Secret Kings

by Degman Whitaker

  Your emotions and personal courage will be tested. Expect to become involved in helping others. You are accepting responsibility. A friend needs you to protect them from harm. You may be sharing workspace or living space with another.

  2. You watch two children building a sand castle near the surf. Then, you observe a man drawing a chalk painting on the sidewalk. You see rain that washes the chalk into blurry puddles. Gentle waves lap against the sand castle until it dissolves under the sunset.

  You dreamed of fleeting art forms. But even after the waves, the party and the rain, the art lives through memory. You are involved in a project or work for which there may not be immediate tangible rewards.

  3. You hear church bells in the morning. When you walk out your front door, you see the flag in front of the town hall is flying at half-mast. You walk along the shady road and see a funeral procession with 6 cars. Next, you see spring flowers and signs of Easter.

  You are concerned with the constant cycle of death and rebirth. You have been thinking about starting over or starting new. You are letting go of your old life. The next few months will bring more happiness than the last few did.

  5 ♦ FIVE OF DIAMONDS MUSIC/ART

  This is the card of the wind. It carries the sound of music and the color of art.

  If the 10 ♦ TEN OF DIAMONDS also appears with this card, you may wish to consider a career in the visual or fine arts.

  1. Receiving this card, indicates that you have an active imagination, which can be both an ally and an enemy. Inspiration and creativity energy are emphasized. The vibration is changing and a transformation is taking pace.

  You are especially sensitive to others, which can take its toll on your personal well-being. You have many talents and interests and it may not be obvious which of those will produce the greatest success.

  2. Answers are found in nature, through meditation or the voices of a stranger. The card is also asking you to listen to your own internal clock.

  In matters of education and vocation, you may need to examine your aptitude. Consult with friends if you are still not sure. Avoid vocations that involve heavy physical demands.

  3. You may have a natural attraction to metal, gravel and stone. You will develop a connection with an artist. Writing is favored at this time.

  You may also have a connection with someone from the restaurant industry. This card also has associations with the color purple. Daydreams are also very significant at this time. People are evaluating your work.

  KING WITH 5 ♦ FIVE OF DIAMONDS

  1. You hear the beautiful song of wind chimes on a warm summer day. The sun breaks through the green leaves of an oak tree and the red leaves of a maple. You look out a window and watch the treetops sway. You see yourself in the reflection from the glass.

  Often times the answer really is “blowing in the wind.” The song of the wind chimes also reminds us that our own imaginations can offer solutions. There is a great power in visualization. Listen to the wind.

  2. You stood on the sidewalk and watched a marching band of street people parade through a small town main street. The beat of the drum was irregular and the smell of alcohol was everywhere. The drum became louder and louder to the point that it tormented you. However, no one else seemed to be affected.

  Are you a leader or a follower? At this time, there is an emphasis on role models, mentors, and people that can help you. Stay away from gossip. This dream also carries a warning to protect your creative works from being stolen or diluted.

  3. You are laying on a blanket under the stars. You hear the distant sound of a waterfall. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves around you. In the distance, you here the rumble of thunder. You watch a meteor shoot across the night sky.

  There is music in your heart. This dream indicates that you will experience happiness and good fortune in matters of love and romance. You can also expect the coming weeks to be more peaceful and calmer.

  6 ♦ SIX OF DIAMONDS POSSESSIONS

  This card is concerned with material resources and the accumulation of wealth.

  * If the 9♦ NINE OF DIAMONDS or the 9 ♣ NINE OF CLUBS also appears near this card, you will need to get better organized.

  1. You are interested in establishing security for yourself and building a foundation for your future. This card is concerned with the balance sheet and the bottom line. You may also be involved in a major purchase at this time.

  This card signals a busy period. You may be around people that are packing and unpacking for a move. You may also be facing an obstacle with a longtime friend.

  2. In matters of business and finance there is an inventory or accounting taking place. This is also an excellent time to buy, sell, and transact business. Check insurance policies.

  Try to stay focused amidst the noise and distraction. There is movement around you, but you may have to wait.

  3. Even if one of your investments does a flip, you will still manage to land right side up. You have an ability to attract wealth. If you require it, you will be able to borrow money at this time.

  You may be developing a connection with someone in the restaurant or travel industry. The month of January will figure prominently in your plans.

  KING WITH 6 ♦ SIX OF DIAMONDS

  1. From a ski lift, you hover over a group of people shopping along the main street of a town. You hear some of the conversations. Snow is falling and some of the shoppers are singing.

  Your attention may become focused on giving something away. You are also very interested in the effect that you are having on others now. You need to know that your presence and your words are making a difference.

  2. You are in a boat. The water around you drops many tens of feet in less than a minute. Then, you see seven cement statues of Greek figures. You also see seven ancient silver coins on the ocean floor. You maneuver the boat and retrieve three of the coins before the water rises again.

  You should be thinking about maximizing the opportunities at hand. It is time to do more than just make the best of a bad situation. There could be an upcoming real estate purchase. Timing is critical.

  3. You are picking up your luggage at the airport. You watch the suitcases spin around the conveyor belts. You pick up a green plaid suitcase and exit through an underground tunnel. You get into a cab and as you drive away, you realize you have the wrong luggage.

  You are concerned about leaving something behind or misplacing something. It is a good idea to use extra precautions with your possessions during the next few days. You have also been thinking of starting something new. You are moving in the right direction.

  7 ♦ SEVEN OF DIAMONDS TRAVEL

  You have chosen the card of travel, movement and opportunities. This card is also concerned with direction, goals, and travel.

  1. At work and in relationships, it may seem as though each day is the same. You may be thinking about relocation or vacation or just daydreaming a lot. There could also be some restructuring of housing arrangements in your circle of friends.

  This may be a restless time while waiting for things to change. Sometimes you wonder if you have lost your way or taken a wrong turn. You have already turned the corner and are stepping into the light.

  2. To improve the situation, try to find a nonthreatening safe haven until the storm blows over. You do not need necessarily need advice, but this is a time when women can help. If you are on your own, it may be time to hug a tree.

  This is a good time for travel, especially by water. Boating, fishing, and beaches are favored.

  3. The fog is about to life. An event is about to occur which has an unexpected benefit. It may cause an important adjustment of your time schedule or calendar.

  Initial J figures prominently. The most adventurous forms of travel are favored. The numbers 4 and 8 reappear.

  KING WITH 7 ♦ SEVEN OF DIAMONDS

  1. You are on a camping trip. You have a canteen of water, a flashlight and some matches. Inside the tent, there is a feeling of co
mfort and happiness. Through the screen, you watch the embers of the campfire settle into a red glow.

  Adventures and travel into spiritual wilderness are emphasized at this time. You are well prepared for the adventure you have planned. Now, go have some fun.

  2. A great white sphere of light hover a few feet above you. As it descends, you feel its warmth and energy. Next, you witness a red rose expand from a bud until it is the size of a football field. You watch as the blue sky turns pink and the crickets sound like violins.

  This dream is concerned with travel and movement around you. Your relationships are entering a mature phase. This is a period of mental expansion, where you will have a serious conversation with your higher self.

  3. You meet a traveler from a foreign land. He tells you a story of great hardship and of his struggle to lead his family away from repression and poverty. He left his country to make a new start. Two weeks before his family would join him, they were killed. Now, he is a man without a country or home, or family. Your eyes filled with water before you woke.

  Growth and expansion come from a story or collection of stories. Do not take for granted what you already have. This card indicates a busy period of contact with colleagues and peers.

  8 ♦ EIGHT OF DIAMONDS COOPERATION

  This card celebrates the idea of people working together toward a common goal or the resolution of a problem.

  1. The card is concerned with equality and emphasizes keeping yourself available to others. Changes are taking place in your circle of friends.

  This card suggests that you can expect a hectic schedule with all kinds of issues. You have grown accustomed to all the drama around you.

  2. If appropriate, consider the use of acknowledgement or confession. Seek the advice or counsel or the healing energy of professionals. Some of the sources where you find support may be unusual.

  In matters of health, your mental health takes precedence. Meditation and reading are recommended. Travel adventures and new classes can also provide a new set of experiences. This card requires that you develop a plan and stick to it.

  3. In matters of careers, this is a favorable card. It indicates that you are respected and that you have won the trust of others.

  A partnership is forming. If the Q♦ QUEEN OF DIAMONDS also appears in the reading, this is significant partnership.

  This card always brings good news. A rising tide lifts all boats. Enjoy the ride.

  KING WITH 8 ♦ EIGHT OF DIAMONDS

  1. You remember selling everything so that you and your brother could go west to join the California Gold Rush. You wondered if you were out of your mind, but you went anyway. Though you never became rich, you met your partner. You made a living and you were happy.

  This dream is concerned with issues of conviction. No one else will believe in you until you believe in yourself. This dream is also concerned with taking a chance and making a leap of faith. You are going to make a decision based on instinct. Some will say that you are not being logical.

  2. You are traveling on an old stagecoach. A young man heading east sits next to you. The pretty lady on your other side is heading west. The two decide to play a card game, so you swap places with the man.

  There is a focus on meeting new people and expanding your social circle. Important business contacts can be established at this time. The information you need will come through a friend of a friend.

  3. You bought a new car. When you showed your friend the new car, she shook her head and said you paid too much. Within a few minutes, the conversation became heated. You were both angry when you drove out of the driveway.

  It is very important that you have the approval and support of others right now. You may have to make a decision sooner than you thought. Better to avoid escalating any disagreements, especially with allies.

  9 ♦ NINE OF DIAMONDS INFORMATION

  This card emphasizes the value of research and has associations with history, records, databases and libraries.

  * If the K ♦ KING OF DIAMONDS card also appears, you may be facing an especially difficult time.

  1. You may not even be sure yourself what issue you are facing. Selecting this card does not prove or confirm anything. You have the burden of proof yourself.

  Things may have become more complex or confused than anyone could have expected. Right now, the emphasis is in acquiring information and being organized.

  2. You may need additional information before you can make an important decision. It is also a good time to study the past. If the situation is changing rapidly, then go back to the drawing board, and back to the original plan.

  You may find yourself spending more time reading and researching. You may also find yourself working more with computers than usual.

  3. In both work and relationships, you enter into a busy period, with many things on your “to do” list. Short trips are also possible at this time. The card indicates involvement in research.

  Someone may spark your interest in antiques or museums. A wedding or special venue becomes a topic of conversation. The numbers 4, 13 and 14 are especially strong at this time.

  KING WITH 9 ♦ NINE OF DIAMONDS

  1. Beneath a glass bottom boat, you watch schools of yellow, blue, and orange fish swim near the colorful coral. As gentle waves lap the boat, the fish scatter. A bell rings and a thick patch of fog rolls across the boat.

  You are on the verge of an important finding or you are about to stumble onto a valuable discovery. A woman can help you. Places known for their energy and vibration are discussed. This is a good time for educational pursuits.

  2. You visit the map room of an old sailing vessel. You see the compass in your hand, and you see yourself, but you are invisible to the men in the room. There are four sailors giving advice to the captain. One of the men speaks your name. Just then, a huge wave crashes over the deck of the boat.

  In this dream, you held the compass, indicating that you had the answers, but that others were not listening. Others will ask for your help, but by that time, the problem will have worsened.

  3. You are looking down at a small mound of gems and minerals. As you walk closer, you see quartz, amethyst and turquoise. Then, you experience a beautiful field of wildflowers. The morning dews makes the flowers sparkle like diamonds.

  You will be given access to important records. Business projects are in the seed stage. A breeze of prosperity is blowing your way. If you wish, a healing energy is available. Work with crystals is favored.

  10 ♦ TEN OF DIAMONDS TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE

  This is the card of computers, technology, machines, medicine and science.

  1. This card is also concerned with falling behind the rest of the group, missing a deadline, or just missing the boat. There may be a feeling of frustration or not being at the right place at the right time. It may seem as though the systems in place are not working on your behalf.

  You may be trying to navigate or cope with significant changes around you. In this environment, it can be challenging to keep your positive attitude.

  2. At this time, you should consider the delegation of tasks and responsibilities at the work place. Also, look for ways to combine things, automate processes, and take advantage of technology and science. If you are doing something the old-fashioned way, try to put technology to work for you or apply a scientific approach to problem solving.

  This is a good time for investments in real estate. Friends say you should approach the problem from the foundation.

  3. Friendships and relationships are secure and rise to a new level. There is a maturity in your relationships. At this time, you have the support of family members. You may find yourself spending more time with your partner.

  With or without your consent, your partner may go ahead with a major purchase. Look for an opportunity to help a young person.

  KING WITH 10 ♦ TEN OF DIAMONDS

  1. You are exploring a storage room when you find a box of letters and postcards. You notice
a case of documents on the floor. A dust-covered photograph rests on the desk next to a computer. It is a photograph of you.

  Written and oral communication is highlighted by this dream. You will write or give speeches. The presence of the old photo indicates that you will be successful integrating your ideas and work from the past with the technology of the future.

  2. You float in the air around the city skyline, hovering over the city’s neon aura. You can see all the buildings and highways, but you do not see any people. When you return, you are walking through mud, laughing and talking with one of your childhood friends.