In last weekend’s “Directionality” webinar, we learned how to interpret cards when people and objects are pointing in the same direction. But how does one interpret the cards when people and objects are facing the same direction AND multiple directions at the same time?

Let’s consider an example. A querent asks for a general reading on what the Universe wants them to know. After shuffling your tarot cards, you pull the Six of Swords, the Knight of Wands, and The Hierophant.

In each of these three cards, there is a person holding either a staff or their hand upwards toward the sky. This might suggest several things. Is the querent is being called on to utilize their higher consciousness? Should they be paying attention to divine messages from up above? Perhaps the cards are trying to convey that the querent should be paying attention to a “Higher Authority.”

At the same time, the bodies of the main figures in each card face three different directions, inviting the reader to interpret the directionality of the individual cards.

The man in the SIX OF SWORDS punts a boat with his back turned towards the reader. Traditionally, the SIX OF WANDS represents a transitional period that is often difficult. In this reading, the Six of Swords represents a time in the querent’s past when they turned their back on an issue or situation.

The KNIGHT OF WANDS looks directly at the three people in the boat. Traditionally, the Knight of Wands represents a person of action. Whatever he decides to do, he is certainly not going to waste any time in getting it done.

THE HIEROPHANT stares directly into the eyes of the reader, suggesting a heightened awareness of the present moment. Lessons learned from the experiences of wise teachers is one thing that The Hierophant can indicate.

Taken together, this spread suggests that the querent is currently making rapid progress (Knight of Wands) in the integration of life lessons (The Hierophant) through revisiting a past event that they could no longer avoid (Six of Swords). The upward pointed staffs and hand throughout the spread suggest a transmission of information from “up above” that will shape the querents personal beliefs and ideologies.

How would you use directionality to interpret this spread? Share your thoughts below.

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The April, May and June 2020 class meetings will be held online via Zoom instead of The Coral Cafe in Burbank. Select the class link to access the class description and registration. Classes are $8 and convene the third Saturday of every month.

April 18: Directionality

May 16: Tarot de Marseille, Le Monde

June 20: The Lo Shu Square Spread

In light of the recent closure of L.A. City’s restaurants and bars, L.A. Tarot Fanatics’ March 21 class, “Spreads on the Fly,” will meet via Google Hangouts Meet. I know that meeting online isn’t quite the same as meeting in-person. However, this will definitely be a fun webinar that will brighten your indoor stay-cation.

The instructional part of the webinar will last from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. We will take reading requests at the end of class as usual.

CLICK HERE to read a description of “Spreads on the Fly” and register via PayPal. Once your $8 payment has cleared, you will be sent a set of slides for the class and instructions on how to access the live webinar via the email address used to register your PayPal account.

My goal is to make sure we are all learning tarot in a safe environment. Our regular meetings at the Coral Cafe in Burbank will resume when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The second annual Chinatown Holiday Shopping Trip is happening this Saturday, December 6. This is the perfect opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping list!

Chinatown is one of L.A.’s best kept secrets when it comes to shopping for all manner of new age accoutrement. On this all-day expedition, I’ll show you my favorite Chinatown stores and vendors for crystals, beads, tarot bags, incense, and other paraphernalia for the metaphysically-minded. Chinatown is also an excellent place to buy sun hats, bulk loose-leaf tea, “pashmina” scarves, socks and replacement watch batteries on the cheap. Bring your cash and haggling skills, and “treat yo self” to a day of good company and crass materialism.

If you plan to join us, please RSVP on Facebook (link embedded) so I can get a headcount for the dim sum reservation.

Meeting Point
We will meet outside the front entrance of the North Hollywood Red Line Station at 9 am. This is the above ground entrance at the top of the Metro staircase, opposite Panera Bakery, at the corner of Lankershim Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. The NoHo Red Line station is located on the east side of Lankershim Blvd, not to be confused with the Orange Line station on the west side of Lankershim Blvd.(which is currently closed).

Round-trip Metro fare from North Hollywood to Chinatown and back is $7 (there is one transfer from the Red Line to the Gold Line). I suggest purchasing an all-day TAP pass for $7, especially if you will be taking the Orange Line to the Red Line.

The cat in the below photo shows our meeting point – on the east side of the North Hollywood Red Line arches.

Some of you will be meeting us at 10:30 am at Ocean Seafood (link to Yelp page embedded), where we begin the day with a dim sum feast. There is a private parking lot (see circled area in below image) located adjacent to the restaurant on N. Broadway. Chinatown parking on a Saturday ranges between $10 – $20, depending on the time of day and location.

What to Bring
Cash, comfy shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, zippered handbag or travel wallet (to deter pick pockets)

Getting Home
You are welcome to leave at any point during the day if you are comfortable making your way home alone. The group will leave Chinatown after dinner, probably around 7:30pm.

Itinerary
9:00 am Depart from North Hollywood Red Line Station
10:00 am Arrive at Chinatown Gold Line Station
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Dim sum breakfast at Ocean Seafood
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm New age shopping tour of Chinatown
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner & relax
7:30 pm Depart from Chinatown Gold Line Station
8:30 pm Arrive North Hollywood Red Line Station

Please send an email to latarotfanatics@gmail.com, or message me via Facebook, if you have any questions.

Hope to see you this Saturday!

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