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Post by Suzanne R Banks
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The Hermit – A Tarot Card Reading with Essential Oils
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He’s old, looks like he’s cold, and he’s on top of a mountain with a lantern. Notice how the yellow of the light and his staff jump out in this very grey card. He has taken one step at a time to reach the pinnacle of his wisdom. His lantern has shown the way. His lantern represents the wisdom he has gained through deep contemplation and life experience, and the acknowledgement of his inner light. His staff shows he has trusted his intuition, and knows that he can trust this part of himself.
When this card comes to you in a reading it’s about accessing your inner wisdom to guide you through this challenging time. It could also mean that in this time in your life, perhaps you need to look for a counselor or guide to help you find the right path for yourself.
It could mean this is a time for introspection and even isolation from the world so you can actually find quiet, to allow the divine intelligence of the universe to shine through you. This connection to universal energy may give you the space to find the inner peace you need right now. It is definitely a time to withdraw from the outside so you can turn your awareness inward to access the secrets of the multiverse. This can be a lonely life for the spiritual warrior and often very devoted spiritual people to find solace in being alone. It is in this state of being quiet, that the soul can soar in all directions of the space-time continuum. This is the great philosophical card of the major arcana.
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Could this mean you are the wise person in someone’s life right now? Perhaps you need to become aware that your wisdom can help others and it’s time to share your light with the world. Are you a light worker that has hidden away from the world because you feel you are inadequate? It’s time to claim your place in the evolution of humanity and allow your wisdom to flow!
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SO what essential oils could we use to access this state of calm, inner peace and spiritual enhancement?
1. Open The Bottle and Take a Huge Whiff
Black spruce – expansion of higher consciousness (my new fave oil)
Frankincense – deep breathing, meditation
Sandalwood Indian – the classic spiritual oil
Marjoram – relax, be calm
The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in
2. Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!
“I Am Willing”
Gain courage to look within –
Black pepper 1 drop
Petitgrain 2 drops
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“Meditate”
Slow down your breath and just be –
Frankincense 2 drops
Peru Balsam 1 drop
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“One Step at a Time”
Start your process of inner evaluation slowly o it doesn’t freak you out –
Vetiver 1 drop
Mandarin 2 drops
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas.
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I wish I knew more about Tarot cards. I have a set but have never really sat down and studied them. Perhaps that might be a good winter project for me. I have started using more essential oils thanks to you.
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Hey there Suzanne,
This is one of your most interesting posts. When EvieC and i were kids and living together in the usual student/youth share house we decided to learn the Tarot. We bought each other beautiful decks, mine has sci-fi/fantasy pictures in blues and purples and became quite adept at doing it over a couple of years. It was fun and informative.
Did I read talk of an upcoming book?
Portia xx
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Hi Suzanne,
Another great post! I don’t do tarot cards very often, maybe just four times a year or so. The relevance of the cards to immediate (and long term) issues is often uncanny and the readings have helped me deal with some pretty serious problems in the few years. Thank you for your great explanation of the Hermit and the new formulas too.
Azar xx
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Hi, Suzanne R Banks,
I am tarot card reader but not professionally. So, I have not any experience about essential oil fragrance with tarot card reader. This post tells us that, use of oil when you read tarot card because it affects your tarot card reading. It is a nice post for me when you told me what is the effeteness of fragrance when you read tarot card. Please give me some useful answer. So, I can start this technique when I read tarot card.
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