A Ghost in the House, Tarot Spread

Sometimes we find ourselves living with "a ghost from our past". The ghost may be a person from a long ago love affair, a loved one who has died, a friend we are estranged from.

The "ghost" can continue to "haunt" us for so many reasons.. that only we know. It's important to let the ghost go; to "set them free", free from our minds and daily thoughts and dreams or even nightmares they may give us.

Here is a Spread that I have found helpful.

The reason you still have your "ghost " in your house.. the 2 of Wands.. You stand at a beautiful column, holding onto it for support (almost for "dear life!".. You have a fear of releasing this memory and continue to cling to it for comfort.. even though along with the comfort, come some unhappy memories of mistakes and things that could never be.

What you need to "set free" along with your ghost... The King of Swords.. your ghost holds a sword.. this represents the problems in your relationship ... He (she) was prone to violence and very controlling.. problems prevailed with this person. Cut him/her free.. release the invisible chains that still hold and pull you to them..

One last thing to learn from your "ghost in the house" as you move through the mists and fog which will carry them away... the 5 of cups.. It's okay to mourn people from your past, certainly those who have died and are truly gone from our physical lives. Sometimes it's harder to mourn those who played a part in our earlier lives but can never "come back into them as they were." Memories often paint people in a prettier light.. erasing the imperfections and faults.. replacing them with only the beautiful parts of their souls and bodies that we remember fondly.

Learn from the lady in the 5 of cups.. don't cry over spilled perfume.. leave the 3 overturned cups in your past, where they belong.. turn away from them and look to the two full cups before you... Put all of your energies... into your present and future.. Nourish the relationships you have now.. We all ponder the road not taken.. and its okay to acknowledge our old lovers once in awhile, maybe when we hear that special song.. or see that old movie.. we can even shed a tear or two.. then, its time to embrace those close to us now.

Tarot Meditation:

Take the Death Card, place it on a table, Light a white candle
Find the Tarot card that represents you (for me, the 9 of Pentacles)
Choose a Tarot card to represent your "ghost person"... ie. Magician, King of Swords, etc.

Say your goodbyes to your ghost.. and think about your present and future.

Jennifer

Tarot and Traveling back to the past

My love affair with Tarot cards began over 20 years ago. Learning about Magic, Illusions, Telepathy were great experiences for me. After dancing all of my life, and teaching dance, the world of Magic was intriguing. On my Magical path, I found the enchanting Tarot cards.. they spoke to me.. as deeply as dancing always has. Tarot cards are a pathway to deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.. The cards help me everyday..

I find, that as I get older and grow as a person, that my past plays a tremendous role in my present and future. Our life experiences teach us.. hopefully the good and bad in our lives.. from the most joyous events, to the most tragic ones.. are stepping stones to prepare us for each day of our lives. I know that mistakes I have made.. have enabled me to help others when I read and counsel them. When we experience heartaches and loss we can be more empathetic with others who may be going through similar situations. The Mentors of the Tarot, the Hermit, Emporer, High Priestess, Hierophant.. all are there to guide us. We can look back, with the 6 of cups.. and remember our childhood friends.. who grew with us.. and hopefully we can re-connect with some of those from our past.

In writing my blog, I hope to share my love of Tarot and my life experiences with others.. and in turn, maybe they will share with me and we can learn and grow together as we go down our individual paths .

Jennifer