Book + Moon = Stichomancy

Book = the occult, mystery, secret, learning, a book literally
Moon = Dreams, psychic messages, subconscious

Yes I'm not joking seriously. This one came up in my reading few days ago when I offered two readings on a forum. Actually I once did them for my friends, so I thought why not give it a try again, just for the sake of some refreshment. Sometimes the psychic energies are high and I feel like making most of it, that is when I offer two-three readings for free.

So I was using the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer for the readings.Reason being, this is the only series which is very very close to my heart. You will find many people my age being fantasized by the most romantic fictional characters of this time, Edward the Vampire and Jacob the werewolf.

A strange thing happened after I posted the post offering the two readings. I do my daily draw at night, the cards were Book + Clover + Moon. At that time I thought this might has something to do with my test in class next day. I was wrong. When I was asleep, I saw Breaking Dawn in dream. I do not remember the story in dream or anything but I saw Bella with red eyes, which implies it was Breaking Dawn Part 2 which has not been filmed completely yet. Anyhow next morning it more like a surprise when I recalled the dream to put in dream journal.

Even strange it got when I was watching TV in the afternoon and changing channels, I saw...oh yes you got it right, New Moon was coming on the cable. It seemed like there was something special happening with the draw, the readings offered and the Twilight series.

I still am not able to make much sense of situation yet, but that was something creepy. We have a new combination for lenormand combos!

Stichomancy: (Sticho = Row , line, verse) is divination reading a random verse from a poem. 

Another reading with Iris Treppner's PPF spread (Updated)

Details/Explanation here:

This spread dates back to December when my friend was seeing this guy. She was really involved and she wanted to know what was coming up.

I chose the Significator 25-RING given the intensity of the relationship.Here is the spread which is self-evident what was coming up.

Past:

There has been a stagnation, a sense of surety with this lady. She was "stuck" with an unfruitful relationship which had already ended. She was going through a stressful period of stagnation.

Transition from Past to Present:

We see there has been a rival lady involved (Lady-Snake). This lady actually was a lady from Man's past (and present too) and she actually rang my friend as well just to let her know they have been involved in past (Birds-Snake).

Present:

This man looks like a person who is more unrealistic and wishful (Stars-Man). The relationship was very much platonic and mainly was like a short-term affair so Lilies look very much sitting where they exactly should have (Ring-Lilies).The Clover-Sun adds a sense of heightened energy and happiness in the relationship which it was at that time.

Transition from present to Future:

House - Letter looks like there will be some information about some important family matters to be disclosed. The man was very much family oriented (Man+House) and the good luck they had was very much going to be taxed (Clover-Tower). Heart -Tower is a clear indication of a split. 

Future:

There will definitely be a separation which is evident with Heart-Tower. This looks like a thoroughly discussed one or at least agreed upon (Heart-Letter). There is an element of superficial love too (Heart-Letter) .

The spread relates to the time around January 13 and the update for now is that they actually separated. The man was too attached to his family to let it go for her (Man-House-Tower) and she was comfortable enough to let him go (House-Tower). They did it with mutual agreement and after proper discussion (Letter) and I will say that the card # 13, Lilies is always the answer because it is what lies at the heart, the actual truth, the reality of the situation and this is exactly what will define the relationship three months down the road.

It was just an affair!

Week 14: Sabian Symbol Capricorn 22

A GENERAL ACCEPTING DEFEAT GRACEFULLY.

Five of Swords
Paulina Tarot

This symbol was reminding me of 5 of Swords throughout the week.
This is the result of power play when two people, equally powerful are head to head and one of them gracefully accepts defeat, just for the sake of letting the other win.Some people are just not too good with accepting defeat, I'm one of them. I'm the kind who will fight for honour, umm, not only for honour but sometimes winning is the habit, the most natural thing ever and losing looks like something so unnatural. Yet, people like me, who are so used to fighting for the sake of honour and fighting for the sake of justice, ego, self-esteem, you may call it whatever you want, give in to the situation. Its not because the other person is more powerful, its not because the other person is smarter (oh that's not even possible) and its not because they are better than I am, its simple because, I don't want to fight!

Yes, its me, the Mars driven ram admitting that I sometimes give in to situations, just because I do not want to fight. I do not want to fight the situation when it does not make any sense. I do not want to waste my energy on a situation where I can give in and still win it.

Its between me and a Scorpio person. We both are usually neck-to-neck. It sometimes becomes more about egos than about the matter itself. We both hate losing and we both believe at our core that I'm right and the other person is so wrong. Yet most often, I'm the one giving in.

Now ask me why and what makes me give in. Because I know exactly where they are coming from. I know exactly how to win them over, by accepting defeat. If they are smart, I'm smarter. I know their weak points and I have a 24 years plus experience of living with them, therefore, I know what lies at their core. I often believe the Snake card in my lenormand deck represents me, because that's what I am when challenged. I will manipulate the situation, I will twist it around in my favour. I will bow down if I have to but I will, eventually, ALWAYS win, because losing is not my thing.

So back to the symbol, this symbol has taught me that sometimes, its better to accept defeat,it can be because:

• Sometimes the relationship is more important than winning the argument
• The other person has self-esteem issues and you can still win the game by accepting defeat and then totally catching them at their worst sensitive point
• Its part of the strategy you have been making in your head

Other than this, I do not see defeat in this symbol, I see a sense of victory in the end!

Importance of imagery on deck

I have seen many decks, like 5-8 till now and they each try to portray a different side of each card in their imagery. I will give an example of the these two cards:

Deck: Lilac Twilight

This is the beautiful and really beautiful deck Lilac Twilight. In this card we can see a ship which is probably facing some rough times in a rough sea. The wave is high, the ocean looks scary, the Ship looks like barely keeping its balance and I don't know how it will survive the angry ocean.

Isabel's Dream Lenormand

what comes to my mind is, a difficult journey, facing troubles, rough journey.

Now take a look at another really really beautiful deck:

A really dream-like scene. Luxurious cruise, perfect day, beautiful waters in my favourite colour, the way I want my ocean to look like, romantic and smooth. This actually symbolises one's dreams of being on a holiday, going travelling in a cruise.

Both decks give me different feelings.  get totally different meanings from both decks. I believe I'm not alone in this.

Now lets look at another of my favourite examples:

This is the 22-Roads card from Titania's deck

Titania's deck

This card looks like a road, a long journey, a path which is taking you somewhere you don't know or cannot see.

On the other hand, this is the Roads card from Mystical Lenormand which has two roads , a choice, a decision coming up.The sign of Libra in the top corner also reminds me that this card is about keeping a balance, a sense of two, with the number 22.

Mystical Lenormand

Now what made me post this post?

I believe I'm not alone in this, but don't we get a different feel from different decks. If yes, then which one is the right choice for us?

Does the imagery on deck changes our meanings for the card and do they help us sticking to the original meanings or do we deviate from them when we have others things added in between?

I cannot tell myself " a choice or a decision" when I look at the Titania's 22-Roads card. I would rather call it a long way.

I have decided to put up a poll on the blog, which you can see right to the left. I would like if I get your opinion on this. Please share your thoughts in comments.

Thank you

Lenormand Group on Facebook

Hi

I am among those people who have continuously been searching for the Lenormand groups or pages on the facebook, finally we have one

here

I've recently joined and I can tell there is lots to learn and share. Hop in and enjoy!

Find the Photo!

Trying to help a fellow-member on a forum finding a photo which is of sentimental value

Here is the 5-cards draw. Charging the 27-LETTER for photo, I get

Sun - Bear - Letter - Birds - Heart

Sun-Bear has represented the Power Source, batteries in one of my readings. So I'm wondering if it could be at a place near the power-source for the house.

The 12 houses spread for locating objects gave me Letter in 5th house, Leo.

Using the descriptions from supertarot.co.uk

Middle height or level, near a wall, by a fire or heat source, near something that is iron or steel

The object is not in its usual place, and will take longer to find. However, it is usually nearby, outside, or in an outbuilding such as a garage, or in the garden

Leo: East by North

Parks, woods, forests, wild places, jungle, playgrounds, amusement parks, entertainment establishments. Theatres, palaces, forts, ostentatious buildings. Rocky or high places. Fireplaces, furnaces, chimneys, ovens. Showy, glamorous places.

The place which stands out to me is the fireplace, chimneys, ovens and the tv room. The heat source is standing out.

I will let her know and we will see if she finds it. Meanwhile please comment in the section below if you think of another possible place.

Thoughts are welcome!

Another "Where" Reading!

Before trying to make sense of this reading, you might want to read this for clarification:

My friend Sarah wants to know where is it probable for her to meet her next romance. We did a Five cards draw first using Garden as the pre-chosen significator card.

The answer was:

Man - Whip - Garden - Tree - Child

The Garden-Tree is Hospital and Garden-Whip is a seminar or a place of discussions. It can also be a sports event. The Man-Whip and Man-Child shows he is a young man who is quite quarrelsome. Whip-Tree can indicate a repeated health issue or an issue to do with metabolism.
The Garden-Tree-Child can be a padietric department of a hospital. I would have liked to see Tree with Man to say if he is a doctor.

We changed the question to, this man's profession and this time we charged the Man card:

Stars-Ship - Man - Garden-Tree

The Garden-Tree has again appeared, which emphasise the fact he has something to do with healing. He is a popular man and probably travels or is from abroad.

Stars-Ship and Stars-Tree tells us he travels for peace or probably is into spiritual healing.

We then did the Wheel spread for locating him in which house he falls to determine where she can possibly meet him. This method is explained here:

The Man card was found in the 6th house of Virgo.

Using Supertarot.co.uk's associations:

Sixth - workplace

The workplace, doctors surgery, hospital, shops, restaurants. Inside something. Military base, co-worker's home, zoo.

Am I the only one who noticed Hospitals? I will give my verdict that he would be met at a hospital because this is what is standing out to me here. We have to wait a few months before I can update this post, but it looks very much like it.

I told her she needs to visit her doctor more often than ever *giggles*.

I would like to do another practice reading with this. Anyone up for it, leave your question in comment, it can be about Job, about love, even the dress you have been desiring but cannot find yet.  

Grand Tableau for Month of April (Updated)

The initial cut:

Garden - Lilies - Snake
Garden-Lilies is a combination where one is just playing around, non-serious flirtations, and with Snake, which represents sexuality too in some schools, This looks like this month is full of some flirtations and probably sensual ones.

The First Three Cards:

Stars  - Mountain - Sun

I have found following meanings of these
Stars + Mountain = unrealizable dream, Calmness despite the obstacles, hindrances will disappear when you reach the top of the mountain

Mountain + sun = An important aid, A long but difficult road to success, soon there will be better times

I think this tells me that this month, thing might not be easy on me, but through my hopes and faith, I can finally have success. The important help is coming from the power of faith. I will start the month will hopelessness, but the end will be better.

The Four Corners:

Stars  - Roads = The objective choice, the choice which has to be made; right decision promises success

Moon - Fox = escapism into world of unreal things, illusions

Stars - Moon = Increasing sensitivity; peace and quiet; honour, acceptance

Fox - Roads = A cunning trap, a false decision is possible

This month I have to make a choice, an objective one, whether I want to live in the world I have created for myself or the one where I actually am living. Dreams are important, but taking them as a way to escape from reality is not right. Roads has been coming up a LOT in my GT and that too at the four corners for many times. Last month it was in place of Stars, in house of Rider and now its the last card.

Lady: My significator:

Lady is in house of Lady, its own house, so I will be more like myself this month. 

I was not being me but I did get a chance for self-reflection and I did end up finding a few things, specially bad, about me. It was more like "This is who I truly am, and this is what is wrong with me, so watch it". 

Past:

Lady - Birds: 

Lady is nervous/excited. gossips. I have been there about two months ago when things were very worrisome.

Fox - Fish - Scythe - Letter - Lady

I have been digging around a lot for finances in the very recent past. Then I received a news about some money coming up. I had a few bucks last month from the project I sold out.

Mountain - Tree - Heart - Lady

Some difficult times ended and new hopes started appearing (Mountain-Tree). My relations are healthy and I have been experiencing some healthy feelings and emotions (Tree-Heart) which will effect me in the long term I believe (Tree).

Present:

Anchor - Coffin - Lilies  - /Lady/- Book

I have been undergoing a period of stagnation (Anchor - Coffin) which is forcing me to bring balance, honesty and serenity in me. This is a period of calmness (Coffin - Lilies) which is not really in my control (above Lady). Below me is the Book, which tells my secretive and introvert nature as well. However, since the Book is below me, I can decide whether I want to remain closed off or open up.

This ended up being a situation which was painful, hurtful, depressing, restraining, and deprived me of any energy I had in me. The Anchor is what lasts for a long time, I'm sure the impact of what I have been through will last a life time. I had some serious learning to do. This actually was coming from a person from family, someone I love and adore (House is near-by, Lilies are there and Heart too). 
The Book is right under me, so it was up to me whether I learn something from this tough time or not, and trust me I did learn a lot, a lot about relationships, give and take, practicality of life and oh boy! Myself!

Future:

Diagonals: Lady - Cross - Man - Moon

I find myself unhappy, its just 5th April today, and the Cross has started taking its effect. Whatever lies next to Cross becomes important and here we have Man-Moon , a dreamy and melancholic man. I wonder who he is! I will look at the surrounding cards later.

Lady - Mice - Clover - Roads

My peace of mind has been violated (Lady-Mice). I got up last night at 3am to look at my GT if Mice was close to me because I feel totally drained of energy. The Mice is actually slowly draining me and there are so many mental issues which are so annoying. There is a chance that these worries are short-lived (Mice-Clover) and luck will finally strike. This opportunity or small happiness (Clover) will be paired with a choice (Roads). I will again find myself standing at a fork point. Choices, Choices, Choices!

The bottom diagonal is Garden. So towards the end of the April, I can expect some good people around me, probably going out and socializing more.

This month left so drastic effects on my life, I wanted to save a token for this.
This excerpt is from Susan Miller's horoscope for Aries, April 2011.

Susan Miller's Astrology Zone- April 2011 Horoscope for Aries

Birthdays are not meant to be the most difficult days of a year, it has to be the best because its MY birthday. If you have ever known an Aries, you would know what it means. This day was when both Transiting and Natal sun were facing an opposition from Saturn. What a Solar Return for the year!
I wanted to save this for a token. I will never forget it!

Counting 5 cards:
Lady >> Dog>> Mountain >> Ring >> House >> Storks >> Cross >> Scythe

So this month things were a little rough regarding my binding relationship with family, I had some responsibilities which needed to be taken care of and that left me trying to move on from there, but I could not. I had no choice. The Scythe in the end looks rather soothing.May be there is a cutting at the end and I could finally move on.

Fate Line:

Dog - Birds - Book - Garden

A conversation with a friend about a controversial secret which later on determines course of events.

Dog - Birds ( Scythe - Letter ; Anchor - Child)

A conversation with  a friend , about an unexpected letter, a news about a break or danger, which effects one's impressions and expressions in long term.

This ended up being the highlight of the month because my worst problem which has been upsetting me for about a month now was resolved because of this unexpected message from someone I once knew. This has given me an edge with my final year project and I'm happy about it.

Book - Garden ( Lady - Mice; Sun - Tower)

I think this is me closing myself off from public, which is draining me of the energy, giving me mental stress, trying to get myself in a high degree of safety.

I have gone out for one dinner during this whole month. My life was literally out of this world in this month. The Garden is the environment and things that are around us, and Garden being in 36-Cross house of test and pains, it was actually a pain what we have to do because of the people around us. This literally drained me of any energy I had and I ended up feeling safer and more comfortable alone.

To be continued...

April 15, 2012
I went through my daily draws and found out that its been only half a month and I have already drawn out 36-Cross on 5 out of 15 days. This month has been full of tests, everyday I find myself being tested, not to mention my natal and transiting Sun are at very much opposite to the Saturn right now. Saturn is also the planet which restricts you, puts you to tests and I'm very much seeing it already in my daily draws. In the GT, the Cross lies next to me diagonally to right. I'm feeling the effects in last 15 days. Cross is in house of Roads, which tells me that my way is very stressful but this is the way which I must pass through, its fate, its karma, its an exam, which I have to bear with. In house of Cross, lies the 20-Garden which tells me that I need to learn it for the sake of surviving the society and the people who are around us. 
Cross also mirrors Clouds, which tell me its the throwbacks and hindrances in my way which are making me depressed, then it reflects Tree, which adds the element of patience. I must be patient if I want to survive this test because I really have no other choice (Cross in house of Roads).There is no way out and the only way out is through it.


Looking at the Man card in house of Bear, its a Man who actually is little over-weight and is financially really well-off. He has Ship behind him because he loves travelling. He also has Ring and Snake around him so there is probably a woman and a relationship in his life about which I have doubts but no certainty. In house of Man is Letter which is right next to Lady(me), so he has messaged me today. We are diagonally connected like Lady- Cross - Man - Moon, this shows he is someone who gets on my nerves, and the very first thing he asked me about was my dreams. He knows I see weird dreams. Besides that I pulled Cross for today's daily draw as well, with Fish, he is an entrepreneur.Man mirrors Flower,Rider,Whip and knights Mice, Roads and Anchor, Lilies. It looks like he is bit troubled(Mice, Roads) and he just offered me (Flowers) to solve my some study related problem which I obviously declined. 


April 21,2012
I wrote above I did not know who the Man was in this spread and he is important because he is diagonally attached to me through Cross. 
So He is in house of Bear, so must be someone bossy, overpowering but protective and bit on the chubby side. In house of Man is Letter, which lies next to me, so he sent me a message first, in house of Letter is Scythe, so I sort of did not expect to hear from him after our last argument many weeks ago, in house of Scythe is Flower, but the surprise was rather pleasant (I'm a selfish woman), and in house of Flower is Bear, completing the series. So this man was very well anticipated by the cards.
The Cross lies between us, so its Lady-Cross-Man which tells me things are bitter between us and also he is a "blast from past". Cross lies in house of Roads, so I really had no choice.

Something about House:

We had some renovation done at home this month. Its not been finished yet but its almost done in terms of Structure. House in in house of 12-Birds, so there was lots of noise, chatter and nervousness because no one was sure how it will turn out. it was hectic and it stressed both my parents physically. They both are feeling ill. Tree-House-Coffin sums it well. My dad was not well before too but now he's more tired and stressed. I think House-Lilies-Mice suggests that.

Besides that my dad has bought a new car. He has been wanting this one for about 6 months now and he has finally bought it. This would be Storks-Rider I think. 


Something about M:
So we have come in touch again. Last night I asked the deck which card is representing him and the answer was Rider in house of Dog. He is a friend so it figures. It reflects Man, Flower and Whip which shows the pleasant and argumentative sort of relationship we have. The Bear is closer to him, which tells me its him. In house of Rider is Stars so yes he bring s new found hope in my life. 

Week 13 Sabian Symbol: Sagittarius 2

THE OCEAN COVERED WITH WHITE CAPS

Ocean with White caps (art.com)

I remember the time when I was pulling up lots of 3's in my readings, and the Ship card appearing in my draws really often. One night I dreamed of the ocean and a huge ship. Number 3 rules Jupiter and Jupiter is the natural ruler of Sagittarius and Pisces. Few days after that I encountered a Sagittarius guy who was working in Navy. I remember talking to him about the ocean. I asked him if he ever looked at the sea when the sun was setting and how that feels. He told me that ocean is romantic , but also deadly.

Water is told to be related with emotions. When I looked at this symbol's description, the first thing that hit my mind was Water + Air. Water on its own is peaceful and calm, so are the emotions. What stirs it up is the Air, the reason, the logic, the sense of justice (I'm talking about the Swords Suit in Tarot). Similarly we can see in this symbol as well. The ocean is calm, its quiet and then the winds starts blowing, creating white caps in the surface. The best part is that the surface of the ocean is the only place it can effect. Wind can never penetrate the depths of the ocean. But, sometimes a light stir on the surface goes a deep deep way, sometimes creating an underlying storm in the water.

I can relate this to my last week. I wrote about my vision board and the meditations I have been doing to manifest a few things in my life. I'm trying to focus my mind on what I want my life to be like. I have had success with two things so far. One I have with me right now, and one is on the way. I must say , it works!
After seeing the results, I'm tempted to put more efforts in. I'm trying to stir the waters of my subconscious through my mind. I'm playing with my mind to stir the surface of my subconscious, hoping it might cause some stir on the surface. I'm hopeful that this stir will be strong enough, not to just create the white caps, but a storm inside the whole being of mine and bring to me what I desire the most.

Week 14 (Updated)

Lady - Man - House - /Tower/- Snake - Roads - Sun

This week is a week of being independent and probably de attached from the family (Tower-Snake and Tower-House). The Snake is mirroring House and the Tower stands between them. There is a split of separation in my family because of a trouble. Snake often represents my mother, specially with House in reflection, She just had a bad back today.

Left arm:
Lady - Man - House

The Lady and Man are not facing each other. Lady //Sun and Man//Roads suggests this couple is facing some issues, specially the man is facing some decision and Lady is quite happy. They are getting more comfortable with each other. I am tempted to think if this is related to my mother and father because House is next to Man, and my dad wants to buy this new car which my mother doesn't want him to and they are having some trouble over the matter since after so many years of successful marriage they do not go ahead with anything until they both agree on it unanimously.
Lady + Man = A lady and a Man
Man + House = A family member, a Man who is family oriented
Lady + House = A woman who is family-oriented
Lady + Snake = An independent lady, A lady who is clever can be cold and manipulative
Man + Roads = A man living multiple lives, a Man facing a decision, a man facing an opposing woman (Queen of Pentacles).
House + Sun = No problem in the house.

Update April 05, 2012 I was right about this. The man and Lady were my parents. My dad ended up deciding he was not buying the car. I knew it somehow because my mother is really stronger than him and she will convince him anyway. Its really good to see how my instincts picked up on situation that its them.

Right arm:
Snake - Roads - Sun
The Twisted and shaky way is ending with success. I see that my mother (Snake//House) will help my father in making the decision (Roads//Man) and this will restore things just the way she wants (Sun//Lady).

Snake + Roads = Forced choice
Snake + Sun = Healing, a bold move, good move
Snake + House = Unhealthy situation in family, jealousy in family
Roads + Man =Man needs to take a decision, Man face-to-Face with a shrewd Woman
Roads + Sun =The right way, the right choice
Sun + Lady  = success for lady

I'm sure this has something to do with the car purchase. My mother will force him not to and this will create some unhealthy situation between them. Then my dad will take a decision (the right one) and with Sun//Lady I'm sure he is not buying the car.

Update April 08,2012
My dad actually has not yet made a decision which one he wants to buy. There are some rough issues going on at home, and car is not the only reason. I have spent most of my time alone(Tower) this week.  This week's draw was pretty much spot on.

Adding the cards: 140 = 50 = 5-Tree. This week is a boring one (I can already say) and its slow but some long-term projects might be planned.
There has been some renovation going on at home. I will look at my GT to locate the indication of this. Besides that, this actually was a long week without anything special happening. I've been meditating a lot these days, actually everyday, due to the non-exhaustive spiritual energy I feel.