Iris X Reading of the Week/Week beginning on 9/8/25:
This week's reading was done on The Black Tarot by Victoria Iva. It is a deck that is meant to work with the 'shadow' side. I tend to work with it to light a way in the dark. While it is the Black Tarot, the stark white imagery is very striking. Besides, everything has a shadow and it cant be cast without light. I shuffled the cards and asked for a reading for someone who will see this post. I don't know who the reading is for- read on and see if it's for you!
The reading begins with the Ten of Swords showing imagery of a beaten down person. If this is your reading, you feel backstabbed, hurt and betrayed. You have been through a lot, and while the hard time is wrapping up- your energy is sapped. You have swords to remove from your back and a heart that could use some healing. This too is passing, but it doesn't make it any easier when you are still on the ground. The truth of a situation is very clear, and it hurts.
The Six of Cups comes up next showing you crossing the bridge into the next stage of your life. There may be things that have been very important to you that you choose to leave behind as you move towards the future. Other things you will take with you as you go. You are growing up and evolving, and while there may be things you feel nostalgic about, it is time to let some things go.
The Queen of Spheres shows you as strong, powerful and connected to the earth. You are working to put your feet on the ground and plan for the future. Time outside in nature will do your soul some good. The Queen of Spheres is often calmed by movement and work. Getting tasks down every day will keep you balanced. Create a nest for yourself in your home and take good care of yourself and those you love.
The key in this reading is Justice. Something is out of balance when you see Justice, and it will be swiftly coming back around. The scales have been knocked out of balance, and will be righted again, as is nature. Something that was unfair will come around full circle. This is a card about truth and accountability. Justice stares out at the world with impassive eyes. There is a cost to every action. And Justice keeps the scales ultimately in balance, regardless of what people say, do, or do not do.
Here's what I see. If this is your reading, you have been beaten down. It is one thing after another, and you are left feeling betrayed and even stabbed in the back by those you trusted.You are swallowing a hard truth about something in your life. You have had a rough time of it, but are coming to the other side. It's time to decide what your future will look like. There are things that have been important to you that it is time to leave behind to make room for new things in the future. Be discerning and clear. Know what gives you energy and what strips it. In the meantime, you have had a challenging time, and it is wise to look towards some self care. Make your home comfortable. Eat well, drink plenty of water and stay around people who make you feel grounded. Draw good boundaries with people who seek to cause harm to you. Sometimes, you don't have to do anything at all- and the scales of Justice find their way to re-balancing. They always do. Be still and silent- and watch how things unfold. If you have been treated unfairly, expect things to come back around. If there are swords in your back, you will soon know who put them there. All you have to do is stay grounded, calm- and wait and see what happens next. You are moving onto better things. Don't be afraid to draw a line and leave something in your past.
If you need a reading this week, send a message to irisxtarot@gmail.com. Have a great week!
