Iris X Reading of the Week/Week beginning on 10/12/26.
Happy Monday to the friends of Iris X Readings. I have been trying to work with decks that I often overlook. I have a ridiculous number of Tarot decks, and it's easy for something to blend into the background. This week, I am using The Murder of Crows Tarot by Corado Roi. I don't often use it, and I found myself wondering why that is. Then, I used it for a reading and remembered.. oh, that's why. I once used this deck at a Tarot event and it absolutely scared the person that I was reading for. I actually really like it. And hey- it's seasonal. I shuffled up the Crows and asked for a reading for someone who will see this post. See if they are cawing about you. They have a bit of a dark message today, but something that someone should hear.
The VII of Swords starts this reading off with something being stolen or taken from you. It may be your energy, autonomy or actual material items. This is a card of manipulation, lying and deliberately causing harm. It is often done right under the noses of people, and the actions can go unnoticed. If this is your reading, I believe that you have a person or situation in your life that is draining your energy and stealing your life force. There is something that is being taken from you. You feel totally exhausted and depleted.
The IX of Wands comes up next, showing you feeling defensive and guarded. Given your last card, this is a reasonable response. You feel alone and injured, but you are standing up and pushing back. This cycle has been going on for a long time, and you moved past exhausted a very long time ago. You are anxious and feel like you are always ready to jump. Things have been hard for so long that you are always on guard. You don't rest or relax.
The VIII of Cups is the third card, showing a solution. This is a card of walking away from something. It doesn't have to be permanent if you don't want it to be. But you need some space and rest. Something is missing and not coming together right now. You feel like you don't know what to do. You don't know how to get out of the situation that you are in. And the only person that can truly answer this is yourself. You could use a walk in the woods or by the sea; or a week in a tent in the forest. There is a solution and you can find it. You just need some space and quiet and you haven't been getting either.
The key to this reading is the VIII of Swords. You are trapped right now in a negative situation if this is your reading. But you are not as trapped as you think you are. You are able to get out, even if it is complicated. It is time to find solutions to get free from the situation that is causing you harm. The key is in realizing that you feel like you can't leave, but you actually can. There is not anything that physically stops you from making a change right now. You were trapped a long time ago. You forgot that you can go but you can.
Here's what I see. I am not going to lie, this is a tough reading. I suppose that's what we get when we consult a Murder of Crows! This is a reading for someone very particular. If this one is yours, I am really sorry. You have been in a hard situation for so long that you don't remember any other way. It feels normal at this point- just the way that it is. But it is not fair to you and is draining all of your energy. You are resistant to any help and you feel defensive. You feel like you are alone and misunderstood. You don't think you have power in the situation that you are in, and you feel like there just isn't a reasonable solution. But there is. You are trapped, it's true. But you can get out of it. You will have to be wise and cunning. You may have to come up with a plan in advance so that you can leave and stay afloat. This is a super hard situation, and I don't mean to minimize it by saying that there is a way out. But you can absolutely do this. I'm just sorry that you have to. It feels terribly unfair. But what can you do other than come up with a plan for escape? You have been hurt for far too long. It's all hard to figure out; so start by getting a little space to yourself. A weekend away to think and plan will do you some good. It's time to figure out what to do, and you are not wanting to ask for help. That's ok though (for now) because the solution and key to this trap is in your realizing that you are able to go. You can absolutely do this- and it's important that you do.
If this is your reading, please be safe and take care. For anyone that needs a reading this week, send a message to irisxtarot@gmail.com. I will be at Shadow and Soul Emporium on Thursday evening and Tavernier Chocolates on Saturday afternoon reading Tarot cards and palms! Come visit!
