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wyld_dandelyonThe holidays are always busy, and always fraught with food-danger. I lost most of Christmas Day to food allergies, but had a good Christmas anyway, getting to see family and being gifted with way too many Deirdre-safe cookies and even a pie by my daughter. Oh, well, those will keep.
But that put me behind on writing things, and I ended up working on a story far too late into the night today. But I did finish it by the deadline to submit it--and when I read it aloud after submitting it, found almost no typos. (I'd rather none at all, of course, but a 4000+ word story with only a couple of typos isn't horrible.)
So, here we are on New Year's Day, looking at a new year that, I hope, will bring better things to us all than the old one did. Come, visit a while, and I'll do a reading if you want.
As always, New friends and old are very welcome.
(Edit: I tried to put a picture in here and kept getting an error message. *sigh*)
About the readings,
You can simply ask for a single card (with the usual clarifying card for people who tip). The guitar case below is my personal PayPal link, featuring my own artwork, which still inspires me even though it isn't Tarot-related.
I am also offering a five-card reading for $25, or if you want a larger reading we can discuss costs. A signal boost for readings or for my Patereon will allow you to ask for a clarification card on some part of this reading, if you wish.
Regardless of the length of the reading, you may ask about real life or a creative project, even for a character you play in a game. I can draw a card for you to meditate on, to represent the Guide you need right now, or to get you unstuck. I can draw a card for your protagonist or villain, or can draw a card or cards for you to use as writing or art prompts, and I can modify a more-traditional five-card spread into a prompt for a story focusing on plot or characters or a little of both. Let me know if you have any particular request.
For free one card readings, you can pick from my decks, including the Brian Froud's Faeries Oracle, the Daughters of the Moon Tarot (one of the round decks), or the Shapeshifter Tarot. If you want a Guide to companion you in the new year or the holidays, the Susan Seddon Boulet or Fairies Oracle both work well. If you don't pick a deck, I might pick from any of the decks available to me.
The first card is free (though tips are always appreciated). I understand all too well that when people don't have cash or spoons that is generally when they most need inspiration. Don't be afraid to ask for a card if you can't tip.
When you tip, it's helpful to me for you to mention it here so I can connect your Paypal information with your request. Tips should be at least $2 (Paypal charges fees). If Paypal doesn't work for you, drop me a message and we'll work something out.
I will reply to all requests, though with the holidays, there may be a delay in getting to you.
Thank you, Blessed Be, and may your new year be full of joy and dreams made happily true!
Status: Open!
As always, while I work hard to offer insight and inspiration, all I can legally promise is entertainment. See my "Dandelyon's Readings" page if you have questions.
But that put me behind on writing things, and I ended up working on a story far too late into the night today. But I did finish it by the deadline to submit it--and when I read it aloud after submitting it, found almost no typos. (I'd rather none at all, of course, but a 4000+ word story with only a couple of typos isn't horrible.)
So, here we are on New Year's Day, looking at a new year that, I hope, will bring better things to us all than the old one did. Come, visit a while, and I'll do a reading if you want.
As always, New friends and old are very welcome.
(Edit: I tried to put a picture in here and kept getting an error message. *sigh*)
About the readings,
You can simply ask for a single card (with the usual clarifying card for people who tip). The guitar case below is my personal PayPal link, featuring my own artwork, which still inspires me even though it isn't Tarot-related.
I am also offering a five-card reading for $25, or if you want a larger reading we can discuss costs. A signal boost for readings or for my Patereon will allow you to ask for a clarification card on some part of this reading, if you wish.
Regardless of the length of the reading, you may ask about real life or a creative project, even for a character you play in a game. I can draw a card for you to meditate on, to represent the Guide you need right now, or to get you unstuck. I can draw a card for your protagonist or villain, or can draw a card or cards for you to use as writing or art prompts, and I can modify a more-traditional five-card spread into a prompt for a story focusing on plot or characters or a little of both. Let me know if you have any particular request.
For free one card readings, you can pick from my decks, including the Brian Froud's Faeries Oracle, the Daughters of the Moon Tarot (one of the round decks), or the Shapeshifter Tarot. If you want a Guide to companion you in the new year or the holidays, the Susan Seddon Boulet or Fairies Oracle both work well. If you don't pick a deck, I might pick from any of the decks available to me.
The first card is free (though tips are always appreciated). I understand all too well that when people don't have cash or spoons that is generally when they most need inspiration. Don't be afraid to ask for a card if you can't tip.
When you tip, it's helpful to me for you to mention it here so I can connect your Paypal information with your request. Tips should be at least $2 (Paypal charges fees). If Paypal doesn't work for you, drop me a message and we'll work something out.
I will reply to all requests, though with the holidays, there may be a delay in getting to you.
Thank you, Blessed Be, and may your new year be full of joy and dreams made happily true!
Status: Open!
As always, while I work hard to offer insight and inspiration, all I can legally promise is entertainment. See my "Dandelyon's Readings" page if you have questions.
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Date: 2018-01-01 09:37 am (UTC)Do you have a preference about how I should do your two cards? Two aspects of your year (inner and outer? Something else?) Or do you want me to draw one card and let you ask a question after hearing that message? I'm not getting any intuitive feeling about how best to structure this for you, so if you have a preference, let me know.
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Date: 2018-01-01 05:23 pm (UTC)One for me and one for the child?
The Father, reversed, and Struggle
Date: 2018-01-02 12:56 am (UTC)For you, I drew The Father, Reversed. I think you are feeling Shashigai's loss very keenly right now. You should be aware that all of the firsts -- first baby, first new year, first holidays, and so on--those always sharpen grief for a while. The Father here is pictured more as a magician than the Emperor (though as Card 4 in the Major Arcana, that is the corresponding card in other decks). He is shown in summer, with warm colors and abundance all around. He holds a crystal ball in one hand, and lightning in the other, and is surrounded by a host of animals, including a wolf. A bird flies overhead, and my instinct is that is you, as the wolf in the next card is also being guarded or overseen by a bird, wings outspread, above it.
That brings us to the child's card. It is the five of the air element, which is wands in this deck, and is titled Struggle. A wolf is shown in the foreground, walking over over the snow. There is a bare mountain behind, and bare branches all around, with icicles visible, partially obscuring the moon. There are challenges ahead. However, I also remember that we are in the winter of the year, the time when seeds sleep safe in the ground. Right now, the child sleeps safe in you, growing. Though you feel the loss of its father keenly, you can keep the baby warm and safe, until the Spring of birth and all the little Springs of intentional creation work their magic.
In the meantime, sing to the child, let it know it's welcome and loved. Make sure to take care of yourself and get the medical care you and the child may need. Take particular care that the baby gets the nutrition it needs, and if the doctors have any worries in that regard, take them seriously, both before and after the birth.
Life is always a struggle, that's the gift you're giving your child. These cards clearly show the most important things to address in the coming months, but remember, struggle often ends in success, so long as you don't give up. As the bird high overhead, you can guide your little wolf cub safely through those brambles, and winter never lasts forever. Every season has its challenges and its joys.