DREAM/TAROT- 10 of Cups

[Spirahl]

Ok, I tried this, but being new, I don't really know what I am supposed to be looking for. I just simply put the card in my pillowcase, and fell asleep with my hand on it. Is there some sort of preparation needed beforehand, or is this approach sufficient? I'm not really sure how this specific card relates to my dreams, but here goes...

First dream- I was in front of a large old window that had our neighbour's kittie "Meg" trapped between the two panes of glass. Our wolf-dog "Sheba" was at my side, and somehow she reached her paw throught the glass and injured the kitties leg a little. She immobilized it enough that I was able to grab it and get it out safe and sound.

Second dream- Hubby and I were in an old house or castle. There was a man showing us around as it seemed we were going to stay there for awhile. He led us around all these secret passages and tunnels, and showed us where a key was hidden. The key was neccessary for us to be able to access our mail.

Now I can see how these dreams relate to my life and the recent Hecate symbols that I keep receiving- She has hounds to assist her rescues, keys are associated with her, as are tunnels to unknown realms, the mail could be symbolic of me being open to receiving "messages from beyond" etc.

I just don't know enough abou the Tarot to see the influence of the 10 of Cups. Any suggestions?:confused:

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

Hi Spirahl!

I'm so glad you tried this!

The ten of cups is all about the happy family, being content....just appreciating the wonderful moments that make up being a family.

Both dreams, I feel were about security and togetherness. You make sure everyone around you are safe and sound. By learning secret passages, no one could sneak in on you, as you know the passages.

I feel you were "right on" about the keys.

To answer your other questions: Preparation: I just look at the card before I go to sleep, think about the card's keywords, etc. When you wake up, note special colors and themes that were dominant in the dream, any feelings that may relate and see how the card and the dream may relate to each other. Occasionally, they won't seem to relate to each other at all, but I find I can always find something that could relate. I think our dreams give us a deeper meaning and insight to the cards. :D



My dreams are always a bit fuzzy, but I am trying to remember more and more of them.

I dreamt that I was camping out at my father's. There were a bunch of us camping in his back yard and the field. Though, I was not camping with my significant other, I was with one of my ex~ that I have loved since childhood....but things just didn't work out for us. Anyways, we were happy and surrounded by family. The camping experience ....it felt like we were more like Gypsy's as we camped out.....and traveled together. But the sense of family was strong and comforting.

As far as the weekend goes, we draw our own cards because many of us can't get here to find out what card to use.
:D

[Silver Venus]

Your dreams were brilliant! Id say they were all very strong on security too ~ which fits :D

I had a really wierd dream about one of my ex's too ~ We were really happy and surpirsed to see each other in this kind of factory, then he said he wanted to show me something and we started making carpets out of wool and all these sheep kept on getting in the way and running over our carpets! lol, I got really angry at them and started trying to catch them but couldnt.. I tried for ages.. and cant remember anymore..

It was happy at first but then a got annoyed.. maybe symbolising how I easily get annoyed with love and want to control things around me.

I had a friend stay over Saturday and last night so didnt put the Tarot under my pillow... but will tonight....

Im going to draw The High Priestess! for tonight inspired by Spirahl

:D Sweet dreams!

[Spirahl]

Thanks so much for the help. I can see how it relates now and am hopeful that this means things are looking up.
Things were happy between hubby and I with our 4 doggie "daughters". Recently my hubby has won custody of his youngest who is 13, and there's a lot of tension between the child and I. Hopefully we'll get through this adjustment period with only a few minor bumps and bruises. Hubby realizes that he has spoiled his children too much and how I'm paying for it with extra messes, headaches and that "teenage lip", but he's not done much about it so far. And I don't believe it's my responsibility to discipline his child and of course stepping in forcefully like that will just ruin any chance for things to be harmonious with the child in the future.
So... any bit of hope in this area is welcome!