Cherry Yidaki
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On the subject of divination, I like to break out the tarot deck on holidays and other occasions. My wife and I will do full Celtic Cross spreads on ourselves, and simple three card Past, Present, Future runs on the kids.
Of course an active mind can find correlations and connections anywhere, but it's kind of interesting to take what turns up and ponder how it might be interpreted as to be significant to you. It's also interesting to watch the trends involved in these "readings."
For instance, my wife's readings always seem to have a lot to do with "power issues" in her life. Mine almost exclusively deal with artistic and emotional expression.
Take, for example Thanksgiving's spread for me:
1. Me - the card that represents my "place" and what I need to realize my desires.
Princess of Hearts- representing "Tenderness." In this position the card usually means you are full of dreams and fancies and romantic ideals. They must be balanced with logic and pragmatism to come to anything.
2. My surroundings - your "environment" - as far as what you're reading for is concerned. I was just thinking about my life in general, so it ought to be generic.
The Empress Major Arcana = big juju. This is the card of "Creativity." I'll take it to mean that I'm in a good place to write shitty haiku and do other things like that which I enjoy.
3. Blocking me - this card is going to indicate what "imbalance" may keep me from achieving my short and long term goals (cards 7 and 11).
Six of Hearts - the card of "Joy." Hmmpf. And admonition that childish behaviour or dicking around enjoying myself could fuck things up. Do tell...
4. Foundation - this card should give me an idea what "strength" I can draw on.
Seven of Hearts - the card of "Illusion." My ability (or lack of) to separate reality from fantasy will serve me here. The ancients warn against escapism and intoxication. Well, shit - two of my favorite pastimes.
5. the Past - What has brought me to this "state." Alternatively, people/situations/places passing out of my life.
Nine of Wands - "Discipline."
Lessons of self-denial and discipline will come in handy now, but if they weren't learned before you're up shit creek now, buddy. You wasted your life. That's some harsh shit. I'll cross my fingers.
6. the Crown - this will indicate the "spiritual goal" to work towards.
Five of Wands - "Competition." Try to be competitive, and while doing so visualize yourself from your opponent's POV. Uuuuhhh - ok.
7. What is Before You - what to look for or try to achieve in the near future.
Seven of Pentacles - the card of "Frustration." Well, aint that peachy.
quote: You will soon have to cope with feelings of frustration, impotence and ingratitude...
I guess every soup must have its fly backstroking in it. fuck...
8. Persona - how to "present yourself" to others for best results.
Five of Hearts - the card of "Disappointment" and "Heartbreak." More good news. Motherfucker....
I don't do "po', pitiful me" well, so fuck that noise. I see it says to seek help if I'm depressed. heh
9. Appearance - how others see me.
Queen of Hearts - (what's with all the fucking hearts? I shuffled 7 times.) The card of "Empathy." Well, that's clear enough - and seems to sort of track with the rest of the cards.
10. hopes/Fears - basically, the deep-seated fear you have and may not even realize.
Six of Wands - "Victory." What? Oh, Jesus H. Christ. I am not afraid of winning. Am I? hmmmm...
11.Outcome - What to look for in the coming months.
Four of Swords - ah, I know this card well. It's my old friend "Solitude." Seems to turn up pretty often in my spreads. In this position the card says seclusion/detachment/retreat - the avoidance of pain/conflict/distractions will be just what I need - and will get. He says I need navel contemplation time. I agree.
You see what I mean? Kind of interesting and fun. You get out of it whatever you choose to.
I feel all groovy now. heh
Last edited by Cherry Yidaki on 11-28-2006 at 04:25 AM
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