Ancestor Tarot Spread

Druid vibes deck from Tarot of the Hidden Realms, felt right for personal ancestor work. Deck credit : @stonemaidenart, @barbaramoore07

As we’ve entered the season of Samhain, continuing to work with ancestors is what's in the cards 🙂 I followed the sweet spread created by Meghan Norean over on Insight Timer this morning and feel grateful for their concise and reflective spread. I love a longer spread when time allows, and shorter ones can be just as effective. Thank you Meghan.

Try this one on your own to see what comes up. I’ve shared mine below 👇

What challenge/vulnerability carries through from your ancestral lineage?

3 of Cups/ The Sun

Two cards came out for this one. We don’t always feel supported or that there are others we can rely on. And sometimes being your true self feels scary, so we dim our light or keep it to

ourselves. This may be a form of self preservation. If we don’t count on others, then we can’t be disappointed, and if we don’t show all the parts of who we are, then the essence of our truest nature can never be “rejected”. 

How can you heal/integrate this?

4 of Pentacles

Self sufficiency and existing as though you are an island are two completely different things, the latter leading to fatigue and loneliness. Checking in on the areas of life that may not be immediately visible are necessary. Just because something exists out of clear sight does not mean it is gone. In times of doubt, come and check in here often. Then you will remember they are not fleeting or fictitious. They are real, and ever present, even if they are concealed. A simple request of the self, or reaching out to those with whom you are connected by the invisible string of the heart, may be all that is needed to be reminded of your strong foundations. You have everything you need.

What strengths/gifts are available from my ancestors?

    The Star

This card evokes feelings of wonder in the ordinary extraordinary world. A sense of hope and faith that what we are reaching for is also reaching back for us. A gentleness in exploring all things with a loving and tender heart, open to all the possibilities and magic of life. Taking sweet care of ourselves and knowing that we are an integral part of our own healing.

A message my ancestors want me to know right now?

   10 of Wands

The reason it feels like a lot is because it IS a lot. There is no need to burden yourself with all the responsibilities, especially those that aren’t for you. There is self permission and a nudge to lay down any past burdens rather than carry them into tomorrow. Know you are supported and loved. Your ancestors want you to shine and sparkle brightly, to bring and show your whole self out in the world. Keep your light on, there is no need to dim it. Just as there is no need to continue to carry any of those old burdens that aren’t yours. 

Happy Samhain 🧡 Wishing you all sweet healing that goes beyond what the eye can see.