Q_of_SandP Posted May 19, 2021 Posted May 19, 2021 I am still learning how to interpret cards for all sorts of situations, spreads, and inquiries. I find myself drawing a blank on how to apply a card's meaning to how it would represent a person (say the querent or about whom the querent is asking). More specifically in relationship spreads where the position of the card is to be read as "Represents Querent/Other Person" and the card is drawn rather than picking a significator. The card that is drawn is not a court card where the meanings are already more person geared. But rather say 4 of Cups or The Tower. How would cards that apply more for situations apply to representing a person? In the 4 of Cups - would that person be the type who doesn't see what's being offered because they're waiting on something better? Or are they the type of person who is stubborn and won't accept something so easily given to them? Or with The Tower - would a person represented by The Tower be the type who brings chaos good or bad? Someone who is the catalyst for change. Or any other cards that don't have the typical person meanings. Appreciate any feedback and discussion!
HOLMES Posted May 19, 2021 Posted May 19, 2021 I once had the hierophant card describe a person who had passed. The feedback was the grandpa was very religious and it described him well.
smittenkitten Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 In the case where a non-person card is drawn as a significator, I would be inclined to interpret it as depicting the current state of mind or situation of the person in question.
Q_of_SandP Posted May 20, 2021 Author Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, smittenkitten said: In the case where a non-person card is drawn as a significator, I would be inclined to interpret it as depicting the current state of mind or situation of the person in question. So in the case of 4 of Cups representing a person would mean the person currently feels unsatisfied? Unsatisfied with what is offered and waiting/wanting instead what isn't quite attainable? Or however else the reader interprets the meanings of 4 of Cups.
smittenkitten Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 25 minutes ago, Q_of_SandP said: So in the case of 4 of Cups representing a person would mean the person currently feels unsatisfied? Unsatisfied with what is offered and waiting/wanting instead what isn't quite attainable? Or however else the reader interprets the meanings of 4 of Cups. Yes, exactly. Or however you choose to interpret the card.
JudyReadsCards Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 19 hours ago, Q_of_SandP said: In the 4 of Cups - would that person be the type who doesn't see what's being offered because they're waiting on something better? Or are they the type of person who is stubborn and won't accept something so easily given to them? Or with The Tower - would a person represented by The Tower be the type who brings chaos good or bad? Someone who is the catalyst for change. They both sound good to me. Interpretations would shift with context, of course, but you seem to have a grasp of the approach.
Q_of_SandP Posted May 20, 2021 Author Posted May 20, 2021 10 hours ago, smittenkitten said: Yes, exactly. Or however you choose to interpret the card. This helps tremendously! Thank you!
Q_of_SandP Posted May 20, 2021 Author Posted May 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, JudyReadsCards said: They both sound good to me. Interpretations would shift with context, of course, but you seem to have a grasp of the approach. Thank you! Opens a whole new world now! Hopefully other cards would be "easy" to apply as such!
Ix Chel Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) On this website you will find a people description of the cards https://tarotelements.com/tarot-card-meanings/ Edited May 21, 2021 by Ix Chel
TheLoracular Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 @Q_of_SandP I'm really glad people were able to help and you are ready to tackle more from there. There are so many tarot sites out there that it can be daunting but I just browsed through the one @Ix Chel just posted and I think it is ~very good~. I would have loved to have a resource like that when I was new to tarot and could probably benefit from going through it all section by section even now.
Q_of_SandP Posted May 22, 2021 Author Posted May 22, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 9:04 AM, Ix Chel said: On this website you will find a people description of the cards https://tarotelements.com/tarot-card-meanings/ Thank you for the link!
Q_of_SandP Posted May 22, 2021 Author Posted May 22, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 9:25 AM, TheLoracular said: @Q_of_SandP I'm really glad people were able to help and you are ready to tackle more from there. There are so many tarot sites out there that it can be daunting but I just browsed through the one @Ix Chel just posted and I think it is ~very good~. I would have loved to have a resource like that when I was new to tarot and could probably benefit from going through it all section by section even now. Yes, I agree!
Talulah Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 The tower card has never been a positive card for me, It has consistently shown up for a death in my family. As for a person, this is someone who is chaotic in the most negative sense, Theyre to be avoided at all costs imo. 4 of cups would indicate someone who is negative and down about everything. The magician has often shown up in readings for me for people who turned out to be charming & charismatic but untrustworthy and manipulative. Knight of swords is a cunning, intelligent, manipulative man, often a cheater, someone who wants quick sex to boost his ego. A fun friend to have but not a good romantic partner. Page of cups is someone who is innocent, naïve, easily manipulated, romantic and dreamy to a fault. On the other side of that theyre generally good natured or at least try to be a good person although they have growing up to do. This could also represent a sensitive child.
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