I present myself as a traditional astrologer these days, at least in spirit if not yet in full-fledged practice. So I don't use the trans-Saturnian planets for much beyond generational insights. That means I don't see Uranus, Neptune and Pluto as sign rulers or dispositors, or as partaking of the other essential dignities, or even … Continue reading Wrangling Dual Rulerships
Month: October 2017
The Introvert is In
I performed psychological triage on myself using the "introvert-extrovert" map, mainly as a demonstration of the reading method (it didn't tell me much I didn't already know). I used the Chrysalis Tarot (really a tarot-oracle hybrid, but it behaved itself this time) for the introvert snap-shot, and the Gilded Tarot for the extrovert version. I … Continue reading The Introvert is In
The Introvert-Extrovert Map
I've been running out of fresh ideas for "situational awareness and developmental insight" spreads, so I thought I would play a little game with myself. In Myers-Briggs space, I'm a card-carrying introvert (as if my natal horoscope isn't proof enough), but my challenge in this lifetime is to become more socially engaged - only in … Continue reading The Introvert-Extrovert Map
Which Deck to Buy?
In casting around for a question to test my "simple choice" spread with, I decided to ask which of two Lenormand decks I've had my eye on should be my next purchase: the Wanderwust or the Ur-Lenormand. To keep the playing field level, both decks are around the same price and both are based on … Continue reading Which Deck to Buy?
The “Strummer’s Wishbone” Simple Choice Spread
I have a fascination with complex spreads, but they are usually too large and elaborate for simple decision-making. I decided to create a two-pronged decision tree with only three cards in each chain: situation, choice and outcome, plus an optional "quintessence" card for each as advice. The title refers to the fact that, in 1981, … Continue reading The “Strummer’s Wishbone” Simple Choice Spread
Recapping the Week
Here is the complete "situational blueprint" layout for the week. I tried to make a convincing story out of the daily "action" cards but found that, once they perform their triggering duty, their influence doesn't spill over into the following day. It's interesting that the first half of the week had absolutely nothing to do … Continue reading Recapping the Week
“Weekly Blueprint” Pull for Sunday
Before I delve into the final installment of this week-long saga, I wanted to mention a remarkable bit of corroboration I received about the forecast for a "Tower" event on September 29th. As I usually do at lunar phase changes, I went back and examined the Lunar Month Look-ahead reading I did on September 23rd … Continue reading “Weekly Blueprint” Pull for Sunday
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 