Kmartin60 Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 I just pulled a card today since hubby is home and got: DECK: Anne Stokes "Gothic Tarot" CARD: DEATH MEANING: "He is patient and ever watchful. Impervious to rank or stature and imparts the ongoing change to us all. We must accept and welcome him, in order to thrive anew at his coming." APPEARANCE: A skeleton figure shrouded in a black cloak holding a blood dripping scythe. Standing in front of a bunch of archways. Very shadowy dark card but not real threating.
Trogon Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Today's card for the vintage wisdom oracle is Shadow Self. Today's Deviant Moon card is three of wands, which shows an expectant mother. I did just go to a baby shower unexpectedly this afternoon, and my co-workers wife is still anxiously awaiting their daughter's birth, so there is that sort of energy around today. :) I did a new deck interview last night with the Deviant Moon: Tell me about yourself as a deck - 7 of Cups, which seems to have to do with relying on the subconscious. What are your strengths - 9 of cups, which shows a genie. Wishes and choices? What are your limits? - the Star, which is giving me a "the sky is the limit" sort of feeling maybe. What are you here to teach me - Strength, so maybe inner strength and trusting myself? How can I best learn from you - King of Pentacles. All I'm getting is maybe a sense of staying grounded? What is the potential outcome of our relationship- the devil. I have no idea but this particular devil looks kind of playful. I pulled another card to try to get a better idea and got 6 of cups, which includes the devil as a puppet in a show. I'm still confused on that one! First off; congratulations on getting the Deviant Moon Tarot! It is one of my favorites, and I have a couple of people for whom I do readings who love it as well. I pulled the cards which you had gotten in your reading. With the DM, I really need to look at the cards. 7 of Cups; I think of this card as being related to the subconscious (as you said) as well as dreams and kind of the emotional issues which reside there. The artist is depicting what his intuition sees, rather than what his eyes see. Telling me this will be a very intuitive deck to work with, stirring the imagination and helping you to see beyond the obvious. 9 of Cups; This does give you the idea of "wish fulfillment", doesn't it? The 9 of Cups in the RWS is similar in that respect. But, in this case, I look at the little fellow who has actually fallen off his feet because he is so shocked and surprised. I think this deck is going to be one that will give you what you wanted from it, but it will always have the ability to surprise you with new interpretations and new revelations. The Star; I think you're about right on this one. It's saying it will be good for anything you want to use it for; readings for other people, readings for yourself, divination, exploring the subconscious, etc. Strength; Inner strength, yes. But, perhaps, the inner strength to explore the depths of nature, your own, or that of others. It can take you where you might not have thought of going. King of Pentacles; Staying grounded is always a good idea. I would also suggest that this card is saying that the best way to learn is to work with the deck. The book will take you part-way, but the actual experience of using the deck and studying the cards themselves will cement things in your mind. The Devil with the 6 of Cups; The outcome ... My mind immediately went to the meaning of "addiction" for this card. The 6 of Cups shows the kids having fun. I personally think that, once you've used the deck for a while, you're going to find that it is so much fun to use that it will become a regular for you. Hope this helps ...
Luxa Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I just wanted to jump in to say - brilliant posts everyone! Thoroughly enjoying them!! @Mindful Tarot - that Queen of Wands is awesome!! I was reading your description thinking, I'd love to see that card, and there we go, a photo at the bottom! Thank you :) @DevonCarter and Trogon - loved the deck interview! The Deviant Moon looks so interesting as a deck. I'm drawn to it, even though I don't know if the style of art is for me. My little one's first birthday party was yesterday, so I'm exhausted, and haven't had a chance to even pick up my deck. I will do today though, I can't wait to use the Hidden Realm again.
DevonCarter Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 First off; congratulations on getting the Deviant Moon Tarot! It is one of my favorites, and I have a couple of people for whom I do readings who love it as well. I pulled the cards which you had gotten in your reading. With the DM, I really need to look at the cards. 7 of Cups; I think of this card as being related to the subconscious (as you said) as well as dreams and kind of the emotional issues which reside there. The artist is depicting what his intuition sees, rather than what his eyes see. Telling me this will be a very intuitive deck to work with, stirring the imagination and helping you to see beyond the obvious. 9 of Cups; This does give you the idea of "wish fulfillment", doesn't it? The 9 of Cups in the RWS is similar in that respect. But, in this case, I look at the little fellow who has actually fallen off his feet because he is so shocked and surprised. I think this deck is going to be one that will give you what you wanted from it, but it will always have the ability to surprise you with new interpretations and new revelations. The Star; I think you're about right on this one. It's saying it will be good for anything you want to use it for; readings for other people, readings for yourself, divination, exploring the subconscious, etc. Strength; Inner strength, yes. But, perhaps, the inner strength to explore the depths of nature, your own, or that of others. It can take you where you might not have thought of going. King of Pentacles; Staying grounded is always a good idea. I would also suggest that this card is saying that the best way to learn is to work with the deck. The book will take you part-way, but the actual experience of using the deck and studying the cards themselves will cement things in your mind. The Devil with the 6 of Cups; The outcome ... My mind immediately went to the meaning of "addiction" for this card. The 6 of Cups shows the kids having fun. I personally think that, once you've used the deck for a while, you're going to find that it is so much fun to use that it will become a regular for you. Hope this helps ... Thank you so much! That really does help, especially with the outcome cards and the King of Pentacles. I'm so new at this, hopefully someday I'll not be so stumped by the cards! Today's Vintage Wisdom card is Patience - always something I need to work on. I'll play with the DM a bit when I get home from work.
Mindful Tarot Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I just wanted to jump in to say - brilliant posts everyone! Thoroughly enjoying them!! @Mindful Tarot - that Queen of Wands is awesome!! I was reading your description thinking, I'd love to see that card, and there we go, a photo at the bottom! Thank you :) @DevonCarter and Trogon - loved the deck interview! The Deviant Moon looks so interesting as a deck. I'm drawn to it, even though I don't know if the style of art is for me. My little one's first birthday party was yesterday, so I'm exhausted, and haven't had a chance to even pick up my deck. I will do today though, I can't wait to use the Hidden Realm again. Thank you for the call out, sweet Luxa. Can't wait to see your posts on THR... one of my faves, too! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
Mindful Tarot Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Finding 78 Cards to be absolutely brilliant. Not exactly sure why or how, but it's hitting the money pretty consistently, even if I don't necessarily (or consciously) love all the cards. Like today's 8 of Swords: I think it's truncated in a way that's bothersome... and yet...? Okay - today's spread was again what I call the Chariot... Center (heart of the matter): Knight of Wands Right (light): 8 of Swords Left (shadow): Tower Whew. Breathtaking. The two "wing" cards -- corresponding to the black and white horsies in the chariot spread -- are the cards I've known to be mirror images of each other this month. Eight of Swords is my July card from my Year Ahead spread, and these days I've consciously been contrasting that with the Tower. Thinking about cataclysms that are internal, and about a frame of mind - and the cataclysms that rock an entire world. The dire illness of my spiritual teacher's daughter is the Tower-y aspect of this month; and how I bear it, bear the ways in which his suffering and the sangha's suffering, call forth my own need to serve and stand fearless.... that whole complex of stuff is caught up in the 8 of Swords. In this deck, as in others, one has the sense that the woman's suffering is self-imposed... only here she has no arms (the image is just a bust), and is completely superimposed on the swords... which also contain a crossed pair (reminiscent of yesterday's 2 of Swords.) Most importantly: this present moment: what would it mean to be this valorous knight, so steadfastly framed in profile looking into the future: her eyes gazing forward, her hand firmly gripping a staff that's flourishing (those same bay/laurel leaves we see elsewhere in this deck)? For me, the suit of wands is very much identified with the bodhisattva ideal - with what it means to end suffering... to stand staunchly forth in the world and endeavor to realize freedom and grace. Let's say this is a moment I'm stepping forward with that kind of aspiration: to be fearless. And rocking between 8 of Swords and Tower in the process... ❤️ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
Little Fang Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Wildwood Tarot I'm still not sure how I feel about this deck. I keep flipflopping on whether I like the card stock or not, since it is nice and sturdy and feels good in my hands, it also bends and changes shape very easily. Not all the images speak to me, but something about the deck keeps drawing me back. I did a mini pull on the cards strengths and got, well, I don't remember the card, but the keyword said Transformation. I felt that this is a deck that is good at causing a seeker to make the right changes in their life with firm advice. I feel it's for deep questions, nothing silly and shallow. I suppose I'll grow into it, though I do have a lot of decks crying for attention right now!
Bodhiseed Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 I would just like to say how happy I am that the Deck of the Week group from ATF chose this forum as our new residence. It really is a good fit for us, and feels very relaxed and comfortable here.
Trogon Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 I decided to finally do a New Deck reading with my Voyager Tarot. I have this deck due to someone on AT giving me the heads-up that it was available on E-Bay for a reasonable price - I wish I could remember who you were, but thanks (I had deleted all my PM's and they're gone now anyway). Before I cover the reading, a bit about the deck; The cards are fairly large (5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches). Card stock is excellent, thick, but still flexible. The finish is quite glossy and even feels a bit ... "sticky", like glossy photographs. The finish kind of meant that they didn't slide together really well, but if I didn't try to force it, holding the deck kind of loosely, it worked okay during shuffling. The images are photo-collage style art, very colorful and rather busy-appearing. But surprisingly, when I did the reading, the interpretations flowed quite easily. The Voyager Tarot has a very gentle feel to it, like it's got an almost Sun-card outlook, but not to the point of being unrealistic. There is still a sense that it will deal with the unpleasant facets of life as needed. So, XVI is still The Tower, and XV is "Devil's Play", which carries some dark connotations. But the 8 of Crystals (Swords) has the keyword "Synthesis" and doesn't directly carry that self-imposed trapped feeling. Any way ... my New Deck reading for the Voyager Tarot; I noted; "Wands heat the water of the 3 of cups, but lose a bit of energy doing so." 1) What will you teach me? 4 of Wands: (Keyword: Aspiration) To reach beyond what I've already learned. Increasing my abilities and my "passion" for Tarot. Moving me ahead on my chosen esoteric path. 2) What do you need from me? 3 of Cups: (K: Love) Love for the Tarot, love for myself and love for this deck. A strong general feeling in this card of "love", indicating a wider scope. 3) What will our relationship be like? 8 of Wands-rx: (K: Harmony) Much like good jazz music does not follow "standard" musical theory, this deck will not, necessarily, follow a typical, or "standard" Tarot approach. This is the deck to use when new ideas or perspectives are needed. This deck will lead me in new directions and give me (or clients) new choices and different ideas to ponder and learn from. One thing that surprised me was that this reading flowed quite easily, in spite of how different the images are. I kind of started trying to "logically" fit the last card in, then just opened up ... the interpretation just popped into my head. So, yeah, the Voyager Tarot is going to be a very cool deck to work with.
AJ-ish/Sharyn Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Good Hello to our new-ish deck partners! 25 readers this week, well done on using our decks Caroljulie, I had a couple Alice decks in the part, part of the fun was reading the books again Did the same with Place's Dracula deck, and read the complete works of Shakespeare because I had 3 or 4 decks based on the stories. I will admit, I think I read some of them with my eyes pretty well closed. Devon, I got the Deviant Moon when it first came out, I was/am so impressed with the different art and that he used buildings etc as the background for the colors. It made me melancholy to use it o sold it on pretty quickly. Prism, good wishes on that re-do. Sheetrock dust Never goes away :) VGimlet, surely you had a deck list stored off AT? I cleaned out my CP. cleaned out my mailbox sort of as acceptance of the whole goodbye. Spiral tarot. RWS with pretty art, I trimmed the lavender borders off, made me feel sea sick I probably keep it because I like Kay Stevenston rather than anything this deck might have to offer, it was published in 1997
DaughterofDanu Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 I really like the Everyday Witch tarot and I've used it far more this week than the Green Witch whom I've spent a lot of time with in the past and know very well. Something about the Everyday Witch deck makes me smile. It's so uplifting and whimsical in its own way. I'll probably be working with it again next week. For a while now the Four of Swords has come up a lot in my readings, especially representing advice that I should take. Even with oracle cards, I was pulling cards about rest. It didn't make sense as I was already putting effort into making sure I had time to enjoy my life and relax. I've been staying up later than I should and paying for it being tired the next day, yet I do this over and over again! This morning it finally clicked why that card kept coming up and what it was trying to convey and now I finally am free of the nagging feeling wondering why that card followed me around in my readings. It's a great feeling being free of your stalker card, isn't it? ;D
Bookworm Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 I'm really enjoying reading everyone's posts. Can't believe I didn't join this group on AT. This morning, my hub and I had a dumb little spat about nothing, but it annoyed me for a minute, and I did a two-card Situation/Challenge reading on Our Marriage Today. I'm using the Rosetta Papyrus. For the situation card, I drew the 6 of Disks, which, oddly, was my Challenge card from my previous reading this week about hiring an architect. It looks to me as if this card shows our home, with perhaps the problem of there being just one bee in the center. Each of us probably wants to be that bee. The description of the card is that work results in success. That makes sense. Our marriage is successful, mostly, and of course that takes a lot of work! I drew Death for the challenge card. Uh oh. I have never seen a Death card like this before, and I headed straight for the book. Death is attributed to the Hebrew letter Nun, meaning fish and Death is a symbol of “life traveling through the waters.” I will not go into the lengthy explanation of the card here. I’m not sure this is really the deck for me at this time, since there is so much symbolism that I don’t understand, and I’m not willing at the moment to devote the time that I would need to really get the most out of it. Nevertheless, I accept that this card is about “unavoidable letting go.” So, to perhaps be a bit simplistic, I will say that the challenge for our marriage is for each of us to let go of wanting to be that big bee in the center the hive. In case you like a sense of completion, the spat ended pretty much as soon as it began.
Bodhiseed Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 My daily draw today from the Tarot of the Master and the Paracelsus Oracle was the World and Via: The World always feels like a long-held breath is finally released, and there is both a mix of ease and elation. With completion there is closure (like Death), but with the World it is because choice and effort have brought about this conclusion. The fixed signs of the Leo and Taurus bear banners with the seasons on them, while Aquarius and Scorpio hold a wreath of fruiting and flowering plants. It is harvest time, but like all seasons, it won't last forever. Via literally means 'way,' as in a path toward a destination. It seems appropriate since the lovely lady in the wreath can't stand on that stage forever. The deck also adds the keyword 'wisdom' to this card, suggesting that it would be wise to be guided by prudence and the experiences of others before taking off down that new road. Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won't have time to make them all yourself. ~Alfred Sheinwold
Scarlet Woodland Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Had a very muddled daily draw this morning, for reasons which have now become obvious. Was really nervous about getting to my dentist appointment today and couldn't shake the anxiety. Had tried to put it down to the storm but the Rosetta was clear that I had good reason to be anxious but then gave me The Universe as well? All became clear when my taxi to the dentist decided to never show up or call me >:( Spent 15mins on hold to the dentist, trying to let them know and finally gave up and left a message. So yes, the worst did happen but on the side of The Universe... it was only a hygenist appointment and I can think of better things to do with my day off. It also means I won't have an hour and a half walk home through a thunderstorm and that's gotta be good. I'd better not get charged for the missed appointment though; the taxi company had better hope not anyway ;)
Trogon Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Used the Voyager Tarot last night for my daily "eating issues" reading. It was difficult to interpret until I started allowing my intuition to look at the reading from perspectives other than my daily "eating issues" reading. It didn't entirely "click", but it definitely made more sense. I don't think that "eating issues" was what the reading was about ... it was hitting on a wider and more "spiritual growth" point. I don't think that the Voyager Tarot is going to be a good deck for readings on every-day, mundane topics. This is going to be a deck that is better at "let's get you moving on your spiritual path" readings. Anywho ... the reading (I'm still putting the spread position names, as I still felt they more, or less applied); [Crystals = Swords. Worlds = Pentacles] 1 - "Issue"; 9 of Crystals: (Keyword; Narrowness.) (Again!) The issue of needing to clear my personal space - especially at home (table, living room, etc.) to facilitate my spiritual work and allow better flow of energy. 2 - "Blockage"; 9 of Cups: (K; Fulfillment.) Possibly also relating to clutter in my life/space. Too many things laying around? 3 - "To contemplate"; 7 of Worlds: (K; Breakthrough.) More spiritual work and less focus on the physical things. With spiritual growth comes better self control. I admit that my interpretations here don't feel quite entirely right. It's as if I touched on where the cards were pointing, but wasn't getting the entire picture. Part of this may have been due to being at work and trying to do the reading when other things were going on. Also, initially, I was trying to force the reading into the perspective of one topic when it was trying to tell me something entirely different.
Bodhiseed Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Used the Voyager Tarot last night for my daily "eating issues" reading. It was difficult to interpret until I started allowing my intuition to look at the reading from perspectives other than my daily "eating issues" reading. It didn't entirely "click", but it definitely made more sense. I don't think that "eating issues" was what the reading was about ... it was hitting on a wider and more "spiritual growth" point. I don't think that the Voyager Tarot is going to be a good deck for readings on every-day, mundane topics. This is going to be a deck that is better at "let's get you moving on your spiritual path" readings. Anywho ... the reading (I'm still putting the spread position names, as I still felt they more, or less applied); [Crystals = Swords. Worlds = Pentacles] 1 - "Issue"; 9 of Crystals: (Keyword; Narrowness.) (Again!) The issue of needing to clear my personal space - especially at home (table, living room, etc.) to facilitate my spiritual work and allow better flow of energy. 2 - "Blockage"; 9 of Cups: (K; Fulfillment.) Possibly also relating to clutter in my life/space. Too many things laying around? 3 - "To contemplate"; 7 of Worlds: (K; Breakthrough.) More spiritual work and less focus on the physical things. With spiritual growth comes better self control. I admit that my interpretations here don't feel quite entirely right. It's as if I touched on where the cards were pointing, but wasn't getting the entire picture. Part of this may have been due to being at work and trying to do the reading when other things were going on. Also, initially, I was trying to force the reading into the perspective of one topic when it was trying to tell me something entirely different. I had this deck years ago and gave it away. Now I'm wondering if I might want another... :) It does lend itself to more intuitive readings as you stated Trogon. Perhaps the Nine of Swords might be the stress you are causing yourself trying to 'do battle' with the eating issue, and the Nine of Cups is asking you to 'try a little tenderness' and compassion. Then maybe that breakthrough card will flip itself upright! (gentle hug)
VGimlet Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 I don't usually post my daily draws, but because this was kind of interesting I am today. Was using the Universal Fantasy Tarot. Pulled my usual 3 card tarot draw before I left for work. 10 of swords (what) (something bad could happen) Moon (where) (on my way to work; trust my gut) Knight of Wands (when) (won't happen if I am proactive). So, I'm kind of keeping an eye out while I'm waiting for my bus. Get on my first bus, get off at my usual stop, and I have 15 minutes until my next bus arrives. While I'm reading my Kindle, I notice a somewhat disheveled guy riding his bike around the bus stop. He's riding up and down the block, and back and forth in front of the bus stop. On his way past those of us at the stop he's looking at the devices in our hands (phones, my kindle, etc.) I put my Kindle away. The girl next to me puts her phone away. Everyone but the big guy with the backpack puts their devices away. After we do, he rides off, crosses the street and is on his way. Was he going to try to steal someone's stuff? IDK. Is it even more interesting the moon on the Moon card and the one on my new Kindle cover look very similar? They both look like they are made of lace. Did my being proactive prevent my Kindle from being stolen? And did the others not get ripped off because they followed my lead in putting their devices away? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. But it was interesting.
Lantana Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Yesterday my daily draw was the Ace of Swords, a card I'm always kinda ehhhh about (me and Air just don't get along) but totally made sense for that day. Went to a therapist appointment and came out with a solution to a problem I've been having lately. Now I just gotta use the sword that's been given to me... Nah. ::) Today is the Child of Pentacles, which makes sense because I feel a bit more grounded today and ready to get some work done.
Luxa Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 I finally got round to a reading with Hidden Realm. I did one I found on pinterest about past lives - very fun! I just love the slightly muted colours of the deck, it's so calming and peaceful to use. 2 of swords came up and it's a gorgeous card, a bit different from RWS with a woman standing behind a kneeling man holding a sword to his throat, his sword stands in the ground beside them. He's a willing captive, she just stands still, so the choice is his. The description in the book is so poetic, it says she plays the role of the moon, reflecting back a softer, slightly different truth. "Things that cannot be tolerated in the full light of day can be accepted, in time, in the shadowy guise of dreams." That's from the book. You get a description of the characters in the card (which that was from) and then a divinatory meaning for each card. Anyway, I love this card! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Page of Ghosts Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Hi everyone, not been on this forum for a few days but now I am with my ipad. Glad to see so much activity here although I've not read it all. I've used the Thoth a little bit over the last days, not the easiest task since I was travelling and I'm not open about being into tarot. But I'm staying with my aunt in a nice room with a lot of Grandpas old things so I have some space to myself at last ;D So far I have to say the Thoth might be a little dramatic? I've not had the best relationship with my brother for a while, but I've got a nephew now that I'm here to meet. The card I pulled for the day we arrived was Death! It's, from the Lon Milo book I'm reading, not that much about painful change like one can see in the RWS, but sort of stirring the cauldron to make new and different things happen if I get it on a superficial level. A baby is certainly a new and interesting development in my family relations ;) Yesterday when I got to see a bit more of him and my brothers dog and hang out with my family in general the card was 2 of Cups - Love. I'm not a big baby person - mean cats are more my thing - but he's very cute and I like him. It's nice to be back with my family and feel like my company is appreciated :D
VGimlet Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 So far I have to say the Thoth might be a little dramatic? Hahaha, I've found that too. If my Thoth deck has a personality it's a drama queen. Or king. ;)
Mindful Tarot Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 I'm loving everyone's posts! I, too, can't believe I never participated in this thread back on AT... Still working with 78 Cards, and trying to work with the great upset in my heart and world due to the death on Monday night of my Zen teacher's 18 year old daughter. Today was the cremation; just heartbreaking - absolutely soul rending. And also: the beauty of ritual and practice - of a community of faith coming together... I don't have super profound things to say right now... but will say that the cards are picking up on the convergence of this grief with some fairly major stressors and heartaches at work... I'm finding a lot of urgency in the cards: a sense of needing to move on, to shift perspectives, to step into the moonlight and mystery of intuition. (Note: the Moon card here might reflect the dharma name of the young woman who passed - "Wondrous Moon, Gentle Offering") That said, I'm finding 78 Cards a bit of a mixed bag. Did a chariot spread earlier today (bottom spread, below.) I love the Moon and (yes!) the Queen of Wands, and both cards make sense to me... but the 4 of Swords is a bit of a headscratcher ... I first misread it as the Emperor, all those sharp lines and stairs, and the mentation coming from the open skull .... I was thinking about the need to order & conquer. The traditional meaning of the card makes sense here, in fact; in the chariot spread, the card on the right should help me understand what's facilitating this present moment (e.g. what shines the light on the center card - on the heart of the matter) ... which I'm thinking has to do with the ways in which grief and the death of this young woman have put me into retreat and stasis... But that notion of convalescence and retreat is not something I really see in the imagery of the card itself. And so... after this draw, I found myself yearning for the Wild Unknown and the clarity and coherence of its imagery. The top reading offers an interesting gloss, I think, of my encounter with the 78 Cards. I've been toying with what might be gleaned from this kind of two-voiced reading... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
CharlotteK Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 I did a three card spread with the the Tarot Decoratif late last night. It keeps throwing up the Knight of Swords. In the deck he is front facing, very serious and I'm getting a real sense this is about both rigour, pace and holding my nerve. I also drew the Magician and Five of Wands alongside him. I have some huge challenges at work at the moment. I am trying to bring together a large team of around 90 people with a broad scope, and to change many of the ways of working. The smaller individual teams are established, so this is about creating something new that brings them together. The Five of Wands. Well. Yesterday we had some drama where one team felt slighted as they didn't feel their work had been recognised on an equal footing to another team in a weekly note. It turned into a bit of a debate, which I put an end to. I'm taking from this I need to be energetic, creative, clear-sighted and determined and I have to deal with any divisions swiftly. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
Mindful Tarot Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 I did a three card spread with the the Tarot Decoratif late last night. It keeps throwing up the Knight of Swords. In the deck he is front facing, very serious and I'm getting a real sense this is about both rigour, pace and holding my nerve. I also drew the Magician and Five of Wands alongside him. I have some huge challenges at work at the moment. I am trying to bring together a large team of around 90 people with a broad scope, and to change many of the ways of working. The smaller individual teams are established, so this is about creating something new that brings them together. The Five of Wands. Well. Yesterday we had some drama where one team felt slighted as they didn't feel their work had been recognised on an equal footing to another team in a weekly note. It turned into a bit of a debate, which I put an end to. I'm taking from this I need to be energetic, creative, clear-sighted and determined and I have to deal with any divisions swiftly. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk I can hugely relate to the work dramas - and would love to see Ciro's knight of Swords. If it's easy - can you post the image? I need to channel some of that rigor and nerve-holding!! ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Lantana Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 That said, I'm finding 78 Cards a bit of a mixed bag. Did a chariot spread earlier today (bottom spread, below.) I love the Moon and (yes!) the Queen of Wands, and both cards make sense to me... but the 4 of Swords is a bit of a headscratcher ... I first misread it as the Emperor, all those sharp lines and stairs, and the mentation coming from the open skull .... I was thinking about the need to order & conquer. I can't blame you for mistaking the card for something else, because I did it too! When I first looked at your spread I thought it was the Eight of Cups, what with the stairs and the crescent moon and the city in the background... I didn't even see the Swords until you mentioned the card name. Beautiful card, but definitely a headscratcher. I'm sorry for you and your Zen teacher's loss. Hope they are doing okay.
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