Week of July 12, 2023: Cards and Contemplations

Jessica Abbott

Look for those who would help you, instead of themselves

II of Candles, XI Justice, VIII of Candles, X of Presents

Merry meet, dear readers. Before you continue, take note: Tarot is for everyone, no matter your walk of life. While the cards have their own singular meanings, tarot is also largely intuitive and the meanings can change; no two tarot readers read the same way. This is a generalized reading, so take only what resonates with you and discard the rest.

Planning can be an intensive process and isn’t always easy. The decisions you make here on out will decide which way the wheel will turn. Don’t decide blindly, especially if this undertaking is something that will have a large effect on you and others. There will be choices that are shrouded in darkness and to decide on a whim, with no knowledge on the other side, might help you-or will bring all that you’ve done crashing to the ground.Seek out those with expertise or experience in areas you’re unfamiliar with and really listen to what they have to say. Beware those who would try to whisper in your ear or influence you from the background; there are those who would try to profit off of your hard work without any doing any themselves.Especially be wary of this when you come to a stage where you’re on a roll, your plans unfolding before your eyes and your decisions coming easier—and quicker. Don’t let yourself be influenced unconsciously in the flood of ideas and decision-making.Your end goal will leave you comfortable, with everything you wanted to accomplish done and something for you to pass on to those who will come after-or protecting what you’ve got left.
I hope you find something for yourself in this reading, reader. May your days be filled with love and light, even when it all feels too much; and remember to always be kind. Merry part, and merry meet again! Blessed be.
■ Jessica is a graphic designer and member of the production staff at River County News/Better Newspapers, Inc. She has lived most of her life in Jerseyville, Ill., where she is a wife, mother, artist and graphic designer. While she has done readings for others, reading tarot, at the moment, is only a hobby. She can be reached at [email protected].