Question by Sam: Can you help me out with my tarot spread?
I guess this would be the right place for it, it can be apart of new age religion. Anyway…
Its a love reading, I’m in the mood for some. I think it looks pretty good, but I haven’t been doing serious readings for very long, so I wanted to consult someone else… it also just seems maybe too good to be true after such dry spells.
Okay my significator is the Ace of Cups, I think I understand this well 🙂
I was crossed by the Knight of Wands. I have no idea who this could be though, in its position it sounds as though its someone who’s already acting on my life. But there’s nobody I know right now with personality traits resembling this card, or any of its symbolic characteristics like for example being born under the sign of Aries. It still sounds promising though, since Aries is my Mars sign, i.e spirit and force in the outer world, animus and a male counterpart for a woman.
My crowning card was Strength. It sounds like I need to move with caution now. Wisdom, grace and control will be an important factor in how sucessful I will be.
The base of the matter was where it started to become more interesting, the High Priestess was there. Looks like there will be some spiritual or creative movement that plays a role in all of this, I’m a writer and will be going to some art openings and film festivals in the next few months so thats not surprising. But I also heard that the high priestess can represent a secret admirer, which might explain why I can’t see the Knight of Wands.
In passing is the four of cups, also unsurpising- like I said, things have been comfortable but run-of-the-mill, I’m ready for some action.
Now in the future influences position was the Page of Pentacles. I didn’t know how to interpet him (her actually, she’s a princess in the deck I used.) Whether this would take the form mainly as an enjoyable offering, or if a personality fitting the Page of Pentacles was going to become part of my life.
Position 7 of where I find myself, sounds like the latter. Temperence was there. At face value that seems to suggest a mixing together of different circumstances and attitudes. However, I felt like there was more behind it and felt a little stumped when I saw it, so this card I’d especially like someone to address.
The view others hold of me was the five of pentacles. I was a little surprised at receiving a card suggesting a threat to stability, even in a position that affected me less, as things have been going well for me over the last two months. I’m not rich or anything, but I’ve had a couple of unexpected windfalls and there are good prospects in my future. I might interpret this as someone who expresses concern for my welfare, and will offer to help me.
The hopes and fears position was filled by the King of cups. In the last six tarot readings I have done in a row over the past few months, using different types of spreads and asking different questions (if any at all, sometimes I let the cards do the talking and go far a simple three fates spread) the King of Cups has appeared every single time, always towards the end of the spread like now, often in a position of the future. I’m excited and curious, but am quite certain that this person has not appeared yet also.
The King of Cups is also always next to the card I received next, it was in the outcome poistion- The Lovers. That does bode well for starting a new relationship, but I don’t think its going to be as simple as it looks. The lovers is a card of duality, and often there is a choice between two ways of life when it appears. I understand the saying be careful what you wish for, am going to have to struggle between two different people or more? The Knight of Wands and the King of Cups. Maybe even the Page of Pentacles. Perhaps this is why I’ll need Strength?
Do any of you have some interesting insights to add?
P.S Needless to say, if you don’t believe in stuff like this no need to bother, unless you’re genuinely curious or interested.
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The Bible plainly states this fact ;Deu 11: 26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;
27 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day:
28 And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known
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Offhand, I would say your main problem in interpreting the cards seems to be that you expect most of the cards to symbolize people instead of situations or influences.
Here’s my take on your spread:
Crossed by the Knight of Wands – this symbolizes what stands in the way of you getting what you want. The Knight of Wands has to do with being attractive and charming, or perhaps a bit superficial. Perhaps you are not working very hard on appearing attractive to others? Or maybe you work too hard at it and come of as artificial? Since you have said you’ve had a humdrum dry spell, my guess would be that you’ve gotten a bit messy and need to spiff yourself up a little. Maybe buy yourself some nice clothes that you look good in.
High priestess as base – you want a woman, (I’m guessing), and you don’t have a clue who she would be, ie mysterious female.
Future influences position was the Page of Pentacles – This card often symbolizes making an effort to make your dreams a reality. Your going to need to put some effort into this. This possibly ties in with what I said earlier about spiffing yourself up a bit.
Where I find myself, Temperance – Temperance means what it says, being temperate, ie moderate. This is pretty boring, which is your current situation. To get out of where you are, you will probably need to be a bit less temperate. Take a chance on being more extreme, splashy, and fun.
The view others hold of me was the five of pentacles – Five of pentacles is the card of poverty. Maybe you are a person of means, but that doesn’t mean you look like it. Again, this ties in with making yourself look a bit better.
The hopes and fears position was filled by the King of cups – The King of Cups symbolizes understanding. Basically, what you really want is someone that can really understand you. Obviously, this is something good in a relationship. This desire may be causing you to “just be yourself” a little too much. You may feel that if you try to make yourself attractive, anyone you meet will just be superficially attracted to you. However, keep in mind that being attractive will help you attract more prospects. The more prospects you make contact with, the more chances you will have a finding someone you really click with. So, don’t be afraid to be more attractive, but be careful to be selective amongst the people you attract.
Ending with the Lovers is a good sign that this reading might actually be meaningful.
I might be way off the mark here, but this is my best guess.
Good luck.
I’m not sure I know more than you do but I might be able to add a different perspective.
I agree with the previous poster about interpreting court cards (not always people, can be events or qualities in you).
The Knight of Wands relates to passion, risk, adrenalin rush. As a challenge this might not be an actual person but your need/desire for a bit of a thrill and not a deep meaningful relationship.
The pages can also mean lessons or learning about a particular energy (Pentacles representing health, finances and security).
The five of pentacles can also represent insecurity or victim mentality.
As you say, The Lovers is also about choice.
If I have to hazard a guess about the overall meaning, I think it means that you need to choose between lust, passion, excitement and love.