What Does The Deck Say? June 5, 2023

Sweeney Tarot: The Star – XVII, Page of Cups (reversed), & 7 of Wands (reversed). ©Lee Bradford.

Today’s cards: The Star – XVII, Page of Cups (reversed), & 7 of Wands (reversed).

You thought you would begin the day taking stock of the situation before charging in to fix it gallantly yet thoroughly. Hold on to that thought. The obvious way to deal with today’s matters is not the best way, but to find the best way will require you to hold back and wait a little longer. There is more going on than you realize and just charging into the middle of it will make you a pawn in someone else’s game. Stand still. Watch. Wait. When the opportunity comes for you to act for yourself, you’ll know just what to do at that moment.


The Sweeney Tarot was designed to read with reversals. Having the expected 78 cards, one could use any system of meanings with it. However creator and artist Lee Bradford has put deep thought into the meanings of the Sweeney Tarot, making sure it is approachable by all and without occult or religious concerns that would restrict its audience or use. The Sweeney Tarot is ©Lee Bradford.

What Does The Deck Say” is a weekday series of 3 card pulls from a cartomancy deck. No context or query is given to frame what the cards say as the posts are reading samples and not personal instruction. The result is sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, and usually surprising. All readers are invited to leave a comment about what they perceive in the random spread as each person will interact with the cards in their own way.

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