Have you been planting the right seeds?

This reading suggests that you may have been waiting for life to happen to you, rather than taking action yourself. Raidho is the rune of “riding”. It is a verb, an action word. In this reading, it is accompanied by Sowilo – the rune of the sun – and Ingwaz – the rune of the seed. Together, these runes tell the story of needing to take action if you want to reap the rewards of the harvest. Life can bless you with all the sunshine and perfect conditions for your plants to thrive, but if you never plant any seeds in the first place then how can you expect a fruitful outcome?

This reading is asking you to be clear in your mind about what you want, and start taking action towards that goal. The World card is here as a reminder that the universe can help you along on the journey, but it won’t do the work for you. The Page of Pentacles in reverse also serves as a reminder to make sure you are planting the right seeds - you can't expect sunflowers to grow from an apple tree.

The figure in The World card and the Page of Pentacles are both looking towards the left, the direction of the past. There is also a message here in not relying too heavily on action taken in the past to produce results. If you have been waiting for seeds you have previously planted to begin sprouting, it may be time to change tack. Fresh seeds and fresh soil suited to the current climate will be much more prosperous than continuing to wait for an old investment to start paying dividends.

Deck: The Biddy Tarot Deck by Brigit Esselmont.