Iris X reading of the week/ week beginning on 2/9/26

This week's reading was done on The Avian Tarot by Brttany Lyn Batchelder. It is a perfect combination of Birds and Tarot. It makes me look up birds that I do not recognize a lot, and I appreciate that! I am learning a lot about Birds while working with this deck. I shuffled the cards and asked for a message for someone who will see this post. Check it out and share- I want to make sure that the person that this reading is for will see it. 

The reading begins with the Seven of Swords/Merlin. If this is your reading, there is something that is stealing or draining your energy and power. It may be that there is a person or situation in your life that is taking more from you than it is giving. You may find yourself feeling confused and manipulated. This is the card of the Thief, and there may be something happening that you do not know about. What is sure with this card is that something is off- and may not be in your best interest. 

The Five of Pentacles/Eskimo Curlew appears next. Things are feeling really heavy for you. You feel completely stuck in a situation that is not good for you. It is making you feel like you are trapped, and like everything is tedious and moving as slowly as possible. This is a card of depression and worries about mundane concerns. You have been carrying too much weight for too long, and it is beginning to take a toll on you. 

The Four of Cups/Robin shows a need to draw some lines and boundaries. You have to stay in control of your own life, and often this means not taking a cup that is being handed to you. You may have to say 'no', or draw a line and boundary that can't be crossed. It is important moving forward to be very discerning about who and what you allow to have access to your life. 

The key to this reading is The Devil/Blackbird. You are chained into something, and it is not good for you- and it's important that you see this. There is something in your life that is so toxic that the cards are calling it The Devil. You have to find your own power and stop being so tame. It is time to be clear and decisive. Don't just let life happen at you. You are only as trapped as you think that you are. The Devil is cunning- perhaps you need to look at your situation differently. It is important that you get out of the trap that you are in and take control of your life. 

Here's what I see. This isn't an easy reading right from the start. If this is your reading, there is something or someone that has drained you to the point of depression. You feel uninspired and exhausted, and are just basically putting one foot in front of the other to make it through every day. You need to draw some lines and boundaries. It may be wise to not trust everyone that walks into your world. Develop some discernment so that you are not trapped again. You are only as trapped as you believe yourself to be. It is important right now to stand up for yourself. Be very clear. Something has been draining you for far too long, and it is time that you choose which influences you allow into your world. Walk away from anything that is causing you more harm than good. 

If you need a reading this week, send a message to irisxtarot@gmail.com. Have a great week!