A Crash Course in Tarot for Newbies #3Written by Sam Stevens
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The second card is placed across sideways first card and represents obstacles or issues dealt with person in present. The third card, placed beneath first two represents what is on subconscious mind of questioner and everything he or she has been through with regards to matter. The fourth card, placed above of first two represents potential and best that can be accomplished given choices questioner has made so far in his life regarding that matter. The fifth card, placed to left of center card represents what has transpired in past. The sixth card, placed to right of first two, represents what will take place in immediate future. The next four cards are laid out from bottom to top to right of these cards. The seventh card represents fears of person. Generally, this card will show you what is inside of them that is blocking him or her from reaching desired outcome. It can also represent atmosphere or influences that strongly affect questioner. The eighth card represents how others see person or situation. The ninth card represents hopes and fears that questioner might have for future. The tenth card represents predicted outcome of situation or actual answer to question. Some individuals like to keep pulling an addition six to ten cards after this cross is laid down to determine what will happen in future. The Relationship Spread The Relationship spread provides insight into interaction between two people or entities. It is spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 The first card (top left) represents how you see yourself and your role in situation. The second card (top right) represents how you see your partner. The third card (center left) represents how you feel about your partner. The fourth card (center right) represents what or who stands between you and your partner or obstacles in your way. Position five represents how your partner sees you. Position six (in lower right) represents what your partner feels about you. Position seven in center represents present status or challenge faced by two of you in relationship. It is important to remember, that no matter what maps or directions you are given, Tarot reading is an intuitive art and after you do it enough you will begin to develop an intuitive sense of what cards mean when they are placed in relationship to each other.
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
| | A Rose is not Just a RoseWritten by Sam Stevens
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The rose historically also symbolizes female genitalia and is associated with Cupid, Eros, Adonis, Aphrodite, Isis, Hathor, and Demeter. Rose water and rose petals are often used in magical rituals to honor these gods and goddesses. Although red roses are traditionally seen as symbols of lust, love and flower also has a long association with such qualities as purity, compassion and divine perfection. The white rose in particular has an affinity with Virgin Mary and Holy Spirit. The color of rose is also significant. Red roses symbolize love, sex and passion. Pink roses suggest friendship, joy, gratitude and fun. Yellow roses can symbolize enthusiasm, but according to some folklore, yellow rose can symbolize deception or "the perfect crime." Orange roses signify enthusiasm, passion and a lust for life. White roses are symbolic of significant landmarks in life (such as death, birth and marriage), unconditional love, purity and innocence. The flower is not only part of rose that is used in divination and magic. To discover their romantic future, women used to take pluck three green rose leaves and name one after each of their suitors. The one that stayed green longest was her soulmate. Rose hips can be strung like beads on a thread and worn as a necklace to attract love. Drinking rose-hip tea is thought to increase one's powers of prophecy. Ironically, for a flower that is often given as a gift, most powerful roses are said to be those that have been stolen from another person's garden.
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
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