posted November 20, 2011 03:12 PM            

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Originally posted by Hera:
Hope not! I managed to post my first spread for toptops, luckily I saved my readings on my pc, so I don't lose them. I don't want to open a new thread.

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posted November 20, 2011 03:14 PM            

1. What do you bring into the relationship?
Major Arcana XIX – Innocence

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The old man in this card radiates a childlike delight in the world. There is a sense of grace surrounding him, as if he is at home with himself and with what life has brought. He seems to be having a playful communication with the praying mantis on his finger, as if the two of them are the greatest friends. The pink flowers cascading around him represent a time of letting go, relaxation and sweetness. They are a response to his presence, a reflection of his own qualities.
The innocence that comes from a deep experience of life is childlike, but not childish. The innocence of children is beautiful, but ignorant. It will be replaced by mistrust and doubt as the child grows and learns that the world can be a dangerous and threatening place. But the innocence of a life lived fully has a quality of wisdom and acceptance of the ever-changing wonder of life.

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You bring your own innocence, as the card suggests, approaching him with an open mind and heart, with curiosity and trust.

2. What the Cancer brings into this relationship?
King of Water – Healing

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It is a time when the deeply buried wounds of the past are coming to the surface, ready and available to be healed. The figure in this card is naked, vulnerable, open to the loving touch of existence. The aura around his body is full of light, and the quality of relaxation, caring and love that surrounds him is dissolving his struggle and suffering. Lotuses of light appear on his physical body, and around the subtle energy bodies that healers say surround each of us. In each of these subtle layers appears a healing crystal or pattern.

When we are under the healing influence of the King of Water we are no longer hiding from ourselves or others. In this attitude of openness and acceptance we can be healed, and help others also to be healthy and whole.

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posted November 20, 2011 03:15 PM            

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The powerful and authoritative figure in this card is clearly the master of his own destiny. On his shoulder is an emblem of the sun, and the torch he holds in his right hand symbolizes the light of his own hard-won truth. Whether he is wealthy or poor, the Rebel is really an emperor because he has broken the chains of society's repressive conditioning and opinions. He has formed himself by embracing all the colors of the rainbow, emerging from the dark and formless roots of his unconscious past and growing wings to fly into the sky. His very way of being is rebellious--not because he is fighting against anybody or anything, but because he has discovered his own true nature and is determined to live in accordance with it. The eagle is his spirit animal, a messenger between earth and sky. The Rebel challenges us to be courageous enough to take responsibility for who we are and to live our truth.

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4. Will he be happy with you?
Major Arcana XIII – Transformation

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The central figure in this card sits atop the vast flower of the void, and holds the symbols of transformation--the sword that cuts through illusion, the snake that rejuvenates itself by shedding its skin, the broken chain of limitations, and the yin/yang symbol of transcending duality. One of its hands rests on its lap, open and receptive. The other reaches down to touch the mouth of a sleeping face, symbolizing the silence that comes when we are at rest.

This is a time for a deep let-go. Allow any pain, sorrow, or difficulty just to be there, accepting its "facticity". It is very much like the experience of Gautam Buddha when, after years of seeking, he finally gave up knowing there was nothing more that he could do. That very night, he became enlightened. Transformation comes, like death, in its own time. And, like death, it takes you from one dimension into another.

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posted November 20, 2011 03:16 PM            

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The figure in this card is completely relaxed and at ease in the water, letting it take him where it will. He has mastered the art of being passive and receptive without being dull or sleepy. He is just available to the currents of life, with never a thought of saying "I don't like that," or "I prefer to go the other way."

Every moment in life we have a choice whether to enter life's waters and float, or to try to swim upstream. When this card appears in a reading it is an indication that you are able to float now, trusting that life will support you in your relaxation and take you exactly where it wants you to go. Allow this feeling of trust and relaxation to grow more and more; everything is happening exactly as it should.

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This is the Ace of Cups from the regular Tarot. I think you should definitely give the Cancer a chance, but you should try not to force matters, approach him with the innocence suggested above, try not to impose your views or expectations (learn from the lesson the Taurus taught you), but rather go with the flow, let this relationship take its time and its own course. Be approachable and flexible and it will go very well. This is a wonderful card to have as an outcome!

posted November 20, 2011 03:19 PM            

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Originally posted by anongrl10:
I agree, it's not practical for a reading thread to take it to a completely new place.
Does it look like stabilized now?
All these posts were for ONE reading?! WOW!
Kudos for your patience!

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posted November 20, 2011 03:27 PM            

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Originally posted by Ceridwen:
Hera,

I don´t want to be greedy.
It was more me joking than really asking for another reading.
But now that you put it like this, I feel seriously tempted.

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posted November 20, 2011 03:37 PM            

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Originally posted by zarea:
These cards are gorgeous indeed! I'm so glad I made it in time to get a reading but it's great to read your reading of other people's questions too Hera.
Hopefully they won't keep disappearing.

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posted November 20, 2011 03:40 PM            

I do hope I made it the cut for a reading too!

My question is about my Aries/Taurus Cusp BF of 3 months. We come from very different worlds, live today in similar circles, yet find so many things in common. I need to balance this with the fear of rejection streak we share, along with a dash of stubbornness both. (its all good, but a few warts we share indeed) He's not a very relationship talk kind of guy (are any?) He shows me though that he wants me in his life...just a bit strained given the circumstances. Due to a 2 week illness he has had, we slipped off our "high" and are tiptoeing back to the level we were at.

I am looking for love after a rough marriage. He too has been searching for love, and tried marriage twice (burned both times). He craves commitment & is family oriented.

Big question overall - Is he "the one" for me? And am I for him? Will our love last?

posted November 20, 2011 03:49 PM            

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Originally posted by Hera:
Ceri, what is your question?

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posted November 20, 2011 04:23 PM            

Pixie, I did a spread called “Letting go” for you. Let me know if it is clear enough, if not I will try a different spread called “Will I find true love?”

1. Your current position
Queen of Rainbows: Flowering

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The Queen of Rainbows is like a fantastic plant that has reached the apex of its flowering and its colors. She is very sexual, very alive, and full of possibilities. She snaps her fingers to the music of love, and her zodiac necklace is placed in a way that Venus lies over her heart. The sleeves of her garment contain an abundance of seeds, and as the wind blows the seeds will be scattered to take root where they may. She is not concerned whether they land on the soil or on the rocks--she is just spreading them everywhere in sheer celebration of life and love. Flowers fall on her from above, in harmony with her own flowering, and the waters of emotion swirl playfully beneath the flower on which she sits.
You might feel like a garden of flowers right now, showered with blessings from everywhere. Welcome the bees, invite the birds to drink your nectar. Spread your joy around for all to share.

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2. Why should you let go and move on?
Knight of Rainbows – Slowing down

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The Knight of Rainbows is a reminder that, just like this tortoise, we carry our home with us wherever we go. There is no need to hurry, no need to seek shelter elsewhere. Even as we move into the depths of the emotional waters, we can remain self-contained and free from attachments. It is a time when you are ready to let go of any expectations you have had about yourself or other people, and to take responsibility for any illusions you might have been carrying. There is no need to do anything but rest in the fullness of who you are right now.
If desires and hopes and dreams are fading away, so much the better. Their disappearance is making space for a new quality of stillness and acceptance of what is, and you are able to welcome this development in a way you have never been able to before. Savor this quality of slowing down, of coming to rest and recognizing that you are already at home.

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posted November 20, 2011 04:23 PM            

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Now is the moment to be a bungee jumper without the cord! And it is this quality of absolute trust, with no reservations or secret safety nets, that the Knight of Water demands from us. There is a tremendous sense of exhilaration if we can take the jump and move into the unknown, even if the idea scares us to death. And when we take trust to the level of the quantum leap, we don't make any elaborate plans or preparations. We don't say, "Okay, I trust that I know what to do now, and I'll settle my things and pack my suitcase and take it with me." No, we just jump, with hardly a thought for what happens next. The leap is the thing, and the thrill of it as we free-fall through the empty sky. The card gives a hint here, though, about what waits for us at the other end--a soft, welcoming, yummy pink, rose petals, juicy...c'mon!

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4. Your long-term outlook (3-12 months)
9 of Water – Laziness

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This gentleman clearly thinks he's got it made. He sits in his big over-stuffed chair, wearing his sunglasses, shaded by his umbrella, with his pink slippers and his piña colada in his hand. He doesn't have the energy to get up and do anything because he thinks he's done it already. He hasn't yet turned to see the mirror cracking around him on his right, a sure sign that the place he thinks he's finally arrived at is about to shatter and dissolve before his very eyes.
The message this card brings is that this poolside resort is not your final destination. The journey isn't over yet, as that white bird flying into the vastness of the sky is trying to show. Your complacency might have arisen from a real sense of achievement, but now it's time to move on. No matter how fuzzy the slippers, how tasty the piña colada, there are skies upon skies still waiting to be explored.

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posted November 20, 2011 04:24 PM            

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The old man in this card radiates a childlike delight in the world. There is a sense of grace surrounding him, as if he is at home with himself and with what life has brought. He seems to be having a playful communication with the praying mantis on his finger, as if the two of them are the greatest friends. The pink flowers cascading around him represent a time of letting go, relaxation and sweetness. They are a response to his presence, a reflection of his own qualities.
The innocence that comes from a deep experience of life is childlike, but not childish. The innocence of children is beautiful, but ignorant. It will be replaced by mistrust and doubt as the child grows and learns that the world can be a dangerous and threatening place. But the innocence of a life lived fully has a quality of wisdom and acceptance of the ever-changing wonder of life.

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6. What you need to do to prepare for this new love?
9 of Fire – Exhaustion

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This is the portrait of one whose whole life energy has been depleted in his efforts to keep fueling the enormous and ridiculous machine of self-importance and productivity. He has been so busy "keeping it all together" and "making sure everything runs smoothly", that he has forgotten to really rest. No doubt he can't allow himself to be playful. To abandon his duty for a trip to the beach could mean the whole structure might come tumbling down.

The message of this card is not just about being a workaholic, though. It is about all the ways in which we set up safe but unnatural routines for ourselves and, by doing so, keep the chaotic and spontaneous away from our doors. Life isn't a business to be managed, it's a mystery to be lived. It's time to tear up the time-card, break out of the factory, and take a little trip into the uncharted. Your work can flow more smoothly from a relaxed state of mind.

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posted November 20, 2011 04:28 PM            

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Originally posted by Ceridwen:
Hmm, maybe you could do a reading for me on the gentleman we talked about in our mail exchange this morning? You know the one I dreamed you were doing a weird tarot spread on?

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posted November 20, 2011 04:41 PM            

BTW I am clearly awaiting the equivalent cards of

5 of cups
7 of cups - definitely!
8 of cups
the hanged man
the hermit
the moon
and probably the 10 of swords and/ or 9 of swords

and not one pentacle card,e xcept perhaps the 5 of pentacles.

posted November 20, 2011 04:52 PM            

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Originally posted by Ceridwen:

In short I expect the cards to spell traumatic disaster through delusional daydreaming.

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posted November 21, 2011 06:19 AM            

You have invested so much time in it - THANK YOU again!

I have really, really hard time letting go -now the Taurus but as rule whatever, I do perceive it as defeat, as not succeeding to make the whatever it is work. I am aware of this problem I have and am trying to mend it. But I have very hard time doing so!

posted November 21, 2011 09:00 AM            

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Originally posted by zarea:
HI Hera,

I think for once I am among the first querents.
Thanks for offering the readings
My question How should I proceed with my ex? How does he feel about me? if that can be answered through tarot. we have a child, but live long distance. Maybe I should add that I kind of have made a decision regarding him already (a previous reading got ACE OF SWORD) as I cannot just get him out of my life and we both recognize that we want one another just not the same things in life. Am I on the right path then is my ultimate question.

Thank you I hope the background helps and I look forward to your answer.

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posted November 21, 2011 09:04 AM            

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Originally posted by toptops:
Wow, Hera! I need to reread this again to grasp it fully. It was so beautiful, I was just impatiently scrolling down anxcious to see what card is next.

You have invested so much time in it - THANK YOU again!

I have really, really hard time letting go -now the Taurus but as rule whatever, I do perceive it as defeat, as not succeeding to make the whatever it is work. I am aware of this problem I have and am trying to mend it. But I have very hard time doing so!

Once again you have my Gratitude and may all the best come to you!

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Toptops, I understand better than you think. It took me 3 years to get over a Taurus (me having Taurus Venus...). I also took it as a personal failure, that I didn't make it work, but you know what honey, there are two people in a relationship. It is not just your fault it ended, you both probably made mistakes. Recognize yours with an open mind, don't judge yourself harshly for the break-up. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, things just don't go our way and we must accept them as such... Forgive and try to move on. And give the Cancer dude a chance.

Goodluck!

posted November 21, 2011 10:32 AM            

May I have a reading please?

If ok with you, I'd like to ask about me and my ex-bf (not the current enigma). I am still friends with him and friends with his wife too. I just want to check what the subconscious feelings are between us and maybe even his wife. Just want to check that it is safe to maintain the friendship or not (checking if anyone is harboring any uncomfortable/undesirable feelings for the friendships).

posted November 21, 2011 12:56 PM            

Hi, Ceri, for you and your gentleman I did a spread called “The Sacred Relationship reading”, designed by Nicki Scully and Linda Star Wolf.

1. Khnum - This card describes who you are at present, and the internal and external structures of your life.
9 of Water – Laziness

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This gentleman clearly thinks he's got it made. He sits in his big over-stuffed chair, wearing his sunglasses, shaded by his umbrella, with his pink slippers and his piña colada in his hand. He doesn't have the energy to get up and do anything because he thinks he's done it already. He hasn't yet turned to see the mirror cracking around him on his right, a sure sign that the place he thinks he's finally arrived at is about to shatter and dissolve before his very eyes.
The message this card brings is that this poolside resort is not your final destination. The journey isn't over yet, as that white bird flying into the vastness of the sky is trying to show. Your complacency might have arisen from a real sense of achievement, but now it's time to move on. No matter how fuzzy the slippers, how tasty the piña colada, there are skies upon skies still waiting to be explored.

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2. Horus - Who you are becoming in the lens of your focus, and where you are going with this relationship.
Major Arcana IV – The rebel

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The powerful and authoritative figure in this card is clearly the master of his own destiny. On his shoulder is an emblem of the sun, and the torch he holds in his right hand symbolizes the light of his own hard-won truth. Whether he is wealthy or poor, the Rebel is really an emperor because he has broken the chains of society's repressive conditioning and opinions. He has formed himself by embracing all the colors of the rainbow, emerging from the dark and formless roots of his unconscious past and growing wings to fly into the sky. His very way of being is rebellious--not because he is fighting against anybody or anything, but because he has discovered his own true nature and is determined to live in accordance with it. The eagle is his spirit animal, a messenger between earth and sky. The Rebel challenges us to be courageous enough to take responsibility for who we are and to live our truth.

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posted November 21, 2011 12:57 PM            

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When we carry a load of shoulds and shouldn'ts imposed on us by others we become like this ragged, struggling figure trying to make his way uphill. "Go faster, try harder, reach the top!" shouts the foolish tyrant he carries on his shoulder, while the tyrant himself is crowned with an imperious rooster. If life these days feels like just a struggle from the cradle to the grave, it could be time to shrug your shoulders and see what it feels like to walk without these characters on your back.

You have your own mountains to conquer, your own dreams to fulfill, but you will never have the energy to pursue them until you release yourself from all the expectations you've gathered from others but now think are your own. Chances are they exist only in your own mind, but that doesn't mean they can't weigh you down. It's time to lighten up, and send them on their way.

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Moment to moment, and with every step, the Fool leaves the past behind. He carries nothing more than his purity, innocence and trust, symbolized by the white rose in his hand. The pattern on his waistcoat contains the colors of all four elements of the tarot, indicating that he is in harmony with all that surrounds him. His intuition is functioning at its peak. At this moment the Fool has the support of the universe to make this jump into the unknown. Adventures await him in the river of life.

The card indicates that if you trust your intuition right now, your feeling of the 'rightness' of things, you cannot go wrong. Your actions may appear 'foolish' to others, or even to yourself, if you try to analyze them with the rational mind. But the 'zero' place occupied by the Fool is the numberless number where trust and innocence are the guides, not skepticism and past experience.

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The image is of Ananda, the cousin and disciple of Gautam Buddha. He was at Buddha's side constantly, attending to his every need for forty-two years. When Buddha died, the story is told that Ananda was still at his side, weeping. The other disciples chastised him for his misunderstanding: Buddha had died absolutely fulfilled; he should be rejoicing. But Ananda said, "You misunderstand. I'm weeping not for him but for myself, because for all these years I have been constantly at his side but I have still not attained." Ananda stayed awake for the whole night, meditating deeply and feeling his pain and sorrow. By the morning, it is said, he was enlightened.
Times of great sorrow have the potential to be times of great transformation. But in order for transformation to happen we must go deep, to the very roots of our pain, and experience it as it is, without blame or self-pity.

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