Iris X Reading of the Week/Week beginning on 11/16/26:

This week's reading was done on The Pulp Tarot. I am usually a lover of traditional Tarot. Give me a 15th century Tarot deck to unweave over something new and cute any day. My husband got The Pulp Tarot for me; and at first- I didn't quite expect to like it. But the imagery of this deck really pulled me in. It is beautiful, unique and nostalgic all at once. I shuffled the cards and asked for a reading for someone who will see this post. I never know who it will be for until it is posted. Sometimes it's for one person, other times it is for a crowd. The person that this is for is waiting to hear about a message.. read on and see if it's for you. 

The reading begins with the VIII of Wands. If this is your reading, you are waiting to hear about something that has been up in the air. You have put your goals out into the world, sent out messages, or put out requests- and now, there has been silence. There is something or someone that you have been hoping to hear from. What will happen is that suddenly, you will get a lot of messages or information all at once. This is a card of swiftness- things are about to really pick up. 

The Star is a card of healing and movement following a time where things have been challenging or at a standstill. Things start moving forward and you begin to feel better. If this is your reading, it is going to be such a relief. You have been through a lot, and are ready for things to begin to move in a positive direction. With The Star, you will feel inspired and excited about life again. If your creativity was taken by hard times, it will return. It's going to be ok. 

The Hierophant is next, showing an authority figure who explains something to you. The Hierophant traditionally interpreted sacred texts, and this card Can have a spiritual connotation to it. But I find that it is often representative of a person that is a maker and interpreter of rules, order and tradition. This feels like an official card to have in the reading, and shows a figure of authority handing out keys to understanding and wisdom. The Wands are coming down, and you are about to be offered a key. 

The key to this reading is The High Priestess- telling you to be calm, silent and still. Listen to what is happening around you and don't get swayed to extremes. Prioritize your own peace and don't share everything with everyone. This is a card of knowing when to speak and when to not say a word- and pay close attention to what is happening instead. The key is in this quiet as well as listening to your own instincts and intuition over others. Find time to meditate and do things that are good for your spiritual well being no matter what is going on. 

Here's what I see. This is a big reading- almost all Major arcana cards. It starts with a person that has been waiting to hear about something. It could be a message or request that was sent or a job application. Something is up in the air, and has been a source of restlessness and stress. And then, it all comes down. Swiftly and all at once. Something that has felt stuck and like it will not move begins to let up. The Star brings exactly what you need if this is your reading. This tells me that the messages received are positive. The Hierophant suggests that this is from an authority figure of some kind- a maker of rule and tradition. And that keys are handed out, and there is movement forward. It seems like there is a LOT that is about to come down to you all at once, and it appears to be what you have asked for. There will be rules and structure- but things will begin moving again, and you will start to feel a lot better. Right now- the best thing you can do is be silent and peaceful. It may be wise to sink into your own spiritual traditions and ways of staying calm and at peace. There's nothing else that you can do. Follow your intuition, maintain silence- and wait. I think something is going to work out in your favor. 

Have a great week, and if this is your reading- hang in there! This is a lot all at once! If you need a reading this week, send a message to irisxtarot@gmail.com.