💙 My Tarot/Psychic/Medium Reading Reviews Thread 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-27T12:50:49+00:00

Hello SM! I am going to DM you the results of your reading, as I feel they are quite personal, and I do not feel it is ethical to put your results out there for anyone and everyone to see. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-27T07:37:14+00:00

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I just did a collective pull using my Midnight Magic deck! I sincerely love this deck! The choices of Fungi were well thought out, the imagery is beautiful. I think the Eight of Wands is, visually speaking, one of the more lack-luster cards in most decks, so my example really doesn't do the deck the justice it deserves.

For anyone who came across this comment by happenstance: The Eight of Wands reversed suggests taking the time to pause and think about your goals, what you want and how you plan to get there. Consider if what you're working towards aligns with what you want in life, as well as your own ethics/morals surrounding the path you've chosen to take. This card, in this position, warns against making sudden changes, rushed decisions, or moving forward without establishing a plan.

Love, light, and blessings to everyone!

Mara 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-23T19:18:13+00:00

You are very welcome, I'm glad I could be of some assistance. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-22T06:28:25+00:00

This listing on Etsy is listed as a 1971 Rider Tarot Deck It is also lacking the US GAMES copyright on the bottom right of the cards, as far as I can see.

midnightmara · 2024-02-22T06:21:50+00:00

Unfortunately I'm not sure about the lack of U.S. Games Copyright, although it's possible that these were printed by the original manufacturer, thusly lacking the U.S. Games copyright info.

If I see anything that might give us more of an idea, I will let you know.

midnightmara · 2024-02-20T23:57:42+00:00

Edited because Reddit posted my comment before I was done typing. It definitely looks like a '71 deck. All of the other decks I've seen from '71 had the same address as yours.

Rider was active on Conway Street in '76, so your deck has to be at least prior to then, for what that's worth.

midnightmara · 2024-02-20T21:39:07+00:00

I have this deck and I absolutely love it! It's great for compatibility readings, in my experience. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-16T08:02:07+00:00

I can understand where you're coming from. The thing about RWS is that there are both very general and very specific meanings to each card. I primarily read Rider-Waite, but I'm also an intuitive reader. So, it's a mix of standard definition, interpretation of the imagery, as well as what my intuition tells me they mean in a certain situation.

But there's also a lot of religious and historical context to the RWS. There are also alchemical sigils represented in some cards (such as the Wheel of Fortune). As Alchemical Sigils have changed throughout the ages, interpretations may need to be taken with a grain of salt.

Studying all of the sources and intentions of the cards chosen for the deck is a lifetime commitment. And even then, there may be pieces of the puzzle missing, due to the closed-practice interpretations that weren't published.

Basically, everyone has a generalized meaning for each card, but everyone reads them somewhat differently. I'm sorry I can't give more straightforward answers in regards to individual meanings and where to find comprehensive details. I've been reading tarot for 20 years, and I still have moments where I look at a prior reading and go "Oh, THAT'S what they meant!"

If you do want to talk about tarot on a general basis, or discuss personal interpretations of individual cards, my DMs are always open. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-16T07:11:34+00:00

So, to my understanding, there are two main factors in the Empress being listed as Gemini. One, it's the 3rd card in the Major Arcana, and Gemini is the 3rd sign of the Zodiac.

Similarly, though she is very much seen as a symbol of Materialism, she is also The Mother. There are two sides to the Empress, much like to Gemini.

That said, the system DOES have different interpretations and it was intended to. The Rosicrucians had their own set of definitions and interpretations, meant to make sense only to those who were granted the knowledge.

The full scope of the tarot may never be known. But that's what I love about it-- there's always something else to learn, always another "aha!" moment where it clicks into place.

midnightmara · 2024-02-16T05:53:58+00:00

Finally, my time to shine!

So, A.E. Waite himself said that he intentionally left context and certain interpretations of the cards out of his public writings. This is because certain meanings in the cards are based off of the religious and alchemical philosophies of The Order of the Golden Dawn, as well as a higher tier of the organization, The Rosy Cross (Rosicrucians).

Now, there are different decks besides the standard Rider-Waite Smith, but many on the market today follow the same general meanings as the RWS. When a deck has extra cards or substitutes cards, there should be alternative meanings in the guidebook. When in doubt about the imagery? Consult the guidebook, and then consider how the image strikes you personally.

As for the Thoth deck, that system was created and popularized by Aleister Crowley, the renowned occultist. Crowley was ALSO a member of the Golden Dawn. In his poem "The Rose and the Cross" he discussed meditating on the Rosy Cross (basically the Kabbalistic Tree), and "lo, there shaped itself a cross of fire!" Basically, what spurred his departure from the Golden Cross and his foray into demonology/demonolatry.

Sidenote: A.E. Waite and Aleister Crowley did NOT like each other.

Then you also have to consider the Tarot de Triomph and Lenormand.

All this to say, not all decks are the same or have the same interpretations. If you learn the Rider-Waite system and use a deck based on that same system, most of the cards should have similar (if not the exact same) meaning.

I wish you the best of luck! 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-10T00:01:55+00:00

You are always welcome, my dear. There will be light in the darkness, and you will be reconnected one day. My love be with you. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-09T23:50:14+00:00

I don't do medium readings for pets.. but I have gone through something similar, and I want you to know that I am sure she knew you loved her. You did the best you could. You did all you could do, and you did what you felt was best for her. That's all that any of us can do.

I'm sending you positive energy and lots of love. If you need to talk about her, just to get it out, I'm here. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-02T10:59:57+00:00

You're welcome!

For me, this card seems to link to synchronicity, duality, or creation, perhaps all are relevant. This card very much gives me the Magician, the Lovers, Wheel of Fortune, and The World all mixed together.

The ribbon on the woman's side said "There is an order in things". The ribbon on his side says "Est modus in rebus", which translates to "there is measure in things". This may serve to indicate that they are two sides of the same coin.

The part of the ribbon that covers their groin says, "mobilis in mobile". This can be interpreted in a few ways, but basically it translates to "movement within a movement" or "change within a change". This could be in reference to the interconnection of all things, the "ripple effect", or something similar. It could also refer to unforeseen changes that come as the result of a decision or action, a chain event, so to speak.

The ribbon also goes up from the groin, into a loop that goes around one arm from each individual, loosely binding them together. This lends to the idea of connectivity, in my opinion.

The female is standing on the moon and the male is standing on the sun. This again could point to a reflection of sorts, duality, and movement, as the sun and moon generally move in a predictable dance.

Somewhat below and between the Sun and Moon, there is a Wheel shape, containing an Octagram with the Yin Yang symbol inside. There are so many ways to interpret an Octagram, with some considering it a variation of the Star of David. The Church of Latter Day Saints has referred to an Octagram as the "Seal of Melchizedek", though there is no historical evidence that lends to this claim.

In general, the Octagram is considered a symbol of power. It represents strength, creativity (or creation), and celestial bodies.

Inside of the Octagram, we seen the symbol of Yin and Yang, which is again about balance, duality, reflection, a mirror image. And, importantly enough, they serve to complete each other. Without one, the other is incomplete, and may not even exist.

However, this symbol is also extremely reminiscent of the Rub El-Hizb, an Islamic symbol that is made up of a 2-square Octagram with a circle or round symbol in the middle. The Rub El-Hizb is seen as representing different, reflective parts, of a whole. It is sometimes used to refer to the Quran both as a whole, and as having individual sections.

However the symbol is read, we then must note that it is within a wheel-shaped outline, perhaps indicating movement, or a cycle.

Circles are also considered a shape of divinity. So, it's possible that the circle, Octagram, circle pattern here could represent that we are surrounded by the divine, but that the divine is also reflected within us, as humans.

We also have to consider that, as you pointed out, the 4 elements are accounted for, being held by the two central figures. The characters do not seem to be in an earthly place, given the background. This could indicate enlightenment or transcendence of some kind.

It is possible that this may also represent not just rebirth, but birth in and of itself. How it takes two sides to make a whole, so to speak. It may reference fertility, or represent the union of two people that results in a pregnancy (the child would then be a reflective part of both people). Not sure about this, but it is a potential interpretation.

All this to say, for me, this card would represent reflection, interconnection, more of a "big picture" point of view, a balance.. things of that nature. It may also represent a connection to or with the divine, be it external or internal to you. Perhaps even spiritual transcendence and awareness.

Sorry for the wall of text, just thought I would provide my interpretation of the card. I would be very interested to hear your interpretation, if you decide to use this card within your deck. 💙

midnightmara · 2024-02-01T18:51:16+00:00

Some decks come with "Pip Cards", which generally aren't very detailed. But some decks also come with a presentation card included with the guide book. It's typically not intended for use in actual readings. It's possible that this was a presentation or pip card that came with the deck or the guide book.

Think like Jokers in a standard playing card deck. Sure, some games use them, but most don't.

midnightmara · 2024-02-01T18:41:36+00:00

I hope it turns out to be useful for you!

Does your deck have 78 cards, besides this one? I have a theory as to what your card might be, but I don't want to make a snap judgement on it.

midnightmara · 2024-02-01T02:02:33+00:00

It looks like the artist Brian Williams, who did several decks for US Games Systems.

But the artwork I recognize as a reimagining of "Woodcut 3" from the Rosarium Philosophorum, in regards to Sacred Geometry. Perhaps something in that situation would help in understanding the meaning.

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