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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:06:38 GMT -5
Instructions for Sixteen Card Spread 1. Lay out the spread as diagrammed. 2. Begin the reading with Card Number 1. This card represents the primary concern and present situation. 3. Cards 2 and 3 should be read next. These cards give further information into the primary question. They also give insight into personality aspects, especially if one or both cards are Major Arcana cards. 4. Cards 14, 10, and 6 (in that order) should be read next. These cards give background information; how the situation evolved. 5. Cards 7, 11, and 15 (in that order) are read next. These cards show the influence of others on the situation. 6. Cards 4, 8, and 12 (in that order) are read next. They show the direction of progress in the situation. They should be read with reference to cards 7, 11, and 15. The direction of progress towards change is indicated if at least two of the cards in set 7, 11, and 15 and two of the cards in set 4, 8, and 12 are Minor Arcana Cards. However, if more than one card in either set is a Major Arcana card, then the situationwill definitely progress in the direction shown. A majority of Major Arcana cards in these two sets symbolize that no alternative action may be taken. 7. Cards 13, 9, and 5 (in that order) are read next. These cards show alternate possibilities, if any. NOTE: If the card set 4, 8, and 12, or the card set 7, 11, and 15 consist primarily of the Major Arcana, the card set 13, 9, and 5 will indicate how the outcome may be mitigated or assisted.www.tryskelion.com/16card.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:07:33 GMT -5
The Seven Card Ellipse Spread This spread is good for asking about a project. The basic question that will be answered is "What is to be done?" 1. Shuffle the cards and fan them out in front you, face down. 2. Draw seven cards. Do not turn them face up. 3. Shuffle these seven cards and lay them out as shown in the diagram on the preceding page. 4. Turn them over, one by one. InterpretationPosition One: Represents the past, or that which is ending Position Two: Represents the present Position Three: Represents the future, or that which is beginning Position Four: Represents the path to take; what to do Position Five: Represents helpful or harmful outside influences Position Six: Represents hopes and fears Position Seven: Represents the final outcome www.tryskelion.com/7card.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:08:39 GMT -5
The Astrological Spread Card 1 -- Aries Represents mood, disposition, and current problems Card 2 -- Taurus Represents the financial situation Card 3 -- Gemini Represents travel and communication Card 4 -- Cancer Represents home life, siblings and parents Card 5 -- Leo Represents pleasures Card 6 -- Virgo Represents health Card 7 -- Libra Represents partnerships and marriages Card 8 -- Scorpio Represents inheritances and deaths Card 9 -- Sagittarius Represents philosophy, religion, education, and dreams Card 10 -- Capricorn Represents career Card 11 -- Aquarius Represents friends Card 12 -- Pisces Represents burdens, restrictions, and secret fears Each card is read and interpreted on its own, without reference to the surrounding cards. For a more in-depth reading, deal four cards per each position and read from within each block. The cards may be dealt either four-at-a-time per position, or by following the diagram four times around, whichever seems correct at the time.www.tryskelion.com/astrological.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:10:08 GMT -5
The Cabalistic Spread This layout is designed to give an overall picture of a situation. It includes the past, present, and future circumstances, as well as the feelings and attitudes of the people involved in the situation. Any question posed with this spread must be general in nature. This is NOT an answering spread. * Card 4 is placed on top of the Significator. It represents the individual's state of mind. This card should be read BEFORE the other cards. * Cards 13, 12, and 11 should be read next (starting at 13). This card set gives the influences of the past three months on this situation. Card 13 is considered to be the farthest away in time. * Cards 1, 2, and 3 should be read next (beginning with 1). This card set symbolizes present circumstances. * Cards 10, 9, and 8 should be read next (starting with 10). These cards represent future circumstances. Card 8 is considered to be the farthest away in time. * Cards 5, 6, and 7 should be read next. These cards represent the feelings of other people involved in the situation. These cards often contrast with the information in Card 4. NOTEThere are three ways to read this layout, and the spread should be read all three ways. * Reading the circumstances upon their own merits, card by card. * Read the spread in light of the feelings of others. * Contrasting the above with the attitude of the individual. When the layout is read in each of the three ways, it produces a good, accurate picture of a situation. You will be surprised at how the 'feeling' of the reading changes as you approach it from each of these different angles.
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:14:41 GMT -5
The Celtic Cross Spread]
Significator: This is the first card laid on the table, chosen from the four-stack cut as previously defined. Card 1 lays on top of the Significator. Card 1: Represents the situation as it is now. Card 2: Represents what is crossing the situation, for good or bad. Card 3: Represents the basis of the question. Card 4: Represents the past. It could be either the distant past that is influencing the situation, or a situation that is currently passing away. Card 5: Represents what crowns and could possibly come into being, i.e., an alternative course of action. Card 6: Represents the near future. If Cards 5 and 6 are complementary, Card 5 does not represent an alternate path, but strengthens the probability of Card 6. Card 7: Represents negative emotional/personality aspects that are influencing the situation; i.e., "what holds him back." Card 8: Represents the influence of significant others upon the situation. Card 9: Represents the clients deepest hopes/fears about the situation. Card 10: Represents the final outcome.
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:18:47 GMT -5
The Clarification Spread
1. Shuffle the cards and cut them into two piles. The pile on your left represents the passive, emotional side. The pile on your right represents the active, intellectual side. 2. Shuffle the left stack again. Lay the top card in Position 2, and the bottom card in Position 3. 3. Shuffle the right stack again. Lay the top card in Position 1, and the bottom card in Position 4. Interpretation 1. The card in Position 1 shows the actual basis of the question; what is really going on. 2. The card in Position 2 shows what you are open to. It shows the people, events, and energies that you are attracting. 3. The card in Position 3 shows what you are outwardly expressing to others. It shows your influence on your environment. 4. The card in Position 4 shows the answer. It shows the way in which the problem can be overcome, or suggests a way around it. III-Dignified cards in this position show the possible end of a negative condition or attitude. www.tryskelion.com/clarify.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:22:04 GMT -5
The Daily Spread 1. Determine which card will represent the current month. Lay it, dignified, on the left side of the table. 2. Determine which card will represent the current day. Lay it, dignified, on the opposite side of the table. 3. Lay out the cards according to the diagram above. 1. Cards 11 through 13 represent events leading up to the day in question. They should be read bottom to top (Card 13 to Card 11). 2. Cards 1 through 3 represent events of the morning of the day in question. These three cards should be read from left to right (Card 1 begins). 3. Cards 5 through 7 represent events of the afternoon of the day in question. They should be read from right to left (begin with Card 7 and end with Card 5). 4. Cards 8 through 10 represent the evening of the day in question, and should be read top to bottom (begin with card 8 and end with card 10). 5. Card 4 serves a dual purpose. It shows the outcome of any special project that might be under consideration it also is the general "tone-of-the-day" card. This card must be read on its own merits and according to Dignity. It is important to realize that an Ill-Dignified card in this position DOES NOT necessarily mean that a project will turn out badly, or that it will be a rotten day. Some cards are better aspected when they ARE Ill-Dignified. This Spread is useful for answering specific questions about settled future events like parties, job interviews, etc. NOTE: This Spread is NOT useful for every day interpretation. Day-by-Day interpretation using this spread will only cause confusion.www.tryskelion.com/daily.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:23:56 GMT -5
The Planetary Answering Spread
[/i] Card 1 (Place of the Moon) Matters of the home Card 2 (Place of Mercury) Matters of business, skill, or deceit Card 3 (Place of Venus) The love life Card 4 (Place of Mars) Matters of enmity or adversity Card 5 (Place of Jupiter) Matters of gain, expansion, and acquisition Card 6 (Place of Saturn) Matters of general restriction and intellectual deliberation Card 7 (Place of Mercury) The Answer Card This layout is used primarily as an Answering Spread. It does, however, give a good overall picture of the current situation. Although at first glance this spread seems deceptively simple, but it you may find it actually more difficult to read than the others you find here. Following are some notes on how to interpret this layout. Card Number 2 holds an answer to the question, but this answer must be interpreted in light of the majority of cards in the spread. Every card in this Spread should be read on its own merits, relative to the definition of its placement. It should also be read in light of the majority of cards in the spread. The cards can be paired and read in juxtaposition. For example, the Moon position should be paired with the Sun position; Venus should be paired with Mars; and so on. NOTE: The reading from the viewpoint of the majority should ALWAYS be considered first. JUXTAPOSITION 1 & 4 -- Moon and Sun 3 & 5 -- Venus and Mars 6 & 7 -- Jupiter and Saturn Immediate future found in 2 Outcome found in 7 -- Mercury www.tryskelion.com/planetary.htm
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Post by KittyLane on Feb 26, 2007 21:29:27 GMT -5
The Thoth Spread
Card 1: Represents the client and the nature of the question. It also represents the primary influences upon the situation. A court card in this position refers to a dominant individual, influence, or personality trait affecting the situation. Cards 2 and 3: Read this combination with reference to Card 1. All three cards are keys to describing the nature of the situation and the personality of the individual. Cards 13, 9, 5 and 4, 8, 12: These two sets of cards indicate potential futures. * If the two sets compliment each other, the cards on the upper left are a development of the cards on the upper right. * If the two sets are in conflict, the cards on the Lipper right are the direction the individual will naturally follow. The cards on the upper left represent actions that could change the natural direction. Cards 6, 10, 14: This set indicates the psychological basis of the issue. Cards 7, 11, 15: This set shows the operation of forces beyond the individual's control (destiny or karma), and how he can adapt to them. They are personal advisory cards. NOTESPrinces and Queens often indicate actual men and women connected with the matter. Knights mean the coming or going of a matter in accordance with the direction the Knight faces. Princesses show ideas, thoughts, or opinions related to the subject. LOOK FOR A MAJORITY OF CARDS IN ONE SUITA majority of Wands indicates great energy, quarreling, or opposition. A majority of Cups indicates love, emotions, and pleasure, or intoxication. A majority of Swords indicates either intellectual matters or sickness, depression, trouble, and death. A majority of Pentacles indicates general business matters in general, possessions, and material success or failure. www.tryskelion.com/thothsprd.htmA majority of Trumps indicates higher forces at work, therefore, the individual is not fully in control of the situation. This majority is a strong indicator of spiritual or karmic matters. A majority of Court Cards indicates meetings, society and many people surrounding the individual or situation.
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