3-card irony

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

Red Emma	13 Mar 2003
Only in the past couple of weeks have I used the 3-card issue-advice-outcome spread. It's been marvelous in that it's helped me at a very difficult time, leading and counseling me day by day. When I put off too long my attempts to make plans and get ideas on paper for presentation to my significant other, it straight out nagged at me. Yesterday I had everything together and made my pitch, which, to my amazement, went quite smoothly. So this morning I kind of dusted off my hands and wondered what subject the Tarot (Moon Garden) would tackle next. After all, I had that problem solved. The cards I got were 7 C, Devil, 3S Rx. Which I think said, "If you think this is over, you're dreaming, Lady. The devil's still present, and while the worst pain and discombobulation are in the past, there is more to come." What a great way to start a day! Sometimes I think I'd do better if I didn't get a daily card or spread. Anyone else have similar experiences?

WolfSpirit	17 Mar 2003
When you look back on that day, how did it go ? was it as you had anticipated ? When I get difficult cards for my daily draw, I find the day is often not really that bad. I see the cards more as a warning that things may not go that smooth. I may need to try a little harder than normal, use a bit more diplomacy, be a bit more patient etc. If I think the day is going to be a tough I try to take a little time to relax, think about what the best approach is. Just a little extra care can sometimes make a lot of difference. If you are intimidated by daily draws, maybe you should stop doing them for a while and see how that feels ? Or maybe you could try an oracle deck with a more positive approach ? IMO daily draws are meant to help you make the most of the day, not to make you worry more.

Red Emma	17 Mar 2003
Wolfspirit, while the day to day "predictiions" may not have been perfectly accurate, over-all the whole episode (two weeks of it so far) has been astonishingly right on the mark. In the first week, most of the cards were major arcana, and the significance of that also played right out. I'm going through a major change- episode in my life, and right now I don't know how it's going to turn out. The cards have helped me get through, day by day. Especially the scary bits. To tell the truth, when my life settles down again, I'm going to look at the whole Tarot-occult bit in the episode. I think it might be an interesting story to write.

Athara	21 Mar 2003
Try to remember that what the cards tell you, is what would happen when you continue to live on the way you did. You can change that! That's why that daily card/spread can come in so handy... Don't be afraid!

Red Emma	21 Mar 2003
Thanks, Athara. This morning I played my most important card (psychologically speaking) and I don't know what the outcome will be. I am purely, purely terrified. Red Emma

Icestorm	22 Mar 2003
Hmmm... Ive been doing daily readings, but i guess im just not experienced enough, as its been confusing to say the least and most responsible for my feeling 'burnt out' currently. My solution has been to cease doing daily readings and to leave it for awhile while I study the cards and books in greater depth :-]

Diana	22 Mar 2003
Red Emma: I am thinking that if the cards advised you something that has an outcome of a three of Swords reversed, then you will just have to swim with the tide. Fighting it will make you even more tense and scared. And on top of it, very very tired. Sometimes one just has to close one's eyes and let the waves wash you gently to the shore. Have you done a further reading on this? For instance, what signs should you look out for to know that you are reaching the shore?

Ariana	23 Mar 2003
I draw my daily card every day, only one. So far It had been a really good experience since I am learning new meanings from each card through the experiences I have during the day. For example last thursday I got X of Swords. That day I felt awfully bad, my period's day you know... I felt weak, with pain, my pressure seemed to go down, and I had to come back home early and go to bed and have some rest. So I realized that X of Swords cannot not only deal with mental pain but physical as well. Today I got The High Priestess, I thought I was going to do many readings (what I was supposed to do) but on the contrary I just felt lazy all day, and just very immerse with my own thoughts and sensations. I think this is a good work to find new meanings from our cards through our own experience. Love Ariana P.S. still trying to find the meaning for the Ace of Cups I drew yesterday!

Astraea	23 Mar 2003
Hi, Red Emma! Just my opinion, but...I know you have had a good deal of anxiety in your life lately, and three-card spreads each morning might be a bit much right now. Sometimes when I'm already upset, even a single card can be difficult to interpret. When that is the case, I either refrain from drawing cards for a few days, or frame my question in such a way that the cards I draw won't add to my distress -- such as: "What do I need to keep in mind today that will help me to grow spiritually?" or "What can I do today to enable myself to understand more about my situation?" These kinds of questions help me to be more objective about my situation, and they might help you, too. :)

Kundalika	23 Mar 2003
Hi Emma, Devil isn't such a bad card.....no card is 100% bad. It could also mean that you need to be a little materialistic, or something like that....may be you have been a little too giving lately? Also, I feel that a card can differ in its indications from person to person....like a too nice person might draw the Devil, and its an indication that he needs to be a little more street-smart. A mean miser might draw the Devil, and you feel like telling him to stop behaving like the Devil... Think positively, and all will be well:)

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