posted April 13, 2013 01:34 AM            

I did a 6 card past,present, and future spread. These cards were the final two.

Any other thoughts on this combination?

posted April 13, 2013 01:40 AM            

Edit: sometimes it can also point out a secret affair that takes place behind closed doors. It's not out in the open. But if it was a 'secret affair' I would expect to see another queen there. Like the queen of pents or wands.

Or (last one, then I'll stop): not being able to share the feelings with the other person in the reltionship, 'feeling alone together'.

posted April 13, 2013 07:48 AM            

But, just looking at the cards, I can also see this outcome relating to what you meant because those interpretations are very literal! The guy is at rest and the woman is content with her emotions. Yes, I agree they really are inward cards.

Twirl, you always have a few ways of reading cards!! LOL.

posted April 13, 2013 03:30 PM            

I did get The Hierophant as a clarification card....

We talked about this one in the other thread about the tarot game.

posted April 14, 2013 03:10 AM            

For the cards: Have they been together long? It looks like a pattern that they have developed between them (hierophant). Mostly where she is putting in the loving & caring and where he just 'gets taken care of'. If the 4 of swords is indeed him, he is not that much emotionally involved in the relationship. Not giving her that much in return. I'm not saying that it will be a split, because of the hierophant ("it is the way it is/it is supposed to be"). Ergo: they probably continue this way. Does she feel loved enough by him? How's the s/x? It does feel rather 'settled'/, but not so much taking place on a passionate 'psychical level'.

-still I would have to see the whole spread and the exact question though -

posted April 14, 2013 03:27 AM            

Giving feelings some thought..still waters, still emotions maybe being passive , meditating..thinking deeply

posted April 14, 2013 03:55 AM            

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Originally posted by EmpressMendez:
Healing words, nursing wounds/emotions. These two cards together seem rather peaceful to me. "Restoring peace"

Something like that

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posted April 14, 2013 10:31 AM            

First, I should have mentioned these people are not a relationship! However, this question was regarding the possibility of having one. I am trying to be very objective about this, since I am close to the situation.

I do really like your interpretations and giving me the different sides to the situation.

The one thing that stuck out at me was that there is a peace and tranquility here. The Hierophant is giving the sign for peace, the word "PAX" (peace) is written in the stained window on the 4 of swords--and the the Queen is sitting tranquility by the ocean. So, overall, I feel like this is a tranquil situation. Plus just looking at the environment--each person feels safe. Perhaps each person will come to terms with their emotions about the other.

Here was the whole reading:

Past: The emperor, 5 of cups
Present: 7 of pentacles, The fool
Future: 4 of swords, queen of cups, the hierophant

posted April 14, 2013 01:14 PM            

My emotions have been wrapped up in this for a long time and I want to see the situation rationally.

posted April 14, 2013 01:40 PM            

In that case I go for post 1/option 1, ;-): 'putting the emotions to rest' and I'm adding 'the ability to look at the situation from a higher perspective' & empress her: 'being at peace again'.

Is this related to the wands-pair?

EDIT (again, whoops ;-) ) And was that the "Mr. Emperor" that showed all the time in the other thread also??

posted April 14, 2013 02:37 PM            

I need a professional reading done I think. LOL.

posted April 14, 2013 02:48 PM            

And thanks for being willing to answer the publishing question. Say you had a book deal (published when finished), but the publisher cannot pay an amount in advance. What percentage on actual sales would then be a wise one to negotiate?
Thanks in advance

posted April 14, 2013 03:14 PM            

Hmmm, no advance on the book at all?! Is this an independent publisher? That is such a good question! A book agent would be able to negotiate and say right off the bat! Are you writing something specifically for them? It's not a work for hire is it?

I'm not sure about the percentage, but I can say that rights are going to be important! I would ask for a cut of electronic rights and rights abroad as well in case they go that route. Also, ask for specific rights regarding whether it paperback/hardback as well.

Usually royalties are based on how many copies sold as well during the books first run.

Let me look this up......Author's guild website is saying 10% based on a 5,000 print
run: http://www.authorsguild.org/services/legal-services/improving-your-book-contract/. Specifically it says, "Base your royalties on the suggested retail list price of the book, not on net sales income earned by your publisher."

posted April 14, 2013 03:51 PM            

Sometimes I'm like...OK, go back and delete that. This whole thread embarrasses me actually. LOL.

All the stuff I mentioned before should be spelled out in the contract anyway at least by the publishers. If they want to make money, they need to figure out how to do that, b/c that is why they are in business. You don't have to do it, just make sure its in there b/c you should get money for your work!

I know about the agents--doesn't that sound so elitist? LOL. But, they know about what is really fair and can advocate. But there are plenty of people who wheel and deal for themselves--which it sounds like you can do! How great to have something published! That is a dream I have also.

About the reading offer, I don't even know what to ask anymore. All I know is this started a year and half ago, and really got...emotional for me in October. I was really surprised by all of this. I wasn't looking for it that is for sure. But now it's with me. If you'd like to throw down some cards, that would be Ok. Maybe a different perspective would help?

posted April 14, 2013 04:04 PM            

And thanks, I'll just study the contract they give me and hand it over to 'lawyer-friend', lol.
Oh how I wish agents were common though. Sounds bliss!!!

And yes, I'll draw some cards for you. Will be in the morning. I can do a relationship dynamics spread, even though you are not together and see if that sheds some light. And some additional cards for 'best action'? Perhaps that helps a bit. Do you have an initial for him?

Do I understand correctly you two have been together for a while? Some additional info would help. You can edit it out later I'll keep an eye on the thread.

posted April 14, 2013 04:59 PM            

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Originally posted by littlecloud:
Maybe in that case, there will be a permanent cooling of the emotions of someone doesn't speak up?

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posted April 15, 2013 11:49 AM            

Bye