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The Occult | Period 1 | Tuesday
"Today," Paige said once everyone had filtered in, "we're going to talk about something that is very prevalent in my world. Tarot."
They were in the Danger Shop to make this easier since she very well could not read Tarot cards. She held up a stack of tarot cards for the class to see. "In my world, these would be classified as something called numen, which basically means the object is used by people to connect to the aether. Specifically, soothsayers use different objects to establish that connection. Cards are just one thing they might use and those that use cards are called cartomancers. And, as some of you might know, tarot cards have been labeled as being used to predict the future. Now, how much of that is true is a matter of opinion."
Paige took a few cards and held them up, just giving the class a view of some of the illustrations and names. "Tarot cards are not actually about telling your fortune or future. The most powerful sources of information comes from within; the Tarot aids in coming in contacts with one's Higher self. There are generally two types of Tarot readings: question and open. What they are is obvious: the Tarot reading for a question focuses on one specific thing the person wants to know and an open reading addresses the larger aspect of a person's life. There is no definitive Tarot deck. They differ widely. Most decks will contain Minor Arcana and Major Arcana which will, in itself, contain four suits: wands, swords, cups, and circles or pentacles."
She placed the deck down on her desk and took a moment to remember Liss. "It might not sound exciting but some people consider Tarot a way of life and take what the cards say very seriously. So, today we're going to see what the cards say about each of you. It's an open reading so keep an open mind. If you don't believe, you don't believe but please don't rain on anyone else's parade."
With that said, she got the simulation going and nodded at the first student to get their reading.
They were in the Danger Shop to make this easier since she very well could not read Tarot cards. She held up a stack of tarot cards for the class to see. "In my world, these would be classified as something called numen, which basically means the object is used by people to connect to the aether. Specifically, soothsayers use different objects to establish that connection. Cards are just one thing they might use and those that use cards are called cartomancers. And, as some of you might know, tarot cards have been labeled as being used to predict the future. Now, how much of that is true is a matter of opinion."
Paige took a few cards and held them up, just giving the class a view of some of the illustrations and names. "Tarot cards are not actually about telling your fortune or future. The most powerful sources of information comes from within; the Tarot aids in coming in contacts with one's Higher self. There are generally two types of Tarot readings: question and open. What they are is obvious: the Tarot reading for a question focuses on one specific thing the person wants to know and an open reading addresses the larger aspect of a person's life. There is no definitive Tarot deck. They differ widely. Most decks will contain Minor Arcana and Major Arcana which will, in itself, contain four suits: wands, swords, cups, and circles or pentacles."
She placed the deck down on her desk and took a moment to remember Liss. "It might not sound exciting but some people consider Tarot a way of life and take what the cards say very seriously. So, today we're going to see what the cards say about each of you. It's an open reading so keep an open mind. If you don't believe, you don't believe but please don't rain on anyone else's parade."
With that said, she got the simulation going and nodded at the first student to get their reading.
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Class Activity: Tarot Reading [01/14]
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"It seems like they're telling me that everything I want is just out of reach," she said, clearly upset by this news. She hadn't been thrilled about the Emperor, either -- the significance of father figures didn't bode well for her.
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Just to play devil's advocate and all.
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He got the Chariot for how he felt about himself, the Hermit reflecting what he wanted most, the Tower to represent his fears, the Sun showing what he had going for him, the High Priestess showing what was going against him, and the Fool indicating his outcome.
He eyed the cards glumly and refused to self-analyze. Especially the Hermit card. He definitely wasn't going to analyze that one.
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...Sholeh was very much not sure about this reading, just from looking at it. "I don't want to be pregnant!" she blurted out. "I'm very much not ready for that!"
=Maybe it means that you're ready to take a step that way?= Zeela suggested, for once not sounding smirky. =With Evan's declaration the other day, you might be thinking--=
*That it's our birthday tomorrow,* Zhahar interrupted. *We're another year older, wiser, and closer to adulthood.*
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