A question for the Pages of Shustah

Tonight I got a telephone call from a client who is worried about the status of her employment. She  is concerned due to her  marginal sales during the present time.  The majority of her job consists of selling communication services.  

I asked the Pages of Shustah© cards a question on behalf of my client.  She wants to know if her sales will pick up over the next 6 weeks.  I find this deck is usually very good in zeroing in on the energies surrounding the question which leads to a probable outcome.

I was pleased to see the 3rd card in the trio I selected because there is a promise of things getting better.

Will sales increase in 6 weeks?

Card #1 – Red Door.  As a basis card revealing the nature of the question we find a negative influence or attitude.  This card clearly shows the client is thinking pessimistically and thinking the sales will not increase.  Could it be the client is blocking her own progress.  The gate is closed, however, there is space between the boards for easy removal one at a time.  A plan is necessary and it is of the utmost importance this challenge is overcome in the process before reaching the Stars card.

Card #2 – Black Aquarius.  Here we find an astrological sign depicting group or organizational situations with the promise of increase.  Aquarius is about changes as well and falling in the middle this means a shift needs to occur in attitude or approach towards selling.  New innovative ideas need to be implemented and this can be done with a little re-evaluation of techniques. Getting rid of what didn’t work in the past would be my advice to the client.

With Mercury going retrograde at the same time anything to do with communications could stagnate. On the more positive, Mercury retrograde can also mean revisiting some previous sales clients who may have said no in the past.

Card #3 – Blue Stars.  The results or outcome spanning over the 6 weeks show that focus is necessary with a clear objective to reap the benefits of this card.  Blue Stars favor business dealings.  Everything will unfold according to God’s plan which may sound kind of corny but it’s true.  When situations are in keeping with the Universal laws of abundance all is well.  

So how does this help the client to know it’s in God’s plan? I think by having faith in herself she will come up with a way to increase the sales. As there are many stars in the image it means there will be several opportunities for the sales to increase.  The client must remain optimistic.

Asking the Pages of Shustah cards

I wanted to ask a question about the success of a pending business trip.  I consulted the Tarot cards and was not completely satisfied with the reading.  I was looking for a specific answer to this question and found the Tarot didn’t sit right with me.  

When this happens it is a good idea to use another deck if you have one.  Certain decks are for certain questions.  Doing a full board Lenormand would have been much too many cards even for this question. There is no doubt in my mind the Lenormand deck would have given me enough information surrounding the answer.

What I was looking for was a straight answer of specific energies which are at play currently.  I was drawn to the Pages of Shustah and below are the 3 cards I selected.  Notice how they are all BLUE. (serenity, lack of monumental growth, calculated progress)

 

->Blue 5. The Diamond ->Blue 3. The Fishes ->Blue 12. The Divine Horse

At first, when I saw the last card I thought it was the pale horse and I was disappointed despite the other positive cards.  When I realized it was the Divine Horse my mind was at ease.  This question is not so much as to the success of a business trip but whether or not it will be “safe” without unforeseen tragedies.

The intensity of the brilliant shine from the Diamond amplifies the meaning of the Fishes- a small wish granted.  These 2 cards speak of minor successes but really good ones. 

I feel the Divine horse has answered my real question of safety and I see this card as a spiritual guardian which protects one from harm.  I couldn’t have asked for a better card.

UPDATE NOV 29/08- The trip in question which was off the coast of Africa was successful and safe.  The Divine Horse was a true blessing. I don’t have all the details yet and I am looking forward to hearing about the rich opportunities indicated by the Diamond + Fishes cards.

In the Tarot, the outcome card was the 4 of swords which triggered some worry in me.  In relation to the question, it pointed to a mediocre success which would come slowly.  As far as safety, it does have some protective aspects since the knight (in most decks) is adorned in armor.  Armor shields and protects.  If you notice on the image to the left of the card the stained glass window, there is the message of faith and hope within.

I see a correlation between the Divine Horse and the 4 of swords the more I meditate on the cards.  Initially, my knee jerk reaction to the sword card was apprehensive.  I think this is mainly due to past experiences with this card.  It was a good idea to select the Pages of Shustah so I could compare the energies after I went through the interpretative process.  One does not always see the symbolism when in a hurry for an answer.

The Noisy Seabird

Pages of Shustah© #5 green card is called The Noisy Seabird.  This card points to forms of distraction according to the accompanying book.  The energy of Noisy Seabird is nervousness and anxiety.

I read this card to represent the ego chatter which goes on when our minds are not still.  It is tough to make a decision when bombarded with the sqawking of Noisy Seabird.  

Rev Foor has very informative posts on this card using a trio layout. Check out  —>Daily Reading & Meditation.

In many cases it can be a warning that you are not paying attention to what is really important in reference to your question.  There are too many external factors involved.

Unexpected communication occurs which leads to lack of clarity.  It’s best not to make a vital choice when Noisy Seabird shows up.

suggested Advice  using a one card daily draw

• drop the bitchy mood.  No one will listen to you if you keep complaining.  Try to look on the bright side of every situation.  
• learn to quiet the inner dialogue because it is fear based. 
• the party gets out of control 
• calling attention to yourself will only amplify the problem.
• you will have to raise your voice to be heard over the chaos.
• is your pet bird ill?
• the only way to rise above the issue at hand is to keep quiet until you are absolutely sure.
• don’t partake in idle chit chat or gossip especially when the person is not there to defend themselves

Noisy Seabird in combination with other cards can add a restlessness to your environment.

Shustah speaks

 

                      Unicorn     Strange Page     Lord of Contemplation

Question:  Should female X go on the road trip she is asking about today?

Using the 3 card layout of situation, influence in progress and advice I will demonstrate possible interpretations for female X’s question.

SITUATION

Green 3- Unicorn.  The question (situation) is not confirmed yet.  There are no definite plans made at this point.  It is just an idea.  There is energy put into the thoughts of travel.  This card does not clearly depict a road trip but it does suggest movement towards a destination.

INFLUENCE in PROGRESS

Yellow 11 – Strange page.  This spot talks about the planning stage of any question asked.  Is the influence of the second card conducive to receiving some advice that will help in the decision making process?   Since this card is yellow it promises a relatively good influence.  I have seen the Strange page to mean a sudden change in plans.  Manser states the Egoic response is “Unexpected company”.  This can mean that female X will have someone else going with her on the road trip that she did not anticipate.

In this example, the answer lies in the last card mainly because this is what was established before the laying of the cards.  The Pages of Shustah© will advice female X whether she should go on this road trip.

ADVICE

Green 14 – Lord of Contemplation.  Here we have a card of indecision.  The answer is not evident.  The Lord is advising female X to  think about whether she really wants to go on this road trip and what she hopes to gain.

The feeling I get from this last card is that there is an uncertainty in the general idea of travel today.  When this conclusion is merged with the first card, the Unicorn it clearly points to a spur of the moment desire. 

The colors are favorable for the trip to manifest.  The advice card is suggesting that female X look at her resources as well.  Can she afford the road trip?  The cards do not depict financial loss, however, things could get out of hand due to the “unexpected” nature of the Strange page.  Overall, the road trip would be successful.

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Reds Shustah(c) continued

In continuation of the last post on the REDS of the Pages of Shustah© I will continue with the next 2 cards. BTW I forgot describe card #4 in the other post but have since included it.  :)

The cards are illustrated for their unique artistry & to visually aid in the topic of this post.

#8 The Serpent.

Misinterpretations, a wrong move, cautious thinking, physical danger.  I have meditated on this card for a long time and the longer I look at it I can see all kinds of activity surrounding the snake.  Sometimes it just sits there and other times it seems to jump out of the card wanting to wrap itself around my neck.  The reason I know this is because I have a constricting sensation in my throat.  

No matter when this card falls it will reveal to you the situation is high risk and potentially dangerous.  It can warn of accidents or profound financial losses.  If your card, the BLACK #14 The Self is beside the Serpent you must take care on the day of the reading.   Be watchful of what you do or where you find yourself.  Take another look at a situation because it is worse than you thought initially.

9.  Weeping Woman.

Grief, sadness, hidden emotions, defeat, lack of vitality.  I rather like this card even though it has more negative suggestions than positive.  Often, I hear the weeping woman sobbing rather quietly to herself but more often than not, I hear her chuckling or giggling.

Here is a card that promises a ray of hope.  The message is to get of your butt and do something about your circumstances.  It is difficult to tell if she is sitting on the ground or if she is sitting in a pool of her own tears.  The Shustah© deck is all about imagination and visualization.  You might see something else.

She has the ability to get up and dance her way through any troubles.  Look at her foot attire – no heavy duty construction boots.  When you get this card the message is to ponder on your next move.  Only you can snap out of a bad mood.

10. to be continued as an edit. Here we have a red card with a huge mushroom and a couple of frogs. Red leans towards challenges. The mushroom has no flowers or leaves. The 2 frogs are sitting under the mushroom. Looking at the images it does look like a dialogue is going on (description in the handbook by Ann Manser/Cecil North). When I meditate on this card in reference to my question, it gives me the feeling of “protection” and a “knowing” within me. I also see growth and toxicity.

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