Just a couple of 'reading' queries on my mind:
I have always used 'The Celtic Cross' method of reading the cards as this seems to have the best results for me. Years ago I tried out another couple of spreads but felt I wasn't successful at reading them as it seemed complicated. NowI would like to branch out a little and try some new spreads, as I do not want to limit myself to the Celtic Cross alone. Has any one got some good suggestions, what works for you and why?
Also, regarding Angel Cards, now I love Angel cards, as they are very inspiring but yesterday at a workshop I was intrigued to see some people attempting to use the Angel cards to do a reading, using 9 cards, (3 cards in 3 positions). To be honest I found this a little bizarre, as how is it possible to read 'challenges/obstacles' from a card which holds an inspiring angel message? Also the people doing the reading looked very overwhelmed and confused which made me think this even more. Just wondering if anyone else has been successful in this, or has any thoughts on it?
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RE: Doing Readings ...
Hi Star_Dust
Have you ever tried to make your own spread up, lots of people use their own spread with great results, you don't need to stick to a spread thats illustrated in books ect
I don't do Angel readings but I do use Angel cards (different types depending on what I'm guided to use) alongside tarot to give an overall view, help with emotion & sometimes support..all depending on the reading. I've had Angel card readings from people on here which have been very very good:)
Love
Amy
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RE: Doing Readings ...
hi star_dust [sm=wave.gif]
i mainly use a 3 card spread for my readings, where the centre card is read first as the situation/questioner, the card to the left as the past and its influence to the present, and lastly the card to the right as the future/outcome.
in addition, i choose a single oracle card ( angels or fairy) or a runestone, usually i will let my intuition decide with one to go for.:)
sometimes i will do a 5 or 6 card reading which is a mini version of a celtic cross, and have been known to do few full scale celtics but i always return to a simple 3 card as a preferred method, purely because it isn't time consuming on me and the simplicity involved too-with accurate results!
although i have angel cards, i've never been keen to do a reading with them because to me, they seem a bit too " sugar sweet" with their positivity, whereas the tarot is more geared to the ups and downs of everyday life.
warm wishes- calla lily x
RE: Doing Readings ...
I also prefer 3-card readings; I find them to be very focused and offering some clear guidance.
I usually look at an issue as follows:
1. Present situation
2. Obstacle/influences/opportunities
3. Way forward/What to do next
You can give this a go, or as previously suggested, try making up the spread according to the question.
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RE: Doing Readings ...
Thank you for the suggestions, guys.
Though I have been reading the cards for years, I feel like I still have so much to learn about them! I suppose I've stuck with the Celtic Cross out of habit and because it works, but for quick readings it would make more sense to use the 3 card spread!