Bittersweet

The Bittersweet Spread

What is currently bitter in my life? (the things which cause sadness, don’t sit right or you wish you could spit back out) Death

Well…of all the cards to pull in this position. This card is applicable on many levels. It speaks to me not only of my current struggle to change direction, but also of the many deaths I have experienced in the past. At the moment, it’s causing me frustration because I know my situation is changing but I cannot see where it will end. There is currently not a safe ending in sight.

Death brings its own blend of bittersweet anyway. There are things which I have celebrated which have been tinged with sadness because my parents weren’t there to share it with me. Once Death has walked into your life, it can bring great transformation. It is very effective at making you question how you are living your life and what your real priorities are. In that way, it can be a catalyst for positive change. However, it does also bring with it a wistfulness, a longing for what might have been. When in the throes of Death, life can indeed seem quite bitter.

What is currently sweet in my life? (things which cause happiness, enjoyment and that you enjoy savouring) Aeon

It is interesting that this card follows Death. Aeon represents self-realization, it’s waking up to your true self. Is this the sweetness that comes after Death? Do we need these endings in our lives to help us learn more about ourselves and our potential? Death certainly taught me that I’m stronger and more resilient than I thought. It also showed me that I was wasting my life in a job I didn’t enjoy. Fast forward a few years, and I find myself in that position again. This card reminds me of the potential we have to create a different future. It brings clarity and the ability hear those subtle messages that lead us back onto the right path.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oracle of the Radiant Sun gives me Achievement today. This card represents the sun in Capricorn which is also its position on my birth chart. It indicates the achievement that comes from a steady, conscientious pace coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and duty. Today might be a day when I have to take responsibility for something or show commitment to a project.