posted September 06, 2011 05:19 PM            

My confidence got a hit when I was in a faith crisis regarding divination and threw everything I had of my cards and "manuals" away, and it seems to not have recovered since when I read for others.

For some reason, for myself, I have never been able to really interpret the cards and I often feel that the cards I draw for myself are always off.

This brings me to why I ask this question: I was thinking of offering small readings in the personal readings section as a means of practice and getting feedback, but... I usually had a good feel of the person sitting across me, I always let them cut the cards too to give some of their energy, but for on-line I'm kind of scared that it will be the same as for myself: totally no connection and off cards.

So how would anyone go about avoiding this? I have heard of meditating or going in the "zone" (in alpha, or something, if I remember correctly), but those are very hard for me. I'm not sure if a picture would work because it's a still which usually does not depict the person as they currently are.

What methods work for you and why is this? And, what would you prefer to suggest I try?

posted September 07, 2011 12:37 AM            

I only use Lenormand cards, so that's only 36 cards I have to worry about. Still, it would be good to practice on giving emotion to the cards. Thanks again

posted September 07, 2011 03:40 AM            

1) i started with daily draws. 2 cards each day. and look up in the book. if it matches anything from my day, i assign my own meanings. if it still doesn't make sense then check the directions of people or pictures (clouds or scythe etc). it usually gives some info

2) when you are comfortable, start drwing three cards. then read in combo. 1st+2nd, 2nd+3rd. 2nd card is the center around which the situation revolve.

3) Now i draw 5 for my daily draws. they usually confuse me more, so i'm thinking of going back to three. it worked for me for many weeks.

4)don't rush into 9 cards or Grand Tableau unless you are really confident.

honestly speaking i have found Treppner's course really useful for combinations and for basic technique too.

Its available here
http://www.treppner-kartenlegen.de/index.php?id=189

posted September 07, 2011 05:52 AM            

You're right about the not rushing into grand tableau. I used to do readings with that spread but that is exactly the spread I find I have the most trouble with at the moment, even though my common sense urges me that I've done it before so why shouldn't I be able to do it now?

I was thinking of practicing on here with 3 cards only though, grand tableau is too time consuming to interpret. Since it is really where I should start at the moment (the meanings of the cards singled out is no problem, although I could meanwhile try to practice with two ) I might as well just go and do it. With the added disclaimer that it is purely practice and should not necessarily be considered a genuine reading!

Leaves me now is how to focus on people when they are on line rather than sitting across from me. I'm kind of apprehensive about asking for pictures.

posted September 07, 2011 07:10 PM            

I've read on here for people before and what I do is, have the laptop in front of me with their thread open.
I sort of stare at their words for awhile, because their words, their writing contains energy.

posted September 09, 2011 05:39 AM            

Randall: I just saw that signature of yours. LOL! Good one!