Spread of the Week - 10/4/08 thru 10/11/08

[LisaT4P]

Spread of the Week rules / instructions:

1. A new spread will be posted weekly (we may change it to bi-weekly or monthly if weekly doesn't seem like enough time to get the readings done).

2. If you'd like to attempt the spread and have a reading done for you using that spread in return, post in the thread.

3. The first person to post will receive the first reading from the 2nd person to post, etc. So, whoever posts in front of you is who you read for, and whoever posts behind you is who is reading for you.

4. The readings should be posted in the thread so that others can read them (after all, this is for the purposes of learning and we all learn better by reading over examples by others) UNLESS the reader deems that the information is too personal to be shared on an open board. If that is the case, then the reader should PM the person they are reading for, but post in the thread that the results were personal and their querent has been PM'd with the results of the reading.

5. Do not post in the threads if you are not willing to read for others. This is a reading exchange, not a free reading.

6. Use only the spread posted. You may use whatever deck you like.

If anyone else can think of any additional questions or rules, please let me know and I'll edit this post. I think the rules should be posted as the first post every week.

If you have a spread you'd like to submit for the "Spread of the Week", PM me and I'll add it to the queue. Potential spreads should be 10 cards or less, for ease of posting and to not overwhelm newbies who'd like to participate.

As usual, the first person to respond will read for me, and I will read for the last person to respond.

To see previous Spread of the Week threads, please go to the Tarot FAQ: http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=152605 (http://mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=152605)
Scroll towards the bottom to see the listing.

[LisaT4P]

Ok, I thought we'd just do Halloween spreads all month long! Starting with THIS one:

http://www.tarotwisdomreadings.com/Layouts/Halloween.html

1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation.

2. The Mummy -What covers the bare bones.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation.

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you.

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way.

8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have.

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic.

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see.

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating.

12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you.

13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done.

[aranarose]

Okay, I'm jumping in on this one. Need to get back in the swing of things.

My question:

Now that the divorce is final, where do I go from here?

[Zephyrstorm]

Me too!

I'd like the reading to focus on my social life... to get to the bottom of how I can come to terms with how people inevitably disappoint me.

[tallwoman.9169]

Me too! Me too!!!

[LisaT4P]

Arana for Lisa - DONE

Zephyr for Arana - DONE

Tallwoman for Zephyr - DONE

FairieSpirit for Tallwoman - DONE

ImNotPersephone for FairieSpirit

Lisa for ImNotPersephone - DONE

[LisaT4P]

Forgot to add, Arana: info. on my job please! Thanks!

[BearDancing]

I'm in if it is not too late....

[ImNotPersephone]

Me too please :) I'd like mine to focus on my love life

[aranarose]

Forgot to add, Arana: info. on my job please! Thanks!

Can do!

[aranarose]

Okay, Lisa, here's the preliminary with the cards I've drawn, and some brief notes. I'll try to flesh it out more in the next couple of days. Still moving everything to the new house, so feel like I'm going a bit crazy.

1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation.
Knight of Swords - Recklessness

2. The Mummy - What covers the bare bones.
Queen of Pentacles - The responsible woman holding it all together, pretending it's okay, making it look good.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation
Two of Pentacles - The eternal balance, always trying to make things work, even when they don't.

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation.
Eight of Pentacles - The strong desire to work and keep working.

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you.
Page of Swords - Even more reckless behavior.

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you.
Strength - Your need to be the strong one, the brave one, the one who keeps it together.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way.
The Empress - The mothering instinct, the drive, the passion, the creative ideas.

8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have.
Four of Pentacles - Greed, thrift.

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic.
Ace of Cups - Let your emotions flow, good or bad.

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see.
Page of Pentacles - A new person at work?

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating.
Seven of Wands - A defense, a wall against the others.

12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you.
The Chariot - More control, the ability to move forward in spite of the chaos.

13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done.
The Sun - Hope, a bright new future, change.

[ImNotPersephone]

FairieSpirit, I was just wondering if there is anything that you would like your reading to be focused on? I will hopefully have this done before monday for you.

[Zephyrstorm]

Arana’s Halloween Spread – Now that her divorce is final, what’s next?

The Skeleton: The bones of the situation: 2 of Swords: A woman stands on a rocky shore, the waves crashing behind her and the moonlit sky dark above. She wears a blue gown, and has her arms crossed. Each hand holds a sword. Her eyes are blindfolded and her expression is one of resignation and sadness.

Choices and thoughts, being blind to some of the options before you. Lost in sadness, in transition, a choice between two ideas that both carry risk.

The Mummy: Covering the Bones: Justice: A gold gowned woman stands in a forest glade. To her left there is a well, and she holds the bowl that is used to draw water in her hand. Her other hand holds forth a sword. The edge of the well is carved with knots. The first leaves of autumn fall around her. Her expression is one of certainty and calm resolve.

My immediate response was that this ties back to the divorce itself, which is of course, something that takes place in the courts of law. But also, there’s a sense that you are feeling like justice failed you. That the choices of the 2 of swords are in part being stalled because of a sense of feeling wronged by the system and the universe and everything.

The Costume: the mask: Page of Cups: A youth stands on a rocky shore amidst the waves. He is wearing blue and white with a green cloak. One arm is thrown open and the other holds a cup. The cup is large and golden with a fish leaping out of it and another fish leaping in. His expression seems uncertain and wry.

I’m seeing someone who is having to learn their heart again. I think you would like to be seen as someone who is stable while the world crashes around you, and so that is the mask you choose. You don’t want people to see the heart that has been bruised, but want to present a strong front. But deep down you’re facing some emotional lessons.

The Ghost: the past: Page of Pentacles: a youth stands in a field of golden wheat. Near him stands a bushel of wheat and a poppy winds close to the edge of the frame. He wears a red cloak and braces a pentacle in his arm. He seems at ease, though in a formal sort of sense.

My impression is that someone feels very proud of what they’ve done. There have been some lessons about bounty and home that are now affecting the current state of affairs. Perhaps this is a mental image that had been built of what a home should be, or a person that has been learning about what makes a home and what does not.

The Devil: troubles: Three of Pentacles: a woman sits sewing embroidery in a field beneath a young tree. The tree has a spider web flittering in the web. She sits on a stone and poppies bloom around her. Three pentacles and a pitcher sits next to her.

The immediate impulse is to say something like “work, work, work” and the impression that all this work doesn’t feel like it comes with enough benefits sometimes. This card is typically a very positive card for me, but in this case, something isn’t sitting well with you. It also strikes me that the figure is alone, and is okay with that. I sense that you are having problems with that. It can suck to be alone and to have a lot of work to do in order to get things the way you’d like them to be.

The Vampire: Judgment: a cavern with men in a magical sleep on biers amidst their treasures. In the distance, a man stands at the top of a stairs holding a torch. The light seems an intrusion and highlights the wealth of the sleeping warriors.

Sometimes we feed on our opinions, for good or ill. Sometimes our harshest opinions can feed our sense of self-importance and give ourselves a sense of righteousness. There’s a need to be careful about being too harsh in our judgments and about being too harsh on ourselves. Be careful here.

The Jack O’ Lantern: Light: The Fool: a man rides through the forest on a white horse, beside him is a hound, and they are leaping across a waterfall. The hound seems enthusiastic, the horse certain (though focused on the landing) and the man seems a little nervous. He has three staves braced on his shoulder and one of them carries a bag. His cloak is orange. The trees around him are yellow with the fall. A rainbow comes from the water and echoes the movement of the figures.

Time to take the leap and pursue your dream. You are the Fool back at the beginning, if you want to be. Take the risk and realize that you are not completely alone. There are a faithful few with you.

The Black Cat: Luck: Ace of Pentacles: A green field with a stone wall through it. A gate spotted with roses and poppies along the path. Above in the sky there is a woman’s hand holding a pentacle.

I get a sense of good luck, an opportunity for money or for a feeling of abundance. The path continues forward and there is a way past the obstacles before you.

The Witch: your magic: Ten of Pentacles: busy courtyard with a banner hanging in the background. The banner carries nine pentacles. Beside it a branch of an apple tree is heavy with fruit. The courtyard has four adults – two are talking, another seems to be walking away on business. The last adult is giving a small girl an apple. The girl is sitting on a table beside a pitcher and a pentacle. Nearby are two hounds. Further in the background another child rides a beautiful chestnut stallion bareback.

You can create a sense of home and abundance with your gifts. How you gain it is up to you, but you create tomorrow, and it can be yours.

The Bat: what you may not see: The Four of Pentacles: A man sits before a series of castles on a throne. He wears a fur cloak and a red robe. His crown looks like a castle parapet. A pentacle is braced between the crenellations. In his arms he holds another pentacle. Beneath each food there rests another pentacle.

I think things are more stable and better off than you are letting yourself see. It can be easy to see the problems, but what are the good things in your life right now? I get a sense that things could be much worse than they feel.

Frankenstein: Creation: King of Pentacles: an apple tree in a field of golden wheat and poppies. At its foot there is a stone throne. A man sits in a bear skin cloak. His robe is black and red with gold trim. He is crowned, and his right hand rests on a pouch of money and his left hand holds a pentacle.

Right now you are creating a sense of authority and power over your finances and home. Though it may not feel it, all this work will pay off with a sense of calm and certainty and a good sense of abundance. I think you’ll come out on top here.

The Werewolf: transformations: The Seven of Swords: an older man carries a bag of swords on his back. He is struggling under the weight of it. Behind him pavilions stand in the evening light. A small boy struggles to help him by carrying another sword, and before him lay another sword. It doesn’t look like he’s stopping to pick it up though.

I’m sensing a warning here. Be wary of taking on too many burdens. You may become someone who doesn’t see the help that you have received but only senses the heavy burden on your back. Beware pushing yourself too far and wearing yourself down too far.

The Candy Bag: Outcome: a mountain pond has water lilies blooming amidst them. A woman’s hand comes from the sky and cups a huge golden cup in its palm. The cup overflows with water, which pours down her hand into the pool without causing too much disturbance. The pool seems pure, deep and clean.

It seems to me that you may regain a better sense of who you are emotionally. Ultimately your depths and the like will become cleansed and free of the debris that you have been carrying now. I get a sense of healing of the heart.

---

I just now realized that you are still in the midst of the moving process and so all the cards mention of house and home and creating stability makes so much more sense.
I hope it makes sense to you. :hugz: :weirdsmil

[BearDancing]

Just for you Tallwoman...only my second reading so if I am totally off base plse tell me the truth...thanks...the only way I will learn more is with your gentle comments...

The querent is represented by the 3 of Wands

Wands is the dominant choice for this reading....signifying the querent is self reliant, intuitive and wise through the power of the intellect and intuitive thinking...the querent is evolved to the point that accomplishments and wisdom are more valuable than money..the querent may be exploring new directions with optumism, educated descisions and using their intuition


1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation. 10 of Wands

You are determined and focused on a demanding task..possibly a home...you have felt oppressed but through you hard work and wise choices you are on the road to acheiving your chosen task



2. The Mummy - What covers the bare bones. Justice

Again you intuition and wise choices allow you to be patient in acheiving your task..divine wisdom is your ali and you have no problem making choices that are not popular or mainstream...your ability to detach from the outcome helps you stay balanced through the oppression.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation Empress reversed

I feel you are the Empress with all of her qualities yet you somtimes choose to mask or not share you highest quailities to fool those that truly do not understand you and are only out for "themselves" and may not understand divine wisdom... where as you are able to show others only what you choose them to see of yourself.

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation. 2of Pentacles

In your past there were fluctuating finances or resoources and you had to learn a balanceing act of dexterity and timing...you may have had a partner...

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you. The Hierophant

You do not like conforming to religious structures..I feel you may be inclined to learn on your own and not through societies structures or religious authorities..

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you. 5 of Wands


What feeds on you is others inabilaties to stay focused, sloppy efforts, their confusing erratic energies
.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way. King of Swords reversed

You are very aware of an abusive man who feels he is in control...your weariness of his actions keeps you on your toes...if you know the enemy you are at an advantage...


8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have.6 of Wands

What you have is not luck...you have achieved through wisdom...you are recognised by your peers as a leader and have established yourself a good reputation

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic. The Fool reversed

You show an open mind and are not limited by others opinions or restraints...yet other than jumping into a new future endeveor with blind faith...you do your homework and plan your jump to the future....not as easily as the Fool yet never the less you do on your own time..

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see. 4 of Cups

You feel isolated and alone a lot...you feel that others around you are nay sayers and this brings your spirits down at times...What you cannot see is that you have all the "cups" or devine wisdom needed and Spirit is always with you even in times of despair....

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating. 7of cups reversed

Through a timid nature you are allowing an unhealthy relationship to drawn out over time...


12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you. Queen of wands reversed

In regards to the allowing an unhealthy relationship to be drawn out over time I feel you will need to be very aggressive if not sharped tongued to before the situation will change..you have all the qualities of the Queen of Wands, you are intelligent, compassionate and a woman who supports others...yet to make changes that are needed you must use the Queens powers in reverse...


13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done. Page of Cups

When all is done you are opened to recieve a new man in your life...one that is romantic and you both share your higher knowledge and philosophies...and learn and grow together...if this is not a man it is a very good friend..

[LisaT4P]

Okie dokie, lagging a bit on this one. I'll accomplish it this weekend. :)

[LisaT4P]

1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation. 8 of Wands
The main part of this situation is a call to action. In this image, a crow flies towards a woman with a message in it's beak. The woman is using a scythe to harvest her wands. The message here has been delivered and now you have to act quickly in order to take advantage of the opportunity it has presented to you. I get the feeling that you may have to abandon something that you're presently working on to answer this message.

2. The Mummy -What covers the bare bones. The Star
The image in this card seems to be one of a contortionist. I think this is a message that you were hoping and waiting for, but I think you needed to really twist yourself a bit to be seen as someone who was worth of receiving this message and opportunity. It wasn't too uncomfortable, but you took great pains to make sure you were "selected".

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation 10 of Wands
This tells me that you are trying to seem like a capable, intelligent, hard-working, mature person who is ready for this. Not that you aren't all of those things, but you are just making sure to be a bit MORE of them, if you know what I mean. I also get the feeling that you need to project a certain sense of ambition as well.

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation. The Hermit
This card depicts someone cringing away from the person or light in front of them. His hands are over his head & face, and he is just barely peeking out from behind them. He looks quite distressed. Also, at his feet is a fish, which makes me think "fish out of water". This may have been something you've been waiting for, hoping for and anticipating, but it will be a departure from the norm for you. I get the feeling some of the spotlight will shine on you, which may be what makes you uncomfortable. You'll have to conquer this in order to succeed.

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you. 7 of Cups
This is just one opportunity of many. As I thought in the first card, you may already be working on something else that you'll have to let go of in order to pursue this new opportunity. You suddenly have more choices than you'd like and you're maybe not sure which one is the best course for you.

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you. King of Pentacles
I think this both feeds and feeds on you, indeed. You may have been heavily influenced by someone who has touted a solid work-ethic. This is part of who you are now. Everything you do, you want to do well. You also want to have this person's approval. You are both an image of this person, and still trying to please this person. You do have the solid work ethic that they have instilled in you, but perhaps you're only trying to accomplish all these goals to impress them, and not really for yourself. Examine your motives and make sure that they are your own.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way. Temperance
Ah, a very good card for "something that lights your way". A spiritual type of card. You want to achieve a balance in your life. To be happy on all levels. This is your main goal, not just a great job, or great family, or great anything, but a great EVERYTHING. You know that you probably can't "have it all" in the sense that this used to mean... but you can have it all, all in moderation. Your idea of your life is what is guiding you. You know it won't be perfect, but who the heck wants perfection, it's just too hard to maintain. You'll take a little messy now and then to balance out the neat & tidy.

8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have. The Devil
Ah, the Devil. In this position he is pure temptation. Trying to lead you astray. This could either be the desire of the over-achieving King of Pentacles or a desire to completely dismiss that King and his ways in favor of a more "fun" life. You'll run into this type of temptation, both kinds. But, again, the Temperance card will be at the fore-front guiding you.

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic. Empress
What a perfect card for the Witch! The Empress. The magic of creation is yours. You can decide what to create in your life and what not to. It is all up to you. Choose to create the life you will love and want to live. Choose to devote yourself to a project, to a child, to a home.. all of these are within your purview as Empress Witch. :)

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see. Page of Pentacles
The thing to keep in mind in all of this, is to allow yourself time to learn. You are bound to make a few mistakes in this new venture, and that is ok. There is always a learning curve to all that we do. Pick things apart, figure out how they work, try to put them back together again. It is ok if you can't, ask for help and learn the lesson. This is how we advance and grow. Just remember not to be too hard on yourself for not knowing everything.

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating. Emperor
You are creating yourself as a powerful, strong and capable individual. You will ultimately be prepared not only to take care of yourself, but others as well. You'll be able to make decisions that affect others and you'll be able to do it with compassion and confidence.

12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you. Knight of Wands
I think this new opportunity will awaken those feelings of ambition in you. It will also help you to get over any of the fears mentioned in the Hermit card. You'll be a more confident person, one who charges forward and conquers troublesome tasks by finding a solution, not one who agonizes over what else might go wrong.

13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done. The Moon
Well, this is certainly a muddle. There is alot of good information, but the Moon card is showing me that the outcome of all of this is not certain yet. You probably have not made a decision as to what you're going to do next, even though you know one needs to be made soon. I think you may be missing some information on your options and more research is needed. Take the time to find out everything you can about the opportunities you're being presented with. Discuss your options with some helpful friends or family members, even the gods! Get some guidance so that you can make the best possible decision. Then I think this Moon card will resolve itself and you'll know what to do next.

I know that last card was kind of screwy... but I hope the rest of the reading makes some sense for you. Let me know!

[aranarose]

Arana’s Halloween Spread – Now that her divorce is final, what’s next?

The Skeleton: The bones of the situation: 2 of Swords: A woman stands on a rocky shore, the waves crashing behind her and the moonlit sky dark above. She wears a blue gown, and has her arms crossed. Each hand holds a sword. Her eyes are blindfolded and her expression is one of resignation and sadness.

Choices and thoughts, being blind to some of the options before you. Lost in sadness, in transition, a choice between two ideas that both carry risk.

The Mummy: Covering the Bones: Justice: A gold gowned woman stands in a forest glade. To her left there is a well, and she holds the bowl that is used to draw water in her hand. Her other hand holds forth a sword. The edge of the well is carved with knots. The first leaves of autumn fall around her. Her expression is one of certainty and calm resolve.

My immediate response was that this ties back to the divorce itself, which is of course, something that takes place in the courts of law. But also, there’s a sense that you are feeling like justice failed you. That the choices of the 2 of swords are in part being stalled because of a sense of feeling wronged by the system and the universe and everything.

The Costume: the mask: Page of Cups: A youth stands on a rocky shore amidst the waves. He is wearing blue and white with a green cloak. One arm is thrown open and the other holds a cup. The cup is large and golden with a fish leaping out of it and another fish leaping in. His expression seems uncertain and wry.

I’m seeing someone who is having to learn their heart again. I think you would like to be seen as someone who is stable while the world crashes around you, and so that is the mask you choose. You don’t want people to see the heart that has been bruised, but want to present a strong front. But deep down you’re facing some emotional lessons.

The Ghost: the past: Page of Pentacles: a youth stands in a field of golden wheat. Near him stands a bushel of wheat and a poppy winds close to the edge of the frame. He wears a red cloak and braces a pentacle in his arm. He seems at ease, though in a formal sort of sense.

My impression is that someone feels very proud of what they’ve done. There have been some lessons about bounty and home that are now affecting the current state of affairs. Perhaps this is a mental image that had been built of what a home should be, or a person that has been learning about what makes a home and what does not.

The Devil: troubles: Three of Pentacles: a woman sits sewing embroidery in a field beneath a young tree. The tree has a spider web flittering in the web. She sits on a stone and poppies bloom around her. Three pentacles and a pitcher sits next to her.

The immediate impulse is to say something like “work, work, work” and the impression that all this work doesn’t feel like it comes with enough benefits sometimes. This card is typically a very positive card for me, but in this case, something isn’t sitting well with you. It also strikes me that the figure is alone, and is okay with that. I sense that you are having problems with that. It can suck to be alone and to have a lot of work to do in order to get things the way you’d like them to be.

The Vampire: Judgment: a cavern with men in a magical sleep on biers amidst their treasures. In the distance, a man stands at the top of a stairs holding a torch. The light seems an intrusion and highlights the wealth of the sleeping warriors.

Sometimes we feed on our opinions, for good or ill. Sometimes our harshest opinions can feed our sense of self-importance and give ourselves a sense of righteousness. There’s a need to be careful about being too harsh in our judgments and about being too harsh on ourselves. Be careful here.

The Jack O’ Lantern: Light: The Fool: a man rides through the forest on a white horse, beside him is a hound, and they are leaping across a waterfall. The hound seems enthusiastic, the horse certain (though focused on the landing) and the man seems a little nervous. He has three staves braced on his shoulder and one of them carries a bag. His cloak is orange. The trees around him are yellow with the fall. A rainbow comes from the water and echoes the movement of the figures.

Time to take the leap and pursue your dream. You are the Fool back at the beginning, if you want to be. Take the risk and realize that you are not completely alone. There are a faithful few with you.

The Black Cat: Luck: Ace of Pentacles: A green field with a stone wall through it. A gate spotted with roses and poppies along the path. Above in the sky there is a woman’s hand holding a pentacle.

I get a sense of good luck, an opportunity for money or for a feeling of abundance. The path continues forward and there is a way past the obstacles before you.

The Witch: your magic: Ten of Pentacles: busy courtyard with a banner hanging in the background. The banner carries nine pentacles. Beside it a branch of an apple tree is heavy with fruit. The courtyard has four adults – two are talking, another seems to be walking away on business. The last adult is giving a small girl an apple. The girl is sitting on a table beside a pitcher and a pentacle. Nearby are two hounds. Further in the background another child rides a beautiful chestnut stallion bareback.

You can create a sense of home and abundance with your gifts. How you gain it is up to you, but you create tomorrow, and it can be yours.

The Bat: what you may not see: The Four of Pentacles: A man sits before a series of castles on a throne. He wears a fur cloak and a red robe. His crown looks like a castle parapet. A pentacle is braced between the crenellations. In his arms he holds another pentacle. Beneath each food there rests another pentacle.

I think things are more stable and better off than you are letting yourself see. It can be easy to see the problems, but what are the good things in your life right now? I get a sense that things could be much worse than they feel.

Frankenstein: Creation: King of Pentacles: an apple tree in a field of golden wheat and poppies. At its foot there is a stone throne. A man sits in a bear skin cloak. His robe is black and red with gold trim. He is crowned, and his right hand rests on a pouch of money and his left hand holds a pentacle.

Right now you are creating a sense of authority and power over your finances and home. Though it may not feel it, all this work will pay off with a sense of calm and certainty and a good sense of abundance. I think you’ll come out on top here.

The Werewolf: transformations: The Seven of Swords: an older man carries a bag of swords on his back. He is struggling under the weight of it. Behind him pavilions stand in the evening light. A small boy struggles to help him by carrying another sword, and before him lay another sword. It doesn’t look like he’s stopping to pick it up though.

I’m sensing a warning here. Be wary of taking on too many burdens. You may become someone who doesn’t see the help that you have received but only senses the heavy burden on your back. Beware pushing yourself too far and wearing yourself down too far.

The Candy Bag: Outcome: a mountain pond has water lilies blooming amidst them. A woman’s hand comes from the sky and cups a huge golden cup in its palm. The cup overflows with water, which pours down her hand into the pool without causing too much disturbance. The pool seems pure, deep and clean.

It seems to me that you may regain a better sense of who you are emotionally. Ultimately your depths and the like will become cleansed and free of the debris that you have been carrying now. I get a sense of healing of the heart.

---

I just now realized that you are still in the midst of the moving process and so all the cards mention of house and home and creating stability makes so much more sense.
I hope it makes sense to you. :hugz: :weirdsmil

Yup, moving, house, stability, that's what my life is all about right now. :lol: I'm buying a house at a rock bottom price, and am beginning a "new" life. On October 6th, I finalized my divorce, and signed the papers for my new house.

So yeah, my life is all about the move and remodeling the house (it's a fixer-upper) and everything associated with that :)

Thank you! Spot on!

[Zephyrstorm]

You're welcome Arana. May the house and home bring you blessings galore. :)

[LisaT4P]

Okay, Lisa, here's the preliminary with the cards I've drawn, and some brief notes. Sorry for the long time in feedback, Arana. Of course this relates to work as well as the rest of my life. LOL When do I get a vacation????? ;) Thanks, even with the brief comments it makes sense.

[aranarose]

Sorry for the long time in feedback, Arana. Of course this relates to work as well as the rest of my life. LOL When do I get a vacation????? ;) Thanks, even with the brief comments it makes sense.
Vacation? What's that? :lol: I'm moving and working and unpacking and working and... don't have much time for anything else :D

[tallwoman.9169]

Here's your reading Zephyrstorm. Sorry it's been so long. I've been dealing with a stomach virus for the past 3 weeks. Not getting much of anything done.

You wanted a reading on your social relationships and why people seem to inevitably hurt you, right?

1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation. 4 of Pentacles. You tend to hold on to relationships too long. Maybe too tightly. My deck shows someone sitting on a chest holding a pentacle closely to their chest. Like hanging on for dear life. You're trying, with all your might to hold onto something to maintain some semblance of stability in your life.

2. The Mummy -What covers the bare bones. 7 of Swords- You may sometimes use sneaky, possibly even underhanded methods to hold onto a relationship. You need to develop more tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation Strength-Others see you as someone with a lot of inner strength and courage. Is this a mask or the real you?

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation. The Wheel of Fortune-You've recently experienced a change in fortunes. Possibly one that threatened the stability you're trying so hard to hold onto.

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you. King of Swords- You're having trouble dealing with a man who seems fair and charming, but is in fact ruthless. Is there someone in your life that you are ignoring his ruthlessness in order to keep him in your life thus maintaining that stability that is so important to you?

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you. The Fool-This was kind of hard, but what I got is that this is what feeds you, your sense of joy and wonder in the world, your child-like spirit. Full of trust and naivete. But that could be harmful when dealing with that ruthless man. He won't hesitate to take advantage of your trusting nature.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way. The Magician-It is through your ability to focus your will and intent that your way will be made clear. Don't be afraid to use this skill to help you resolve the situation.

8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have. 8 of Cups-The card of birth death and regeneration. It may seem as though you are losing something precious, but it is time to let this relationship go. There is something better in the future, but it can't come into being until you release what is in the present. This may be your lesson, to learn to let go when it is time. Is it possilbe that you may tend to hold onto a relationship long past the time to let go, and out of frustration the other person strikes out and hurts you?

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic. 7 of Pentacles-I think this illuminates The Magician. Use your magic to help you determine the best choice to make. Don't be afraid to use all the resources you have at hand to help you make those choices. And possibly to see things as they are, not as you wish them to be.

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see. 6 of Swords-Although you are going through a rough period right now, in a little while everything is going to calm down and be easier going for awhile.

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating. Judgement-You're creating a time of karmic resolution. A time to assess your choices and detemine how you've done. Where you went right, where you made mistakes. This is a valuable time. Don't get tied up in blaming yourself and beating yourself up over mistakes. Learn from them instead. Try to look at your relationships using your intellect more, your heart less.

12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you. 3 of Swords-As a result of the pain of the current situation, you're learning to see beyond that pain and loss of the moment to the hope and joy that waits.

13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done. The Sun-This situation is going to be resolved in the best possible way for you. It's going to be beyond your wildest dreams and fondest hopes.

This reading had a lot of Majors in it. This indicates a time of lots of change and fluctuation. It also has more Swords than any other suit. To me this is saying you need to learn to examine your relationships more from your head, less with your heart. There's only 1 cup in this spread, and it isn't one of the happy happy joy joy cards.

Hope I did ok. Haven't picked up my cards in a few weeks. Felt a little rusty.

[tallwoman.9169]

Just for you Tallwoman...only my second reading so if I am totally off base plse tell me the truth...thanks...the only way I will learn more is with your gentle comments...

The querent is represented by the 3 of Wands

Wands is the dominant choice for this reading....signifying the querent is self reliant, intuitive and wise through the power of the intellect and intuitive thinking...the querent is evolved to the point that accomplishments and wisdom are more valuable than money..the querent may be exploring new directions with optumism, educated descisions and using their intuition


1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation. 10 of Wands

You are determined and focused on a demanding task..possibly a home...you have felt oppressed but through you hard work and wise choices you are on the road to acheiving your chosen task



2. The Mummy - What covers the bare bones. Justice

Again you intuition and wise choices allow you to be patient in acheiving your task..divine wisdom is your ali and you have no problem making choices that are not popular or mainstream...your ability to detach from the outcome helps you stay balanced through the oppression.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation Empress reversed

I feel you are the Empress with all of her qualities yet you somtimes choose to mask or not share you highest quailities to fool those that truly do not understand you and are only out for "themselves" and may not understand divine wisdom... where as you are able to show others only what you choose them to see of yourself.

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation. 2of Pentacles

In your past there were fluctuating finances or resoources and you had to learn a balanceing act of dexterity and timing...you may have had a partner...

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you. The Hierophant

You do not like conforming to religious structures..I feel you may be inclined to learn on your own and not through societies structures or religious authorities..

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you. 5 of Wands


What feeds on you is others inabilaties to stay focused, sloppy efforts, their confusing erratic energies
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7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way. King of Swords reversed

You are very aware of an abusive man who feels he is in control...your weariness of his actions keeps you on your toes...if you know the enemy you are at an advantage...


8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have.6 of Wands

What you have is not luck...you have achieved through wisdom...you are recognised by your peers as a leader and have established yourself a good reputation

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic. The Fool reversed

You show an open mind and are not limited by others opinions or restraints...yet other than jumping into a new future endeveor with blind faith...you do your homework and plan your jump to the future....not as easily as the Fool yet never the less you do on your own time..

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see. 4 of Cups

You feel isolated and alone a lot...you feel that others around you are nay sayers and this brings your spirits down at times...What you cannot see is that you have all the "cups" or devine wisdom needed and Spirit is always with you even in times of despair....

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating. 7of cups reversed

Through a timid nature you are allowing an unhealthy relationship to drawn out over time...


12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you. Queen of wands reversed

In regards to the allowing an unhealthy relationship to be drawn out over time I feel you will need to be very aggressive if not sharped tongued to before the situation will change..you have all the qualities of the Queen of Wands, you are intelligent, compassionate and a woman who supports others...yet to make changes that are needed you must use the Queens powers in reverse...


13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done. Page of Cups

When all is done you are opened to recieve a new man in your life...one that is romantic and you both share your higher knowledge and philosophies...and learn and grow together...if this is not a man it is a very good friend..




So right on. Thanks for the reading. I'm saving it.

[Zephyrstorm]

Thank you Tallwoman - I think its pretty spot on. Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[tallwoman.9169]

Glad it was accurate. I wasn't sure on some of the cards.

[LisaT4P]

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1. The Skeleton -The bare bones of the situation. - 4 of Swords
Basically what is going on is, you're just tired. You've probably been going at this situation for a while and you're beginning to show signs of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Unfortunately, continuing in this state is not a great idea. We all need a time out, time to rest, recover and come back at the issue with a fresh approach. It is definitely time for a re-grouping.

2. The Mummy -What covers the bare bones. - Knight of Cups
You probably think you're the best person for this job. You certainly have the passion and drive inside you. You truly believe in this thing that you're doing and you know you are capable of accomplishing your goal. But as was said in the first card, taking time to pause and let yourself rest can be very helpful. Too much passion can lead to burn out, and that would just be a shame.

3. Your Costume -Your mask; who you are in this situation - 9 of Swords
I think you are probably hiding behind this mask. You are not showing others how much it means to you, and how worried you are about it. You're not lying, you're perhaps just trying to not let THEM worry about YOU. Sometimes that can be a good thing, confidence is important.. and being able to fake confidence is also helpful. ;) But, there must be someone you can trust with your true feelings, find someone to confide in.. that might give you the rest you need. Being able to take off our masks is important.

These next 3 cards are quite interesting. If you look at the image of the spread you can see that they are stacked on top of each other on the left... and 10 plus 10 equals 20. :)

4. The Ghost -Something from your past that is unresolved and impacts the situation. - 10 of Wands
Feeling overwhelmed in your past and not being able to trust anyone else to help with your situation then, has probably made you feel like you must always bear the brunt of the burden. This is not always true, however, and you may want to look around you in your current situation to see where you can delegate a bit.

5. The Devil -Something that is bedeviling to you. - 10 of Swords
Again, the feeling that you must do it all. And that is just EXHAUSTING. It feels like there's no end to it. It feels like if you talk to someone about it, you'll look too vulnerable and incompetent and that will either get this taken away from you. Or if you DON'T tell someone about it, they may just pile more on top of you. You need to find an effective way to communicate how you're feeling, and you need to find the right target for that communication. There is a way out from under all of this.

6. The Vampire -Something that feeds you or feeds on you. - Judgement
You are quite capable of handling an awful lot. You kind of thrive on people depending on you, actually. But once you start letting some things go, you'll realize that this means that they can have that feeling of accomplishment for themselves too, and that is a very good thing to help someone realize. It will be a new beginning for all involved.

7. The Jack-O-Lantern -Something that lights your way. - 3 of Cups
You know that there are those out there that love you. They keep you going. You look forward to the time you can spend with them. They celebrate with you when you've won and mourn with you when you've lost. You really should try to take some time to spend with them, I think it will help re-charge your batteries, as card 1 says.

8. The Black Cat -Something that will cross your path, for good or not; what kind of luck you have. - Justice
We have some balance coming up. This too shall pass and you'll find what you need to help you accomplish your goal. Perhaps it will be somone finally realizing that they need to take on some of your burden, or someone else from outside intervening on your behalf. Either way, equality is on it's way.

9. The Witch -How you can use your own magic. - Hierophant
Trust, believe, KNOW that you are capable. You can choose to approach this from the "normal" way, the way that everyone else does it.. or you can examine your other choices. What might be an unorthodox way to solve this problem. Think outside the box a little. Just because something is the "traditional" way, doesn't necessarily mean it is the "best" way for this situation. Examine all your options, then choose.. and know that you can do it.

10. The Bat -The broader view, or something you cannot see. - 2 of Wands
Well, this is one of those times when the card pretty much mirrors the position meaning. LOL What can't you see? Why.. what can't be seen of course! :D You've put out there what you can, you're waiting for results. Things are still up in the air, so there IS nothing new to see quite yet. The ships haven't come in, so you'll have to keep watching the horizon and hoping for the best.

11. Frankenstein -What you are creating. - 3 of Coins
LOL, this one is almost like the last one. The 3 of Coins is the card of the master. So, what are you creating? A master you! This is an important work, creating yourself. Everything we do is a learning experience and makes us better, stronger, faster (we have the technology). Even if it is sometimes difficult, we have to look at it as a lesson we must learn. And that lesson will help us to grow.

12. The Werewolf -How the situation will change you. - Ace of Wands
I think this will help to create greater opportunities for you. You'll know how to deal with this type of thing from first-hand experience. You'll be able to handle similar things with ease from now on. You'll know what actions to take to make this situation better, and be able to carry that information forward for future reference.

13. Your Candy Bag -The mix of goodies and duds youwill take home when all is done. - The World
And of course... You'll have the whole world in front of you. Don't you just love when that happens!? It really will be a new beginning. You'll get to go back to the beginning, start fresh with the Fool (perhaps) and move your way through something new, challenging and exciting. You'll have a sense of confidence & accomplishment. Go YOU!