Two-Card Tarot Draws

[balsamandash]

I've been sort of not doing anything for a while now, and while there's reasons for that, it's beginning to eat at me. I may try and put up a post for prompts at some point, but for now, have a Tarot post, since it's been a while. Fair warning: My responses may be slow -- I will try and get to anything posted by the end of next weekend at latest, to give you an idea how slow -- so you may not want to ask about anything super time-sensitive.

So: Comment and receive a two-card reading. Why two cards? Because honestly, interpreting based on some kind of rough spread is easier on me than interpreting one standalone card. If you really have your heart set on a single card, though, I can do one-cards too, just let me know. I can choose the deck or you can; I can do a specific option you'd like for the spread (see below) or figure out what's best myself; I can go general or you can pick a focus/question. I am happy to PM you if you'd like to receive your reading privately instead of publicly; let me know, because the default will be public. (You can also PM me if you'd rather not ask or reveal details publicly.)

All readings are free this time around, and I am not offering options for extra cards or paid readings right now. (Though if you really want to tip, you can go through my partner's paypal into our moving fund. Also, feel free to signal boost if you'd like.) Also, some background, if you're new or unaware of it: I have sixteen years of experience with the Tarot, and I've read frequently for people over the internet, both professionally and for fun, especially in the last five years or so.

Decks: Links go to website for the deck or to Aeclectic so you can see the art style if you'd like.I default towards the middle three unless the situation really seems to call for G&S or WTNV, or they're specifically requested.

• Ghost and Spirits
  
• Linestrider Tarot
  
• Omegaland
  
• Raven's Prophecy Tarot
  
• Welcome to Night Vale Tarot

Some examples of two-card spreads:

• Heart of the Situation/Challenge (The "Two-Card Cross", the first two cards of the Celtic Cross)
  
• Do/Don't
  
• Pro/Con
  
• Short Term/Long Term
  
• Keep/Let Go Of
  
• Now/Later
  
• Yesterday/Tomorrow
  
• Strength/Weaknesses
  
• Pay Attention To/Ignore
  
• Stop/Start
  
• Stop/Continue
  
• Start/Continue
  
• Help/Hinder
  
• Internal Influence/External Influence
  
• Conscious Influence/Unconscious Influence
  
• Worst Case Scenario/Best Case Scenario
  
• Outcome of Option #1/Outcome of Option #2 (for choices)
  
• What You Want/What You Need
  
• What Should You Know/What Should You Do (best for a specific situation)
  
• What to Work For/What to Leave Behind
  
• What's Causing a Block/How to Resolve It
  
• What You Know/What's Hidden From You
  
• What You Can Change/What You Can't Change
  
• What Needs to Change/What Needs to Stay the Same

Comments

[balsamandash]

You get a Night Vale reading, because somehow it seemed suited to creativity? I don't know, man, I go with what feels right, which is also why I'm doing this to Velodrome.

What's Causing a Block: Queen of Pentacles. Pentacles are the suit of stability, financial success, security, and practicality, and the Queen in particular is confident and in control of her domain. (The description for the Queen for NV even suggests she might be a business owner of some kind.) So my take on this is that, now that you've started trying to do thing professionally and succeeded a couple of times, you feel like you have to fling straight into being the Queen of Pentacles -- super successful, stable and constant in your output if not in the financial sense, etc -- and that's making you freeze up. The truth is, it's a transition, not a jump, and you don't have to be there yet, but your own brain expects you to be there, and that's giving you problems.

How to Resolve It: Ten of Wands. I... am totally confused, Night Vale, why do you do this to me. If I had to take a guess on its own, I'd say that the message here is to rely on other people more: Ask for help, do communal writing things, ask people to make you accountable, even just ask for reassurance. You don't have to do things yourself; you have people who love and want to support you, so let them do that. (Other options include: Try and cut YOURSELF a little bit of slack. Also, since the illustration here is somebody running away from the grabbing hands and yellow ties of Strex, let me suggest: Focus on output and productivity is your enemy here; focus on enjoying yourself and the rest of it will come naturally.)
Clarifier, because I still buh: Four of Cups. Sometimes it means rest and reevaluation; sometimes it's boredom and apathy. It can also have something to do with daydreams. In this case, I think it's boosting the message of being kinder to yourself, maybe taking a break for a while, and also maybe doing things just for fun rather than for submission for a bit. Try and relax, and see if that helps you find your way through.