I try to read the tarot cards daily as I find this helps deepen my understanding of the many layers of meaning a single card can have.Today, I drew 3 cards with no positional meanings:
Strength
Two of Pentacles
Ace of Cups
The first thing I was drawn to on the Strength card was the lions teeth. I have been suffering with a particularly nasty dental abscess since the weekend which I began treating with home remedies. After wrestling with the pain for over two days, I have finally given in and resorted to antibiotics. The Strength card often comes up to indicate good health and strong immunity so I am taking this card as a good omen in terms of the healing process.
The Two of Pentacles I see as a potential blockage or gentle warning. The image on this card is bringing to mind the phrase "burning the candle at both ends". Unfortunately, I am guilty of this as I never seem to have enough hours in the day! However, I need to remind myself that habits like this result in lowered resistance to infection and also the general neglect of my overall health and wellbeing. I also feel this card reflects my need to make the decision to go to the dentist, which I put off for as long as possible!
The Ace of Cups ends the reading on a positive note and emphasises the theme of healing. There is the sense of new beginnings and renewal. I can't believe how ill the toothache has made me feel. So I am hoping once the antibiotics work their magic together with a few early nights I should feel like a new woman!
Lastly, I decided to add up the numerical value of the reading to find the quintessential card, which can sometimes add further insight :
(Strength) 8 + ( two of pentacles) 2 +(Ace of Cups) 1 = 11
The number 11 relates to the Justice card. I see this card as highlighting karma or in other words; what you get is what you deserve. I can't say I am surprised to see this as I have neglected my dental health for ages! If I had gone to the dentist for regular check ups or at least when I became aware the tooth in question wasn't quite right, it would have saved me going through the excruciating pain of the last few days! Certainly a lesson to be learned!