What card are you drawn to?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 13 Mar 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Pantalaimon	13 Mar 2003
Just out of curiosity, what card are you most drawn to, or what card can you identify wiht most? I personaly LOVE the High Priestess! althought y, im not sure. She just seems to draw me in! And her meaning is probably the nicest out of all of the cards, hidden meanings. Well, post back! -Chancy

Vita-morte	13 Mar 2003
Wow I love your name! I take it you liked His Dark Materials, also? Okay, sorry I couldn't resist :D I'm drawn most to Strength. The strength card draws me so much, I suppose, because of the trust the woman shows with the lion (my zodiac, also) and the fact that as tiny as she is she is unafraid of the lion because she has gained his loyalty through friendship.

Ravenswing	13 Mar 2003
the queen of cups is the card i look at in a new deck. if she apppeals to me, the deck'll usually work for me. raven

Goldilocks	13 Mar 2003
Hi, I'm new to this forum! It's funny that you should ask about identifying with a card, because I have the opposite problem. I have had the Knight of Swords appear in almost every reading that I've done for myself for the last seven months. It falls out of the deck when I'm shuffling...I almost feel like the card is taunting me, but I have absolutely no idea what to make of it. It's very frustrating! I'm almost at witt's end! I guess whatever the card is trying to tell me isn't going to go away until I understand it, because it's been appearing for so long now. Does anyone know what this card might be trying to say? Has anyone else had an experience like this with a court card?

Alex	14 Mar 2003
it's just a fantastic card.

faunabay	14 Mar 2003
I usually look at the 3 of cups first! :) But then I go to the Star!

Ariana	14 Mar 2003
Wonderful question ;) There are many I feel drawn to. I will mention The Empress, I feel identified with her independent personality, though I don't feel connected with her motherhood side. Anyway I consider a creative person in so many fields. And for the suits, I love all the Aces, specially Cups and Wands. The Wands connects me with my Aries energy. Love Ariana

cheekyminx	15 Mar 2003
Hmm. Good question. Depending on which deck i'm looking at.... Empress is a gorgeous card, the star is fabulous, the magician, 2 cups & the high priestess (Celtic Tarot)

Wee Amazon	15 Mar 2003
my two favourites are the King of Cups and the 4 of swords.....but lately been very drawn to the fool.... love Wee Amazon

Trogon	16 Mar 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Pantalaimon Just out of curiosity, what card are you most drawn to, or what card can you identify wiht most? Howdy Pantalaimon, Actually... I think this tends to vary for me on an almost daily basis. Weekly at least. It depends on how I'm feeling, what I'm experiencing, what card or deck I'm studying at the time, etc... Today, I'm just not too sure. I feel a little blurry (for want of a better term) and can't seem to focus on any of them in particular... :( Hopefully this too shall pass... ;) *** Goldilocks... Welcome to Aeclectic Tarot! Interesting thing with that Knight of Swords coming up so much for you lately. However, I think you would probably get a lot more responses if you were to post your question in the Using Tarot Cards forum, or perhaps the Your Readings forum. Just go into either of those forums and click on the "New Thread" button. However, the first thought that occured to me with this card relates to the Rider-Waite card - he's in full gallop, charging in. Just makes me think that it may be trying to tell you that some action is needed - you've been procrastinating on something? Anyway... I'm sure you'll get a lot more discussion on this in the Using Tarot Cards forum.

temperlyne	16 Mar 2003
I indentify with the knight of cups, so I like it if I can sort of recognise something in that card. The star is my favourite major and it HAS to appeal to me before I can actually consider buying a deck.

Icestorm	16 Mar 2003
The ten of wards for me.... not only my significator in tarot, but also in astrology and zodiac. And it KEEPS COMING UP! arrghhh... A better symbolism of my personality i could not think of!

coldsuns	16 Mar 2003
Prince of the Cup and The Fool seems to attracted me alot. I always see them..

truthsayer	16 Mar 2003
i feel most drawn to the queen of cups and the high priestess. of course, in different decks there can be different favorites. for example, in the tarot the paris, my fav card is the star.

anjocoxo	16 Mar 2003
My favourite card is the two of cups.... of the major arcana, I really love "the World", maybe it's because it's the end of the journey, achieving a goal, whatever... :D

Pantalaimon	16 Mar 2003
Yes! so far i have loved "His Dark Materials! im just about done with the first book! VERY good read! -Chancy

Sulis	17 Mar 2003
Hmmm, don`t think I can pick just one: The Empress Strength The Star The Moon The Hermit Love and light Crystalmynx xx

cjtarot	17 Mar 2003
Hi all, I have 2 favorites, but the one that "DRAWS" me is the Star from the Sacred Circle deck (just that star-RW does nothing for me). The other card I am drawn to in most decks (especially the SC) is the High Priestest. In fact, I am ordering the charm from Wellstone as my anniversery gift, hehe..after this many years, I get to pick out my own gift (I am going to try to pull together a wholesale order). www.wellstonejewelry.com They have charms from the RW deck, and the best part you can choose which stone is put into the charm. Blessings, CJ

Amythist	17 Mar 2003
I am unsure of what card i am drawn but i love my sould card the empess in all my decks as she discribes me to a T

Goldilocks	17 Mar 2003
Thanks Trogon! I'll be sure to post my message under some of the other topics. I guess you could say that I've been procrastinating about a few things...maybe you're right. I'll have to give it some thought. The last reading I did had the knights of penticles, swords, and cups--can't be a good sign. Thanks again for your help.

celeste	24 Mar 2003
I love The Star myself(maybe because I am working on self-confidence issues?)and the Queen of Cups because I think that must be my significator as I am a water sign. I also try and work on in myself the positive aspects of that card(but know I have the negative aspects also). I am also drawn to The King of Cups because that is the kind of man I would like to have in my life-silly isn't it? This is also quite silly and irrational,but...the Devil card creeps me out,even though its just a card.

Wee Amazon	25 Mar 2003
>>>> I am also drawn to The King of Cups because that is the kind of man I would like to have in my life-silly isn't it? <<<<<<< hi celeste, I don't think that's silly at all......I have a King of Cups friend, and it's one of my favourite cards, and one of the first I look for in a deck. I hope you meet your King of Cups :)

Melvis	25 Mar 2003
Strength is my favorite...although that's not too hard to figure out if you'll notice my avatar and the way I sign my posts! ;) ) The card I usually look closely at first in a deck, though, is the Star. And my favorite Star card of all time? Why it's joya250's Star for the F.A.C.T. Deck! It's just so gorgeous. Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

celeste	26 Mar 2003
I loved your art work, Melvis! I do abit myself-though I haven't attempted any personal renderings of the Tarot. Thanks also for your comment Wee Amazon, I know a King of Cups type myself(though he is off-limits). I hope I meet a new one too.

DarkElectric	26 Mar 2003
The Devil card in the Spiral deck. He doesn't creep me out at all! What he does do is keep me aware, and on my toes. In this card, He's holding a mirror which is reflecting someone who sees the truth about what they've become. That's a lesson for me, for sure.

David Attwood	26 Mar 2003
I am drawn to the Magus (Magician) for the potential that it implies. The wonder of manifestation, knowing that my thoughts will direct my life to whatever I am focusing upon. Also, the XX card, Judgment. In my deck, the Tarot of the Spirit, this is a beautiful card speaking to new life and new beginnings.When I draw this card I generally feel that all is right with the world David

Melvis	26 Mar 2003
Celeste said: "I loved your art work, Melvis!" heh...I'd love to take credit for ANY of the artwork I mentioned, but none of it is mine! :D Kayne did the avatar and the Strength icon that I sign with, and Joya250 did the Star card. Although none of these are my own artwork, I have done a few tarot cards, too. Doing your own tarot card, even just one card, is a great experience. I think everyone who reads tarot should try rendering at least one card. You really learn so much from it. Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Mimers	26 Mar 2003
The first card I look at is the star. It is my favorite, because I identify with her. She looks as if she is discovering something. I feel like I have been 'discovering' things my whole life. I also like to see the sun and strength. I just love them too. Mimi

Ruby7	30 Mar 2003
I have a few favourites, each for different reasons: The Star, The Lovers, Temperance, and The Tower (it disturbs me the most). The eight of swords seems to pop up in my personal readings a lot. The cards I like the least are for some reason the court cards, I find them hard to read.

Astraea	30 Mar 2003
In the Major Arcana, I am drawn to the High Priestess, Death, Moon, Devil and Tower cards (not necessarily in that order); in the Minor Arcana, I find the suit of Swords the most compelling. Court cards do not usually strike me as artistically interesting.

Woof	31 Mar 2003
Major Arcana: :THP - High Priestess :THERM - The Hermit Minor Arcana: :T6C - 6 of Cups :T9P - 9 of Pentacles Why? I feel the High Priestess has knowledge I'm after. I often feel like the Hermit as in my personal life I am alone in my spiritual "quest" (sorry it sounds so cliche!). The :T6C come up very often on personal readings regarding my daughter and me. The :T9P I like for a number of reasons. I call it the "Anita" card because It reminds me so much of a friend for whom I have great respect. And I aspire to the self confidence and self discipline of the card. Woof

Shadow Wolf	31 Mar 2003
I'm most drawn to the "balance" card in the Vision Quest deck !! It gently reminds that I need balance in my life. I like to meditate on this card in particular. I find it very calming and reassuring.

azuremariposa	31 Mar 2003
well, back when i used a significator, i always chose the Queen of Cups for myself...i love her beauty and the water you normally see surrounding her... as far as cards that "draw" me...i've always loved the Empress, the Star and the Sun...i'm always so happy to see the Sun in my readings... :D *azure wanders off..."here comes the sun...do do do do..."* LOL many blessings to all...

sweetscarlet	31 Mar 2003
The card that always "draws" me is the Sun. Whenever I buy a new deck, that's the first card I look at. I guess because it always seems so positive and cheerful. Another card that grabs my attention is the Ace of Cups. It makes me think of "my cup runneth over" and I love it's promise of new things to come, new relationships, new loves......

azuremariposa	01 Apr 2003
Quote: Originally posted by sweetscarlet The card that always "draws" me is the Sun. Whenever I buy a new deck, that's the first card I look at. I guess because it always seems so positive and cheerful. Another card that grabs my attention is the Ace of Cups. It makes me think of "my cup runneth over" and I love it's promise of new things to come, new relationships, new loves...... sweetscarlet, i totally forgot about the Ace of Cups...thanks for reminding me...that is another card that i'm always happy to see...:)

galadrial	01 Apr 2003
I identify most with the 9 of Pentacles. I think because she always looks alone but not lonely. I like the Blue Rose deck's best, but the World Spirit deck with her leaning out the window and her cat companion is nice too.

Gerbear	01 Apr 2003
I'm drawn to the Moon card, and for some reason the Tower. I still haven't figured it out.

Emily	02 Apr 2003
I always seem to be drawn to the Empress card, if I like the Empress in a deck I'm pretty sure I'll like the whole deck. I also seem to get this card alot, either as a leaper when I do my daily card or as my daily card which I then put to one side and draw another. :) I also like the Sun card - the Sun card (the Empress too) in the Thoth are very impressive cards.

Marie	02 Apr 2003
The first card I always look at in a deck is Death. I just really love that card! Also I identify quite a bit with the Hierophant. My life/personality card is the Chariot but with my birthday being may 5th (5/5) I feel closer to the Hierophant. :)Marie

Athara	02 Apr 2003
I think it's the Fool and Death. Probably because I've been the Fool for the past couple of years. I jumped into a cliff without noticing it. It hasn't been easy (understatement), but I've learned a great deal from it. The past year has been all about changes. Drastic changes. Almost everything changed. Thus, Death. It wasn't easy to leave those things I was used to behind. It hurt a great deal, and took some time to get over it. But now, everything's new. A new life, after 'dying'. Love, Athara

WolfSpirit	02 Apr 2003
My favourites vary. If I get a card that comes back in many readings I dig deeper into that card and appreciate it more. But two old favourites of mine: The Moon: I just love the real moon and the mystery around it (well if you want to see it) which is why I like the card. Strength: I like the idea of getting close to a lion. And it is also a card I draw a lot so it's like an old friend to me.

Icarus	03 Apr 2003
I am very drawn to rider waites high priestess card. When it comes up in a reading, it always brings me feelings of being looked after and cared for. The card seems to look straight at me with a face of compassion. william

jema	03 Apr 2003
all of them. i am feeling generous today:) but in a new deck i first look at the Hierophant and then 6 of swords. that is - this month i do that. it might change anytime.

rota	03 Apr 2003
For me, it's the Queen of Pentacles. Wish I could say why... I keep thinking about it.

Riversea	03 Apr 2003
Another Hierophant here! It's my soul and personality card if I recall correctly. It shows up quite a bit for me in readings, too. My favorite is the Vertigo Hierophant followed by the Victoria Regina and Halloween. Next, the Star. LOL, I'm a bit of a prima donna (trained for opera at one point!) and still love to perform. Also, I need all the guidance, inspiration, and hope that I can, spiritually and mentally, get! And like another poster said, I'm working on self-confidence issues, too. The Star has been showing up in a lot of my readings lately.

VerseJunkie	04 Apr 2003
I was contemplating asking this question, and am glad to find it already asked... ...I am incredibly drawn towards several cards, but I suppose the one I tend to like best is The Fool. That card has significant personal meaning in my life and also is generally very beautifully done.

ahpookus	07 Apr 2003
I'm mostly drawn to the Hermit. I have spent much of my life in spiritual quests, looking for embettermen of myself. I usually don't give advice, but I nudge people in the right direction. Also, I am a virgo.

Dragons_Wing	07 Apr 2003
mine changes with the decks. with the rider the three of swords seems to really draw me, and with the witchs tarot the universe is the one.

Amythist	07 Apr 2003
Today it is the 10 of swords and i can see why with the luck i am having LOL feeling ill have disabilities playing getting cussed and having a bad study day and not sleeping so it suites me LOL i am learning the meanings aswell so i need today to go like that for my interpretation on the card I wish it was the sun though I am drawn to the 10 of swords in the spiral tarot and the rider waite. I knew that deck would come in handy an i have hated it for 4 months nearly :-) I can use them cards for self interpretations likke i said i will one day do

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