The Tarot Reader.

[RisiaSkye]

BB--one reader to another, I've got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind sharing.
What deck do you use?

How long have you been doing tarot readings?

On what do you base your single word card interpretations? Is there a book you use, a reader who taught you, or do you rely on the sitation and intuition to guide your translation?

How much do you adapt your reading based on the question, if you get one? Is it easier or harder to do a reading without an interpretive framework (like a question) to guide you?

Do you find it harder or easier to do a reading without a face? How about without a voice?

If you've answered this elsewhere, I apologize for the repeat. But, I don't get a lot of opportunity to ask other readers about these sorts of things.

RS

 

[Black_Bird]

shyybabe

VIII: Adjustment
IX: The Hermit
X: Fortune
XIII: Death
XIV: Art
XVIII: The Moon
Four of Disks: Power
Five of Disks: Works
Queen of Disks
Ace of Disks
VII: The Chariot
Nine of Disks: Gain
Queen of Cups

Wow... You've got a good number of trump cards there.

Legal problems, hon? I have no idea what it could be, but it looks like you are thinking of fighting it, aren't you? It's a kinda big thing, isn't it? You've had a great deal of success in the past manipulating the legal system - you really think you are going to do it this time too? If you do, the results will come out muddled at best. You might find yourself alone, defending yourself against lies and half-truths.

Whatever it is that you are up against, it has been profitable... but you know as well as anyone that the money machine can change in an instant - it is fickle. The other option, which is to submit to your own fate, will lead you through the hard time and into a position where you can get on with your life.

Regardless of what you do, the inevitable *will* happen. There are somethings you just don't have control over.

[Edit: Almost forgot to list the cards... ]

 

[Debbie]

When you have the time? Thank you.

My number is three.

 

[Black_Bird]

Re: I haven't had a Tarot reading in way too long.

Desdemona

IV: The Emperor
XVII: The Star
Ace of Disks
Prince of Wands
Princess of Swords
Princess of Wands
XII: The Hanged Man
Prince of Swords
Knight of Cups
Two of Wands: Dominance
Three of Wands: Virtue
Knight of Wands
Four of Wands: Completion

Do we have a little love triangle going on here? You and another woman fighting over an ex lover? I see two women, one who is intellectual and/or flighty (Princess of Swords), and the other who is strong willed and outgoing (Princess of Wands). I *think* you are the princess of wands... that's just my guess.

Last time it ended between you and he, it ended badly - with you sucking up most of the 'bad'. You may think to yourself "Why do I want to put myself through that again," and let him go. If you do, surely you will find someone else to make you happy... There is much hope for your future love life.

... But you are thinking of grabbing him up, and trying once again. You will rush things - I know it all too well, and in rushing things, you will drive him off into the arms of the woman that you seek to take him from. He will be more enamored then ever.

He holds all the cards when it comes to your relationship with him... he always has, and it looks like he always will - so why put up with it? I see that the future holds *many* more possibilities for you besides him. You will have your choice of men... don't hurt yourself over the one you can't have.

 

[Mellon Collie]

When you get the chance can you do me?

My number is 8 and let's shoot for something a little more pleasant this time shall we?

 

[alexandraaah]

If you get a minute, I'd be grateful...

4.11.15 are my numbers.

Thank you,

Alexandra

 

[Black_Bird]

AStormyOne

II: The Priestess
Princess of Wands
Six of Disks: Success
Five of Disks: Worry
XVIII: The Moon
Eight of Wands: Swiftness
Princess of Disks
Seven of Wands: Valour
Two of Swords: Peace
Four of Cups: Luxury
Eight of Cups: Indolence
Two of Cups: Love
XVI: The Tower

There is a secret being held from you... and you know it. You feel it in your bones. You are worried to death about it, and feel as if you have to stand up for yourself... You are thinking about confronting the person. It will end up in a huge arguement - not only that, but you won't learn what is really going on, and the friendship/relationship will be on rocky terms for a while after that.

Is it better to play dumb and just let them tell you when they are ready? It has worked in the past - and I think it will work in the future. You will have your chance to stand up for yourself then, and you will get the whole truth from them.

This person is one of your closest friends/family members? I feel that you care a great deal for you... but it seems as of late they are just not using their head. Unfortunately - this behavior will continue.

 

[ChaoticLil]

If you want me to use the Yi Ching, please give me a number between one and eight and ask your question.

8

Will i be doing the right thing by moving?

 

[lobito]

Bird, do me, do me! lol


#66

Thanks,
Lo

 

[Rhys]

Black Bird...

when you have a chance...

3/45/51

thank you

 

[Black_Bird]

ohiobbw

Eight of Cups: Indolence
Prince of Wands
XI: Lust

It looks like a new man is coming into your life - one that will light your fires unlike ever before, but you have to be patient and willing.

 

[Black_Bird]

If you have time
And are of a mind
I would appreciate it
If you did mine
There is no rush
Nor need to gush
I'll check with you later

Cute poem.

V: The Hierophant
Four of Wands: Completion
III: The Empress
VI: The Lovers
Five of Wands: Strife
Knight of Wands
Seven of Swords: Futility
Eight of Swords: Interferance
Queen of Disks
Ace of Wands
0: The Fool
XV: The Devil
Prince of Cups

You are so persistant and strong when it comes to your relationships... unfortunately there has been a major break up in your past - one that utterly destroyed your self confidence. No matter what you did, it seemed like nothing worked.

But what about today? Today you are faced with a choice. There is a man who is either shadowy in complection or in demeanor in your life: If you stay with him, it will be an up hill struggle to keep the relationship together; You will long for something more. There is, however, your freedom. There is a man that you either already know or will know in the future... He's strong and willful and hard to tame; his relationship with you will be built upon a solid foundation.

Your will glows red with passion - but will you be forced to quiet it, or will you be allowed to let it burn? It is your choice.

 

[Black_Bird]

ToddHwrd

Five of Disks: Worry
XVII: The Star
Seven of Cups: Debauch
Ace of Disks
Eight of Cups: Indolence
Ace of Cups
Six of Cups: Pleasure
Nine of Wands: Strength
Five of Cups: Disappointment
I: The Magus
Three of Cups: Abuncance
Six of Disks: Success
Ace of Wands

Worried a little about a relationship? In the past you've thrown money at your romantic problems... but it doesn't seem like it's going to work this time, does it? Because you know women *love* a dominant man, you think it might be a good idea just to thrust your chest out and show her who's the man... er, uh, it won't work. On the other hand, you've realized that sex, and nothing but sex, can lead to the decay of a relationship - so shower her with emotion and attention, be her friend as well. This will get the two of you back on track...

 

[SweetCherry]

I'd like a detailed reading, please. I pick 4.



Thank you.

 

[Black_Bird]

mistyc

I had a friend that used to describe love as something you step in... Heh.

Two of Cups: Love
Queen of Disks
VI: The Lovers
Queen of Swords
XV: The Devil
Knight of Wands
Nine of Disks: Gain
Six of Wands: Victory
Two of Swords: Peace
Ten of Wands: Oppression
Nine of Swords: Cruelty
Eight of Swords: Interference
II: The Priestess

Keeping a secret from a lover? Yeah sure - you have kept secrets before and succeeded - but do you want to do that this time? If you don't tell him the truth, your relationship will get rocky really fast. Telling him the truth, although it might result in some short term embarressment, will keep your relationship strong. I know it isn't your fault... but you've got to tell him.

 

[Honeygirl]

When you have the time...

Hey Black Bird - When you have the time - I would love it if you could read my cards...my numbers are 3, 5, and 7...much appreciated - and thanks again.

Honeygirl...

 

[Black_Bird]

Re: 48/37/19

Topher

Four of Wands: Completion
Six of Disks: Success
Five of Wands: Strife

This is interesting... You have a pretty damn good life, but are currently seeking a new, better job. Oh, you will find the job... but the rest of your life will suffer because of this job. It won't be impossible - but it won't be easy either.

 

[shyybabe]

shyybabe

VIII: Adjustment
IX: The Hermit
X: Fortune
XIII: Death
XIV: Art
XVIII: The Moon
Four of Disks: Power
Five of Disks: Works
Queen of Disks
Ace of Disks
VII: The Chariot
Nine of Disks: Gain
Queen of Cups

Wow... You've got a good number of trump cards there.

Legal problems, hon? I have no idea what it could be, but it looks like you are thinking of fighting it, aren't you? It's a kinda big thing, isn't it? You've had a great deal of success in the past manipulating the legal system - you really think you are going to do it this time too? If you do, the results will come out muddled at best. You might find yourself alone, defending yourself against lies and half-truths.

Whatever it is that you are up against, it has been profitable... but you know as well as anyone that the money machine can change in an instant - it is fickle. The other option, which is to submit to your own fate, will lead you through the hard time and into a position where you can get on with your life.

Regardless of what you do, the inevitable *will* happen. There are somethings you just don't have control over.

[Edit: Almost forgot to list the cards... ]

Thanks Black Bird.

Lots of food for thought.

 

[Black_Bird]

Re: Oh, wow!

Wiggles

You're so cool for doing tarot readings, for everybody!

That must take up quite a bit of your time.
You can put mine off if you want, for whenever you get in the reading mood again.

Heh... yeah it does, but why not?

XVI: The Tower
XI: Lust
Four of Cups: Luxury

Argueing over sex? Or perhaps an arguement with the SO? Anyway, trying to smooth it over with sex isn't going to cut it... It will only be half successful.

 

[lilminx]

Hey BB-
I would love it if you would do my reading again. No rush, as I see that there is a long line waiting.

My numbers are 47, 5, and 29. Thank you.

 

[Black_Bird]

Re: Okay I'm in.

Ice Cold

XIX: The Sun
XX: The Aeon
Queen of Disks

Wedding Bells? It looks like you are about to make a huge change in your life - step forward and take the plunge with that girl you've been thinking of...

Or you could really be a flaming ball of hydrogen routating around a woman with a bad hair stylist... one of the two.

 

[ToddHwrd]

ToddHwrd

Five of Disks: Worry
XVII: The Star
Seven of Cups: Debauch
Ace of Disks
Eight of Cups: Indolence
Ace of Cups
Six of Cups: Pleasure
Nine of Wands: Strength
Five of Cups: Disappointment
I: The Magus
Three of Cups: Abuncance
Six of Disks: Success
Ace of Wands

Worried a little about a relationship? In the past you've thrown money at your romantic problems... but it doesn't seem like it's going to work this time, does it? Because you know women *love* a dominant man, you think it might be a good idea just to thrust your chest out and show her who's the man... er, uh, it won't work. On the other hand, you've realized that sex, and nothing but sex, can lead to the decay of a relationship - so shower her with emotion and attention, be her friend as well. This will get the two of you back on track...

Thanks Black Bird,
That really is amazing. Thanks again!!

Todd

 

[Black_Bird]

BB--one reader to another, I've got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind sharing.

No problem...

What deck do you use?

Crowley Thoth Deck.

How long have you been doing tarot readings?

About four to five years.

On what do you base your single word card interpretations? Is there a book you use, a reader who taught you, or do you rely on the sitation and intuition to guide your translation?

The single words after the minor arcana are the titles Crowley gave to those cards. I pretty much go his interpretation, but I also use other sources and have come up with my own interpretations as well. I do use a good deal of intuition as a guide too...

How much do you adapt your reading based on the question, if you get one? Is it easier or harder to do a reading without an interpretive framework (like a question) to guide you?

I could... I have... I'd just rather let the cards decide the question for me. It *is* harder, but as the interpreter, I dont' feel as guided by the question... I like to see the Tarot work not because I can bullshit myself out of a paperbag, but because they work... if that makes sense.

Do you find it harder or easier to do a reading without a face? How about without a voice?

I enjoy it more face to face... but is it easier? Hmm... no. Most of the times when you are doing a face to face reading, there are distractions. When I post here, I'm reading in the quite of my bedroom.



Any more questions?

 

[Black_Bird]

alexandraaah

X: Fortune
Five of Swords: Defeat
IX: The Hermit

Everything seems quite hunky dorrie... until worlds collide, that is. You have a great deal luck on your side right now - but that won't be the case forever. If you have to run off to lick your wounds, I wouldn't blame you... in fact I would tell you that is probably a good idea.

 

[Wiggles]

Re: Re: Oh, wow!

Wiggles



Heh... yeah it does, but why not?

XVI: The Tower
XI: Lust
Four of Cups: Luxury

Argueing over sex? Or perhaps an arguement with the SO? Anyway, trying to smooth it over with sex isn't going to cut it... It will only be half successful.

Thanks Black_Bird, It must be true. I winced a litte when I read it.
I guess it's on to the candy and flowers.........