Hi Gem,

No, I know it is unlikely for you to ignore all of us, the be-all is you are a moderator, so if you ignore us, not good?

I know you are busy, being the season(not in season), messages, posting etc. How you do it sometimes, is a surprise to me, perhaps you hide a few crystal "balls" , under the skirts perhaps, .

Don't forget to help me with the interpritation as in many cases the cards in specific houses would contradict each other.

I want to really tackle this lot and start understanding it a bit more, although I think it will take a long time!

Blessed be

OI!!  Balls and seasons?  Heehee you have been at the sherry hmm?

Ok now I have had some time, I read through and I was really very confused at some of your meanings. What did you mean when you said you copy and past the meanings? Don't you read anew for each spread? I find some of your meanings very strange, Ten of Wands, Two of Wands. where do you get these meanings from? I realise that you have spent a lot of time on this but the reading is so large it runs the risk of not even being read especially if the seeker was after a simple answer on how to stick to their New Year's resolutions? Or is this just a practise on me? Help me out here please, I am presuming this is the RW deck too?

Hi Gem,

I compiled my own "manual" a few years ago, whereby I actually researched a number of books and their meanings. I don't stick to a specific decks meanings. And yes you are my guinaefowl on this lot, that's why I asked you to help with this lot. I am certain you have more experience than me and therefore I would appreciate your view. I don't want to do all my readings like this. As you said it's just to much, the seeker will get totally confused.
I use the RW and understand the symbolism etc. Although sometimes i would feel in doing a spread with a different deck, I only use my own interpritations
Perhaps I interpreted some with a funny angle.?

blessed be

Hi Gem, sorry,

Copying and pasting is from my manual to the document I designed to fit these in and gives me an idea of what is happening. Within this parameter are a few meanings, the thread in the reading picks up all over.

Please do't forget I read with a very strict upright and reversed orientation.

Let me give you the full meanings from the two cards you mentioned;


Two of Wands
Symbolism:

Wand in left hand: The abilities in hand.
Wand planted to right: Rightness, stability.
Young man: New start or journey.
Globe in right hand: A world of new
Opportunities.
Floral design: Creativity.
Castle wall: Strong foundation.

Element: Fire        Direction: East. Season: Spring

Zodiac: Fourth quarter of Taurus and ruled by The Emperor.

Comparative to the Magician.


Card Description.
A young man, standing on a castle wall, looking out over the sea, holding a globe in his right hand and one Wand in his left. To his right is planted another Wand

Meaning: “The opportunity to succeed, patience”

Upright
Here we see the opportunity to succeed. This is a card of careful planning. The spark, undirected, starts taking form. However, don’t expect success now. You need to wait; success is on the horizon, boldly plan new projects. One thing you need to remember, the success you will receive might be tainted with unhappiness. In essence you are taking that which you have, planning and considering your future with new possibilities of success. What returns, might be a real surprise.

Positive:
Motivation, planning, success, although not immediate. Creativity and boldness.

You have been presented or will receive opportunities for new projects. In approaching this matter focused, you have the ability to develop, plan and manage these opportunities with perfect balance. You have the knowledge and ability to fulfill your dreams and ensure success. Using your creative ability has put you in a fortunate position. You are boldly embarking where no man has ever gone before.

Negative

Negative:                                      The waiting is over, avoid being impatient. Good start-bad ending. Business failure. A surprise with devastating results. Investments lost.  Trouble and problems. Misfortune.

You are going to be or have been presented with a wonderful idea, promise of riches, fame and glory. Something to good to be true, unfortunately it spells disaster for you. Your mindset and approach was or will be creative but no matter what you do, you won’t make it. Your investment will be lost. A partnership you entered into or will, has not got the solid foundation to be stable and profitable. The maturity or experience you have, lack the necessary hindsight.

Ten Of Wands;
Element: Fire Direction: East. Season: Summer.

Zodiac: Fourth quarter of Gemini and ruled by the Lovers.



Card Description.
A man burdened by ten wands on his way toward a small town in the distance.

Meaning: “Too much to handle”.
If you are a helpful person by nature, this is a time where you burdened yourself with too many problems that need sorting out. Most of these are not your own, but that of other people. This card also predicts success in your business and work, however, at the cost of your personal relationships.                            

Positive:
Fortune, gain, success, but also possible unhappiness from these things. Possible uncertainties in your enterprise, but if you assert yourself, honor, security, opposition swept away.

You have the fortune, gain and success but, for  you it also brought unhappiness. This is due to having too many things to handle at once. Your work has become a burden and may give rise to uncertainties in your business. If you stand your ground against possible difficulties and circumstances you will be the victor. The fact that you are working harder than normal, is causing your family life to suffer, however this is only temporary and if you force some quality time, a positive change will be evident.

Negative:  
Intrigues and difficulties. These may be legal (as a lawsuit). This card is a warning against trouble or false friends.

You may face legal action against you. These problems are self-created because you took on to much to handle and could not foresee possible losses. There is also a possibility that you may lose all you’ve gained, even if surrounding cards are positive the negative influence remains.

Blessed be