umm.... could I please have a reading?

[cydira]

I've been having some difficulty doing a reading for myself. I'm trying to find some way for me to help clear up some problems I'm having with stress and life in general right now. I've exhausted almost all of my other options and not being able to do my own readings is just driving me crazy. <sighs>

Thanks. :)

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Make yourself at home!

I did a reading for you....and I have a suggestion that might help you read for yourself too....

THE READING:

Past/Present/Future:

The Emperor: This is an authoritive card. Perhaps you are having problems with someone in an authoritive position, ie, a supervisor, parental figure or someone you respect and admire. Or this card can indicate either extreme of being in total control, or the lack thereof.

The Page of Swords: This card suggests the need for fortitude, strength, honesty/truth and using your mind. You need to use logic and reason. You are reexamining things to clear up confusion. Not everything is as cut and dry as you would like them to me. Try to be fair about the situation, and keep trying until you can accomplish your goal. Just keep plugging away at it. Eventually, things will resolve themselves. The page card is also the card of messages and news, received or given. This card is also considered the "child" card of the Court, with innocence and enthusiasm. Try to keep a clear head on your shoulders, with a open mind. I feel naive-ity comes with this card too, so be on the look out for the 'dreaminess' that comes with it.

The Seven of Swords: For me this is a deception card, one of sneakiness. Take care not to be deceptive, and look out for those who might jerk your chain. Look out for hidden nuances. Someone might be keeping something from you or vice verse. As the previous card indicates, truth is the way to go. This card I feel is also about getting out of a situation, and taking some control away from those that might wound you. You also may be taking steps to ally with a stonger force. You may be bringing in or taking new thought with you from the experience as well.

Okay. That was the reading. As you know, I have no way of know if it was on the mark or way off in left field. I do hope it helped though. :D

So, on to the suggestion. I assume that you can read for others without the feeling that you are reading too much into the cards, or being biased about the reading. So, my suggestion would be....when you do a reading for yourself, seat a stuffed animal across from you and 'read' to them. Tape record the session. Then, when the reading is over, play back the recording while you still have the cards out. Place the recorder on the other side of you, so you will be hearing the reading for you. This is just a suggestion. That way, you will be reading to ....Ted E. Bear.....as if s/he were the client getting the reading....and then when you play it back, you will be able to see how it relates to you....and maybe you will be able to see more clearly what it is the cards are telling you. :D I am fortunate enough to be able to see into my cards without seeing what I want into them....unless it's about something REALLY emotional....then this trick seems to help too. Just trust that the cards are right..... :D

Good luck!

~D

If anyone else would like to do a reading for Cydira, I'm sure it would be appreciated! If you have any comments or suggestions about how to read for yourself without making a 'mess of things'....please jump in! I would like to hear of any suggestions you could give too! :D

[cydira]

It helped me alot actually and I'll have to keep that trick about the bear in mind. :)

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

You are welcome, and good luck reading for yourself.

I know that it's always a treat though, to have someone else read for you! :sunny: I suggest this too, every once in a while! :D

[cydira]

Have you ever had a difficult time reading for yourself because of how you are emotionally?

I notice that when I have alot of difficulty reading for myself, it's usually when I am either really excited or really upset. Is that ever a problem for you also?

[Silver Venus]

Hi cydira! The exact same thing has been happening to me recently!! Ive been too excited (and occasionally upset) just too emotional all round I guess ;) and I find it very hard sometimes ~ your feeling are getting in the way and totally blowking your spiritual/mystic self ~ third eye.
So I normally meditate for a while (however long you feel comfortable or just deep breath) holding my deck in my hands and relax ~ and just note what your feeling/seeing/getting from the cards! Ask the cards what you need to know and concentrate on the issue in hand ~ but calmly and reasonably. Then when you feel really clear of everything try to read again and see what comes up.
Hope that helped! :D

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

I find if I'm really upset one way or another my judgment isn't all it should be because I'm looking for answers. At times like these, I don't do a full reading. I just pull one card and throughout the day look at it. Then, later when I'm in a better state, I will do a more in-depth reading.

:D