The Hands, The Harvest, and The Sky

Nine months ago, on a still February morning, I sat in a greenhouse with a French psychic whose words catalyzed an epiphanic shift in my life. I’ve referenced elements of her reading in numerous journal entries, conversations, and several of these blog posts. The guidance from that morning set off a chain reaction that was uncomfortable, mentally strenuous, and incredibly profound. 

So, last week when my roommate Kiki offered to read my Tarot, I all but shouted no in her face. Of course, saying no is always solicited, but I surprised myself with how firmly I rejected the offer. The February reading had abruptly altered the trajectory of my thoughts, and my guttural response was one that aroused out of fear of change.

I reminded myself that I am in a completely alternate place, both physically and of mind, than I was then. Then, I reminded myself that with Tarot, you get out what you put in. The answers we receive are of our own internal interpretations. So, I cleaned my room, lit some candles, and set my intention for clarity.

Kiki’s morality, mindset, and affirmative nature holds a rather spiritual authority in my life. Going into the reading, I felt entirely comfortable within the highly vulnerable atmosphere. (If you know Kiki and get a chance to do a reading with her, I would definitely recommend it!)   

The big takeaways from my reading can be summarized in the words of hands, harvest, and sky. These symbols were visualized in all of my cards, while also symbolically representing the themes of achievement, comradery, the Now, and abundance. This reading was enlightening in the sense that it encouraged persistence, patience, and presentness. Good things are coming, but they are also here, in the now, happening all around us. My reading with Kiki provided me with the internal clarity I was looking for. 

Over the last few days, I’ve felt a burst of fulfillment. I found myself picking up The Power of Now, a book rich in tools that mirror many of the themes that Kiki and I talked about. This book is altering my thinking in real time. I've felt consistently present, and at peace.

Edging into this winter, I feel solidified in my ability to embrace change, and I look forward to cultivating my harvest, holding hands with those I love, and smiling at the sky (clouds and all!)