Hierophant/7 0f Cups/4 Of Coins???

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 01 Dec 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Chubby Mummy	01 Dec 2004
My cuz has a new guy on the scene who she is still on a platonic basis and is giving her mixed signals, so I thought Id be an expert and whipped out my tarot cards. I did a few readings for her and these three cards kept popping up...I didnt know what to say...erm hes tempted to marry you and keep you all to himself???? They havent even started dating yet!! (lets be realsitic, were in the uk in the 21st century...no-one wants to get married before they even start dating....except me...Id love to marry Jude Law...) Any thoughts anyone? xx CM

Thirteen	01 Dec 2004
Chubby Mummy wrote: these three cards kept popping up...I didnt know what to say...erm hes tempted to marry you and keep you all to himself???? The Hierophant doesn't always mean marriage--if that's how you're reading it. In fact, I'd say that the Hierophant reflects the platonic aspect of the relationship. It's spiritual rather than physical, hands off, priestly. No stepping over the line as yet. As for 7 Cups--that's the indicision card. Either he, she or both of them are spending way too much time dwelling on what might be. They can't decide what to do: Go for it? Not go for it? Keep things status quo? Go for someone else? They imagine all the possibilities, dream up all the cups they could have, and find themselves unable to choose any. 4 Coins--Again, same message. A fear of letting things go. If he, or she, asks for a different situation, they may lose all. You hold onto what you have for fear of losing what you have. But holding onto what you have doesn't get you anything more. You just stay the same. In addition, the 4/Coins likely indicates a fear of opening up. Of showing, if uou will, what you have locked in your treasure chest. As this is coins, I'd read this as not only being a confession of affection, but a willingness to have physical relations. If the other person doesn't feel the same, they can leave you feeling robbed. You shared everything with them, and the next morning the bed is empty and they're not answering your calls. It seems to me that these three cards are hammering home the same message. Neither one of them has the courage to do anything, and so the relationship remains stagnant and ambiguous. From the 7 of Cups (Cups!), it would seem that one or both of them wants more--but neither one of them can make up their minds of how to go about getting more. In addition, at least one of them is terrified of letting go of what they have--and/or giving up the gold (i.e., having a physical relationship) for fear that the other person will take advantage of them, leave the feeling robbed. Now here's the question for you, the Tarot reader: Which person is this spread about? Is it REALLY about HIM, or is it all about HER? Or is it both? Is there REALLY mixed signals--or does she just lack the courage to ask for more and maybe find out he isn't interested?

Chubby Mummy	01 Dec 2004
As with her feelings I got 5 of cups and strength. I did a relationship spread for her, and got the 7 of cups = how he feels about her. And - how the relationship stands at this point = hierophant. Then I asked her to pick 3 cards on "does he want to be with her?" And we got the knight of cups, 4 of coins and the 7 of cups. (!!!)again! I also did a celtic spread for her, I cant remember all of the cards but it struck us very strange when we got the hierophant as the final outcome! My cuz is by nature very forward in contact with people, but when she likes someone she freezes, so perhaps it may even signify her fear of letting go? xx cm

Thirteen	01 Dec 2004
Chubby Mummy wrote: As with her feelings I got 5 of cups and strength. I did a relationship spread for her, and got the 7 of cups = how he feels about her. And - how the relationship stands at this point = hierophant. Then I asked her to pick 3 cards on "does he want to be with her?" And we got the knight of cups, 4 of coins and the 7 of cups....I also did a celtic spread for her...we got the hierophant as the final outcome! I would interpet these cards as follows--but mind you, I don't know your cousin nor this guy, so it's up to you to re-interpet giving what you know: For her: The strength is, as you point out, her natural outgoing personality. But it's hindered by 5/cups, fear of regret, fear of getting hurt. 7/Cups for him would indicate that he's the one who really can't make up his mind about what to do in regards to her. Knight of Cups would indicate that he *thinks* he wants to be with her, that is, he's certainly having romantic thoughts, but he's afraid of ruining the friendship (4/Coins), and there are too many options for him--he can't make up his mind (7/cups). The Hierophant, once again, indicates that the relationship is chaste and platonic. And so far, it looks like it's gonna stay that way because neither one of them is going to take a chance and risk anything to find out if it can be more. So, the status quo rules for now. Of course, you could ask the cards for advice. In particular, you could ask: (1) if your cousin should take a chance (hey, the cards might feel it's just as well these two don't get involved), and (2) if the answer to that first question is yes, meaning that there's promise in the relationship, what she should do (i.e., tell him bluntly, tell him gently, wine and dine him and give him a kiss?)?

Chubby Mummy	02 Dec 2004
Wow Thirteen I like the way you thnk...I never would have thought of actually doing that! Mind you I am a beginner at this...we learn something new everyday! So basically what Ill do is do a 3-card spread on what if she goes for it- and if I get positive cards then Ill give her the green light...right?? Once again thank you!! xxx CM

Chubby Mummy	02 Dec 2004
Ive basically taken your advice thirteen and asked the cards for advice. I didnt think that the readings were appropriate here so I posted a new thread in "readings" The link is here - for anyone who wishes to help out??? http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=401254#post401254 (i hope ive copied/pasted it right!) Many thanks xx CM

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