Tarot in Motion Card Pull

Miriam Jacobs, creator of Tarot in Motion,

pulled four cards on

How to Cope with Bad News

and gives suggestions of movement you are welcome to try.

Fire placement

Spiritual, Creative, Insight, Passion, Brightness, Action, Focus Vitality

Water placement

Emotional, Love Relationship, Connect, Flowing, Receptive, Nurturing, Merging

Air placement

Mental, Thought, Contemplate, Ideas, Movement, Speed, Disperse, Lightness

Earth placement

Physical, Sense, Work, Money, Structure, Methodical, Organize, Grounded

1. Three of Fire/Wands

(fire placement)

Meaning: The Three of Fire is a manifestation and assessment of what has already been implemented. It is the outcome of an action. The Three of Fire evaluates progress before moving forward. An important part of the creative process is being able to see past patterns, and also evaluating what has worked and what hasn’t, in other words we really know how to do this, and discuss opportunities..

Expressive-movement qualities: Fire with fire

Dance pace: Quick

Chakra: Fire/solar plexus—drive

Physical focus: Forehead and eyes

Astrologic influence: The pure essence of sun in Aries is what we have achieved. It is a sparkle of vitality.

Intention: Stick with the repeated pattern that works.
Suggested moves and props: Use a handheld telescope. Look up and down, behind and ahead. Run in a spiral. Repeat any movement pattern.

2. Nine of Water/Cups

(water placement)

Meaning: The Nine of Water affirms satisfaction and fulfilled dreams. The Nine of Water is about being physically and emotionally healthy and staying open for yourself and the people around you, and knowing what you want. It is tangible happiness. It means not only keeping a good frame of mind , but being grateful for what you have. Remember gratitude completes the energetic circuit. Connect with friends, share meals, and foster company.

Expressive-movement qualities: Water with earth

Dance pace: Moderate

Chakra: Water/sexual chakra—flowing

Physical focus: Feet

Astrologic influence: Jupiter in Pisces shows a deep compassion for spirituality. It expands your faith.

Intention: Acknowledge the joy in your life.

Suggested moves and props: Walk on tiptoes while performing a belly-like dance. Include rolling movements of the abdomen. Smile.

3. XVIX. The Sun

(air placement)

Meaning: The Sun tells of pure happiness and being in a truly wonderful place. It exemplifies confidence, health, and vitality. It is about holding onto and believing everything is going to be okay and to hold onto that despite what is scary. Use your breath to move through what is scary.

Expressive-movement qualities: Ether with fire

Dance pace: Slow/still

Chakra: Crown

Physical focus: Belly

Astrologic influence: Sun energy is ego-identified, radiant, and outgoing. It is about your personal nature.

Intention: Feel the power of being in a fantastic place.

Suggested moves and props: Use the entire space. Look upward. Throw metaphoric kisses up toward the sun. Do a yoga sun salutation, if you know how. Show your gratitude with a large, ecstatic grin.

4. Queen of Earth/Pentacles

(earth placement)

Meaning: Earth queens are another person or an aspect of yourself that is influencing the situation with a sense of security. She connects to us with loving kindness and be loving and kind to all. The Queen of Earth is a recipient of wealth and prosperity. She reflects through meditation. It is important to put your words into action (such as call your congressional representatives- try 5Calls.org). With the Queen in the Earth placement we all must give special prayers to the Earth. Wherever we walk we are connecting to the roots.

Expressive-movement qualities: Earth with water

Dance pace: Moderate

Chakra: Earth/root—grounded

Physical focus: Neck, colon (lower abdomen), and knees

Astrologic influence: All earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

Intention: Make healthful lifestyle choices. Look to where you can help others.

Suggested moves and props: Wear a queen’s crown and robe. Use an abundance of scarves.

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