Below is a reading I gave recently for a lady who is herself an established and extremely accurate medium. She did a reading for me and felt that I should be doing tarot and so I did a reading for her. Normally I pull eight cards but sometimes more - never less. I don't use fancy 'spreads' (layouts for the cards) I just put them in lines of four. I normally give the basic meaning of each card and then what I feel is the significance of the card to the actual sitter. Once I have seen all the cards I am able to give a better overview of how the cards effect each other and what the pertinent issues are.
I am quite happy to work by email - I don't need you to be sitting in front of me but a photo is useful as I like to shuffle the cards and handle them for at least five minutes whilst keeping you in mind, before I draw the cards.
Here is the recent reading; Lorraine added her comments after she received the email in its entirety. My comments are in black and hers are in red.
So, you mentioned my doing the tarot and whether you would get a publisher. I hope you don't mind but I drew some cards for you. I used the Golden Tarot - my favourite deck.
Heirophant: Spiritual Guidance and Authority.
Facinating! First card straight out of the pack! Of all the Major Arcana this came up. This card is simply firmly telling us that you are an authority on spiritual matters. No hidden meanings here. I would also say that I get a masculine feel from this card - a feeling of extreme strength of character and a person who is not easily bullied.
You are so right about strength of character. I won't be moved and always stand up for what is right. Have been bullied by husband's family for many years though.
Every medium (natural as yourself) has told me I am of a very high level and am intended to do a lot of teaching throughout the world. Maybe my first book will see that happen (it is a teaching manual about spiritual matters-how apt).
Two of Wands (Reversed) 'Gifts from the Heavens'
Again, spookily apt. This card means that good things will come to the deserving - however it was reversed so I would suggest that there is an air of disatisfaction and probably impatience. Do not despair, change in the air.
I have always been a very impatient person. I decide to do something-it has to be now, yesterday if possible. I hope that change is good. Sounds like it may be.
Nine of Wands (Reversed) Obstacles and resistance.
As this was reversed, it suggests that you are probably already aware of obstacles in your path. Then again, most of us are.
Life has been full of obstacles for me. No matter what I do or achieve, something stops it getting that last bit that would make it all O.K. for me too as well as everyone else. I can do wonders for others, just never for me..
Knight of Wands (more Wands - wow, I'll go into this later.)
Putting ideas into action. Eagerness. Perhaps a jouney - a move to a new home possible.
House on the market! Eagerness? Always eager. Ideas into action would be me maybe thinking of doing the 3rd and 4th books as e-books. After what the end bit says on the reading, maybe I shouldn't?
King of Coins
There is a good man in your life. Hardworking, succesful and reliable. He is also sensual, gives sound advice and enjoys the finer things in life. Appreciate him.
This sounds like my son. He works very hard, is loyal and very kind and sensual (not with me!!) Very reliable too.
Knight of Coins (reversed)
Okay, this is odd. This is a second male in your life. The card would indicate that he was ploddingly reliable but as it is reversed it suggests a rather dull person, whose pedantic pettiness means that he achieves very little. Certainly not the same person as above. Almost total opposites.
My husband. Do you know the character from 'One Foot in the Grave, Victor Meldrew? Everyone says my husband looks and acts like him. He can be rather dull and serious. I always have to be the one to try and get him to do anything. We hardly go anywhere or do anything. He is also very petty. Everything that's wrong with his life is everyone else's fault and he comes out with childish, petty comments quite often like a spoilt child (he was). Jealous of my achievements, he always puts me down. Getting better though.
He is reliable at work and in business though, just me he's not reliable with.
Knight of Cups
My my. This is all getting rather complicated. Either there is a third young man in your life or this card is refering to the better of the two males above. An opportunity approaches. I wonder if you have sons.
WOW, WOW and WOW! My son has just finished a Master's Degree. He has changed his life and work field around totally and has been desperate to get a job. Three offered to him today. He just rang me to tell me (2.15pm). He's just had the 'phone calls. One in particular is offering a wonderful opportunity.
Eight of Coins (Reversed.)
One of my favourite cards. A craftsman working with woodworking tools. This card usually means that you should or will use creativity to overcome financial hardship - however, it is reversed and as such is warning you not to take the easy option. No shortcuts.
How I wish this could be true. The above has come right for my son, so maybe this will. I need to secure my future as my husband is leaving everything to his boys-my stepsons. I need to try and find a way to make some money for myself. No easy option huh? I am determined to wait for Traditional Publisher for 1st two books, but 3rd and 4th were meant as e-books when I finish them. Maybe not?
There is a lot about wands coming up. These are about practical gifts and productivity- these cards are reminding you of that. Your gifts lie not only in the spiritual but in your fiercly practical and forthright nature. If I had a big problem, I'd want you on my side.
I fight hard for my friends and am loyal to a fault. I never let people down unless it is out of my hands and will fight tooth and claw for them. On the other side-don't cross me badly as I can also be an enemy you wouldn't want to see.
The coins do what they say on the tin - they are about money. There are no indications that great wealth is coming soon, nor however are there indications of deprivation.
The overbearing feeling from these cards are that you are in for a long haul - but that with patience, success should come at the end. There is a great feeling of impatience. I also sense frustration.
There is frustration around me at the moment. I feel I am being held back and I am ready to run. Things are happening too slowly for me in my personal life with my books and spiritual work.
I really have no idea what all these men are about - you will know if there is anything in it.
To answer your question, yes, you will be published, but in time and don't fall for any easy options - this may be a warning not to self-publish.
I told you when I saw your photo. there is a higher power working with you and you must learn to trust who it is. You could do wonderful readings and help so many people.
Thank you so, so much for that. I can't thank you enough. Take note of the card reading I did for you as there is something on the horizon. Keep them to hand and look back on them in a couple of months. My readings tend to be more mediumship as I already said, but my card readings can be very accurate too. I hope so as I'd love you to have good luck and fortune.
Much love, lorraine xxx
