{"id":23457,"date":"2020-12-01T01:10:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T05:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=23457"},"modified":"2020-11-29T21:48:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T01:48:43","slug":"a-tarot-spread-for-the-winter-solstice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2020\/12\/01\/a-tarot-spread-for-the-winter-solstice\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tarot Spread for the Winter Solstice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This Tarot journey awakens you to the ways in which you engage when you are challenged and called to move from the darkness of winter into the Light of promise and hope for what \u201ccould be\u201d. The imagery of the sunburst and the placement of the center cards being more closely framed within the Sun\u2019s flares call to the energetic flow between your lower (instinctual) self, your Higher (Divine) SELF and the necessary space of communication and dialogue that resides in your Middle (coalescing) s\/Self. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The outer Cards (2 and 3) hold the extremes of balance (you could think Equinox) and the opposing dialogue that is required to achieve a fulcrum of balance within Card 5. What is revealed are your tools of process as you transition into the mantle of Solstice Light anchored and guided by the knowledge of yourself in all of your parts of expression and being. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Card 1: Your Primal and Corporeal Nature<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card represents your most instinctual state. How do you protect what is most dear to you? What reserves lay hidden within you that strike in response to fear, threat and confrontation?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card indicates how you express this <\/span><\/span>\u201cfight or flight\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/span> response, and what you have crafted as your tools of exacting your will. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We have come from the veils of Samhain\u2019s gate. What have you gathered as the tools of the strength to protect your truths? <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Card 2: Your Place of Dialogue<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card represents the point of balance that acts as mediator and refiner of how you move through the world. It serves as the buffer and filter between you and your instincts of survival and reactionary response.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You have come to the place of resolution of your time spent seeking and honoring the wisdom of our Ancestors. Now, you must heed the lessons learned and find the point of balance in your interactions and the choices that are made. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What reminds you to pause, weigh and measure before reacting (survival)?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Card 3: Your Place of Dialogue<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card represents the point of opposition that serves as mediator and refiner of how you respond. It serves as buffer and filter between you and your higher knowing of what is productive for the highest good of all. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You stand at the Gate of Solstice Light. One foot in the dark eagerly awaiting the light and one foot placed just across the first flare of Sun\u2019s power. This card indicates the potential that may be accessed and where those gifts lay within. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What gives you a sense of hope and purpose? Where do you find the gift of right action?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Card 4: Your Higher and Divine Self<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card represents the part of your Being that is in communication and connection with the order and flow of the cosmos. This is your Divine nature and as such the creator\/ix of all that presents in your manifest experience. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card indicates where the gift of this dialogue resides within you and where it resonates most strongly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Where do you allow the Light of your Divinity to flow?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Card 5: Your Growing Light<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card represents the cresting and Fullness of Solstice Morning\u2019s promise of Illuminated and Brilliant return. Solstice is about the coalescence and collaboration of Light and Dark and the shifting of the scales so that one may hold more dominance. In this case it is the promise of longer days and the burgeoning of Sun\u2019s light, heat and strength. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This card indicates what will illuminate your Spirit, hope and intentions as you move forward towards the Summer Solstice. You stand fully in the mantle of Solstice Sun and the gifts that you now have awareness of and the potency of an informed choice as to how you will allow them to grow in the strengthening and healing light of the Winter Solstice. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What Light will you bring into the World?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Robin Fennelly\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>is an Elder within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span>\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>C<\/a>oven of the Mystic Path<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span>, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Coven of the Mystic Path<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015.
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: <\/span><\/span><\/span>A Journey to the Inner Chamber<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span>. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: <\/span><\/span><\/span>Teachings on the Path with Robin.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span> <\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin is the owner of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Holistic Embrace\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span>providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s Website<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.robinfennelly.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more info<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Tarot journey awakens you to the ways in which you engage when you are challenged and called to move from the darkness of winter into the Light of promise and hope for what \u201ccould be\u201d. The imagery of the sunburst and the placement of the center cards being more closely framed within the Sun\u2019s flares call to the energetic flow between your lower (instinctual) self, your Higher (Divine) SELF and the necessary space of communication and dialogue that resides in your Middle (coalescing) s\/Self. The outer Cards (2 and 3) hold the extremes of balance (you could think Equinox) and the opposing dialogue that is required to achieve a fulcrum of balance within Card 5. What is revealed are your tools of process as you transition into the mantle of Solstice Light anchored and guided by the knowledge of yourself in all of your parts of expression and being. Card 1: Your Primal and Corporeal Nature This card represents your most instinctual state. How do you protect what is most dear to you? What reserves lay hidden within you that strike in response to fear, threat and confrontation? This card indicates how you express this \u201cfight or flight\u201d response, and what you have crafted as your tools of exacting your will. We have come from the veils of Samhain\u2019s gate. What have you gathered as the tools of the strength to protect your truths? Card 2: Your Place of Dialogue This card represents the point of balance that acts as mediator and refiner of how you move through the world. It serves as the buffer and filter between you and your instincts of survival and reactionary response. You have come to the place of resolution of your time spent seeking and honoring the wisdom of our Ancestors. Now, you must heed the lessons learned and find the point of balance in your interactions and the choices that are made. What reminds you to pause, weigh and measure before reacting (survival)? Card 3: Your Place of Dialogue This card represents the point of opposition that serves as mediator and refiner of how you respond. It serves as buffer and filter between you and your higher knowing of what is productive for the highest good of all. You stand at the Gate of Solstice Light. One foot in the dark eagerly awaiting the light and one foot placed just across the first flare of Sun\u2019s power. This card indicates the potential that may be accessed and where those gifts lay within. What gives you a sense of hope and purpose? Where do you find the gift of right action? Card 4: Your Higher and Divine Self This card represents the part of your Being that is in communication and connection with the order and flow of the cosmos. This is your Divine nature and as such the creator\/ix of all that presents in your manifest experience. This card indicates where the gift of this dialogue resides within you and where it resonates most strongly. Where do you allow the Light of your Divinity to flow? Card 5: Your Growing Light This card represents the cresting and Fullness of Solstice Morning\u2019s promise of Illuminated and Brilliant return. Solstice is about the coalescence and collaboration of Light and Dark and the shifting of the scales so that one may hold more dominance. In this case it is the promise of longer days and the burgeoning of Sun\u2019s light, heat and strength. This card indicates what will illuminate your Spirit, hope and intentions as you move forward towards the Summer Solstice. You stand fully in the mantle of Solstice Sun and the gifts that you now have awareness of and the potency of an informed choice as to how you will allow them to grow in the strengthening and healing light of the Winter Solstice. What Light will you bring into the World? *** About the Author: Robin Fennelly\u00a0is an Elder within\u00a0The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path.\u00a0\u00a0 Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: A Journey to the Inner Chamber. She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: Teachings on the Path with Robin. Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin\u2019s Website:\u00a0www.robinfennelly.com Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW:\u00a0www.covenofthemysticpath.org Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website: For more info:\u00a0http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10007],"tags":[12669],"class_list":["post-23457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-divination-articles","tag-a-tarot-spread-for-the-winter-solstice"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23457"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23459,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23457\/revisions\/23459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}