Nine of Swords, reversed

The bed should be a place where we can go to rest, relax, and dream away the cares of the world.  Like the flowers on the bed spread, they are symbols of growth, vitality, and even regeneration.

However, sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations that are not our creation - family issues, work issues, as examples.  Where we have a vested interest in seeing people doing the right or positive thing, sometimes this causes us worry to the point that it would keep us awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Thankfully, seasons like this do come to an end, and like the conflictive seen carved at the bottom of this persons bed, the thoughts that race though our head in the middle of the night will end.  Peace and rest will return.

The bed spread has the signs of the zodiac sewn on it - this would remind us that regardless of the situation, we should seek guidance from the Universe - the angels above and it's earthly representatives can provide needed guidance, council, and direction in tough times.

5 of Swords, reversed

The Five of Swords, revered, shows us that we might be pleasantly surprised about a situation.  Where we feared conflict, discord, and egos, we find could find peace, harmony, a spirit of unity.

Typically our preconceived ideas are fueled by speculation and rumors.  Not all "water cooler talk" is factual, keep an open mind about new ideas, new plans, change of directions are just what is needed.

10 of Swords

When the 10 of Pentacles makes it's appearance in a reading, many times I receive the question, "...does this mean I'm going to die!!??!!??"  No, I say, no one is going to physically die, but this could mean there is an end of a cycle or situation and the beginning of a new cycle or situation.

Seasons, people, and situations come and go out of our lives, sometimes they can be painful, even when we know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that  the end is inevitable.  There could be a period of lament, sadness, even mourning, which is normal.  Everyone reflects on the past and how things ended; however, we cannot stay there.  We must know that a new day is coming - as the distance of this card shows.  Skies to clear, peace does come, a new day does dawn, which is full of promise, hope, and rebirth.  Today could be your day to start again and try something new.  Go forth and conquer!