simple Astrology wheel layout

One of my favorite layouts is the Astrology wheel. You don’t need to be a professional Astrologer to benefit from it’s use. In fact, we are not going to read the positions of the planets, but the cards that fall into each section. You can derive at quite a bit of information even if you know just the basics of each HOUSE* (the 12 numbers around the inner circle).

If you are not accustom to this layout, start out only using 12 cards and place the 13th in the middle. You can place fans of 3 or 4 cards in each section if you feel comfortable in blending the meanings. It is not much different than reading 3-4 Lenormand cards or even the Tarot.

I think a couple of cards in each spot is ideal for the beginner who has some knowledge of the cards (whatever deck you are working with). Once you learn a few keywords for the Houses* you can begin to do a reading.

The description of the Houses* will be very simple so they are easier to learn. Keep in mind one House contains a vast amount of information when you study them in-depth. I have changed some of the traditional associations so that the reading becomes more uniform. There are examples using the Lenormand style card in the Simple Astrology wheel layout are described for a self-reading.

1. Aries House- 
In the 1st house is shown, what will be significant around you now . The cards show how things will affect you. This spot reveals what will be of great concern to you. Generally speaking, your state of mind and body. As with all influences, they pass when there is an understanding or emotional closure. For example, the COFFIN falling in this house will suggest  a major turning point in your life. You may be smack dab in the middle of changes. If you laid another card beside the COFFIN study it for hints.
2. Taurus House- The 2nd house explains your financial situation and/or the things you value. The cards situated here will predict influences around increase as well as decrease. Strong positive cards here usually indicate the next year will be without money problems. If negative cards appear, look for clues on how to prevent potential problems. The answer will be within the negative card. For example, the FISH card promises stability with money concerns. The MOUSE card alerts you to carefully curb you spending habits.
3. Gemini House- The 3rd house gives information about the relatives, short distance travel and communications of all type. It is the message house. For example, the LILY card (depending which deck you are using) will describe a brother. The LILY card is filled with s*e*x*u*a*l energy as well and could point to an affair with someone in your neighborhood.

Simple Situation Layout

Layouts don’t have to be complicated.   Much information can be arrived at using few cards. Sometimes we just want to know where we are at and really have no question in mind.  The Simple Situation layout requires on 5 cards.  The Lady if you are a female and the Gentleman if you are a male, provided you are using one of the Lenormand style cards.  

This layout works with the Tarot as well.  Just pull out a card that resonates with you to represent yourself and place it in the middle.  Follow the diagram below.

1. Past- an influence that just happened.  

The Rider card brings news, messages and announcements.  Since it falls in the past the person heard something just recently, maybe even the day before doing the reading.  At this point it cannot be determined if this message is positive or negative.  When you study card 2 in the Now spot you will have a better idea.

2. Now- in the present.  It can reveal what is going on currently.

The Anchor card often represents one’s job or career.  It will also lend a supportive influence to card #1, the Rider and only because it is positive in nature.  It is very clear the person received news around a situation closely connected to work.

3. & 4. Future – these two cards describe what’s coming up, in the next few weeks.  The top future card is linked to the past.  It is similar to the result.  The bottom future card is linked to the Now card.  It will give you an overall outcome.

 

The top future card is the Birds.  When you hook this card up with the Rider (past card), it will suggest news that creates worry and nervous tension.  The bottom future card is the Scythe. The news that came in regarding the job or some form of security (anchor) has an unwanted ending for the most part.   There is a severance involved, it can be the loss of a job or a completion of a contract.  

The Scythe card is always a warning to prepare yourself for some swift action.  It does have positive meanings as well.  Maybe the person is unhappy at their workplace and this situation comes as a relief.  In that aspect, it will suggest the end of worries caused by news around the job.

The Birds card is also a “time” card.  It means within “2″.  Whatever this situation is, it will come to pass with 2 weeks or 2 months tops.

The above interpretation is very basic but it gives a rather direct message.  Other information can be determined by these cards.  If you did have a specific question, then you would revolve the cards around the nature of the question.  It may not involve work, it could involve someone’s well being or a relationship.

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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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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