For this month’s reading I have used a three cards spread.

Gift, challenge and advice.

I have used the lovely Gilded deck of Ciro Marchetti.

Position 1) Temperance

Position 2) 8 of swords

Position 3) 9 of pentacles.

First thing I notice is the presence of a lady in each card.  Two of them are turned away from the other cards.

The lady in the 9 of pentacles is facing the lady in the 8 of swords. Given that the 9 of pentacles is the advice card in this         spread, while the  8 of swords   is the challenge, I believe the card suggests I exercise self discipline (bird of prey).

The gift offered by the month is substantial (Major Arcana). It could indicate the possibility of personal growth through change.  I may face challenging people or situations which will require an open mind, flexibility, confidence, moderation          and the ability to compromise.

The challenge is frustration. With the 8 of swords I may feel unable to deal with problems the way I see fit. I may feel restricted in my choices of actions. What is required from me is a new way of thinking (8 + air). Unable to operate the way that comes natural and easy for me, I will have to develop a new strategy.

Advice. The 9 of pentacles here reassures me that I am more than capable to handle what is going to come up. I need to be resourceful, grounded, confident, open to transformation (butterflies) and disciplined.

All in all this is a good straight forward reading.  As always,  feel free to write your comments or suggestions.