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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will i find love this year?

I did your 3-card spread with playing cards. My question was, "Will I find love this year?" There's more red cards so that should be yes, but I'm stumped by the 6 of Spades in the last position. 

Let's look at the cards. I'll be using my Over the Moon oracle cards to examine the story from a visual perspective too. Just looking at the oracle images, we see the first two cards show two people and the final card shows only one person.

If we string the keywords together we get Friendship - Partnership - Resentment. Just based on this, it does seem as though you will find love this year - the Partnership card makes this plain. But, it will not be without problems as the Resentment card reveals. It's also important to keep your question in mind as the reading will answer the question you asked in the way you asked it. You asked will you find love. You did not ask will it last or will it be a satisfying relationship.

The first position reflects what's happening or past experience. It can reveal the current setting or environment.

Friendship | 3 of Hearts suggests you're in a friendship type of relationship with someone right now. Perhaps you wish for this relationship to turn into something more and that has prompted the question. Or maybe you're always "just friends" with a potential romantic catch instead of more than friends.

The second position represents what's really happening, or underlying influences. It can also show a progression of events from the first card.

Partnership | 2 of Hearts suggests that this friendship may turn into a romantic relationship. There seems to be a definite mutual attraction. Notice the difference in body language between the characters in the first card and the second. The Partnership characters have more physical closeness showing a much stronger connection. This card is not a card of commitment, though. It can show the infatuation stages of a romance.

The final position represents the outcome.

Resentment | 6 of Spades depicts an unhappy girl. As a final outcome, it suggests that the relationship will hit a serious rough patch. This card represents a major block. Sometimes spades in the final position can signal the end of a relationship but often it just shows that this relationship will be a difficult one. The 6 of  Spades relates to emotional baggage, regrets, resentment, and selfishness. These issues may prevent forward movement in the relationship.

Since there are only three cards in the reading, we don't know the story of what causes the Resentment vibration. If you had looked at a smaller window of time (3 months for example) instead of the entire year, we may be able to see the transition.

Let's look at the numerical theme for more info. It's 2 (3+2+6 = 11 = 1+1=2) which is a great energy for romantic relationships because it emphasizes cooperation, harmony and compatibility. You will be trying to get along and keep the peace this year. Maybe that's the root of the problem. Perhaps the resentment comes because you feel like you're doing all the work in the relationship.

What is the answer to your question? The majority of cards are red giving a basic YES answer but the last two cards are Hearts + Spades = maybe, but you will experience an emotional loss.

My answer would be definitely yes, you will find love this year. In fact, it may be right under your nose. There is a friendship that seems to have romantic overtones. However, there may be an emotional loss associated with finding love this year. Watch out for emotional baggage, regrets and resentment. These issues may block your progress.

It may be a good idea to select another card for advice, showing what to do to maintain a loving relationship this year or what to do to support a committed relationship this year.

Good luck!

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