Tarot post mark 6.

[harpbeat]

I believe enough time has passed since my last set of Tarot readings. Would anyone like one today?

[A deck is on the table in front of her.]

Simply focus on your question while shuffling the deck, and inform me of your question when you return the deck to me. Then I can read your fortune.

[Any game, any character will be read with a real shuffling of a real Tarot deck!]

Comments

[ifbymyhands]

Hey. Uh... I'm kind of wondering. Everyone else seems to have something big happening in their lives, and everyone always disappears. Fun things happen sometimes, but then we fade to something boring. The last thing I want is for life to go back to normal without any sign that there was ever something more out there and people who cared about it and me.

I know I can't do a lot, but is there any way I can fix it? Does doing stuff like games and dress-up dolls that get a lot of attention even help long-term?

[harpbeat]

[After receiving the shuffled deck, Eater deals seven cards.]

Your past is shown by the Queen of Pentacles. A woman who cares for others, resourceful and loyal, perhaps a way with nature or animals. Most likely you, in this position.

Your present, the Four of Pentacles. Trying to block change. Your question revolves around wanting to keep what you have.

You are helped by the Six of Pentacles. Two sides of a coin: having and not having. Some things you can keep and some things, you can't.

You are hurt by the Four of Wands. Celebration, excitement... You cannot expect life to be a constant string of fun things.

The others around you are shown by the Five of Pentacles. Hard times and ill health.

Your actions should reflect the Ace of Swords. Think logically, be honest, and overcome obstacles.

The results are shown by the Fool. Foolish choices, beginning, and spontaneity.

Life will always have to have boring parts, or it makes the interesting parts less interesting. Your games that get a lot of attention may not seem to help as much as you would like, but if they help in the moment, that is or should be enough. Life will have 'normal' periods, but your friends will not completely disappear.

[ifbymyhands]

You think, really?

[harpbeat]

I think so, really!

[itsasteamroller]

[Hah! Well, if you think that he, Dio, would be taken in by something like this then you wooouuuuuld beeeeee absolutely correct! Enya was very accurate after all, and apparently Avdol was too...besides, if it's really too much to ask to be able to alter fate itself, then having a vague idea of what's coming next is good enough. So, fine then. He takes the deck and shuffles it easily and stays surprisingly quiet through the whole thing. When he's done, he pushes the deck back to the girl, then leans back and steeples his fingers, as if he's trying to think of how to phrase the actual question.]

Let's ask about my supposed "new start." [So, when he gets into Save the Earth, hopefully. Have at it, Tarot Wench!]

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals seven cards.] My, you do have an interesting life ahead of you, don't you? Five Major Arcana. Well, let's begin.

Your past is represented by the Five of Swords. Acting in your own self-interest. This card can stand for looking out for your own needs, experiencing conflict and discord with others, or sacrificing integrity and believing that 'the ends justify the means'.

Your present, the Moon. Illusion and confusion. You are entering a situation where you will not have a complete picture of what is going on. In this situation, it is easy to lose sight of what it is you're meant to be doing. But, the Moon can also help you come up with ideas that are out of the ordinary.

You are helped by the Chariot. You are focused on your goals - you cannot be distracted by others getting in your way. You are self-confident and like to come out on top.

You are hurt by Death. Death stands for forces that cannot be changed - as always when I read this card, I remind you that it does not usually mean physical death. There are other events and occurrences that you cannot fight against, no matter how much you try.

The others around you are shown by Temperance. A card of moderation, good health, and joining together to achieve synthesis.

Your actions should reflect the Ten of Swords. When negative events happen to you, and they will happen to you, if you can't change them it is often tempting to bemoan your fate as a victim of unstoppable forces. The Ten of Swords reminds you that that mentality is unhealthy and will solve nothing.

Your results: the Hanged Man. The Hanged Man stands for letting go and sacrificing, reversing your priorities.

You are a man who has strong desires and work towards achieving your goals - but even with hard work and force of will, some things will prevent you from gaining everything you'd like. When that happens, it is important that instead of lingering on what you can't have, or struggling futilely past the point where it is clear you won't succeed, you learn to give up and move on.

[itsasteamroller]

... [He opens his mouth to say something, seems to think better of it, then stays silent for awhile, thinking about all this. He can't exactly fault her because, well, she's not wrong. At all. Most, if not all of this is absolutely correct and he knows it, or at least the things about his personality all. It's not as if he isn't self-aware of it or anything... But.

Hmm.

Let's see. Thrown into a new, obscured situation, that makes sense. Chariot makes sense. Death...unfortunately makes sense. Temperance...he pauses there and his hand goes to his shoulder, where Jonathan's birthmark is. Could...Jojo be coming back? Is that why it goes to the Ten of Swords, and then...

His hand starts white knuckling...should he really just give up this time? Is that what this is saying, just save yourself the trouble because Jojo's going to be there anyway?]

...Hm hm. Hahahaha. Ahh. [Just...calm down, Dio. Maybe he's just reading too much into it. To fill in the silence, he points to the last card.] Rather depressing at the end, isn't it?

[needsteaplz]

[Saori takes a seat and smiles. ]

It's been a while and it's good to see you again.

[She picks up the deck and shuffles for a while. ]

I would like to know whether or not to I reveal my... other identity to the world I'm currently in.

[harpbeat]

[Eater receives the deck and deals seven cards.]

Your past is represented by the Empress. You are a nurturing, motherly person who is in tune with nature. That much hardly changes with world, does it?

Your present, the Queen of Wands. A woman who is energetic, self-assured, and wholeheartedly tackles any task given to her.

You are helped by the Page of Swords. The Swords suit represents being truthful and just, as well as mental fortitude, the Page represents a person or simply an energy.

You are hurt by the Nine of Cups. Wish fulfillment and satisfaction, this card often stands for achieving what you think you want, but isn't really what you need.

The others around you are shown by Strength. Patience, compassion, and soft control of a situation.

Your actions should reflect the Two of Swords. Blocking emotions or avoiding the truth.

The results: the King of Swords. Intellectual, analytical, just and moral. A person or simply an energy, again.

With the position of the Two of Swords, I would have to say: no, or at least not yet. It may be appealing, but you should carefully think through what you desire to get from such a decision.

[needsteaplz]

I see. I'm just more worried that keeping it from them could possibly backfire on me. For such a peaceful world compared to the others I've been to, there's an even uglier underbelly to it.

[warriorscribe]

We're...nearing the end.

*Enoch takes a seat, and reaches for the deck with a hand trembling from weariness and apprehension.*

Our worlds...everything we've worked for...

*He shuffles the deck and hands it back to Eater.*

...have we done enough? Will we succeed?

[harpbeat]

[After dealing out seven cards, Eater smiles.] Well, you didn't get the Tower this time. Let us see.

Your past is shown by the Eight of Wands. Quick action and conclusion. You are certainly near the end of your fight.

Your present, the Four of Swords. Preparation for the future. While it might seem like I dealt these in the wrong order, have you considered what will happen after the end of your battle?

You are helped by the King of Wands. An inspiring, bold man, who carries authority and is willing to take risks.

You are hurt by the Ten of Wands. This card represents taking too many burdens on oneself. Overextending and struggling because of it.

The others around you are shown by the Ten of Cups. In this time of need, all previous conflicts between you have been called off in a truce - you are working together as one.

Your actions must reflect Temperance. Again, combining forces will do you the most possible good.

Finally, the Queen of Cups shows results. A woman who is loving, intuitive, and patient, or simply the positive energy shown.

Sir, you still have a tendency to take too much on yourself personally, but let us ignore that for the moment and focus on the positive. You have allies. Ask them for their help when it becomes possible, and you may find some good will come of it.

[warriorscribe]

People have been making plans for the future, yes. What they will do with what they know. If they should follow someone else to their world...

*He sighs shakily. He is visibly anxious, not seeming to know what to do with his hands.* I'm afraid I don't understand the result.

[shadowsgambit]

[Tarot, huh? And for free? Weird, most people she's seen do this for profit.]

Sure, why not. I'm bored. Don't have a question, though, is that okay?

[harpbeat]

Certainly.

[Once the cards are shuffled, Eater takes the deck and deals out seven cards, and then whistles.] All Major Arcana and court cards.

The past is shown by Death. Transition from one state into the next. Unstoppable forces.

Your present, the Knight of Wands. A person in need of balance, who is daring but foolhardy, passionate but hot-tempered, confident but overestimates their abilities. Court cards show a person, or simply an energy.

You are helped by the Hermit. Introspection and guidance. Take time to seek greater understanding.

You are hurt by the Knight of Swords. A person who is honest but tactless, authoritative but overbearing. All Knights are in need of some balance in their lives.

Those around you are shown by Judgment. Rebirth - people finding their inner calling, feeling absolved from past sins.

Your actions should reflect the Page of Cups. Cups are the emotional suit, of intuition and love for others. The Page is the beginning, still learning how to use their heart to lead them.

The results, the King of Cups. Calm and caring, the King is the ultimate expression of the Cups suit, confident in their emotions and in their expression of feelings towards others.

On the whole, this reading suggests there may be some areas you need balance in. Some introspection never hurt anyone, especially towards one's emotions.

[shadowsgambit]

[That hits so close to home it gets an uncomfortable laugh out of her.]

Not sure about the Page there but...you sure you haven't hacked my commlink or something?

[clockeyes]

[Have a clockwork angel in your presence. He looks uncertain and frowns, though eventually he clears his throat and speaks.]

...Should I keep following my duties as an angel, even though they are impossible to complete in the place I'm in? It's very...frustrating, and I'm unsure if I'm simply wasting my energies on something that will never come to pass.

[harpbeat]

[Personal opinions as a fallen angel aside, once Cheriour hands her the deck Eater deals seven cards.]

Your past is represented by Death. Ending, transition from one stage to the next. Whatever your place before, it is so much unlike the place you are in now that it seems difficult to continue to apply the same logic.

Your present is represented by the Nine of Wands. Perseverance, stamina, defensiveness. You are persisting in your duties despite all setbacks.

You are helped by the Four of Swords. The Four of Swords shows rest, and preparation for the future.

You are hurt by the Ace of Cups. Emotional force and intuition - you've expressed that your frustration is causing you problems.

Those around you are shown by the Ace of Pentacles. Taking practical actions that show concrete results.

Your actions should reflect the Nine of Cups. Wish fulfillment, feeling satisfied.

Your results: the Lovers. This card shows connection with others, and also personal values: discovering what is most important to you.

The last two cards suggest that you decide on how important your duties as an angel are to you. If they are truly what you desire most, then you will simply have to continue despite all the problems that come along with that. I am unable to offer better advice than: good luck, and chase after what it is you need.

[clockeyes]

...I see. Thank you.

[It is not a definite answer, but it does clarify what seems to be going on. He nods.]

May I ask one more question, miss?

[oneirism]

[Now is time for an AU!Lapis, who has raven wings, and she hesitates before taking the cards and shuffling them, handing them back to Eater when she's done.]

... Right now I'm in a situation where some spirits and I have been trapped by someone. Would I be able to convince them to let us go, or at least let the spirits be free?

[harpbeat]

Would three cards be acceptable for a specific question such as this?

[oneirism]

... Yeah, of course. [Lapis doesn't mind, she's just curious to see the results.]

Why not. Room for one more?

[carnivorsimer]

*The orc taking a seat across from Eater may have an imposing stature and frame, the result of some combination of genetic predisposition, a lifestyle of constant exercise, and a diet heavy on protein (which is an understatement), but he's got a worried expression as he reaches out and shuffles the deck, clumsily.*

I've been told I'll die soon. Is there some way I can avoid this?

*The actual answer is "no, because that's the opening hook of the plot you numbskull", and the only reason he hasn't is because the game isn't out on the right platform yet, but Eater is still free to try.*

Sorry for the wait!

[harpbeat]

[Eater nods and deals seven cards. Seeing them, she clicks her tongue.] My, such a reading...

Your past is represented by the Three of Swords, standing for heartbreak, loneliness, betrayal. Emotional pain.

Your present - the Moon. Confusion, illusion, bewilderment. Fear of the future.

You are helped by, hm, the Eight of Swords. Restriction, confusion, powerlessness. In this position, the Eight of Swords usually reminds you of choices that you have remaining, but...

You are hurt by the Five of Wands. Disagreement, competition, and petty hassles and struggles. Here it suggests that disagreement with others will do you no good.

Those around you are shown by the Nine of Wands. Perseverance and stamina, continuing to survive despite setbacks.

Your actions should reflect the Seven of Wands. Aggression, defiance, and conviction. In a case like this question - well, hold on a moment, please.

Your results are represented by the Tower. Upheaval, downfall, a sudden crisis or explosion. One of the most negative cards in the deck, if not the most.

...So if I say 'signs point to no'... If the cards point out your lack of choices, and suggest that struggling won't help even if you try defance...

Ah, it's an unpleasant reading, I'm afraid.

No problem!

[carnivorsimer]

...So I should try, but I'll fail anyway? What's the point, then?

*The defiance comes after your death, Toris...*