense because it's at the end of the reading and we don't want to be going backwards. We want this resolved and headed in a forward direction.
I pulled clarifier cards just for this one card in particular and it's time to stop stewing on this other person. Communicate. Make fair and clear decisions.
Honestly feels like there's a lot of built up resentment and it's built up over time.
I hope this resonates but don't let me tell you your truth 🤍 Ty for the chance to tune in.
Thank you for your insights, that does kinda help me make more sense of things, I feel like I have been isolated but due to not having a car and all my friends being too far to walk/take the bus. I do need to work on communication but the other person is also not good in communicating feelings and it really has built up over time it's stressful stuff but I hope we can work past it together through collaboration and understanding each other. Again, thank you for helping me understand those cards better!
I am also beginning Shadow Work, however under my matron's guidance. If you have any questions or are ever confused about anything (especially when it comes to learning Tarot), please don't hesitate to send me a message :purple_heart: :purple_heart: :purple_heart:
Therapy is also shadow work. Give yourself credit :sparkling_heart:
Ah ok, idk tho I don't really talk to her about the stuff I should be talking about, I'm working on opening up to her more though
Reply to: Phoenix_is_lost
It can definitely take time. Be patient with yourself