Blue Owl Lenormand - Three Card Draw

This morning I drew three cards from the Blue Owl Lenormand deck for guidance for the day. 

• The Child
• The Book
• The Man

The child can represent an actual child in my life, and the book can refer to the child’s education or to something totally unexpected happening.  The Man most likely represents me.  Today is my little nephew’s birthday, and we’re having a celebration, so I wonder if these cards are referring to something unexpected happening with our plans.  He’s too young for school, and too innocent to be hiding anything.  I could be that I will end up covering up for a child today.

The other thought I have is that the child and book refer to a new area of study that will capture my interest.  Nothing in the works at the moment, but I’m known to have a wandering eye when it comes to learning new things.

Tell A Fortune Cards - Three Card Draw

It’s back to oracle cards this morning with a three-card draw from one of my absolute favorite decks - Daphne’s Tell A Fortune Cards.  This is a great deck for someone who wants to learn to read playing cards, but doesn’t want to memorize all the meanings.  The meanings are printed on each card in beautiful calligraphy with little designs that make this deck as beautiful as it functional.

• 9 of Diamonds
• 3 of Spades
• Queen of Spades

The 9D indicates that someone is wishing for me (misses me?) or is wishing on me (wants something from me?).  It can also mean extra money which supports yesterdays draw, and brings a smile to my face. :)  The 3S can represent a problem, but it also indicates communication or resolving misunderstandings.  The QS is a sexy, passionate, possessive lady.

The first interpretation that came to mind when I pulled these cards was that a woman was wishing to communicate with me to resolve a misunderstanding.  This interpretation makes sense to me as there is a female friend I had a falling out with several years ago, and have not been in contact with her since.  This message has come up before in my daily draws, so it may be that she is trying to contact me.  We’ve both moved since we lost contact, and I have no idea how to reach her either.

The two spades falling on the 9D can also show money problems, which is also true.  I could end up having to pay more than I want for something, or a woman will tell me that I’m overdrawn on my checking account.  Ouch!

Zolar’s New Astrological Tarot Fortune Telling Cards

I woke up this morning in the mood to work with Tarot. I know that this is supposed to be an Oracle Cards blog, but the option was to post my Tarot draw, or post nothing. So I decided to go ahead and post an interesting Tarot three-card draw.

Zolar’s New Astrological Tarot Fortune Telling Deck is probably the strangest Tarot deck I own. I have a used copy from the 1970s that I found on ebay a few years ago, and it did not come with any instructions. I have no idea how these cards are supposed to be used, so I’ve always treated it like any other oracle deck.

I think the oddest thing about the Zolar deck is that there are only 56 cards with images on both sides of each card. One side of each card contains a very poorly colored reproduction of a Rider-Waite Minor Arcana image, printed interpretations for both upright and reversed positions, and a corresponding playing card suit and number. On the other side of each card is either a poorly colored reproduction of a Rider-Waite Major Arcana image with printed interpretations, OR either a planetary or zodiacal image with lucky number and printed interpretations. One card has a blank back - The King of Cups. Needless to say, it’s a very interesting deck, and it requires some very crafty shuffling.

It’s impossible to draw cards randomly with this deck even with your eyes closed since the texture is different on the two sides of each card. The Minor Arcana are slick, and the Major Arcana (backs) are matte. For my draw I decided which side of the deck would be the top, and then shuffled and cut the deck into three piles (top-down). Then I flipped each pile and read the bottom card for today’s message. I ended up getting all Minor Arcana Cards all in the upright position:

• 6 of Pentacles - Benevolent aspirations prompted by good fortune and material success.
• 3 of Pentacles - Added revenue from an unexpected source. Material success.
• Knight of Cups - A young man with light brown hair and hazel eyes.  Good news, and invitation to a social affair.

Oh, I like this message a lot!  Good news, and an increase in money from an unexpected source, will put me in a generous mood.  It looks like the added income won’t hurt my social life either.

Here’s a picture of the card backs:

 

Maybe I should consider playing these numbers in the lottery!

Oracle Gé - Three Card Draw

I was in the mood for some practical, timely insight this morning, so I decided to draw my daily cards from the Oracle Gé.  Although most oracles may reveal energies at work that may not manifest for several days or even months, I’ve found that Oracle Gé will usually refer to something immediate in my life.  The cards I drew were a little surprising:

• 17 The Star
• 12 The Dagger
• 59 The Bat

The Dagger represents aggression, malice and violence, which is more severe when the card falls in the reversed position.  Luckily I drew the card upright today, but it still isn’t good news.  The Bat represents loss, theft, betrayal and fraud.  Eeek!  That is clearly not a happy combination.  The Star is the saving grace of the spread.  It represents protections in all forms including overt as well as secret defense.  It’s nice to know that someone has my back.

It appears that I can expect some negative emotions today over a betrayal or breach of trust–perhaps a nasty argument.  Thankfully the Star promises that I’ll be protected from any real harm or injury.

Wisdoms Oracle Cards - Three-Card Draw

This morning I felt drawn to use the Wisdoms Oracle Cards for my daily three-card draw.  Normally I shuffle the deck while focusing on my question: “What do I need to be aware of for today?”  Then I fan the cards out face-down on the table and randomly draw three cards.  To change it up, today I simply cut the deck into three piles, and read the cut by flipping each pile over to reveal the picture at the bottom.  Here’s what the cut revealed:

• 3 Gemini
• 17 Wisdom
• 36 Luck

Gemini can represent a person in my life who exhibits Gemini qualities, or it can indicate that Gemini energy is at work in the current situation.  Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and it represents mental activity and communications.  In a general sense, it usually indicates working on something mentally or doing a lot of thinking about the matter at hand.  This card can also denote the need to make a decision, or the need to do something over.

Wisdom represents making wise choices and using wisdom to one’s advantage in a situation.

Luck is similar to the Lenormand Clover, as its image suggests, and represents good luck coming to bear on the matter at hand.  It can also herald a lucky opportunity on the way.  This card is ruled by the planet Jupiter which brings expansion and abundance to any situation.

Since I don’t know any Gemini’s or anyone with a Gemini personality, I think today’s message is pretty clear: Careful thought and planning, and a wise decision will be needed to make the most of a lucky opportunity.

Questioning the Lenormand Oracle

I’ve been experiencing financial difficulties recently, and I’ve been considering opening an ebay store to sell my original artwork, used books, and other stuff that would normally be presented at a tag sale.  For insight and guidance with this issue, I decided to ask the Mystical Lenormand if it would be beneficial for me to get involved with ebay.  Here are my results using Regina Russell’s 6-Card Question Spread:

Q: Would I find success in opening a store on ebay?

 

• The Snake
• The Bear
• The Coffin
• The Ring
• The Moon
• The Tower
• The Crossroads

I discovered after I’d randomly drawn my cards that I had someone pulled an extra card (The Crossroads), so I put it to the side to be read in conjunction with the Tower as the final outcome.

Interpretation:

The Recent Past or Present:
Snake + Bear shows that I’m currently experiencing some financial troubles.

Answers the Question:
Coffin + Ring shows a transformation and end to problems, and a successful contract.  The ebay store offers an opportunity to recover financially.

Contributing Factors Yet to Be Considered:
Moon + Tower shows creativity and ambition.  Perhaps more of my emotions and creative energy will need to be invested in this project than I realize to ensure success.

Pivot & Extra Card:
Tower + Crossroads indicates a chance to reach a high level of success with the project.  The Crossroads suggests that several new options could open up for me if I’m willing to put in the necessary effort.  In matter of work, the Crossroads can refer to a 2nd job or part time work, so it reinforces the idea that there may be more involved with the project than I anticipate.

Questioning the Cards

My favorite spread for asking a specific question of the cards is one I borrowed from Regina Russell’s Card Reader’s Handbook.  The spread is designed to be used with playing cards, but I’ve found that it works equally well with other oracle cards–particularly the Lenormand.

Method:

• Shuffle the cards until you feel ready, and then fan them out on the table picture-side down.
• The question must be stated aloud–I’m not sure why this is so, but I’ve found that if I don’t state the question aloud as per Ms Russell’s instructions, the spread doesn’t work for me.
• Draw six cards at random dealing each face up according to the diagram.
• The cards are read in columns only beginning with the first column on the left.

Interpretation:

1. The first column (cards 1 & 4) represents recent past or present influences.
2. The middle column (cards 2 & 5) answers the question.
3. The column on the far right (cards 3 & 6) represents contributing factors yet to be considered.
4. Card #6 will usually contain the outcome of the question, and is considered the ‘pivot card.’ 

Sample Question Reading Using Playing Cards:

I was on the phone yesterday with a friend, and she had me ask the cards if she would be getting back together with her boyfriend.  I decided to use the playing cards and this spread to answer her question, and this reading is what inspired me to post the spread on my blog–along with the reading with her permission of course.

Q: Will I reconcile with my boyfriend?

• Queen of Spades
• 2 of Diamonds
• 6 of Hearts
• 3 of Diamonds
• Ace of Diamonds
• Ace of Clubs

QS + 2D = My friend fits the description of the QS (it can also represent a divorced or separated woman), and the 2D shows that she’s been enjoying her independence since the relationship ended.

6H + 3D = The 6H can represent the relationship, or it could also represent the boyfriend.  The 3D shows a temporary situation, and that not a lot of effort has been invested in the relationship, and that it’s been an ‘on again/off again’ romance.  This I know to be true.

AD + AC = The AD shows a new start, and the AC shows determination and focus.  The two of a kind would indicate a surprise.

I thought the reading pretty much nailed the situation.  My friend is a very independent woman, and she has not put forth the necessary effort to sustain the relationship.  The middle cards answer the question, and show that there will be a temporary reconciliation, but the pattern of ‘on again/off again’ will continue.  The final two cards show that a new start is possible if she is willing to focus her energies on making the relationship work.  If she would put forth the effort, she would be surprised by how different things could be.  The pivot card is a club showing that action and effort is required on her part to make a new start.

Playing Card - Three Card Draw

Today I drew three playing cards for insight and guidance:

• Jack of Spades
• 3 of Spades
• 7 of Diamonds

When a court card falls in the initial position of a three-card spread, the cards that follow usually pertain to the person represented by the court card.  The JS usually represents a young person of either sex (although most often male) with darker coloring.  Personality wise, he’s decisive and in control, and able to take charge of any situation.  I have no idea whatsoever who he or she may represent in my life.

The 3S denotes confusion or deception.  Falling directly on the JS, it would represent someone not to be trusted, but the meaning is modified by the next card which is red.  The 7D represents a change for the better in a financial situation.  It could represent a raise in salary, or rewards and recognition for one’s efforts. 

Since the 3S is covered by the 7D, it modifies it’s meaning toward the positive, so I would interpret it as confusion or a misunderstanding as opposed to lies or deceit.  If the 3S had fallen on top of the 7D, these three cards would have carried a much more sinister meaning.

These cards suggest to me that a young person I know is feeling confused and may be forced to make a choice regarding a financial situation.  The 7D can refer to stocks and investments as well, so this may have something to do with an investment of a good amount of money. 

The third card in a three-card fan will indicate the outcome of the matter, and the 7D indicates success, so the right choice will be made to ensure a good financial outcome.

The Answer Deck - Three Card Draw

Today I felt like drawing cards from a deck I’ve not posted before.  I recently received The Answer Deck as a surprise gift from a friend, and the more I play with it, the more it surprises me.

The cards I drew for today are really surprising since I can’t immediately place where they fit into my day–and my life.

• Deception
• Doubt
• The Lovers

I don’t have a lot of experience working with The Answer Deck, but what I get from these cards is that I’m feeling undecided about whether or not there is deception in a relationship. 

Oooooh, you know how sometimes when you write something down, it suddenly crystallizes?  Well, suddenly I think I know exactly what these cards are referring to…I feel moved now to draw an additional card to see if I can determine an outcome here for the doubt.
 
Hmmm…the additional card I chose is Change.  That doesn’t really offer any clear outcome, but I’m reluctant to continue pulling cards for fear of totally muddling up the reading.  I think the cards are saying that I will never know the truth surrounding the situation, but that my continued doubt has brought changes, and that is definitely true. 

Another idea that comes to mind is that the card Change could refer to timing.  The card clearly depicts an autumn scene with tree branches that have lost most of their leaves.  Perhaps there will be an outcome after this coming summer.

I really like these little cards.  They are meant to be read intuitively based on the card images and keywords.  The little booklet that accompanies the deck offers specific interpretations for only a few of the cards that carry special meaning. 

The Answer Deck comes with specific instructions for a 9-card spread that covers the past, present and future of a situation, and includes a fold-out glossy paper template with card placements for using this layout.  I tried the layout a couple of times, and found it confusing–perhaps because I’m still learning to use this oracle.  On the other hand, I’ve gotten some amazingly accurate answers from this deck by simply concentrating on a question and then drawing from 3 to 5 cards.

Wisdoms Oracle Cards

Today I decided to bring my Wisdoms Oracle deck out of retirement.  I found this unique, little black-and-white deck in a metaphysical shop in Clearwater, Florida back in the early 1990s.  I find this deck particularly interesting because it includes astrological signs as well as Lenormand-type symbols.  The illustrations are hand drawn, and very simple, which I think adds to the appeal of this deck.  It has an organic, homemade quality that I really like.  My readings with this deck have always been very accurate and insightful.

Today I drew:

44 Destiny

31 Fear

8 Scorpio

The Destiny card is represented by the moon, and indicates that the energies at work in a situation are set by fate or destiny.  It can reveal something that is in alignment with my higher purpose, and almost always indicates change.  In the way that the moon phases affect the earth, the Destiny card can affect one’s life.

The Fear card will usually point out where my emotions are blocking me.  Fear can be healthy when it protects us from taking unnecessary risks, but it can also be unhealthy when it prevents us from reach for something we desire.

The Scorpio card represents the energy of the sun sign Scorpio, and indicates that the Scorpio energy is affecting the matter at hand.  Scorpio is sensitive and easily hurt.  When slighted, Scorpio can retaliate with a vengeance.  This card usually indicates a time of careful planning, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed.

These cards represent a fear of change, and the need to evaluate the situation carefully, and initiate a plan to overcome the problem.  Destiny would suggest that this change is something I have no control over, and the ’scaredy cat’ shows that I don’t like situations that I can’t control.  Very true.  Scorpio tells me that I have the energy and resourcefulness to face and conquer the fear that is preventing me from fulfilling my destiny. 

I find it interesting that a similar message came up recently when I drew the three daily cards from The Bright Idea deck.  I guess I need to realize that I have a hard shell and a nasty stinger available when needed to help me overcome my fears and go after what I want.