Do tarot and Feng Shui go together?

In my personal practice I use a multitude of spiritual modalities to create a life and environment of connection and balance. I often pull oracle or tarot cards when I’m starting something new (entering a new season) or looking for clarity or direction.

In tarot, the suit of swords is commonly associated with air element, but there is no air element in Feng Shui. I’ve found that the associations of the suit of swords are similar to the associations of metal element in Feng Shui. The metal element is associated with communication, inspiration, completion, creativity, and strength. In tarot the suit of swords is associated with clarity, communication, intellect, and mental activity.

When metal element is balanced in Feng Shui you are able to communicate effectively, complete projects, feel supported by helpful people, release what no longer serves you, and organize your life and goals. When metal is unbalanced you may have difficulty completing tasks, feel uninspired, be critical of self and others, lack support, feel scattered, disorganized, too busy and overcommitted.

The Reading

In honor of metal element and fall I pulled a few cards from the suit of swords and the major arcana (I left in the major arcana in case an overarching message wanted to come through). If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration this fall season close your eyes and pick, 1, 2, or 3, (or any combination) and read your message below.

*You are an autonomous being. When you read your message, consider how it feels in your mind, heart, and body, take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.

*Deck is Aquarian Tarot by David Palladini.