Teh Princess's Tarot Blog

Tarot says WHAT?

2010-04-21T10:05:00.003-05:00

So things are crazy. They're always crazy. The crazier they are, the more spiritual I get.

So for the first time in more than a year, I shuffled and drew tarot cards. I had a question in mind, basically 'what should I do with my life?' There area lot of irons in the fire, and I could go a few different ways. But yeah... what should I do with my life.

I grab 3 cards, and I plunk 'em down on the bed (I did this in my bedroom just a short time ago)

The cards were...

The Magus
The Devil
Death

now, this does give me SOME insight into what I was specifically asking. I really can't get into full blown interpretations here, simply because there are things I don't want to talk about on the internet just yet, but I'm sure I will eventually.

Part of me thinks that Thoth (that's the deck I used) is just messing with me.

The nature of Tarot

2009-02-22T16:38:00.002-05:00

A couple of days ago, I used a spread that I found in the Aeclectic.net forums. It was created by Arwen and is a characterization Spread.

I figured I'd try this out, since I don't have the money to take part in her workshop this month. The results were... interesting to say the least.

I mean... I'd put together something of a character profile for the two characters that I did the reading for.

These readings were interesting, because they stuck pretty close to the profile I'd put together. They just connected the dots.

I'm not saying that there wasn't a point to reading my characters like this, because there was. I know a lot more about my characters than I had before. But it does beg the question, how much of these readings came from me just looking at the character in a different light?

It just makes me wonder, what is the nature of tarot.

My Book

2009-02-15T13:40:00.002-05:00

So.. based on the interview I had with my new deck the Fantastical Tarot, I decided that it was here to help me get back to my creativity and writing again. And based on the tarotscope by Arwen for this month... well, I'm taking it to heart.

So, as I've got two main book ideas to write, I shuffled the deck and asked "what book should I be writing right now?"

The card the two of wands was drawn, and the answer is clear. So I'm bringing my writing book with me to work today, and I'm going to get started in earnest.

Meeting the Fantastical Tarot

2009-02-13T14:29:00.002-05:00

Interviewing the new deck.

The reading was found on forums at Aeclectic.net posted by a FireRaven.

LWB in hand. Lets go.

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Fantastical Tarot
by Nathalie Hertz

1. Tell me about yourself. What is your most important characteristic?
6 Swords- Invitation, something new, a choice, new direction, motion, balancing strength

So you're here to help me kick off with something new. Nice to hear that.

2. What are your strengths as a deck?
2 Swords - Alliances, calmed struggle, friendship, good results after effort, strong tension

So your strengths are that you're going to connect to me, calm me and helping through the struggle... okay, I'll buy that.

3. What are your limits as a deck?
Death - Melancholy, transformation, time of change, new life, rebirth.

Right then. You're limited by my ability to move forward. Your limit is tied to my depression and inability to move forward. Nicely put, but can we get back to you?

4. What do you bring to the table -- what are you here to teach me?
3 cups - Marriage, triumph, birth, love, optimism, plans coming to fruition.

Since we're not talking about me now, you must be talking about how you'll help me. You bring to me the doorway to happiness, and an end to my pessimism. Kind of feels like you're still talking about me though.

5. How can I best learn from and collaborate with you?
King of Wands - Family harmony, professional success, courtesy, wisdom, mentally well balanced.

Right then... moving along now....

6. What is the potential outcome of our working relationship?
3 Pentacles - Accomplishment, skills, professional success, pleasure in work.

Well then... you keep coming at me with all this 'professional' stuff. You can't seriously mean where I'm currently working. And the last card, speaks of collaboration. Are you telling me that I should use you as a tool... use you to work and create?

This is going to need some thinking on this....

What do I need to know RIGHT NOW.

2009-01-26T15:02:00.002-05:00

So... I asked the Sacred Circle Deck... "goddess, what do you and the universe need me to know right now?"

And the answer.

Courage.

2 of wands. shows the image of a man carved into the grasses of a hill side holding a stave in each hand.

The card seems to be telling me to reach out. Grab the support that is around me and hold fast. To be strong and try to persevere in the face of all that's going on.

So I ask... What does that mean?

And the answer... The warrior.

Trump card here. Shows a woman poised blade raised. She seems relaxed, yet ready to go at a moment's notice.
She has a badger at her feet. Does this hold hidden meaning for me? Should I be focusing on writing, as the badger is fairly prominent in Fantasy... or is it a prod to go back to school? the local university here is often represented by a badger.

Then... I close my eyes and ask... HOW.

This answer seems clear cut, yet ambiguous all the same.

4 of wands - Development

Yes, I know, I need to develop more. I need clear goals and to drive at them with fierce determination. I need to develop myself and my ideas. I need passion. That's it really... I need to find my passion.

And a final card, just because things were making so much sense... just to throw it all off I guess.

9 of cups. Stability is what this card lays claim to. Stability of what? spirit? emotion? home? It also shows growth, and light. It's a card of what could come.

I just hope I'm not too stupid to ignore it...

Interviewing my deck

2008-12-18T12:35:00.003-05:00

So, In the spirit of trying to read cards again, the latest deck I bought got interviewed.

It's a reading I ganked from the forums at Aeclectic.net posted by a FireRaven. I thought it was a great place to start. So, with the LWB in hand, I set out to do this reading.

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Deviant Moon
by Patrick Valenza

1. Tell me about yourself. What is your most important characteristic?
KN Swords - Brave and Brash. A hero, quick to respond.

Okay, this is a great start, don't you think? The deck is going to be a great asset to me in making sure that I hear what needs to be heard, without hesitation.

2. What are your strengths as a deck?
Judgement - Accountability for ones actions. New beginnings, Awakenings.

This is also fairly awesome. It's going to help to keep me in line. Also, it seems to indicate that it's going to help 'wake me' from the trance I've been in where I just can't read these damned cards.

3. What are your limits as a deck?
The world - Completion of a cycle or journey. Triumph or successful outcome.

Okay... you what? You're limit is that you can't complete a cycle or journey? Or that you won't be able to help me through this cycle or journey.

4. What do you bring to the table -- what are you here to teach me?
9 wands - stopping to ponder challenging events. Hope, a pause. Summoning the will to continue with the struggle.

This works too. This deck is here to give me the lessons I need to keep on keeping on. Definitely something that I need. I'm not the greatest at doing that.

5. How can I best learn from and collaborate with you?
The tower - Severe or abrupt change. Losses or ~~accident~~. Ruin, upheaval.

You shot who in the what now?
Seriously... okay... lets think this one though. To learn from and collaborate with the deck, I need to change... my attitude? I need a complete upheaval of my current belief structure, lose my negativity, but accident? Let's just cross that off...

6. What is the potential outcome of our working relationship?
rv The Fool - Failure to seize the moment. Unsure actions, uncertainty.

Uhh... Is the deck giving me the kiss off here? Or is it just issuing a warning to me, that if I don't start putting more effort into reading, that I won't get anywhere. That maybe I need to move on, and drop the little white book to be able to read the cards.

The book of doors

2008-09-25T20:38:00.003-05:00

So, I got my deck Book of Doors today.

They weren't advertised as new, so I didn't expect them to be new. They definitely were used, and I'm not sure about the person I purchased them from. The first thing I did upon opening the box up was to take the cards out, and put them back in their original order. This being step one of the cleansing process that I know of.

I'm telling you, this deck has 65 cards, and by the time I'd ordered 16 of them, my hands were shaking. I was actually trembling by the time I was done.

Tomorrow perhaps, I'll get to work on the cleansing of them. I'm not entirely sure yet.

I'm expecting my Sacred Circle deck sometime in the next week or so.

On Artwork

2008-09-11T08:05:00.003-05:00

So, I haven't read my cards since the last reading post I put up here, even though I've acquired another 2 decks (that I have listed in my List of Decks post, and another two will be on their way to me shortly.

There was a book that I read once, and lent to someone who I now no longer see, and doubt I will see again. Anyhow, the book talked about the artwork, and how the artwork should speak for itself.

This is an idea that I've come to believe in. If the artwork on the cards doesn't speak to me, then perhaps I need to send the cards along to someone else who they'll work with.

This will mean a huge undertaking for me. There are a couple of decks that I have that I don't think we can work well together anymore. I'll have to see though.

Anyhow, this brings me to the one deck that I'm sure could speak to me in voices louder than the Fae, however, they currently don't. That would be the 11 - Chat Du Marseille deck. The images are simplistic and great, they're just uncoloured. And while they could work in this status, I wish I could colour them to give them life, so to speak. Unfortunately, I don't think I could do them justice, so I don't.

anyhow, that's it for this entry.

list of Decks

2008-08-09T00:34:00.012-05:00

Updated.... I have a lot of cards

1 - Thoth - By Aleister Crowley & Frieda Harris
2 - Shakespeare Oracle - By A. Bronwyn Llewellyn & Cynthia von Buhler
3 - Titania's Star Cards - By Titania Hardie
4 - Faeries Oracle - By Brian Froud & Jessica Macbeth
5 - Manga Tarot - By Selena Lin
6 - Oracle of the Radiant Sun - By Caroline Smith & John Astrop
7 - Moon Oracle By Caroline Smith & John Astrop
8 - Jonathan Dee Tarot Pack - By Jonathan Dee & Shirley Barker
9 - gypsy fortune telling kit by buckland - By Raymond Buckland
10 - tarot nova - By Dennis Fairchild & Julie Paschkis
11 - Chat Du Marseille - By Elaine Moertl
12 - Mini Visconti Tarot - By A. Atanassov & Giordano Berti
13 - Book of Doors - By Athon Veggi & Alison Davidson
14 - Sacred Circle - By Anna Franklin & Paul Mason
15 - Tarot of a Moon Garden - By Karen Sweikhardt
16 - Legend Arthurian Tarot - By Anna-Marie Ferguson
17 - Deviant Moon - By Patrick Valenza
18 - Fantastical Tarot - By Nathalie Hertz
19 - Witches Tarot - By Ellen Canon Reed
20 - Tarot of the Trance - By Eva Marie Nitsche
21 - Fradella Adventure Tarot - By Frank Fradella & J P Dupras

cards

2008-08-08T13:32:00.002-05:00

So, I haven't read my cards in forever.

It's sad really. This is the first time in ages that I've been spiritually prepared to actually reach out with them, and I haven't.

Tonight, the hubs is out of town, so after the little man goes to bed, I think I'll turn the lights out, light candles and meditate, and read.

Oh, and I'm getting a couple of new decks shipped out to me in a few days time. This will be super duper cool!

That'll bring my total of cards up to, 12 decks I think...

One day I'll make a list of all the decks I have. And hopefully I find the deck I lost so long ago before then.

7 card

2008-06-22T18:49:00.001-05:00

Deck - Thoth

I shuffled the deck asking it to tell me about this week. Just an idea of what I'm in for in the next seven days.

Card 1 - The Empress
This card always freaks me out, because it used to be that if I saw this card, it meant a baby was on the way. Since I'm reading myself, and I'm not planning on having a baby, I'm a little worried.
Anyhow, that notwithstanding, I think she's telling me that I need to get my schedule back together, and get me back together. I haven't been putting any effort into looking good, or feeling good. I've basically just let myself fall into a deep depression, and I haven't really been trying to get out of it.

Card 2 - The Tower
This is a bit of a scary card. Tends to signal the ending of something, but then again, every ending signals a new beginning, and that's what I need, isn't it? A new beginning, and a new outlook on life, the universe, and whatever.

Card 3 - 5 Swords, Defeat
Well, this is shaping out to be a great week, isn't it? Sometimes you try, sometimes you fail. It's a part of life. Someone once said that if you haven't failed, then you haven't tried hard enough. The card shows the 5 pointed star, in the inverted position, so often acquainted with the horned devil. I'm not sure where this is taking me, but I will expect to reach some kind of impasse at some point this week.

Card 4 - 5 Discs, worry
Funny how we've got two fives right beside each other, showing the same five pointed star. I'm assuming they're linked. This one contains the symbol for Pluto, so perhaps I"m exorcising more demons.

Card 5 - Princess of Cups
She's flying to the heavens, and has a turtle in her hand. I'm sure the turtle means something,but I'm not sure what at this point. She's trying to not weigh herself down with thought, with emotion, but the image of the bird on her head tells me she's not being entirely successful.

Card 6 - 10 Discs, Wealth
Well now, I tell you if this means money, I'd be giddy. Sadly though, I doubt it. A wealth of something is coming to me, and I'm not entirely sure, or prepared for it. I"ll have to meditate on it a bit.

Card 7 - 2 Swords, Peace
maybe by the end of all of this I'll finally find some kind of peace. Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace of soul. Not sure which at this point, but a peace like I've never felt before. This card depicts two swords crossing through a flower, they've speared it at the central point where they intersect. Something is lost, but in the end, all is for the best.

Celtic Heart Spread

2008-06-22T11:35:00.002-05:00

Deck Thoth

Spread - Celtic Heart (taken from http://www.ata-tarot.com/reflections/07-15-04/celticheart.htm)

Question - D and R had a previous relationship that ended abruptly, and neither seem to have found closure. Neither have had good relationships since they broke up, and all friends and family have been asking if they're going to get back together. She loves him, and wonders if they could get back together, and if it would work this time.

Her
1 – Her basic soul self now
Queen of Cups
Her reflection is partially obscured, and she's reaching out from beyond her veil. She bears a flower and touches the pelican. In her other hand she holds a vessel. I am thinking this means that she is unsure of herself

2 – Pressing issues, positive and negative
4 Swords - Truce
The pressing issue here is obvious. "do I try again, or do I not?" Do I call a proverbial truce, and try to be with this boy?

3 – Her gift to him
Knight of cups
He was her knight. He was there for her. He holds in his hand a vessel containing a crab. His gift to her was strength

4 – Her gift from him
8 Wands - Swiftness
This card shows a union of sorts. 8 wands meeting up in the center. There are also bright colours and a rainbow. She brought colour to his world.

5 – Personal soul growth necessary for her
9 Cups - Happiness
She needs to find happiness within herself. And while this word isn't coming from the card, it came into my head. Confidence.

Him
6 – His basic soul self now
7 Swords - Futility
The situation to him seems futile. I'm not entirely sure what's going on in his life, but he has a rather bleak outlook.

7 – Pressing issues, positive and negative
10 Swords - Oppression
He's feeling rather oppressed in the state that he's in. Something is holding him back.

8 – His gift to her
Queen of Swords
I'm not really sure how this fits. Card shows a queen on a throne of clouds holding a head in one hand and a dagger in the other. It almost looks as if she's been at battle, and is now complete, and tired.

9 – His gift from her
Prince of Wands
Shows a Prince in a lion drawn chariot. Fire colours this card. She gave him a fighting spirit, and kept him moving on and moving forward.

10 – Personal soul growth necessary for him
Queen of Discs
He needs to turn and face reality, and recognize that maybe he can't go it alone anymore. maybe he needs to turn to a companion. That strength isn't symbolized by being solitary.

The Relationship
11 – Snapshot of the infant relationship
The Hierophant
The start of the relationship is full of a lot of confusion, and lot of things that are yet still in the dark. She shines a light and tries to help him find his way through the confusion.

12 – Bond/the karmic tie that binds
The hanged man
When the world is shaken, and it's hard to discern up from down, they're there, guiding each other, and holding on for dear life.

13 – Lessons for relationship growth
2 Wands - Dominion
The lesson here is that there are two, they are intertwined, and they can and should rely on each other.

14 – Lessons for relationship growth
2 discs - Change
This lesson relates that things can and will change throughout their time together. That sometimes going with the flow is necessary to maintain balance and peace in their relationship.

15 – Lessons for relationship growth
The preistess
This lesson is that openness and unity is integral.

16 – Blessing for the future (Note: This card can be indicative of a wonderful experience / lesson or of one that is viewed as negative at the time, but either way it will ultimately be realized as beneficial.)
Ace of Wands
This card denotes one wand, engulfed in fire. I really can't get a good read on the card in this position, other than if one stands alone, they will be engulfed.

3 Card Spread - Past, present, future

2008-06-21T12:10:00.003-05:00

Deck - Thoth Tarot

Not going to divulge this question, just because.

Past - Defeat
Well, yea, the bridge has been burned, then gasoline was poured on the ashes, and then burned again. Then, just to ensure the point was across, a model of the bridge was created, and that was burned too.

Present - Death
Well, yes, this makes sense too. See above. The bridge, the connection is gone. But this card also talks of a transition of sorts. I'm not entirely sure what that means, or if it even means anything, but I thought I'd note it anyhow, since it was the first instinct I had.

Future - Worry
WTF? I'm not really sure where this comes in. Except there's worry related to the previous bridge building. The imagery in this card really isn't giving me a lot to go on.

just because this spread is confusing me, I figured I'd go ahead and pull the bottom card, as I sometimes do when I need clarity.

Bottom Card - Luxury
Now I'm utterly confused. what on earth could this mean? It shows a flower spilling it's liquid into 4 cups, and they are connected, and overflowing. there is minimal overlap between the bottom two cups.

I'm really confused. I think I"ll just chalk this up to not being able to focus.

elemental compass

2008-06-17T16:56:00.003-05:00

Deck - Thoth Tarot
Question - Nothing specific. I just shuffled the deck and asked it to help me.

Center - Myself - The devil.
Transitional period. Demonising myself.

Cross card - The universe
What's on my mind, how I feel I'm being viewed, and what I feel is working against me.

North - Element Earth - Physical
Card 1 - The aeon
Card 2 - Princess of Discs
Card 3 - Interference.
This is showing me that currently I am not looking at myself as a whole. My true physical self is being treated as transparent, and I am working against my own physical body. The princess has her eyes closed, and is not looking at her actual self, and is blindly stabbing out with her staff.

East - Element Earth - Mind
Card 1 - Strength
Card 2 - Adjustment
Card 3 - Queen of Wands
I Currently do have strength of mind, and am mentally prepared to keep moving and fighting forward. I need to accept that there is a time for adjustment in my own self, and my own body. I need to allow this adjustment to happen naturally. The queen here is full of anger and rage that is manifesting itself as a feral cat. Animistic needs and desires that need to be held together by my strength of will and mind.

South - Fire - Action
Card 1 -Lust
Card 2 - Art
Card 3 -Prince of Cups
The actions I need to take now are to succumb to myself and my duality. I am very much of two minds. I need to work with my prince, and create. Lust here isn't a sexual lust, even though this is what initially came to mind. Here I believe it's telling me to take unto myself and allow my art, my skills of creation to wash over me, and take over, as only lust can.

West - Element Water - Emotions
Card 1 - Failure
Card 2 - The star
Card 3 - Swiftness.
Here, my biggest fear is always failure. I tend to shy away from creating because I'm afraid of failing. Same goes for weight loss. I am terrified that I won't be able to do it, and as such, tend to panic when things don't go my way fast enough. Swiftness relates to my ever changing mood. I swing from happy to sad to depressed to angry very quickly. This makes it very hard to not focus on failure. The star however, tells me that I need to feel this. I need to let the feelings wash over me, into me, but I also need to let them go, let them flow through and past me.

This week in Tarot

2008-06-16T11:19:00.003-05:00

Deck - Alestir Crowley's Thoth

Card 1 - Monday
3 of Wands, Virtue
Something of a crossroads. decisions to be made, and a path for the future to be laid out.

Card 2 - Tuesday
Ace of Cups,
My cup runneth over today. Solutions, ideas, emotions. Everything falls into place.

Card 3 - Wednesday
XIV - Art
I'm hoping this means that my duality will come together and maybe, just maybe, allow me to create something.

Card 4 - Thursday
XVII - The Star
"She bathes by night, under the moon, free flowing water"

Card 5 - Friday
8 Swords, Interference
A fight to the finish. Trying to move forward, but finding the way barred.

Card 6 -Saturday
Queen of Wands
Third wand in this drawing. Embrace, light... rage?

Card 7 - Sunday
Princess of Cups
A release of... something. Slow moving, but finally a transitioning.