Three
Mothers Tarot Divination
The
Three Mothers (Maiden, Mother, Crone) are not just symbols of the
cycles of growth upon the Earth, they also represent phases we
physically go through, cycles of events within our lives.
Sometimes
we are uncertain as to where we actually are in a cycle of events.
This can be frustrating and depressing. We may have to endure until
the completion of the cycle, but it's comforting to have some idea of
where you are in that cycle. If you are observant, wise enough to
seek guidance, and willing to make changes, however painful, you can
often shorten the cycle.
This
divination ritual (which uses tarot cards) is best done during the
waxing or Full Moon, but in a pinch can be performed any time. If
performed during a Crescent Moon, it will predominantly point out the
root beginnings of the cycle, possibly what started the events in
motion. The Full Moon will tell you how the events went, or will go,
during the height of the happenings. The Dark Moon reveals the
outcome or ending of the cycle.
Spread
a nice cloth on a table where you can sit and spread out your tarot
cards. Light a white candle on each side of your working area. Burn a
good divination incense. If you use charcoal and a burner, add
mugwort to the incense. Sit for a few moments with the tarot cards in
your hands. Breathe out all negatives, and breathe in positive
energies.
Shuffle
the cards three, six, or nine times, while thinking strongly about
the cycle of events you wish clarified. Six and nine are multiples of
three and therefore powerful. Divide the deck into three piles from
left to right. Tap each pile three times with your fingers and chant:
One
for the Maiden, free as the air;
One
for the Mother, lovely and fair;
One
for the Wise One, in her dark hall;
Harken,
Great Ladies! Listen to my call.
Turn
up the top card on the left-hand pile. Think carefully about it, as
this card represents what set the cycle in motion. Turn up the top
card on the center pile; this symbolizes the full-blown activity of
the cycle. Turn up the top card on the right-hand pile; this is the
ending, the winding down of the cycle. From these three cards you
should be able to determine where you are in the cycle of events.
If
you feel you can endure through the rest of the cycle, you need do
nothing further. If, however, you wish to change or end the cycle,
you will need spiritual guidance as to which steps to take. In this
case, turn up another card on each pile, moving from the left to the
right. These revealed cards should give you clues as to what action,
if any, to take.
It
is a good idea to make a note of the cards you turned up, in their
proper order. In this way you can think about the things you need to
do or change, and refer back to it if you have questions, or as
things begin to unfold.
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