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Past

Ace of Cups

“My Cup Runneth Over.”

• You are clearly blessed; joy and fulfillment are yours for the taking. But don’t wait too long, for such moments can be fleeting.*
• Like the mythical cauldron of rebirth and renewal, the Ace of Cups offers love, peace, and healing. The witch on the card might be a village wise woman or she might be the goddess herself in disguise. There is no way of knowing. But if you are smart, you will accept the cup she offers you; it will almost certainly contain something powerful and amazing, and it will probably be just what you need in that moment. Drink deep while you can because such gifts are rare and fleeting, and there is no telling when such an opportunity will come along again.*
• Things to consider: The Ace of Cups is a fabulous card, representing a gift from the universe. There is no way to predict the form such a gift will take, but because it is a Cup card, it may well involve emotions and the spirit. Keep yourself open to grace and possibility, and when it appears, don’t let it slip past. Consider yourself blessed.*

Present

Knight of Pentacles

“Slow and Steady Wins the Race”

• I have all the tools I need for a prosperous and successful future.*
• A young knight sets off on an adventure. You can see he isn’t in a hurry and he has packed all his tools so he is prepared for whatever lies ahead. The Knight of Pentacles, like all the knights, is about forward movement of some kind. Unlike the others, however, the Knight of Pentacles never rushes in. He plans out his goals and his approach, and he does his research to be sure of his path before he takes even one step. That doesn’t make him any less powerful, however, just slower and more methodical. This can be a good thing, especially if you have a tendency to get carried away. The knight’s energy is strong and sure, and no less an instrument for change than the other knights–just more planning ahead and less charging ahead, no matter what the obstacles are.*
• Things to consider: If this card represents you in the reading, it is a twofold suggestion. One, that it is time to make changes and move forward in your life. And two, that you need to do so cautiously and methodically, checking into all your options before making a final decision on which direction to take. Are you rushing into something too fast? This is a reminder to take a breath and slow down. Not moving at all for fear of getting it wrong? Then consider whether or not you have all your ducks in a row, and if you do, then take the firs step in a new direction, confident in your own ability to handle whatever comes. Keep your eye on the prize further down the road, starting with small steps if that is all you can do right now. If the Knight of Pentacles is someone else, then you can probably depend on this person to help you get where you want to go. Just try to be patient because it isn’t going to happen overnight!*

Future

Seven of Pentacles

“How does Your Garden Grow?”

• As a certain point in any endeavor it is good to stop and take stock, but sometimes all you can do is wait for things to come to fruition.*
• You’ve planted the seeds and tended the growing shoots to the best of your ability; now all you can do is wait and see how things turn out. The Seven of Pentacles isn’t about making more effort; the time for that has past. Now is when you take a good look at what you’ve accomplished and assess it as thoughtfully as you can. Are the results what you hoped for? Will your efforts continue to grow and prosper? Only time will tell for sure, but the Seven of Pentacles is an indication that you are getting close to seeing what harvest your hard work will bear.*
• Things to consider: Do you have any long-term projects coming to fruition? Have you been waiting for something important? Odds are, this card means that you are getting close. But resist the urge to push hard in the hopes of making things happen faster–it won’t help, and it might hurt. If you are on the verge of something, you may need to be patient and wait to see what happens. But the Seven of Pentacles is a good sign, so you might want to take a deep breath and try to relax.*

Overall

• I am blessed. The knight is offering a pentacle, which will come in fruition. The knight is also flying over a farm, and I am harvesting with seven of pentacles behind my back. The cat is playing with the pentacle, and I am too focused on the grape instead of looking at all the pentacles behind. Take in a bigger picture. And also, think about the farm.

*From <Guide to the Everyday Witch Tarot>