For Tarot Tuesday I wanted to discuss generosity and the benefit of offering services to others. I always look to align with those who strive to build and develop personal, creative, and professional relationships. You have probably observed that people who are enthusiastic and supportive of their peers' successes manifest abundant, vibrant, and creative lives for themselves. Being generous does not mean that you will lose what is rightfully yours, but instead you will gain what what is soulfully rewarding. Try this today: see how you feel if you set your mindset to generosity and support. Watch the people around you in awe as they blossom and mature. You may find that your day is much lighter. Through kindness, generosity, and support, you may find that you may build a valuable network of relationships that can lead authentic connections. Read about a card that you are most drawn to, or feel free to read about each to you explore different expressions of generosity. These interpretations examine cards that show generosity between people, so my hope is that these interpretations help you see how you can be a loving support system for those around you.
Six of Swords: Remain present for others through transition. If you picked the Six of Swords (the card on the left) your service to others is to be available to those going through times of transition. This card shows a man ferrying two people to a better place. Sometimes one of the kindest acts we can do is to remain present for someone when they are moving from one situation to another. Change can be a tricky thing - it means leaving behind familiarity and moving into unknown territories. Think of a time you went through massive changes - who was there for you? What would have helped make that transition smoother? Keep this in mind because you have the opportunity to assist someone in a challenging and tricky situation. One brilliant observation by author and tarot expert Rachel Pollack is that the Six of Swords is extremely silent. In considering the silent nature of the Six of Swords, your generosity can be to remain quiet and simply be an active listener. Sometimes just saying "I hear you" to someone can be the most effective method form of generosity there is. Additional suggestions to express generosity through the Six of Swords: participate in a Reiki share, smudge your home or a friend's home, offer to listen to someone vent, participate in or lead a group meditation, help someone move or travel, or share a meaningful crystal with someone. The crystal with this card is Dumortierite Quartz, which is used to connect with Spirit Guides, ease grief, restore mental powers, and develop patience.
Six of Pentacles: Share resources. If you picked the Six of Pentacles (the center card) your service to others is to be share resources. The Six of Pentacles shows a person sharing money to people in need. You will find that you profit the most by sharing resources and supporting other businesses. The most progressive thing you can do to mobilize your own prosperity is to support your community’s prosperity. Connect two people who can help each other out, collaborate if you have a solution to someone's nagging issue, and help to develop other people's prosperity. You will find that by helping others manifest their dreams your own may come into fruition as well. Think of a project or time in your life when you needed help - who did you ask for help and why? Keep this resourceful person in mind and consider who it is you can be resourceful or charitable to. Additional suggestions to express generosity through the Six of Pentacles: practice "pay it forward" by paying for the person behind you in line, gift a book to someone, plug a close friend’s business, donate to a charity that is important to you, refer someone to a job, write someone a recommendation, or share food with someone. The crystal with this card is Unakite Jasper, which is used to enhance kindness, uncover opportunities, reduce anxiety, and boost confidence and love.
Six of Cups: Create loving space. If you picked the Six of Cups (the card on the right) your service to others is to create a comforting and loving space. This card shows one child giving flowers to another child. In many ways the Six of Cups shows an innocent exchange where these two children can simply be who they are. In that sense it may also be mindful to meditate on the idea of “safe space,” and what it means to be open and caring to people from all different walks of life. Think of a time you felt the most comfortable or experienced hospitality - who were you with and where were you? Keep this in mind as you offer comfort to others through your actions and words. You may feel inspired and creative when those around you are in the position to share their loving authenticity. Additional suggestions generous expressions through the Six of Cups: organize an event or party that welcomes marginalized communities, compliment someone, reach out to someone you are missing, volunteer to work with people in need, treat your significant other out on a date, babysit, or petsit. The crystal with this card is botswana agate, which is used to deepen universal love, conjure creativity, stabilize wellness, and promote spiritual comfort.
Are there other cards you think that reflect the theme of generosity? If so, which cards? Leave a comment and let me know!