“Tarot of the Masters” READING
Posted on October 10, 2008
The question posed is about the development of the Tarot Career of the creator of the Tarot of the Masters deck, James Ricklef. I think that the mini Celtic cross will provide a short term answer and describe influences that can manifest over the next 3 months or so.
I do not think this layout will give a long range reading like the full 10 card Celtic cross. Even if all the 10 cards were used the time frame is generally 6-8 months. If the Ace of Pentacles (a season card) were to appear, it would indicate the fall season of 2009. In that case the reading can take up to a year to manifest. Aces are also a starting point.
There are no Aces in this layout. Does this mean there is no time frame involved? My feeling on this is the starting points have already begun which involve the Cups and Wands suit cards. Cups and Wands amplify the energies belonging to these suits. There is a lot of intellectual passion within James. There are no swords or pentacles within these 6 cards. It is obvious the rewards will come with minimal hardships.
The reading I will do is for learning purposes and I will interpret the imagery of the cards in relation to the general question. I will try and avoid the traditional meanings of the cards up to a point. It will be interesting to see how this reading unfolds.
Starting with Card 1, the 2 of wands -state of condition or emotional focus.
In the image of the card we see 2 wrestlers. What I find interesting in this card is the top of the head of one of the wrestlers. A grey circle-subconscious knowledge. My feeling on this scene is this circle representing the head is an inner goal which will require some effort to maintain or balance.
If you really look at this card you can see the silhouette of a third being not fully formed in the center. This form is new thoughts and ideas regarding James’ career direction.
He wants to move ahead and needs to open up the opportunities dictated to him by his gut feelings. There is no room for doubt, now.
