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First, a little background information.
Over the past year, I have started a
new spiritual chapter in my life
involving Reiki. For those not familiar,
Reiki is a Japanese system of guided
energy healing, that is applied using
hands-on techniques. In a year's time,
I accelerated to what is known as a
Reiki Master-Practitioner. I began my
own practice, which I have named the
Reiki Treatment.
Recently, my Reiki Teacher suggested
that I consider becoming a Reiki
Teacher myself. I had to give this
much thought and consideration.
After some synchronistic events (and
consulting the Tarot, of course!), I
decided to go ahead and become
certified as a Teacher.
The process is a sereis of classes over a
few months' time. On the day of each
new class, I like to conduct a reading,
consisting of three cards, that
basically will tell me how the class
might go.
This is the reading I did for myself the
day of our second class, which was on
March 21, 2010.
The reading was performed using The
White Light Tarot, which combines
Reiki with the Tarot.

Card One: 7 of Wands
When I conduct a three card reading, this position can
mean something about the situation as it is presently.
Basically, I am asking, "What do I need to know about this
presently?"
I found it interesting this card was in the reading. This is a
card that can indicate self-employment, which is a recent
past part of the situation, having started my own Reiki
practice-business. Another aspect of this card is being a
student and teacher; right now, I am a student in the
process of becoming a teacher. The number seven comes
into play here, as it is a number associated with spirituality
and self-awareness. Part of the work (Wands) of these
classes is to learn more about ourselves as we embark on
becoming teachers.

Card Two: Knight of Cups
In a three card spread, this position can indicate something
about the situation I need to consider, or an action step I can
take. it can be a form of guidance or advice.
This card is what is known as a Court Card. It can represent an
aspect of the person having the reading done. It can indicate
how the person is approaching (Knights especially, as they are
on horses, which can imply movement, either literal or
figurative) the situation. Court Cards are also assigned signs of
the Zodiac, which can also be reflective of the Querent (the
person asking the question).
It is this last aspect I will touch on. This card is Pisces, which is
my birth sign. This card, showing up in the spread, specifically
puts me in the situation. I am where I am supposed to be in
terms of becoming a Teacher of Reiki. Since Knights imply
movement, this card also indicates the advancement, or moving
forward, in this area.

Card Three: the Universe (21)
A card in this position will give me some insight as to the
potential outcome of the situation.
The Universe is a Major Arcana card, and as such, carries more
weight in a reading. Major Arcana cards point to the spiritual
lessons and psychological influences of the situation.
Being the last card of the Major Arcana, this card is about the
successful completion of a chapter or phase in life. It can mean
the end of one journey, which sets the stage for the next one. It
can be about things coming full circle. In terms of education,
this card means a graduation, a moving from one level to the
next. In terms of career, it can mean being on one's career path
(the 21 of the card reduces to 3, which is a number that can
mean career).

Since a card that directly represented me appeared in the
spread, I wanted further clarification on my role in this
endeavor. Since this position in the spread, as I indicated
earlier, can suggest a possible action step, or specific guidance
or advice I should consider, I thought it best to draw another
card, placing it directly above the Knight of Cups.

the Question:
What more do I need to know about my part/role in this
situation?

the Card Drawn: 4 of Swords
An aspect of this card is healing, so this fits in perfectly with the
situation, since Reiki is a healing modality. In terms of
guidance and advice, this card is about taking time out for
something. This could mean that I need to take time out of my
busy routine to get the homework we will be assigned
completed. Some of the other projects I have going may need
to be put on hold temporarily to make this happen. Also, this
card is about the need for rest and recharging one's batteries.
This reminds me that in order to be of any benefit to others, I
need to first take care of myself. Lastly, making sure that I
meditate on the things being taught is also very important.
I gazed at the picture on the card. A man sits listening to music
with a pair of headphones on. In the background, you can see
the vibrations, the frquency of the music he is listening to. For
me, this represents the ability to vibrate at a higher frequency
when doing this work. This can mean that Reiki is, on a higher
level, "striking a chord" in me.