Here is my reading for the year 2016!
"Wheel of the Year Spread"
[Only admins are allowed to see this link]Done with the Green Witch Tarot
1. What do I leave behind in the Old Year?[Only admins are allowed to see this image]King of Chalices
I'm leaving behind a role of benefactor, of looking after the comfort of others, stopping to be a "protector and provider" as the theme of this year and the Wisdom given show that I should concentrate on my household and not spread out. But this card could also indicate that I'm also leaving behind the need for receiving help, for being cared for and again with the Theme of the year, I see that I would be more like taking things in my hand and making things happen in my life using my basic instinct of survival.
2. What do I open up to in the New Year?[Only admins are allowed to see this image]16 The Wild Hunt / 4 of Wands
What will open up with this New Year is the casting down the way I've lived so part of that is what the King of Chalices was showing. It is the pruning in my life of all that isn't beneficial, the destruction of any protective "walls" I've built, walls of denials, walls of fear, which will happen as abruptly but that will be for my own good as it will set me free in the process and able to stand valiantly against any storm. I think that there can be also a casting down of old beliefs regarding the way life is to be lived, facing the truth, seeing through the gimmicks which again sets me free reinforcing the freeing of bonds coming out of the Nature card (theme card). I know this is all for good as the 4 of Wands implies it. It will bring good fruits, efforts rewarded and stability will be able to set in. It will bring me more joy in my life, help me celebrate life, bite into it, enjoy its blessings as I'm set free.
3. Key Opportunity of the New Year[Only admins are allowed to see this image]3 of Athames/ Ace of Pentacles
The theme continues here with the 3 of Athames. I'll have the opportunity to make a or decisions that will change the state of my life. The lady stands in front of her shack, will she just go on with things like they are or better her life. Will she do something about what is broken, what is disappointing? Like her I have the opportunity to do something, it is up to me. The Wild Hunt tells me that a great change for the best is the energy that will be available and that the change will be beneficial but for it to happen it will mean tearing down first and the 3 of Athames does mention the possibility of feeling some hurt in the process, that the decision even though it will be for the good as the Ace of Pentacles predicts, might be a decision difficult to make. The idea really is to breakthrough not to continue to live in the conditions I have so far, even if it is familiar (the shack is her home), even if it might hurt somewhere, it is better to leave my comfort zone, my way of thinking, the traditional patterns of what is thought to be the right thing, for a great renovation, that will improve my life greatly at the proportion of the Ace of Pentacles, a brand new beginning in the financial/material area of life, and I believe my work probably developing our ranch operation, making positive changes, more profitable ones. We'll reap the fruit of our labor.
The 10 of Pentacles being the advice/wisdom given by the Goddess, the improvement might include some remodeling of our house/and cattle operation. Also the swan of the 3 of Athames speaks of transformation for the better and with the 10 of Pentacles it could bring the renewal of relationship toward unity and happiness in the household, healing of hurts, moving toward a prosperous and secure family life.
This opportunity for improvement might come within the 1st quarter of the year.
4. Key Challenge of the New Year[Only admins are allowed to see this image] 9 The Holly King/ 9 of Pentacles
Visibly the challenge I'll face will be to find my way through the changes. Succeeding to see where my path ends up being after the clearing of the Wild Hunt… Which way should I go, how do I go about after such a drastic change. Where do I go from here after putting down old beliefs regarding the way of life. The changes will also lead to a spiritual growth and it might be challenging to know how to handle that growth or the pains that come with it. Could be also some challenge with the spiritual side of my life if like the theme of the year shows, I'll be driven by my natural instinct, acting to make things happen.
I asked how can I handle the challenge for the best outcome? The 9 of Pentacles was the answer which tells me that I have to face that challenge with self confidence, believing in my abilities to walk through the changes, to know which way to go, to make the wise decisions that will lead to success. To be confident that what happened, the tearing down, clearing up was for good. To acknowledge that I can handle this new direction in my life. Also, it tells me that I should enjoy the ride, look at the changes, see the good in them and feel content with what is accomplished.
The two 9 side by side tells me that this challenge will bring me full circle, what needs to be achieved will be.
5. Hidden concern [Only admins are allowed to see this image]2 of Pentacles
Deep inside there will be the concern of keeping the balance within the changes. Wondering if I will manage well what is done on material/financial level, probably trying to know how far to go, how much of a survival instinct I can follow without jeopardizing everything. How to keep everything together, how to be wise and street smart like the fox by the barn. Also i might be concerned by potential storms of life as shown in the sky of this card.
6. Deep Wisdom / Advice from the Goddess[Only admins are allowed to see this image]10 of Pentacles
The advice is to focus on the well being, happiness, security of my household. Time to concentrate all efforts on my loved ones who live around me and to place my household before anything or anyone else. Like the King of Chalices was mentioning I must leave my role of a philanthropic benefactor, who get involved with other people's well being to concentrate on my household.
The advice is also to work at improving things in my household, at achieving peace, joy (with the hummingbird) and security, working toward achieving financial prosperity.
This advice might hint about trying to refinance our mortgage, also to fulfill remodeling goals. Improvements that will benefit our household.
7. Key Theme of the New Year[Only admins are allowed to see this image]15 Nature/ 4 The Horned God
This shows a year that is more self centered and that is shown throughout the reading with the focus on my household. A year where I'll be led to use my basic, survival instinct. A year where I'm called to break free from bondages, from a set up way of life, dictated by the culture I've been raised into, by society… to live a free, natural life, like someone who would live off the grid, like that hunter. Living led by my natural instinct will be to focus on basic needs, to do what feel right instead of what is "said to be right", in harmony with nature instead of society. This talks also about making things happen, taking control, to obtain what is needed like the man setting up his trap and the Horned God show. Makes me think of a simple life, like the one lived by people who lived in the wild, with the law of Nature applying.
There's a sense again of lightening things up, of celebrating, of enjoying life (4 of Wands and the dance of the fauns going on in the Nature card) of doing away with the "prison's walls" of the Wild Hunt.
The Horned God tells me that it is the good side of Nature that will be at play. I will be led to take control but responsibly. I'll use my survival instinct but with the wisdom of the Horned God who cares for and who does things for the good and well being of those around him. I'll have the authority, power to make things better for my household, to bring fulfillment, to enjoy life to the full.
To be noticed:Four cards in the suit of the Pentacles
The Horned God (arcana 4)
Nature
This shows a dominance of the physical/material/financial aspect of life, a down to earth approach to life for this New Year. It shows also that stability will set in during this year in these domains. Earth energy will be the most at play