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.

Playing Card – Three Card Draw: 6H + 3D + 10S

This morning I pulled three playing cards for insight and guidance for the day. 

• 6 of Hearts
• 3 of Diamonds
• 10 of Spades

The 6H represents a male loved one such as a brother, son or boyfriend.  The 3D denotes unsustained efforts, sporadic progress, or part-time work, and the 10S indicates worry and fear.  The three-card fan is interpreted from left to right, and the final card carries the most weight in the interpretation.

I would read the 6H to represent my brother who’s been staying with me while he recovers from a chronic health problem.  The 10S shows that I’m worried about him, and because the 10S falls last, it indicates that the concern is justified.  I could read the 3D two different ways.  In a general sense, it could indicate the sporadic progress he’s been making in his recovery that I’m concerned about.  More specifically the 3D can refer to the fact he’s returned to work part-time, and today he decided to put in some extra hours.  I’m concerned that the extra work could cause a relapse of his health issue.  Both readings would be accurate.

I always find it interesting that the playing cards can refer to several different things, and all of the interpretations prove valid and meaningful.

Playing Card – 3 card draw: QH + JH + 2H

I’ve been studying Regina Russell’s Card Reader’s Handbook, so this morning I decided to draw three playing cards for insight and guidance:

• Queen of Hearts
• Jack of Hearts
• 2 of Hearts

After the somber reading yesterday, I was happy to see so many sunny Hearts! 

“Queen and Jack is an old friend come back!“  With the JH it usually refers to an old flame, and with the Queen also being a heart, I’d say it’s pretty clear that these cards refer to an ex-girlfriend.  The 2H shows happy emotions or being excited about something, so the reunion appears to be a happy one.

The message here is one I’ve already received previously in a recent Lenormand Oracle draw, so I’m sure it will come true!  I’ve found Regina Russell’s method to be very accurate, although my playing card draws seem to take longer to manifest than draws from other oracle cards. 

As I mentioned when I posted the previous Lenormand reading, an ex-girlfriend has tried to get back in touch with me through a family member.  I avoided the overture because of the way things had ended between us, but both oracles indicate that a reunion would be happy.  It will be interesting to see if she cycles back in again.