365 Tarot Spreads: Revealing the Magic in Each Day - Sasha Graham 2014

Bastille Day Start a Revolution Spread

On This Day

Storming the Bastille was a symbolic act, as it only held seven prisoners the day it was taken. Four of the prisoners being held were there for check forging.

The Bastille, a French prison and symbol of a king’s tyranny, was stormed on this day in 1789. This was the flashpoint that ignited the French Revolution. During the following ten years, French society underwent an epic transformation. Absolute monarchy and feudal society were challenged as democracy spread through Europe and ultimately the world.

Summation of Spread

The Five of Wands represents sparks of revolution. The sparring youths mimic warfare with their wands. Conflict is difficult yet necessary, moving the aggressors to new territory. Reflecting both inner and outer challenges, action is required.

Why not start a revolution in your life? What have you been putting off? What have you waited to do? Using the French Revolution as inspiration, there’s no time like the present to storm your own gates.

Cast Your Cards

1. What must I do?

2. Where does my power lie?

3. Who is my ally?

4. Who is my enemy?

5. What stands in my way?

6. What is symbolic of my struggle?

7. What happens as a result of my bravery?