Fool Me Once…
Dear Maribeth,
Someone I love came back a second time to steal my heart, he left so quickly for someone else to be a free spirit. What does the future hold for us?
Brian
Dear Brian,
The cards that came up for you are the 9 of Wands, the 7 of Cups and The Fool. These cards look very representative of your feelings. It is interesting that this reading is not so much about the two of you, as it is about your personal challenges: past, present and future.
The 9 of Wands shows a figure with a bandage on his head whose facial expression looks quite hurt. The 9 Wands around him show that you put the maximum amount of effort and endurance that you felt was possible into this relationship. You are a person who feels extreme emotion and not the kind of guy to do things half way. When it was over, you promised yourself not to risk that kind of emotional upset again, especially by him. A lot of your question seems to be asking, “Why am I being asked to do this again? Am I crazy??”
The 7 of Cups shows the opportunities that are available to you for finding happiness. Kind of a “What’s behind door number 3?” kind of feeling. “Should I venture into the unknown? Do something different? Why should I go back to something that didn’t work last time? But I’m attracted to him, still! How can that be? Oh, what to do!” It all feels very dramatic.
This brings us to The Fool. This is a major arcana card, the first of 22. It is time for you to risk it all Brian. If you are going to do this, don’t hesitate. You must either throw yourself all the way in, or not at all. There is no holding back. There is a huge lesson here for you about trust. Trust in yourself, trust in others, and truly understanding the importance of trusting your partner in order for a relationship to work. It will be very hard for you to completely trust him again, but you can do it if you can completely let go of your resentments and hesitations.
If you choose not to participate in this relationship, it will be because you know that you cannot trust him and that your respect for the importance of that trust is more important than anything else. If you are able to let go and free your own spirit, you will be able to express your feelings in the way that you need to.
The Fool symbolizes success in a venture that is light hearted, care free and trusting. You need to achieve that peace of heart in your own life in order to be successful with another person. I wish you much luck and strength as you embark on your journey of giving your heart to those you love. No one can steal it, only you decide when it is shared.
