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cedars wrote:I have read Bhadra's interpretation of the King of Pentacles along with her/his intensive write up on the court cards. Thank you. It was a pleasure reading.
***Thanks a lot, I worked hard on it.
However, I still have problems relating/explaining/undertanding Court cards whenever they appear in a reading.
***Let's see if I can help you with that.
I would have thought Kings and Queens should have been part of the Major Arcana and only as one King and one Queen, rather than one for each suit of the minor arcana.
***If I understand it correctly, the Major Arcana represent archetypes that are general, Court Cards (Kings and Queens either represent yourself or a mature individual in your life. A specific individual with those characteristics the suit refers to.
To relate and understand all the court cards (except perhaps the Pages) for me is still difficult. I find the interaction between these court cards to and with the other cards something not yet in tune with.
The best way to relate is to LOOOK AT YOUR CARD! LOOK AT THE IMAGE, MEDITATE ON IT, LOOK AT WHERE IT IS IN A SPREAD IN RELATION TO OTHER CARDS. Clear your mind and don't overthink, let your intuition go to work. When you try to intellectualize it gets in the way of intuition.
Many times if you are doing a reading you won't know who this person is in relationship to the querent and will have to ask them, "who in your life does this remind you of?" Usually, they will know almost immediately. But sometimes it will take them a while to process and later on they will realize who it is. Very often a King of Pentacles is an older man (a father figure or boss or benefactor) who is going to assist them in some way. The cards around will tell you with what. If it's a Queen of Pentacles it would work the same way only be a woman. If it refers to the querent it might be they that are in a position to assist someone else, or they are finally coming to maturity in the area of abundance, prosperity and financial issues. At least, that's the way I read it.
Hope this helps. Bhadra
Appreciate any comments anyone can make this issue.
Thanks.
***There are differing opinions on this, I say it is great to do readings for yourself, but not too often and not one reading after another in a day to get information. And certainly not when you are stressed. My best advice would be to meditate with your cards in your lap for about half an hour before doing a reading if you are going to do one for yourself, then, take your time with it. Leave the cards sitting there for a while after initially looking at them and writing down your first impressions, go do something else. Then, come back later and casually glance at them. Notice what impressions you get and write them down. Then go off and do something else for a while and finally come back a third time and sit down and just sort of stare at the cards and the spread for a while, just sort of zone out, then refocus your eyes and notice any impressions you get. Write them down again. You might want to take one card at a time and focus on it. Use google if you need to to get possible interpretations if you are stuck on a card. Usually by the third time on the same reading you will have a clear understanding of what the cards are telling you and have all the "meat" out of the reading. The point is, you have to stay neutral and relaxed and take your time. Above all, have fun with it, it isn't rocket science and there is no need to get over serious and all stressed out about it.. be patient with your learning process, you will learn in time.cedars wrote:Thank you for your detailed reply once again, Bhadra.
I thought the part where you described the main function of the Court cards was very beneficial to me. Thank you. Will refer to it until it sinks in.
**Your welcome, don't try quite so hard to "make" it sink in, just allow (let) it sink in, it will in its own time.
The problem so far with me has been that I have only done readings for myself and I KNOW it is not the way to go on about things. I am immeidately put off or emotionally affected by doing readings for myself and intuition somehow runs out of the window.
***That's pretty common. Especially if you do one reading after another for yourself trying to find an answer or solution. Suggest you relax and not put so much pressure on yourself. Intuition is a funny thing, it only seems to work in a relaxed (Alpha) state of consciousness.
The few times I have done readings to friends, even those far away from me in a different country, I was quite impressed with it myself.
***That should be a clue for you. The difference in reading for others and reading for yourself is OBJECTIVITY! you aren't emotionally involved and can see clearly. Its a "too close to the forest to see the trees" sort of thing with reading for yourself. As long as you can remain objective, emotionally detached and relaxed the answers flow smoothly. When you tense up (because its soooo important to get this answer..or the answer you really want to hear...it eludes you)
Is it true, or do you believe that one should not do readings for oneself?
Your very welcome, cedars, I'm glad I could be of service to you. I hope you discover in time why you have been attracted to this tool for guidance. I think as you begin reading more for others that clarity will come and you will see why so you can put it into practice. Be aware, though, that "why" is rarely a good question, because it is circular and rarely has an answer (expect the answer to be revealed experientially rather than intellectually) "how can I" is a much better question to ask and yields much clearer answers and results. I'm here (though I've just taken a new job so am much busier these days) if you need further guidance or assistance.cedars wrote:Hello Bhadra,
I cannot thank you enough for your inputs.
I knew I was drawn to the tarot cards for a reason and I have yet to find out or put it to practice. I thank you for your genuine guidance and am glad I wrote to the forum.
I will appreciate your guidance and inputs in the future which I am sure I will need.
Blessings to you.
Cedars.
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