And now the one everybody has been anticipating . . . . For a candidate who has created so much buzz, this is a decidedly dour sequence until we get to the quintessence cards. The Emperor, indicative of overweening ambition, appears not once but twice, while both the Wheel of Fortune and the Chariot show … Continue reading Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Tarot Readings
Cory Booker’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Another straightforward read here. Cory Booker has also declared his candidacy for the office of President. No Emperor in this spread; maybe Booker and Bernie Sanders are both perceived as more egalitarian. (Note that I said "perceived as;" this is still American politicians we're talking about.) I've also noticed that the Hierophant has appeared in … Continue reading Cory Booker’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
These readings are starting to get more streamlined as I work my way down the list. Elizabeth Warren has already declared her candidacy for President. All images copyright U.S. Games Systems, Inc, Stamford, CT In the "Social Quotient" line, the eternally skeptical American male sees her as an idle slacker who won't deliver what she … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
The “Mongrel’s Mash-up” Mixed-Media Decision Making Spread
Here's a more radical mingling of tarot and Lenormand decks in a single reading. Rather then mixing the two decks together or creating a separate chain or division in the spread for each type of deck, I scatter the cards between two different lines by rolling a single die to come up with an odd … Continue reading The “Mongrel’s Mash-up” Mixed-Media Decision Making Spread
Kamala Harris’ 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Continuing the series, here is the "Candidate's Profile" for Kamala Harris. As always, read my observations as possibilities, not definite conclusions. The cards tell the tale in their own way and I do my best to translate. All images copyright U.S. Games Systems, Inc, Stamford, CT In the "Social Quotient" line, the "all-American male" could … Continue reading Kamala Harris’ 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Joe Biden’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Although he hasn't formally declared his candidacy for President in the 2020 election (and it's looking increasingly less likely that he will), I decided to do this reading to assess Joe Biden's chances. I've been using the Albano-Waite RWS deck for these spreads due to its vivid colors and easy readability. Note that my observations … Continue reading Joe Biden’s 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Bernie Sanders’ 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
As promised, I performed my "Candidate's Tarot Profile" spread on Bernie Sanders' 2020 run for President of the United States. The bottom line is that he might be electable if he can convince enough people that he really is on their side. As we shall see, this could be a tough nut to crack. Note … Continue reading Bernie Sanders’ 2020 “Candidate’s Profile” Reading
Paired-Deck Reading #1: A Family Matter
A few of the Lenormand writers I follow have mentioned the practice of merging tarot or oracle cards with a Lenormand deck, usually by drawing a handful of cards from an alternate pack as a postscript to the Lenormand reading. I've never found this particularly useful, but lately I've been thinking how it might be … Continue reading Paired-Deck Reading #1: A Family Matter
A Celtic Cross Health Reading
In yesterday's post regarding my upcoming physical examination, I mentioned that a follow-up Celtic Cross reading would be justified by the testimony shown in the preliminary five-card tarot line. I went ahead and did that using the Albano-Waite tarot, with reversals. All images copyright U.S. Games Systems, Inc, Stamford, CT In this context, the numerous … Continue reading A Celtic Cross Health Reading
Shootout: Tarot vs. Lenormand
One of the advantages of having more than one arrow in your cartomantic quiver is that you have choices as to which one to bring to the target. The disadvantage is that you have to choose. My main reading tool from 1972 until 2012 was the tarot, and specifically the Thoth deck. But when I … Continue reading Shootout: Tarot vs. Lenormand