Sunday, November 26, 2006

FAQ: Is the Tarot for Skeptics too?

Recently, I had a few skeptics ask me if Tarot Reading was still relevant. I say: absolutely! Even if you don't believe in the Tarot spiritually, it can be a useful secular tool for even the driest of skeptics.

Tarot Wisdom
Each Card is a different life lesson, timelessly applicable to the human condition. Different combinations of Cards can also create completely different life lessons and variations, therefore the Tarot have almost limitless and wise experiences to share with us. The Tarot guide you into a solution with any random combination of these life lessons. Again, this is if you don't want to take the spiritual side of the Tarot in consideration.

Example
For example, say you were having financial difficulties and you wanted advice. My role would be to shuffle, deal, and interpret the Cards' face value - without using any intuition. I have done this before and find that there is still much wisdom. I show here the Kind of Swords, if you were having financial difficulties, the advice I would give you (if the Card was on its own):
  • Do your research when investing, don't trust someone less intelligent than yourself work with your finances.
  • Come up with creative side projects, use a team of people and lead them, inspire them, and coach them new communications skills in order to make this business work. Make sure you hire someone who is a business person, as you are the brain behind this job, not the business.
  • Read a book about managing your finances.
  • Be honest, tactfully, about those who are wasting your money or a collective money pool. It's time to make some rules you can all agree upon. If there are children present, it's time to set guidelines and allowances that conform to your budget. Be fair, but don't be weak hearted. Be as objective as possible.
  • Don't use corrupted brokers, sometimes that risk is ripe for the picking, but this time - stay on the safe side. That is, research the broker - make sure they're worth your time and money.
  • Make goals on a weekly and monthly basis to keep your eye on the prize.
  • Make a game out of your finances if you have children, so they don't just get allowance money for nothing! Put them to work, and make it a game (use chores or homework).
Of course I would use more than one Card in such a reading, so it would have more specific guidance as more Cards would be laid out.

Sometimes people need random information in order to:
  • Unlock ideas they already had
  • Give ideas they wouldn't have thought about in their current mindset or situation
  • Give a feeling of brainstorming, which is productive and feels like you're moving forward
  • Elaborate on ideas they already had
  • Find negatives and positives of ideas they already had, or completely new ideas. Like a pros and cons list
  • Brainstorm your way out of problems
  • Come up with a random solution if they're having a hard time deciding
  • And of course much more.
What else can you take from it?
Random information is not all you get from a Tarot Reading, even if you don't believe in the spiritual aspect. You also get guidance from someone who's met many different kinds of people, and discussed countless problems: and probably the same problem you're having now. People are often surprised when I tell them the secret question they asked me (which they thought was freakish) was a regularly asked question. This can often make you feel better about your situation. Tarot Readers, good ones, are also often innate problem solvers and emotionally sensitive people - ideal for helping you with your problem. We're also sworn to secrecy, so your identity will remain hidden. Good Readers are also nonjudgmental of your situation, as we have learned through studying the Tarot how to be empathetic; with some obvious exceptions, we believe that everyone is inherently good - even if appearances say otherwise.

Oracles of Randomness
Those skeptical of the metaphysical side of Cards cannot deny the usefulness of a random archetype generator. Like flipping a coin or turning a wheel of fortune, random decisions often help in times of indecisiveness. There is nothing more frustrating in the decision making process than freezing up, and wasting time with that kind of block.
Since the beginning of Human Kind, people have used Oracles in just such a way - except some add spirituality to the mix. When going into battle, isn't it better for the psyche to know you're going to do well? And to know tips for your strategy in just such a battle, no matter how random, can be the difference between a messy battle - and a battle fought by people with sureness on their side?

Of course Tarot Readings are not for everyone, but I believe they are for most people. Then again, I'm an avid Tarot enthusiast!! ;)

Friday, October 20, 2006

Finally, some New Stuff: Psychic Portraits Introduction

I'm so excited about this new idea, as well as excited about the progress I'm making at getting better. I'm not nearly close to doing in person readings, but I think sometime soon I will be able to try again. Okay, in the meantime, I am setting up a waiting list of sorts that may interest you, and which I will talk about in a new Newsletter, set to send in the first or second week of November.

Psychic Portraits

Either painted, sketched, inked, or photo printed - I'm going to offer something that combines my abilities as a medium/psychic, with my abilities as an artist. Here's how it works.

I will sit with you, and take notes about what I see psychically - I'll ask you a few questions, take your photograph, and then the session will be done. After that the work begins. I will add aura, spirits, and impressions, which I get from you during the session, to either a photograph, a painting, or an ink or otherwise.

I am working on friends' portraits so that I can show you what I mean, one in photo, one painted, and one inked or otherwise. That way you can have a better idea of what I'm talking/typing about.

If you're interested and would like to be put on a waiting list, email me! More to come in the following weeks.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Finally!

Good news, I think.

Right now I am on a new medicine that shows a lot of promise in controlling my pain. It makes me pretty sleepy all the time, but apparently I'll get used to it and the sleepiness will cease. I am also getting more sleep and starting to be able to exercise more (for now). So, barring another worsening (flare up) I think I'm upwardly mobile. I will send out my newsletter soon (see the end of this post to sign up to the mailing list) when I start to feel well enough to do more email readings.. And remember please to confirm your subscription when Bravenet emails you.

Have a wonderful week,
Em






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Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Update

Hello everyone!

It's been difficult to get much done with my health being the way it is lately, however I am still slowly working on the readings which I have promised. I am also still working on making my own Tarot deck, which is quite therapeutic. I'm almost ready to start the final draft, as over the past two years I have worked on the concepts and how the Cards would flow from one to the next.

I am also, during this process, honing my skills, and hope to be an even better Reader and Medium when I am able to get back into doing in-person readings, and more email readings. Right now I try to keep the readings to a minimal as I need to focus on getting a grip on this rather annoying disability.

I hope you're all well, and thank you for your words of kindness during this time!

Monday, July 03, 2006

Rebuilding, hopefully

Just wanted to let everyone know: I am trying to do in-person readings with family and friends in order to get used to, and measure how long it will take me to get back into in-person readings. I really miss doing it in person, as I enjoy seeing happy faces and meaningful emotions come from readings.

I'll keep you posted as always. :)

Friday, May 19, 2006

If I haven't Replied to your Email: *updated June 22nd*

**Update** I have also been having problems with my internet connection since that big thunderstorm four or five days ago.. I am hoping to have this problem resolved by the end of the week. Sorry 'bout that :)

Hello friends!

I've been experiencing some severe insomnia followed by bouts of somnolence, and my memory and schedule have been thrown off. I am starting to write more things down to remember, but in the process have lost my place in my email responding. It's not like I get hundreds of emails a day, but I want to answer to everyone when I can, every email is important. So if I haven't yet responded to your email, please email me back and I will write it down and reply as soon as possible!

Thank you for your understanding!
Emilie

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Quick Update

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that I have been unable to do much of anything these past couple of weeks, but I am hopefully on the up and up as the weather improves. I have not forgotten about any of the readings I am doing and will get them finished as soon as I can.

I will also get my latest article about the Spirtual Plane published here and can't wait to share it with you!

Have a great weekend!
Emilie.