Normal Influences
Tower - 6 of Wands - Ace of Pentacles
Ace of Swords
Best Potential
Fool - High Priestess - 2 of Cups
Page of Cups (10 of Wands)
Morning - Starting afresh, planting some seeds (literally, my housemate has gone gardening)
Best - Enjoying each others company and then happy to be apart again
Midday - Success in a venture in which you've put some energy
Best - Keeping quiet while something is revealed, staying away.
Afternoon - Unexpectedly having to leave the house
Best - An excitement and enthusiasm for doing something new
Evening - A new idea arises from difficulties
Best - One more invitation would really be exhausting
If you would like your own personalised daily reading then please let me know. The cost is £5 a month.
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Day cards for 20 October 2010 and daily spread
Everyday I draw four cards for my day and four for the best potential. I use my own spread and count out the numbers in my birthday or the client's birthday. If the date is the 27 of February I would shuffle then count out the 1st card on the top right, 2nd card for February next to it, then 3rd up to 26th below in a stack and finally the 27th card on the far left edge.
From right to left the cards indicate morning, midday, afternoon and the bottom of the stack below is evening. All placed face down initially.
27 - 2 - 1
3 (bottom of stack)
I settled on this spread after years of testing it out and seeing how the cards reflected my day.
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Daily Cards
7 of wands - The Lovers - Death
10 of Wands
Best Potential
8 of wands - 7 of Swords - 9 of Pentacles
Emperor
Morning - Something comes to an end
Best - Taking things slowly and doing it on my own
Midday - Should I, Shouldn't I? Back and forth trying to decide
Best - getting away from it all, putting myself first
Afternoon - Putting the effort in and making it work
Best - Lots of interaction and fast paced work
Evening - Finally exhausted from the burden you let it go.
Best - Taking charge and doing things my way.
Some context for the reading: I was recovering from a cold but today feel worse than ever so I can't go to work. I have a dinner to attend tonight so may need to cancel. At the moment I'm trying to consume as much honey and tea as possible to ease the pain in my throat. The usual cards for illness are 4 of swords and the Devil. Neither has come up in today's reading so it looks interesting.
If you would like a personalised daily tarot reading then please let me know. The cost is £5 a month.
From right to left the cards indicate morning, midday, afternoon and the bottom of the stack below is evening. All placed face down initially.
27 - 2 - 1
3 (bottom of stack)
I settled on this spread after years of testing it out and seeing how the cards reflected my day.
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Daily Cards
7 of wands - The Lovers - Death
10 of Wands
Best Potential
8 of wands - 7 of Swords - 9 of Pentacles
Emperor
Morning - Something comes to an end
Best - Taking things slowly and doing it on my own
Midday - Should I, Shouldn't I? Back and forth trying to decide
Best - getting away from it all, putting myself first
Afternoon - Putting the effort in and making it work
Best - Lots of interaction and fast paced work
Evening - Finally exhausted from the burden you let it go.
Best - Taking charge and doing things my way.
Some context for the reading: I was recovering from a cold but today feel worse than ever so I can't go to work. I have a dinner to attend tonight so may need to cancel. At the moment I'm trying to consume as much honey and tea as possible to ease the pain in my throat. The usual cards for illness are 4 of swords and the Devil. Neither has come up in today's reading so it looks interesting.
If you would like a personalised daily tarot reading then please let me know. The cost is £5 a month.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Resource: #8 Practical Tarot Blog
The Practical Tarot Blog is run and written by Barbara Moore
and is full of useful advice and tips.
She posts on tarot spreads such as the Harvest Spread and Tarot and Meditation. Her 'create a meditation spread' blends tarot and meditation. It also uses candles, incense, or essential oils as an accompaniment. All of these elements should help to create a nice atmosphere to enhance the visualisation.
There is also a Harvest Spread that is fitting for this season. As she says, "you can use this to analyze a harvest you're about to bring in. Or you can use it to forecast the results of possible seeds." There are eight cards in the spread so do take a look and leave some feedback if you like.
and is full of useful advice and tips. She posts on tarot spreads such as the Harvest Spread and Tarot and Meditation. Her 'create a meditation spread' blends tarot and meditation. It also uses candles, incense, or essential oils as an accompaniment. All of these elements should help to create a nice atmosphere to enhance the visualisation.
There is also a Harvest Spread that is fitting for this season. As she says, "you can use this to analyze a harvest you're about to bring in. Or you can use it to forecast the results of possible seeds." There are eight cards in the spread so do take a look and leave some feedback if you like.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Resource: #6 James Ricklef's Tarot Blog
James Ricklef's Tarot Blog has many useful resources for tarot enthusiasts at all levels. The man himself is a tarot reader, lecturer, and writer. He has been a frequent workshop presenter at the annual Los Angeles Tarot Symposium as well as a guest presenter at the New York Tarot Reader’s Studio and the San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium. He is the author of the award-winning book Tarot Tells the Tale: Explore Three Card Readings Through Familiar Stories
and the follow-up book, Tarot: Get the Whole Story: Use, Create & Interpret Tarot Spreads
. He is also the creator of the Tarot of the Masters deck.
If you have a Tarot subject you would like him to discuss then you can get in touch with him. His latest post answers a question sent in by a reader: What do I need to know about myself to restore passion in my life?
There is a monthly tarot article and the September 2010 one is The Empress and the Emperor –Wholeness through a marriage of opposites. A little excerpt provides an example of the kind of information available:
There are also links to Tarot Reviews. See his blog or contact him via his Twitter feed at @AskKnightHawk for more information.
and the follow-up book, Tarot: Get the Whole Story: Use, Create & Interpret Tarot Spreads. He is also the creator of the Tarot of the Masters deck.If you have a Tarot subject you would like him to discuss then you can get in touch with him. His latest post answers a question sent in by a reader: What do I need to know about myself to restore passion in my life?
There is a monthly tarot article and the September 2010 one is The Empress and the Emperor –Wholeness through a marriage of opposites. A little excerpt provides an example of the kind of information available:
Duality is a recurrent theme throughout the Tarot’s Major Arcana cards, which emphasizes the fact that understanding how to balance and integrate the complementary energies symbolized by the cards is an essential part of our spiritual journey. For example, the Empress and the Emperor form a dualistic pair, representing (among other things) the archetypal mother and the archetypal father.
There are also links to Tarot Reviews. See his blog or contact him via his Twitter feed at @AskKnightHawk for more information.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Resource:#5 Aeclectic Tarot
The Aeclectic Tarot site does a great job of providing a lot of relevant information in a simple package. It has been around since 1996 and features information on tarot decks, over a thousand are listed, information is available to help you learn the 78 tarot card meanings, and you can get a free tarot reading, read tarot eBooks, and much, much more.
The two most useful aspects of the site for me are the following: 1) tarot deck information because there are pictures of the cards and I can explore before I purchase; and 2) the forum and section on tarot card spreads. As a reader, new or slightly less new, the most useful skill you will have is your ability to find the answer to a question. There are hundreds if not thousands of tarot spreads which will help you achieve this. They range from the classic Celtic Cross to the simple three card spread and the yes or no spreads that you may be already using. Somewhere past these are the myriad variations and enhancements which feature looking for love, money, lost pets and many more.
The two most useful aspects of the site for me are the following: 1) tarot deck information because there are pictures of the cards and I can explore before I purchase; and 2) the forum and section on tarot card spreads. As a reader, new or slightly less new, the most useful skill you will have is your ability to find the answer to a question. There are hundreds if not thousands of tarot spreads which will help you achieve this. They range from the classic Celtic Cross to the simple three card spread and the yes or no spreads that you may be already using. Somewhere past these are the myriad variations and enhancements which feature looking for love, money, lost pets and many more.
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| Card image from the Vampire Tarot |
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Resource: #4 Mary K. Greer's Blog
Whether you are a new enthusiast to Tarot or have been indulging the subject for years, there are many things of benefit and interest to Mary K. Greer's blog. Greer is a published author on the Tarot and has been in print for over 20 years.
Mary Greer's books on Amazon
Her writing ranges from texts that deal with further understanding of the tarot cards and helping people learn tarot spreads and how to use the deck. There is something for everyone and I recommend you investigate what she has to offer.
Mary Greer's books on Amazon
Her writing ranges from texts that deal with further understanding of the tarot cards and helping people learn tarot spreads and how to use the deck. There is something for everyone and I recommend you investigate what she has to offer.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Resource: #3 Tarot Discussion Group
One of the best ways to learn about tarot is to use it in everyday life and to interact with others who are experienced and interested in the same thing.
Classic Tarot is a group hosted by the Yahoo Groups and anyone can sign up at the following link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClassicTarot/.
As they say in their introduction, Classic Tarot is a group designed for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced student. It addresses not only how to use Tarot for divination but also how to use Tarot for self discovery.
They discuss the history and symbolism of tarot and how to use it. There is discussion about designing your own spreads and developing your intuition. Other subjects that come up are Astrology, Numerology, the Qabalah Connection, and Rituals. If it’s Tarot related, it’s of interest. And, of course, they do real Readings, Daily Card Weaving Exercises, and address questions, questions and more questions.
All members of any skill are welcome so join in to learn, participate or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Classic Tarot is a group hosted by the Yahoo Groups and anyone can sign up at the following link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClassicTarot/.
As they say in their introduction, Classic Tarot is a group designed for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced student. It addresses not only how to use Tarot for divination but also how to use Tarot for self discovery.
They discuss the history and symbolism of tarot and how to use it. There is discussion about designing your own spreads and developing your intuition. Other subjects that come up are Astrology, Numerology, the Qabalah Connection, and Rituals. If it’s Tarot related, it’s of interest. And, of course, they do real Readings, Daily Card Weaving Exercises, and address questions, questions and more questions.
All members of any skill are welcome so join in to learn, participate or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Resource: #2 'Learning the Tarot' course
A free 12-week course on learning the tarot is available from Lotus Tarot. 12 lessons are made available alongside 12 tests for each one. They suggest you need your own deck of cards and a book or two for reference.
How does the course work
There is a weekly schedule of lessons but you can go at your own pace as the lessons are all on the website already.
The lessons consist of study material, practical exercises and a few multiple-choice questions at the end of each, so you can test your understanding and retention of the lesson before moving on to the next one.
http://www.free-tarot-reading.net/learn/
How does the course work
There is a weekly schedule of lessons but you can go at your own pace as the lessons are all on the website already.
The lessons consist of study material, practical exercises and a few multiple-choice questions at the end of each, so you can test your understanding and retention of the lesson before moving on to the next one.
http://www.free-tarot-reading.net/learn/
Resource: #1 Learning Tarot
I will be posting some information about learning the tarot and hopefully help you find the resources that can help you.
One of the most useful sites I have encountered is 'Learning the Tarot'. The website contains Lessons about learning to use the tarot, individual pages of descriptions and keywords about each card, a version of the course you can download and a list of decks you can browse through.
The first card of the Major Arcana is the Fool and the following keywords are provided: BEGINNING, SPONTANEITY, FAITH, and APPARENT FOLLY.
There are actions associated with the Fool and some of them are as follows:
beginning
entering a new phase
striking out on a new path
expanding horizons
starting something new
beginning an adventure
going on a journey
heading into the unknown
Opposing cards are suggested such as the Hierophant which means: following convention, routine.
A description is provided and suggestions about how to use the card.
See Learning the Tarot for further information.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tarot News: Cheryl Cole Seek's Advice
The demise of Cheryl Cole's love life was publicly documented in the press. From the first date to filing for divorce, the cameras and journalists' notepads have been on scene. We have been provided with information about what has been going on but there must have been some secret moments.
Chery Cole is known to have been visiting clairvoyants for advice and it's a good thing that what they told her has been kept secret. However, we can use her case to help out others so I've drawn three cards for advice on what she should do.
I drew the 3 of cups - 6 of cups - 5 of wands.
The 3 of cups suggest she should be out celebrating with her female friends because she's had too much time on her own (6 of cups). The trouble has been the lack of interaction and fun and dealing with troubles that came up (5 of wands). The cards add up to 14 which is the major arcana card Temperance. This card suggests finding a balance between what you love and what you do. Ideally she should find an outlet in her professional life so we may see a new album on the way. The time on her own may be draining her from the fun she could be having.
Chery Cole is known to have been visiting clairvoyants for advice and it's a good thing that what they told her has been kept secret. However, we can use her case to help out others so I've drawn three cards for advice on what she should do.
I drew the 3 of cups - 6 of cups - 5 of wands.
The 3 of cups suggest she should be out celebrating with her female friends because she's had too much time on her own (6 of cups). The trouble has been the lack of interaction and fun and dealing with troubles that came up (5 of wands). The cards add up to 14 which is the major arcana card Temperance. This card suggests finding a balance between what you love and what you do. Ideally she should find an outlet in her professional life so we may see a new album on the way. The time on her own may be draining her from the fun she could be having.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Mars in Gemini
Mars in Gemini
Mars in Gemini
The planet that gets us moving is in Gemini starting today. Mars in Gemini is tricky because it’s erratic and wiry. It can get you spinning out if you’re already anxious. But in the whirl of doing many things at once — a Mars in Gemini specialty — you catch up on emails and calls, speed-read to get the gist, knock out your chores while listening to a tv or radio program. The path may not be linear, but in the flurry, much can get done.
See more at freelovehoroscopes
Mars in Gemini
The planet that gets us moving is in Gemini starting today. Mars in Gemini is tricky because it’s erratic and wiry. It can get you spinning out if you’re already anxious. But in the whirl of doing many things at once — a Mars in Gemini specialty — you catch up on emails and calls, speed-read to get the gist, knock out your chores while listening to a tv or radio program. The path may not be linear, but in the flurry, much can get done.
See more at freelovehoroscopes
Sunday, July 05, 2009
July 5th - Venus enters Gemini
From astrogrrl
Venus in Gemini ~ July 5 to 31, 2009
Venus leaves the comfort and stability of Taurus for the lighter fancies of Gemini starting on July 5 at 4:22 a.m. (Eastern) through July 31. Venus represents our relationships (all types -- intimate, platonic, familial, and with the self), our material wealth, our value system, our self-worth, our capacity to see beauty in the world, and our desires.
In Gemini, Venus is friendly, popular, easy going, uncomplicated, and requires mental stimulation in our social interactions. Love may blossom through hours of conversations, jumping from one topic to the next and back again. Friendships created through laughter. Existing relationships grow stronger through communication. Our social calendars may be busier than usual. Enjoyment in the present is encouraged during this transit.
link
Venus in Gemini ~ July 5 to 31, 2009
Venus leaves the comfort and stability of Taurus for the lighter fancies of Gemini starting on July 5 at 4:22 a.m. (Eastern) through July 31. Venus represents our relationships (all types -- intimate, platonic, familial, and with the self), our material wealth, our value system, our self-worth, our capacity to see beauty in the world, and our desires.
In Gemini, Venus is friendly, popular, easy going, uncomplicated, and requires mental stimulation in our social interactions. Love may blossom through hours of conversations, jumping from one topic to the next and back again. Friendships created through laughter. Existing relationships grow stronger through communication. Our social calendars may be busier than usual. Enjoyment in the present is encouraged during this transit.
link
July 5th - Venus enters Gemini
See Sasstrology's website for astrology tips and information:
her current post on Venus entering Gemini:
Please: it’s just far too easy to pick on Gemini sometimes. They’re such bright, chatty, charming creatures that they’re so easy to love, and it’s not their fault they didn’t turn out to be what you wanted. And it’s not their fault they talked you into it in the first place … you were the one who listened.
Oh, wait … Venus is in Gemini now. Yeah. Watch out for fast-talkers and inconstant affections.
link
her current post on Venus entering Gemini:
Please: it’s just far too easy to pick on Gemini sometimes. They’re such bright, chatty, charming creatures that they’re so easy to love, and it’s not their fault they didn’t turn out to be what you wanted. And it’s not their fault they talked you into it in the first place … you were the one who listened.
Oh, wait … Venus is in Gemini now. Yeah. Watch out for fast-talkers and inconstant affections.
link
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Reading for Miguel
i broke up with my girlfriend about a month ago and i feel like i made a mistake. i really want her back but now shes starting to date other people. is there anyway you can help? am i making the right decision by tryin to go after her again?
-Miguel-
Hi Miguel,
I drew the card 'patience' from the osho zen deck and the card 'morality'. I asked what you should do and the answer is wait. This card is a reminder that sometimes there is nothing to do but wait. Be patient and alert for she will come to you or there will be a new woman. If she was harsh to you and unemotional then she will realise this and come back. She will be single again soon.
hope it helps.
Joanna
-Miguel-
Hi Miguel,
I drew the card 'patience' from the osho zen deck and the card 'morality'. I asked what you should do and the answer is wait. This card is a reminder that sometimes there is nothing to do but wait. Be patient and alert for she will come to you or there will be a new woman. If she was harsh to you and unemotional then she will realise this and come back. She will be single again soon.
hope it helps.
Joanna
Sunday, August 03, 2008
The queen of swords clarified with temperance
I drew cards on a daily basis and while I don't usually take that much notice of them, they are useful as ways of learning and of marking events. For example when a friend's dad was run over by a car i had drawn the chariot (he survived! he's a very strong guy though he suffered a lot).The cards and the daily draws are mostly used as a way of creating a tarot vocabulary. Learning which cards go with which events.
The following are my day cards for the 3th of August, 2008:
Morning
normal influence - high priestess
best potential - 8 of wands
The house mate is sleeping so i'm tempted to just carry on doing my web stuff on my own - looking up more information on astrology etc. This fits in with the wise and silent high priestess. She doesn't rock the boat and she is at a place in her life where no action needs to be taken - she is internalising the plans for the next step ahead. The best potential though calls for some action and some speed. There's a bit of a contrast. I woke up the house mate and have been updating my blog so that could be it.
Midday
normal influence - Queen of Swords (Temperance)
Best potential - Queen of Swords (Temperance)
My midday influence looks quite interesting! Drawing the same card in the position with the same clarifier is pretty unusual. Especially since i count out the different cards when selecting them in order and put them back in separate places in the deck. The queen of swords were placed in different parts of the deck and shuffled before the two draws. I'll have to wait and see about what the queen of swords has to tell me. She's usually about writing i think. Maybe i'll talk to my mother who is a libra but with an aries energy of 'me, me, me'. Gotta love 'em. Ironically I dated an aries for a while but with a libra energy. It's probably not ironic at all actually - just fitting in with the normal patterns of repeating cycles in life.
Afternoon
Normal influence - 6 of pentacles
Best potential - Death
not sure yet of these two. maybe trying to decide whether to go out for dinner or eat in. I'd say eat in as the best potential.
Evening
normal influence - Empress
Best potential - Ace of wands
the empress promises the comfort of a wonderful murder mystery (Agatha christie tonight) and the ace of wands says go to the pub for the quiz! we'll have to see.
Oh and btw - i note on a previous post about the devil. I spent the rest of that day working on a report and it took all day! I was committed and had to do it. In the end it wasn't the right format so i spent the next few weeks redoing it over and over again. I submitted a version on Friday (in time with the eclipse - well a few degrees later for the moon) so now i'm waiting to see how that goes.
The following are my day cards for the 3th of August, 2008:
Morning
normal influence - high priestess
best potential - 8 of wands
The house mate is sleeping so i'm tempted to just carry on doing my web stuff on my own - looking up more information on astrology etc. This fits in with the wise and silent high priestess. She doesn't rock the boat and she is at a place in her life where no action needs to be taken - she is internalising the plans for the next step ahead. The best potential though calls for some action and some speed. There's a bit of a contrast. I woke up the house mate and have been updating my blog so that could be it.
Midday
normal influence - Queen of Swords (Temperance)
Best potential - Queen of Swords (Temperance)
My midday influence looks quite interesting! Drawing the same card in the position with the same clarifier is pretty unusual. Especially since i count out the different cards when selecting them in order and put them back in separate places in the deck. The queen of swords were placed in different parts of the deck and shuffled before the two draws. I'll have to wait and see about what the queen of swords has to tell me. She's usually about writing i think. Maybe i'll talk to my mother who is a libra but with an aries energy of 'me, me, me'. Gotta love 'em. Ironically I dated an aries for a while but with a libra energy. It's probably not ironic at all actually - just fitting in with the normal patterns of repeating cycles in life.
Afternoon
Normal influence - 6 of pentacles
Best potential - Death
not sure yet of these two. maybe trying to decide whether to go out for dinner or eat in. I'd say eat in as the best potential.
Evening
normal influence - Empress
Best potential - Ace of wands
the empress promises the comfort of a wonderful murder mystery (Agatha christie tonight) and the ace of wands says go to the pub for the quiz! we'll have to see.
Oh and btw - i note on a previous post about the devil. I spent the rest of that day working on a report and it took all day! I was committed and had to do it. In the end it wasn't the right format so i spent the next few weeks redoing it over and over again. I submitted a version on Friday (in time with the eclipse - well a few degrees later for the moon) so now i'm waiting to see how that goes.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The Devil
I have drawn the devil as my day card and as my best potential day card. Not quite sure what to make of it. Something binding or something basic in nature, grounded, restrictions and chains but unable to see any choices. 
My favourite devil character is the Tom Robbins idea of nature all wrapped with instinct and primitive sensations and instincts.
My favourite devil character is the Tom Robbins idea of nature all wrapped with instinct and primitive sensations and instincts.
activations by the mars-saturn conjunction
saturn and mars are conjunct my saturn - which would trigger my natal sun square saturn. Something to do with my father? feelings of worthlessness? hmmm...
Friday, July 11, 2008
mars and saturn conjunction - affecting best friend
Mars and Saturn are conjunct his natal moon in the 3rd house.; sextiling his uranus in the 4th house; squaring his neptune in the 5th; trining his chiron in the 10th almost exactly (he's currently looking for a job...)
Mars and Saturn conjunction - affecting me
I have the transiting Mars-Saturn conjunction in my 8th house. where it is conjunct Saturn in the 8th; Mars and Saturn both square Mercury in the 11th. Mars and Saturn also sextile venus in the 10th; Mars and Saturn bi-quintile mars in the 11th; they square (widely at 9 degrees) Neptune in the 11th and the trine chiron in the 4th. They also semi-square the MC very tightly at less than 1 degree.
The transiting sun is trining my natal sun and uranus. It also squares pluto and the true nodes in the 9th house (libra) and the MC at 1 degree.
Transiting Mercury in the 6th is conjunct my jupiter in the 6th.
The transiting sun is trining my natal sun and uranus. It also squares pluto and the true nodes in the 9th house (libra) and the MC at 1 degree.
Transiting Mercury in the 6th is conjunct my jupiter in the 6th.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Asteroids in astrology
I haven't used asteroids at all but this newsletter points out some interesting ones. My adonis asteroid is at Libra 29' 25 in my 10th House.
Sexual and Relationship Asteroids:
* Juno/Hera - The Goddess of Marriage and
commitment in relationships. Check synastry for
connections. Transits and progressions can signify
timing of marriage.
* Aphrodite - indicates attraction in synastry.
* Adonis - an attractive male. What your ideal
male is. What is your Adonis by sign and house?
* Eros - God of erotic love. Represents what
turns you on, sexual attraction.
* Lust - Sexually motivated, lustful. Lascivious
personality or behavior. Non-committed sex.
President Clinton has Lust conjunct his ASC, as
does Gene Simmons of KISS.
Sexual and Relationship Asteroids:
* Juno/Hera - The Goddess of Marriage and
commitment in relationships. Check synastry for
connections. Transits and progressions can signify
timing of marriage.
* Aphrodite - indicates attraction in synastry.
* Adonis - an attractive male. What your ideal
male is. What is your Adonis by sign and house?
* Eros - God of erotic love. Represents what
turns you on, sexual attraction.
* Lust - Sexually motivated, lustful. Lascivious
personality or behavior. Non-committed sex.
President Clinton has Lust conjunct his ASC, as
does Gene Simmons of KISS.
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