what does it mean if the same card keeps appearing in a spread no matter the question? i get the high priestess constantly and to a lesser degree, the swords, 9-10 in particular.
That’s what I call I call them. Usually when the same card appears it means it’s trying to get a message across to you. Either about the past, present, or future. The position of the card in the spread is typically the tool for figuring this out. However, regardless, when this occurs, pay attention and look deeper--this is your subconscious trying to send you a very important message.
Questions to ask yourself when the same card or suit appears
Am I truly understanding the meaning and symbols of the card?
Am I asking the same question over in over again in different ways looking for another answer than the one I was given?
Is the message of this card somehow engrossed to involved in my reality?
If it is the 1st or second,
then your deck could simply be telling you to “Use your intuition more, I have Explained this already and I am burnt out or stressed by you beating this issue to death.”
EX: The Present Position:
1. 9 of swords or Ten of Swords:
Are you or someone you are reading for suffering from anxiety or dealing with a painful ending of some sort?
2. 9 of swords or 10 of swords in the advice position:
You or the querent need to take the card’s advice. 9 of swords= face your fears. 10 of swords= End something. Start fresh.
3. 9 of swords or 10 of swords in the outcome position:
This is a prediction: You or the querent will be dealing with anxieties or painful endings.
Represent the element of air and the planet Mercury. All that corresponds with the mind. The sword suit indicates all things dealing with the mind, mental pursuits i.e speaking, reading, thoughts, studying, the general pursuit of knowledge. To have it continuously show up in tarot is echoing mental matters of the past, present, future, advice or general inquiries are overtaking you or the querents energies.
The High priestess is a major arcana and cannot be ignored:
You are being called to use my intuition more. She represents the unconscious, mysteries, wisdom. Hidden knowledge and secrets. Look at her, she is seated, her lips are sealed. She is silent. She tells you to be still. Look at the scrolls in her hand. She studies. She tells you to do the same. There are things you do not know that will be revealed in time. In order to connect with her, you have to be meditative, contemplative, receptive, patient, and intuitive. See if applying any of this helps clear up the confusion surrounding your stalker cards.
