Sospiri- 6 of spades

The image below belongs to the ”L’oracolo della vera Sibilla”.  The name of the card is SOSPIRI.   The ‘P’ in the upper left hand corner stands for Picche which is Italian for spades.  On the bottom of the card are 2 numbers, 63 & 38.  I don’t use these numbers which are throughout the deck.

What does the word Sospiri mean? Google translates it to ’sighs’ because it is plural.  Sospiro is singular to mean ’sigh’.

This image reminds me of the common HOPE card.   

I zoomed in to see what this woman is holding and it appears to be a hankie which makes sense.  Sighing often occurs after someone cries.

 

Is she waiting for the arrival of someone or did they just depart?  The 3 of wands in the Tarot gives me the same impression.  Notice the bolt of lightning in the form of a zigzag arrow.  There is a clue in this symbol. Most likely she is waiting.  The arrow tip is heading for the tree trunk or maybe even her head.

The lesson-message of Sospiri is patience.  All in due time.  Anytime you ask a question requiring a time frame, it will indicate a pause or not yet answer.  Sometimes this is good, more often than not it is not what you want to hear.

The woman is absorbed in her emotions.  She is kneeling on a hard rock which means she isn’t as fragile as she looks.  There is a subtle strength within this card.  Fortitude. The water is a little wavy depicting activation of the emotions. 

One must have hope for the future.  If this card falls as the outcome card there is a promise. No amount of force or pressure will hasten the result.

 All is as it should be – hold on to your faith.

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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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Misfortune card

ABOUT THE CARD

The appearance of the MISFORTUNE card is a warning to pay close attention to the situation detailed in the other cards. As a stand alone card, the message is to think before acting upon anything. Do you know what you are getting yourself in to?

Any reckless decision fueled by unstable emotions will lead you to a potentially threatening area. There is an element of risk that is presented by this card. Loss is suggested but it is more like an unfortunate situation.

When you lose yourself to negative thoughts you will find that your external circumstances will reflect that negativity. Sometimes it is difficult to always maintain a level of tranquility with positive thoughts oozing out of your pores.

The fire in the two cards shown as well as with all the other decks that have a Misfortune cards indicate heated emotions. Those emotions can be the many degrees of love or fear. There is a feeling of urgency with this card, something that will come up and shake up your world.

When situated beside the LOVE card, there is a strong warning of a break up in a relationship. One of the people in this relationship will conduct themselves in a very inappropriate manner thus causing pain and hurtful feelings as a result. Many times these two cards point to a passionate affair that starts at the drop of a dime and ends just as quickly.

Don’t dismiss this card as something trivial when it is beside the Love card. Play with fire and you will get burned. There are mostly negative connotations with the influence of the Misfortune card.

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HEART Courts of Sibilla cards

HEARTS – CUORI

L’Amante – Jack of Hearts

(amante maschio) LOVER- In the image there is a young man sitting down playing to an open window that has a red drape off to one side. Red symbolizes love and passion. He knows she is in there and if he sings beautiful love songs to her she will make her appearance if but briefly.

He could go through the opening right in front of him and make his way to the upper level and insist that she receives his feelings of love. There is a fancy gate behind this man suggesting a controlled situation. His leggings are red as well suggesting he is “turned on” by her charms even if she is hiding at the moment.

When this card comes up in a reading it indicates the potential of an affair or love relationship. It shows that the person getting the reading (female) is being pursued by an admirer. This card can depict the pursuit of a loving gesture or wonderful idea as well.

He would belong to the water sign Pisces and associations pertaining to the 12th house. The personality is flexible.

L’Amante – Queen of Hearts

(amante femminile) LOVER- In the image of the card sits a young woman who also is dressed red from the waist down suggesting the arousal of kundalini or sexual energy. She is holding something in her left hand that could be picture inside a locket of the man she desires. Perhaps he had given to her when he went away and promised to return soon. It could also be a religious picture and she is praying to her favorite Saint for her love to come home safely.

When this card comes up in a reading for a male, it suggests that he is cared for by a female that he might be ignoring or not viewing with romantic eyes. You never know she could be carrying his child and the object in her hand can be a gift she received as a good luck charm to promote a healthy pregnancy. If a female is getting the reading done, this card represents the fondness towards the card on the left of it.

The Queen of Hearts has had long time associations with motherhood. Generally representing females within a family. She belongs to the water sign of Scorpio and associations connected to the 8th house. The personality is strong and stubborn.

Gran Signore – King of Hearts

GREAT GENTLEMAN- In the image we see a mighty fine looking gentleman who appears to have dignity and class. He is well dressed and is very confident in himself. Generally this male is spoken for or married. He represents someone that hold an important position in the person’s life (whether the seeker is male or female). The King of Hearts has had a long time association with being the father, husband, brother and often a son. He can be someone who is in a position of leadership in an area of work that is linked to the community or some organization that helps those less fortunate.

His appearance is a reading cannot be determined completely unless the adjoining cards are factored in. Nevertheless, this card will tell you that you will be dealing with a prominent male who for the most part will be helpful.

The Gran Signore belongs to the water sign of Cancer and is connected to the 4th house. The personality is family oriented and security is important.

OFFICER card

Top: Art Deco fortune telling cards and Gipsy-Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten

Bottom: Vera Sibilla Italiana and Biedermeir

All four images that are displayed are for the purpose of study.

Each card shows a male in some sort of uniform and he has a sword like weapon close to him.

The essence of this card is “taking care of business“.

OFFICER –

Work related, dark haired man, the other man

TAROT –

The Knights

SUGGESTIONS

ü symbolizes a person who wears a uniform in their profession,

ü medical, police, postman,fireman, mechanic, pilot, paramedic, delivery man

ü can be a son or brother or a loving young man

 

ü the “other” man in a relationship

ü a new casual lover

ü in finances- act responsibly

 

ü people in authority that serve the community

ü a good friend

 

ü officer+judge = lawyers, accountants, teachers

 

As a one card Daily Draw. It will be one of those days when you could be stopped by a police officer. Situations involving professional matters can be of concern today. It does not have to be a problem, just something that will require your attention. If you are dating someone new, you could hear from him/her today. Are you expecting a package in the mail? You may find yourself defending your position or belief about a situation or person. Do you have a medical appointment today? It’s best to view from a distance and refrain from personal involvement unless of course you are in danger of being incriminated too.

Take another card from the deck to get more information or clarification on how the Officer card could influence you today. Most of the time, OFFICER is a stand alone card. It provides the “energy” to get things done, whether you do the deciding or someone else provokes you into action.