blackroseivy
Hi, calypso! Hoping to see you here. Ask me a question, I'm still thinking about mine - & the book I will use. 
Nov. Bibliomancy - blackroseivy & calypso tea
CalypsoTea
Hello! I'm really excited to be doing this with you. It's my first time working with bibliomancy this way, but I will do my best! ^_^
That said, for my reading, I don't have any particular question in mind; I think the Thanksgiving spread Franniee offered will do quite nicely for a general reading. I'm open to whichever book you feel would work for the reading (for now I can say that I have no taboos in that regard ^_^ ).
Here's the spread again, for reference:
Hee! This is exciting! ^_^
That said, for my reading, I don't have any particular question in mind; I think the Thanksgiving spread Franniee offered will do quite nicely for a general reading. I'm open to whichever book you feel would work for the reading (for now I can say that I have no taboos in that regard ^_^ ).
Here's the spread again, for reference:
As for your reading, please let me know if you have any particular question or theme in mind. I was planning to be spontaneous in my choice of books (one for each question), so please say if you have any taboos, or if a specific genre speaks to you strongly. The spread used will be the Thanksgiving spread unless you'd prefer a different one. Just post it for me so I know! ^_^franniee said:
Hee! This is exciting! ^_^
blackroseivy
Oh yesh (which is from "Mutts" which I intend to use for this, Patrick McDonnell is EVER such a sage)!! This will be fine. I think that doing a general with Moochie & Earl will be VERY fun & enlightening.
What I want to know is: Am I on the verge of actually having a love-life, for the 1st time in like, too many years? I would like to know because I feel more primed to meet people than I have in a long time, I'm in a new place now as of last July where I have a FAR better chance, & it just seems more likely. I am talking to someone now, not sure if it will go anyplace but I am feeling the possibilities that seem to be surrounding me.
So let 'er rip!
This will be fine. I think that doing a general with Moochie & Earl will be VERY fun & enlightening.What I want to know is: Am I on the verge of actually having a love-life, for the 1st time in like, too many years? I would like to know because I feel more primed to meet people than I have in a long time, I'm in a new place now as of last July where I have a FAR better chance, & it just seems more likely. I am talking to someone now, not sure if it will go anyplace but I am feeling the possibilities that seem to be surrounding me.
So let 'er rip!
blackroseivy
OH what funsies!!
Here we go - I laid out 5 "Mutts" books (the cartoon strip, you know!) in the order that was laid out for the spread.
This is the interesting thing: They even have a THEME!! Out of all of the strips in all these books, they all hang together as being about home, about security, about belonging, about maybe venturing into the unfamiliar but having security when doing so...
Here we go:
Where have I been/where am I coming from (past):
1) A squirrel is in his hollow tree contemplating. At the end, he says: "There's no place like home."
You have certainly been blessed, & you know it! A sense of home & security is paramount to your happiness; you have it & are grateful at this point.
Where am I now (present):
2) Bushie is at the animal shelter; Tom-Tom has been waiting & waiting to be "chosen": "I knew it! I knew it. I'M A KEEPER! After ALL this time... I'M a keeper!" & then to the others in the cages: "HANG IN THERE, FELLAS!"
This may signify a new relationship - or a renewal of an old one for you. Either way, you are feeling special, as though you are "chosen" as one who is special to another or to others.
What can I see that I should be thankful for:
3) Mooch is in his carrier. He says to Earl: "Where am I?" "In a cat carrier." "A WHAT!?!" "It's for going for long rides." "Do I get shome peanuts and a movie?"
The kitty carrier is a symbol of Frank & Millie's love for Mooch. They don't want to leave him behind on vacation, & they want him to be safe & secure while traveling. I think that in a sense, like a turtle, you carry "home" with you, & you have a sense that it is always there for you.
What I can't see that I should be thankful for:
4) Mooch & Earl are at the beach on vacation. A bird flies up. Mooch: "It's Mona, my secretary. Hey, Mona, how're things going back home?" "Mr. Mooch, I have an urgent message Mr. Bip and Mr. Bop Squirrel!" Here he drops an acorn on Mooch's head (which is the pastime of the squirrels in this strip!). Mooch: "Everything is shtatus quo."
Isn't this a funny one to be about what you can't see to be grateful for! I think that those funny little wake-up calls that you get from day to day are there just for the purpose of making you appreciate even more deeply that which you already have, even when it or you are not "there" or it isn't immediately apparent.
Where is this taking me (future):
5) A birdhouse hangs over a birdbath. 1 of the 2 birds in the birdbath says: "AHH, finally... a house with a pool."
I think that you will find that in the future year, your happiness will be compounded by new additions! Like getting "a new pool", not literally I'm sure - well, one never really knows, does one? BUT, I think that perhaps you will be working even harder on your sense of home & security, that things are going to improve for everyone is my sense now, & you will be in the midst of it making those little changes that you have always wanted to make, perhaps only just now having the time, energy, resources, etc.
Well, this was such a coherent reading that I certainly hope that it makes as much sense to you as it did to me!
Looking forward to yours for me - & can you let me know what books you use?
Here we go - I laid out 5 "Mutts" books (the cartoon strip, you know!) in the order that was laid out for the spread.
This is the interesting thing: They even have a THEME!!
Out of all of the strips in all these books, they all hang together as being about home, about security, about belonging, about maybe venturing into the unfamiliar but having security when doing so...Here we go:
Where have I been/where am I coming from (past):
1) A squirrel is in his hollow tree contemplating. At the end, he says: "There's no place like home."
You have certainly been blessed, & you know it!
A sense of home & security is paramount to your happiness; you have it & are grateful at this point.Where am I now (present):
2) Bushie is at the animal shelter; Tom-Tom has been waiting & waiting to be "chosen": "I knew it! I knew it. I'M A KEEPER! After ALL this time... I'M a keeper!" & then to the others in the cages: "HANG IN THERE, FELLAS!"
This may signify a new relationship - or a renewal of an old one for you.
Either way, you are feeling special, as though you are "chosen" as one who is special to another or to others.What can I see that I should be thankful for:
3) Mooch is in his carrier. He says to Earl: "Where am I?" "In a cat carrier." "A WHAT!?!" "It's for going for long rides." "Do I get shome peanuts and a movie?"
The kitty carrier is a symbol of Frank & Millie's love for Mooch. They don't want to leave him behind on vacation, & they want him to be safe & secure while traveling. I think that in a sense, like a turtle, you carry "home" with you, & you have a sense that it is always there for you.
What I can't see that I should be thankful for:
4) Mooch & Earl are at the beach on vacation. A bird flies up. Mooch: "It's Mona, my secretary. Hey, Mona, how're things going back home?" "Mr. Mooch, I have an urgent message Mr. Bip and Mr. Bop Squirrel!" Here he drops an acorn on Mooch's head (which is the pastime of the squirrels in this strip!). Mooch: "Everything is shtatus quo."
Isn't this a funny one to be about what you can't see to be grateful for!
I think that those funny little wake-up calls that you get from day to day are there just for the purpose of making you appreciate even more deeply that which you already have, even when it or you are not "there" or it isn't immediately apparent.Where is this taking me (future):
5) A birdhouse hangs over a birdbath. 1 of the 2 birds in the birdbath says: "AHH, finally... a house with a pool."
I think that you will find that in the future year, your happiness will be compounded by new additions!
Like getting "a new pool", not literally I'm sure - well, one never really knows, does one? BUT, I think that perhaps you will be working even harder on your sense of home & security, that things are going to improve for everyone is my sense now, & you will be in the midst of it making those little changes that you have always wanted to make, perhaps only just now having the time, energy, resources, etc.Well, this was such a coherent reading that I certainly hope that it makes as much sense to you as it did to me!
Looking forward to yours for me - & can you let me know what books you use?
CalypsoTea
Blackroseivy, that was awesome! The fact that you chose "Mutts" was especially cool for me, as I am an aspiring comic artist. Your reading was so spot-on; home and security are issues that are definitely on the forefront of my mind. Thank you so much! ^_^
Yesterday was very hectic and left me rather drained, so I didn't get to do much on my end. I did, however, manage to tweak the spread so that it is more apropos to your question (I couldn't find another spread that was satisfactory). It will now read like this:
Now I just need to choose the books and find some quiet! Until then. ^_^
Yesterday was very hectic and left me rather drained, so I didn't get to do much on my end. I did, however, manage to tweak the spread so that it is more apropos to your question (I couldn't find another spread that was satisfactory). It will now read like this:
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1*****2*********5*****6*****7
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1. Where I have been/where I am coming from (past):
2. Where I am now (present):
3. What you want in a relationship:
4. What you need in a relationship:
5. What romantic possibilities lie before you:
6. Advice for action on your part:
7. Where the current path you are on leads (future):
1*****2*********5*****6*****7
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1. Where I have been/where I am coming from (past):
2. Where I am now (present):
3. What you want in a relationship:
4. What you need in a relationship:
5. What romantic possibilities lie before you:
6. Advice for action on your part:
7. Where the current path you are on leads (future):
Now I just need to choose the books and find some quiet! Until then. ^_^
blackroseivy
WOW now THAT is "synchronicity" with a capital C!!
Can't believe how good I am sometimes. Ok, enough honking my horn!
Can't wait for your analysis.
Can't believe how good I am sometimes. Ok, enough honking my horn!
Can't wait for your analysis.
CalypsoTea
Okay! I chose the books (two of which were manga), one for each question, and used a paragraph from each book and an entire page from the manga. I laid them out in the spread's pattern and used a small Fluorite piece to help me focus. I hope you like it! ^_^
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1. Where you have been/where you are coming from (past):
2. Where you are now (present):
3. What you want in a relationship:
4. What you need in a relationship:
5. What romantic possibilities lie before you:
6. Advice for action on your part:
7. Where the current path you are on leads (future):
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1. Where you have been/where you are coming from (past):
I think this means that you haven't been in the best of situations, maybe even a little depressed, but still hopeful that things were going to be better. Having that hope, that dream of "happily ever after".
2. Where you are now (present):
Right now it seems that you are in a place where things are significantly better, but you may have to adapt yourself to get the full benefits. It could be that there's someone who is nervous, in general or around you, which means that you should make a stronger effort on your part to befriend them and make them feel comfortable. Or it could be that you're at a point where you have to learn to read between the lines (body language, double meanings, etc) to gauge how some people feel.
3. What you want in a relationship:
The author is talking about how she doesn't compare to all these beautiful people she's standing amongst and I think you want someone who can see you for who you are and still say that you glow just as much, or even more so, than they do. You want that special friend who'd rather spend the party with you (outside looking in), than among the superficiality.
4. What you need in a relationship:
I think what you need in a relationship is a little push. The story is about Rei and Kira, but Rei is definitely dominating the scene here. He's enthusiastic and earnest and startling, and he's shaking up the lives of these timid women. So, maybe you need a little kick-start in a relationship; someone that encourages you and shakes you out of your comfort zone.
5. What romantic possibilities lie before you:
In this paragraph, the goddess Hathor is speaking to her daughter, the queen. I think the possibilities before you are good and strong. You've done already what you had to in order to get where you are. Ahead is life, and a good one at that. So, yeah, I think you're on the verge of something awesome.
6. Advice for action on your part:
Train_Man is showing Hermess the forum transcript of when he was asking people for romance advice. Your advice, it seems, is that you have to put yourself out there too. Step out of your comfort zone. Try not to take yourself too seriously. It's about honesty and opening up, and making sure that once you're certain of how you feel and what you want, the other person knows it too.
7. Where the current path you are on leads (future):
You're heading towards the most dangerous part of your journey, which of course would be the love life you desire. You already have what you need to walk this road, but you still feel a little out of your element. But you can't be fearful and shy away from that... Because it's always the most dangerous when you risk your heart. So, I think that you are definitely on the right path to relationship-ville. ^_^
blackroseivy
CalypsoTea said:Okay! I chose the books (two of which were manga), one for each question, and used a paragraph from each book and an entire page from the manga. I laid them out in the spread's pattern and used a small Fluorite piece to help me focus. I hope you like it! ^_^
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1. Where you have been/where you are coming from (past):
I think this means that you haven't been in the best of situations, maybe even a little depressed, but still hopeful that things were going to be better. Having that hope, that dream of "happily ever after".
I am bi-polar & disabled; I have been through the mental ward & homelessness 2x in my life (though thank heavens with a roof, NEVER on the streets!!). I made some mistakes in judgment, let's just say. Then, after having had the last blow-up that got me kicked out of my sister's house, I wound up in a podunk & 1-horse tiny dot of a place that wasn't far from my parents because at the time I had no-one but my mother to help me.
Needless to say, nothing good ever happened for me THERE.
I recently moved to Elmira, NY - it is SO much better for me!
I now have prospects - not far from Ithaca, the upstate arts mecca, & also not far from NYC - just a bus-ride away, & an actual BUS STATION only just blocks away down my own street!
2. Where you are now (present):
Right now it seems that you are in a place where things are significantly better, but you may have to adapt yourself to get the full benefits. It could be that there's someone who is nervous, in general or around you, which means that you should make a stronger effort on your part to befriend them and make them feel comfortable. Or it could be that you're at a point where you have to learn to read between the lines (body language, double meanings, etc) to gauge how some people feel.
That's funny because I am rather into just this kind of thing lately!
3. What you want in a relationship:
The author is talking about how she doesn't compare to all these beautiful people she's standing amongst and I think you want someone who can see you for who you are and still say that you glow just as much, or even more so, than they do. You want that special friend who'd rather spend the party with you (outside looking in), than among the superficiality.
OH yes - I understand, believe me! I have always been the odd one out - & Gordon grew up quite popular, but he is sympathetic & even empathetic I believe, & he is very much one for 1-on-1 as well.
4. What you need in a relationship:
I think what you need in a relationship is a little push. The story is about Rei and Kira, but Rei is definitely dominating the scene here. He's enthusiastic and earnest and startling, and he's shaking up the lives of these timid women. So, maybe you need a little kick-start in a relationship; someone that encourages you and shakes you out of your comfort zone.
Having any sort of relationship at ALL would be quite the push out of my comfort-zone!!
5. What romantic possibilities lie before you:
In this paragraph, the goddess Hathor is speaking to her daughter, the queen. I think the possibilities before you are good and strong. You've done already what you had to in order to get where you are. Ahead is life, and a good one at that. So, yeah, I think you're on the verge of something awesome.
What can I say to this but, sounds wonderful!
6. Advice for action on your part:
Train_Man is showing Hermess the forum transcript of when he was asking people for romance advice. Your advice, it seems, is that you have to put yourself out there too. Step out of your comfort zone. Try not to take yourself too seriously. It's about honesty and opening up, and making sure that once you're certain of how you feel and what you want, the other person knows it too.
Again - doing it, doing it!!
7. Where the current path you are on leads (future):
You're heading towards the most dangerous part of your journey, which of course would be the love life you desire. You already have what you need to walk this road, but you still feel a little out of your element. But you can't be fearful and shy away from that... Because it's always the most dangerous when you risk your heart. So, I think that you are definitely on the right path to relationship-ville. ^_^
Haha - & no Gandalf to rescue me!
heheWell! I think that something is opening up with Gordon, for sure. What I am anxious over is, well, just this stuff, actually - the fact that I read Tarot etc.! So far, it doesn't seem at all like he is the kind of person who would be fazed by that - but one never knows for definite sure until the subject is broached!
<=== haha, lots of these, it's how I'm feeling at the mo!! Thank you so much, this really seems to hit it on the head for me absolutely & is SO very encouraging!
CalypsoTea
Whoo-hoo! I'm so glad. I've never done a reading like this before, so I was really nervous. I'm very happy that it connected with you, and I hope things work out to be great for you and Gordon. ^_^
[Post #100! Go me! ^_^]
[Post #100! Go me! ^_^]
blackroseivy
So do I - thanx again!
