From April to October, Hostas grow gorgeously around our home: long, wide, vibrant green leaves spill out like a fountain. In the summer, tall, slender stalks erupt with delicate lavender flowers.
After winter, though, they leave quite a mess.
Despite how it looks, the Hostas beds are easy to clean with a sweep of the hand over the wilted leaves and a gentle tug. Stubborn dried stems get clipped by a hand shear.
This spring ritual is important to me, because the longer last year’s detritus covers the eager-to-emerge sprouts—the later the Hostas bloom in full force. The dead leaves cover the early green shoots, preventing sunshine from penetrating and encouraging growth.
As I inspected our yard and decided what needed to stay—and go—the 7 of Coins card came to mind. Someone weary of growing Hostas may decide to dig up the bulbs and throw them away (perish the thought!)—or perhaps give them away to another plant lover. Or, like me, they love seeing the Hostas come back every single year—bigger, badder and lovelier.
Likewise, when the 7 of Coins Tarot card shows up, we’re being asked to evaluate some aspect of the physical realm—our eating habits, man-made structures, yard, clothing, hygiene, appearance, finances—to thoughtfully consider what is working…and what is not.
Below is a Tarot spread I created for life inspection—and to help you figure out what needs planted, pruned or removed altogether: