SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

http://www.geocities.com/...nings.html

Mach said:

I'm just trying to cover all my bases. I imagine some people don't want to disclose their secret recipes Yeah, I have nothing to hide in all this so I will do the open approach too

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

http://www.astrologysoftw....asp?orig=

I am starting to understand manifestation with the cards.

I attended the first LA meeting with my speaking group yesterday. I spoke of being my true self and speaking my heart. Later we picked a word from a list and I thought to use my birthday to select the word. I used this formula and the word that resulted from that? Authentic. Later we picked a card from one of 4 decks and I was drawn to the Hawaiian deck and the card I picked: heart.

Just now I thought I should pull a card on the heels of this meeting. I sat and closed my eyes and in my mind I said to pull the card that lights up for me. So I held the deck and stared in its direction through my closed eyes and shuffled slowly and waited for a light of some sort to appear. One did not but I felt clearly that I had reached my card. The card: The Sun

Even though I thought literally, that I would see a light, it turned out to be the light.

The Sun
Any personal growth you achieve now will be linked to self expression. Say what you feel when you feel it. Accept criticism and admit mistakes. Enthusiasm and self assurance bring results.

The last 3 cards I pulled, which I am considering as my next pull for myself:

Strength
The Hermit (reversed)
The Sun

These are all from the major arcana and even though I pulled the Hermit for someone else, I did not ask them so I wonder if that was really for myself. Reversed, the hermit card is very positive, coupled with Strength and The Sun, this is quite the amazing group....

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

also, When I pulled the Strength card, before pulling it I wanted to pull a cat. I had this in my mind and I focused on it as I scanned the cards. the Strength card has a lion on it, which happens to be one of my power animals

OK, so I think I undersand part of the philosophy of the tarot. As I've been pulling cards and reading their meanings, it seems to me when a card is facing up, it is affirming that message whether it is positive or negative. When the card is reversed, for a good card it's telling you that you need to deal with issues in order to reach that good outcome and for a negative message that you are in the right place.

for example, The hermit:

Facing up reinforces it's nature, to withdraw, shelter or hide.

Reversed reinforces the opposite, coming out of the shell, revelation, visibility.

Now I'm not sure this is the case with all the cards but it seems to be a pattern in the cards that I've pulled so far.

Am I on the right track?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Yes -

BBL ~

Mach said:

OK, I am totally enthralled with this pull from the deck:










Strength

Love conquers all. Avoid pettiness and prejudice. Try to be a peace maker. Weigh all sides of every situation. Don't be so set in your ways that you miss the big picture by focusing on details. Stubbornness is your challenge of the moment.

The Hermit (reversed)

Spend time with someone you love; take care of unfinished business. Don't let your responsibilities weigh you down and stay away from anything that goes against your grain.

The Sun

Any personal growth you achieve now will be linked to self expression. Say what you feel when you feel it. Accept criticism and admit mistakes. Enthusiasm and self assurance bring results. A promotion is on the horizon.

Judgement (reversed)

Your desire to escape is strong. Keep your ears open and your mouth closed. Listen. Read all the fine print. Self esteem is low and needs a boost. Act now without fear - shift into high gear!

Sorry that they aren't focused or terribly bright but the thing that really draws me to this deck is the simplicity of the characters. For a beginner, it doesn't feel threatening in any way. I like the idea that when I do readings that I present the most non threatening atmosphere possible, and that includes the type of deck I will be using.

Second, all 4 of the Cards are from the Major Arcana. There are no cups, swords, wands or pentacles. All major life lessons.

Third, the numbers of the cards:

Strength: 11
The Hermit: 9
The Sun 19
Judgement 20


1+9=10
11+9=20
1+9+20=30

If you look at the Roman sequence

11 = XI
9 = IX
19= XIX
20= XX

All X & I, both of which equal 1 in that numerology thing you do for birthdays. Not sure if that thing is only for birthdays but being fascinated with numbers in this way, I would still see the same pattern.

I like how the one goes from right to left to center then has no other option so it removes itself:

XI
IX
XIX
XX

The first 2 roman numbers are reverse of each other

XI
IX

the second half of the sequence mirrors the placement of the cards i nthe book:

Strength and the Hermit are separated by 1 cards: XIX
The Sun and Judgement are back to back: XX

Add the left side of the roman numerals X+I+X+X =31
Add the right side of the Roman numerals I+X+X+X = 31

I have absolutely no idea what any of that means but I love that it all seems to be connected!

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Beautiful deck

I say you are officially HOOKED on the tarot now

I agree that for you it's all connected

so now ... when you have the time

pull me a "present" posistion card ...

Mach said:

so you're not gonna give me any hints or clues on the connectivity are you?

OK, the position of the cards. The book that came with it explains the positioning, this way:




The book explains the top card (A),: What's at hand
Bottom Card, left (B): Past Influences
Bottom Card, center (C): Ponder this
Bottom card, right (D): What to do

When you say present position, Do you mean card A?

Also, I didn't pay attention fully to that introduction on the placement of the cards because when my friend asked me how I placed the cards, I hadn't even thought that I was supposed to do it a certain way. But I did place the cards the way it felt right for me to do so and that is in a diamond shape:



Is the placement so important that I alter the meaning by this different shape and the fact that I connected the cards?

When I do a past present future pull there is no card A

so for me the "present" card would be card C

and no Imma not giving you hints based on MY perception -

matthewgrant said:

Is this a greeting or am I supposed to read something more into it?

Mach said:

Present card:

5 of Swords (reversed)

Beware of pessimism and low self-esteem. You'll have to work harder, and success may not come quickly, but things will soon begin to turn around. Don't neglect your health and diet. Allow yourself some time for play.



You know what is interesting? I had the book open to the V of swords before I pulled your card!

The other thing, this card was surrounded by pentacles. I can post the others if you are interested but thought that was worth noting.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

yes it's just a greeting. I'm back from the book store and i've taken a looksee at the thread again.

Another question:

when you do a reading, do you incorporate ideas and concepts you've gained from other decks? For example, on my first deck, the empress is depicted as having plants for arms. Flowers are growing as her limbs. On another deck, the Empress is depicted as a strong ruling character, but sans foliage.

When working with the deck without the foliage for arms, would it make sense to incorporate some of the ideas I gained from that specific card with the flower arms or am I supposed to stick solely to the imagery and ideas presented on one specific deck alone?

I loved the idea of growth from within that wasn't detached but was connected intrinsicly to the person. That is what I got from the Empress from the first deck. I like the idea of buiding on that to interpret this other card to fuller effect.

Do you understand my question or am I babbling here?
[Edited 9/1/09 11:35am]

Last night I was telling my brother about my deck and my nephews were listening. when my brother left, my middle nephew was asking me about the cards and what was on them and I explained how the cards are separated into 5 groups and that the first group has 22 cards, which includes the Zero card.

for some reason he was drawn to The Fool and said "pick that card for me!"

I grabbed a portion of the deck, flipped it over and the card that was there:

THE FOOL

I really shouldn't be surprised or taken aback but it startled me that I actually did that!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Oh I think I understand, yes

Sometimes I pull all the info I have on a card ( and even go looking for more ) and sometimes I just stick to what that deck says - often times it depends on the person the card is for ~ some like direct info and some are open to different sources



again, it's one of those "what feels right and best for you and the person receiving the reading" things ...

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

People ask me often to pulld them a card ~

then sometimes they want to put "that one" back and get another

so I put it back - mix the cards up - let them cut them several times and BAM - same card comes right back to them

Mach said:

can somebody pull my card?

sinisterpentatonic said:

Transcendence
Future position.

The seeker has progressed to a time of renewal in a new cycle of life. The opportunity to be reborn is at hand, but the seeker must make the decision to make positive changes.

Mach said:

wow Mach, is the second time you've pulled a card for me and it has been right on point. Thank you.

sinisterpentatonic said:

It's not me man - it's the cards

Mach said:

i know, but thanks for being the conduit.

sinisterpentatonic said:

I pulled the Strength Card:


Physical force and domineering manners are not needed to exert control over a situation. This card represents the exertion of will with confidence, respect and love. One moves silently and resolutely toward their goal under a starry sky which is symbolic of the sharpness of vision and of perseverence.

does the number 5 mean anything to you? That number came to mind and I pulled the card from the 5th cut of the deck.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

i'll take that card too. seriously, this captures me as a person and the way i operate. freaky!

and of course the number 5 means a lot to me, besides being my birth month it's also the exact number of notes in the pentatonic scale.

sinisterpentatonic said:

Now that you mention it, pent = 5 right, like a pentagram? I had no idea! yeah, 5 came vividly to the front of my mind. That's how I pulled your card

Mach said:

can I co - ? This is my first psychic tag team

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[Edited 9/1/09 13:07pm]

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: