Tarot Spread - New Year 2009

1. What to Leave Behind in 2008 – Knight of Cups
This is a lovely card full of hope, fun and a growing emotional maturity. At first glance I thought – “oh no, I don’t want to leave love behind”. But of course, that’s not what it means at all. Or at least my take on it is that what we are being encouraged to let go of is the idea of a savior on a beautiful white horse ready to whisk us away to eternal bliss. We don’t have to give up the Knight himself, just the fantasy that he’s going to save us. Let’s try to look at him, or more to the point, our hopes, dreams and expectations realistically. Nothing, nobody and no situation will change our lives unless we take part in that transformation. In this spread, the Knight is moving to the right, towards the card representing what to take with us into 2009. He’s moving away from emotional immaturity and irrational delusions while stepping forward towards a new, more defined energy. One that doesn’t simply wish, hope and talk a sweet line, but acts, and acts with directed passion.

2. What to Take Forward into 2009 – Queen of Wands
After the dreamy energy of the Knight of Cups, the Queen of Wands is a shot of high powered electricity. Let’s take this energy into the New Year and get our internal lights really shining. Spiritual maturity, career growth and a general zest for living are some of this Queen’s gifts. We’re being asked to step into ourselves and stand (or sit) tall. This is a year to let the world know what each one of us is made of. Have confidence that being true to what you believe and directing yourself towards higher ideals, will lead to success, individually and as a society. It’s not about pushing yourself or your point of view on others, but rather about being sure that whatever anyone else is saying, thinking or doing it’s not a threat to who and what you are. Disagreements will surely arise, but there’s no need for winners or losers, one power dominating all. If each of us gets a grip on ourselves in our own simple ways, and acts within the truth of our souls rather than our egos, 2009 could be a powerfully transformative time.

3. Positive Path for 2009 – 8 of Wands
Clear and swift communication is key this year. Be it increased business networking, sharing with family, friends and neighbours or letting our governments know how it is we want our communities run. One way or another, it’s a year to get the word out. We’re forever sending our thoughts into the ether – emails, twits, live conversations, facial expressions, mind doodles of every kind. But so often we do it without consciousness, then appear surprised by how others respond. Take 2009 to seriously consider how you communicate, to whom you are communicating and what it is you’re trying to say. What you put out there is what’s going to fly right on back – and in my experience in greater quantities than what was first sent out. If we communicate a confused mess of passion, ego and ill-considered thoughts, the world will answer in kind. Let’s see if this year we can actively use the incredible new communication tools for good. And in our personal and professional interactions, stay true to ourselves and open to the messages being sent to us by others.

2009 is going to be fantastic. Let Love, Joy and Enthusiasm for Living fill your Heart this year and beyond.