For Ayda: Update

>> Monday, May 17, 2010


Ayda asked: Hey Stephanie, can you just pull one more card. I know 7 of swords sometimes can mean also to correct any mistakes (past) and continue.And we had plenty in the past.Thank you!

As you wish.

Clarification: XX Judgement - If there's a card of hope, this is it. Rebirth, reawakening, forgiveness, rejuvenation. It is the card of surprises.

Good luck.

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For Ayda: Relationship with Mark

>> Sunday, May 16, 2010


Ayda asked: i have a question for your tarot cards. Can you pleas give me an insight into my relationship with Mark. Thank you!

Alright, we'll see what we can see (remembering, of course, that this is all in fun). Note also that, especially with the past, I won't really know if it's you or Mark we're talking about. Update: OK, maybe I can.

Past - Queen of Swords - This is a card that speaks of female sorrow and strengths: separation or widowhood. The traits called for are elegance and intuition, strength, wisdom, calm and dignity, self-reliance. The fact that this card is all about the feminine traits argue that it is you, Ayda. A card for a strong woman grieving an earlier relationship.
Present - Page of Swords - This card sounds more like a male. Also in the suite of swords, this card speaks of authority and management but perhaps secret duties, perhaps more than meets the eyes. He has all the appearance of friendliness and intelligence, but his aims are vague, his way flexible. His mind is quick and discerning and he is independent and adventurous.

Future - Swords 7 - Swords can be an unforgiving suite where even the happier cards have an edge and this is your third one. Nor is it one of the happier cards. It's a card of plans and hopes, but little progress, perseverence but self-deceit. There are secrets here and someone is up to no good, with a breakdown possible.

Here's how I'd read the cards. You've come off one or more relationship that ended, relationships you grieved over. In comes someone new, someone who appeals, who is charming and intelligent, but also someone who doesn't give you the whole picture of himself. What isn't said, what isn't out into the open can doom your plans together, not only allowing you to think you have something different than you actually do but fool you into holding on to it far longer than you should.

Not saying the cards are right, but that's my impression from them. Sorry.

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For Anonymous: Drifting Friends Follow-up

>> Thursday, May 6, 2010


Anonymous said: hi ther.. thank you very much for your readings. yes, you are right. he is busy working currently with up coming projects, i forgotten to add sth last nite, the thing is, he is just fine with everyone but me, and he refused to speak to me. and i do not get in the way with his career as we have different types of career. this thing has been bothering me for quite a while. i am at lost of whats happening. is it possible that you can pull out some extra cards for the reason for his part of doing this? i really appreciate it. thank you.

Jeff King had some interesting ideas that hadn't occurred to me as a comment on the previous post you might want to consider. I have to admit, his possibilities hadn't crossed my mind.

Rather than do past/present/future, I pulled three cards to get a sense of the situation.

The first is II The High Priestess (reversed) - In the reversed position, this is a card that talks of selfishness, obfuscation, shallowness and conceit. It is not about rationality but rather reactions based on logical fallacies and one's own egocentricity.

The second is Wands III (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card is cold and stubborn, about superficiality and being self-centered, refusing support and potential career suffering.

And the third is IX The Hermit - This card speaks of withdrawal. In some cases, this might be for introspection or enlightenment, but, in this case, based on the other cards, I'd have to say it comes across more like protecting one's privacy and wanting to isolate for selfish reasons.

If these cards do represent your friend, my deck does not favor him much and is pretty consistently describing him as someone with high ambitions who just doesn't see you fitting into the life he aspires to. Either he thinks emotional entanglements would only be in the way of his plans or he doesn't think you'd further his interests in his pursuits.

The cards are not hopeful that things will work out.

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For Anonymous: Drifting Friends

>> Wednesday, May 5, 2010


Anonymous asked: i used to have this friend of the opposite sex whom i treasured a lot, and it was always fun to hang out with him, despite only knowing him at the beginning of this year. suddenly, he seems to be avoiding me, i tried asking him, but he just dismissed the issue as saying that he is busy. as time goes by, it gets more and more obvious, and i am at lost of what is the problem here. it all seems too weird.is it possible for you to find out about the main reason he is acting this way or if we will ever return to being friends again?

No promises, but I'll try. Let's see if the cards have insight.

Past - Cups VIII - Well, the cards seem to agree with you. This is a card of friendship, but also of pulling away and withdrawal. There is a possibility of self-pity noted here or futility, perhaps an over-fearful heart. No matter, there is a sense of imbalance here that may (or may not) have anything to do with your friendship, even though it's affecting it.

Present - The Wheel - This is a card of change, of evolution. Generally, I would say it bodes better than ill, an indication of good fortune, of things changing for the better: finding a solution, advancement, adaptation, acceptance. Since the question was focused on him and your relationship I'm hoping that you stand on the eve of a resolution that will answer your concerns. However, the change could mean a break in your relationship, destined for whatever reason.

Future - The Devil - Unfortunately, the card does not argue for happy change in the present. This card is all about selfishness and stagnation, greed and oppression. Which means, if your relationship becomes closer, it may not be healthy (I presume for you). Or, if it sunders, he will end up an unhappy person, chasing the sorts of things that don't lead to happiness.

I'll ask if there's any clarification on his current motives (though I have a suspicion) to see if they can help me pinpoint why he's drifting now.

Coins X - Material wealth and its pursuit. He is either working or looking for potential directions to get money into his life.

I don't know him, of course, and (as I've said many times), I'd warn anyone against taking an anonymous long distant reading as more than a curiosity (certainly not gospel), but my reading of the cards argues he is ambitious, has big plans, dreams of more for himself. For whatever reason, he thinks your friendship is "in the way" or inconvenient to those plans. If his vision doesn't include you, that might very well explain his reticence. Ambition is a fine thing, but, if it becomes all consuming, you can lose sight of what's really important. But, if that's his destiny, you might be happier in the long run not tied to him.

Sorry, I didn't find any happy outcomes.

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