Weekly Roundup: Divisions, Purity & Blindspots, Plus An Unexpected Political Return
Roundup for the week ending 19th November 2023
So our roundup for this week, and here are some of the decks and layouts used:
Still a very tense week newswise, with lots going on, war in the Middle East and related societal and political divisions continuing to rumble on. What a mess. A political drama or two here in the UK with one exit and one surprise Bobby-Ewing-like return here, so see Tuesday’s reading for details on the partnership there. On a lighter note, I’ll be running a poll this week to see what other partnership reads people would like to see, as it’s a fantastically useful spread and very revealing for celebs, Royals and politicos alike!
Here are the summaries of the readings for the week:
This Week: Faithfulness & Purity Plus Climbdowns, While Bonds Threaten To Come Apart, And Blind Spots Cause Lasting Mistakes
Plenty of big energies still in play this week. The cards suggest that the issue of purity and faithfulness will be heavily in the picture, and that there's an idea of faithfulness and purity until the end. The course of recent events may lead to a backing off from those who may feel they made too bold a step. That said, many may be walking by happiness without noticing it, taking things for granted, so the cards warn of that. Unions between people are threatening to come apart, although there will be means of creating positivity, value and for some, money, although that isn't necessarily a positive. There's certainly a sense that temporary blindness over events right now will cause a series of errors whch will impact people's lives for years to come.
Overall, it's a time where the reigns need holding firmly or it'll all fall apart and dramatic events will ensue. With women in particular, there's a sense of having taken advantage of kindness offered and then the turning of backs, although a female hand will offer support in time. There are likely to be some major climbdowns as someone's pride is pricked, but there'll be protection from danger and hidden assaults in time. The big message is around generosity, stability and happiness. Don't forget those who've helped you, share what you've been given and don't forget those around you. We'll be made more happy and stable by a gift.
Sides and tribalism have continued to play a big part in world and national events this week; purity and faithfulness to causes, countries, “sides” and political parties remaining a major feature of the week, and very febrile in places, including where I am in the UK (although some news channels may claim otherwise). People may be stepping back, reluctant to say how they really feel, and events are moving quickly. Backtracking likely also. A sense of things people are used to being taken for granted and divisions between people. Sadly, it looks like some of these fall-outs are going to be long-lasting, as are some of the mistakes that get made as a result. Control is needed, a firm hand, which I don’t think we’re really seeing.
As for the woman, being UK-based, I suspect this is controversial former home secretary Suella (“Cruella” to some) Braverman who was sacked at the start of this week after writing a scathing article about the non-neutrality of the Met police. And then made her feelings about her former boss very clear (the “pricked pride” mentioned here, not to mention the issue of favours?), so she isn’t going quietly.
The summary of the rest of the week’s readings is as follows: