Pre-Pathfinder Reading for Celia, Space Archaeologist Hacker ft. the Starchild Akashic Tarot (and a one card cameo from the Linestrider Tarot)
Companion Music: You - dodie, Leave A Trace - CHVRCHES
I decided to switch things up and use my old Gunslinger spread for Celia today, since I wanted to get clear on what she’s about as much as where she’s headed and needs to do. So let’s dive in, this one’s going to be a bit much:
Issuing Your Challenge: Nine of Wands - You would love to be as ready to defend what you are doing as some of your companions are. Truth is, your resolve has been wavering for awhile. You want to hold the line, but you’re also worried that in your weariness you already crossed it yourself.
Ten Paces: Two of Crystals - You’re still wavering on what is this you. All your mental effort is really on staying balanced, never mind where you’re tottering off to in the meantime.
Stand-Off: Nine of Swords - (What’s with the Nines? It’s almost like you’re approaching the end of something.) Your fears and your anxieties are your best allies right now. Lean into that a little more. Sometimes we feel the urge to be cautious for a reason.
Taking Aim: Queen of Wands - You know, for someone who is supposed to be so very driven and independent and sovereign... the Queen of Wands is not often depicted alone. She’s got at least one dark animal with her at all times.
And, like, I am generally against reading court cards as people. Just as a rule. But I am getting an Irkalla vibe here. And her hound(s). And her “champion.”
Pulling the Trigger: Knight of Pentacles - We’re just challenging all my “I don’t read court cards as people” things today. He’s making things difficult. Not who he is now, I think we can acknowledge that he’s not the same person any more either, but who he was. You have emotions at play here that aren’t even yours, it’s a weird cocktail and no one can really blame you for feeling less than certain.
BANG!: Two of Swords - Oh darling, you can’t defend your side if you haven’t chosen one yet. Heed the red flags, the fears that keep cropping up and playing with your mind. You’re scared for a reason. Other people are scared for you for a reason. Let that shit guide you.
Gunslinger: Ace of Pentacles - It’s up to you to forge your own new path. No one is going to do that for you. You’ve got potential, but you need to make your choice and walk the road you chose. That’s even more important than holding the line.