A reading for Gem for the next few months regarding work issues.

I have used the miniRW, since I wanted it to fit in the scanner. And my usual reversed positions, because I really get a clearer picture with them in.

First take a good look at the spread, because it has a curious symmetry, reflecting some patterns that tend to come back in cycles. If we are not too happy with the conclusion, I will pull a few more and post them later.




First, a general view:
We got two Major Arcana in both the help positions, so there are powerful forces at work in your favor, if you can get them to work for you in the right way.
You are represented by two pages, so these could be new beginnings you are facing, either in two different occupations, or taking a different approach to the same one, that has changed in time.
Then we have Cups in both the hinder positions: looks like some emotional issues or a past relationship make it hard to concentrate on the work at hand. In fact, you got 3 Cups out of 6 Minors, so emotions are playing a significant role in your life.
There are two reversed aces in the spread, one hinders and one is the outcome. They could point to some good chances you could be letting slip by you.
I think the spread is beautifully balanced in all: you have your energy, although you could free quite a bit more. You have your emotions and creativity to assist you, and some powerful and influential forces working on your side. The only thing one could expect a bit more in a work reading is Pentacles, which seem to be lacking a bit.

RECENT PAST:

The Querent: Page of Pentacles reversed.
In the past, you tended to approach new beginnings in work matters with more insecurity. You had enthusiasm, but found it hard to get down to the practical details.

Help: The Hierophant.
What you had in your favor was acces to structured material from which to learn and follow guidelines. It could be a good teacher or someone more experienced trying to guide you along. You found it all a bit dogmatical, maybe, but it was a good guideline all the same.

Hinder: The 2 of Cups.
It is easy to lose concentration on work matters when we are distracted by emotional issues. In this case it could be anything from the beginning of a new relationship to making amends or peace with a person with which relations were a bit strained, perhaps? I believe this card was what had the poor little page dancing on his head!  


THE PRESENT:

The Querent: Page of Cups.
I love the way you righted yourself. You seem to have decided the practical approach just was not working for you, so you made the most of your own strengths, which lay more towards using your imagination, intuition and creativity. You seem to be awakening that side so much, that others will be willing to take on the practical side in order to have your creative input in a project.

Help: The Devil.
Wow, this is a hard one to crack! Luckily enough, each card has a lot of meanings to it. I remember one of this card's meanings deals with pure magic and sensual energy: sort of a Magician slightly out of control but even more powerful and mature. Since you have now changed your tactics toward problem solving, I can see how it would help to unleash all your psychic power and channel it into your new work. Are you a bit afraid to get caught up in the experience? All powerful energies tend to have that effect, but I am sure you will find a way to harness it and keep it under control.

Hinder: Ace of Cups reversed.
Once more, an emotional gift or new experience threatens to waylay you away from your occupations. Only this time you seem to be trying to block it out. However, blocking anything away inside you will block other things besides, like the necessary energy for your project. So, learn from the Devil and try to embrace the emotional gift and channel all its energy toward your goals. Let it feed you instead of hinder or distract.

Advice: 7 of Wands.
This card advises you to keep fighting for what you believe is right: defend your interests to the end and you will keep on top of things.

Outcome: Ace of Wands reversed.
I believe this card is a direct result of following the advice. If you have to fight for everything you do, you will slowly deplete you energy, so that your source of new insight and creativity becomes blocked. Once more, go back to the help the Devil can give you: he is master in channeling mental and physical energies.

Since this outcome is just a possible byproduct, let us see if we can further clarify things.


By pirbid

Yes: 8 of Cups.
Be ready to leave an emotional situation before getting hurt. We tend to wait around when things are so-so, expecting them to get better. Most often, what usually happens is that they end up worse tham mediocre. It is a sign of maturity to be able to turn our backs on something we cherish if we have the feeling it will hinder our way in life.

No: 2 of Pentacles reversed.
Do not trust you can keep juggling your options indefinitely, because they may spin out of your control. Are you considering two different work options? Is this decision too hard for you? Is it getting to your nerves? The previous card would point to the need of leaving one of them behind. Maybe even the one you believe more stable and secure.

Outcome: 7 of Swords.
It seems that if you can properly concentrate on the right option, you will finally be able to reap your rewards. Observe this is the first mental card to come up: you have been leading your life from your heart, rather than your mind, lately.


I guess one would wish for a more glorious outcome, but I turned one more and it happened to be the 8 of Pentacles, showing you perfecting your skills and enjoying the process, which is a good omen when talking about work and occupations.


All in all, you can make the most of your inner spiritual strengths. Just bear in mind that emotional energy has many ups and downs that can feel depleting in the long run. So remember to take good care of your body and stop to think coolly about some of your options. Intuition is great, but some careful thinking and planning cannot hurt.

I hope you enjoyed the reading. I certainly did. Cheers!  

Ooops, I seem to have taken up a lot of space here.

I was just browsing through the rest of the readings in this thread, and I was quite surprised to see I got 4 of the same cards that George drew out for you, Gem. Have you noticed? Maybe you can compare both readings and see how things have evolved from then to now. That is the great thing about keeping it all on record within easy reach.

About these more personal readings that you talked about regarding Chooky and Chrisdee, what would the best option be? For example, I set out to read for one of you and suddenly come up with a subject that could get personal. Surely wording is everything in this case? I mean, I can always give veiled indications for the querent to look more closely at some of the issues by him/herself. Or should I PM with what I feel is more delicate and post the rest? What if I am way off? There are many possibilities, and the querent cannot guide me in the right direction till my whole reading is given.

I see advantages and disadvantages to this online reading. On the whole, I think I prefer being face to face and having continuous feedback, so that we can truly explore all possibilities and see how far the cards can take us.

I forgot to post a question for myself. I suppose it is because there are no urgent issues I am facing at the moment. But I would dearly like to know if the therapy I just started will help me with my emotional eating disorders and allow me to do something for my health before it is too late. Or maybe it will help me in a more wide spectrum, but not on the short term. It is the first time I go into serious therapy and I am a bit disoriented. Than you  

hi gem I'm feeling really nervous about this reading i never done one for a stranger before, is this reading to short should i give more detail or more information

Recent Past
Judgement
The emperor
Temperance
Your decisions in the past were always the right one's you have a very positive attitude in family and business, there is a man you look up to and admire he has always been an inspiration and has always giving sound advice but there was someone that held you back for a short time she is very emotional and you put her needs before yours and feel she still has an influence on you

Present
The Moon
The fool
6 wands
there is a lot of confusion and this is making it difficult for you to make a decision in work, there is another younger person after the position your after in work but i don't think you have to worry he doesn't have the experience you have so the decision you make will be the right one go with your gut feeling and the first decision but that is not your real worry someone close to you has an addiction and you fear you will not have enough time for this person  

Near future
9 cups
10 cups
my advice to you is go for your goals and reap the rewards you will meet your goals because your strong and determent but don't let your fortune change you after all you believe family comes first and always will but remember sometimes you have to do thing for you, all will prevail and there is a move on the cards which will suit everyone involved

Did you see how I named the places? That makes the reader easier with titles for each place and so 'simple' advice becomes a full blown reading, It's always hard to read for a stranger but thats why it is important to do the reading exercises in order as they build on one another