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Today’s question is from a querant having electrical problems & about to work with a local guy he’s never used before – he asks “Is this mechanic going to rip me off"?
I wrote my initial response to this, and then felt compelled to come back to it. I haven't been posting my disclaimer information here on the blog (my live/written to client reads do include it), and I feel like I should probably discuss that here for a moment.
Specific to this question, in a nutshell, my disclaimer is this: no matter what the cards might say, when it comes to people and how they're treating you, YOU hold the responsibility for deciding if it's right - not the cards, not the universe, not a magic 8 ball. The tarot - or any other external source you might pose questions to - is NEVER a replacement for personal responsibility and accountability.
I cannot tell the future, and although I sincerely enjoy & have invested a tremendous amount of study into reading the cards, I believe it is in most cases highly unlikely the universe speaks directly through them. IF the divine does occasionally push a message to us, it presents one possible path that exists in one moment in time - but there are so many constantly evolving decision points around us, only some of which are within our control...nothing in my heart, mind or soul believes that there is one and only one pre-determined path that absolutely MUST come to fruition for each of us.
Tarot cards ARE a fabulous tool for gaining a new perspective on a question, and a wonderful way to open up a conversation to new ideas...but if you think someone is or might be about to rip you off, no matter what the cards say, YOU need to do your homework. Go on-line and read reviews on the person/business. Ask them to provide references. Get a second opinion before you commit to spending a significant amount of money. YOU are responsible for your choices. YOU are accountable for your decisions. I am nothing more than a charlatan with a deck of playing cards. Make your choices wisely.
That said, I cleared and shuffled the deck, and for this one have assigned the positions as follows:
Card #1 – Does this mechanic know what he’s doing?
Card #2 – Is he going to overcharge the querant?
Card #3 – Will the electrical problems be fully solved after the work is done?
And the cards drawn are:
Card #1… The Ace of cups
The question here was “Does this mechanic know what he’s doing?”.
Aces represent new beginnings, and often new relationships – as a general rule, Aces are a positive sign; they tell us we have an opportunity to start something new & if you embrace the challenges and enjoy the process you're headed for success. The Ace of Cups specifically represents new beginnings with an emotional or spiritual component – in a love reading, I’d be telling the querant to keep an eye out for unexpected opportunities for love, compassion and/or creativity. In this case, as the querant is dealing with a local mechanic that he hasn’t worked with before, I would take the ace here as a sign that this is a person worth doing business with and that good things will come from it – he doesn’t work for a well known, branded chain, and it’s quite possible this card is a signal to expect that his methods or business style may be a bit unorthodox, but the tarot is telling us he knows what he’s doing; his work is solid and trustworthy.
Card #2…The King of cups
The question here was “Is he going to overcharge the querant?”.
As mentioned yesterday, Kings are leaders and teachers; they lend strength to those around them. The King of Cups calms turbulent waters; he’s the most aware of our kings that small decisions can create expanding ripples and have broader impact than expected. When we see the King of Cups, it’s a sign that this is a time to be calm, creative, confident and strong (and he’s often an indication that this is an issue on which we should seek spiritual guidance – but I don’t think that’s necessarily going to help us on this question! J ). I think we can interpret the answer as the mechanic being the King of Cups; smart enough to understand that pricing his work fairly will keep customers returning to him, and ensure that they recommend him to friends and family; as such, I believe the answer is no, he is not going to overcharge.
Card #3 … The Seven of wands
And our last position was “Will the electrical problems be fully solved after the work is done?”.
The Seven of Wands is the card of the underdog. It indicates there’s already been a battle here, but despite frustrating and overwhelming odds, victory can be the querants if he is willing to work at it. Unfortunately, I suspect that this might mean there’s an additional challenge to be overcome; there may be more to the issue than he’s hoping, or the timeline of the work may not be as immediate as he’d like –and I suspect a bit of patience with the mechanic’s process may be required (sometimes the fight under discussion is the internal one to stay calm and collected when we’re frustrated with things) - but when the work is done, this tells us yes, the problem will be fully solved.
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Wishing you all a most blessed day!
Paula @ FibonacciTarot
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