My tarot deck is a Rider Waite and when I consult them I usually do a three card spread, horseshoe spread or celtic cross. When I read I do so as I am the querent, and the questions I ask go along the lines of:
What are the issues surrounding my relationship with Ben?
What are things I need to be concerned about in my relationship with him?
Are his motives sincere in our interaction?
What is the best way to approach my interaction with him?
A lot of times I have gotten the reversed magician, the moon, seven of swords, reversed page of wands in the position of environment, or obstacles. Sometimes I do one card readings and say something like "Tell me about Ben," and it ends up being one of these cards or the King of pentacles or King of Wands reversed. In the self position, immediate future or hopes and fears I often get the seven of cups and I am often crowned by the highpriestess in celtic cross. I dont know how relevant these are, but like you all said, the biggest indicator is your gut. So I really think there is something.
Then I do readings online and regardless of what site i go to, I pull the same cards over and over again. The sites basically give their interpretation of the cards, sometimes synthesized to fit the meaning of the position. Basically what the sites tell me is that I need to open my eyes and dont allow myself to be fooled or misled by someone who is not what they seem.
Then there are the other oracles like the Gong Hee fat choy and the Madame Lenormand that tell me that I am being misled by a secret. I know these are completely differnt from Tarot, but they too continuously spit out the same messages over and over again. This leads me to believe that I am missing something.
I think I will request a reading in the other section. If you have any other suggestions, I am very willing to accept them.
Hugs
