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Forbidden Fruit

“Messages of God” deck · card #80

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The forbidden fruit is a symbol of eternal temptation, the desire to take what does not belong to you, or to enter where the doors are closed to you. All of us, in one way or another, encounter this temptation: to take more than we need, to obtain what belongs to another, to reach what is not permitted.

But what lies behind it? How great is the price for what seems so desirable?

Every time your hand reaches for what isn't yours, ask yourself: do I truly need this? The forbidden fruit often looks enticing, but its taste can turn out bitter.

Even if you take what doesn't belong to you, you will inevitably face the consequences. This may be loss, a reckoning, or a feeling of emptiness.

And every step beyond what's permitted demands payment, in time, in energy, in inner peace, or even in future blessings. This card teaches you to distinguish true desire from a surface craving.

It reminds you that everything truly yours will come to you in a natural way. And what belongs to others will bring no happiness, even if it ends up in your hands.

Every fruit must be picked in its own time, by the one for whom it is meant. If you are facing a choice right now, pause.

Ask yourself: "Why do I want this? What do I feel; am I drawn toward what's forbidden?

Am I happy from the desire alone, or do I already feel unease within?" Sometimes true strength lies in the ability to refuse what isn't yours, and to focus on what truly matters. The forbidden fruit is also about how you accept life's gifts.

Sometimes the long-awaited "cherry on top" is a reward for effort, honest work, and patience. Don't be afraid to accept this with gratitude.

But if behind the fruit lies the shadow of deceit, manipulation, or someone else's pain, be certain: the taste of this fruit is poisoned. Let this card remind you that true abundance is born from purity of thought and action.

And temptations are lessons that help us grow, by choosing light and truth. And remember, real gifts arrive without a heavy price.

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