So, today I did a tarot reading that is very specific to the people I am reading for, choosing the Queen of Cups and the Page of Cups, as they represent myself and my Shadow, respectively. The question is based on what the cards say about us.
I have learned so much about myself from knowing him, and I have learned allot about him, too. I felt as I was reading for us that we are in a good place. The most important thing regarding our relationship, specifically, is understanding. Mine of who he is and his that he is comfortable with that understanding. Not always easy for him, I still have always believed that knowledge is power and it subsequently would strengthen our bond. We are at the precipice of that acceptance and that is the most enlightening, comforting and magical felling in the world.
Here is our reading for December 28, 2014:

1. General Atmosphere: 5 Wands (R)-What appears to be conflict is actually mutually beneficial, as we will learn more about ourselves and each other. Patience and intuition are called for.
2. Opposing Forces: 6 Cups- Nostalgia in regards to childhood. Talking about the future and dreams are called for.
3. Foundation of What Lead to Now: Ace Wands- Rising to levels of understanding. Expression is called for.
4. Distant Past (our past lives, together): 4 Pentacles- Fear, leading to holding on too tight, to the point of unhealthiness. Overcoming fear of loss is called for.
5. Wish: Knight Cups- Good news in matters of the heart. Expect a stronger bond. Putting our wishes out in the Universe is called for. This is the ultimate wish card.
6. Future: Knight Pentacles- "Take care of the little things and the rest will take care of it's self." Responsibility, practicality and hard work are called for.
7. Fears: 9 Swords (R)- (quoting, here:)- "You could come up against someone who is practiced at telling people what they want to hear." LOL!!! This is why I love him. Who wouldn't want someone in their life that tells them what they want to hear. Keeping worry in perspective is called for.
8. Environment: 5 Pentacles (R)- Moving into a period of feeling safer. More pleasing. Trust the happiness. Enjoying the moment is called for.
9. Hopes: 4 Wands (R)- That the relationship is becoming more committed. Expect unexpected good fortune. Share it. Positive self discovery is called for.
10. The Outcome: 9 Cups (Actual Wish Card in the deck)- That which we are wishing for will come true. Quickly, as well. Visualization will enrich our lives. Dream big and take the steps to make those dreams come true. This relationship will deepen. This card is a very good omen. (Again, quoting) Good things to come. Positive affirmation is called for.  

* This reading clearly speaks of our lives, past, present and future. Moving forward from our childhoods, towards the understanding of one another, which leads to a deeper bond, which is exactly what I have prayed for and worked for, and I can see him doing the same. 

When two people, who are so magically connected, and have lived very similar pasts, and have studied this practice for years meet, it's kind of a miracle. 

A relationship like that is worth working one's ass off to maintain. Whatever the baggage brought to the relationship should be helped to carry, and whatever is inside of that baggage is what made that person standing in front of who they are and by the way, isn't that the person you love?

I only wish that my Shadow and I will continue to work on the understanding of the needs of one another, and that we will always be here for each other, practicing that understanding and strengthening our bond.

*With the swiftness of a greyhound and the fleetness of light, as I wish, so mote it be. Blessed be...

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