posted February 19, 2017 10:44 AM            

Basically, from the face down position and taking randomly from any part of the deck, I will lay out cards wherever it feels right and read once a picture has formed. No positions, no structured links.
It may not work, but should be interesting (and challenging) to try!

Let's call them Rain Readings.

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DISCLAIMER: If the reading doesn't apply in the present, please don't be concerned that this is in your future - it simply means that my experiment is not working!

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I will try this for the first 5 respondents.

posted February 19, 2017 11:02 AM            

There is what looks like a love triangle. A fair-headed male in a marriage with a fair or light brown-headed female. This female is very kind and helpful to a fault, and the male is a bit of a womaniser. He seems to be involved in an affair with a flame-haired woman. I think she is from his past, possibly a childhood sweetheart. Both people in this relationship have been presented with many romantic opportunities because they are both very attractive, but the married female appears to be very loyal and has at least once declined an offer from another male. The outcome of this venture is uncertain, however it's suggested that a conclusion approaches swiftly. There is much indecision on the part of the male and he is very focused on his individual needs, and it looks like there may be the birth of a child.

(not sure if ANY of that makes sense, I'm really pushing the limits of tarot with this exercise)

posted February 19, 2017 11:15 AM            

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Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
[b]Liliypad

There is what looks like a love triangle. A fair-headed male in a marriage with a fair or light brown-headed female. This female is very kind and helpful to a fault, and the male is a bit of a womaniser. He seems to be involved in an affair with a flame-haired woman. I think she is from his past, possibly a childhood sweetheart. Both people in this relationship have been presented with many romantic opportunities because they are both very attractive, but the married female appears to be very loyal and has at least once declined an offer from another male. The outcome of this venture is uncertain, however it's suggested that a conclusion approaches swiftly. There is much indecision on the part of the male and he is very focused on his individual needs, and it looks like there may be the birth of a child.

(not sure if ANY of that makes sense, I'm really pushing the limits of tarot with this exercise)

****Lilypad, please don't worry about this if it doesn't apply to you - this is not a reading of the future. If it doesn't apply, it is simply because my experiment doesn't work![/B]

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hey Voix, first of all thanks for the reading. but, in my case, I'm not really sure this applies. I'm only 20 so I'm not in any marriage. I am with a boy right now who we could consider a bit of a womanizer, but from what he has said to me, he is really loyal to me (he always spends his time with me, and if he does go out with friends he tends to say to me "X girls have approached me but that's it".

In any case, I would be the light brown haired woman, but I'm not really kind nor helpful, to be completely honest. Sometimes, but it's not in my essence lol

I don't really think this resonates, but hey who knows maybe this boy I'm with is actually seeing other girl lol

posted February 19, 2017 11:25 AM            

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Originally posted by lilypad18:
hey Voix, first of all thanks for the reading. but, in my case, I'm not really sure this applies. I'm only 20 so I'm not in any marriage. I am with a boy right now who we could consider a bit of a womanizer, but from what he has said to me, he is really loyal to me (he always spends his time with me, and if he does go out with friends he tends to say to me "X girls have approached me but that's it".

In any case, I would be the light brown haired woman, but I'm not really kind nor helpful, to be completely honest. Sometimes, but it's not in my essence lol

I don't really think this resonates, but hey who knows maybe this boy I'm with is actually seeing other girl lol

thanks anyways!

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Hi Lilypad - I am actually so glad this didn't resonate with you - I hate seeing anything like this in the cards!

This is actually really difficult to do. I suspect I am not advanced enough to do this yet, but thank you so much for helping me to try.

posted February 19, 2017 11:26 AM            

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Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
Hi Lilypad - I am actually so glad this didn't resonate with you - I hate seeing anything like this in the cards!

This is actually really difficult to do. I suspect I am not advanced enough to do this yet, but thank you so much for helping me to try.

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posted February 19, 2017 11:46 AM            

thank you for participating. All feedback is welcome, however, my gut is telling me that this experiment failed.

I do not think I am ready to read without structure as yet. Or I need far more practice.

posted February 19, 2017 12:45 PM            

Don't be hard on yourself, it's always nice and interesting to have some readings! In addition, try something new is great !!

Here is the part that could talk to me the most:

"Their relationship to each other is disinterested, but they protect each other fiercely, especially those who may attempt to enter into them. They may be looking for adventure together, and there may be a youngster who expects more attention than they receive. This young man is sharp and witty, and with a trick far beyond his years, but they may feel left out at this moment."

Without the cards you've thrown, I can't help you more for the interpretation and tell you if the cards are really interesting.
The two women I think aren't two women, I would have liked to see the characteristics of this couple ... No party either I think ... On the other hand if it was a wish or what could be that would be interesting ...

posted February 19, 2017 02:11 PM            

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Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
[b]Adimi

Someone is struggling to make a choice, they are firmly situated on the fence. It appears that they feel they need to choose between a business venture (or financial acquisition) and a relationship. There appear to be legal implications, but the outcome of these are positive. Indeed we have the Sun placed right there. There may be a male who attempts to influence this decision using manipulation or charm, but his influence is weak and transitory. The ship will come in and it will be above board. There may be a period of juggling resources and feelings of being limited, but also of flashes of inspiration, possibly even spiritual insight as a result of struggle.[/B]

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Voix,

I can relate to the "general theme" of the message, not sure that I can see how the choice between a business and a relationship can be applied in my life right now, though... But being on the fence, the influence of a charming manipulative male, flashes of inspiration from it... That I can see occurring.

posted February 19, 2017 02:13 PM            

It can take time for readings to become clear.

I'm kind of old school. Where readings are delivered in-depth and left to stew in the mind for a few days/weeks before any further readings are conducted.
Sadly, this doesn't seem to be how folks are reading these days.

I see members asking many questions and giving and receiving many readings, with no waiting period. I don't really understand this way of divination, it's not how I was taught. But, we are in the age of technology where everything is faster, and therefore, "slimmer".

posted February 19, 2017 04:04 PM            

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Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
[b]Dustib

Someone has been deceived. What they thought was a good thing turned out to be a devil in disguise. Secrets were revealed and they truly came as a shock. To the point that this person cannot see the value of what has been offered since,. Everything pales in comparison, but there is also fear to try and move out of the safe shell one has built. There is a holding onto resources, I wonder if part of the deception had anything to do with money also. A journey is pending, where victory lies at the end of a battle hard-won. patience is highlighted, as this is a process rather than a singular event.[/B]

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posted February 19, 2017 05:26 PM            

thank you for your feedbacks - very much - you have just made me realise something...
As you know, this was an experiment of method, so basically, I had no way of knowing how it would turn out.

When we read for people we expect the reading to be about them, and also when we receive one, however, both your readings seem to possibly pertain to others in your life - this is very interesting to me!

Perhaps this method casts the net very widely, and for that reason, for the querant to gain more information about *them*, it should be done as an in-depth reading only.

Certainly, those two teachers I saw use this method, would virtually go through an entire deck of cards. They were reading the *patterns* rather than positions. Thank you for helping me realise this!

We already do an element of this when we do, say, a Celtic cross - we cannot fully understand the present without considering the pat and future, just like we cannot understand the present without seeing it through the lens of the conscious and subconscious mind positions.

I may not have mastered this method, but you have helped me realise part of how it can function. I think when conducted and read in-depth, this would be like an entire life overview in terms of pattern, rather than position.

Don't know if I am making any sense to anyone here??

I truly hope no one feels let-down by the readings though and that I have wasted their time. It was all in the name of discovery, and I think we done it!

posted February 21, 2017 07:05 AM            

I read the answer you made to me

The old methods are certainly very interesting and finally it doesn't matter whether it's old or new, what's important is how to feel this in addition to what we choose and how we feel good with ...
I started reading here a little while ago, and what really stressed me most, and a little bit now, but I manage, is the speed at which you have to respond to a "conversation" Of reading during exchanges. I like to have time to feel the message of the cards, go into detail if I can, digest things and answer ...
In any case, I also read your answer to Dustib and Pixie, I think that the reading that you have done for me also concerns a person I know and that I feel close to ... So your readings may have been Readings messages for us about the people who are close to us ...
I think that globally the cards always come for a good reason, maybe it's us who don't always know how to read them, understand them so how they make sense.
Thank you for this "old-method" experience!

posted February 21, 2017 07:46 AM            

thank you for coming back to discuss this with me. I am glad I am not the only one who struggles with "speed-reading"!

Having tried this, I would much rather stick to as full a reading as time allows me when I respond to someone. I feel I personally can give a more quality reading this way, which is in-line with my ethics as a tarot reader. I believe in doing something right and to the best of my ability, even if it means I only help one as opposed to ten (Virgo Moon)!

Indeed, messages about others can often be more pertinent to our situation than messages purely about us, after-all, we do not live in a vacuum. But I do need more practice with this method and also need to set aside far more time for individual readings this way. If I try it again, I think I will request just one querant and really go for the jugular (Pluto cj. ASc.)!