Viva la evolution!

For Alex

Here we come upon an unusual spread containing several cards from the Major Arcana.

In the present position we have the wedded Five and Six of Cups. You are currently obsessing over something lost to you, and you feel an overwhelming longing for the past.

You also feel you don’t have enough time for yourself, and your goal of reducing the craziness in your life is a good one. People will make demands upon you, but there are times we have to back off and say no. You can only do so much and you can’t be responsible for everybody else. Let them scoop their own shit.

In the distant past we find the Fool. You are eccentric and intelligent. Humor is your friend, and you've used it to get through dark days.

The near future involves a period of moderation, maturation and reflection.

In the doorway from the present to the future we find the Knight of Swords. This is a card of movement and energy and Madame must confess confusion by its appearance with the above Temperance card. On one hand we see reflection and moderation; on the other energy and moving forward in the same space. You are someone in the middle of a battle. The Knight of Swords often indicates plane travel. Maybe you are packing your bags, and moving on. Or maybe you are just going to Las Vegas. It could also mean you are spreading your wings.

The Wheel of Fortune card speaks of choice and change and wonderful opportunities. Do not resist your own evolution.

Nine of Wands indicate you are very close to achieving something. You have given support in the past. If someone offers you support, don’t be afraid to take it. Don’t block yourself off.

The overview card is the Emperor. Some see the Emperor as the master of his domain. What he seeks he shall find. Others see him as someone struggling for personal independence.

This spread is conflicted and full of contrasts. I see two people - one calm and content; one full of energy and conflicted.

For a younger person, I would say this is about finding who you are and embarking upon a new life. For someone else I would say it’s about breaking out of a rut and embarking upon a new adventure. This could be a relationship, a job, or both. Often the security of the known keeps up from moving forward and becoming all we can be. Very often we don’t get off our asses until we are forced to make a decision. The old bird-in-the-hand bullshit. Don’t settle for that, and don’t second guess yourself. Move forward with the confidence of an emperor.

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a reading for Hulles



The first two cards are the Queen of Swords and the Tower in the PRESENT positions. The Queen approaches situations without pretense of guile. She (or he) is forthright and experienced, and tends to diffuse tense situations with humor. She never takes things too seriously, and will often laugh at herself. She's been through some deep shit, and she's tough because of it. Now we wed that card with the Tower.
The Tower card represents a tough period of a person's life, a person who is struggling and searching for foundation.

In the GOAL position we have the Ace of Swords, representing the challenge of a new journey and a breakthrough.

Eight of Wands. Eights are related to strength. Swords are related to strength. In the distant past, something happened quickly that brought about a fairly major change.

In the recent past we find the Five of Swords which indicates conflict and a parting of ways.

Now we move from the past to the future and find another sword card, the Six of Swords. This means you are going to be able to move away from the negativity of the past and the events represented by the previous card.

As you stand in the doorway that leads from the present to the future, your plan and desire is to experience life as a celebration. The Nine of Cups says this will happen.

Ten of Cups. At your foundation, you are about family and friends.

The Strength card in the position of inner emotions. Your inner fortitude is one of your...well... strengths. Use it wisely and never lose sight of your goals. You might have to call upon that strength to overcome temptation.

The overview card is the Knight of Wands. This card impacts all the other cards in the spread and symbolizes dynamic male energy. The Knight of Wands is courageous, passionate, and devilishly charming. He doesn't lack confidence, and is always looking for a new adventure. The other side of this is that sometimes the knight can be too cocky and too sure of himself. A knight -- especially a young knight -- can self-destruct if he isn't careful. This is where your strength comes into play. It's there for you to draw upon to keep the knight in check. Everything you need is within you. Strength is everywhere in this spread.

This reading is more of a character study. If Madame were to take anything away, it would be a reminder that life, just like a book, can be internal and character-driven.

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A READING FOR S.W. VAUGHN






In the present position we find the Four of Wands immediately impacted by the Two of Wands. You play well with others. If someone gives you advice, you listen.

Your goal card is the Eight of Coins. You hope to gain knowledge to benefit yourself and others. You are learning something new and aren't content to sit back and let life happen. As women we sometimes find ourselves taking the backseat. You've moved up front and behind the wheel. This is your time.

The distant past shows that you've come through a period of nurturing. I also see the sign of Cancer which can represent mother. This is immediately impacted by a setback of either health or finances.

Your future involves a new and positive relationship of some sort, either personal or business.

In the doorway from the present to the future we see the Page of Swords. This is a time of great energy and freedom. You want to hurl yourself out the door and run barefoot as fast as you can, but take care and think before you run. Madame isn't saying don't run - just keep your eyes open and your brain engaged.

Something has occurred in your immediate environment to lift tension from your life. You are feeling at peace. This will help you in your endeavors and give you a safe setting for creativity. Internally you are going through a period of moderation, reflection and maturation.

The final overview card is the Page of Cups. You have broken free of something that may have hindered past creativity and you’ve entered into a new phase of your life which involves new people and new energy.

Madame's intuitive reading: The Page of Cups represents rebirth as well as birth. You have lived more than one life and have gained wisdom. It would be easy for Madame to say you are simply embarking on a new creative endeavor, which may well be the case, but she senses that this ties more strongly to your personal self.

Women are nurturers, and often go through periods of rebirth. Madame has the feeling you've recently cared for a young child or an ill relative. Or the illness could have been your own. The intensity of this period is over and you are already in the process of turning the page and moving forward. You are a wiser woman than you were before. You've found an inner peace that will help you deal with other people and help you fulfill your dreams. You have a quiet strength that is the heart of who you are. When things get crazy, find a tranquil room, trust yourself, and listen to your own voice.