tarot for the cyclist

[alpinerabbit]

look...

[Python]

I've been reading Tarot cards for years and they look like a "must have"

[chickwhorips]

those are neat. will someone read my cards?

[Kitsune06]

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...

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.

[chickwhorips]

i don't have cards or a book.... so i'm just sol.

[Python]

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

[LBTC]

past - Wheel of Fortune (hey, I changed jobs & moved to a new city!)
present - Two of Cups (DH and I have a very strong partnership, gets me through just about anything)
future - The World! (I will realize my heart's desire)
c inf - Queen of Wands (radiantly healthy and fit, attractive, energetic doer....but she is reversed which may mean her energy is blocked. Yes, by the gallbladder that needs to be removed, and this inactivity certainly blocks the feeling that I am an attractive and vital person.....however, I continue to try to focus on that element of myself, so I will use my decisions and thought processes to change the orientation of this card and its influence.)
sc inf - Three of Wands (vision of the future, move fearlessly forward...but he is also reversed. Does this indicate that I am fearfull of moving forward? Or does this mean I need to be patient in moving forward, take my time and assess things greater before following my dreams? I have several possibilities with my photos for allowing this passion of mine to contribute to my physical income. I am pursuing these, but I am not rushing blindly forward, and, yes, they scare me for reasons I just can't put my finger on....)

All comments are welcome on your own interpretation....

Thank you for leading me back to the cards again. I am thinking deeper about my direction than I have in a long time.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Xrayted]

Thanks Kit and LBTC. But, what happens when I have a b-day? I guess I go to a 6? - The Lovers. All about harmony and union, ok. Difficult decisions to be made, feeling torn in 2 different directions... hmmm, all ready there. Geez, I hope that part doesn't go on for a whole year.

I guess it's another sign that I better get on with making up my mind about a certain personal situation. Difficult decisions, indeed. *sigh*

[Dogmama]

I guess it's another sign that I better get on with making up my mind about a certain personal situation. Difficult decisions, indeed. *sigh*

That is one of the nice things about Tarot - it gently urges one to move along with life.

[mary9761]

I would like a second opinion on something. I have been trying to figure out if I know the person that has been stalking and harrassing me on my local cycling forum. It started the day that I left to go to the Hilly Hundred early in October. Just before I was ready to leave for the event, someone posted a cryptic post first as "A riddle for you", then they posted it as a thread titled, "What weighs 300 pounds and smells like the craphouse door of a tuna boat?"
No one bit at first then someone finally answered "your feet? your lack of class?" Others then posted, "A SAG stop at the Hilly?" Finally just before I'd left the original poster then said, "It rides a Navigator 50! Any ideas?" That set off a storm of posts from many of the others on the forum who knew then EXACTLY who they were insinuating.. ME. It got worse before the thread was pulled while I was at the Hilly. The administrator disabled the phoney account and pulled the the thread.
When I came home the same person had signed up for 2 more accounts and was being beligerent (sp?) on another thread that was being discussed on a serious matter. I pointed out to the others that it was the same person (they'd used a variable of the false name the first account was signed under) and then I was under attack again. This time the person was going off about the fact that I can obviously ride a bicycle what was I doing collecting disability from the government. They went on saying that I was basically stealing from other people who needed the money more legitimately than I (they must think I'm rolling in dough NOT, I don't even have grocery money much any more and the only way I was able to do the Hilly was I volunteered to work and it paid for my trip) After they attacked me again, I said that they were a coward and that obviously they had nothing better to do with their life than to attack me or anyone else on the forum. The thread was pulled again and one of the two accounts disabled again.
It was quiet on the forum from the person for about a week, but odd things were happening to me OFF the forum. I was nearly hit by a box truck one day that didn't even honk before chalking up the brakes (that may have just been a freak occurance) and then twice in one day I was approached going to or coming from bus stops on my home from babysitting my grandsons. The first person approached me as I went to the bus stop just leaving my son's apartment and said "Hey, Witchy woman (I had a Halloween tshirt on)" I answered hello and didn't think anything of it until he asked where "My MAN" was and I said my husband was waiting for me at home. He then said, "Too bad, I was going to give you my number and I might have some money for you later." What the????? He walked away and I walked further in the other direction to watch for the bus which was due. I thought I saw him coming back in my direction again before the bus got to where I was standing.
That was strange enough, I got on the bus, transferred downtown and caught my bus home. When I crossed the main street towards home, someone in a truck blew their horn and I kept walking. As I approached my house (I'd turned down my street), I'd gotten on the phone to tell someone what had happened. While I walked down my street, the black truck that had honked at me pulled along side me with his window down! When he saw that I was on the phone, he pulled away and kept going, I told the person I was talking to on the phone what was going on and kept them on the phone until I got home and safely into my house. Ok, now I've been approached by two separate people in the same day I'm assuming for the SAME THING!!
Fast forward a couple days and I look to see they have attacked me AGAIN on the forum. This time they said, "HONK HONK, BET YOU THOUGHT I WAS GONE! Well, I see that the cattle truck is still going. Too bad all that riding hasn't obviously done you any good losing weight, oh well, maybe next year!" This time they posted under the handle packin on the pounds.. I called them a coward and said I felt sorry for them that they had nothing better to do with thier pathetic life than to attack me. I then posted to the administrator that I didn't want them to pull the thread. I had this particular thread going on a challenge with a friend for total mileage since the beginning of the year and I didn't want it destroyed because of a little pissant posting nasty things.
I then wrote to the administrator of the forum and informed them of the post and what has been going on. I have told my family if anything happens to me that I want the IP information of this person and I want them to prosecute! I'm trying very hard NOT to be paranoid and irrational, but I don't know that all the strange things going on is coincidence or not.
This person may or may not be a member of the local cycling club as membership to the club isn't necessary to post on the forum. If this person IS a member, then they know EXACTLY where I live etc because of the member directory. They know where I ride, they know I ride alone and they know the times I ride as I've talked about it on the forum AND I was asked to write an article about myself last fall by the Webmaster at the club forum. I don't want this person to chase me off my bicycle, but I have to admit, it's getting harder to make myself get up early on Saturday mornings to head for the club ride 25 miles away. I either have to ride the entire route in the dark or hope that I catch a bus now part of the way and try to make it on time.
I have been throwing spreads like the one I posted a few days ago trying to figure out if I KNOW the person stalking me on the board and also trying to figure out if it's off the board as well. I went to the site Mimi posted again this morning and it appears something is going to happen and SOON as there are three knights in the spread. There are many face cards and since I'm so close to the situation, I'm not sure if I'm reading this correctly. Would someone else please look over the reading and see if it's telling me I know the person and possibly telling me who it is?
I'm glad that this thread was started as it has at least given me somewhere to ask for an opinion and not be ridiculed for pulling the cards for answers. I never heard back from the webmaster and I'm about to write them again and demand the IP information BEFORE anything else happens. Please tell me I'm not being paranoid and over reacting to some name calling. I've had to deal with this kind of crap my entire life, but never dreamed I'd be attacked in such a way on a cycling forum..

Here is the spread I got this morning at the facade site posted earlier...

Celtic Cross

do I personally know the person writing the nasty stuff about me on the forum?


The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Vanity, conceit, and smugness in romance, friendship, or other relationships. Achieving what you always thought you wanted. Overindulging in food, drink, or the pleasures of the flesh. A state of joy and abundance that is shallow and fleeting.

The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. Five of Pentacles (Worry), when reversed: Concern over finance leads to prudent action. Impending physical threat is met with calm and skill. Suffering and loneliness leads to spiritual growth. Stress is met without resorting to excess or the pursuit of oblivion.

The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Knight of Rods: The essence of fire, such a great conflagration. One filled with vitality and passion for life. A sexy and exciting person, daring in their actions, cocky in their attitude, and utterly without fear. Absolute sincerity, coupled with violent emotions that swing wildly from one extreme to another. Boundless creativity and lust for a change of both pace and place. The rapid approach, or more likely departure, of something that sets your world ablaze. Often suggests travel or escape.

The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Knight of Pentacles, when reversed: The essence of earth behaving as fire, such as molten magma: One slow to action, even in the most urgent circumstances. A force of nature that cannot be diverted from the wrong path. The voice of duty and honor utterly divorced from reality. Lack of imagination and the complete unwillingness to try a different approach, even if the face of complete failure. Idleness and stagnation.

The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. King of Cups: The essence of water behaving as air, such as a billowing cloud in the blue sky: Great maturity, endless patience, tolerance of other points of view, and a deep knowledge of human nature. One who intuitively knows the strengths of those around him, and gently cultivates them. Remaining calm and relaxed in all situations, and making artful use of diplomacy or a quiet word to resolve conflicts. The ability to listen to what another person is saying, and truly understand what is in their heart. A rewarding partner and a beloved leader.

The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Pentacles (Works): The commencement of business, commercial transactions, or employment. The constructive use of creative talents, and the expression of artistry in workmanship. Skill and labor turned to the crafting of things of value. Using the conventional as a medium for expressing the exceptional, in order to build something of great renown and glory.

The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Learning a valuable lesson from the unexpected consequences of prior decisions. Narrowly escaping criticism, censure, and the imposition of external restrictions. Focusing on the crux of a problem and freeing oneself from a difficult situation. Coming to grips with a past failure or humiliation and moving on.

The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Page of Cups, when reversed: The dark essence of water behaving as earth, such as a wellspring: An unexpected new relationship that is childish and foolish. An idle dreamer oblivious to the realities of the world. Moodiness, sad reflection, and retreat from society. Seduction and deception in personal and business relationships.

The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Knight of Swords, when reversed: The dark essence of air behaving as fire, such as a tornado: A merciless and skillful warrior, unfettered by emotion or conscience. A nihilist who can refuse not even the most insurmountable of challenges. A person who inspires fear and hate through their domineering nature and the power of their presence. Speaking without tact or tolerance, in a sarcastic manner. May portend the swift initiation or conclusion of conflict, through the calamitous invocation of force.

The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: An unexpected turn of bad luck. A broken sequence of events. Outside influences for the worse. An inescapable descent due to Fate or Karma. Great changes taking place as a result of earlier actions that cannot be taken back. Misfortune, failure and reluctance to use free will.

[pooks]

Not the answer you're looking for (maybe others can help with that) but go to the police. NOW.

[chickwhorips]

i second pooks.

[Quillfred]

Mary I PM'd you. {{{{{Mary}}}}}

Quill

[KnottedYet]

Call the police. Right now. This isn't someone being funny, it's someone being malicious and threatening. This is very illegal and dangerous.