I've decided to add a new feature to Kenaz's Blog. Each week I will publish a Tarot spread using the Woo-Woo deck.
First, a little about a Tarot spread. First, you are required to concentrate on a basic question dealing with life such as prosperity, love, health etc. To simplify the reading I have chosen a standard question of "Will this week be a successful one?". Each week this will be asked and I will report what the spread says.
I am using a ten card Celtic spread for maximum effect.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Positions: 1 - (beneath the 2 card) Basis of the situation. It represents the general tone of the reading and identifies the problem for the querent.
2 - Crosses the situation. This card shows the challenges or obstacles that are facing the querent.
3 - Subconscious. The true nature of how the querent feels about the matter.
4 - The past. Events of the recent past that will have influence or effect on the matter at hand.
5 - Conscious. The querents known feelings, which should be read in conjunction with card 3.
6 - The future. Something that will come to pass in the near future.
7 - The querent. The attitude and influence of the querent, and the role they play in the situation.
8 - The environment. The surroundings of the querent in this situation (possibly reflecting family, friends or work relationships).
9 - Hopes and fears. This card shows how the querent is feeling about the possible outcome of the situation.
10 - Final outcome. This is how the situation will play ou
Now the reading for the week of July 22-28 05.
1.Two of Swords.
Indecision,balanced forces,tension,a stalemate,opposing traits,in need of direction.
2.Four of Penticles.
Material gain but leading to nothing beyond. Gifts, Inheritance,Greed, Lack of generousity.
3.Seven of Penticles.
Little progress, impatience, anxiety, investments may be unprofitable.
4.Seven of Cups.
Dreams, an over-active imagination. Scattered efforts. Illusions of success. Selfishness, deception.
5.The Emperor.
Domination, power, the results of action. Leadership, controlled and directed at will.
6.Five of Swords.
Conquest of others, degredation,defeat,slander,failure,cruelity.
7.King of Wands-Reversed.
Severe, unyeilding,strict,intollerance,prejudice,quarrels.
8.Ace of Wands.
Beginning of an enterprise, journey or family.
9.Six of Pentacles-Reversed.
Bribes, unfairness, prosperity os threatened, jealousy, miserablness.
10.Three of Cups.
Pain, gossip, unknown talents remain hidden, over indulgence.
Sounds like a challenging week ahead. It only make you stronger.
Here's a little about the Woo-Woo deck and it's creator. As reviewed at,
http://www.tarotpassages.com/woowoo.htm
The Woo -Woo Tarot
This deck is one of several published by Mystic Eye. It is a Major Arcana - only deck . The cards are larger than average at 3 1/2" X 5 1/4". They feel like they have been laminated, vice coated. The deck was designed as a birthday gift. The art appears to be computer generated and it looks like it is made primarily from clipart. I recognize many of the images from a Corel Mega Gallery set that I have. The Lovers is the only card that contains classic art. They are a mixture of traditional, modern and Native American imagery. The scenes are drawn in a rectangle with a rounded top and bottom. The images sometimes fall outside this area and the artist makes extensive use of corner decorations that tend to provide more defined corners. Overall, the art is good. The images are fairly simple and uncluttered. The cards are brightly colored. The deck reminds me of the Experimental Tarot Deck, only more original. The backs have a colorful design and are reversible. The cards have the traditional names. Strength is eight and Justice 11. I have no idea how the name for the deck was chosen.
There is no little booklet with this deck. Instead there is an 8 1/2" X 14" instruction sheet. The sheet begins with a story that describes how the deck came to be. It seems to be fictional. I won't spoil it by repeating it - suffice to say, the deck is channelled in the story. Upright and reversed meanings are provided for each card. They are brief and fairly traditional. Finally, there are instructions for the Celtic Cross Spread.
I recommend this deck for collectors. Those interested in computer graphics may also want to give this deck a look as it is an example of what can be done with clip art and a graphics program.
More about Mystic Eye can be found at,
http://www.themysticeye.com/
Later, Kenaz
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