Background:
Linda is a mother of an 8-year-old boy, Zhi Hao, who struggles with communication, especially when expressing his emotions and needs. Although Zhi Hao is smart and creative, he becomes frustrated when he can’t explain how he feels or understand the emotions of others. Linda noticed that he had become withdrawn and often acted out, but she couldn’t understand what he was going through. Despite his good grades, their relationship at home was becoming more strained.

Challenge:
Linda tried various ways to connect with Zhi Hao, including talking about his struggles, but he rarely opened up. He often threw tantrums, cried, and isolated himself without explanation. Linda noticed his reluctance to discuss his feelings, particularly about bullying at school and by his cousins, which she only learned about through the tarot reading. Concerned for his emotional well-being, she needed a way to understand his feelings beyond just his words.

Outcome:
Linda was referred to us by a satisfied client (*refer to Google Review as shown below) and turned to tarot for insight into Zhi Hao’s emotional world. She hoped the reading would help her better understand his struggles. The reading revealed key insights, including the root causes of his behaviour and emotional challenges, such as the bullying at school, which Linda hadn’t known about.

The Tarot Reading

 Image: Tarot Spread by Purac Soul

Main Card: The Page of Cups:
This card, surrounded by negative clarifying cards, revealed Zhi Hao's emotional struggles. It showed he wanted to express his feelings but didn’t know how. He feared his parents wouldn’t support him, a belief shaped by his upbringing, where emotional independence was encouraged, and "rowdy" behaviour discouraged.

After being laughed at by his cousins, Zhi Hao sought comfort from his parents but was unintentionally brushed off, deepening his fear that his emotions would be ignored.

These clues are reflected in the following card combinations:

Clarifying Cards for The Page of Cups:

• The Five of Cups:
  This card revealed the emotional grief Zhi Hao was carrying, symbolized by the spilled cups. It showed that Zhi Hao was grieving his social isolation and his struggle to express his emotions in a way others could understand. He had been holding onto past emotional hurts and became afraid of being rejected, which made him even more unwilling to open up.

• The Five of Swords:
  This card reflected Zhi Hao’s internal conflict. He felt defeated and didn’t know how to stand up for himself. Zhi Hao thought talking about his emotions would make people reject him because he was taught to deal with his feelings alone and avoid being "rowdy." This belief kept him from asking for help and made him more withdrawn.

• Justice:
  The Justice card is about fairness and doing the right thing. Zhi Hao hopes his parents will help him achieve fairness. It advised Linda to be fair and kind and to think about how Zhi Hao might be feeling. It also encouraged Linda to talk to his teachers about the bullying. Zhi Hao will want to see that his parents are taking action. A balanced approach would help Linda support him better.

• The Ten of Cups:
  This card spoke of emotional fulfillment and connection. It suggested that by nurturing Zhi Hao's emotions and creating a safe space for him to express himself, their relationship could heal. It also hinted that Zhi Hao might have experienced bullying in the extended family too, based on the surrounding cards.

• The Empress:
  The Empress card showed that Linda needed to be loving and caring. It reminded her to be kind and understanding, offering Zhi Hao the support he needed. Simple things like hugs, kisses, and comforting words would help him feel safe and loved.

• Further Clarifying Cards for The Empress:

  • The Eight of Pentacles, Ace of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles showed that Linda and her husband needed to talk to Zhi Hao’s teachers about what was happening. These cards also reminded them to be kind, listen to his feelings, and offer comfort instead of ignoring them.
  • The Ten of Pentacles represents a family working together for stability. It reminded Linda and her husband that they needed to come together to support Zhi Hao and create a stable, loving environment.

A Brief Astrology Insight:
We also looked at Zhi Hao's astrology chart to understand his feelings better. His Moon in Capricorn, Moon square Mercury, and Chiron in Gemini 1st house indicate that he struggles to express his emotions and often keeps his feelings inside. This can make it hard for him to talk clearly about how he feels, and if left unaddressed, it could affect him as he grows up, leading to an unfulfilling life.

Outcome:
The tarot reading helped Linda realize that Zhi Hao’s behaviour was due to emotional struggles, not rebellion. With this understanding, she created a more caring environment for him to express himself. She learned from his teachers that he had been bullied. While the bullying wasn't physically severe, the mockery deeply affected Zhi Hao and contributed to his withdrawn and erratic behaviour.

Linda became more patient, encouraging Zhi Hao to express his feelings through creative outlets like drawing and violin lessons. She also began to show more love and comfort, as suggested by The Empress card.

Linda and her husband became more aware of not dismissing Zhi Hao’s feelings, helping to create a more supportive and trusting home.

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