There are at least four instances (and one related case) I can think of where a card in the tarot deck is limited to a single appearance in a reading when it might be reasonable (and in some cases necessary) to assume that it warrants more than one iteration. One of these is the 12-card … Continue reading The “One-and-Done” Single Use Dilemma
Tarot Techniques
“Who’s Got the Ball?” – Court Cards As “Agency”
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The ideas and practices described here are updated from those presented in at least one earlier post on the subject. It has always struck me that the court cards of a tarot deck have a fairly narrow range of usefulness in a reading (not to mention that they are often a source of … Continue reading “Who’s Got the Ball?” – Court Cards As “Agency”
A Quintessence “Thumbnail”
As I continue to post my original spreads on various sites, those layouts that include the calculation of a quintessence (aka "quint") card often receive puzzled questions and comments from tarot neophytes who have never heard of the technique. It's one I've found quite useful for neatly winding up all the threads in a reading … Continue reading A Quintessence “Thumbnail”
Harmony: The Last Word (For Now)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I'm "shoehorning" this post in here because of strong interest in this missing-person case. I realized that I didn't perform my "last word" reading for the case of Harmony Montgomery. The spread, which I characterize as showing "the quick (alive), the dead and the in-between (suffering but still alive)," is intended to demonstrate … Continue reading Harmony: The Last Word (For Now)
A Twist on Elemental Dignities
As a continuation of my work in blending the influence of the astrological modalities into the sign-and-planet meanings of the 36 minor, or "decan" cards of the tarot, I thought it would be interesting and possibly revealing to bring this idea into the use of Elemental Dignities (EDs). Melding the various elements and modalities of … Continue reading A Twist on Elemental Dignities
My 2022 “Beef Stew” Annual Forecast Reading
This is my first use of the annual forecast spread I just created using a "beef stew" metaphor: "broth" (trump card as the background "tone" of the upcoming year); "meat/gristle" (court cards as who I should become and avoid becoming); and "veggies/sludge" (minor cards as what I should do or avoid doing - you know, … Continue reading My 2022 “Beef Stew” Annual Forecast Reading
“You’ll Fall Right In . . .” (b/w “The Beef Stew Annual Forecast Spread”)
A discussion I've been following on the "r/tarot" reddit board brought up the point that the tarot can be overused (or improperly used) in the search for personal awareness and advancement. It is a fascinating thread for what it reveals about the extremes some people will go to in overthinking their daily lives rather than … Continue reading “You’ll Fall Right In . . .” (b/w “The Beef Stew Annual Forecast Spread”)
Harmony’s Fate: A “World of Hurt” Missing Person Reading
Author's Note: Breaking my rule again by posting twice today, but I wanted to get this off my plate because I have a growing backlog of more complex essays to publish beginning tomorrow. The police are moving briskly on this case but haven't come up with anything new yet despite poking around a home with … Continue reading Harmony’s Fate: A “World of Hurt” Missing Person Reading
Harmony’s Story: A “Missing-Person Vignette”
UPDATE: An arrest was made in this case yesterday, but it was for felonious conduct prior to the disappearance. Harmony is still unaccounted-for. There seems to have been a custody battle going on, which does not bode well. https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/father-missing-7-year-old-harmony-montgomery-arrested?fbclid=IwAR3m5aM3Hj9XZEgbEdTwgWpC7pIkFfVqEABFhWqI9PdFFB4ykYQq_dmSwvY This is the second in a series of readings about the case of a missing New … Continue reading Harmony’s Story: A “Missing-Person Vignette”
Where Is Harmony? (An Update)
UPDATE: The affidavit in the second-degree murder case against Harmony's father, Adam Montgomery, has been unsealed. There is a long chain of testimony from Adam's ex-wife Kayla (who is probably seeking a plea deal as an accessory to the crime) detailing how Harmony was accidentally killed in a fit of rage by Adam while in … Continue reading Where Is Harmony? (An Update)
