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AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF READING THE TAROT CARDS
AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF READING THE TAROT CARDS
(The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite 1910)
Shuffle the entire pack and reverse some of the cards, so as to invert their tops.
Ask the Querent to cut them with their left hand.
Deal out the first forty-two cards into six packets of seven cards each, face upwards, so that the first seven cards from the first packet, the following seven the second, and so on as in the following diagram:-
Pick up the first packet; lay out the cards on the table in a row, from right to left; place the cards of the second packet on top of them and then the packets which remain. You will now have seven new packets of six cards each, arranged as follows: -
Take the top card of each packet, shuffle them and lay out from right to left, making a line of seven cards.
Then take the next two cards from each packet, shuffle and lay them out in two lines under the first line.
Pick up the remaining twenty-one cards of the packets, shuffle and lay them out in three lines, below the others.
You will now have six horizontal lines of seven cards each, arranged in the following manner.
In this method, the Querent, if male, should be represented by the Magician, and if female by the High Priestess; but the card, in either case, is not taken from the pack until the forty-two cards have been laid out, as directed above. If the required card is not found among those placed upon the table, it must be sought among the remaining thirty-six cards, which have not been dealt, and should be placed a little distance to the right of the first horizontal line. On the other hand, if it is among them, it is also taken out, placed as stated, and a card is drawn randomly from the thirty-six cards that were not dealt, to fill the vacant position, so that there are still forty-two cards laid out on the table.
The cards are then read in succession, from right to left throughout, beginning at card No. 1 of the top line, the last to be read being that on the extreme left, or No. 7, of the bottom line.
This method is recommended when no definite question is asked, that is, when the Querent wishes to know generally the course of his life and destiny. If he wishes to know what may happen within a certain time or date, then this time should be clearly specified before the cards are shuffled.
With further reference to the reading, it should be remembered that the cards must be interpreted relatively to the subject, which means that all official and conventional meanings of the cards may and should be adapted to harmonize with the conditions of this particular case in question, such as the position, time of life and sex of the Querent, or person for whom the consultation is made.
The Fool may indicate the whole range of mental phases between excitement and madness, but the particular phase in each divination must be judged by considering the general trend of the cards, and this naturally relies on the intuitive faculty which plays an important part.
It is important that, at the beginning of a reading to run through the cards quickly, so that the mind may receive a general overall impression of the subject, any trend or trends within the spread and then to start again, reading each card, one by one and interpreting in detail.
Where intuition fails, or is absent, concentration, intellectual observation and deduction must be used to the
fullest extent to obtain a satisfactory result. But intuition, even if apparently dormant, may be cultivated by
practice in these divinatory processes. If in doubt as to the exact meaning of a card in a particular connection,
the Diviner is recommended, by those who are versed in the matter, to place his hand on it, try to refrain from
thinking of what it ought to be, and note the impressions that arise in his mind. At the beginning this will
probably resolve itself into mere guessing and may prove incorrect, but it becomes possible with practice to
distinguish between a guess of the conscious mind and an impression arising from the mind which is
subconscious.
It is not within my province to offer either theoretical or practical suggestions on this subject, in
which I have no part, but the following additament have been contributed by one who has more
titles to speak than all the cartomancy's of Europe, if they could shuffle with a single pair of hands and divine with one tongue.
NOTES ON THE PRACTICE OF DIVINATION
1. Before beginning the operation, formulate your question definitely, and repeat it aloud.
2. Make your mind as blank as possible while shuffling the cards.
3. Put out of the mind personal bias and preconceived ideas as far as possible, or your judgment will be tinctured thereby.
4. On this account it is easier to divine correctly for a stranger than for yourself or a friend.
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for February 2023
THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for February 2023
Aquarius
A manifold quality of time brings vibrancy and creativity in February. It is a good time to try out new ways and behaviours, to explore personal boundaries and redefine them if necessary. On the 1st of the month, the Aquarius Sun, still in trine to Mars in Gemini, forms a sextile to Chiron in Aries. Talk about the things that trouble you, even if it's hard, and be willing to listen, even though some stories may be unpleasant. Some old wounds may finally heal now, if only they are allowed to become visible.
These days there are ample and often unexpected opportunities to change entrenched patterns of behaviour, especially on February 4, when the Sun squares Uranus in Taurus. A spirit of optimism is in the air!
Mars and Venus
An alert mood and active affirmation of life can be felt at the Leo Full Moon on February 5. Uranus squares the Sun and Moon. Romantic Pisces in Venus squares Mars at the same time. It is an intense time for lovers and for those who want to be. New, surprisingly profound encounters can occur now.
Existing partner relationships could be greatly intensified. But be sure to take yourself as well as your counterpart seriously, and do not avoid possible conflicts. Only those who stand up for themselves will be able to reap the fruits of this time. Suppression could result in open revolt now.
Mercury and Pluto
Mercury meets Pluto on February 10, one day before it enters Aquarius. Be careful with any agreements or contracts during this time! Check thoroughly to make sure all information is known and agreements are being honoured. Some information channels may go crazy for a moment now, and ugly news may well surface.
The following days are somewhat contradictory. Venus makes a conjunction with Neptune on February 15. You can hardly imagine a more romantic mood, and some would love to lose themselves in wonderful dreams. However, the Sun meets Saturn in Aquarius on February 16, making it clear once again that even the most wonderful and grandiose dreams do not come true by themselves.
Pisces
On February 18, the Sun enters Pisces. It is the last sign in the zodiac and brings with it the themes of unity, merging and letting go. The New Moon in Pisces follows two days later, on February 20. Venus enters Aries on the same day. Artistic people in particular could accomplish great things at this time. A trip to a concert or the theatre could now turn into a stellar moment.
The time is also ideal for meditation and contemplation. Self-discipline is conducive. When the Moon meets Neptune on February 21 and Mercury squares Uranus, words could be found for emotional experiences that have not yet been communicable. Beware, however, of talking things to death, especially on February 22, when Mercury and Mars trine each other.
Monday, 2 January 2023
THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for January 2023
THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for January 2023
Personal and social developments are in a sense never fully concluded. Life is a big river, and mostly we can only see much later which events and decisions were decisive for the subsequent path. Nevertheless, in 2023 we will still have to find answers to the important questions of our lives and times.
This year, we will be dealing with completely new issues, because in March Pluto enters Aquarius for the first time since its discovery in 1930. Saturn also changes zodiac signs during the same period, moving from Aquarius into Pisces. More on this can be found in the monthly preview of March.
Venus and Pluto
The year 2023 begins with a rather intense constellation right away: Venus and Pluto are in conjunction on the last degrees of Capricorn on January 1. Mars and Mercury are retrograde, and the Sun squares Chiron a day later.
Perhaps it's just the aftermath of exuberant New Year's Eve celebrations, but perhaps we also need to have a serious talk about desire, about money, security needs, and about wishful thinking and reality.
However, the serious mood takes on a more relaxed note as early as January 3, when Venus enters Aquarius. Unexpectedly, creative solutions could now appear as if out of nowhere. Dare for once an experiment with uncertain outcome, it could be well worth it.
Especially on January 5, when the Capricorn Sun trines Uranus in Taurus, you can surprise yourself and others with unconventional solutions.
The Cancer Full Moon of January 6/7 could also bring surprises. The Sun, Mercury and Moon are in harmonious aspect to Uranus, and in some places the old story about human freedom is being told, sometimes quietly, sometimes a bit louder.
The following days lose nothing of their lightness, as playful Venus in Aquarius is in trine to wordy Gemini Mars. Make sure that words are followed by deeds.
Towards the middle of the month, the quality of time changes noticeably. Mercury makes a square to Chiron on the 11th. On the 12th, Mars ends its long period of retrograde motion (since October 30). On the 15th, Venus squares Uranus, and on the 18th Mercury also turns direct again. At the same time, the Sun is conjunct with Pluto.
An acceleration of events is to be expected. New or previously unknown information could lead to a reassessment of the situation. The excitement could be quite great, both in private life and on the political stages of this world.
On January 20, the Sun enters Aquarius. A day later, there is a New Moon, still in close connection with Pluto in Capricorn. Venus simultaneously forms an exact conjunction with Saturn in Aquarius on the 22nd. Uranus ends its retrograde phase on the same day. The mood could be quite tense during this time.
Be careful not to let fears get the better of you, and be aware that old, repressed stories may now be shaping actions. Refrain as best you can from putting yourself and others under stress, and instead practise serenity.
This realisation can give us a veritable boost in our efforts to make the world a better place at the end of the first month of the year, when the Sun trines Mars, and Mercury trines Uranus on the 30th.