Power and Influence at Odds with Inner Truth ~ Tarot for 7 Jan 2017

Sometimes we’re faced with a choice when our inner truth outshines power and influence. Do we stand our ground, expressing our truth, or do we give it away to a power that is transitory in nature? The 2 of Wands, The Lovers, and the 6 of Swords comprise today’s tarot reading concerning our focus and decisions.

I’m going to begin with The Lovers, card 6 from the Major Arcana as significator for the reading. The glyph for Gemini appears at the bottom right hand corner, the rune for Ken or Kenaz on the top right, and the Hebrew letter Zain or sword on the top left of the card.

We see the two lovers, arms crossed behind a chalice in union with each other. Sexual union is indicated by the spear pointing downward into the chalice, projective and receptive energies as one. A red rose appears in the distance, a Star of David within, while a unicorn looks on in curiosity above. Her hair made of stones, she is Goddess, our ancient Mother, taking a consort to bring added dimension to her creation.

I draw Kenaz in a different way and the way this one is drawn reminds me more of the witch rune for woman which from the standpoint of the Mother influence, as the rune of openings, would be a similar interpretation for Kenaz. The 6th rune of the Elder Futhark, Kenaz as the torch purifies and awakens, strengthening well-being, as well as love and passion making it perfect for love magick.

The two remaining cards are from the Minor Arcana and represent the suits of Wands and Swords. Like in the Thoth tarot Haindl calls the 2 of Wands Dominion. The card depicts an old stone structure, a temple perhaps, reflecting a set of beliefs surviving amidst the ruin. Stone steps take the seeker through an archway and inside the temple. To the far right, another set of stone steps suggests a greater spiritual ascent, the interior past the archway hidden from view, an inner perspective perhaps revealed to the seeker.

The seeker has a choice to make as evidenced by the two crossed spears blocking the temple’s entrance. Does our dominion lie with the inner truth of self or the power and influence of the past? Do we give our spirituality over to others or do we look within in full awareness of Higher Self?  The path inside the temple appears easy while the path to inner truth reflects a tougher climb. The 2 of Wands asks which path will we choose?

The 6 of Swords is called, Science and is expressed quite differently than in other decks. Oftentimes it depicts a family traveling over water suggesting a journey of some kind. In the Thoth tarot it’s referred to as directed intelligence. Either way, where we place our focus seems to come through. In Haindl’s deck he creates a barren look, with a leafless tree or vine arising from the earth. An old man with flowing white hair  reaches down from above toward the 6 swords at the front of the card. Four point upward to Spirit while two point downward into matter or form suggesting balance that’s weighted on the feminine or spiritual aspect within.

Like the flaming spears on the 2 of Wands the choice the seeker must make is catalytic in nature. Hexagram 28 on the card is named Great Exceeding or Preponderance of the Great. It asks us to use our intuition to assess whether or not the transitoriness of power and influence¹ is worth the struggle brought by engagement, the drama of form versus the strength and peace of Spirit.

Hexagram 61, Inner Truth, on the 6 of Swords suggests we feel compelled to resolve the individual tension to know.²  I would suggest replacing to know with to remember what we know, but I’m sure it’s implied. We feel compelled to know the truth about everything, particularly when so much is unclear.

The reading’s numerology of five supports the fact that the world is about to embark on a new journey where the effects of unrestrained power and influence will be in full view for all of us to witness. Although many are awakening to their Source Presence, others prefer to exert power and control over others with potentially devastating effect.

Clearly the 6 of Swords suggests a more spiritual choice. Our intuition awakened with the torch of Kenaz, we choose the longer, more challenging path to awakening and ascension, the path of inner truth our choice over the path of power and influence. But in truth, it’s an easy choice to make.

And in the process, that inner truth will guide us to choose our battles, wisely moving around the distractions that will no doubt be tossed in our path. Consumed with their own glory, those in power will tell us everything we need to know.

Blessings to all

 

References:

1. Card 28. Bunnel, Lydia. Human Design, Rave I’Ching Card Deck
2. Card 61.  Bunnel, Lydia. Human Design, Rave I’Ching Card Deck