Study Group: Will this date bring romantic opportunity?

How would you respond to this woman? She's going on a coffee date and wants to know if it will lead to romance. Consider the numerical theme, and doubles. What is the situation? What do you think the 4 of Diamonds reveals as an underlying influence? How would you interpret the Queen of Hearts in the outcome position?

This was a great reading presented by one of my students.

Usually in my comments to students, I go through the reading from my perspective. Sometimes there are questions that I would ask or things I might notice that the student may not have noticed.

The first thing I noticed was the double 4s, which the student noticed as well. Double 4s in my system relates to illness. Since the 4 of Spades also relates to order disrupted or a breakdown, I wondered if there was an illness in this woman's past that kept her from dating for a while. As the 4 of Spades begins the spread, it suggests there is something that needs to be transformed before she is ready to move forward. Order disrupted could also mean that she doesn't usually date and her normal routine is being disrupted.

The 4 of Diamonds is the card of unfulfilled desires and in the 2nd position it shows that she is seeking to find something that's missing in her life. When this card appears, it means you never feel you have enough (time, energy, money, love).

The Queen of Hearts may show a future role she will play in this relationship. This shows her being the Queen of someone's heart so it's very positive in this position. Had this card showed up in the 2nd position, we might assume this guy already had a Queen at home. The numerical theme is 2 (4 + 4 + 12(3) = 20 = 2 + 0 = 2) which shows that her vibration is geared toward cooperation and sharing so she's very open to partnership right now.

The student provided this follow up to the reading: The client is now dating the very man she was asking about. You were dead on about her as she had a knee replacement and broke her arm and had four surgeries in the last year. 

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yes or no? how to get your answer with the story method of interpretation

I've been reading a lot of blog posts lately about answering yes/no questions using an image-based deck like tarot. Some say it can't be done. Some say it can. Some find ways to do it by assigning cards a positive (yes) spin or a negative (no) spin.

I say if you have an image-based deck all you need to do is look at the picture and say what you see. This is the story method of interpretation. The questioner or subject of the reading becomes the main character in the image and you simply describe what's happening.

For example, what if you are asking, Will I get a promotion? Imagine that someone is getting a promotion. What do they look like? Happy, sad, angry? Imagine the scene -- What are they doing? Celebrating? Relaxing? What kind of body language would we see? Tight and tense or relaxed and open? Now, look through the cards in your deck. What cards would verify a yes answer? What cards verify no?

Let's look at examples using Over the Moon Oracle Cards. I'm using the non-captioned version of the deck so we can see the entire image clearly.

Will I pass my test?

Status | 8 of Diamonds

Look at you! You've got your feet up, chillaxin at home with your needlepoint. I'd say you passed your test.

Rejection | Ace of Spades

You are leaving a school dragging a book on the ground. This looks more like a walk of shame than a victory march so I would say NO you don't pass the test.

Forgiveness | 6 of Hearts

Yes, you will pass the test but with a little help, maybe a tutor or study aid. Or perhaps some help from above -- divine help -- in the form of prayer!

Will my finances improve by next month?

Empty | 4 of Diamonds

You're starving! You've got no money for food so you've resorted to eating plates! It doesn't look good financially.

Fun | 5 of Hearts

You're playing and having fun, without a care in the world, so yes it looks like your finances improve.

Waiting | 2 of Clubs

You are waiting for something, perhaps a check in the mail. It looks like things will still be tense on the financial horizon but you may be in a position of expecting money.

Will I get a new job soon?

Gift | 6 of Diamonds

You are giving or receiving money. Either way, this is a good sign. It looks like you may receive a job offer or at least have enough extra money to hold you over.

Traveler | Jack of Clubs

You're getting out of the house and looking for a job. It could also mean that you will get a job that will require you to travel or move.

Security | Ace of Diamonds

 You're sitting at home by the fireplace, so no job.

Does he like me?

Interference | 3 of Spades

Since the question is does HE like me we'll focus on the male in the image. He appears annoyed at being set up. But perhaps once he gets to know you better, he'll warm up to you.

Romantic| Jack of Hearts

He definitely likes you. He's trying to win you over.

Restriction | 8 of Spades

He is more concerned with his own predicament than a relationship right now. I'd say he's just not that into you.

What if the question is posed negatively instead of positively as in the above examples? This is one of the reasons the story method works so well. If we had randomly assigned yes and no for each card, how would we interpret positive cards in a negatively worded question like the ones below?

Is my boyfriend cheating?

Commitment | 4 of Hearts

No, you two are like an old married couple and he still only has eyes for you.

Troublemaker | Jack of Spades

Well, he looks like he stole something and is trying not to get caught. So, I would say yes, he's probably cheating.

Delay | 4 of Spades

He may not be cheating but he appears disappointed with the relationship. He's not having any fun.

Is the relationship over?

Partnership | 2 of Hearts

You two are still infatuated with each other. Look at the close body language -- I'd say no, the relationship is not over.

Loss | 10 of Spades

Unfortunately, yes. Like Humpty Dumpty, it's fallen and it can't get up. As the story goes, no one can put Humpty Dumpty (or the relationship) back together again.

Rest | 4 of Clubs

Maybe, but this might just be a time out period where both of you need a break from each other.

Do you use this method of interpretation?