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This is the first tarot reading in my weekly blog series on Soul-Alchemy for my newest venture: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 ♾️. A sacred space dedicated to helping you 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆, and 𝑰𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆 your soul’s highest potential. A place where I intend to share spiritual truths to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and conscious creation.
Today’s tarot spread answers the questions inspired by The Alchemist’s Crucible blog post and video I recently uploaded. If you haven’t seen or read it and feel drawn to do so, I recommend doing so first… but if not, feel free to claim the energies here for your journey of growth and self-discovery.
Watch 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕´𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 on my channel:
https://youtu.be/Lja9DLgso_YAlways practice discernment when it comes to guidance:
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Card 1 (Past): The Raw Materials - Five of Pentacles, in reverse.
What is the past experience or challenge that led you to your current crucible?
The Five of Pentacles reversed signals the end of a period of hardship, poverty, and isolation. This card acknowledges the emotional and physical turmoil you have recently walked through, a time when you felt abandoned, unseen, or left out in the cold. But in its reversed position, this card is not a warning; it is a profound message of healing and recovery. It indicates that you have now found the support, faith, and inner strength needed to move beyond this painful experience. The raw materials of your crucible were a lack of emotional security and a feeling of being misunderstood. This card shows that you have already begun to mend and build a new, stronger foundation.
Card 2 (Present): The Crucible - Two of Swords, upright.
What is your current situation and your primary challenge?
The Two of Swords upright represents your current state of emotional impasse. It shows a moment of difficult decision, where you feel torn between two options, unable or unwilling to see the truth. This card represents the primary challenge of your crucible: the need to make a choice. It signifies an emotional standstill, where a lack of information or a fear of vulnerability is preventing you from moving forward. The Two of Swords asks you to lower your defenses, remove your blindfold, and face the difficult truth that is already present. This is the central point of your transformation.
Card 3 (Future): The Transmutation - Eight of Cups, upright.
What is the potential outcome of your inner work—the gold that you can create?
The Eight of Cups is the perfect card for your transmutation. It signifies a courageous and purposeful departure from what you've known, leaving behind what no longer brings you emotional or spiritual fulfillment. The gold you will create is the profound wisdom and freedom that comes from this powerful act of walking away. This card shows that by making a clear decision, you will find a deeper, more meaningful path that aligns with your soul's true purpose. You will not be running from something, but purposefully walking toward a more authentic version of yourself.
Card 4: The Shadow - Six of Wands, in reverse.
What are you being called to confront and integrate?
The Six of Wands reversed asks you to confront and integrate the need for external validation and the fear of failure. In its upright position, this card symbolizes public praise and victory. Reversed, it reveals a shadow side where you may struggle with self-doubt, fear of not being acknowledged, or a feeling that your achievements are not being celebrated. You are being called to find your victory within yourself, to not seek validation from others, but to find your sense of accomplishment and worth from your own inner fire and conviction.
Card 5: The Lesson - Ten of Wands, upright.
What is the spiritual lesson you have to learn from this experience?
The Ten of Wands upright is a powerful lesson. This card represents a heavy burden, a sense of responsibility you have willingly taken on. The spiritual lesson you must learn is to release the need to carry it all yourself. You must learn to delegate, to trust in the process, and to understand that you cannot walk this path alone. The Ten of Wands asks you to find a healthier balance between your purpose and your well-being. This is a lesson in sustainability and in knowing when to ask for help.
Card 6: The Reward - Three of Swords, upright.
What can you expect to gain from this journey?
The Three of Swords upright is a surprising reward, but a profound one. This card, often associated with heartbreak and sorrow, promises the gift of emotional clarity. The reward you will gain is the ability to face pain without being destroyed by it. You will gain a clear understanding of difficult truths, and the capacity to process them with emotional resilience. This card is a promise that your heart, though wounded, will be stronger and more clear-sighted as a result of your journey.
Card 7: The Unfolding - Page of Swords, upright.
This final card is a blessing and a message of where your journey will lead.
The Page of Swords is a message of new beginnings, truth, and intellectual curiosity. It signifies the start of a new quest for knowledge and a period of great clarity. This card is a blessing that your journey will be marked by honesty, intellectual bravery, and a passionate search for truth. It suggests you will be a perpetual student and a keen observer, and that your path will lead you to new ideas and a fresh, courageous approach to life.
The Overall Energy
The cards in this spread tell a story of profound transformation. They speak of a difficult past that led to a painful stagnation, a burden you willingly carry, and a sudden, yet necessary, breakthrough of truth.
The journey culminates in a new beginning, marked by intellectual clarity and a renewed sense of hope. This spread is a powerful confirmation of your path, showing you that the struggles you've endured were the crucible that will forge your wisdom.
I hope this spread serves as a roadmap for your inner work of self-reflection, awareness, acceptance, healing, and transmutation by providing you with guidance based on the questions inspired by this week’s verses from Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul.
Take what resonates and leave the rest, because only you know the context of your journey and can decide what is best for you.
Watch 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 here: https://youtu.be/_OkKdb6Ec0s
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