l Sometimes when we look at our lives as a whole it can be pretty overwhelming. Trying to balance our everyday obligations with a life of well being can be challenging to say the least. Work, relationships, money, health, and personal growth on all levels require constant attention and conscious action/non-action. Sometimes things run smoothly while other times we feel the sacrifice.

l There may be that thing called “perfect balance”, though for most of us it proves to be illusive. All in all, it still is a good thing to aspire towards. The journey offers us the opportunity to develop our skillful living skills. Hopefully we take the offer.

l We know that the tarot can and does assist us in clarifying goals, situations, people and a myriad of other concerns, but how can we work with the cards and fine tune the energies of a particular card in a given situation?

l Identify a specific area of your life that you feel needs adjustment, and separate that area from the other aspects of your life. Of course, we know that all things are interrelated and one area affects the rest, though for the purpose of this exercise we are going to pull out the issue and isolate it.

l Go into meditation asking for understanding on the issue at hand. Ask that the proper card that can identify the energies of the situation as it is now be shown to you. What is the card telling you? How do you feel about the information you receive? Next, ask for the right card to come forth that would be best in changing the energy of the situation. How is this energy different? How can you work with this new energy?

l Remember, we are not trying to fix anything; we just want to be aware of a new energy level that we can allow into our lives. By flowing into this new energy field we shift our vibrations, thus finding new avenues, ideas, and understanding of the situation. When we raise our vibrations above the situation we are guided to right action or right non-action, and the situation starts to correct itself.

l I prefer to use the Major Arcana’s when doing this exercise due to the fact that I can work on the archetypical personality level. Though the Minor’s are not to be discounted, so if you feel drawn to work with them, follow your guidance and do so.

Victoria Gross