open ended 4 card layout

I will use 4 cards from the Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten deck to illustrate an open ended 4 card layout.  There are no designations assigned to the spots.  They will be read like a sentence, linking one card with another resulting in a theme.

This type of layout is good when you want to just read the cards as is.  You can use more than 4 cards or as little as 2.  I believe that no matter how hard you focus on a question, you will not always select the cards to give you the answer that is connected to the original question.  Most of the time you do, but not every time.  I’m not sure why this happens but I think it is because a person may be thinking about one thing and have deeper feelings about something else.

These 4 cards will represent the present or current time leading into the near future.  The last card can be viewed as the outcome/result card.  In the example, we are dealing with a man and a woman.  I will read these cards as if it is a female who cast the reading.

You can look up the brief meanings for the entire deck under the header tab called  “zigeuner”

Sweetheart - the female doing the cards

Anger - the emotion she is feeling right now or will in a very short time

Lover - a male she is involved with

Death - conclusion, end, finalization, the outcome of the entire experience of the previous cards

Our main card for analysis is the Anger card.  Common sense dictates there is an argument involved or some conflict in communication.  The very in depth description can be downloaded  —->visit the direct link to  SCRIBD website.

That sounds way too easy doesn’t it.  Well maybe that is all it is, a “fight” which is sometimes normal for couples.  This “fight” is different, though.  The dynamics of the relationships will change dramatically. There will be an ending.  Most likely the female will know why this argument is happening or about to happen. Any plans that these two people did have will be cancelled temporarily.  If you wanted to at this point you could draw one more card to get a better idea why this fight is happening.  Place it across the Lover card. This new card will reveal to you what is on the Lover’s mind.  

The card crossing (clarification) is Merriment.  He could be thinking about the good time he had with someone else and this is why they are having heated words.  If the last card was a positive one (which it is not), Merriment would be read as the male being a peace loving individual who was easy going and who really did not want to argue.  Maybe the Sweetheart lady instigated it.  

Anger + Merriment= points to passion, intense emotions that come from a situation that gives much pleasure of the senses.  One of these people is having an affair or relations outside of the relationship.  The consequences of this affair will lead to an ending between the Sweetheart and Lover.  No matter what happened the relationship will never be the same.

Can it be salvaged?  We all know that in order for the birth of anything new, something dies. Yes, they can still be together if they forgive each other and rise above it.  And who can really do that when heightened emotions are involved.  Merriment suggests his thoughts are elsewhere.  He just wants to have fun and probably isn’t too seriously involved with the Sweetheart even if he is her husband.  

Other interpretations are possible & can be more specific when you do your own layout.

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Probable versus Outcome

The Celtic cross is one of the more popular layouts to use when asking the Tarot for guidance to a specific question.  Actually, any deck of cards can be placed in this spread.

Card #5 (above card #1) has been long associated with the Potential future.  This card will reveal to you what “might” happen in regards to your question based on the action or lack of action represented by Card #6 (to the right of card #1),  not shown in image.

I used to read Card #5 as the Distant Future card and that means the development after the manifestation of the Outcome card #10. As always it is a personal choice and for that matter the core positions vary considerably as well in the laying of the cards. The Staff cards (7, 8, 9, 10) have stayed pretty much the same except card #9 which traditionally represented hopes/fears but can also be read to be the immediate influence leading to the Outcome.

Crossing Influence card #2 - Does this card contain positive free flowing energy or is the energy withheld, stagnant or less positive?   Card #2 will reveal your opportunities or challenges in reaching the “answer” in card #10 - the Outcome.

There are many factors to consider when interpreting the Celtic cross. I think what is important is to follow some sort of guideline that you feel the most comfortable with.  This does not mean you can’t change your interpretation of the positions in the Celtic cross when you do another reading.  

Many readers, including myself believe that the cards will tell you what it is you need to know with respect to the question.  Sometimes the cards are way off and there is little sense to be made regarding the question.  In instances like this a more open approach is necessary such as a willingness to “look” at what you might be missing is so far as the lessons and principles of the cards, especially the Major Arcana.

*Often, it is not about what you are asking*

*it is about what you are not asking*

Interpretation of study layout…  …To Follow… 

4 of Wands -  Crossing card

This card would definitely be a good one because it indicates a victory of sorts.  There will be reason to celebrate or to feel as though you have made great progress in achievements.

 

 

3 of Swords- Crowning card.  Probable future.

This card shows a disappointment in some respects but more on an intellectual level.  The ego gets a beating and it feels as though it hurts but if you look closely at the 3 of swords in the layout, there is no dripping blood to signify a deep wound.  It is raining in the background and this can mean something might come up temporarily to create a setback.

When analyzing this position- card #6 should be studied.  The reason for this is because the 3 of swords is the result of the pending imminent circumstances which could lead to the manifestation of the disappointment.  

You can avert or bypass many situations by taking the advice of the cards especially if they appear negative in nature.  However, there is a thing called destiny.  And much of destiny is rooted in your subconscious.

9 of Pentacles - Outcome

Who wouldn’t want this as a result?  It implies abundance. When you have more than you can handle you can become emotionally attached to those “things”.  There is a strong suggestion that there will be a promising financially linked result. 

One important thing to remember is that even though the 3 of swords may come to pass it is only the stage before you step into the garden of abundance.  Many times in life a huge setback is not understood at the time but months later it all makes sense.  

The 9 of Pentacles is about relying on yourself.  There is both a positive and negative connotation to the previous statement.  Does this mean help from others is not forthcoming? Does it mean that you will have to count on just yourself?  

The crossing card shows a happy outcome but something will probably come up (3 of swords) that looks like a goal may not be achieved in the way one wants.  All indication is by the last card that the goal will be reached within the time frame designated prior to the laying of the cards.

What else could the 9 of pentacles suggest?  

The lady holds a  falcon.  Symbolically, this bird represents visions and wisdom. How badly do you want your goal?   The falcon has the reputation of one pointed focus & thus can kill at command.  How far will you go to get what you want? The lady in the garden did not get this garden by pure chance, she worked very hard (8 of pentacles previous card) and she had to learn many tools of the trade so to speak.  It all boils down to  life-tools.

The 9 of pentacles in it’s highest expression is all about  getting what you want.

Robin Wood Tarot illustrated to demonstrate the topic of the post & for it’s artistic symbolism.

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Gypsy Oracle Cards in layout

The block of 9 layout is a popular spread to use as well. No question is needed prior to shuffling and the cards will fall accordingly.
You should decide ahead of time what the rows and columns will mean. This layout can give quite extensive predictions (or forecasting -see Mary K. Greer’s article on this subject)  or it can give you a scan or overview of past, current and future. 

For the purpose of the study post, I will assign only the rows. However, I will reference combinations too.
ROW  #1 - recent past

DEATH, DESPAIR, MISFORTUNE

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ROW #2 - current

LOVER, ENEMY, HOUSE

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ROW #3 - pending future

CONVERSATION, FAITHFULNESS, GIFT

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Instead you could designate the columns with the same headings, it is entirely up to you. Also, crisscrossing the cards is common in the spread to give additional information.

It depends if you want to do an in-depth reading and if you are reading someone else I would suggest reading all the columns, rows and diagonals including the card combinations that fall together or separate.

Interpretation of this study layout is forthcoming.    

DEATH, DESPAIR, MISFORTUNE- Top row - the recent past.

At first glance these 3 cards speak of some disturbing situation that probably just happened.  It can be anything from a break up in a relationship to the loss of complete hope in regards to a situation.  The DESPAIR card depicts a man with a gun to his head.  Well at least he’s dressed for the occasion.   I think the point of this card is to emphasize the stupidity of how we sometimes over dramatize events in our lives. It’s like saying to yourself & not really meaning it, “I might as well just kill myself”.  It’s one of those off the cuff statements.  

Something did happen, though.  The DEATH card has brought a message of defeat and the MISFORTUNE card supports the theme speaking loud and clearly  ”if anything went wrong - it did”.  With any DEATH card there is the opportunity for rebirth.  The gun in the DESPAIR card can mean news.  The traditional European meaning for dreaming about a gun is “news”. If you hear the gun shot, the news is coming immediately and is surprising in nature.

I want to read the DESPAIR card as information that has been delivered with some serious consequences.  At this point scanning the other cards is a good idea.  What is this news about?  

LOVER, ENEMY, HOUSE - Middle row - current/now.

Here we gain more information regarding the preceding row.  Two valuable clues lie within the LOVER and the HOUSE cards.  If the person getting the reading is a female, the LOVER will represent her significant other and he will play a very important role in her life especially over the next few days or even weeks.  If it is a male seeking the advice of the cards - it is his card, and he is directly involved with the event(s).

The DEATH card above the LOVER card will tell you the female has just experience a major change in the dynamics of her relationship.  If a male, he is weighed down with a situation that has left him no choice but to  start anew or to think of other alternatives.  The ENEMY card warns of potential dangers in this new direction of events.  It also means that the female or male with have to be guarded in matters pertaining to the home (emotions).  

The MISFORTUNE card is above the HOUSE card and there is every indication this is about a family/home upset.  Well for a temporary time at least.  The feeling I get from the cards so far is that it is not as bad as it looks.  I get this from looking at the bottom row of cards- they are all positive in nature.  If they were not, then whatever this situation is- it will most likely have drastic results that will require immediate attention.

CONVERSATION, FAITHFULNESS, GIFT - Bottom row - potential result or future.

If female, she will kiss and make up with her significant other.  They will have lengthy discussions which will restore the trust (FAITHFULNESS) within the relationship or situation involving him.  In fact he might even buy her something to get on her good side or as a “I’m sorry present”.

If male, he will snap out of this mood of doom and gloom.  His confidence comes back and he realizes that he blew the entire situation out of proportion.  In the end, he will benefit (GIFT) from this situation because he decided to shed his guard (ENEMY) and to stop thinking the world is against him (DESPAIR).

I bet you there are probably another dozen or so interpretations with these 9 cards.  My interpretation is only one way of looking at these cards based on the categories I assigned to the rows. 

The worst is over no matter if the person getting the reading is female or male.  The pending future is filled with promise of happiness and a settling down of the chaos represented by the top 3 cards.

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Gypsy Bijou study reading

The Simple Elements Layout

 

CURRENT THOUGHTS - Card 24 The Heart

The card that falls in this spot will reveal to you where the energy of your thoughts is. It does not matter which  [way]you selected to do this reading.

The question of the study sample is supported by a very positive card.  #24 deals with an emotional attachment directly connected to the question.  If you were doing this reading for someone else you would know that they are thinking about something they love or about someone they love.  People have feelings of love for different things.  The energy of the person’s thoughts point to a situation that is very important and they really, really want it.

YOUR FEELINGS - Card 9 The Bouquet.

The second card will expose the emotions going on.  The feelings can range.  

#9 brings additional strength and reinforcement to the first card.  The feelings of happiness around this person getting the reading suggests a very positive emotional pattern.  Traditionally, the bouquet or flowers suggests a gift of some type.  Gifts come in many ways and gifts are not always wrapped up in a pretty bow.  When interpreting this card it is important to remember that even though it is highly positive, utilizing it’s positive energy will require input and a continued good outlook towards any situation.

So far we know the person is thinking about something near and dear to their heart.  Their emotions are equally charged up in this direction.  The next step is to look at the plan of action and how are they going to “act” (next card) on this which will lead to the possible result or outcome (last card).

You can desire, think or yearn all you want but you need to back it up with action.  Sure many situations are not totally in your control but if you do not try, you will always wonder “what if”.

PLAN OF ACTION - #15 The Bear.

The card that has been placed here will provide options or a suggestive energy to apply directly connected to cards #1 & #2. This is what you should do.  Depending on which card falls here, a way to the solution will be shown.  If you see a card of inaction and you do not change that then do not be surprised if the result in card #4 is negative or not to your liking.  Of course there are times when no action is the best course but you will have to intuitively determine that yourself.

#15 is a powerful card filled with action energy.  It has been given the meanings of “jealousy” as well in relation to flaunting you achievements.  Greatness does not come in bragging.  There is every indication within the Bear card that good fortune can be achieved through application of force.  This force IS NOT by coercion.  It is an inner strength.  At this point you should be suggesting to the person getting the reading done that in order to benefit from a new situation (last card Child) a firm plan of action is necessary.

The person is in an excellent position in relation to their question or thoughts.  Any action taken backed by pure intention coupled with positive emotions will surely lead them to the outcome they want.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN - #13 The Child

The last card is the result, outcome or probable solution.  Here you will find what happens when you apply action coupled with emotions regarding something on your mind.  The previous cards will be very beneficial to you because within each card is a promise for success regardless if initially it appears negative.  You have a choice in most areas of your life.  This card will show you the by-product of your efforts.

#13 in the last spot promises advancement.  Yes a new beginning or a situation in it’s preliminary stage. The Child suggests that the person has not reached their full potential yet. The fact that Bear has made it’s appearance in the action spot of the Simple Elements layout means they will come into their power and succeed in whatever it was they wanted to have or do.

Despite the fact that there are only 4 cards in this layout, you really do have to think about what the cards mean in the positions.  It is a great exercise in expanding your awareness and perhaps taking the meanings into completely different directions.  

I did not factor the court cards into this study reading because the Gypsy Bijou fortune telling deck does not have them.  This does not mean you should omit them.  You can still add them to get another dimension to the reading.

Traditional is good. Exploratory is exciting.  

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Gypsy Bijou in Layout

I haven’t played with the Gypsy Bijou fortune telling cards by Minetta for quite awhile.  I really like this deck. It was manufactured in 1969 and the cards are in astoundingly good condition for their age and the quality of the card stock.

This deck has been nicknamed “Gypsy Cards” which is confusing because the

Bruno Bieri deck (1994) is named the Tziganes Lenormand which translates to Gypsy Lenormand.  Also, the Ziguener Wahrsagekarten deck is called the “true legend gipsy deck but it is spelled GIPSY.  

 

The Gypsy Bijou deck does not have the inset of the the playing card but it does have  a general meaning right on the card.  The meaning is in English and it does not come in any sort of rhyme -it is direct and to the point. Some of the cards have a few combo meanings as well.  

 

If you are a beginner it will save you time looking up the meanings.  If you are a seasoned reader these meanings will remind you of the spirit of each card.

In the study layout following this introductory post I will use the Simple Elements layout consisting of only 4 cards to demonstrate this reading.  I decided to upload the Simple Elements layout instructions to the SCRIBD website for easier download in PDF format.   You can also find it under the tab under the Ask my Cards header called Simple Layouts* as well as the Simple Trigger layout. 

Reading to follow……..

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glimpse at past celtic reading

.The Tarot Reading was laid out in April and I will review some of the cards to determine how they manifested. It has been nearly 2 months and since the Celtic cross was done. The purpose of this post is to explore the cards in direct reference to what has already come to pass for the person - female D.

.The cards in the image belong to the Robin Wood deck. They are shown to demonstrate this particular reading and to display the beauty of the art work. 

.This is one of my more regular decks that I use but I only use it when the person has a totally direct question, such as in this case.

.The question is, “will I find a new job?”  It seems this type of question is ever so popular these days and the index of change in career or jobs is very high.  Some of this could be because people stay at jobs out of pure financial necessity and  become completely unhappy as time goes on.  I think that much of this unhappiness stems from within and the job merely reflects the state of mind or attitude of the person. It does boil down to addressing one’s self worth…. and that is whole other topic to write about  :) 

.There are 2 cards that stand out in this reading.  The last card Queen of Swords, the crowing card 10 of Swords and maybe the (hopes and fears spot) The Moon.

.Note: Female D was unemployed at the time of the reading.  Before I continue, I will say that the question was answered within 1 lunar month of this layout.  Female D is now working at a new job.

.The only card that would give any indication that the answer is “yes” to her question is the 9 of Cups in the 8th spot.  This spot would represent the employer who hired her.  It does not describe the employer but the card does grant D.’s wish.  After all, it is the wish card.  How lucky is that!

.Traditionally, the Queen of Swords is not the best card in position 10 representing the outcome.  After reviewing the cards I came to the conclusion that the associated meanings of this queen do mean responsibility and taking thing seriously.  Accepting a new job is a responsibility and usually the person is very serious at the beginning when they are getting trained.

.The Queen also suggested that D. will be in a position of much “intellectual” or “mental” pressure which she can handle.  The Queen of Swords has tough skin.

.The crowning card (10 of swords) is suppose to represent the probable future and what could have happened.  I don’t always read card 5 like this but in this case I did because I wanted to point out how important it was to learn and put into practical practice the lessons of card 6, The Chariot. 

.I have detailed the Chariot in another post by saying.    

The CHARIOT card suggests mastery over emotions.  The balancing of a situation that could at any given moment be out of complete control. When I see this card in position #1 I know the person is relying heavily on “faith”. It does no good to whip conditions into submission and obedience because those same conditions can carry you down a road you are not prepared to go on.  

.In this reading the Chariot is not in position 1 but the same “meaning” applied to position 6.  It was important for D. to remain centered during her job search and through the disappointments she experienced by getting rejections or received absolutely no responses to resume that she sent out.

.I’m not going in any particular order of post-interpreting this reading because I want to target the significant cards.

.Card 2- Page of Pentacles and Card 7- 8 of Pentacles are good indicators of learning a new job or skills. This was an evident clue that a new job was coming.

.The 10 of swords in position 5 shows what could have manifested if D. lost control of the horses (emotions, drive, focus) in the Chariot card.  This is not to say that this card’s traditional meaning (defeat) is not looming somewhere in the future.  It is a card of intellectual defeat or predicts a danger of information overload.

.Why did I add another card beside the Queen of Swords?  Well, mainly because I wanted to know more about the Queen card. Was she to represent D., a friend or a  foe?  Or did she depict personality traits?

.TWO of CUPs confirmed the the negotiation of the new job.  The Queen also represented the female employer who hammered out the details surrounding the new job. She was a woman with great authority who was very business minded.    It was a mutually agreed decision.

And what about the Moon card?  I use the Moon as a time marker - 1 lunar month. I think it is vital for D. not to let her imagination get the better of her because what looks good on the surface could … lead to the development of the 10 of swords. In other words, D. needs to remain positive and to be very careful of her attitude towards her new job.  Now is not the time to fear, doubt, or be insecure regarding her potential and natural skills.

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Overview of Tarot

 

Celtic Cross - Radiant Tarot

I want to share some insights regarding some of the cards in the Celtic cross layout.  Overall, this reading is filled with higher energy cards.  There are 5 major arcana which indicates external forces at work.  This means that the reading is not geared towards mundane situations even though a mundane question may have been asked.  

When there is a preponderance of Majors the suggestion is that “lessons” need to be learned.  The teachings of the Keys are targeting your inner world.

I look at the Majors as TRIGGER cards somewhat similar to the Simple Trigger Layout.  

The image below is the central part of the Celtic cross. I will be focusing on the Chariot, World, Ace of Wands and Sun cards. In the upper left image you can see all of the cards, including the 4 of Cups as the result/outcome to the readings.

Position 1- CHARIOT.  The 1st spot describes the aura around the question or the current energies surrounding the person.  It can reveal their current state of mind.  The CHARIOT card suggests mastery over emotions.  The balancing of a situation that could at any given moment be out of complete control. When I see this card in position #1 I know the person is relying heavily on “faith”. It does no good to whip conditions into submission and obedience because those same conditions can carry you down a road you are not prepared to go on.  

Position 2- WORLD. The card of completion. An ending of the cycle of a situation or emotional attitude. Traditionally this card means freedom of mundane worry.  There is also balance within this card.  The 4 corner display symbols of the elements.  As the crossing card, the World will lend a positive influence to the remaining cards.  Even though the 4 of cups is the last card, symbolically the “4″ indicates emotional balance despite the image of the bored male sitting under a tree contemplating the cups.

Position 6 - ACE of WANDS.  The beginning of action.  In this spot the released energy from the single wand will be experienced because of the energy (lessons) emitted from the CHARIOT and WORLD cards. The new birth will come through the Ace.  A new direction is necessary because the emotional power of the CHARIOT cannot be contained much longer.  You can only control things for so long.  Unfortunately much energy is expended when you try and control, even your own self. It should be as effortless as the figure within the wreath in the WORLD card.

TIMING.  When an Ace falls in the 6th spot it is a very good indicator of the time frame for the entire reading. It would be about 13 weeks - a season.  

Some readers use the 10th card to determine the time.  The 4 of Cups would be the 4th week into the summer.  If the Ace of Wands represents the spring, then it would make sense to say that 13 weeks + 4 weeks would be the more precise time frame. Within 17 weeks.

Position 8 - SUN.  This is the “yes” card.  No matter where the teachings of the SUN card fall you can expect an uplifting experience.  Notice that the 4 of Swords is in the 7th spot. Another card of balance, this time on the intellectual plane.  A card of meditative thinking.  What has begun in the Ace will require some quiet contemplation.  The knight will awaken due to the warm rays of the sun. It is a sign that the new beginning will be surrounded by wholesome happiness.  

Generally this spot is to represent the environment or other people’s thoughts.  In this reading, I see it as the next step in the development of the person getting the reading.  There is purity in the seeds of a new beginning.  There is hope.  

The Magician in position 9 will pick up the wand of the Ace and create all the circumstances which will eventually lead to the completion (WORLD) of the situation that is facing the person getting the reading done (CHARIOT). 

Where does the 4 of cups fit into all of this?  As an outcome card it does suggest a similar reevaluation process as depicted in the 4 of swords.  I see the Wand of the Ace as the tree which supports the man. There are choices ahead of him and no matter what he chooses, the lessons of the WORLD card will come to pass.  The person getting the reading will have the rays of the sun instead of the lightning of the TOWER card to experience the ending of one particular cycle which can involve a situation or an inner process.

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Study layout - Lenormand No 194115

Lenormand in the Simple Trigger Layout for Tatiane from comments section

Interpretation is done for study purposes only - relationship question

The study sample below illustrates the Wahrsagekarten Cartomancy deck

Jeu du destin No. 194115

31 24 09 21
03 28 18 07
04 29 33 30

.Sometimes when you want to see the circumstances around a person you could take the significator card that represents them and place it in the YOU spot (X). There is a universal understanding that cards should not be done specifically for a person  who is not present unless they request the reading. But we all cheat at times, and go ahead by doing the reading anyways.  However, if a full board reading is done we still can find out about other people who have not given approval.  I guess it’s all up to you living by your own code of ethics.

PAST. sun, ship, house - In the passing days or weeks X would have had success (sun) which lead to the movement (ship) or increase in business. Due to this,  X’s home situation is in order and the cards show X being busy.  The coming and going of situations involving the home.

NOW. heart, gentleman, lady- X is a man who generally has a positive disposition (sun+heart).  He is thinking about a relationship at this time (heart card is above him). X will be in touch with T. regarding some things belonging in or from the past (lady card is beneath him).  There would be a discussion or some sort of communication that should happen. The cards show they are or could still be friends (gentleman, lady are joined by the dog card).

IMMEDIATE. This time frame can be determined ahead of time.  It can be a few days or a few weeks, it depends on the person’s state of mind at the time of the shuffling. Bouquet, dog, key- some information will be coming from the queen of spades (usually a darker female and not necessarily older as depicted in traditional meanings). She can be a girlfriend (bouquet+dog). Out of a friendship or desire to be a good friend, a solution or answer will come to T.  The key opens doors to further opportunities for discussion.

SOON. This spot’s time frame can be adjusted as well.  It can be within 1 week or 1 month (or longer) Mountain, snake, lily - There is some frustration or obstacles coming in the next few weeks. There are 2 queens in the layout (bouquet,snake), one of the meanings for this duo is that a tempting invitation or offer will be made known.   Traditionally snake+lily indicates a romantic attraction or lingering feelings.  

Many times readers forget to factor the intellectual aspects of the snake card.  
And other problems shown by the mountain card will be figured out and in the end harmony (lily) prevails.

The bottom row tells me that T.  will have better security (key) with a more mature male (lily) even though this reading is geared towards X.  But she is represented by the lady card and if you follow that row to the end -those cards belong to her as well. This row holds 2 Kings suggesting an agreement or settling of a dilemma.

No doubt there are several other ways to analyze this reading and my interpretation is merely a brief overview.  This reading is an example of possible delineations using the Lenormand.

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Zigeuner in Simple trigger Layout

 

1st Row enemy, gift, malady, message

 

 

2nd Row thief, sweetheart, house, falseness

TRIGGER ROW

 

3rd Row constancy, desire, marriage, visit

 

 

 

A brief overview of the Simple Trigger Layout using the Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten from a request in the comments section.

Past - Cards 1,5,8 -describe the recent past-the last few days or the recent circumstance around your question.

ENEMY, THIEF, CONSTANCY- “the past is clear and accurate”

Now-Cards 2, YOU (#29), 9 -describe the now-what is going on with you -your thoughts and feelings.

GIFT, SWEETHEART, DESIRE- “the past is clear and accurate, the present is as well”

Immediate- Cards 3,6,10 -describe the immediate future, a day or so. These cards will tell you what to anticipate.

MALADY, HOUSE, MARRIAGE  “could this mean no imediate change to this situation regarding a relationship hitting home”  

. Malady.  This card addresses issues of fatigue or the slow movement of things.  

  House. (trigger card)  Issues surrounding the home and family are significant.  The House can mean one’s own inner temple.  

   Marriage card.  Typically represents situations involving cooperation, partnerships, relationships and commitments. 

 

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The Trigger card is the cause and effect of the column of cards. See the explanation for the TRIGGER cards under the header tab called *Simple Layouts. 

Interpretation:  Your analysis is very good. Due to a situation that is in a very slow stage of development, the relevance of home/family issues or related thoughts will trigger a focus on commitment or some sort of “working out” of a problem.
Soon- Cards 4,7,11 -describe soon, less than a week. It’ll give you an answer to your question.

MESSAGE, FALSENESS, VISIT- “could this mean information about lies will promt a visit from my “J”. as he is my former partner.”

. Message.  The delivery or correspondence of feedback that comes in the form of information is shared. 

   Falseness. A card of misinterpretation of information or receipt of some news that is not exactly true.  Something is missing and all the facts are not in yet.
   Visit.  Generally a positive influence.  It brings some intent to discovery of gaining an expansion of what is known.  A possible gift could be in the offing.

 

 

Interpretation: You analysis is in keeping with the theme of these cards.  The visit can be by J or even yourself.  ” Visit” can also be interpreted as re-visiting information that you have received as in discussing things of the past that may or may not have happened.

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Sibilla della Zingara

The Gypsy Oracle Cards / Sibilla della Zingara / Oraculo de la Gitana / Sibylle de la Bohemienne / Zigeuner Orakelkarten.  The 52 cards have meanings written on them in 5 languages - English, Italian, Spanish, French and Dutch.  This is in keeping with many of the sibilla style decks.  Personally I like the black border around each card because it helps to bring out the image.  The English version on the top of the card is surrounded by a black background.  It is difficult to make out the name unless you bring the card very close to you but of course you will most likely recognize the image.

The size is the same as the Vera Sibilla Italiana and has almost the same feel to it in as far as the artistic imagery.  There are a few variations of cards but in essence they are identical.

I had a wonderful and informative comment from “Axi” regarding this deck.  Check it out HERE.

In the image below you can see these cards in the Simple Elements Layout

It is read the same way as the Vera Sibilla deck as in the previous post

Study Layout using Vera Sibilla Italiana

 

The Simple Elements Layout using the one of the Sibilla decks.

QUESTION: Will B. get a promotion?

CARD #1 - Current thoughts. The card that falls in this spot will reveal to you where the energy of your thoughts is. It does not matter which [way] you selected to do this reading.

IL LADRO 10 of Diamonds. (Thief)

This card is common in the sibilla style decks. When it falls in this first spot it suggests that B. is in a negative frame of mind regarding the promotion that he wants. He is thinking of all things that could go wrong instead of focusing on what could go right. The Ladro card is indicating that B. is feeling much low self esteem at this time and he is hiding his insecurities by putting on a daring front.

B. needs to change his attitude or he will attract the possible theft of his promotion by not getting it.

CARD #2 - Your feelings. The second card will expose the emotions going on. The feelings can range.

PRIGIONE 9 of Spades. (Prison)

Another common card among the sibilla style decks. This card is suppose to reflect B.’s emotions surrounding his question. As you can see in the image he is chained to a pillar. The Prigione card is warning B. that his feelings are self defeating. He must change his outlook and fast. The first 2 cards are colored in darkness where there should be optimism. B.’s emotions are holding him captive and if he ever thought that he would get a promotion with his head dragging on the ground filled with self doubt- it would truly be a miracle.

CARD #3 - Plan of action. The card that has been placed here will provide options or a suggestive energy to apply directly connected to cards #1 & #2. This is what you should do. Depending on which card falls here, a way to the solution will be shown. If you see a card of inaction and you do not change that then do not be surprised if the result in card #4 is negative or not to your liking. Of course there are times when no action is the best course but you will have to intuitively determine that yourself.

ALLEGRIA 9 of Clubs. (merriment)

Ahh finally, a more positive card. The advice of Allegria is to loosen up and to stop worrying about the promotion. Go out and have a good time. Obviously, B. should give his own head a good shake and start to think more optimistically. He should actually be anticipating a reason for celebration.

Card #3 provides options or a suggestive energy to apply directly connected to cards #1 & #2. This is what you should do. B. has to lift the veil of his own poor attitude and to  utilize the advice of card 3.

CARD #4 - What can happen. The last card is the result, outcome or probable solution. Here you will find what happens when you apply action coupled with emotions regarding something on your mind. The previous cards will be very beneficial to you because within each card is a promise for success regardless if initially it appears negative. You have a choice in most areas of your life. This card will show you the by-product of your efforts.

L’AMANTE Jack of Hearts. (Lover)

It looks like B. will be playing at his own celebration. L’amante promises a good outcome. It will not be the exact results he was hoping for in so far as the promotion. The reason I am saying this is because in the image he is awaiting his sweetheart to come to the window or door. He is serenading the object of his love. This means the promotion is not complete and he will still have to do some fancy foot work to get where he really wants to be. Or perhaps play the song his boss wants.

It looks like B. will take the advice of card #3 which will lead him to the materialization of card #4

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Simple Elements Layout

Sometimes when you want the guidance of the cards you may not really have a specific question.  Times like this using a simple layout with only a few cards to interpret is a much easier way to zoom in to what you are thinking even though you may not consciously realize that those things are on your mind.

 

SIMPLE ELEMENTS LAYOUT

The Cosmic deck is used to illustrate the Simple Elements Layout and to demonstrate the process of reading the cards.  An emotionally provoking deck.

STEPS in using this Layout

 

• shuffle your deck in the usual manner that is most comfortable for you.  It does not matter which deck you use.  I am using the Cosmic Tarot.  In an upcoming post I will demonstrate one of the Sibilla decks as well in the Simple Elements Layout.
• you can cut the deck in 3 piles and then pick 1 pile or fan the cards out on the table
• if you fan the cards, [way #1] before selecting the first card clear you mind (if possible) and try not to ask a direct question. [way #2]  ask for guidance regarding a situation or person. [way #3] make a wish
• do the same for the remainder of the cards.

CARD #1 -  Current thoughts.  The card that falls in this spot will reveal to you where the energy of your thoughts is. It does not matter which  [way] you selected to do this reading.

8 of Swords -  Let’s suppose that there was no question asked.  Right away you get the feeling that there is pacing going on. The female is still and observing.  The male is either walking away from the swords or thinking about another way to go at them.  The person involved in the reading has a very worried mind. This card suggests that the person is on edge and has some serious thinking going on in their head.

CARD #2 - Your feelings.  The second card will expose the emotions going on.  The feelings can range.  

Key 13- The Death card - the person most likely couldn’t care less about things. It is too soon to tell which way the feelings will develop.  Right now there is a stillness which is the result of the worries depicted in card #1.  Within the Death card is hope.  The passion will return.  The caring will once again re-appear once the fear has been dealt with.  The person is afraid to get involved again.  The feelings are in a “cutting off” stage.

CARD #3 - Plan of action.  The card that has been placed here will provide options or a suggestive energy to apply directly connected to cards #1 & #2.  This is what you should do.  Depending on which card falls here, a way to the solution will be shown.  If you see a card of inaction and you do not change that then do not be surprised if the result in card #4 is negative or not to your liking.  Of course there are times when no action is the best course but you will have to intuitively determine that yourself.

5 of Wands - It looks like this person is taking steps to resolve some issue at hand.  Communication is action.  This card indicates there is some opposition but it is nothing serious, it is just bantering.  The stillness of card #1 has been broken.  The numbness of card #2 has been overcome.  In some cases physical activity needs to be  increased to attain certain goals.  Like getting off your butt and being active.

CARD #4 - What can happen.  The last card is the result, outcome or probable solution.  Here you will find what happens when you apply action coupled with emotions regarding something on your mind.  The previous cards will be very beneficial to you because within each card is a promise for success regardless if initially it appears negative.  You have a choice in most areas of your life.  This card will show you the by-product of your efforts.

Queen of Swords.  The queen when taken as a personality card shows tremendous promise of re-gained power.  She is in control and is not still & observing like in card #1.  She has picked up one of the 8 swords and has made a decision.  The person getting the reading done would have most likely had to keep a lid on their emotions mainly due to the cautions contained within card #2 Death.  

Let’s suppose it is a male getting the reading.  He will also access his power center, too.  Perhaps he was the type of male who let others walk all over him.  Well that will no longer be - he has learned to fight back. He is depicted in card #1 as either walking away or planning a strategic attack.  Obviously he won.

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Marriage question using Lenormand

The Simple 6 card layout is used to illustrate the question. Male B. is the seeker of the Lenormand session. Layouts need not be complicated- keep it simple. You can replace the past, present, future rows with other identifications, such as, decision made/results of decision/how will my decision affect me…. and so on.

The suggested meanings in quotation marks are from the tab beneath the header called LENORMAND CARD meanings 1-36 Question: Will B get married?

PAST- top 2 cards. LETTER + CROSS

27. LETTER – Covers a vast amount of areas –the written word. Easy enough to figure out by looking at the nearby cards. News, announcements, memos etc. Coupled with the BIRDS card juicy gossip. With the PARK card an invitation to a gathering or party. Near the CROSS card- disturbing news. When the SCYTHE & COFFIN cards are involved – obituary.

36. CROSS – A test. Related to Karmic situations. It’s a sure thing. In the positive aspects of this card there is a promise of completion. Describes something important. Coupled with the HOUSE card- negative news approaches regarding a family member. With the Moon card –profound thoughts. Near the SHIP card- a trip out of necessity.

.B received some important news in the recent past regarding his question about marriage. It appears as though there has been a final commitment (CROSS)or some type of resolution which has put an end to the many questions in his mind. Maybe the wedding invitations (LETTER)were just sent or an appointment has been made with a religious official. The CROSS card can represent a church as well.

PRESENT- middle 2 cards. HEART + ANCHOR

24. HEART- The positive emotional level, however it is influenced greatly by surrounding cards. The love department in a person’s life. Good cards nearby reinforce the strength of feelings contained within. Affection, caring. As a person (Jack of Hearts) suggests a romantic or potential love interest. Coupled with the GENTLEMAN card will describe a love-filled individual. Near the CROSS card- a Karmic affair with a fated feeling. With the DOG card-doesn’t get much better –utmost loyalty in love.

35. ANCHOR – What you do for a living. Strengthens neighboring cards so that there is more security. Finding the target or goal. As a characteristic, someone who is dependable. Coupled with the WHIP card will indicate 2 jobs. With the MOUSE card –loss of position.

.In the current state surrounding B there is a strong suggestion that love is here to stay. The ANCHOR card reinforces the power of the love within the HEART card. There still is some work (ANCHOR) to do and that is understandable as there is a wedding to plan.

FUTURE- bottom 2 cards. LADY + HOUSE

29. LADY- Female seeker of cards. The partner of the male getting the reading. When the GENTLEMAN & LADY cards fall in the “now” spot the suggestion is that these 2 people will see each other (if living apart) or be caught up in an important situation. Coupled with the MOON card- an emotional personality. With the MOUNTAIN card-unable to express feelings.When the BOOK card is beside either of these two cards & falling in the future spots, it can indicate meeting someone new especially if the CHILD card is involved. With the STORK card- return of a former lover or friend.

4. HOUSE = Wherever you live. When this card is beside the SHIP it can suggest a houseboat or trailer. Matters concerning the family members. A father or head of the household (King of Cups). Property.

.These two cards are suppose to answer the question. Lucky for B, his special LADY falls in the future spot. This is a very good omen as far as “people showing up in the future”. She is thinking about wanting a family (HOUSE) and all the wonderful things that go along with that. Her feelings of love a deep and unwavering. It looks like daddy (King of Cups) will lend a helping hand in all the preparations to come. Often parents do not or can not participate in a wedding. Yes it looks affirmative for B to get married.

Follow up on previous reading.

Below you will see part of a Tarot reading from the February 10/08  entry involving Veronica.  

This post is a follow up to  the original question, “will Veronica go back to her previous work environment?”.  I can do this today because I have received confirmation as to the unfolding of this reading.  It is now approaching 3 months since this Tarot reading was done.  Today’s analysis of this reading is done in yellow. —————–>

For Julie - simple layout using Lenormand

Coming up next the Lenormand in my Simple Layout

For JULIE

I will interpret this reading using “simple” keywords since I designed it to be a “simple” layout.

It’s good when you have a question you need answered about a specific situation or person.

I’ll do the reading for the purpose of demonstrating this layout and how the cards can be read. II am only offering the “simple” version of it. But knowing me and my love of “reading the cards” I might get carried away.

Julie says “My question was to do with a close relationship, the cards fell as follows”

Past - Cards 1,5,8 describe the recent past-the last few days or the recent circumstance around your question. —————>

Brief interpretation of Lenormand layout

The meanings that I am using below are taken from the tab called Lenormand 1-36 beneath the header.

No assigned positions were given to me from the comments section for this 9 card layout. I will designate column #1 as the past, column #2 as the current and column #3 as the immediate future.

My brief interpretation using the 9 cards below will demonstrate at least 9 possible summaries.

Dog coffin ship
sun rider book
tree house man

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Reviewing the Garden + Birds cards

As I sometimes do - I post questions about the cards from the comments section on the blog. I will use your layout cards as a tutorial to demonstrate possible interpretations. I find this also helps others to learn.

.The image above displays the Simple Layout using 12 cards. I created this layout so that I could get deal only with 1/3 or the Lenormand deck to answer specific questions. In this spread you have to remove your card 1st from the deck and place it in spot #6. Lady for female and Gentleman for male.

I will analyze the cards strictly from a tutorial perspective and illustrate the process of delineation. This post is offered to help others understand this process. The obvious associated meanings with the cards - we all know- but when you look a little deeper -a new version of the meaning could develop. There are 2 cards of focus for expanded observation, the GARDEN and the BIRDS cards.
What does the GARDEN card suggest?

20. PARK- Positive influence. All things creative & entertaining such as casino, art gallery, musical concert, etc. Being out in public. To be exposed- publicity.. Coupled with the COFFIN card can suggest a cemetery. With the TREE card – a healing retreat, spa. Surrounded by negative cards can point to slander. Near the LADY or GENTLEMAN card- a person that is an extrovert, someone who likes to be center of attention.

The GARDEN is a card about a social situation. It refers to all that is connected to leisure activities including meetings of all kinds. When this card is next to ( in this case) or near the significator card (spot #6) it suggests that the person is surrounded by a field of supportive systems such as people and situations.

The LADY and GENTLEMAN are bonded by the influence of the GARDEN’s meanings.

What does the BIRDS card suggest?

2. BIRDS – Suggests lots of blabbing. “Girl/Guy talk”. Can represent two of anything. With the STORK & CHILD, strong possibility of twins. (2 of something). As a characteristic, a person who can talk their way out of a wet paper bag. Making a mountain out of a molehill. Short travel. With the SNAKE, beware of flirt.

The BIRDS card is all about communication. It brings news that is through electrical means, such as the telephone, email or even text messaging. Often this card foretells the announcement of a trip or journey. When this cards is surrounded by negative cards, the news is also negative in nature and can cause some sadness or grief. In this case there are very positive cards near the BIRDS card. I have found this card also to mean the desire to leave or depart.

Many times it is a card of “worry” but it is more of a gnawing feeling versus nervous……………….