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I've been reading Tarot cards for years and they look like a "must have":D
those are neat. will someone read my cards?
it's pretty easily done with the cards and a book. I tend not to like Crowley decks, but some people really think he's God's Gift to philosophy... :rolleyes:
It's all in interpretation... for those who know their tarot, for a year and a half, every reading I got had the towers in it. Then, I left xdh and I've never had the towers come up since. I guess change HAD to happen.
i don't have cards or a book.... so i'm just sol.
I've used the Crowley Thoth Tarot but didn't get on that well with them. I have several decks but the one I use most and I find, for me, are the most accurate are The Tarot of the Cat People. They're also a very pretty deck. The only problem I have with them is when I bring them out and am doing a reading for someone my cats come in and sit on them:rolleyes:
Great story, Kit! Are you still reading? Anything interesting coming up these days?
Python, I love how your cats just know. Very cool.
Me, I only read the tarot when I've had a glass or two of wine. And thank you for the reminder, with my GB being so stupid, alcohol is actually rather soothing and I've been having a glass every night. Time to start doing regular readings for me! yay!
oh, yes, and I use the Robin Wood deck. A lot like the Ryder Thwaite, but the people are prettier, and there are three FABULOUS cards: Death, the Devil and the special one to this deck, the Nothing card - totally blank like a zen block.
Namaste,
~T~
I got into reading runes (shake the bag and drop one out, look it up and see what the "message of the day" was, or do a full reading) and haven't done a real tarot reading since last week.
That one (I only read cards upright. I suppose adding the 'reverse' meaning would make it more accurate, but I want to avoid that kind of negativity... =P) I lay past, present, future, with conscious things and Subconscious influences. Past- V of Wands, Present- IV of Cups, Future- the World. Conscious influence- Queen of Swords Subconscious influence-II of Cups
Interesting, huh? I can kinda see it, but don't want to elaborate, really.
xdh had a clay runeset made for him with Thor's hammer pressed into the backs of the runes... (I joked I had Wyrd tattooed on my back. People would ask to see, and I would show them... Some took more explanation than others...) :rolleyes:
By the way the pic is from the NOVA tarot by Running Press. I got it form Borders in the US, can also be found at Amazon. The little book that comes with it is not of much value but I just love the imagery.
There's also a miniature version of less than an inch height which I have, it's cute as a talisman (not really workable).
I have Joan Bunning's book, "Learning the Tarot". I like that everything has a postitive spin in her definitions.
I have a couple decks, but stopped using my first deck because I pulled the Hermit 3 or 4 times in a row (my aunt and I were playing with tarot in the other room) the very moments my dad died. Too weird for me. Then I bought a Waite deck. I think it's sad that the dike who actually drew the Waite deck gets no credit for her work. Well, she gets credit, but the deck isn't named after her.
Like Kit, I only read "upright".
If someone drew an entire deck that was biking, I'd be all over it.
Haven't done any card-play in a long time. Maybe I should pull a card o' the day for today. (kinda like Dove chocolate fortunes)
Six of Wands. "Triumph, acclaim, pride."
I prefer Dove chocolate fortunes :D think I'll pull one:
Make your eyes twinkle
Mmmmm, chocolate....:D
I pulled the reading that Kitsune mentioned
Past - Queen of Pentacles (reversed)
Present - Queen of Wands (reversed)
Future - Strength
Consious Influence - Knight of Pentacles
Subconcious Influence - Ace of Wands (reversed)
I like to think of reversed cards as an indication that "something" is blocking the energy of the card....that something may be something we have control over, or we may not. I personally think that my wands reversed is because of my current health problem that is reducing my activity and quality of life. I hope that the Strength in the future is SOON! :p
Any comments on the reading from anyone would be most welcome....
Namaste,
~T~
LBTC
Wow. A lot of reversed cards. Hmm. Hopefully that Strength does come in, soon! And I'm not sure about your health situation, but that sounds like a plausible explanation. I've always liked that Knight of Pentagrams. He was xdh's card, incidentally. He managed to somehow have it come up in most (60%ish) of his readings. Funny.
Knot-
Too weird about the Hermit card being pulled... strange things like that happen. I didn't put much into the Tower the first couple of times it happened (I figured it was about work or something) but in the midst of our parting (and it was hard. We both still felt for each other, but... well no details here...) my adopted uncle drew for me, and .... towers didn't come up. In its place was the Empress. It confused the **** out of me. Then I met DGF and all has been revealed.
Reading today
Past- Knight of Wands
Present- Page of Pentacles
Future- Death
Conscious- 2 of Pentacles
Subconscious- 9 of Swords
Not happy about the 9 of swords. Knot, do you have a positive divination on that one? Both the conscious and subconscious seem very tied to the future card.
I'm wondering if it means that my rash actions in the past will make sense and ultimately lead to change, if I have to go through a little suffering beforehand?
Oh, and my job interview went really well...
My faves were the Universal Waite Smith. (The group I hung with when I was into tarot always added the "Smith" because Pamela Smith was the artist.)
I love the images, and the colors in the Universal deck are so much prettier.
Pamela Smith's original (Rider Waite Smith):
http://www.drizzle.com/~fools/artwor...hics/tarot.JPG
And the Universal Waite Smith:
http://www.bellbookandcandle.citymak...rot/uwfool.jpg
I had some good books, but they were more about learning about yourself than the future. I was never any good at it, other than what I learned about myself, but nothing about predicting ever worked.
kitsune,
my book on the tarot has a long description of the 9 of swords, that isn't all bad....
first it focusses on our own worry that we've done something wrong, not necessarily that we have, but that we feel we have...
it suggests using the card as a caution by trying to ensure that you are making the best choices.
The last line says "Even a small change can make all the difference"
And yes, it could only be noting a vulnerable spot in your life, or it could be a warning that the path you are on may be a difficult one.
My own experiences remind me that difficult times have helped me to expand my gift (photography), pay more attention to my intuition about people I meet, take better care of my own needs, and to reach out to people I trust...and I think they have made me a better and more compassionate person, even while still being more cautious in new circumstances.
whew.
Okay, that was a bit too wordy, I hope you don't mind! :rolleyes:
Namaste,
~T~
Wordy's fine. (I'm moreso than is good for me!) I think it has to do with my financial situation. Hopefully that changes with this new job... I'm managing things pretty well, but every once in awhile I look back on something I bought and go "Why?!!"
Thanks for the input LBTC, that makes me feel better. =)
I LOVE the Robin Wood deck. I have the Wheel of Fortune actually signed BY Robin Wood. :D A friend of mine was at a function where Robin was and had her sign it for me.
Smith is the dike I was referring to. Glad the group was calling it the Waite Smith deck.
Kit - My book talks about the 9 of Swords as referring to "the tortures we put ourselves through when our fears and doubts overwhelm us." (BTW, I have the same book as LBTC, get it if you can"
How ironic. Me. Fears and doubts! Gotta be about money!
:rolleyes:
yup, knotted, my book said that too.
I downloaded the whole thing and printed it. I'll find the link tomorrow and post it.
Namaste,
~T~
the book is "Learning the Tarot" by Joan Bunning
I'll pick that book up. My card today (only drawing one) 6 of Pentacles. Sounds like today.
Mine: Nine of Cups.
Oh, puh-lease! Can I have chosen a more appropos card?
Last Word card: Ace of Cups
AAAAAAAAAG! <Knot runs off, convinced the Tarot is speaking directly to her>
Have any of you ever used this one? I loved the first edition.
http://www.amazon.com/Tarot-Your-Sel...e=UTF8&s=books
I started out with the Classic Rider-Waite and then progressed to a "modern "deck (Mary Hanson Roberts) Which I am not completely happy with either but I like the colours and the pencilling
I pay *a lot* of attention to reversed cards and see them as more personal and emotional and "hidden" ( from my own self ie unrecognised by my conscious mind) than uprights.
I use the classic Celtic spread but just as often one called Diana's Arch that I read about in a feminist spirituality journal way back in the 80's which I find useful because with it I have to take my intellect off the hook.
Hanson-Roberts did the coloring on the Universal Waite Smith, which is one reason I love it. The Hanson Roberts desk seemed a bit too "twee" for me, although I did have it at one time. But I loved her use of color. Another one:
http://www.spiritualguidancetarot.co...waitecard1.jpg
daily reading for me... doing Knots reading...
six of swords.
last word- nine of pentangles.
certainly better than yesterday!
I don't know what any of this means and prefer Dove chocolate readings.
This is lower cals though.
Tarot for Trek: (in one paragraph)
Each card has a description that refers to some aspect of your life. You are meant to "change gears" in your head and look at that aspect if you pull that card. Gets you out of a thinking-rut.
My pulling the 9 of Cups and the Ace of Cups would be like getting "When two hearts race both win" and "Trust your instincts in love" in Dove chocolates.
I can almost understand that. Do I get a derailleur to "change gears"? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I'd probably shift under load and get "brain suck" :cool: Can I get Campy?
Wow - you gals got me interested in this again. My mom had given me a Tarot deck and book last Christmas; I played with it for awhile, then put it away. Tonight, after reading this thread, I pulled it out. Today I was given a new, challenging assignment at work. I am both terrified and excited about it, as it means an entirely new area of learning and responsibility, and my manager seems to think that I am just the person for the job.
Not having much time, I just did a one-card pull tonight: 8 of Wands. The "title" of this card in my book is "Greater Responsibilities". The text talks about moving onto the new from and having the resolve to leave the old behind -- me to a "t". I've been doing the same thing at work for many years, and this new project is a departure, a move to newer, much more state-of-the-art technology.
Kinda cool, eh? :cool:
Emily
I just did a one-card pull. It was 5 of Swords. "Self interest, Discord, Open Dishonor" All about being selfish, letting the ends justiy the means, and losing your moral compass.
Ok, mighty negative card, eh? But there is more.
"Sometimes this card implies a need to put your own interests first. If you are being abused or taken advantage of, you must get free. ...hold to a larger view of who you are. Find the solution that is best for everyone, including yourself." -Joan Bunning
Not quite so negative.
So, this card reminds me of a situation I'm dealing with, and I have two ways to change gears and think of this situation. Essentially, "am I being selfish, or am I taking care of myself?"
Just random proddings that encourage you to think "risk free" in another direction.
Knotted
I think it has to do with taking care of yourself. About that "situation"... you deserve so much more than you've received. Don't settle for less than true love and happiness. I know the one your looking for is out there. I hope you find each other soon. Don't give up. :)
***I wander off shaking my head, thinking that I should follow my own advice in this area... (sigh)***
This is fun!
So, inspired by this thread, I went to my zen den, turned on the star light and the turtle light and the crystal salt lamp, shuffled my tarot deck and spread them out on the rainbow sarong covered table with the glass and the shells and the little zen garden on it....and I pulled
Past - Queen of swords
Present - The hanged man
Future - the Magician
Consious influence - 9 of swords reversed
sub concsious influence - Queen of pentacles
Yes, I used to be strong and have self confidence
Now I am waiting for results of the latest medical test, and hoping for a recommendation of surgery (amazing as that is to me!)
And I am developing some relationships with potential customers for my pictures.
That covers past present and future.
The 9 reversed in my little book talks of the end of suffering and about patience; alternately, if we disregard that it is reversed it is about suffering and illness - which I'm smack dab in the middle of.
The only one I don't really get is the subconcious influence of the queen of pentacles. Who is the warm generous woman with my best interests at heart? I'm not sure what the reference to gifts, intelligence and thoughtfulness really are....except that I feel very grateful to have moved where we have....
Any thoughts are welcome!
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
and I continue with the one-Dove chocolate draw and got:
follow your instincts :p
AAAAAAHAAAAHHAAAAAAAA! (no, really?)
so, your instincts say Dove is better than Tarot. So Dove is your thing. You could be the only gypsy babe at the Renaissance Festival reading Dove bars instead of Tarot cards. (Betcha you'd do a booming business!)
yeah, if I keep doing this I'll be a chubby gypsy babe because if I don't like the fortune just eat the chocolate and get another.
Dark or milk? (red wrappers or blue wrappers)