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Context:Mr. Edogawa gives a detailed lecture on tarot card reading, covering Major/Minor Arcana and spreads.
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_000
What brings you to the nurse's
office? Eeeheehee...
Ahhh, you've come for a supplementary
lesson...? You're quite the promising
pupil.
Perhaps this one may...
Ah, pay no mind to the mutterings
of a kindly nurse... Eeeheehee.
office? Eeeheehee...
Ahhh, you've come for a supplementary
lesson...? You're quite the promising
pupil.
Perhaps this one may...
Ah, pay no mind to the mutterings
of a kindly nurse... Eeeheehee.
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]What brings you to the nurse's[n]office? Eeeheehee...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Ahhh, you've come for a supplementary[n]lesson...? You're quite the promising[n]pupil.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Perhaps this one may...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Ah, pay no mind to the mutterings[n]of a kindly nurse... Eeeheehee.[n][f 0 4][e]
[x 0x80 0x80]
MSG_001
> Mr. Edogawa's lecture is over...
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]> Mr. Edogawa's lecture is over...[n][f 0 4][e]
SEL002
- "I'd like to hear it."
- "Never mind."
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]"I'd like to hear it."[e]
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]"Never mind."[e]
Response to selection: "I'd like to hear it."
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_003
I see... Then let's not waste one
another's time, hmm?
another's time, hmm?
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]I see... Then let's not waste one[n]another's time, hmm?[n][f 0 4][e]
Response to selection: "Never mind."
[x 0x80 0x80]
MSG_004
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][x 0x83 0xFA][x 0x83 0xFB][x 0x83 0xFC][n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_005
I feel I must ask...
Do you have your own deck of tarot
cards? Don't lie... I can smell them
on you.
Do you consult them regularly? If you
own a deck and you don't use it, it's
a shameful waste!
...Though while we're on the subject,
why not a detailed lesson on the use
of the tarot?
I warn you, it's a complicated subject,
and will take some time... Do you want
to hear it?
Do you have your own deck of tarot
cards? Don't lie... I can smell them
on you.
Do you consult them regularly? If you
own a deck and you don't use it, it's
a shameful waste!
...Though while we're on the subject,
why not a detailed lesson on the use
of the tarot?
I warn you, it's a complicated subject,
and will take some time... Do you want
to hear it?
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]I feel I must ask...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Do you have your own deck of tarot[n]cards? Don't lie... I can smell them[n]on you.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Do you consult them regularly? If you[n]own a deck and you don't use it, it's[n]a shameful waste![n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]...Though while we're on the subject,[n]why not a detailed lesson on the use[n]of the tarot?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]I warn you, it's a complicated subject,[n]and will take some time... Do you want[n]to hear it?[n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_006
Very well, then. Your fate is sealed...
Eeeheehee.
Today we will examine the most common
use of the tarot, reading one's fate...
Or as it's more commonly known,
fortune-telling.
For now, let's keep to the simple
one-card spread, where you draw
and interpret a single card.
It will suffice for learning the
basic methods of the tarot.
Now, a quick word on the deck...
For best results, you'll want to
use all 78 cards...
But for today's explanation, we'll
limit ourselves to the 22 Major
Arcana.
The procedure for telling fortunes
via the tarot goes like so: shuffle,
cut, spread, and read.
That means mixing them all up, putting
them in a pile, lining up the drawn
cards, and examining them.
When I say "spread," I refer to how
they will be presented. It's a concept
I'll come back to several times.
...Ahh, I nearly forgot about the
necessary preparation before handling
the cards.
Before one begins a tarot reading,
one's mind must be calm.
Try to unify your consciousness while
relaxing it at the same time.
You must also keep in mind the goal
of your reading, so as to avoid wishful
thinking clouding the result.
Once you're relaxed, we'll begin.
Place the cards face-down on the
table to hide the pictures...
Then the client of the reading will
shuffle, or mix, the cards.
If you're reading your own fortune,
then you perform this step yourself.
The most common method is to spread
them on the table, mixing them in a
circular motion with your left hand.
The left hand is the agent of the
subconscious mind, you see.
Eeeheehee...
Though if you're clumsy, or lost a
hand, or what-have-you, you can use
either or both hands. It all depends.
When the client is satisfied, make
a single pile, which completes the
shuffling phase.
...And by "pile," I mean a neat,
orderly stack.
Now, onto cutting the deck.
Split the stack you've made into
three piles, each one roughly the
same height.
Normally the client also performs
the cut, but the fortune-teller is
free to perform this step as well.
Just let the spirit move you.
It may be your own feelings, and it
may be occult inspiration...
Reorganize the three piles in the
order of your choice, and stack them
into one pile again.
Once this is complete, the reader
should take the pile.
Be very careful on this step. You must
preserve the direction that the cards
originally faced.
If the client is someone else, turn
the pile so the cards face the same
direction that they were facing.
And now, it's finally time to draw
a card. This is the spread phrase.
We're doing a one-card spread, so turn
over the top card, and place it on the
field to the side.
In some methods, you specify which card
from the top... but that's outside of
this lecture.
The card on the field provides the
answer to the client's question.
Now, at last, the reading phase.
First, we must understand the card's
meaning.
What the card represents depends on
if it's reversed or not...
You do remember that much, yes?
There are a few exceptions, but in
general, a reversed card is negative,
and has a different meaning.
Once you understand the drawn card's
meaning, apply it to your question...
Let inspiration rise to the surface
of your mind, and... Well...
Form a story around it!
I'll say it once more: form a story
around it! A story, I say!
A story! Your story! OUR--
*ahem* *ahem*
...Excuse me... I went too far.
Regardless, simply telling the client
the card's meaning isn't considered
a true reading.
Using the clue derived from the card,
the reader must use his inspiration
to look into the client's future.
It's important to converse with the
client as well, to assist with your
inspiration.
Tarot is about both reading the cards
and reading people... Hmm, should I be
saving this for posterity?
...What's that? Each card's meaning?
Didn't I hand out notes on that before?
If you've lost them, I can't help
you... Research that information on
your own time.
Well, I think that's enough of an
explanation for today...
Oh yes, one more thing. Always seal
your inspiration after the fortune
has been told.
Say farewell to the cards, for
instance, or imagine cocooning
yourself in a sleeping bag.
If you don't seal your inspiration,
it may draw unwanted attention...
Whew... Talking so much at once is
quite draining. Run along home, now.
Eeeheehee.
Today we will examine the most common
use of the tarot, reading one's fate...
Or as it's more commonly known,
fortune-telling.
For now, let's keep to the simple
one-card spread, where you draw
and interpret a single card.
It will suffice for learning the
basic methods of the tarot.
Now, a quick word on the deck...
For best results, you'll want to
use all 78 cards...
But for today's explanation, we'll
limit ourselves to the 22 Major
Arcana.
The procedure for telling fortunes
via the tarot goes like so: shuffle,
cut, spread, and read.
That means mixing them all up, putting
them in a pile, lining up the drawn
cards, and examining them.
When I say "spread," I refer to how
they will be presented. It's a concept
I'll come back to several times.
...Ahh, I nearly forgot about the
necessary preparation before handling
the cards.
Before one begins a tarot reading,
one's mind must be calm.
Try to unify your consciousness while
relaxing it at the same time.
You must also keep in mind the goal
of your reading, so as to avoid wishful
thinking clouding the result.
Once you're relaxed, we'll begin.
Place the cards face-down on the
table to hide the pictures...
Then the client of the reading will
shuffle, or mix, the cards.
If you're reading your own fortune,
then you perform this step yourself.
The most common method is to spread
them on the table, mixing them in a
circular motion with your left hand.
The left hand is the agent of the
subconscious mind, you see.
Eeeheehee...
Though if you're clumsy, or lost a
hand, or what-have-you, you can use
either or both hands. It all depends.
When the client is satisfied, make
a single pile, which completes the
shuffling phase.
...And by "pile," I mean a neat,
orderly stack.
Now, onto cutting the deck.
Split the stack you've made into
three piles, each one roughly the
same height.
Normally the client also performs
the cut, but the fortune-teller is
free to perform this step as well.
Just let the spirit move you.
It may be your own feelings, and it
may be occult inspiration...
Reorganize the three piles in the
order of your choice, and stack them
into one pile again.
Once this is complete, the reader
should take the pile.
Be very careful on this step. You must
preserve the direction that the cards
originally faced.
If the client is someone else, turn
the pile so the cards face the same
direction that they were facing.
And now, it's finally time to draw
a card. This is the spread phrase.
We're doing a one-card spread, so turn
over the top card, and place it on the
field to the side.
In some methods, you specify which card
from the top... but that's outside of
this lecture.
The card on the field provides the
answer to the client's question.
Now, at last, the reading phase.
First, we must understand the card's
meaning.
What the card represents depends on
if it's reversed or not...
You do remember that much, yes?
There are a few exceptions, but in
general, a reversed card is negative,
and has a different meaning.
Once you understand the drawn card's
meaning, apply it to your question...
Let inspiration rise to the surface
of your mind, and... Well...
Form a story around it!
I'll say it once more: form a story
around it! A story, I say!
A story! Your story! OUR--
*ahem* *ahem*
...Excuse me... I went too far.
Regardless, simply telling the client
the card's meaning isn't considered
a true reading.
Using the clue derived from the card,
the reader must use his inspiration
to look into the client's future.
It's important to converse with the
client as well, to assist with your
inspiration.
Tarot is about both reading the cards
and reading people... Hmm, should I be
saving this for posterity?
...What's that? Each card's meaning?
Didn't I hand out notes on that before?
If you've lost them, I can't help
you... Research that information on
your own time.
Well, I think that's enough of an
explanation for today...
Oh yes, one more thing. Always seal
your inspiration after the fortune
has been told.
Say farewell to the cards, for
instance, or imagine cocooning
yourself in a sleeping bag.
If you don't seal your inspiration,
it may draw unwanted attention...
Whew... Talking so much at once is
quite draining. Run along home, now.
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]Very well, then. Your fate is sealed...[n]Eeeheehee.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Today we will examine the most common[n]use of the tarot, reading one's fate...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Or as it's more commonly known,[n]fortune-telling.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]For now, let's keep to the simple[n]one-card spread, where you draw[n]and interpret a single card.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It will suffice for learning the[n]basic methods of the tarot.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Now, a quick word on the deck...[n]For best results, you'll want to[n]use all 78 cards...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]But for today's explanation, we'll[n]limit ourselves to the 22 Major[n]Arcana.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The procedure for telling fortunes[n]via the tarot goes like so: shuffle,[n]cut, spread, and read.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]That means mixing them all up, putting[n]them in a pile, lining up the drawn[n]cards, and examining them.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]When I say "spread," I refer to how[n]they will be presented. It's a concept[n]I'll come back to several times.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]...Ahh, I nearly forgot about the[n]necessary preparation before handling[n]the cards.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Before one begins a tarot reading,[n]one's mind must be calm.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Try to unify your consciousness while[n]relaxing it at the same time.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]You must also keep in mind the goal[n]of your reading, so as to avoid wishful[n]thinking clouding the result.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Once you're relaxed, we'll begin.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Place the cards face-down on the[n]table to hide the pictures...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Then the client of the reading will[n]shuffle, or mix, the cards.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If you're reading your own fortune,[n]then you perform this step yourself.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]The most common method is to spread[n]them on the table, mixing them in a[n]circular motion with your left hand.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The left hand is the agent of the[n]subconscious mind, you see.[n]Eeeheehee...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Though if you're clumsy, or lost a[n]hand, or what-have-you, you can use[n]either or both hands. It all depends.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]When the client is satisfied, make[n]a single pile, which completes the[n]shuffling phase.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]...And by "pile," I mean a neat,[n]orderly stack.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Now, onto cutting the deck.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Split the stack you've made into[n]three piles, each one roughly the[n]same height.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Normally the client also performs[n]the cut, but the fortune-teller is[n]free to perform this step as well.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Just let the spirit move you.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]It may be your own feelings, and it[n]may be occult inspiration...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Reorganize the three piles in the[n]order of your choice, and stack them[n]into one pile again.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Once this is complete, the reader[n]should take the pile.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Be very careful on this step. You must[n]preserve the direction that the cards[n]originally faced.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If the client is someone else, turn[n]the pile so the cards face the same[n]direction that they were facing.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]And now, it's finally time to draw[n]a card. This is the spread phrase.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]We're doing a one-card spread, so turn[n]over the top card, and place it on the[n]field to the side.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]In some methods, you specify which card[n]from the top... but that's outside of[n]this lecture.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The card on the field provides the[n]answer to the client's question.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Now, at last, the reading phase.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]First, we must understand the card's[n]meaning.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]What the card represents depends on[n]if it's reversed or not...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]You do remember that much, yes?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]There are a few exceptions, but in[n]general, a reversed card is negative,[n]and has a different meaning.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Once you understand the drawn card's[n]meaning, apply it to your question...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Let inspiration rise to the surface[n]of your mind, and... Well...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Form a story around it![n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]I'll say it once more: form a story[n]around it! A story, I say![n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]A story! Your story! OUR--[n]*ahem* *ahem*[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]...Excuse me... I went too far.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Regardless, simply telling the client[n]the card's meaning isn't considered[n]a true reading.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Using the clue derived from the card,[n]the reader must use his inspiration[n]to look into the client's future.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's important to converse with the[n]client as well, to assist with your[n]inspiration.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Tarot is about both reading the cards[n]and reading people... Hmm, should I be[n]saving this for posterity?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]...What's that? Each card's meaning?[n]Didn't I hand out notes on that before?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If you've lost them, I can't help[n]you... Research that information on[n]your own time.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Well, I think that's enough of an[n]explanation for today...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Oh yes, one more thing. Always seal[n]your inspiration after the fortune[n]has been told.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Say farewell to the cards, for[n]instance, or imagine cocooning[n]yourself in a sleeping bag.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If you don't seal your inspiration,[n]it may draw unwanted attention...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Whew... Talking so much at once is[n]quite draining. Run along home, now.[n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_007
Well then... shall we continue where
we left off last time?
I have a lot to cover, so I hope
you're prepared.
we left off last time?
I have a lot to cover, so I hope
you're prepared.
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]Well then... shall we continue where[n]we left off last time?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]I have a lot to cover, so I hope[n]you're prepared.[n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_008
I like your spirit!
We've covered the basics, so now I'll
teach you how to use all 78 Major and
Minor Arcana...
As well as the basic spread.
To review, the tarot is made of 22
Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana...
For a total of 78 cards. Is that clear?
All of these cards have their own
meanings.
Many are daunted by the full deck,
because there are so many cards...
But take heart!
It is difficult to learn all the
meanings, but having them all actually
makes your reading easier.
The more fine detail one has, the
easier it is to create a story...
I already explained about the Major
Arcana, so let me give you an outline
of the Minor Arcana.
The Minor Arcana are divided into
four classes, called suits.
Do you recall when I told you that
this is what common playing cards
were modelled after?
Wands, Cups, Swords, and Coins
correspond to Clubs, Hearts, Spades,
and Diamonds.
Each suit has 10 numbered cards,
ranging from Ace to 10...
As well as four face cards, or King,
Queen, Knight, and Page, unlike the
three face cards in common decks.
The Page is sometimes called Prince,
though he's essentially a knight in
training.
The four face cards are called court
cards. That term will come up again,
so remember it well.
There are 14 types in total, between
the pip cards or number cards, and
the face or court cards.
These 14 types have four cards each,
for a total of 56 cards in the Minor
Arcana.
And now you know the makeup of the
Minor Arcana. Now, as to how to use
them in a reading...
It's actually the same way as the
Major Arcana.
Keep in mind the meaning of each card
and the direction it faces, and use
your inspiration to create a story.
In the Minor Arcana, each suit,
number, and court type has its own
meaning.
The best way to memorize these may be
to imagine them in a 4 by 14 grid.
Each of the four suits' meaning,
in brief...
Wands for planning and growth, Cups for
love and sentiment, Swords for trials,
and Coins for wealth.
As for the basic meaning of each of
the number cards...
Ace is the beginning, 2 is balance,
3 is growth, 4 is stability, 5 is
change, 6 is balance again...
7 is a new start, 8 is success,
9 is attainment, and 10 marks a
terminus, or the end.
Court cards represent people and their
strengths. It could be the client, or
other people involved.
The Page represents children, and the
offering of information. The Knight
is youth, and overflowing energy.
The Queen represents adult females,
while the King represents mature
males.
It's said that to grasp the meaning
of the cards, it's important to
communicate with them...
Now then, let's move on to the
method of using all the Arcana
to tell fortunes.
The basic procedure is the same...
You'll just be using more cards.
Even for the full deck of 78, you
must first shuffle, then cut, spread,
and read.
The type of spread you use affects
the procedure more than the number
of cards in use.
But don't get me wrong... The spread
I'll be covering is done with this
procedure, too.
Now for a change in subject... I'll
explain the types of spreads.
Last time we used the one-card spread,
so today we'll examine the other
typical spreads.
First, remember that the spread is
chosen according to the nature of
the question.
Do you want an answer to a single
question? Or do you want an overall
picture of the general future...?
Use the spread that best fits the
request you have in mind.
For example... If you want to tell
the client's past, present, and
future...
Why not use a three-card spread,
where you simply lay out three cards?
Adding a card produces the four-card
spread, identifying the past, present,
nature of the problem, and future.
If you use the seven-card hexagram
spread, with a single card placed in
the center of a hexagon...
You can read both the nature of the
problem and a countermeasure against
it.
There is also a spread called
Question-And-Answer, involving
two choices.
This reading is done by setting
two countermeasures against the
question.
Finally, the most well-known spread
is the classic Celtic Cross.
It's suited to telling fortunes with
only the Major Arcana, and used often
by both beginners and experts.
Arrange two cards crossing each
other in the center, then one more
on all four sides of the cross...
Then, place a pillar of four cards,
known as the "Spear of Destiny,"
next to it to the right.
The cross of six cards represents the
overall situation, with the four to
the right making it concrete.
Again, this forms the 10-card spread
known as the Celtic Cross.
There are other spreads, like the
Horseshoe, Witch's Diamond, or the
Seven Candles of Life...
And I've also heard rumors of so-
called normal, triangle, and cross
spreads.
There are far too many for me to
teach you, so look into it yourself
if you're interested.
Whew... I believe it's time for my
afternoon tea.
We'll end here for today, and we'll
continue... whenever I feel like it.
Eeeheehee...
We've covered the basics, so now I'll
teach you how to use all 78 Major and
Minor Arcana...
As well as the basic spread.
To review, the tarot is made of 22
Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana...
For a total of 78 cards. Is that clear?
All of these cards have their own
meanings.
Many are daunted by the full deck,
because there are so many cards...
But take heart!
It is difficult to learn all the
meanings, but having them all actually
makes your reading easier.
The more fine detail one has, the
easier it is to create a story...
I already explained about the Major
Arcana, so let me give you an outline
of the Minor Arcana.
The Minor Arcana are divided into
four classes, called suits.
Do you recall when I told you that
this is what common playing cards
were modelled after?
Wands, Cups, Swords, and Coins
correspond to Clubs, Hearts, Spades,
and Diamonds.
Each suit has 10 numbered cards,
ranging from Ace to 10...
As well as four face cards, or King,
Queen, Knight, and Page, unlike the
three face cards in common decks.
The Page is sometimes called Prince,
though he's essentially a knight in
training.
The four face cards are called court
cards. That term will come up again,
so remember it well.
There are 14 types in total, between
the pip cards or number cards, and
the face or court cards.
These 14 types have four cards each,
for a total of 56 cards in the Minor
Arcana.
And now you know the makeup of the
Minor Arcana. Now, as to how to use
them in a reading...
It's actually the same way as the
Major Arcana.
Keep in mind the meaning of each card
and the direction it faces, and use
your inspiration to create a story.
In the Minor Arcana, each suit,
number, and court type has its own
meaning.
The best way to memorize these may be
to imagine them in a 4 by 14 grid.
Each of the four suits' meaning,
in brief...
Wands for planning and growth, Cups for
love and sentiment, Swords for trials,
and Coins for wealth.
As for the basic meaning of each of
the number cards...
Ace is the beginning, 2 is balance,
3 is growth, 4 is stability, 5 is
change, 6 is balance again...
7 is a new start, 8 is success,
9 is attainment, and 10 marks a
terminus, or the end.
Court cards represent people and their
strengths. It could be the client, or
other people involved.
The Page represents children, and the
offering of information. The Knight
is youth, and overflowing energy.
The Queen represents adult females,
while the King represents mature
males.
It's said that to grasp the meaning
of the cards, it's important to
communicate with them...
Now then, let's move on to the
method of using all the Arcana
to tell fortunes.
The basic procedure is the same...
You'll just be using more cards.
Even for the full deck of 78, you
must first shuffle, then cut, spread,
and read.
The type of spread you use affects
the procedure more than the number
of cards in use.
But don't get me wrong... The spread
I'll be covering is done with this
procedure, too.
Now for a change in subject... I'll
explain the types of spreads.
Last time we used the one-card spread,
so today we'll examine the other
typical spreads.
First, remember that the spread is
chosen according to the nature of
the question.
Do you want an answer to a single
question? Or do you want an overall
picture of the general future...?
Use the spread that best fits the
request you have in mind.
For example... If you want to tell
the client's past, present, and
future...
Why not use a three-card spread,
where you simply lay out three cards?
Adding a card produces the four-card
spread, identifying the past, present,
nature of the problem, and future.
If you use the seven-card hexagram
spread, with a single card placed in
the center of a hexagon...
You can read both the nature of the
problem and a countermeasure against
it.
There is also a spread called
Question-And-Answer, involving
two choices.
This reading is done by setting
two countermeasures against the
question.
Finally, the most well-known spread
is the classic Celtic Cross.
It's suited to telling fortunes with
only the Major Arcana, and used often
by both beginners and experts.
Arrange two cards crossing each
other in the center, then one more
on all four sides of the cross...
Then, place a pillar of four cards,
known as the "Spear of Destiny,"
next to it to the right.
The cross of six cards represents the
overall situation, with the four to
the right making it concrete.
Again, this forms the 10-card spread
known as the Celtic Cross.
There are other spreads, like the
Horseshoe, Witch's Diamond, or the
Seven Candles of Life...
And I've also heard rumors of so-
called normal, triangle, and cross
spreads.
There are far too many for me to
teach you, so look into it yourself
if you're interested.
Whew... I believe it's time for my
afternoon tea.
We'll end here for today, and we'll
continue... whenever I feel like it.
Eeeheehee...
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]I like your spirit![n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]We've covered the basics, so now I'll[n]teach you how to use all 78 Major and[n]Minor Arcana...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]As well as the basic spread.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]To review, the tarot is made of 22[n]Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]For a total of 78 cards. Is that clear?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]All of these cards have their own[n]meanings.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Many are daunted by the full deck,[n]because there are so many cards...[n]But take heart![n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It is difficult to learn all the[n]meanings, but having them all actually[n]makes your reading easier.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The more fine detail one has, the[n]easier it is to create a story...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]I already explained about the Major[n]Arcana, so let me give you an outline[n]of the Minor Arcana.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The Minor Arcana are divided into[n]four classes, called suits.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Do you recall when I told you that[n]this is what common playing cards[n]were modelled after?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Wands, Cups, Swords, and Coins[n]correspond to Clubs, Hearts, Spades,[n]and Diamonds.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Each suit has 10 numbered cards,[n]ranging from Ace to 10...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]As well as four face cards, or King,[n]Queen, Knight, and Page, unlike the[n]three face cards in common decks.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The Page is sometimes called Prince,[n]though he's essentially a knight in[n]training.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]The four face cards are called court[n]cards. That term will come up again,[n]so remember it well.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]There are 14 types in total, between[n]the pip cards or number cards, and[n]the face or court cards.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]These 14 types have four cards each,[n]for a total of 56 cards in the Minor[n]Arcana.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]And now you know the makeup of the[n]Minor Arcana. Now, as to how to use[n]them in a reading...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's actually the same way as the[n]Major Arcana.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Keep in mind the meaning of each card[n]and the direction it faces, and use[n]your inspiration to create a story.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]In the Minor Arcana, each suit,[n]number, and court type has its own[n]meaning.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The best way to memorize these may be[n]to imagine them in a 4 by 14 grid.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Each of the four suits' meaning,[n]in brief...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Wands for planning and growth, Cups for[n]love and sentiment, Swords for trials,[n]and Coins for wealth.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]As for the basic meaning of each of[n]the number cards...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Ace is the beginning, 2 is balance,[n]3 is growth, 4 is stability, 5 is[n]change, 6 is balance again...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]7 is a new start, 8 is success,[n]9 is attainment, and 10 marks a[n]terminus, or the end.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Court cards represent people and their[n]strengths. It could be the client, or[n]other people involved.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]The Page represents children, and the[n]offering of information. The Knight[n]is youth, and overflowing energy.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The Queen represents adult females,[n]while the King represents mature[n]males.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's said that to grasp the meaning[n]of the cards, it's important to[n]communicate with them...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Now then, let's move on to the[n]method of using all the Arcana[n]to tell fortunes.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The basic procedure is the same...[n]You'll just be using more cards.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Even for the full deck of 78, you[n]must first shuffle, then cut, spread,[n]and read.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The type of spread you use affects[n]the procedure more than the number[n]of cards in use.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]But don't get me wrong... The spread[n]I'll be covering is done with this[n]procedure, too.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Now for a change in subject... I'll[n]explain the types of spreads.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Last time we used the one-card spread,[n]so today we'll examine the other[n]typical spreads.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]First, remember that the spread is[n]chosen according to the nature of[n]the question.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Do you want an answer to a single[n]question? Or do you want an overall[n]picture of the general future...?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Use the spread that best fits the[n]request you have in mind.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]For example... If you want to tell[n]the client's past, present, and[n]future...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Why not use a three-card spread,[n]where you simply lay out three cards?[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Adding a card produces the four-card[n]spread, identifying the past, present,[n]nature of the problem, and future.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If you use the seven-card hexagram[n]spread, with a single card placed in[n]the center of a hexagon...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]You can read both the nature of the[n]problem and a countermeasure against[n]it.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]There is also a spread called[n]Question-And-Answer, involving[n]two choices.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]This reading is done by setting[n]two countermeasures against the[n]question.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Finally, the most well-known spread[n]is the classic Celtic Cross.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's suited to telling fortunes with[n]only the Major Arcana, and used often[n]by both beginners and experts.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Arrange two cards crossing each[n]other in the center, then one more[n]on all four sides of the cross...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Then, place a pillar of four cards,[n]known as the "Spear of Destiny,"[n]next to it to the right.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The cross of six cards represents the[n]overall situation, with the four to[n]the right making it concrete.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Again, this forms the 10-card spread[n]known as the Celtic Cross.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]There are other spreads, like the[n]Horseshoe, Witch's Diamond, or the[n]Seven Candles of Life...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]And I've also heard rumors of so-[n]called normal, triangle, and cross[n]spreads.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]There are far too many for me to[n]teach you, so look into it yourself[n]if you're interested.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Whew... I believe it's time for my[n]afternoon tea.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]We'll end here for today, and we'll[n]continue... whenever I feel like it.[n]Eeeheehee...[n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_009
Hmm, I feel like killing some time
with a nice, meaty lecture about
the tarot...
How about it? Up for another
mammoth lecture? Eeeheehee...
with a nice, meaty lecture about
the tarot...
How about it? Up for another
mammoth lecture? Eeeheehee...
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]Hmm, I feel like killing some time[n]with a nice, meaty lecture about[n]the tarot...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]How about it? Up for another[n]mammoth lecture? Eeeheehee...[n][f 0 4][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_010
Then you're an uncommonly bored
schoolboy! It's a wise use of your
time, though... Eeeheehee.
Today, we'll talk about a slightly
advanced way of reading the tarot.
I want to explain how to lower many
factors' probability, while being able
to foresee a more solid future.
Basically, it's a way to combine
the power of tarot with other
precognitive methods.
The result is kind of a compound method
of telling fortunes.
The most well-known fusion with tarot
is astrology.
For example, there's the almost
self-explanatory Horoscope Spread.
After shuffling and cutting the full
deck of 78...
Spread them in a circle consisting
of 12 cards, then place one more
in the center.
The 12 in the outer circle correspond
directly to the 12 signs of the zodiac,
also known as Houses.
Each House shows an answer to a
different problem, such as family and
work, marriage, friendship, and money.
The card in the center represents
your overall fortune.
This spread has a variety of uses,
since you can gain an overall
understanding of life.
Ah, yes... I forgot to mention the
"significator."
It's used by those more accustomed
to reading the tarot, but...
Before shuffling, you choose one card
that best fits the client's image,
and place it on the field.
This is the significator.
It's very effective in heightening
the client's inspiration.
Do you remember the court, or face
cards? The significator is selected
from the Minor Arcana face cards.
For a high schooler, the Page card
would be best. An adult would select
Knight or King, or Queen for a woman.
More experienced readers may use one
of the Major Arcana, but the court
cards are suitable most of the time.
Now, back to ways of fusing the tarot
with other fortune-telling methods...
An even more advanced application
would be to use it in conjunction
with dowsing.
That means to use a pendulum to find
what you're looking for.
Make a number of piles, with the cards
face-down of course, and perform the
dowsing ritual on them.
If the client's significator is found
in the selected pile, you continue
with the reading.
If not, try again until you do. This
is to confirm that your inspiration
has been heightened.
Let's see, what else... Some elementary
understanding of the Qabbalah may be
in order first.
The spread based on the shape of the
Qabbalistic tree of life is another
well-known method.
It's a spread where you distribute
the cards according to the 10 trees
of life, or the Sephirot.
However, to actually put this method
into practice, one needs a deep
understanding of the Qabbalah.
Not only do the positions of the cards
have meaning, but the lines or paths
connecting them as well.
For example, Chokmah, Chesed, and
Netzach on the right represent the
conscious...
While Binah, Gevurah, and Hod on
the left represent the unconscious.
The balance in between them is
represented by the paths of Keter,
Tiphareth, Yesod, and Malkuth.
Proximity to Keter at the top reveals
the spiritual side, with Malkuth on
the bottom showing the bodily side.
Hmm... yes, I'm afraid it's much too
esoteric to fully explain. It has
depths you cannot guess at.
I, too, have learned something by
telling you all this... Bringing out
hidden knowledge is not easy.
Thus, that concludes the lecture.
Thanks for paying attention.
If you want to hear it again,
I wouldn't mind giving you a little
refresher course. Eeeheehee...
schoolboy! It's a wise use of your
time, though... Eeeheehee.
Today, we'll talk about a slightly
advanced way of reading the tarot.
I want to explain how to lower many
factors' probability, while being able
to foresee a more solid future.
Basically, it's a way to combine
the power of tarot with other
precognitive methods.
The result is kind of a compound method
of telling fortunes.
The most well-known fusion with tarot
is astrology.
For example, there's the almost
self-explanatory Horoscope Spread.
After shuffling and cutting the full
deck of 78...
Spread them in a circle consisting
of 12 cards, then place one more
in the center.
The 12 in the outer circle correspond
directly to the 12 signs of the zodiac,
also known as Houses.
Each House shows an answer to a
different problem, such as family and
work, marriage, friendship, and money.
The card in the center represents
your overall fortune.
This spread has a variety of uses,
since you can gain an overall
understanding of life.
Ah, yes... I forgot to mention the
"significator."
It's used by those more accustomed
to reading the tarot, but...
Before shuffling, you choose one card
that best fits the client's image,
and place it on the field.
This is the significator.
It's very effective in heightening
the client's inspiration.
Do you remember the court, or face
cards? The significator is selected
from the Minor Arcana face cards.
For a high schooler, the Page card
would be best. An adult would select
Knight or King, or Queen for a woman.
More experienced readers may use one
of the Major Arcana, but the court
cards are suitable most of the time.
Now, back to ways of fusing the tarot
with other fortune-telling methods...
An even more advanced application
would be to use it in conjunction
with dowsing.
That means to use a pendulum to find
what you're looking for.
Make a number of piles, with the cards
face-down of course, and perform the
dowsing ritual on them.
If the client's significator is found
in the selected pile, you continue
with the reading.
If not, try again until you do. This
is to confirm that your inspiration
has been heightened.
Let's see, what else... Some elementary
understanding of the Qabbalah may be
in order first.
The spread based on the shape of the
Qabbalistic tree of life is another
well-known method.
It's a spread where you distribute
the cards according to the 10 trees
of life, or the Sephirot.
However, to actually put this method
into practice, one needs a deep
understanding of the Qabbalah.
Not only do the positions of the cards
have meaning, but the lines or paths
connecting them as well.
For example, Chokmah, Chesed, and
Netzach on the right represent the
conscious...
While Binah, Gevurah, and Hod on
the left represent the unconscious.
The balance in between them is
represented by the paths of Keter,
Tiphareth, Yesod, and Malkuth.
Proximity to Keter at the top reveals
the spiritual side, with Malkuth on
the bottom showing the bodily side.
Hmm... yes, I'm afraid it's much too
esoteric to fully explain. It has
depths you cannot guess at.
I, too, have learned something by
telling you all this... Bringing out
hidden knowledge is not easy.
Thus, that concludes the lecture.
Thanks for paying attention.
If you want to hear it again,
I wouldn't mind giving you a little
refresher course. Eeeheehee...
[f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 0 31 43 10 1 1]Then you're an uncommonly bored[n]schoolboy! It's a wise use of your[n]time, though... Eeeheehee.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Today, we'll talk about a slightly[n]advanced way of reading the tarot.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]I want to explain how to lower many[n]factors' probability, while being able[n]to foresee a more solid future.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Basically, it's a way to combine[n]the power of tarot with other[n]precognitive methods.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The result is kind of a compound method[n]of telling fortunes.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The most well-known fusion with tarot[n]is astrology.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]For example, there's the almost[n]self-explanatory Horoscope Spread.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]After shuffling and cutting the full[n]deck of 78...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Spread them in a circle consisting[n]of 12 cards, then place one more[n]in the center.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The 12 in the outer circle correspond[n]directly to the 12 signs of the zodiac,[n]also known as Houses.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Each House shows an answer to a[n]different problem, such as family and[n]work, marriage, friendship, and money.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The card in the center represents[n]your overall fortune.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]This spread has a variety of uses,[n]since you can gain an overall[n]understanding of life.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Ah, yes... I forgot to mention the[n]"significator."[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's used by those more accustomed[n]to reading the tarot, but...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Before shuffling, you choose one card[n]that best fits the client's image,[n]and place it on the field.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]This is the significator.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]It's very effective in heightening[n]the client's inspiration.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Do you remember the court, or face[n]cards? The significator is selected[n]from the Minor Arcana face cards.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]For a high schooler, the Page card[n]would be best. An adult would select[n]Knight or King, or Queen for a woman.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]More experienced readers may use one[n]of the Major Arcana, but the court[n]cards are suitable most of the time.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Now, back to ways of fusing the tarot[n]with other fortune-telling methods...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]An even more advanced application[n]would be to use it in conjunction[n]with dowsing.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]That means to use a pendulum to find[n]what you're looking for.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Make a number of piles, with the cards[n]face-down of course, and perform the[n]dowsing ritual on them.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If the client's significator is found[n]in the selected pile, you continue[n]with the reading.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If not, try again until you do. This[n]is to confirm that your inspiration[n]has been heightened.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Let's see, what else... Some elementary[n]understanding of the Qabbalah may be[n]in order first.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The spread based on the shape of the[n]Qabbalistic tree of life is another[n]well-known method.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]It's a spread where you distribute[n]the cards according to the 10 trees[n]of life, or the Sephirot.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]However, to actually put this method[n]into practice, one needs a deep[n]understanding of the Qabbalah.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Not only do the positions of the cards[n]have meaning, but the lines or paths[n]connecting them as well.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]For example, Chokmah, Chesed, and[n]Netzach on the right represent the[n]conscious...[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]While Binah, Gevurah, and Hod on[n]the left represent the unconscious.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]The balance in between them is[n]represented by the paths of Keter,[n]Tiphareth, Yesod, and Malkuth.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Proximity to Keter at the top reveals[n]the spiritual side, with Malkuth on[n]the bottom showing the bodily side.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31][f 1 28 96 3 10 0 10]Hmm... yes, I'm afraid it's much too[n]esoteric to fully explain. It has[n]depths you cannot guess at.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]I, too, have learned something by[n]telling you all this... Bringing out[n]hidden knowledge is not easy.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]Thus, that concludes the lecture.[n]Thanks for paying attention.[n][f 0 4][e][f 0 8 65278][f 1 31]If you want to hear it again,[n]I wouldn't mind giving you a little[n]refresher course. Eeeheehee...[n][f 0 4][e]