Monday, July 1, 2019

0 The Fool

The Tarot Guide 

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“Come to the edge”, he said.
They said, “We are afraid.”
“Come to the edge,” he said.
They came,
He pushed.
He pushed them . . .
And they flew.
- Guillaume Apollinaire

FREEDOM, INSPIRATION, RISK, ADVENTURE, INNOCENCE

The Greek word for fool means - independent thinking and acting person.
(Not really. The Greek word for fool is τρελός, which means a crazy person. A mad person, a batty person, loony, loco, insane, berserk.)
In him the aura of a prophet is always at least implied.
The fool also symbolizes the complete belief that life is good and worth trusting. Some may say that he is too naive, but his innocence and purity keep him happy and bring him joy.

 Fool Card Kazanlar

This map is thought to represent the beginning of a spiritual journey. The focus here is on faith and hope, but if they are blind, they affect the asker as insecurity. This is an interesting card that highlights life's insecurity. Her appearance signals that it is important to believe in our own judgment and plan wisely. This is not a good time for binding commitments.

It symbolizes - faith, ideals, hope for a brighter future, the right to choose, and sincere recklessness.

Zero, or the Fool, a Tarot Card by Thalia Took

The fool tells you to believe in yourself and follow your heart no matter how reckless, crazy or stupid your impulses may seem.


 Tarot for Cats, illustrated by Kipling West

Like 0, the Fool stands at the beginning of the big arcane, but also somehow away from the other cards.
In medieval castles, the court jester was someone who was not expected to follow the same rules as the others. He could notice and note, and then make fun of or ridicule. This makes it unpredictable and full of surprises. It reminds us of the unlimited potential and spontaneity inherent in every moment. You have the feeling with this card that something is happening - nothing is certain or ordinary.
 0 - Le fou - Universal Fantasy Tarot par Paolo Martinello

Beginning the adventure, establishing the road.
The enthusiasm that accompanies the start of a project or idea.
There are new experiences ahead, expanding horizons, clarifying goals and ideas.
Without realizing the existence of obstacles, you approach the future with great optimism.
In such a state of mind, one is free to enjoy life, to indulge in majestic and sometimes unrealistic ideas about the future.


 John Everett Millais; Ferdinand Lured by Ariel - 1850 (The Fool of Decadent Dreams Tarot)

0 - The Fool
The first stream of potential vibration.
We have all the possibilities of life ahead of us. The potential to do anything. Thirsty for experience, striving for commitment in the spiritual life.
That which seeks to rise above the material.

Do not try to create a wall of knowledge around you. Whatever experience awaits and draws you closer to it, allow it to happen, and then move on without grabbing or holding on to it.

Every moment and with every step you leave the past behind.

The fool only bears his purity, innocence and faith. In harmony with everything that surrounds him and his intuition is at a stroke. At this point, he has the support of the universe to make that leap into the unknown. Adventures await him in the river of life.

The map shows that if you believe your intuition and your sense of things right now, you will not go wrong. Your actions may seem foolish to others, or even to yourself if you try to analyze them with your rational consciousness. Faith and innocence are the drivers here, not skepticism and past experience.

Tarot of the Hidden Realm illustrated by Julia Jeffrey

0 - The Seeker - A New Beginning
Isn't it time now to take the road, metaphorically or literally? Every time you take a trip, even if it is just a day trip, you take a spiritual journey.
Be open to all the bends and turns along the way.
Get ready for some wonderful surprises. Be open-hearted, trusting and spontaneous.
A whole new adventure is ahead of you - a chance for a fresh start and endless possibilities.

Gendron Tarot

from Journey Into The Hidden Realm
The world is a happy place with inviting energy.
Seeking potential opportunities is like a game for him, without prejudice. Not in a hurry for nowhere, no urgent plans or urgent decisions. So calm, he can easily hear the song of his heart throbbing for life. It is shaped by his soul and joy glows as he recognizes his heart's desire.
As she follows the song to her heart, allowing her tempo and melody to fill it, it will always be where it needs to be.



El Loco by Ciclomono


Divination
The fool marks a new beginning. You are surrounded by opportunities and potential, and as you choose once, everything is open to you. This is a good start for a fresh start.
To make the best choice, listen to your heart.
Some choices are best made with the mind, making solid plans, thinking ahead. But not here and not now. At that moment, you have the chance to leave your heart, which possesses the wisdom, inaccessible to the mind, to determine the direction for the next phase. Be open and listen.
As you adjust to your heart's desire, the path will become clearer.
Now take that step you know you want, you need it.

INSTANT IDEA - AN IMMEDIATE IDEA

OPTIMISM

O. The Fool - Alexander Daniloff 2012 Tarot

The Fool is the map of endless possibilities.
His bag shows him that he has everything he needs to do or be, he just has to stop and unpack.
He is on his way to a whole new beginning.
But the card also carries a message of vigilance - be careful where you step so you don't fall and end up like a fool.

The Fool  (Birch)- Baum Tarot

A new time, a time to restart life.
Feeling of a fresh start, whether it's a romantic relationship, a career, some pursuits or intellectual pursuits.

Feeling of exceptional freedom, carefreeness and freshness, as if you were given a second chance.

Feeling young and energized.
The importance of the Fool is related to that youthful cheerfulness that we feel when we are at the beginning of a new adventure or have taken on a faith-filled journey. We anticipate the future and are unstoppable.

In addition, you usually have no idea where you are going or what to do. But it doesn't matter. For the Fool, the most important thing is to just go out and enjoy the world. See what he has to watch and enjoy everything.
In such a state, however, you can turn from enthusiasm and optimism to naivety.

Sometimes it's time to listen to that alert little puppy who may be a concerned friend, a wise tarot interpreter, or just your instincts.

As a card, Fool is firmly behind a fresh start.
You may be about to make another move to something big in your life.

And this is more than just a change, a renewal and a whole new beginning, there is still movement in the Fool, a fresh and exciting new time.

When the Fool comes up, we are reminded that there is time and risk in life, it is time to jump into the unknown before you look back.
This unusual energy brings fresh ideas and new directions to the old problems.

When you give up the rules, the results are always interesting.

The fool's energy is saturated but not focused and instability can be related to nervous tension.

Keywords:
Eccentricity, hope, optimism, innocence, ease, a new journey, childhood, thinking in new directions, excessive energy, nervous or mental tension, sexual uncertainty, look before you jump, loss of gambling, excessive risk with love or money, conservatism.




Dragon Age Fool by Qistina Khalidah


Map 0: The fool
Element: Air
Planet: Uranium
Zero here is just a way of saying he doesn't have a number.
He is beyond all systems: "I am not a number, I am a free man."
As such, it can be either at the beginning or at the end of the Grand Arcana, or somewhere in between.

It symbolizes continuity and childlike innocence - yet wise.
The fool shows the untapped potential in each of us.
Expect the unexpected when he shows up.
Influences that can have a dramatic effect on the decisions and choices you make.
Road trials will make you more experienced and maybe wiser.

The Fool from the Greenwood Tarot by Chesca Potter

If it is in the first position , consider the situation - it may be nonsense or the question may be wrong or you may be asking for wrong reasons.

Key symbols for further determining the meaning of the map:

The dog : loyalty and loyalty.
As we follow blissfully and with faith we are rewarded, we have protection above and all the details and details fall into place by miracle.

The bag - whatever you sow, you will reap. Reminds us of personal responsibility. We all have consequences. It contains the attributes of all the colors of the small Arcana - Cups, Wands, Swords and Pentacles.

The rose - our blind and beautiful faith, along with the attention we must pay to common sense (thorns). It is our driving force - our dream destination and why, it assures us that an adventure is worth every step.





Key Questions:
When thinking about the map, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I follow my dreams?
Do I respect my most basic desire?
How would the Fool do in my place?
What do I value more - my beliefs or image before the world?
Are you scared of adventure or practical questions?
If my life is my message - what message do I convey?



Alexander Daniloff 2010 Tarot


The Fool is the wild card in the deck, but when it comes up, it shows a chance to find out what your free will can create.

It's a powerful card because of all the possibilities that start from scratch and go to infinity.




Rumi Tarot by Nigel Jackson

Significance in positions for Past, Present and Future

In the Past position, the Fool may symbolize the asker, who has lost the time he or she could use for training, research, etc. It can show a lover of the past, especially if you had a deep connection with an artist or musician, or someone who lived outside the conventions of society.

A fool in the position for the present indicates that you are about to give up your obligations and limitations in search of a freedom to self-determine. This is the strongest card in the deck right now. Free will can literally move mountains right at this moment - Tarot shows you an ancient call - carpe diem - take advantage of the day!

In a position for the future , Fool probably shows that you are enjoying a new life. It may also indicate an approaching love affair or interest that is not common to any of your criteria.



Zigeuner Tarot


Combinations
When the Devil is near the Fool, the pursuit of pleasure is about to lead to disaster. This combination occurs in addicts (to alcohol, drugs, etc.) who begin to act on the fringe of the law or beyond, unlike before. Naivety here will not help you. It also occurs when a woman leaves a stable relationship to be with the 'bad boy'.

The Fool is a great card when it's related to the Wizard , especially when they're related to you as a person. In this situation, the chance to break free from the fetters and create a new reality will be successful. If the Wizard is someone else, be careful. You slowly get tangled up in his lies and it can really cost you a lot - money, relationships with friends and family, etc.

It goes well with the Sun, Star and Moon , as these cards inspire your self, your abilities and your emotions, respectively. Each of these combinations brings you tangible results and deep insight.

With many Pentacles , a new venture can make you rich!

With many Swords cards, expect a lot of criticism for not being a 'follower'.

Rods are natural to the Fool, in fact he seems to be attracted to them; this combination reinforces and reinforces the idea of ​​following one's own muse.

With many Cups , see if it's not about love, and abandoning everything else is the likely outcome.



Start the journey. A leap into the unknown.

Keywords and phrases:
Innocence. Spontaneity.
The archetype of a newborn baby. Potential.
Start from scratch. You will be given a new chance.
New experiences. A new way of perceiving the world.
New opportunities. An important decision. Unexpected decision.
At the beginning of an adventure.
It's time for a change. Originality. Open mind.
Optimism. Child's astonishment. Naivety.
Fun. Freedom from prejudice.
A new stage in life. The excitement of discovering something new.
Carefree attitude. Surprise. Second birth.
Trust in fate.
Freedom, the feeling that nothing is stopping you.
Enthusiasm. Risk. Belief in higher powers.
The conviction that Providence sends you in the right direction.
Creative mismatch.
To start something new, you need to free yourself from the past.
Sudden impact.
Homosexuality. Bisexuality.
Zero - the number of net potential.
All things are possible.


Situation and advice:
The fool appears in the order when a new stage in life begins.
There may be promising opportunities coming to replace those who have only brought grief. Perhaps fate will require you to make important decisions that will open you the path.
A fresh start offers you different directions: you may be alone, you may start a new relationship, or a stranger will appear in your life, perhaps the people who surround you now will take part in your personal and professional growth.
The fool can also show a bisexual or homosexual person who will influence the situation.
This card shows that you have to take the risk, but optimistically, of being an innocent child.
You can find an unexpected solution to the problem if you look at your life from different angles, so you need to keep your mind open to new ideas.
A fool can mean a period characterized by outbursts of nervous energy, lack of clarity and uncertainty.
The sudden turn of events can get you off the rails, you will most likely feel confused.
You are now capable of original action.
It would be very wise to leave the past behind and start something new.
These actions will be considered to be wrong, which are in line with traditional and outdated methods: the collective subconscious suggests that you begin a new cycle of life.
A fool can point to the beginning of a true journey, especially if it is surrounded by maps symbolizing travel (Chariot, Wheel of Doom, World, 6M, 8G, QW).


Vintage Eutherapie Gringonneur Tarot le mat


People: Newborn. Kid. The one who starts something new. Mystic. Dreamer. Adventurer. Spectator. Traveler. The rogue. An innocent or inexperienced person. Eccentric, independent and extraordinary. Bisexual or homosexual. A teenager. Everyone who prepares or makes an important decision. The person who begins a new stage in life.

Tarot del Fuego


Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Serendibity divination

I'm re-reading my blog and found to my chagrin that La Reine de l'Air have made their blog private. It's a pity. But - cannot be helped.
I was inspired to try her divination method again. (Or I don't know if it's hers or whose it is.)

Grab four items nearby.

Foundation:
Reaching for:
Let go of:
Open up to:

What is --- about?
Why does it exist?
How does it make me feel?
What is its tone?
What does it symbolize?
Imagery:


My four items:
Bank security token
my reading glasses
my smartphone
a golden heart in velvet ribbon

First impressions: random. Kind of soft and gentle and friendly things. Except for the security token. That's pretty hard, no-nonsense, business thing.

What is the bank security token about? It helps me to do my bank business at home at my own convenience, safely and easily.
Why does it exist? It exists so that I can pay my bills. Mainly.
How does it make me feel? It makes me feel competent and professional and matter-of-fact. Financially responsible. A good girl :-D
What is its tone? No-nonsense... it's not black, it's soft dark grey, with rounded edges. Sort of non-offensive and neutral. It sits nicely in my hand. It's brushed plastic. The card itself is shiny and hard, I usually hurt my hands on it, when I reach out for this thing, but the thing itself has never hurt me.
What does it symbolize? Economical responsibility and freedom.
Imagery: Secretary, slightly older, in the 60s. It kind of reminds me of my eldest sister. It also looks like a calculator, though a little disproportionate. Not enough buttons, and too small compared to the card sticking out of it :-D Like the brave little engine who could.

What are my reading glasses about? A couple of pieces of plastic, molded and polished to function as a seeing aid, making the world more accessible to me.
Why do they exist? Because my eyes grew tired of medication and I can't see well anymore. I need them to be able to read.
How do they make me feel? They are very light and sophisticated. They make me feel good. I feel rich and stylish and like a lady.
What is their tone? Soft, elegant. They are narrow and soft, dark golden brown, like dark, clear honey, or amber. They are durable, elastic, but still slender, fine. they are not brittle.
What does it symbolize? The ability to see. Growing old and sharing the physical problems with other people of my age.
Imagery: They are very light, almost too light. I kind of think of dragonflies and toys. But they are not toys. They were rather expensive, and they have served me well for almost a decade now. They also fit me very nicely, I feel like I look better with the glasses on. They make me feel very efficient, but stylish, and a bit mischievous. This beautiful lady is not to be toyed with :-D A bit naughty. But smart. And a bit majestic and generous. I can just snidely smile at stupid people on my way and ignore them and let them play their stupid games. I have better things to do.

What is my smartphone about - necessity and luxury in one small package. Freedom of information and communication. Smartphones are the internet in the palm of my hand... we have come a long way.
Why does it exist? I need a phone, so that the people I want to get hold of me can get hold of me. The phone case also holds all my important cards, like ID, credit card and buss pass.
How does it make me feel? Good. Very good. It is small, but powerful, beautiful but capable, efficient, smart...
What is its tone? My phone has a rosegold casing and I keep it in a pink leathercase with black strap. It is not decorative but it is beautiful, strong and stylish, yet feminine.
What does it symbolize? Accessibility, freedom, freedom to move, freedom of information, connection.
Imagery: For some reason I think about cats and dragons. Small, pink and gold dragons. I think about the Bleeding Heart plant. Cat is Disney's Duchess.

What is the heart necklace about - a good friend send it to me for birthday. I don't think it's that valuable, like it's not real gold, but I love it.
Why does it exist? It's a love token, a pretty trinket, to decorate me and to remind me of a good friend.
How does it make me feel? Very good. I think of my friend and feel all warm and loved inside. And it is pretty and suits me well, so it makes me feel pretty, too.
What is its tone? It's gold colored metal with a blue glass stone and tiny rhinestone frame to it. It hangs on light golden brown velvet ribbon. The tone is soft and girly, feminine in a way 12 years old girls are feminine.
What does it symbolize? Friendship and love.
Imagery: That 12 years old girl, again 60s, she has a bob with short bangs, straight, smooth, shiny hair, and she is wearing French style clothing; a blouse, a cardigan, a skirt, short, white socks in her black ballerinas with straps. Her hair is dark brown, her eyes are blue and her clothing is white and navy blue. This necklace makes me think of little foxes. It makes me think of Princess Diana. (A bit similar to her wedding ring.)



So -
Foundation: Bank security token
Economical responsibility, no-nonsense, capable and "good girl" - I am the brave little engine who could

Reaching for: my reading glasses
The ability to see and take things with a pinch of salt. To accept the things I cannot change.

Let go of: my smartphone
Freedom, information, communication, connection. Huh? Now I'm wondering what I was thinking when I did this... A certain person who broke my heart? I need to stop waiting for him to call me?

Open up to: a golden heart in velvet ribbon
Old friends and love. Return to innocence.



Saturday, October 27, 2018

Cleromancy


Cleromancy is "casting lots" - in today's language it means divining the results of casting any objects on a cloth (or similar) (runes, dice, bones...) or picking up random objects of any kind, like picking up stones from a bag.

Originally, this practice involved the use of small objects (pebbles, crystals, bones, sticks). Over time, this divination evolved to using pebbles and dice, which is what most diviners use today.

To learn Cleromancy, you’ll need 13 light colored pebbles and 13 dark colored pebbles of roughly the same size. Ask any yes or no question, place the stones or pebbles in a bag or bowl, and shake them well. While you shake the bag, ask your question 2 more times.

Now, close your eyes and grab a handful of stones. Place them on a flat surface and count the number of light stones and the number of the dark. If there are more light pebbles the answer is in your favor. If there are more blacks, the answer is no.

If you picked up the same amount of both, there is no answer, and you’ll have to try back later.The 12

- Most Common Types of Divination

In Roman times, they used wooden chips that were inscribed and then put in a jar with water in - and then one was fished up. They used to write different things according to the question on these chips, like names of the candidates or answers, like I Ching. I Ching is actually one way of doing this.

Muslims used to use the Quran for this, as Bibliomancy.

The Germanics
 
"To divination and casting of lots, they pay attention beyond any other people. Their method of casting lots is a simple one: they cut a branch from a fruit-bearing tree and divide it into small pieces which they mark with certain distinctive signs and scatter at random onto a white cloth. Then, the priest of the community if the lots are consulted publicly, or the father of the family if it is done privately, after invoking the gods and with eyes raised to heaven, picks up three pieces, one at a time, and interprets them according to the signs previously marked upon them."
So... basically rune casting?
 

Astragalomancy or divination with sheep knucklebones is one form of cleromancy. Now-a-days we use dice, and we don't call them knucklebones either :-D

One of the most common forms of Dice Divination used today is accomplished by using three dice.

The diviner will either draw out a circle, roughly eight inches or so, on a piece of paper or on the ground. Some diviners have a simple mat which they use for this that will have the circle pre-drawn. The question is posed and the dice are cast.

To determine the meaning of the reading the diviner will first examine if any dice have fallen outside of the circle.

1 dice outside - Difficulties lie ahead
2 dice outside- Arguments and Quarrels are likely
3 dice outside- A sign of luck and success (no reading needed)

The dice that land within the circle are totaled up and their sum indicates the message.

0,1,2 - No answer available. Ask another day
3 - a change in circumstances will happen soon
4 -  Unpleasantness, arguments, misunderstanding
5 - Unexpected surprise or information, your plans and wishes will be fulfilled
6 - Loss of some kind, most likely financial, possibly material, or a relationship
7-  Potential hardships, gossip, finances, etc. They will eventually be resolved
8- You should not act to hastily, lack of discretion may lead to misfortune
9- A possible union in love or in business , success in romance and/or gambling
10- New beginnings, possibly a birth, or a new job/promotion
11- Potential loss of a person, death, short term illness; or the return of a person who was estranged from you
12- Important communication will arrive soon, seek counsel if it is a legal matter, potential for a large sum of money
13- Continuation on your current path will lead to misery and difficulty
14- A friend or relative will offer their assistance, possibly an new romance arrives
15- Proceed with caution, avoid starting new projects for the next week, do not be drawn into gossip
16- A short trip will provide relief, entertainment, and potentially profit
17- Change of perspective, adjustment to plans may be needed, be receptive to the council of others, even those whom you don’t know
18- Luck, Success, Blessings, Attainment and Fulfillment

Some additional items to note

*If two dice fall one on top of the other while throwing the dice it means that you will receive a gift. Re-throw the dice for your reading.

*If you are throwing the dice on a tabletop and a one falls on the floor, you may lose a friend

*It is said that the dice shouldn’t be thrown on a Monday or Wednesday, nor should they be thrown more than three times for the same person in one day.

Spirits of the Arcane
Serena Powers Dice divination (about the same thing, but she has a dice divination widget there you can try out)

How to Do Dice Divination

Improved Coin Toss

The easiest is to throw the dice as you would toss a coin, for a yes-or-no answer. If an uneven number lands on top, this counts as "heads." An even number of pips on top counts as "tails."

Why not just flip a coin?

It's harder to be sure it's getting shaken properly, for one thing. For another, it can be challenging to flip and catch.

Using a die is much easier.


Using a Field with Dice

Another common way to cast the dice onto a field. Nowadays this is often a piece of paper, with a circle drawn on it.

You can do anything you want with this field to suit your needs, but the standard is to divide it into twelve pie-sections, like a clock. Number each of the sections.

Shaking two or three dice, toss them onto the field.

If one die lands outside the field, don't count it. If both go outside, then shake again. (If both land outside the field twice in a row, it is considered a sign to stop.)

Count up the number of pips in each field, and use the list below to determine what the outcome is.

Here is one version of a list of answers for each field the dice can fall in:

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. A pleasant surprise will unfold, if you listen and watch carefully.
    4. Luck will fall upon you, when you least expect it.
    5. You wish may come true.
    6. Your answer will be revealed.
    7. Naturally you will win.
    8. You know the truth.
    9. Maybe in a twist of fate.
    10. Success will be yours.
    11. Fate is on your side.
    12. You will enjoy tranquility.

Dice Divination

#1: Yes Or No

This is the easiest one to do. For this method, you'll only need one die. Ask a question out loud while holding the die in your hand.Then roll it like you would do in a game of cards. Even numbers are yes (2,4,6), and odd numbers are no (1,3,5).

#2: Past, Present, and Future

For this next method, you'll need three dice. First, take the dice and say "I want to see (insert name)'s future, I want to see (insert name)'s future. Provide me (insert name)'s future, provide me (insert name)'s future." Or if you write spells/chants, you can make your own, but that's the one I use. Then roll them in a way that they fall in a line. The first one is past, the second is present, and the third is future. Even numbers are positive (2,4,6), and odd numbers are negative (1,3,5).

#3: Future Outcome

This method will predict something that might happen in the near future. For this one you'll also need three dice. Take the dice in your hands, and roll it. Then take the numbers and add them so the result is nine or under. If it's more than nine, add the two numbers of your result. Example: 6+6+5=17=1+7=8. Then find out what the meaning of the number is with the following list:

1- Sorrow
2- Joy
3- A Gift
4- New Love
5- Silver Is Coming Your Way
6- Gold Is Coming Your Way
7- Someone Will Tell You A Secret
8- Three Good Things Will Happen To You
9- Your True Love Is, Indeed, True
Dice Divination
Cast 1 dice:

1 Means NO... or not good...or negative.
2 Means indecision, having two options and not knowing which one to choose.
3 Means YES or that it is good.
4 Means financial stability.
5 Means status quo.  Not much change.
6 Means GREAT -- go for it.

Another, more complicated, way to use dice requires three dice and a way to mark a 12- inch circle. Mark your circle, think of your question and roll the die.  Any die that goes out of the circle doesn't count. If all the dice roll out of the circle forget it for today and try again tomorrow.

The numbers added mean:
1.  Loneliness or loss.
2.  Love or a crush.
3.  A great surprise is on it's way.
4.  A bad surprise is on it's way.
5.  You will meet someone who impresses you in some way.
6.  You will loose something important to you.
7.  There will be some kind of problem involving you.
8.  What goes around comes around.  Something you did in   your past will come back to bite you.
9.  A wedding in the future.
10. A promotion of some sort.
11.  The death of someone you know or a partnership.  Could be the death of a situation or attitude.
12.  Important news in the form of a letter, e-mail, telegram.
13.  Something will cause you to shed tears.
14.  A new admirer.
15.   Be careful, caution required.
16.  A happy undertaking.
17. A rewarding undertaking will be coming to you soon.
18.  Something Great is going to happen.

Another technique:

Place three dice into a small box or dish. Close your eyes. Make a wish. Then toss the dice onto a china plate. If any of the dice should fall off the plate, they do not count. 
 Add up the number of dots and interpret as follows:
  Three:    Imminent good luck and a wish fulfilled.
  Four:      A slight setback will cause disappointment.
  Five:       A stranger brings much new happiness.
  Six:        A new blessing comes well disguised.
  Seven:    You become the victim of gossip.
  Eight:     Confusion causes unwise decisions don't act in haste.
  Nine:      Success in love and reconciliation.
  Ten:        Success in career and finance is imminent.
  Eleven:    Short-term illness causes you anxiety.
  Twelve:   Seek advice regarding legal documents.
  Thirteen: Self-pity causes delays and hassles.
  Fourteen: A new social circle brings excitement.
  Fifteen:   Follow your intuition about false friends.
  Sixteen:   A short journey brings profit and pleasure.
  Seventeen: A stranger from overseas brings successful propositions.
  Eighteen:   Happiness, financial success and a rise in status.
 Divining with Dice
Dice should not be thrown on a Monday (ruled by the Moon and therefore vague and illusory) or Wednesday (ruled by Mercury, therefore tricky).  Neither should they be thrown when the weather is stormy.  The best time for this type of divination is two hours after sunset on a calm evening. Take three dice, in a cup that is large enough to shake them (or use the palm of your hand).  Draw a chalk circle and throw the dice in complete silence.  Any dice that fall outside the circle are not to be read, and if all the dice go outside then the effort has to be abandoned because conditions aren’t favourable.

If one dice landed on top of another in a reading for a woman, that was a hint to her that her lover was deceitful.  For a man, the message was to take care in his enterprises.  Dice falling on the floor warned of quarrels and more than one dice showing the same number meant important news from abroad.

In years gone by there was more of a belief in ‘fate’ while today we feel we have more choices and that by being conscious of ourselves we can alter our destiny.  For instance, dice on top of each other might now be taken as a need to deal with fears in a relationship and/or to avoid unnecessary risk-taking, while dice on the floor could be a message to stay calm and talk things through.   In today’s world numerological interpretations are used more frequently. These give the idea that there are possible courses of action, but in olden times the meanings were more rigid and the outcome pre-ordained, making dice-throwing a serious business! The numbers on the top of each dice have to be added together, to get the number to be interpreted.

INTERPRETING THE THROW

Meanings of the dice throw are fairly consistent throughout traditional systems.  They are:
1)    A new arrival, a baby or an unexpected windfall of money.
2)    A road with two forks, but taking the longest route is best.
3)    A nice surprise – wish is granted.
4)    Disappointment on the way.
5)    A stranger is due to arrive, bringing happiness.
6)    Something may be lost in the way of material goods, but there will be a spiritual benefit.
7)    Spite and gossip are about and should be ignored.
8)    An unwise course of action will bring disapproval and criticism.
9)    Joy in love, maybe a wedding in the offing.
10)    Happiness within the family - this may lead to a fortunate meeting bring a new business opportunity.
11)    Illness or unhappiness in someone close will soon be sorted out.
12)    A message needs a quick decision – get advice.
13)    Sadness and tears.
14)    A new admirer is drawing close.
15)    Be careful of being drawn into trouble and scheming by other people.
16)    A pleasant and advantageous journey but be careful of delays.
17)    Voyages overseas or dealings with people from foreign parts will be profitable.
18)    A fantastic benefit or promotion will soon arrive.
Dice divination with Platonic Solid dice
Platonic solids paper models - make your own dice 

another platonic solid dice divination

Divination with dice

Divination by dice

Roll the dice and count the dots.
(now, they say that you should use a cup, rotate the cup clockwise in your left hand three times - you know, like teacup or coffee cup.)

1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6 = "yes"
1-2, 1-5, 2-4 = "yes, if you work hard on it"
1-3, 1-4, 4-6 = "yes, if you get help from others"
1-6, 2-3, 3-6 = "no"
2-5, 3-4, 4-5 = "50-50 chance"
2-6, 3-5 = "yes, if you have money"

Divination by Russian Lotto

You will need a bag of Russian lotto barrels. They are these barrel shaped wooden cylinders with numbers on them. You pick up three barrels in random, and add the numbers, until you have only one digit.
That is, let's say that you pick up those 3, 45 and 37 in the picture.
3 + 45 + 37 = 85
8 + 5 = 13
1 + 3 = 4

Odd numbers are "no", even numbers "yes".

Semolina divination

This is sort of a variation of Urim and Thummim.
You need some items of two colors, like beads or beans or peas or stones or buttons - anything like that, about the same size and form, (I prefer Go stones, pictured above) and semolina. (Or sand, flour, rice, anything like that.)
You need a bowl or jar, something that is big enough so that you can put your beads in and pour the semolina over so that the beads are totally covered.
Decide which of your colors mean "yes" and which means "no".
Stir the contents (with your left hand, clockwise) while you focus on your question.
Pick a bead. The color gives you the answer.

(This could be adapted with the magpie oracle - put random small items in a box with packing peanuts, perhaps even packaged, so that they feel the same in the hand, and don't fall all into the bottom of the box, and pick up objects...)

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Lithomancy

Lithomancy is using stones to divine the future. There are several ways to do this.

1) gazing into a crystal ball. Now, this, to me, is scrying, not lithomancy, and the crystal ball could be any reflecting, smooth surface, from a mirror and still water to ink and snowglobes. The material is irrelevant. But some people say flawless quartz crystal adds its own magical qualities to the scrying process and therefore it works better.

2) you toss the stones and read the patterns and positions of the stones. This is akin to runecasting and bonecasting. If you could replace the stones with anything else, like "stones" made of polymer clay or bottle caps or something, then it's not lithomancy but cleromancy.

3) "LITHOMANCY: This divination using precious stones, one form of which involves candlelight. Scatter gemstones of different colors around a candle. Darken the room, light the candle, close your eyes, and clear your mind of thoughts. When you open your eyes, notice which color of stone first reflects the light back to you."
-- Complete Book of Predictions, 1983

4) you place stones in a bag and pick one or several in random. You can use a black and white stone as "yes" or "no" answer. You can use crystals and gems and interpret them as runes, according to their magical qualities.  (Start writing a list of the stones and their magical qualities and symbolism.)

There is a reason to believe the Jewish Urim and Thummim is a form of lithomancy.



Here's some articles and pages about lithomancy

Serena's excellent divination page

Gary L. Wimmer has written a book about the subject and judging by its page, it looks excellent. (There is information on the page, not just ad for the book, so go there.)

Occultopedia's page on lithomancy

Good Witches's Homestead - page on lithomancy

Here's how Jolearra created her lithomancy kit and how she uses it.

Carol Holaday about lithomancy

Learn Religions's page about stone divination

An article about stone and rock divination at Llewellyn 

 

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Some old divination methods :-)

1) By pearls

You put pearl oysters to boil and whisper names of the suspects over the pot. The oysters will open when you whisper the name of the guilty one. If there's a pearl in the shell, the guilt is obvious.

You could adapt this method. Take as many mussels, cockles, clams as there are alternative answers to your question. Mark them properly and start cooking them. The one that opens first is the answer to your question. Remember to put in one unmarked for "no answer" "none of the other alternatives is correct" or "no".



2) By digestion

In the medieval times, it was believed that bad digestion and crumbling stomach was a sign of that you were guilty of something. They had a divination method of feeding special bread to suspects and the one who got indigestion was the guilty one. Now, it was easy to tamper with, just give tainted bread to the one you want to be guilty. You could even poison the person, and everyone would assume it was God's Hand dealing with the criminal.

3) By poo

Yeah. People were looking at a person's poo and determining the future by that. Now, there are things one can determine by looking at a person's poo; about their health and diet, and that, of course, influences how your day is going to be. If you have been eating badly; not enough fibers and so, your day is probably going to be harder than if you are eating well and healthy. Likewise any health problems are bound to make your days harder.
But, scatomancy is a thing, and there are still today people who do that.

On the other hand, there are people who read your ass, too.

4) by rats and mice

Myomancy
"Myomancy, for those of you who don't know, is the art of telling the future by observing the behavior of rodents. This is not entirely silly, since field mice do behave differently in anticipation of abundant or lean harvests, and voles of all sorts have a confirmed skill for the early sensing of earthquakes. There are many classical Greek and Roman allusions to myomancy. At least one ancient general declined to do battle on a day when he found that his shoelaces had been nibbled by mice."
- J. Michael Steele

5) By chicken

The romans had "sacred chicken", used in augury.
"As consul in 249 Publius Claudius Pulcher was given command of the Roman fleet during the First Punic War. He lost the Battle of Drepana against the Carthaginians after ignoring a bad omen.  When the sacred chickens refused to eat, Claudius drowned them into the sea, saying: "Since they do not wish to eat, let them drink!"
Here's a bit information about Alectromancy

You can observe the behavior of ANY animal and predict future by that... Here's Paul the Octopus, who predicted football results :-D


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Paper divination




Traditional divination by ashes

You need:
- a plate (a white china dinner plate is perfect. It should have no pattern, it should be opaque, it should be fireproof and large enough for the paper.)
- candle
- piece of paper
- pen
- matches, lighter, something to burn the paper with

Take a piece of paper, focus in your question and write it on the paper. Crumble the paper and burn it on a plate. Be careful not to touch the burned paper. You are going to read the shadows cast of this to get your answer.
Light the candle and look at the shadow cast on the plate by the "pile of ashes". You can turn and angle the plate, look at the shadow and the shapes in the burned paper itself.
Keep an open mind and let yourself associate freely, like watching the figures in clouds or fire.
Write down what you see and what you think, the thoughts and ideas that pop into your head, even when there's nothing obvious in the shadows.
Catch your first impression and ideas, how ever absurd they might seem.
Come on, this is divination!

Now, here are some old Russian interpretation of some possible images:

a person - a friend is coming into your life
an animal - a bad omen. Generally means betrayal.
stripes - a trip, perhaps move
flower - love, marriage
cross - troubles, sickness, death

 


Drawing divination

Cut out 10 squares of paper - make them as identical as possible.
Draw on them
- a man
- a woman
- a house
- a door
- a bird
- a fence
- a tree
- a cat
- a river
- a flower

It doesn't matter how well you draw, only thing that matters is that you can see what's in the picture. If you want to, you can even write on them what it is. :-D

Fold the papers in half and then in half agai, and put them in a bag.

Think about your question or make a wish, and take out one of the drawings from the bag.

- a man: You are protected. Everything will go well. Success in everything. Ask help and you will get what you desire.
- a woman: you need to be less demanding of the world around you. The people near you are not entirely sincere with you. Exercise caution and your wish can be fulfilled.
- a house: calm period in your life. Focus in your home and household. Stay at home, enjoy your home. Nothing happens in life. If your wish concerns home and household, it will come true, otherwise not.
- a bird: Dream, fantasize, plan, but don't do anything. Now is not the right time to act. Your wish can become true, but it will take a lot of work.
- a fence: an easy period in your life will soon begin, and everything will be smooth sailing. All existing conflicts and problems will be resolved. You will get your wish, if you ask your friends to help you.
- a tree: financial difficulties. Unexpected problems. If your wish isn't connected with money, it will come true.
- a cat: things will not go smoothly. Don't get upset, but you won't get what you wished for.
- a river: travel, unexpected guests. Work in good faith and your wish will come true.
- a flower: lovely things, pleasant changes, love, luck. Dreams come true.
- a door: act. Open the door. You might need to work hard, but you will get what you want.

Tell-tale heart


Take some graph paper with squares. Choose a paper with reasonably big squares.
Draw a heart on it with your non-dominant hand.

Cross out the full squares inside the heart, four at a time.
Count the rest of the full squares.
The number will tell you the attitude of your love interest to you.

No squares left - mutual love
1 square - respect
2 squares - friendship
3 squares - like
4 squares - jealousy
5 squares - he/she dreams of you
6 squares - indifference

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Swedenborg Cards

Swedenborg cards is an oracle deck that was very popular in Russia in the 19th and 20th century. It was a bit like Lenormand - 36 cards with symbols on them. They were read like Lenormand cards, in 4 rows of 9 cards, and the placement of the significator card (The Spaniard for men and the Amazon for ladies) told the future.
The first deck appeared 1859 in Moscow. "Temptations of the famous Professor Swedenborg" by publishing house L. Stepanova
They have no connection to Swedenborg himself, his name was just used because of his fame. They also had Cagliostro cards etc.


Here are cards from two decks using the same images by Maria Masjutin. The ones with playing cards depicted are Die Swedenborg Wahrsagekarten (or Wahrsagekarten Emanuel Swedenborg) and the ones without are Dein Schicksal in Deiner Hand by Gizeh (cigarettes).
(I have put these cards in the Russian order. The German order is different.)

One shuffles the cards as one does, and then divides them into four piles of nine cards, and then one lays the cards on the table in four rows of nine cards. Where the significator card appears decides the reading. 

Now, these cards aren't compatible with Lenormand cards, even though there is SOME correspondence between the playing card symbols. Like they have given the Six of Diamonds to Archer, which stands for luck, as does the Six of Diamonds in Lenormand, the Clover. But, then the Elephant is Ace of Clubs, which is the Ring in Lenormand... one could think the Elephant to stand for commitment, as it stands for hard work and perseverance, but the Ring isn't associated with hard work on any level. The obligations and commitment are more of the marriage and legal deals kind of commitment, keeping one's promises kind of commitment. But then, Jack of Diamonds is the Dove in Swedenborg and the Scythe in Lenormand. And those two have NOTHING in common.
So, I wouldn't even think about Lenormand, even though these two systems seem similar.

The Swedenborg card names and numbers:

1. Postman - news or letter; written information or communication
over the significator: glad news
on the sides: sad news
In general, the cards surrounding this tell more about the nature of the news

2. Rose - love, health, happiness
over - bring good luck
sides - unrequited love
under the feet - fatal, bad
Also influenced by the surrounding cards - negative cards are like thorns on the rose, portending separation from a loved one, and troubles. If these cards are far away from the significator, the troubles are just a threat.

3. Caravan - a difficult road
Like a caravan that spends a lot of time in the desert, in difficulties, thirst, deprivation, but always arrives to the destination, this card means a road full of trials that will end well.
Closer the significator, the bigger the profit.

4. Hot air balloon - happiness
Over head of the significator: good luck in all matters
on the sides: obstacles with a successful outcome
under feet: be careful - people want to know your secrets, and might use them against you. Keep your mouth shut.

5. River - good luck

River symbolizes the life bringing flow of water - bringing wealth, prosperity and success in business.
If it's close the significator or close to the other person card, this card promises marriage - closer the querent, closer the marriage.
Long away from the significator or under: loss due to accidents; separation, illness

6. Archer / Bow and arrow - balance
If the arrow points to the significator, luck and success, if the opposite direction, an obstacle, that can be overcome with unshakable patience, firm will and courage.

7. Tiger - trouble, misfortune

near the significator - betrayal, sly people, ingratitude
far away: domestic disagreement and quarrels, that will pass quickly

8. Owl - fear, bad omen
near the significator - serious trouble
far away - the troubles will pass safely and the future will be bright and calm

9. Wreath - wedding
for a young person - wedding
for an old person - jubilee and happy marriage
Stability, peace, serenity, pleasant life surrounded by loving, sincere people, family.

10. Cannon or gun - victory
You overcome dangers, triumph over evil plans

11. Wolf - disease, duties, enemies, long separation from loved ones
Above the significator - a dangerous disease
under - sick loved ones

12. Peacock - pride
Splendor and honors, sometimes undeserved. Show-off. Warns about pride leading to fall and ridicule.
Above the significator - inheritance or some other form of large sum of money, like winning the lottery etc.

13. Butterfly - gullibility, unrealistic plans
Warning against people and enterprises who promise much but hold little. Don't fall for gilding and sprinkles.

14. Chameleon or monkey - lie
Be careful, you are surrounded by dishonest and hypocritical people. Don't interact with those people more than necessary.
Near: brings a very big misfortune, many dangers and harm from other people
far: the harm that is being plotted against us remains ineffective; we will avoid many dangers

15. Elephant - will, perseverance, firmness of character
You will get what you want by hard work; hard work and persistence is being rewarded and honored.
Above the significator: promotion, honors, a powerful and benevolent patron, people are helping you to reach your goals

16. Comet - good luck
Above head - happy marriage, happy future
on side - easy life
under feet - sadness, illness, unfavorable path

17. Eagle - victory
Above the significator: winning a process, important, high position, status, good, stable life
below: losing the people who are in position to help us; reliable, kind and helpful people will leave us

18. Dove - message
Near the significator: good news, joy
far away: bad news, loss of a close friend
Look at the cards surrounding this one to know more about the message

19. Waterfall - a brilliant future
Flow with the water and everything will be fine - the water will take you far away from the storms and troubles of life. Go against it, and you will find troubles.

20. Flower garden - lasciviousness
Troubles and harm from enjoying our pleasures and passions too much. Listen to your head, not your heart.

21. Knight - a person
Near - a friend
far - an enemy

22. Troika (Russian three horse team, the horses are harnessed side by side) - journey
near - a pleasant journey that will end with a romantic date
far - a sad event in the family, loss of a loved one

23. A ferret (weasel) - loss
near - theft or loss, but the item will be found again
far - theft or loss, but you won't get it back

24. Flags - victory
overhead - honors on merit
near - joy and an unexpected reunion with a faraway friend
It is always victory, even far away, under feet or surrounded by bad cards

25. Harp - art
Pleasant time in a merry society; enjoying the social art forms, like theater, concerts, exhibitions; also your declaration of love is welcomed and responded in kind

26. Astrologer - prediction
near - an event will happily change your life, wellbeing and success
far away - unfavorable outcome, disasters, unhappiness
Prepare for the bad outcome and it will pass quickly with small or no harm done

27. Sphinx - protection

Above head - protection of the Higher Powers
The bottom row, especially under the significator - misfortune; ask for help from your friends

28. Ship, steamboat - miracle
above, near - bad things happening are going to get better by coincidence, happy accidents, providence, serendipity
far away - loss of benefits due to your own oversight and negligence

29. Hawk - great misfortune
above head - worsens the prediction; peace will be disturbed by some great misfortune
far away from the significator - prudence may protect you

30. Tulip - boastfulness
Pride and self-interest will cause harm.
It can also mean a person that is prideful, boasting, attractive but cold and haughty. People's ambitions can hurt you.

31. Lighthouse - the right path
Safe passage, we will successfully get out of the difficulties
Far away it warns you about the upcoming rocks and troubles.

32. Lion - courage

Strong protection in difficult matters, protective authority, benevolent officials, help of influential people.
Have courage, be fearless.

33. Helmet - joy
above head - victory over adversity, fulfillment of desires, long fought fight is won
far - you are being a coward and won't win the battle

34. Pheasant or goldfish - The Event
Above head - chance of the lifetime
everywhere else - you will miss your chance, due to neglicence, lack of self-confidence or other reasons

35: The Spaniard - a man

36. The Amazon - a woman



Saturday, October 28, 2017

Asking the question in cartomancy

From Facebook Katina's Deste group

Asking the cards specific questions is an important part of the Reading especially if you are looking for a yes or no answer. You don’t need more than 2-5 cards to get a yes or no answer. One card may not give you a yes or no answer because it may be neutral in meaning.

Below are a few examples on how to ask open and specific questions.

Open Questions:
WHAT- What should I know about so and so? What are the results of my test?
WHEN- When will I be in a relationship? When is my next trip?
WHY- Why did my boyfriend cancel our date? Why did my girlfriend hang up on me?
HOW- How will I meet my financial obligations this month? How will the surgery turn out?
WHO- Who is my soul mate? Who took my jewelry?

Specific Questions: yes or no answer
WILL – Will I get the job? Will I be able to take a trip this year?
DOES – Does she love me? Does my boss like me?
DID – Did I get the raise? Did I fill out the application properly?
IS - Is my husband cheating on me? Is my mother-in-law ill?
WAS - Was my application approved? Was my contract renewed?
CAN - Can so and so babysit on the weekend. Can I depend on so and so?
SHOULD - Should I buy a new house? Should I lend my shoes to so and so?

These are a few examples on how to phrase questions in cartomancy.

If you have more than one question about the same topic (which most of us do) I would suggest using a layout with pre-selected meanings for the positions. Many times, though, the cards will give you a specific answer to your question and also provide additional information which may or may not be connected to the question asked consciously.

Question: Will I be happy at my new job?
Is this what you really want to know? Is a simple yes or no answer enough? What if the cards say no you will not be happy at your new job? Don’t you want to know why not?
Choose your layouts accordingly.
 

 

Saturday, October 21, 2017

LeNormand Grand Tableau

I have always liked big spreads, so Grand Tableau is perfect :-D

This is my first Lenormand reading ever.
I'm sharing the information I find necessary to read the cards.

1) you don't read reversals in Lenormand.
The picture is made when I still thought you did, because I read them in Tarot and Deste.

2) the positive/negative/neutral card meanings are always the same BUT they are HEAVILY influenced by surrounding cards!

The positive, negative and neutral cards

positive
rider
clover
bouquet
child
stars
dog
heart
sun
moon
key
fish
anchor

negative
clouds
snake
coffin
whip
scythe
fox
mountain
mice
cross

neutral
ship
house
tree
birds
bear
stork
tower
garden
crossroads
ring
book
letter
man
woman
lily


1 - crossroads (decision – two-faced – back and forth)
2 - woman (me)
3 - lilies (time – father – social welfare – winter – peace)
4 - letter  (papers – written records – documents)
5 - tower (authority – bureaucracy – isolation)
6 - house (home)
7 - coffin (end – death – scare)
8 - man (Henric – or another male)
9 - child (innocence – beginning – trust)
10 - clover (luck)
11 - moon (recognition – dreams)
12 - tree (health)
13 - ship (travel – movement)
14 - bouquet (gift – appreciation – pleasant)
15 - key (solution - access)
16 - birds (communication – anxiety – negotiation)
17 - rider (messenger – news – forward motion)
18 - garden (public gathering – meeting)
19 - bear (official person – protection)
20 - clouds (uncertainty – doubt – troubles)
21 - snake (deception – twisted roads and paths – complications)
22 - fish (resources – prosperity)
23 - sun (success)
24 - scythe (cutting – pain – harvest away from the blade, danger from the blade)
25 - mice (theft – worry – teamwork)
26 - cross (end – suffering – test)
27 - book (knowledge - secrets – document – project)
28 - stork (change – birth – moving – delivery)
29 - anchor (stability – reaching destination)
30 - fox (clever – trickery – cunning)
31 - ring (marriage – commitment – promise - contract)
32 - mountain (obstacle – delay – resistance)
33 - dog (friend – trust)
34 - heart (love – relationships – emotions - happiness)
35 - whip (quarrel – decision – controversy)
36 - stars (wishes – clarity)

the first three cards; the stage; what is to come
A decision cornerning me that has been long time coming is going to be made – there has been a lot of going back and forth and it has to do with social welfare.
That decision is about 60% of what’s going on in my mind right now.

the four corners:
an important/significant/main theme/event/influence/occurrence, highlight, in the near future
There is this decision – I think mice here refers to teamwork more than to a theft, but, yes, there’s a lot of worries and anxiety there – it will be going back and forth, as there are obstacles, delay, resistance in the way… so maybe no definite decision, or nothing definite happens, or perhaps the decision is about it taking more time than expected…

The querent's card
On top left corner (#2) top row
looking forward, future oriented
totally in control

cards around it;
This decision – also recognition, luck, beginning and trust
The decision will be a beginning for something new; I am a very fortunate woman, and I’ll sleep in peace. Kind of. Peace of mind.

mirrored by
to give up one's dreams in order to fulfil one's duty, painful ending, painful loss...

knighted by
my situation is connected with my health and news from official person, news that make a great impact to one’s life, a meddlesome person – perhaps also connected to my health

the key questions here:

health
There’s something about papers, some authority documents, the authority is protective of nature, I am being sheltered and protected.  There’s going to be some sort of movement, perhaps we’ll move – this “journey” will have positive effect to my health. There are some  complications to plans, uncertainty, doubts, perhaps some meddlesome person, a provider, patron, boss. It takes more time than expected, and it is emotional, but it will be fine. There are some negative secrets associated with this, some trickery going on… some deceitfulness…

the tree is mirrored by
There is a change on the way, but it is very uncertain, clouded, causing anxiety.

the tree is knighted by
My health is connected with home and money.
There is some hidden knowledge that will bring me to the harbor.
I will be having meetings that are connected to my health

Home – living situation
Something will come to an end, which is the key to the situation - the "protective authority" will probably see that we will move, and that is a good thing. I will be happy about it.
the house is mirrored by
Now there’s some trickery there… I think it might be suspiciousness – that the people who are putting sticks in my wheels are suspicious about us, questioning our motifs and needs and testimony, suspecting we are after getting benefits we don’t have right to… questioning our morality.

the house is knighted by
The home is strongly associated to my health; there will be success in the future about these problems with the home, but there are some complications on the road… because of this ambitious, ruthless, no-nonsense person… and there are negotiations and meetings ahead that are cause of a lot of anxiety. It will go well, though.

Then the houses the cards are in:
The Lady is in House of Clover - and the Anchor is in the House of Lady
So it's a very stabile and lucky, happy, fortunate month for me.

The tree is in House of Birds, and in the House of Tree is Tower - so... lot of talk and anxiety, and... isolation?
The house is in House of Clouds and in the House of House (LOL) is Letter
Worries, uncertainty and papers concerning my health... hmm...

About the timeline
The choice was in my immediate past, and in my immediate future is patience.
The child was my farthest past... it feels weird that there's so little past in this reading. I suppose I was so innocent and trusting about these matters in the past :-D SO innocent... Sucker.
The Stars are as long far in my future as this reading goes... and that's fulfilled dreams and wishes, fame and fortune.

Let's try some counting as well :-D
The lady is going to experience a big change in health because of some news about money though there are some secrets that cause obstacles
There will be some recognition about the house, coming up in a meeting, where there are problems, difficulties, pain, but a commitment will be made and the future is good

So - what about the Fate Line? Those four cards alone in the bottom row.
Well... it depends. This is supposed to be a definite future. Something that WILL happen, what ever else happens. Some people don't believe future is fixed. For those there are different ways of reading these four cards. They could for example mean a wish that will come true, or as an advice - "what should/can the querent do to make things better?"

(If you had used a 9x4 tableau, the "advice line" would have been tower - bouquet - sun - mountain
This is actually numerologically interesting... because with a 4x9 layout, you get rows of each number - all the house numbers of first row are numerologically 1. All the house numbers of second row are 2, third row is 3 etc. The Advice row is 5. The last row is 9.

http://www.cafelenormand.com/accurately-read-lenormand-grand-tableau/
http://lenormanddraws.blogspot.se/2012/02/how-i-interpret-my-grand-tableau-part-i.html
https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9NMV/lessons/cnZHgf

Good Witch, Bad Witch


"Good Witch, Bad Witch" is a 52 cards deck of... well... I suppose they can be classified as oracle cards, though they are also spell cards. And... well... It's hard to say what they are. Witch cards :-D

I found this deck in my tarot card drawer. I had totally forgotten that I had it.
(Rant: I went to my tarot card drawer because someone said a standard size tarot card deck wasn't a standard size, and I HATE the HUGE tarot cards, and I will vehemently oppose any and every effort of making the "standard" of this HUGE; impractical, monstrupus horrible size. Anyway, I was complaining about that to my husband, and showed him some examples. I knew I had Margaret Petersen Tarot, which was my first encounter of the "postcards". 
Now, the standard playing card size is 2.5 by 3.5 inches. (That's the Poker Size, Bridge Size is quarter inch narrower). The Trading Card standard is the same. Tarot cards don't have a standard size, but most (old stock, the standard of 70s, 80s, 90s) are 2 3/4" x 4 3/4". This is the size of the Rider-Waite.
Now, tarot card size can vary from 2 3/4 by 4 3/4 to  3.5 by 5 inches - that's twice the ordinary playing card size.That's already too big to my taste. Anyway, end rant, back to business.)
So I wanted to do a reading with these :-D

This is "The Lucky 13" spread from the following book.
You lay out first 6 cards to represents the 6 following days; the rest of this week, then 6 cards under those to represent the following 6 WEEKS. And then one card on top left to represent the "outcome", the answer, the suggested spell for success :-D


Now, my spread:

Sunday 22.10. The Full Moon Witch (Bad 18)

"The Full Moon Witch rules the tides and brings fertility and fruition to heartfelt plans and actions. But full moonlight is dangerous; emotions are illuminated, but shadows are cast.
While the moon is full you will outshine those who are unsettling you, by becoming temporarily unreliable, or making plans go awry. Those whose lives you touch will see there is hope for tomorrow. As the moon wanes, problems diminish, and you will find new stability."

Oh, great... this basically happened yesterday. You see, my husband has Executive Function Disorder. It means that his plan is "I will put this in the freezer". It is hatched at the moment, and all he sees is that "this" is in his hand, and when he's done "this" is in the freezer. HOW it gets to the freezer is not planned, and if it's not just to walk in the freezer, open the door, put "this" in and close the door, he gets confused, doesn't know how to solve the problem, what to do, and he is also very... er... passionate. Which means that when he gets frustrated, things start flying. Yesterday "this" ended up all over the walls. Nice.
Now... I have fibromyalgia, and my energy and capacity is very limited. I don't have any energy to clean "this" off the walls, and HE is not going to do it. It's out of his hands, and he doesn't even see it. So - I have two options. Either I find the energy somewhere, take it out of something else, and clean the walls, or live with "this" on the walls...
So... probably something like this is going to happen again tomorrow, but - there's hope. The problems will diminish and I will find new stability further on. Good.

(I don't remember what happened on Sunday... I'm an idiot :-D I forgot totally I had made this reading and that I was supposed to keep an eye on what happens!)

Monday 23rd The Hell Hath No Fury Witch (Bad 16)

"With livid eyes and lightning hair, The Hell Hath No Fury Witch looks upon the one who used to care for her. Outraged by the pain of infidelity, she wants her revenge.
A lover will feel remorse for their sins. In time, someone who wronged you, will call. By then, you will be unavailable, spending your time on more worthy causes."

Now... someone who wronged me... I can think of a few. Now, I don't think it will be the person I'm thinking, I think it will be someone else (whom I'm also thinking - the first one is one I would want to call, the second one is the one I think will call, because that issue is on the wall right now... If they will feel remorse, good. Because what they are doing right now is illegal. :-D
I will be having a meeting on Monday with someone who is connected to that person, so... hoping for someone who wronged me to call in remorse. And I am unavailable to this person... :-D
(It doesn't make it impossible for them to right me, though... I just don't need to have anything to do with them.)

Nope... My sister called me, though, my brother-in-law had received a virus via mail... that I got from my brother's sister-in-law X-] No-one has been wronged, though, as far as I know. And no-one was remorseful. As far as I know.

Tuesday 24th The Immortal Witch (Good 4)

"The Immortal Witch brings the promise of spring: a new beginning, and a florishing of hopes and wishes. Seeds of revival and new growth germinate in the darkness of solitude and absence.
You cannot fail to win your heart's desire. Positive invisible forces are making sure that you reach your destiny by your own natural talent and effort. All that you search for is within your grasp. A happy time, filled with new opportunities, is about to present itself to you."

Wonderful! I will be having another meeting with some other people who also are connected to this situation, so I'm assuming that meeting will go well.

The meeting did go well.

Wednesday 25th The Bat Witch (Bad 6)

"The Bat Witch reveals that intuition should be your lodestar. Being a skilled navigator of the skies, her super-sensitive radar alerts her when she is vulnerable to night prey. It is no coincidence that at dusk bats fly from their perches in trees to satisfy their desire for food, while at the same moment, human couples begin to fling together to satisfy their need for love."

I don't have anything special on Wednesday... we'll see what this is about.

I don't have the slightest idea. Nothing special happened on Wednesday. Oh, yes, I got a call to say the meeting on Thursday would be moved to Friday, though I cancelled it. Not a biggie.

Thursday 26th The Secret Witch (Good 21)

"The Secret Witch reveals that you will not lose your spontaneity. You will pass subtle tests by improving on your weaknesses, and seeing yourself in a brighter light.
Someone will reveal heartfelt sentiments. You may also discover hidden secrets. You may be gathering relevant knowledge to determine whether to advance or to retreat. Both are correct at certain moments; the choice is yours, and may be secret."

Yet another meeting...

No meeting... I don't know what this is all about.

Friday 27th The Happy Witch (Good 22)

"The Happy Witch sprinkles her magical stardust of happiness into your heart and mind. She makes you smile at the wonder of life, and encourages you to show others this brightness. Happiness shared is happiness doubled, resulting in great reward for you."

This weekend I'm going to be with my sisters. Happy days indeed!

Ha! No weekend with my sisters. They are away.
I got bullied, though, online, and left a stupid group. I was a member for three weeks, and during this time, most people ignored me, or said something stupid. I was hoping for a community... and the funny thing is that I actually did a reading to introduce myself and it promised me problems and loneliness :-D Next time I'll head the reading and won't join. Would have saved me this heartache as well. 

Week 44 (28.10 - 3.11.) The Marriage Witch (Good 8)

"The Marriage Witch presides over sacred love, fidelity, and the bride. She presents true freedom of choice. Someone you know may soon marry, or present you with a wedding invitation.
Your love life is budding; miraculous events are about to unfold. If your actions are good, you possess the Marriage Witch's qualities, and will find happiness in a long-term partnership."

Sounds good

Good week for me, crappy for my hubby - I couldn't spend as much time with my mother and sister as I wanted to, but I got to meet them. 

Week 45 (4.11 - 10.11.) The Eye of Newt Witch (Bad 22)

"The Eye of Newt Witch bestows a deadly glance on one she believes deserves it. "Eye-blighted", he casualty suffers a run of bad luck or illness.
Most witches cast good spells, but it may be right to cast a spell on one who needs to be checked for continually doing wrong. This is a warning of great value: do not cast the evil eye. But you can turn your magic around to counteract one who wishes you harm."


I say goodness is overrated and casting the evil eye on wrongdoers just serves them right, because no-one now-a-days believes in magic, so they will just believe it is their own doing. Which it is. Just desserts, I say.
Nevertheless, I don't want to cause bad things to happen to the people who have wronged me, because they should be in a good place to right the wrong, and if they are constantly under bad luck, they won't be willing me any good either. So...
I reserve the evil eye on people who will not even try to right the wrongs, because they don't think they have wronged...

Anyway... I suppose week 45 I need to be prepared of someone wronging me. Also, I need to be extra careful with protection spells. Just because I don't caste evil spells around, doesn't mean there aren't people wishing me ill.

Yeah...  In the morning of the 4th I got in the shower to get ready to spend a weekend with my sisters and mother, and I slipped and sprained my knee. Pretty badly, but only sprained. Thankfully nothing is torn. It's already calming down (I'm writing this in the morning of 6th). But no weekend with my family this week either. :-(

Week 46 (11.11 - 17.11.) The Fairy Ring Witch (Good 9)

"You will run rings around admirers, whose heads will spin in their quest to capture your elusive love. Like fairy rings, your sensitive heart is encircled by tendrils of delicate feelings that could flourish or vanish overnight.
Negative and positive emotions bless you with magnetic charm, bringing you a new circle of friends through an interest or talent that you possess. Your mental and physical communication will soon complement you with heartfelt victories and awards."


I don't have the slightest idea of what this could mean. I suppose we'll have to wait and see.

Week 47 (18.11 - 24.11) The Coven Witch (Bad 20)

"The Coven Witch predicts a party or social gathering for you. Traditionally a Witches' Coven consists of a group of thirteen; six men, six women, and a ringleader.
 You may be meeting authoritative people, or find yourself being welcomed into a new circle of like-minded people. You will choose carefully before stepping into a situation or signing an agreement that may prove difficult to extricate yourself from."


So I suppose the big meeting is going to happen week 47.

Week 48 (25.11 - 1.12) The Wickedest Witch (Bad 11)

"The Wickedest Witch reveals that jealousy may create havoc. Being aware, you can easily diffuse and counteract the situatiotion through your own alertness and innate goodness. People you find at the core of a new circle and environment will help you.
Others will offer their spontaneous support. Because you never lose touch with your essential nature, you will always be a winner."


Now... the idea of someone being jealous of me is ridiculous. I mean, sure, I have a wonderful husband - though others might not see what I see in him - and wonderful marriage and a lot of wonderful qualities, I have enough misery to make people realize that they wouldn't want what I have... But maybe there are people who think my gifts are wasted on me? Or that I deserve the misery and will not do anything to help if they can avoid it.
Nevertheless, it sounds more like consequences from the previous week's meeting.

Week 49 (2.12 - 8.12) The Ring Around the Moon Witch (Bad 26)

"The Ring Around the Moon Witch brings you a deeper wisdom. The witch's warning is to be careful in what you wish for. Like the ring around the moon, wishes without true sentiment evaporate. Make no mistake, truly heartfelt wishes do come true."

Oh, it is heartfelt...

Outcome: The Ditch Witch (Bad 5)

"The Ditch Witch shows that by aiming onward and upward into the clear, you can rise above any swamping situation. Those who are causing you problems will become a great help to you in the future, aiding your escape from a particular ditch. You will meet supportive new friends with whom you share a similar outlook. Your spirits will be exuberantly lifted so you will enjoy happy, carefree, light-hearted and frivolous fun."

Good.

The spell suggested: "FOR BREATH LIKE DITCH WATER"
Hmm... and whom should I caste it on? :-D

Experimenting :-)

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