Blind Spot Spread

Difficulty: Varies

This tarot spread is used to enhance self-awareness. Questions about learning something about oneself or things that are hidden work very well with this tarot spread, although no question is necessary.

1. This tarot card displays the obvious identity, the part of oneself that is consciously known and projected to others.
2. This card indicates unconscious driving forces that neither the reader nor others are aware of about them, the great unknown. Nobody knows what this tarot card means, at least not yet...
3. The part of oneself that is concealed, to keep others from discovering, is apparent in this card.
4. This is the Blind Spot. This is what was asked about, that which this reading should bring awareness of. The reader may wish to pay close attention to these mannerisms.

Your Blind Spot Reading

	What you know	What you don't know
What others know	The Empress (L'Impératri	Four of Coins
What others don't know	Strength (La Force)	Ten of Coins

Symbolism:
The Empress sits on her throne, holding a scepter that signifies authority. A shield bearing the symbol of Venus is nearby, emphasising love, fertility, and creation. She is adorned in flowing robes, indicating abundance.

Meaning:
The Empress is the archetype of creation and abundance, representing fertility, nurturing, and growth in all aspects of life. She is a motherly figure who provides support and encouragement, guiding you to cultivate your ideas or relationships into something beautiful. Her presence suggests a time of prosperity and fulfilment.

In relationships, she signifies a loving, nurturing connection. Spiritually, she urges you to embrace the rhythms of nature and the divine feminine within you, celebrating life's creative energy.

Keywords:
Creation, abundance, fertility, nurturing, growth, love, prosperity, nature, creativity, fulfilment.

Symbolism:
Ten coins form a complex and interconnected pattern, adorned with rich, intricate designs that symbolise legacy and wealth. The imagery reflects lasting success, generational stability, and the fulfilment of long-term goals.

Meaning:
The Ten of Coins represents wealth, legacy, and long-term security. It signifies the culmination of efforts to build a stable, prosperous life for oneself and future generations. This card speaks to the material rewards that come from planning and sustained effort over time, especially in the realms of family, heritage, and financial stability.

In relationships, it highlights the importance of family, tradition, and long-term commitments. Spiritually, it represents the fulfilment of material goals and the creation of a lasting legacy.

Keywords:
Legacy, wealth, family, security, prosperity, tradition, stability, inheritance, culmination, long-term success.

Symbolism:
A serene figure, often a woman, gently tames a lion by holding its jaws open. Her calm demeanour contrasts with the lion's ferocity, symbolising mastery of inner strength. Above her head, the infinity symbol signifies limitless power and spiritual resilience. The image evokes vitality and harmony with nature.

Meaning:
Strength represents courage, compassion, and the balance between force and gentleness. This card embodies inner fortitude, suggesting that true power comes from patience, understanding, and self-discipline rather than brute force. It often appears in situations requiring emotional resilience or the taming of one's impulses.

In relationships, it signifies the power of kindness and understanding. Spiritually, Strength encourages connecting with your inner courage and finding peace amidst challenges.

Keywords:
Inner strength, courage, patience, compassion, resilience, self-discipline, confidence, harmony, emotional balance, fortitude.

Symbolism:
Four coins form a square or balanced arrangement, surrounded by minimal decorative elements, representing stability and security. The imagery suggests a strong foundation in material matters but cautions against rigidity or hoarding.

Meaning:
The Four of Coins symbolises security, stability, and material control, but also warns against hoarding or being overly protective of one's resources. While it can signify financial stability and successful accumulation of wealth, it also warns against becoming too attached to material things, leading to stagnation or fear of change.

In relationships, it suggests possessiveness or controlling behaviour. Spiritually, it calls for letting go of attachment to material possessions and finding balance in one's relationship with the material world.

Keywords:
Security, stability, control, possession, greed, materialism, hoarding, attachment, wealth, fear of loss.