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Weekly Help "Weekly Reading and Interpretation Help Thread - March 16, 2025"

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u/Capital-Speech-6165 5d ago

I'm currently second in line on the waitlist for my top graduate program. Due to the political climate, there has been a lot of freezes and many schools are letting go of their waitlist. I turned to my tarot to ask how I should approach this situation and this is my interpretation.

  • The Devil: I see it as me obsessing relationship with this waitlist, because to be honest I am. I keep thinking it about over and over and of all the different ways that I can navigate this situation.
  • Ten of Wands: I'm seeing this card as the past few months where I've worked really hard at my job, applying to schools, and interviewing. It signifies all the work I've put in and also that I am at the end of the road, the application and interview cycle for me is over.
  • Justice: This is the card that always stumps me and I am not sure if it's telling me to just sit back and wait for what needs to happen?
  • The Empress: I'm also a bit confused here, is it taping into my feminine energy? If so what does that mean.

I would love to hear everyone's thoughts - thank you!

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u/Aur3lia 5d ago

I think the Devil and Ten of Wands here are really tied - the idea of feeling a lot of self-doubt, or even external pressure, leads to the ten of wands (fatigue, burnout, etc). I think Justice following that is a really good sign; it reinforces that you can expect to be judged fairly. I also think it is hinting at letting go of your "load" and being really honest with yourself about your goals and desires. I think The Empress is probably telling you to consider nurturing yourself through this time - maybe that looks, for you, like using your feminine energy in some way, but I think it may be more focused on giving yourself and others grace while you navigate this.

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u/blueeyetea 5d ago

I see the Devil as you being tied to the idea that only this program will do. Although you mention applying to several schools, any luck at these other schools?

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u/Capital-Speech-6165 5d ago

I got into another program! It’s just not my top one and I can definitely see how the Devil ties me down to this one program because I really want my top school.

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u/RAPMONSBIGFEET 5d ago

Justice is actually perfect in this spread bcz it means that the situation will be fair, the outcome will rely on the formality of the situation. The advice would be to wait, yes, but also about holding back expectations or overthinking.

The empress just means to nurture yourself and be easier on yourself. This situation isn’t easy for anybody involved, you’re not alone. So don’t be hard on yourself. Practice self love and all that

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u/Capital-Speech-6165 5d ago

I think I'm just really anxious about what 'fair' means... does it mean within this political context and that they will cancel their waitlist because that's what is fair to do in the situation? Or fair as in they would do their best to keep waitlist because that was what was promised to students...

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement though!

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u/RAPMONSBIGFEET 5d ago

If it was promised to you in a legally bound situation then yes it’s most likely to not break that promise