BellaOnline Forums Religion and Spirituality Tarot Tarot Forum September 2004 Trivia Contest

hmmm...

Let me try and tackle this. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

First we have to decide what each of the positions of the cards will stand for, since
there are many three card spreads.

If we use "past, present, and future" we still have the issue of the nature of the question being asked -- material or spiritual, for example.

The central card would reflect what the querant is going through at present, and what his thoughts/emotions are in regards to the question.

The King of Pentacles is a card that deals well(if well dignified) with material matters. It's the fiery part of Earth, so some action/momentum is implied. This King is also hard working and clever especially in these material matters.

For me, it's hard to tell what this card would mean without the other cards present to establish the proper context. I'd think this would be a wonderful card to see (properly dignified) if you were asking a question about chances of success in a job, or real estate deal, or some such thing.

But, then again, what if your last card was a seven of disks/pentacles. It might mean an unprofitable venture...

But, I'm rambling. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

This was a wonderful exercise for me. I know this is a contest and all, but I'm curious as to what everyone else thinks.

Take care!

The king could also represent a father figure in the querent's life who is possibly giving them advice, or material support.

Yes h_curious!

That is 3 points for you now.

Thanks for your great answer and feedback on the "exercise" involved to answer this question.

I do have a feature on spreads, "Spreads 101". The three card spread was featured with the King of Coins in the center position, as an example.

The forum discussion that targets this spread can be found here:
3 Card Spread Discussion

The article on it is here:

Tarot Spread Tutorial : 3 Card Spread

SUMMARY OF POINTS TO DATE:

Morigaine - 2
Ann - 2
Janet - 2
h_curious - 3

Wow, what a close competition!!!

TENTH SEPTEMBER TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which tarot suit corresponds to the suit of Clubs?

Clubs=Wands

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Do you know if playing cards came after packs of tarot cards, or if playing cards were tarot cards in their own right?

They don't call me h_curious for nuthin'. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

P.S. Thanks for the link to tarot spread tutorial!

Right again, h_curious!

You now have 4 points.

My understanding is that the tarot came first: playing cards used to be hand painted but once woodcuts evolved and more could be produced, a certain "look" evolved to distinguish regular cards from tarot cards. Of course, playing cards can be used in a reading just as well as tarot cards are used.

ELEVENTH SEPTEMBER TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Someone asks you to draw a card for them, to answer the question, "Will I live a long life?"
You draw the No. 13 Card of the Major Arcana. How would you answer their question?

The 13th card is Death. I would *carefully* interpret this card to mean that it is important that this person to take better care of himself... to make some positive changes in his life, and that yes, he will live a long and happy life. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Good answer, Morigaine!

It is so important to look beyond the "literal" meaning of a card and seek all possible answers. "Death" does not always (for the most paet, rarely) means actual early or imminent death.

That is 3 points for you now!