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Hm, that seems much more generalized. Working with a "sphere" seems like a way to ensure some definite hits, it would be impossible for you to not find a way to apply the cards to your situation, no matter what they would be.
... but that also means that the person being read is less likely to receive relevant information. It cuts both ways. If you want to just look at this, AJAlkaline, as a competition of reader and read, then yeah you're right. By being brief, and asking incredibly narrow questions, we can minimize the efficacy of the exercise and totally fuck over the reader.
But most people only get read because they want to have an interesting and in-depth exercise and conversation that are relevant to their personal situation. They don't really care about how much the reader impresses them with da big voodoo, in my experience. Or at least, there are some distinct groups, and I'd think that most of us volunteering in the thread aren't in it for the voodoo and are rather in it to see how someone experienced with the canon would interpret each card, and that card's symbolic use and history, as a facet of our personal stories and lives.
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Well, yeah, that's true.
At the same time, it seems less useful to me. I would think you'd turn to this sort of thing because you were facing a specific dilemma that you want to meditate on. I suppose I do see how you could use it just to meditate on your life in general, though.
Once the cards are drawn and explained by what they mean in a general sense, I'm confident I can piece together the accuracy of the reading and let you know!
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I need some career advice. I work in food service, and I enjoy it, but I'm not able to get employment right now. Is there a career ahead of me in this field? Or am I wasting my time?
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I'm transferring over to a four-year university from a community college, starting this fall. I'm a little on-edge about what the future holds- after all, I'm going to be a non-traditional student there, but I was wondering if there's anything to look for (or forward to) this fall.
I actually had two issues I wanted to ask about, so it was tough deciding on which to go with. Maybe I'lll get a chance to ask the second question.
Male, 27 years old.
Never been too popular with the opposite sex. I have female friends and I get along really well with them, but it's never translated to a relationship. In my life I think I have connected specially well with 2 girls, but nothing ever came out of it.
So will I find someone?
And dear god, I'm not as much of a loser as that posts makes me out to be.
Male, 25, romance. Broke up with ex about 2 months ago. Realised it was a huge mistake to let her go, have spent the past time trying to win her back.
Talk to me about this.
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Tide goes in. Tide goes out.
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I'm a male, 22, and my music from the band I'm in has recently started to take off, bigger gigs, sponsorships and stuff like that. However, recently there has been a little tension between members. I want to know if we can put this behind us and carry on to bigger and better things
This one is not immediately apparent to me. Temperance is a card of balance, possible stagnation, but eventual good things. It's just a hard journey. The 3 of Cups is about being overflowing with energy and friendship. In the crossed position, perhaps that is indicative of an ADHD kind of situation? What you really need is balance in order to be successful, but you these crazy periods of not being able to stay focused and balanced.
Underneath it all, you're ready to put aside your past difficulties and move on. You've had difficulties, but you're sensing this is a time to move on (4 of Swords). This really bothers you (9 of Swords), like a man awakening from a nightmare. The good news is that you've woken up and things can get better.
Currently, you're ignoring relationship opportunities (not neccessarily romantic ones). You feel like you're in a drought with no new opportunities, but they're there. Emotionally speaking, you're feeling drained.
The good news is that you have opportunities in your future that deal specifically with fresh starts and new endeavor in relation to money or material gain. Consider this very carefully. Be conservative and thorough when making decisions on this.
You're ready to win an inner victory and deserve some congratulations. I suspect this has something to do with you putting aside some past difficulties. If you can do it, you'll be better off.
Be wary, however, of small deceits or lies from others. Someone might use this opportunity to take advantage of you. Things aren't quite what they seem (perhaps in particular, related to the new business opportunity I mentioned earlier). The key to understanding it is to be completely truthful with yourself. Carefully choose all your words; they could be important to really putting this whole situation behind you. It's hard to over-emphasize how important being honest and careful (even precise) with words will be for this. Avoid any deceit on your part.
It looks like if you can stay in balance, and avoiding your past conflicts with keeping things that way, you'll be able to get your career back in line. There's nothing here to indicate a specific career type, but the key to moving forward is to achieve balance in your life. If you can do that, you're going to be just fine.
The past conflict of your situation is right there in the first card. You're already moving past it though. You have an opportunity to really put this behind you. Combined with the Sun, you've gained a really positive lesson about life from all of this. Embrace it. There's an opportunity for enlightment from all this.
I wouldn't worry too much about your skills if I were you. The 6 of Coins indicates a skilled and talented worker. Underneath it all, you're still a talented dude. Don't doubt that. You're keeping it internal at the moment, but you understand the situation around you and you've learned from it.
In the past, we have the Chariot. This card is about domination of conflicting forces. I think this is the conflict you're moving away from. You don't need to try to control everything to be successful. In the future, your control and mastery of the situation is going to be more about understanding the emotional forces involved instead of trying to dominate and drive them. (Maybe something to do with health?)
Currently, you're on your way there. You're not a professional yet, but you're on your way. Don't sweat the chick. You're being a little romantic about the whole situation, but that's not a horrible thing. Just realize that it isn't permanent. You're ready for a new romantic opportunity, and you'll find one soon.
Be sure to carefully consider this opportunity. You'll want to be making good decisions about this. You'll be tempted to make some bad ones, but the key to make sure that everything turns out positively is your use of good judgement. In the end, you'll gain some wisdom out of this entire situation. It will be a time of gathering your strength to start on the next stage of your life.
All in all, things are looking up. Keep a level head and you'll probably realize this has all been for the best.
Agreed. I don't think the Celtic Cross is what you're looking for. With such a complicated question, I'm going to go ahead and just give you a simple 3 card spread.
So, this comes down to choosing between a sexy twosome with A and Z or a possible more meaningful relationship with M.
While I was personally pulling for the menagetrois, this looks more like M to me. Someone a little more reserved, who leads to the possibility of a serious romance. It's balanced and healthy, full of possibility. You're very well matched.
In the future, you've got a wide open vista available to you. You're about to embark on the rest of your life, and you're almost certainly going to travel to do it. Big new exciting plans are in the works.
Something else that pokes out at me in this spread is the number 2. Two of Cups, Two of Wands, two cards of the suit of Cups. There's no 3s here at all.
So, M. That's the smart way to go.
PS--You really ought to get freaky with A&Z at least once though. It's the right guy thing to do.
I'm male, 27. Living in probably the best situation financially and socially that I've ever been in. Great group of friends. The problem lies in the fact that I have horrible luck with women. I meet friends of friends, go to parties, even go out to bars, but more often than not it leads to not much happening. I'm shy, but that's not a huge bar, as I've been in relationships before.
So, my question's this. What can I do to get more female attention?
Well, here, simple spreads get simple responses. I'll talk with M and see how much my future lines up with the Two of Wands' ambitious wanderer, world at his feet.
27 year old male. I've been unemployed for almost a year now. I've been actively looking for a job for pretty much that whole time. My last job was awesome. I loved going to work, loved what I did and I made great money too. But then I was laid off and now I'm really missing the financial stability.
Or it could be something completely unrelated. Like "Do dogs go to heaven?"
So, I'll get to everyone so far. No guarantees after this post though. I'm lazy.
So lets' see ... well, I'm a guy. 22. For the last few years, I've always felt a chunk of me missing, you know? Like, there's something not there, and I should know what it is, but I have no fucking clue. I try to fill this with various measures, and different methods, but nothing seems permanent. At the same time, I question myself every few weeks on whether or not I'm where I should be in my relationship, and my job as well. So I guess the question is, what's missing? Or maybe there's something that needs change? Or maybe everything around me seems perfect to everyone else, and I'm looking for things that aren't there? (I'm trying to put this in the form of an ask able question ... and mumbling things up as I go, sorry).
My question, as a 21-year-old male:
I've been single for a few months now, and there are a number of girls who I would consider pursuing. However, it's getting to the end of my university career, and while I am planning on staying the the city (and so are the girls), it seems like it could change things if I start a relationship while in university and then graduate. Would it be wise for me to ignore these worries and strike while the iron's hot, or wait until I have a more stable situation before attempting anything?
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Hmmm, I'm going to Uni in September, Is Maths and Computer Science the right course for me to take?
Maybe I can see things from a different perspective that I didn't really think about.
I'm 26, just turned in February. I am putting some very heavy thought (and some action) into moving back to British Columbia. I lived there almost my entire life and decided to come out to Alberta to work in the oil fields and make a lot of money.
I did that, and became very unhappy, very fast.
I stopped doing that awhile ago and have been working jobs to make the bills, but never really finding anything I enjoyed.
I've lived here very nearly 4 years, and I'm fucking done.
However, I own a house here in Alberta and am in the process of making it marketable.
How will I do in the next few months?
If you get to me, awesome, and thank you.
Anyways, I'm 21, a Junior (kinda) in college, English major and an art minor. Right now I have a 2.5 GPA which is a C+ at my school. I already know I have to make a 3.5 every semester after this to have a 3.0 GPA overall (though my school gives me two GPAs, one is major specific (for which I have a 2.8 which is a
Will I get my desired GPA which is a 3.0?
In my unprofessional opinion, I have no idea how you see two cups in your present, two staffs in your future, and add those together to get one...but then, not a professional.
(On so many levels.)
26 year old guy, have been married for about three years. My wife and I moved recently, and aside from being a little socially isolated have things great in most ways - just bought our first house, have both ended up with much better jobs than we had before the move, and so on. We're also going to have a daughter in a few weeks, and I'm both excited and scared completely shitless. I'm not sure how to deal with the fact that mistakes I inevitably make will impact someone else I love so much, and in ways I can't predict or control.
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If nothing else, the act of putting my question down in type inspired me to do something about it.
Epic failure, but at least now I know.
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I need answers!
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Huh? Pretty sure I'm next in line, last person he did was Toad.
Damn, you're right. Still third in line. Ah well.
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