The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

Abundance comes in many shapes and sizes. Don’t overlook the blessings you have and what comes your way, simply because it doesn’t look the way you wanted. Sometimes what you want isn’t what you need. And what you need is surprisingly wonderful when you take time to notice it.

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Be mindful of your shallow thoughts and how you judge situations based on appearances. There’s more to every person and situation than what’s on the surface. Beauty that’s only skin deep will not be there when you need help or someone to lean on. Sometimes you need to break your mold of what’s perfect in order to discover the ideal person or situation.

Being drawn to something in mind and body may bring moments of enjoyment and satisfaction. But without adding the connection and purpose of spirit, the attraction maybe fleeting. What’s beautiful to look at from afar, may not be so pleasant when you’re up close and personal. So don’t leave your judgement on the cover and take time to look inside at the story to be shared. Continue reading →

The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

There’s no need to fall on your sword, it is not your fight! Please stop feeling you have to be part of the struggles around you. Focus on your plate and forget about the rest of the table. You don’t need it, you’ve been through your challenges. Now is the time to relax, focus and let go of the stress others are trying to heap onto your shoulders! If you must, take your assignments to a different location and get away from the negativity.

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Consider the meaning behind the Swords:
They represent Strength & Weakness, Endurance & Struggle, Respect & Animosity.

If you allow others to manipulate you and pull you into their fight, you’re giving them permission to take your strength and create worry and struggle in your life. That negativity generates anger, stress and attracts more of the same kind of energy into your world. You’ll begin to hold animosity toward them for having brought you into this. And they’ll start holding animosity for you because you’re not saving them. Haven’t you been through enough struggles already? Continue reading →

The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

You may feel out of sorts today, but don’t worry. Someone is trying to get you to look at things a little differently. Maybe you didn’t see the low hanging fruit and thought you had to do more than you need. You could be making things harder than they need to be. So relax a little today and take your time doing your work. You’ll be able to fill all your baskets with best picks from the garden. It’s a day to work smarter, not harder.
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The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

Don’t let the news of the day swallow you up. There’s no reason to let it overwhelm you or consume your attention. It’s a distraction from the real work you need to be doing. Stay informed and speak out against injustice, bigotry and intolerance. But don’t make this your fight. Support those with boots on the ground and you’ll be able to help the right side win the day and you’ll keep yourself out of harms way.

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Remember yesterday when the battles were raging? Well they’re still going and you still don’t need to be involved. Nor do you need to distract yourself by becoming embroiled in other battles that are a long way away and only barely touch your world. Remember “you can’t fix stupid”. Nor can you force others to change and see things your way. 
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Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Things are spotty at best. A leopard can’t change their spots. But your instincts are spot on! Keep cool and don’t fan the flames of war, especially since it doesn’t involve you. There’s only one person you should share your gut instincts with and make sure you let them know your insight is only based on gut feeling. But you felt they might want to be aware of the possibility of the deception going on. Then get out-of-the-way and don’t mention it again. This isn’t your fight. And there’s a lot more going on than you know.

Additional Insight:

There’s a battle going on, and you’ve seen it playing out around you. It’s not your war and you do not have a part to play in it. But you do have an interest in its out come. So you might want to share your gut feeling with the side you feel loyal to. 

But don’t make it out to be a sure thing. This isn’t intelligence you’ve gathered and facts that will bear out on the battlefield. Trust your gut instincts and share them with that understanding. You may have picked up on something your Generals haven’t noticed.
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The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

You are the one who paddles your boat and gives it direction. Don’t wait for others to tell you where to go or how to get there. Stand up for yourself and your goals. Don’t live out the dreams others were too afraid to accomplish on their own. This isn’t their life. It’s yours. Be strong and put forth the endurance to get where you want to be. Don’t be afraid to work for it.

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Reaching for your dreams takes work and effort on your part. No one is going to look at you and automatically know what you want to be when you “grow up”. No one can read your mind. You’re going to have to be brave and share your dream with others for their support. And no one is going to hand you your dream on a silver platter without effort from you.

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