Interpretation help, please?

[aphiske]

Alright, well, I did a reading for myself today. I interpretated the cards separately, but I'm having a hard time connecting them. I'm basically trying to learn the tarot, and getting more views will also aid in that. So, I was wondering, if anyone was willing to help me? Here's the layout, and cards:

One (http://www.winning-tomorrow.org/tarot/Reading1.jpg)
Two (http://www.winning-tomorrow.org/tarot/Reading2.jpg)
Three (http://www.winning-tomorrow.org/tarot/Reading3.jpg)
Four (http://www.winning-tomorrow.org/tarot/Reading4.jpg)

It's the same layout (celtic cross), just different pictures. I moved them a little, in hopes of them being able to be seen easier.

I had no real question of the cards, but they seem to center around a new start - definately a phase I'm going through right now. That's about all I can really get from it.

Thank you, to whoever helps. I really apperciate it!

[LisaT4P]

Can you give us the position meanings you used? The Celtic Cross has quite a few versions out there. :)

[Lunacie]

When I was learning I tried using the Celtic Cross, got confused, and ended up doing three-card readings to get used to the meanings and the connections. (Past, Present, Future) My favorite layout only has 5 cards and that's plenty for most readings.

So, I'd suggest doing smaller readings until you are more familiar with the cards.

[aphiske]

Can you give us the position meanings you used? The Celtic Cross has quite a few versions out there. :)


Hum. You're going to have to explain that one to me. If you mean the questions and stuff, here's what I have. It's from the Idiot's Guide to Tarot.

1: Represents the Querent and must be chosen from the deck by him or her.
2: Always dealt upright, this card represents forces opposing or supporting the Querent's energy.
3: Represents the Querent's energy, the foundation of the matter, and where the Querent's question came from.
4: Represents the Querent's past experience regarding the question.
5: The top of the reading. Represents free-will energy surrounding the Querent, which might or might not manifest in the future.
6: Represents energy that always will manifest itself in the future regarding the Querent's question.
7: Represents the Querent's fears and hopes regarding the question.
8: Represents how others feel about and connect with the Querent's question.
9: Represents positive energy about the Querent's question and what the Querent needs to go through to reach the outcome.
10: Represents the outcome and timing of the Querent's question.

And, just in case:
1 = Temperance
2 = High Priestess
3 = The Fool
4 = Ten of Pentacles
5 = The Moon (Reversed)
6 = The Magician (Reversed)
7 = Ace of Cups (Reversed)
8 = Ten of Swords (Reversed)
9 = King of Wands (Reversed)
10 = Two of Wands

[LisaT4P]

That's exactly what I needed, thanks! I do agree with Lunacie, smaller is better, especially when you're new. :)

1: Represents the Querent: Temperance
This represents you in regard to your question, so I'd say that right now is a time when you need to bring things together, make then work together. Find a balance within yourself so that you can manifest that balance in your life.

2: forces opposing or supporting: High Priestess
The problem is, how do you do that? Unfortunately, there are no answers. You have to look within to see the way to do this. I love the HPS, but sometimes she's just not very helpful, LOL. She likes to make you think too hard.

3: Energy / Foundation / where question came from: Fool
You are probably feeling a little directionless right now. Like you have someplace to go, but you're not quite sure how to get there or if you're heading in the right direction. Hence, the question & the reading.

4: past experience regarding the question: 10 of Pents
You've been successful in the past, but now something has probably changed, or you'd like for some changes to happen.

5: free-will energy / might or might not manifest in the future: Moon rev.
Things are hidden from you right now. You're not sure if the monsters under the bed are laundry piles being distorted by the moonlight, or if they are really something to fear. This may remain for a while, this uncertainty.

6: future regarding the Querent's question: Magician rev.
It seems like you may not have all your ducks in a row yet. You can't act until you have all the pieces you'll need to solve the puzzle, so just bide your time. It'll all come together eventually.

7: fears and hopes: Ace Cups
You're hoping for a good beginning! Something new that you can be passionate and really care about. You want your "cup to runneth over" and all that. Perhaps the fear is that this might be too much of a good thing?

8: how others feel: 10 Swords
Others are not so sure about this venture. They are probably thinking it's a bit risky, but hey... once you're down the only way to go is up. It may not be the best choice, but any choice might be better than none.

9: positive energy / what you need to go through: King Wands
Advice from someone you trust might be in order. Do the attributes of the King remind you of anyone you can talk to? He's a very charismatic leader, he's been there and done that, usually while mountain biking or something else fairly active. :D

10: outcome and timing of the Querent's question: 2 Wands
The whole thing is a risk. In the words of Kenny Rogers "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run". Only you know what the stakes are in this particular gamble. You'll have to make the best decision you can.

Not sure if any of that helps to answer your question. Can you see how the cards relate to each other this way? Sometimes it's easier to relate them to the question in general, then to the position meaning and then to each other.

Here is my version of the CC spread, so you can see what I mean by different versions of it.

......5..............10
4...1/2....6........9
......3................8
........................7

1. You right now
2. positive or negative forces around the question
3. present
4. past
5. future
6. your subconcious or something you may not have considered
7. how you feel about this question / situation
8. how others feel about it
9. your hopes / fears
10. advice

As I said, there are MANY versions of that spread, but you probably want to start out with simple ones like: Past / Present / Future or Goal / Obstacle / Advice or Yes / No / Maybe

[aphiske]

Thank you. Your interpretation really helped, too! Just, I'm not sure why - but I felt like I should have done this spread, and now I'm glad I did.

Of course, my question was about my love life, and the new guy I've met. This answered a lot of questions and worries I had, and made me feel even better about the relationship. So, thank you a lot! I really apperciate it.

[LisaT4P]

No problem at all! Sometimes love life questions are the hardest ones to read for ourselves, we see too much of what we WANT to see instead of what the cards are actually showing us. A 2nd opinion often helps on readings you do for yourself. :)