Study Group: where is our relationship headed in 30 days?

Here's a reading I did for a friend about her relationship.

The Immediate Future timeframe is 7 days while the future and outcome timeframes are 30 days. Remember that there is a two of a kind and it adds extra insight.

If you need a little extra insight, here are the visual cues for the cards, using Over the Moon Oracle Cards. Simply say what you see.

How would you answer her question?

Vernell, one of my fab students, supplied this interpretation, which was dead-on! My comments are in italics!

Two of a kind 5's means betrayal.  Numerical theme of 8 indicates the questioner needs to get moving and take control of their life's circumstances.

Wow, Vernell, you did an awesome job with this. I can tell you're getting more comfortable with your readings and your answers are gaining more depth and detail. You're right about the two of a kind and I really like how you interpreted the numerical theme in light of the reading. My friend found out her boyfriend is cheating on her and this prompted the reading.

The 5 Clubs in the immediate future - lately when I get this card in reading it shows up when there is a man who is frustrated with himself as a man.  I know it means competition but for me it's been showing up when they are competing with themselves unhappy with where they are in their on life.

This is great insight into the 5 of Clubs. Competition is really a comparison of strengths. The visual of the card shows the comparison. What do you have that I don't have thinking. So it can show up when someone is unhappy with where they are in life. It's also a card of rivalry as well.

7 clubs in the future - someone is cornered being questioned.  I'm thinking the betrayal maybe revealed or suspected and cause the intense questioning.

I really like how you described the 7 of Clubs as someone cornered being questioned. It gives a great visual.

The 9 of diamonds is giving the advice to be all you can be. (I think it also means its not going to get any better than what it is now).  This advice mirrors the numerical theme.  The questioner may need to do what's best for them -- get moving!

Yes, I think that's the advice of the 9 of Diamonds as well. It might also be suggesting to set your standards higher.

And the outcome of 5 spades shows conflict, fights and anger.

Where is the relationship headed in 30 days? Fights and conflict.
 
I agree with your outcome interpretation. They have already had fights since the reading and haven't reconciled.  

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the bright side of spades cards

Spades represent energy blocks that prevent progress in a certain direction. They are bound to appear in your readings so it’s best to see them in their most positive light. 

Over the Moon Oracle Cards are a hybrid oracle deck ~ playing cards on one side and visual oracle on the other

Rejection | Ace of Spades tells you that something in your life isn't a good fit. Now you can discover what is a good fit. 

Separation | 2 of Spades tells you it's time to get distance and find your own identity.

Interference | 3 of Spades teaches you to set boundaries in unhealthy relationships.

Delay | 4 of Spades tells you that there may be disappointment today but the sun will come out tomorrow.

Conflict | 5 of Spades tells you it's best to clear the air and express your anger rather than bottling it up.

Resentment | 6 of Spades shows where you're holding on too tightly and how to release your need to control everything.

Caution | 7 of Spades speaks for itself. It shows where are you lacking clarity and need to proceed slowly.

Restriction | 8 of Spades forces you to slow down and savor each moment.

Tears | 9 of Spades helps you release the old to prepare to receive new blessings.

Loss |10 of Spades says you’ve reached a dead-end and there’s no where left to go but up.

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a polyamory spread + sample reading

Beth at Little Red Tarot shared her wonderful polyamoury tarot spread and I'm passing it on. I'll admit the polyamory concept is new to me but I keep running into it in love/relationship questions of late. If you're still in the dark, polyamory is openly having multiple or simultaneous loving or sexual relationships. 

Polyamory can take many forms, from multiple people all living together and sharing day-to-day life together. Or it could be an individual who is dating multiple people with no intention of settling down with any one. Or it could be a primary couple who each have other relationships, together or separately. Or perhaps it's an interconnected network of people who are involved with each other.

via http://www.serolynne.com/polyamory.htm

Beth gives two different versions of this spread. The one I'm choosing is Version 1, which is great for anyone, including those who aren't in polyamorous relationships. It shows what you bring to and also need from the relationship. And the focus question she poses is powerful:

How can I make sure I'm the best person I can be within my relationship(s)?

SAMPLE READING

I'm using my Over the Moon Oracle Cards (non-captioned version) for this one. Above you'll see the general layout. Check out the spread in Beth's post to see the card positions. I'll be going through each section to explain the cards chosen.

Who you are in this relationship

The two  center cards show who you are in this relationship. The upright card is you and the crossing card represents a challenge at this time. The Commitment | 4 of Hearts card shows you are settled and happy in this relationship but the Effort | 10 of Clubs card shows you may be carrying a lot of responsibilities. You may even be asking, Is this relationship worth the effort?

Your special skills

These 3 cards represent personal qualities you're bringing into the relationship. The center card, Communication | 3 of Clubs, shows you are a great communicator and willing to talk things out. Completion | 9 of Clubs shows that you know how to bring things to a close and won't keep rehashing problems in the relationship. Resentment | 6 of Spades shows a special skill of service, however, it also shows how resentment can build up over a period of time from being dutiful and trying to be of service when you don't feel like you're getting back what you're putting into the relationship.

A potential issue, and possible solution

The upright card Rivalry | 5 of Clubs represents the potential issue. The possible solution Status | 8 of Diamonds is adjacent. This shows a potential issue of rivalry and comparison. The solution is to spend a little time alone (perhaps enjoying some needlepoint or your favorite hobby) and take stock of all the good things the relationship has brought into your life.

A potential issue, and possible solution

This is a second potential issue and solution. In Conflict | 5 of Spades, we see anger building up at someone who seems unaware of our feelings. The solution is shown by the Desire | 8 of Hearts cards. Again, going off by yourself (perhaps to watch the gentle waves of the ocean), may help to bring peace.

It's significant that the potential issues are represented by fives and the solutions are represented by eights. Fives show that the potential issues are about conflict due to a need for freedom and independence. When conflict begins to brew, know that this is a signal that you need a time out from the relationship and time alone to regroup. Eight deals with goal-setting and getting what you want. As the solution, it suggests that in response to conflict you need to focus on what you have and what you want from the relationship. Is it meeting your needs and desires? How can you be more fulfilled?

Your safe place (a place where you can retreat that's just yours)

Here we see another five, Fun | 5 of Hearts. Instead of showing anger and jealousy as the other fives demonstrated, this card shows that fun and playfulness is your safe place. When you need to take a break from the relationship, go outside and run around with your dog, or play a game with friends. This will help you let off some steam and find yourself again.

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