Glass Owl Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 The Way of Tea Spread (3) by Glass Owl / Leviosa Crimson I originally posted this spread on AT. One member there used the Ludy Lescot Tarot with this spread and I thought it was a fantastic idea. The card meanings in the deck’s little white book offer an unique flavor. But of course, feel free to use this spread with any tarot or oracle deck of your choosing. "Tea is instant wisdom — just add water!" ~Astrid Alauda This spread was inspired by a tea poem by Chio Jen (Tang Dynasty) which I found at www.panthermoontea.com/chafu---tea-poems.html. This spread's layout is in the shape of a bowl (or a tea cup without a handle.) The Way of Tea A friend presented me With tender leaves of Oolong tea, For which I chose a kettle Of ivory-mounted gold, A mixing-bowl of snow-white earth. With its clear bright froth and fragrance, It was like the nectar of Immortals. 1----------3 ------2----- 1. The First Bowl of Tea ~ This washes the cobwebs from your mind The first bowl washed the cobwebs from my mind — The whole world seemed to sparkle. 2. The Second Bowl of Tea ~ This cleanses your spirit A second cleansed my spirit Like purifying showers of rain, 3. The Third Bowl of Tea ~ This sets you free, allowing you to see a greater truth A third and I was one of the Immortals — What need now for austerities To purge our human sorrows? Worldly people, by going in for wine, Sadly deceive themselves. For now I know the Way of Tea is real. - By Chio Jen (Tang Dynasty)
BlueDragonfly Posted July 3, 2017 Posted July 3, 2017 Oh, thanks! This looks like a lovely spread to try this week. I don't have the Ludy Lescot, so I'll need to find a special deck for this reading. I'll post my thoughts when I do.
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