Tarot post mark 9.

[harpbeat]

It has been some time since I read Tarot, and it seems like a pleasant way to end the year, doesn't it?

[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!]

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[meowbel]

Oh, oh! Pick me!

I want to know what you'll see in the future! Will there be a boy involved? I want to know!

[harpbeat]

[After Mabel shuffles, Eater deals out three cards and flips them over.]

Strength. Compassion, inner strength, and patience.

Nine of Cups. Wish fulfillment, satisfaction, and luxury. Getting what you think you want.

Seven of Pentacles. Reassessment, reward, or considering a change in direction.

Hm, as it pertains to boys... The Nine of Cups suggests you'll get what you want, but paired with the Seven of Pentacles, it also suggests you may need to reconsider what you want in the first place. You're young still - it's only natural to not know exactly what you're looking for when it comes to boyfriends. Be patient - even if the first boy fails to work out like you had hoped, there are others after him.

[completelyarmless]

[Trip's shuffling is a gat dang mess. They kind of smear the cards all over the table with their nose, then an uncomfortably long wait ensues as they try to get them back into a neat pile with their feet.

But it gets done! They do it!!]

Like that, right? My question is... um... yo, what am I gonna be like when I grow up??

[harpbeat]

[She doesn't make any commentary about the shuffling. Whatever works!

Eater deals out three cards and flips them over.]

Three of Cups. Exuberance, friendship, and community.

Justice. Taking responsibility, making decisions, and understanding cause and effect.

Eight of Wands. Quick action and coming to a conclusion.

The Three of Cups is the primary card in this reading - you are a cheerful and outgoing child, and that much will not change as you grow older. Those are qualities you ought to prize in yourself. The Eight of Wands suggests you might be a bit hasty to act - or perhaps, it shows that some effort you have started already will come to a resolution. Perhaps your debt...? Justice suggests that age will wisen you some, at least to the ways your actions can affect others.

[coldandyearning]

Fine. If you're that good, then what's my future going to be like?

[harpbeat]

[After Weiss shuffles, Eater deals out three cards.]

Nine of Wands. Perseverance, stamina, and defensiveness.

Ace of Swords. Truth, justice, fortitude, and mental strength.

Four of Pentacles. Possessiveness, control, and blocked change.

You are in a less than ideal position as of now, and this reading suggests that you will have to push through it for some time, and protect yourself. You have a bright mind, and that will be your ally - however, your tendency to try to control every little thing and make sure it's exactly as you wish can harm you. You may want to learn to let go.

[thornrobin]

[Chise looks intrigued.]

Well... I suppose you could tell me what my future will be like.

[harpbeat]

[After Chise shuffles, Eater deals out three cards.]

Four of Cups. Self-absorption, apathy, and introspection.

Temperance. Good health, balance, and combination with others.

The Emperor. Structure, authority, and regulation.

Hm... The Four of Cups is always a difficult one to read, because in so many cases you need a dose of self-care, and in so many cases you have too much of it already. Coupled with Temperance, it suggests that you might have difficulty finding the balance between caring for yourself and caring for others - please do look out for that in the future. As for the Emperor, I suspect you may be put into a position of authority?

[thewilddog]

[Li Li cradles her head between her hands while staring at the cards between them. As she ponders a question, her eyes narrow.]

Hm... Okay, got it.

[She plucks the deck from the table, shuffles it for a moment, then returns it.]

Will I become a great wanderer like my uncle?

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals three cards.]

The Hierophant. Following tradition and heritage - I could really just stop here and tell you 'yes', but let us continue.

Ace of Cups. Emotions, intuition, intimacy, and love.

Seven of Pentacles. Assessment, reward, a change of direction. Standing at a crossroads, either metaphorical or physical.

-As I said, signs point to 'yes'.

[furtherforward]

[If he were to ever get his ~fortune told~ or whatever, he's not entirely sure he'd pick somebody he's seen around. But with how freaky everything's been lately, what's another freaky thing on the pile?

He gingerly takes the deck between his long fingers with slitted eyes and shuffles them sloppily, thinking of how to phrase the question. He doesn't need to ask whether or not he will become the best cyclist - no matter what fate has in store for him or what fortune tells him, he will make it so. So maybe staying general will do, here.]

Alright. Then... [He hands the deck back to her, shuffled.] Tell me what my future holds.

[Or whatever tarot has to say about it. It's something he'll prove wrong, or it's something that conveniently agrees with him, he thinks.]

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals out three cards.]

Ace of Cups. Emotions, intimacy, and intuition.

Four of Cups. Self-absorption and apathy.

The Moon. Fear, illusion, and confusion. Losing direction.

Hm... The Ace and the Four of Cups do seem to be at odds, when the Ace can stand for forming relationships and the Four shows the relative safety of thinking only about yourself, but the Moon's placement suggests both are true. It's frightening, learning to care about other people's existence, isn't it? Especially if you have been determined not to care in the past.

[therealrisette]

Well... I'm in a relationship right now, but we're from such different places.

[It's an awfully serious question, especially since this is the CRAU Rise who looks like, twelve at the oldest. She's just looking for a little comfort, honestly. If the fortune doesn't work out, she'll probably ignore it.]

If we ever get really serious... can we make it work?

[harpbeat]

[After Rise shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

The Star. Hope for the future, peace of mind, generosity and inspiration.

Two of Swords. Blocked emotions, avoidance of the truth, a stalemate.

The Empress. Mothering and abundance. [She giggles at that part.]

It would be criminal to tell you that there will be no problems, especially coming from different worlds as you do. If you go into a relationship thinking it will be perfect, you'll fail. But as long as you can face your problems squarely, you might find you'll wildly succeed.

[nanodayolo]

Hmm. Let's see if your powers are truly as you say they are.

I want to know how my luck will be in the upcoming year.

[harpbeat]

[After he shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

Ten of Swords. [She frowns once she sees it.] Bottoming out, victim mentality, martyrdom. Being in the worst possible place, or feeling like it.

Nine of Wands. Defensiveness, perseverance, and stamina.

The Lovers. Relationships, but also personal beliefs and values.

...I suspect it's going to be mostly bad luck, and you may have to make some difficult choices.

[maskwithawill]

This should provide interesting data.

[harpbeat]

[After Seth shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

The Star. Hope, inspiration, and serenity.

Ten of Wands. Overextending, burdens. Trying to do too much.

Five of Wands. Disagreement, competition, petty hassles.

Hmmmm... [She takes a second.] While the Wands suggest it may be a bad year for you... You don't seem to let much of anything ruffle you, do you? That can be a good quality, but it also will probably get someone to punch your smug face in.

[millyfeuille]

Could I have a reading please? I'd like to know what my future will be like!

[harpbeat]

[After Milly shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

The Hanged Man. Letting go, reversal of old priorities, self-sacrifice.

Queen of Pentacles. A woman who is nurturing, big-hearted, and trustworthy.

The Moon. Fear, illusion, imagination, and bewilderment.

You are a woman who can be relied on to do your best for other people. It is an excellent quality, and one that will be called upon in fearful times ahead. The Hanged Man is a positive card - the sacrifices it represents may be painful ones to make, but they are always ones made in the name of gaining something more important. One step back, two steps forward, as the saying goes.

[embellishes]

[ of course she'd want to see what the cards would have to say to her! it's only natural to be curious, right? even people who don't go for this kind of thing would want to be able to say that they proved them wrong. so, she picks the deck up, and lets out a loud gasp. with a cheerful smile, she rubs her fingers along the cards, admiring them without shame. ]

Cute! They're so cute! They're a good size, they fit really well in the palm of your hand, and look, they're so vibrant, even though they're used a lot, right? Ahhh! And this cardstock quality, it doesn't bend easy... it's adorable! Amaaaaaaaaaaazing! Oh, look at this picture! Cuuuuute!!

[ not that she forgot, mind you, because she suddenly begins to deftly shuffle the deck, but there's a gentleness in her fingers, too. she doesn't want to damage the cards, even if their quality is so wonderful.

placing the deck back down, she slides it up toward them with a cheerful grin. ]

My question, right? Well, I want to know... what do you see for me in the future?! I hope there's a lot of cute, fun times ahead!!

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals three cards.]

Ace of Cups. Emotions, intuition, intimacy, and love.

The Tower. Upheaval, downfalls, revelations - explosions and sudden blows.

Ten of Cups. Joy, peace, and family.

The Tower is not a pleasant card to see, most of the time - no one really likes everything being shaken up and the rug pulled out from under them. But those kinds of experiences can bring people closer together, as the Cups suggest. You may have bad luck in the coming times - truly horrendous luck! - but even that can have good results when it comes to forming new relationships and solidifying old ones.

[punnybone]

Heh, well. Can't say fortune telling is usually my cup of tea, but I can't say I don't wand to see what happens anyway.

[...Of course he has to open like that. What did you expect? But he shuffles the deck, sure.]

So uh. Let's hear about the future, I guess.

[harpbeat]

[She laughs at his jokes before dealing out three cards.]

The Star. Hope, inspiration, generosity, serenity.

The Sun. Enlightenment, vitality, and self-assurance.

The King of Cups. A man in your life who is caring, who understands others and is patient when it comes to others' needs.

Things are turning around for you, it seems. You may have gone through rough patches recently - honestly, who hasn't lately? - but the Star and the Sun are both highly positive cards when it comes to believing in a better future and in yourself. It's not a shame to rely on the help of the King of Cups - that's what your loved ones would like you to do when you're in need.

[needsteaplz]

I'm currently seeing someone, sort of. I'd like to know how things will go next year for us.

[Saori picked up the cards and shuffled them for a minute. Once she felt satisfied with the shuffling, she returned the deck. ]

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals three cards.]

Five of Swords. Discord, acting in your own self-interest.

The Magician. Action, conscious awareness, and power. Doing what needs to be done.

Eight of Cups. Searching for a deeper meaning, moving on, weariness.

Hm... It does seem as though you may have some strife in the coming year. Moving on can mean putting old grudges aside for the sake of peace, or it can mean moving on from difficult relationships entirely - it depends on what you deem to be most important in your life. As always, think your decisions through based on what you want to get out of them.

[line_piece]

So, some friends and I are trying to save the world. How's that gonna go?

[harpbeat]

[After Chiaki shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

Ten of Swords. Bottoming out, victim mentality, martyrdom. Being in the worst possible place, or feeling like it.

King of Swords. A man who is intelligent, analytical, and ethical.

The Magician. Action, conscious awareness, and power. Doing what needs to be done.

...When you've bottomed out, there is nowhere to go but up, or so it goes. Even if it seems you've reached the worst possible place, keep going, and you may be able to pull yourself back up again. The worst thing you can do is to give up.

[yolouat]

Fortune reading with cards? We never had this at Ever After. Let's see.. I'd like to know how next year is going to be like for me.

[Briar gives the deck a good shuffle before returning it. ]

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals three cards.]

Six of Pentacles. A muddled card that stands for both sides of the same issue.

Ten of Wands. Overextending yourself, taking on burdens, struggling.

Eight of Cups. Searching for a deeper meaning, weariness, moving on.

It's tiring when you're doing everything the hard way and taking every problem on by yourself, is it not? It may seem like you have to, but you should reevaluate where you stand. Perhaps it's time to ask for others' support rather than exhaust yourself.

[prettymuchanything]

[A small bluebird hops over on her small bluebird feet. She's only here because this is free she aint got time to waste all two pennies she has.]

Alright if you're not some kind of quack tell what my future is going to be like.

[harpbeat]

[Puns are better when they're from cute eligible skeletons instead of tiny birds.

One Beatrice shuffles (somehow) Eater deals three cards.]

Two of Pentacles. Juggling multiple responsibilities, flexibility, having fun.

The Emperor. Structure, authority, regulation and control.

King of Swords. A man who is intelligent, analytical, and ethical - or simply that you should be that way.

Hmm... There will be many demands on you from different aspects of your life, and it is always difficult to balance them all. Remember your values when you're choosing what to prioritize, and don't be afraid to take charge when that is what's needed.

[thirdbeauty]

Ah... there's a lot happening all of a sudden! It's... kind of a love problem, but also other things too...

[How does she even phrase this?]

... Is it... possible for me to be happy with the people I care about the most?

[harpbeat]

[After Natsuru shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

Page of Pentacles. A person who is practical and trustworthy, or asking you to act as they do.

Five of Pentacles. Hard times, ill health, and rejection.

Queen of Wands. A woman who is attractive, self-assured, cheerful and wholehearted, or simply a sign that you should be that way.

My dear, I would love to give you better results from this reading, but the fact of the matter is that it may be difficult. The best advice I can give is to be yourself - the you that those you care about care about in return. Be sincere, and try for the best.

[lookstabnap]

oh... you don't have to...
there probably isn't much to see...

[harpbeat]

Don't be silly, I would love to read for you.

[After Napstablook is somehow persuaded to shuffle, Eater deals three cards.]

Ace of Swords. Truth, justice, mental strength, and fortitude.

Six of Wands. Triumph and acclaim.

The Knight of Pentacles. Someone out of balance - careful but afraid of risks, realistic to the point of being pessimistic, hard-working, but forgets that life should be fun.

Hm. Hmmm. Even when things are going well for you, it's easy for you to dismiss your accomplishments, is it not? Be more honest with yourself. It's not bad to take a little pride here and there.

[headlining]

[This is the look of a man who could believe less in this tarot thing. He's far too logical to think the future could be told with a few cards, but he has to admit, he's curious enough to try it out.]

[Keats lets out a chuckle.]

Oh, why not? Tell me my future. Maybe you could even get a spot in my next article.

[harpbeat]

[Oncve Keats shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

The Page of Pentacles. A person who is practical and realistic, who focuses on having an effect above other matters.

Five of Wands. Disagreement, competition, and petty hassles.

Ace of Swords. Truth, justice, mental power, and fortitude.

The Five of Wands is not the worst card to get - your immediate future may be particularly plagued by hassles and problems with other people, but that can be dealt with. You have a cool head and good intellect, and those will serve you well when it comes to such minor fights as those.

[bonedoggle]

a tarot reading? that sounds like a real card.

[harpbeat]

[She laughs, because she is a dork who laughs at tarot puns.

Once Sans shuffles, Eater deals three cards.]

The Nine of Pentacles. Discipline, self-reliance, and refinement or leisure.

The Lovers. Relationships, but also personal beliefs and values.

The Wheel of Fortune. Destiny, a turning point - discovering your purpose in the greater scheme of things.

Hmmmm. In this reading, I'd say... You need a higher does of discipline for true happiness. It's difficult to find such things when you don't know where you are in life, but while searching for it, please consider what's important to you and who is important to you.

[glitzandglamour]

That does sound like the most pleasant way to wrap up the year. Doing anything for me is a pleasure, really.

[MTT accepts the deck of cards and cuts the deck, then shuffles it back into itself with his thumbs before offering it back to her. But not without leaning over the table and interlacing his fingers once she takes it from him. He rests his chin on his weaved fingers and pops one of his knees.]

Tell me what's in store for me, now that I'm on the surface.

[harpbeat]

[Eater deals three cards.]

The Four of Wands. Celebration, freedom, and excitement.

The Ten of Swords. Bottoming out, victim mentality, and martyrdom - being in the worst possible place or acting like you are.

The Devil. Being tied down, materialism, ignorance, and hopelessness.

The Four of Wands, with those two cards below it on either side... It is very exciting to be free - I am certain no one would blame you for getting swept up in it, for a time. However, a new place to live does not rid you of all your underlying problems immediately. You are the type of person who, when they have an issue, tends to believe that they are the victim and it's not their fault. That kind of mentality can cause your problems to fester when you aren't dealing with your own role in causing them.