An Unwelcome Guest

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 25 Jul 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Little Baron	25 Jul 2003
I really liked Truthsayers thread on tarot pals (also in this section). Here's a twist inspired by her post - You're sitting at the PC, cup of coffee by the side, quite relaxed and floating through the different threads. From what you can see, it is a nice day outside but unknown to you, there is a faint dark cloud hanging in the air ... just above your house. The door bell rings and you get up from your computer to go and answer it. As you open the door, the colour drains from your face. Infront of you is the unwelcome guest you feared would one day call on you .............. Out of all of the cards, which character and from which deck would be the last you would want to find standing on your doorstep? They have a suitcase in their hand. They want to stay for, AT LEAST, a couple of days!!!! Yaboot

wavebreaker	25 Jul 2003
Hm, let me think... I definitely wouldn't like to have the 10 of Swords around. All that moaning and whining... jeez, get a life! :P Five of pentacles would be ok, they'd be sleeping outside anyway... :laugh:

Little Baron	25 Jul 2003
You're right there Tarotlady! I think it would be a night for the earplugs and a lock on the door! Having the 10 of Swords round at the same time as the 5 of Pentacles. I think you could be having the same sort of night as the 9 of Swords. These tarot characters can be a bit of a handful, can't they? Best to not answer the door, I think! Yaboot

Dark Inquisitor	25 Jul 2003
I would not want to open the door to find the reversed Heirophant ; a condeming religious zealot who knows everything. I had a sign to keep them away. Tarotphelia

Tallarico	25 Jul 2003
On the decks I've seen, I've never liked The (ominous) Tower!

Le_Corsair	25 Jul 2003
the Hanged Man; I could hang him inside or outside the house, depending on the weather; and I could finally ask him the burning question, "Are you so serene because you practice autoerotic asphyxiation?" I'd spend my time trying to shock him into laughter, like the guards at Buckingham Palace! :laugh: Bob :THERM

Dark Inquisitor	25 Jul 2003
Come to think of it, I wouldn't care to find a big nasty Devil at the door either ! Tarotphelia

jema	25 Jul 2003
Death. no matter how we say death is not all bad - I still wouldn't want him knocking on my door.

Maan	25 Jul 2003
the ten of swords...and ofcourse i'm with Jema i don't want death knocking on my door either. But i would not want to see the four of cups on my doorstep. Boring people are so awful

DarkElectric	25 Jul 2003
I would really not want to see The Lovers, especially from the Los Scarabeo Secrets deck, or the Robin Wood. The LS lovers would surely be causing a row every night, and the RW would probably make so much love noise I wouldn't be able to sleep. That and the fact that my neighbours would start to wonder about why naked people were showing up at my flat. Death might not be so bad, actually. At least, he wouldn't eat much.

Woof	25 Jul 2003
Quote: I would not want to open the door to find the reversed Heirophant ; a condeming religious zealot who knows everything. I had a sign to keep them away. Tarotphelia I couldn't agree with Tarotphelia more! Unfortunately, the Heirophant reversed is the most likely to show up at my door; in the guise of someone selling Watchtower, recruiting for LDS, or otherwise w/a bible! Maybe next time I should try to talk tarot with them! Maybe ask if I could do a reading for them! ;) Woof

raeanne	25 Jul 2003
Hi all, I agree with all the choices posted so far! I would add that I would not want to see the 4 of Pentacles at my door either. What a sourpuss! This guy would leach off of you for days on end. He would offer to pay for a meal but never have his wallet with him! He is such a tightwad!

Alissa	25 Jul 2003
9 swords -- melodramatic, drama queen, self absorbed in their own problems, and coming to stay with me and discuss them, ad nauseum, and never getting a clue that I'm tired of hearing about it already. (Wait, I think I *know* this person.... ;)) 2 cups -- oh jeez, ever been around 2 people who are totally puppy-dog, giggly-stupid, in love with each other? And, it's like you're not even there and don't exist (you dont ... in their world, they exist for each other). Great to see in others, even better to feel for oneself. But not much fun to spend time with ... makes you feel like a 3rd bookend being around these 2.

full deck	25 Jul 2003
It would be the neighborhood fool, with no pants on. (I guess the dog ate them)

missmezzo	25 Jul 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Alissa 9 swords -- melodramatic, drama queen, self absorbed in their own problems, LOL - Alissa you beat me to the punch. I was going to say the nine of swords. Man, does she seem like a downer. I also don't think I'd be too happy to see the seven of swords show up at my door. missmezzo

Alissa	25 Jul 2003
Quote: Originally posted by missmezzo I also don't think I'd be too happy to see the seven of swords show up at my door. Yeah! Definitely a "hide the silverware and your jewelry" kinda moment that.

Cerulean	26 Jul 2003
with all his war stories would really tire me quickly unless I could get him to do weed-wacking. Maybe he'd wash the cars too if he didn't have such a water phobia Or the Queen of Swords reversed might be alternatively too communicative or perhaps trail after me, a true drama queen, moaning, "I VANT to be alone," in the Greta Garbo-esque fashion.

WolfSpirit	26 Jul 2003
I would not like to see the queen of wands from the animal wise tarot - she is a crocodile ! :laugh:

Macavity	26 Jul 2003
I know it's a bit off-topic, but I bet this guy doesn't get too many visitors :laugh: Seriously though, one sinister card... Macavity

Elle	26 Jul 2003
Macavity, Great Tower! And at he entrance of a doorway, no less! Perfect!

Teranar	26 Jul 2003
The fool. Take it as you will.

Chronata	26 Jul 2003
Oh, the Three of Swords would be a little too much for me....All that pain and suffering, grieving...weepy at every little thing, crying at the drop of a hat. And wanting to talk about all those relationship problems.... It would make me crazy.

punkangelgcm437	26 Jul 2003
Chronata--U beat me to it. Yeah, 3 Swords whining about relationship issues. Like I need anymore to deal with, I got my own guy problems. Alissa--I totally see your point. I dont think I'd want them stayin in the spare room either. But what about the Moon showin up? Deception & Ulterior motives...not exactly what *I* want in the spare room either. :-\

catboxer	26 Jul 2003
"I would not want to open the door to find the reversed Heirophant..." (Tarotphelia) I can relate, but then again, what are the chances that your doorbell will ring and when you open the door you'll find the Pope standing on his head?

Aerin	27 Jul 2003
Quote: Originally posted by catboxer what are the chances that your doorbell will ring and when you open the door you'll find the Pope standing on his head? hahahahahahahahahahah! I would not particularly want the 8 of Pentacles. He'd go around the house being all nitpicky and completer finishery, and there'd be all these DIY sounds late at night. Also, I bet he's the sort who would keep tutting and replacing the phone receiver the right way round when you had made a call. AND he would put away all my books before I'd finished with them every time I went away for a few minutes. I used to work with someone like that. Occasionally I would be v. naughty and mess up their desk slightly when they were away. Placing the books 0.01 degrees out of alignment with the side of the desk would do it. Aerin

Macavity	27 Jul 2003
Quote: Originally posted by catboxer ...you'll find the Pope standing on his head? Heheh Great! After all those futile attempts on airport runways maybe? :laugh: (Nah, he's a good ol' boy - We share a birthday!) Perhaps the Four of Cups and The Nine of Cups? One decidedly ungrateful-lookin' and the other'd probably eat you out of house and home! ;) Macavity

carrielynnsim	29 Jul 2003
The Empress Carrie

Trogon	29 Jul 2003
I loved Tarotphelia's Heirophant reversed! LOL I get those all too often. Anyway, for me... don't think I'd care for the 5 of Wands guys... I have too many breakable things around the house... :D

Apoc	01 Aug 2003
Wouldn't want to see that rabble on the five of wands/rods.... Depending on what they're battling over, I just might feel like joining 'em and knocking some heads. The guy on the six of pentacles though, if he's handing out money, I'd sure like to see him wander through here!

SingingTarot	01 Aug 2003
Noway I open my door for Death either. It would scare the children away. The devil would for sure destroy my carpet with its little goat feet. Plus I think it would be unbearable to be tempted all the time "Since you openend this fridge, why don't take some of that Haagen Dasz..... think again.... are you sure you really want to watch Trading Spaces and not Jerry Springer?" Ah somebody, shut the devil up! And there is another one, I would never allow anywhere around me: the Cosmic Tribe Queen of Wands... Figure out why yourself. Alice

Scarletpeaches	31 Aug 2003
Nine of swords I think - there's enough manic depression in this house already! (Woof: the Watchtower isn't sold, it's given away - and some religious people are already interested in Tarot)!

DeLani	31 Aug 2003
1. the beggar in the 6 of Pents. Always so needy, "poor me." He or she would sleep on my couch and eat my groceries for months and never give anything back. 2. Queen of Swords. She's the b!*chy mom who comes to your house and takes over because she knows what's best, my dear. And she's got a tongue so sharp, she doesn't need a sword. I don't think Death would be such a bad houseguest. Like they said, he wouldn't eat much, but after 3 days he might start to smell.

bighairymonster	01 Sep 2003
You know...I really wouldn't want the high priestess at my home. I don't need some ha-ha-i-know-it-all-but-i'm-not-telling-you person annoying me whilst I'm struggling with an academic problem. Pretending to be mysterious and saying stuff like, "Oh, but that's a secret!" Just my take on it.

catlin	01 Sep 2003
No death or 5 of Pentacles for me at the door. I am not afraid of death but when I spent those dreadful 3 months at hospital 2 years ago I nearly freaked out when I saw the Dark Goddess in a hooded cloak standing at midnight on my beside. I am pretty sure that was due to high fever but it really looked ghastly. No face, just that hideous black cloak swishing around, arrgggh. As for 5 of pents, I don't want that either.

Ivy Rhiannon	05 Jan 2004
Two of swords! I'm indecisive as it is. With her around I'd never get anything done!

ros	05 Jan 2004
7 or Swords!!! That phoney smile, smiling at you everytime you look his way.

Vynara	05 Jan 2004
I don't know my tarot characters as well as you guys too haha but I wouldn't want a Queen of Swords around. Since my tarot cards identified me as one (which I fully agree), there wouldn't be space for another! All I can imagine is two Queens swinging swords at each other, laughing, tell each other exactly what they think of each other, and probably end up stabbing one another as well (-_-`)

Majecot	05 Jan 2004
Absolutley bar my door to the 7 of Swords!!! and erm, no death .. and erm no 6 of pents... Whadda suppose is worse, the thief or the squatter?? I would have to sic my dog on them...lol

TemperanceAngel	05 Jan 2004
*ding ding* TA: Is that the doorbell I hear, better go check! *shrieks* *gulps* Gains balance and poise. TA: Hello, great to see you two again! How are you, Three of Swords and Five oF Cups? What's that I hear you say? Can you stay for a couple of days, OF COURSE!!! *shudders* TA thinks to herself, 'I hope it's not like the last time all Five of Cups could talk about was por ol' me this and that was so disappointing and I felt let down by them!' Such a bl***y pessimist! And that Three of Swords, oh the sorrow and the heartbreak, never allowing themselves to see the good in the pain....' They really are the worst couple, don't you think?? Has anyone ever had them over to theirs? XTAX

Star Spirit	05 Jan 2004
I'd have to go with the Devil, with his foul temptation and claws at my back sneaking up behind me. Or maybe the Magician, lord knows I could do without his tricks and spells.

Lorem	06 Jan 2004
Five of Cups "No, not again... I just mopped the floor!" ... I actually wouldn't mind Death over at my place... perhaps he could help me remodel the living room... Lorem

Karenwhe	06 Jan 2004
The Queen of Swords. I have issues with her. Karen

LaLa	06 Jan 2004
I know great things come after one of his visits ... but hurricane harry is always so messy upsetting everything and everybody I like my change gradual not so catharchic...

Sherilynn	06 Jan 2004
The Queen of Cups and the 9 of Swords. I can only take overly emotional people in small doses. ;)

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