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  1. Wyrdkiss
    Started by Wyrdkiss,

    This card can feel hard on clients. I struggle with it myself. Is this a card of action? Yet first acceptance? Any insight you can offer is appreciated.

  2. 322
    Started by 322,

    I always get confused on how to read the Moon card. Especially when it comes to a future outlook. I recently pulled the moon surrounded by several typically positive cards. If anybody has experienced similar or has advice on how I can look at this card that would be amazing ❤️

  3. November
    Started by November,

    Hi everyone, I'm dealing with the renovations of my grandpa's house, actually still with red tape stuff (I haven't taken out the mortgage yet, so renovation hasn't started yet), but the problem is the whole thing is very expensive, more than what I and my partner expected. We can find the money, but it will take more time. The Queen of Wands turned out as advice in this situation, but how does this lady behave in these matters? My idea is I need to be more confident, as we will make it, but it's not enough.. I don't like this card, because I'm not at all like her. What do you think? Thanks a lot.

  4. Xtof
    Started by Xtof,

    Hey everybody! I’m looking for so thoughts on this unique 5 of Cups. This comes from the Flux Arcana deck by Micah Ulrich. I’m newer to tarot, and this deck has a few cards that differ from the standard RWS imagery, one if them being this one. I love this deck, but it’s tough for a beginner, though in general i click really well with it. So our imagery here is not the usual 5 cups you’d see, with 3 overturned and 2 upright. Here we have a figure holding one in what seems like…joy? And the other 4 are upright on the ground, with ‘halos’ around them. To me this speaks of, instead of sorrow, perhaps like a choice. Lifting up one at the expense of the others. But …

  5. November
    Started by November,

    Hello everyone, I'd like to discuss here the core meaning of the 3 of Wands. I know we can consider it as the entrepreneur card, that is you invest your money in something and wait for the results, you hope your investment will pay off at the end. My question is: if you get this card as outcome, could you interpret it as an investment that pays off? Or this card leaves open any options, also a failure? Thank you so much.

  6. Moonlight-begonia
    Started by Moonlight-begonia,

    In various situations (so, not the same one), I have had the page of swords reversed, but in a context that can only be positive (as in, the question was a positive one, as were the clarifying cards, etc.). I know that this generally is a negative card in the reverse, so does anyone else have experience with this, and what did it mean in a positive sense?

  7. TekkieTarot
    Started by TekkieTarot,

    Hi!!! I was just wondering if people could share their experience with the 8 of wands I’m really trying to broaden my view on this card. Because when I see this I think communication, movement and being busy. So I’m wondering what else could it show up for outside of that? Once I pulled this card when I did a reading for a friend when she was asking about communication from someone, got this card and thought it meant she would communicate with them, but she never heard from them and still haven’t lol. But I was just curious what others have seen this card for. Thanks for any comments.

  8. 322
    Started by 322,

    Okay it's only been a day but I'm back lol... Ever since I got my first deck a few years ago I've always gotten stuck with Judgement. Lately it's been popping up for me a lot and it's driving me crazy because there's so many meanings and stories behind it that I have no idea how to look at it, or where to even start when interpreting it. I've looked at all the articles and descriptions I could find, but somehow that just confuses me more. I'm curious to know how others have interpreted it, some advice on how to relate it to a specific scenario, examples of how it's been applied to a reading, etc etc any thoughts at all on this card are appreciated!

  9. Jasmine
    Started by Jasmine,

    What could 5 of wands mean when it appears as the potential card in a love reading. Is it pointing to a relationship that's filled with conflicts, disagreements, arguments and tension. That the two people are perhaps too different to have a harmonious relationship. Or could it be saying there could be competition - other potential partners competing for this person's attention. It doesn't seem a very encouraging card! Any input appreciated.

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  10. November
    Started by November,

    Hello, I was wondering how the Page of Swords could be interpreted as advice.. Could it mean you need to change your perspective/way of thinking? What do you think? Thanks a lot.

  11. Guest
    Started by Guest,

    The tower card as an outcome Tower RV- averting disaster, delaying disaster or imprisonment.

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  12. Misterei
    Started by Misterei,

    The topic of cleaning and ce-cluttering occasionally comes up whilst reading for clients [more often than you might expect!] but I also have a personal connection this year. Anyway, it got me curious. What cards do YOU read for cleaning or de-cluttering. For Hoarder situations? I'll go first: Death is obvious if we're talking about Swedish Death Cleaning. It's been showing-up in my spreads (see personal/astro stuff below). 4 coins for clients if there's a hoarder situation ... and the solution to their problems is to actually CLEAN their space. Sadly, I lose some clients over this. I'm compassionate and sympathetic ... but ppl…

  13. November
    Started by November,

    Hi everyone, The Chariot is card I always have a hard to interpret as feelings.. I know it's generally about being in control, taking the reins of your life, taking charge of a situation etc so what about feelings? Controlling your feelings for someone? But what are these feelings? Mature love? Willing to have a relationship with this person? What do you think? Thank you so much.

  14. Guest
    Started by Guest,

    This is a card that I struggle with a lot. I know that Hierophant means traditions, marriage and conventional living but I always felt like there is more to this card than that. Can anyone else add to the interpretation of this card? I would like to get a better understanding of it. the hierophant upright would be anything conventional the hierophant reversed would be unconventional life or relationship. Things that fall outside of societal expectations and/or rules. Or it could be someone who is a hypocrite. Use religion as something to hide behind. Preaches but doesn't follow what they are preaching. Or a radical religious person. What more …

  15. Yola
    Started by Yola,

    In your opinion, what are the qualities of this arcane? What are your powers and virtues? 🙂 This is hard huh? When I look at the luminous aspect of this card, I think of focus. Someone who keeps himself in check and can be disciplined, restrained. Someone who delimits their own personal space. Could you help me to explore more of your potentials?

  16. TekkieTarot
    Started by TekkieTarot,

    Would anyone like to share their experience with the king of swords? What have you seen him pop up for in your readings. For the longest I hated to see the king of swords but now that I’ve become a bit familiar with him. He’s not so cold like I thought. I have seen him come out for great communication and conversations. Someone who’s really smart. And a doctor but surprisingly this doctor wasn’t all detached. He was very kind and empathetic which shocked me since the king of swords was his card lol. But I really wonder what has the king of swords shown up for in other people’s reading. I don’t get him too often so I’m really curious. And maybe I can ta…

  17. citrinepeacock
    Started by citrinepeacock,

    Hey! So I did some research and Emperor reversed in a breakup reading can be some really intense feelings of wanting to get back together, as opposed to the usual controlling vibe of emperor reversed. But what's your take?

  18. SunshineMoon
    Started by SunshineMoon,

    I loved the comments on the thread I posted about Temperance. So, I would love to know, what is your favorite individual card (if from a specific deck, please share that as well). Why do you love this card? What speaks to you about the card? What experiences do you have with the card? What does this card mean to you? I can't wait to see what you all have to share!

  19. SunshineMoon
    Started by SunshineMoon,

    What does Temperance mean to you and what are your experiences with this card? I was looking at the card and reading on it today. It stood out to me in my deck. I have done some research on the card and want to hear your interpretations of Temperance and what it has meant to you.

  20. November
    Started by November,

    Hello everyone, I'm having a problem with the 3 of Pentacles (RWS), that is I think didn't really understand its true meaning.. I've always considered it as a card of teamwork, support, solid basis between two and also a card of learning and hard work, but it has sometimes occured to be not so positive.. What's its real meaning? What are those 3 people really up to? Are they really building something together? What are your experiences with this card? Thank you so much.

  21. shadowcatto
    Started by shadowcatto,

    Hello, I'd wanted to post this in the individual tarot card meanings subforum but it seems I can't, perhaps due to restrictions for new users. I'm still trying to learn the nuances of meanings of different minor arcana cards, and finding it very difficult to differentiate between the 8 of cups and 6 of swords, both mean leaving behind, moving on and a change in situation/life stage to me. Could anyone help me see how they are different, in terms of meaning or perhaps interactions with other cards? Thanks!

  22. November
    Started by November,

    HI everyone, this morning I've had a breast scan and fortunately everything is allright (just benign cysts). As I was quite worried about the result, yesterday I did a reading and got Strength in outcome position, but I couldn't interpret it.. It looked favorable to me, but I can't say why. Maybe the meaning was that my body after all is strong? Or perhaps it meant I should always have checkups which indeed was also what the doctor said.. I still don't know what the card was referring to.. What do you think? Thanks a lot.

  23. Iiwi
    Started by Iiwi,

    I'm having a bit of a hard time pinpointing which card I would read as guilt. The 5 of Cups could be a possibility, but it just doesn't seem to hit the nail on the head... Any suggestions? Or do you think guilt would be best described as a card combination? Thanks

  24. Wyrdkiss
    Started by Wyrdkiss,

    greetings, I'm wondering how you view the Devil when appearing in a RWS style deck draw. In very simplified concepts, some view this solely as "doing something that feels good but is bad for you." Others, "free your mind" and spiritual autonomy. Let loose! you see, I'm making a reference sheet for a friend of condensed, summarized meanings for her introduction to tarot. What "leaning" would you, personally, put down if keeping the Devil to one or two phrases / concepts? Feed my cloven-foot curiosity tarot fam.

  25. Silk

    Not sure if 8 of Wands has shown up this way for anyone else's readings but twice now it has shown up in readings I did about people who passed in accidents where the event happened very quickly and could not be stopped once it was started... The first reading was about Kobe Bryant's death.... I took the 8 of Wands to be talking about how the incident with the helicopter happened very fast and that once it had begun there was no way to stop it from crashing. I also felt the card often being associated with air travel was also pertinent. Then a few days ago, I was reading for someone whose best friend threw himself on a bomb to save his life (while…

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