Professionals, amateurs and curious beginners are welcome to add their thoughts and comments on this 1st August 2012 spread asking for general insights until the Autumnal Equinox.
Overview (start middle left and count anti-clockwise)
1. The Inquirer/The Present ~ The Ten Of Swords. Invasion of security/privacy. The scars we earn enable us to provide wise counsel.
2. Past Influences ~ The Emperor. Mixed aspects of secular power and material/practical concerns.
3. Subconcious Influences ~ The Eight Of Cups. Follow your heart. The ongoing quest for emotional fulfillment.
4. Secret Desire/Wishes ~ The Three Of Wands. The growth of an idea.
5. Hidden Forces ~ The Three Of Swords. Pain/loss/destruction can be a source of strength.
6. Events To Come ~ The Six Of Cups. A trip down Memory Lane.
7. Surrounding Environment ~ The Seven Of Pentacles. Patience and hard work.
8. The Influence Of Others ~ The Ace Of Cups. Pleasure and inspiration.
9. Spiritual Forces ~ The Fool. A fresh start with equal joy and danger.
10. Final Outcome ~ Death. Unexpected change and self-resurrection.
Wow. The grouping of Death (Major Arcana) flanked by The Fool (Major Arcana) and The Ten of Swords dominates this spread. Death and The Ten side-by-side signify ferocious – even violent – upheaval, with The Fool promising an absolute fresh start. Rebirth is painful, but necessary to break out of that box in position 1!
The Emperor (2) has been oppressive instead of benign leading to tangible entrapment (1). The past couple of months have belonged to corrupt words and secular desires instead of action.
Inside (3 and 4) is an emotional drive to follow an inspirational idea. The Eight Of Cups (3) the card that represents this site and it’s author, appeared in position 10 in May. The true self should always be the ultimate outcome yet here she is diminished. The seed of an idea, already planted (4) is the key to her release. The Eight is constantly questing for that one fulfilling cup, held perhaps by The Ace – representing the influence of generous and positive “others” in position 8.
Self-inflicted pain can be debilitating but The Three Of Swords (5) remains stable on her three legs, reminding us that scars can mean strength. The Fool (9) reiterates that we should travel light and jettison the painful baggage that no longer serves us.
A nostalgic event, possibly celebratory marks the shift from present to future (6). What follow is a period of hard-work, demanding patience. The Seven Of Pentacles (7) shows a figure waiting for the seed she has planted to grow to fruitfulness – perhaps the seed planted by The Three Of Wands in position 4!
The Ace of Cups casts her inspirational light over the coming weeks. This spread is full of little hints to follow the heart, trust one’s instincts and look for support in the metaphysical rather than the secular realm.
Then there is Death and The Fool, the surest sign of a cataclysmic new beginning. It’s going to be big. It’s going to be dramatic, but it is going to be for the best.
How often do people read their tarot cards? I know little about it.
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As often as they like 🙂 Some people do quick readings (maybe one or three cards) everyday – some only do a reading when they have a particular issue or problem to focus on.
I read mine 8 times a year, to coincide with traditional Celtic festival days – it just seems right to me 🙂
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That’s interesting – so for instance, if you have a dilemma, you might read the cards to see what the cards bring up and then you could interpret it to make the best choice?
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For me the Tarot is a free counselling session. The cards can help you to order your thoughts and reveal what you already feel is right. 🙂
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When I am brave enough I will get some. I heard a lot of weird stories about them years ago and it put me off but I am very curious about them.
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No need to fear 🙂 I think that is something that comes from us and not from the cards. I have only ever found them to be helpful and meditative – there are lots of “positive” decks featuring guardian spirits – Native American, Faeries, Angels and such – that might be a good place to start.
The Deviant Moon Deck looks a little creepy but the artist is a very kind and gentle soul 🙂
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Yes, I think this fear comes from within. I’m going to look for a deck, I think they will help me when I don’t know which road to take. I love angels so I think that maybe it might be those but I’ll have a good look first and see which clicks my inner buttons.
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wow stunning, i just love tarot card 😀
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This is a brilliant deck. If you go to the Gallery tab on my homepage there is an album link and you can click to see the images in close-up detail xx
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Oh wow! They are beautiful tarot cards. I wish my email hadn’t been hacked, I’ve had less time to enjoy reading many of your posts. But not to worry, this goth girl is getting back on track!
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Sorry to hear about your account, that’s tough. Glad to see you back xx
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Most happy to be back and enjoying the wonderfuls posts as always! ^,.,^
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– I love the new site. I’ve been debating on doing this kind of style. I like it, I just don’t know if I’m doing enoguh photography to justify it. Anyway, it’s great to see your pics and color scheme on this format!
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Looks like you have a very exciting time ahead! What a great reading…two three’s in a reading can signify balance or calm, which might suggest that you are going to face this change with balanced emotions and calm reactions…just my few pennies worth…Brightest Blessings
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Thanks Sammi, I have a very busy head so I always need to remind myself to “keep calm and carry on – I’ll remember this when those changes come 🙂 xx
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Nice deck, i usually never use other cards than the oldest Tarot of Marseille i found, but this Celtic ones (Lugh was a Celtic deity meanning ‘light’ in France) attracts me ;p
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It is a really amazing deck. There is a link to an album of work by this artist at the Gallery tab on my homepage – amazing stuff! And thanks for following xx
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Thx to you 😉
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