Good Omens...And Bad: Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Lab Four

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Friday, September 29, Second Period

Once again the furniture has been rearranged. There are large comfortable pillows and cushions on the floor, and between each set of two is a low table with two decks of cards sitting on it. One deck is an ordinary set of playing cards, the other is a classical tarot deck. There are also two sets of handouts on each table. As usual, a table of tea and coffee, scones, cookies, and tea sandwiches has been provided.

"Today's exercise is on Cartomancy, or the skill of divining through cards. Cartomancy can be done using ordinary playing cards, although many people choose to use the more ornate and specialized tarot cards. You have a choice to use either one today. Once you've gotten comfortable, I want you to follow the guidelines on your handouts and do a simple reading for your lab partner. You can choose any layout you like, although you must use a minimum of three cards. If you're not certain what to choose, consider using the Celtic Cross, which is a very common layout for general readings."

HOMEWORK: One of the handouts is actually a take-home test. Please complete the test and bring with you to lab next Friday.

[OOC: The following links can be used to generate tarot readings.]
Traditional Tarot Reading #1
Traditional Tarot Reading #2
Reading using Playing Cards

Syllabus
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Lab Partner List

[Please wait for OCD threads. Class is now in session.]

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Re: Lab Exercise: Cartomancy

[lilpunkinbelly.livejournal.com]

Dawn set two cups of tea on the table and plopped down on the pillow. She noticed that Lyra looked a little more tired than usual, but wasn't sure if she should say anything. "Hiya. Ready for this?"

Re: Lab Exercise: Cartomancy

[daemonridden.livejournal.com]

Lyra opened her eyes, not jumping only because Pan had seen Dawn coming. She smiled up at her lab partner.

"Hullo, Dawn. Ooh, tea! Ta very much." She picked up the tea and sipped it slowly. "Yeah, I'm ready. You want to go first, or shall I?"