Gladiolus

Decks Used: The Herbal Tarot by Micahel Tierra, The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Loesche, The Kawaii Tarot by Diana Lopez, The Tarot Del Toro by Tomas Hijo, The Movie Tarot by Diana McMahon Collis, the Angel Tarot by Travis McHenry

Image credits: Getty Images

Research credits go to FTD

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For todays’ flower, we are looking at the gladiolus. This flower has its origins in South Africa, Madagascar, Europe, and the Middle East. It is part of the Iris family, with over 200 species. This hybridized plant is poisonous so please keep it away from your pets. The gladiolus is often called the sword lily in reference to the shape of the petals of its leaves. It was said to be used as a treatment for colic and treatment to draw out splinters, however, I did just mention it was poisonous so please do not try this. During the ancient Greek period, it was considered the flower of the gladiators because they wore them to protect themselves from death and ensure their victory in their fight to the death. The crowd would cover their winner in the colorful flower. Commonly, the gladiolus represents moral character, honor, strength, faithfulness, integrity, persistence, and infatuation.

With these things in mind, what can I do to remain strong and defend who I am, what can I do to remain faithful to my causes, and what energies or messages are coming through to help me persist and move forward on my goals?

The Cards

cards pulled from varius sources

• Iahhel: desire for the acquisition of wisdom

• 9 of pentacles: satisfaction, the ability to rest and relax

• The sun: light, clarity, peace, growth, happiness

• The high priestess: knowledge, experience, intuition, and the softer side of magic

• Prince of Swords: Communicative, smart, able to take action

• 10 of cups: satisfaction, satiety, peace, love that transcends time and place, stability

I can use my knowledge and communication abilities to create light, satisfaction, and peace in my space. I am in a place of light, clarity, and peace and am in the space now where relaxing and making space for my growth and happiness is possible for me now. The knowledge and experience coming to me when I trust my intuition will help me achieve my highest good.