It’s in the Cards

Dark Dome Close is a spread inspired by Sailor Pluto’s attack of the same name. Use it for introspection and guidance during times when you want to remove yourself from or sever a toxic relationship, whether it’s with a person, habit, thing, etc.

There are things that go bump in the night...Make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back.

-Prof. Trevor Bruttenholm

Updates will be sporadic for a bit as we work to build up a queue. A lot of time, effort, and thought goes into making our spreads, and we’d rather take our time and give you all quality spreads than churn out subpar stuff more quickly.

Sorry for the lack of updates! Here’s one from Cupcake. (Notes below the cut!)

Cupcake’s notes:

Go with your gut with this spread! Both Tough and But Pretty can be interpreted as a source of power or what’s holding you back. If you didn’t draw a reversed card for one (or both!) of them, but your instincts are screaming at you that the card is indicating something that’s holding you back, listen to it.

Cupcake’s notes:

Card 1 can point out anything--don’t limit your interpretation solely to actions! Does something need to be thought about? Does awareness need to be brought to a behavior or pattern of thinking?

Card 2 is something that needs to be thought about in more depth. Think of it as a guide that’s pointing to what needs to be reflected upon--a relationship (to a person? an idea? etc.); a deed; a habit--and what part of it needs reflected upon more deeply or how.

Cupcake’s Notes:

The term issue is one I use as a placeholder; you can substitute any word you like (examples: person, relationship, situation, spell, event, etc.).

Taking inspiration from Titus’ three Lemonade sequences in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the goal of this spread is to help move someone forward, especially when an issue has ended. If you want to think of it in terms of psychology, the three cards here help move someone through (some of) the five stages of grief (i.e.: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). Each card in the spread bears the name of one of Titus’ Lemonade-inspired songs (or, in the case of the third card, a lyric, as the song is untitled) and reflects the themes of that song.

Furiosity, as a card, deals with the immediate emotions about the issue and how they can be dealt with, especially if they’re anger-related, and can correspond to the denial and anger stages of grieving. Just like issue can mean a lot of things, so can cope with, including handling, expressing, soothing, assuaging, etc., so don’t limit yourself to that one perspective. Because it’s the first card drawn, Furiosity also reflects things at present and/or in the very near past or future. Think about what might be needed or effective to calm down right now.

Whatevers focuses on how to get some distance from the issue--whether that distance is physical, emotional, or spiritual. In terms of the stages of grief, Whatevers can correspond to depression, so make sure the distance gained is healthy! Keep an eye out for cards like the Hermit and remember that it’s all right to be by yourself for a bit, but not forever.

Welcome to the first of Corza’s Spell Card spreads! On the first Saturday of each month, we’ll be sharing a Spell Card tarot spread inspired by a spell from D&D. The first spell Corza’s featuring is Magic Missile! A classic component of many spellcaster characters’ arsenals, Magic Missile sends a number of projectiles towards a target and guarantees they’ll hit, so this spread is perfect for when you’re dealing with an unknown or difficult problem that you need some extra insight to overcome.

Cupcake says:

This spread was inspired by the HeyQween! aftershow, Look at Huh!, with Johnny McGovern and Lady Red Couture. It’s designed to let your deck’s Queens show you the tea about yourself (or someone else!).

Notes:

Select the significator card that feels best, or that you feel most accurately represents your current needs: Queen of Wands: Associated with fire and desire, this Queen best represents taking action (versus waiting for things to happen); not being ashamed of oneself; and fearlessness. Queen of Pentacles: Associated with earth and material matters, this Queen best relates to things like financial and physical security; being hardworking; material and spiritual payoffs. Queen of Swords: Associated with air and logic, this Queen most often deals with mental clarity and wisdom; putting the head over the heart; creating strong boundaries. Queen of Cups: Associated with water and emotion, this Queen closely deals with emotional intelligence, especially one’s understanding of love; deep understanding of relationships. Empress: The ultimate expression of feminine archetypes in the deck. Excellent for reconnecting with feminine energy, for when you need nurturing, or motherly advice. 

No tea, no shade reading: Both of the cards, excluding the No Pink Lemonade! card, are drawn upright. While these cards may present messages that are difficult for you, you’re not necessarily aware of them yet.

All tea, all shade reading: One or more of the cards, excluding the No Pink Lemonade! card, are drawn reversed. The cards are getting serious, honey! They’re trying to point out things you’re aware of but are turning a blind eye to and that may be blocking you from being your best self. All tea: A truth about yourself you’re refusing to acknowledge. All shade: Something you know but are willfully ignoring because of its perceived difficulty.

Optional Card No Pink Lemonade!: If you draw a third card for clarification and the card is upright, Someone once said Jasmine Masters’ phrase “No tea, no shade, no pink lemonade!” was like “No tea, no shade!” but better. So, this card will help point the way for your to be better--whether it’s something you need to work on, a facet of yourself to embrace, or even something you need to heal from. Read to Filth!: If you draw a third card for clarification and the card is reversed, interpret it using the Read to Filth! instructions. Inspired by Bianca del Rio, this card is trying to point out something you know you have to do, but aren’t. Think about why you’re not doing the thing versus what you would gain from doing it!

Cupcake’s notes:

No significator card is needed for this spread. If you want to use one, select a card to represent the other person in the situation. Shuffle your deck as normal, then find the card you selected.
Card 1 = The card on top of your significator. 
Cards 2 + 3 = The two cards underneath your significator.

If you don’t use a significator, simply draw the top three cards from your deck (or whatever method you usually use to draw).

The first card can be interpreted in a variety of ways, including indicating the other’s perspective or stance; dealing with why they might have a different stance or viewpoint than you do; how they believe a situation happened; etc.

The goal of the second card is to help those involved build a bridge to understand one another–the goal is to work together, here, so see how this card applies to both of you! (It might be a great idea to share how each of you interpret the card and analyze the differences!)

Cupcake says:

Cupcake says:


This spread gets its title from the way a friend of mine once described what happened to Medusa: Athena “cursing” her was really a boon–Athena was too smart to punish her, but couldn’t punish Poseidon, so she basically went “All right. You’ve been hurt? I’ll give you the power to never be hurt  a g a i n.” People think Medusa is a victim, and there’s no doubt she experienced trauma, but she still has so much power–that’s what this spread is about.


This spread can also be a little enigmatic, so I wanted to provide some notes for everyone!


Regarding the Swords cards, choose whichever resonates with you or you feel best fits your situation (if the card isn’t one of the ones listed, that’s okay! Go with your gut and pick a card that works for you). I chose the 3, 9, and 10 of Swords because of their links to different types of pain: 3 of Swords is most commonly associated with heartbreak, romantic pain, and rejection. 9 of Swords is often linked to emotional pain and distress, like anxiety–especially if it’s self-created. 10 of Swords usually deals with betrayal, often unexpected, and potentially coming from a source you trust.


The card in the Poseidon position can clarify who or what hurt you and perhaps offer insight into a motive, reason, or circumstance that led to your pain.


The Athena card indicates how you can start to heal. This may seem difficult or like a curse–if it does, try to flip the script: how can you turn that into your own boon? 


The card for Petrify is linked to Medusa’s ability to turn others to stone. Remember, this is an ability she possesses, so you may not need to look outside yourself for what you need for protection!