The Blog of Mike Fortune Tarot Reader Cheshire UK
The Fool
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” — Louisa May Alcott
The fool is the most enigmatic card in the Tarot. It has a complex influence. I choose this quote today to express that we should all follow our dreams and aspirations no matter how foolish it may seem to other people. There are times when you should go your own way and do your own thing.
Sometimes we can find ourselves trapped in a miserable situation. We bemoan our fate and consider that the universe is conspiring against us. Don’t be fooled that you are a victim of circumstance. Illness, stress, divorce and difficult children can all be the cause of an unhappy life, but we have the power within ourselves to bring about a change for the better. Don’t shut yourself away from your problems. Life can be a battle, put up a good fight. Don’t throw in the towel just yet.
Find out how your life is going and get it back on track. A Tarot Reading can help you make the right choice when you are faced with difficult decisions. Or maybe you wonder just what exactly your options are?
Tarot Reading - 1-2-1 with Mike.
Call / text 07905 486984 (warrington - cheshire - uk)
Get yourself a few friends together for an evening of Tarot Reading. Each Person will have an individual private reading in the comfort of your own home. You can choose to have Tarot Cards, Fortune Cards or a Palm Reading. I usually provide readings over a period of 3 hours. So the number of guests and the time taken per reading is dependant on that. I can give you an estimate per person or as a one off fee for the evening all inclusive. Call me or text me for more details on 07905 486984. Areas covered are Cheshire Greater Manchester Merseyside North Wales Lancashire and Yorkshire
I have always been a keen collector of playing cards and fortune telling cards. These fine examples are of a Czech Oracle deck issued in the 1970s by the famous Artist Vladimir Tesar. The method of using these cards is very direct and allows for a no nonsense take on a situation. I will often resort to drawing one or two cards for clarification when considering a difficult dilemma
If you like a short story with a twist check out ‘The Fortuneteller’ at the tiny cat pants blog. https://tinycatpants.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/the-fortune-tellers/
How to Think your way to happiness. A penny for your thoughts?
Did you ever stop to think what an important part your thoughts, concentrated thoughts, play in your life?
It seems a peculiar fact that it is easier to concentrate on something that is not good for us, than on something that is beneficial. This tendency is overcome when we learn to concentrate consciously.
“I think therefore I am” so the famous quote goes.
Therefore I am what I think has to be true.
Concentrate and think positive thoughts today, it will make all the difference.
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Know when to walk away. And know when to run.
Kenny Rogers
' />We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.
You gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away. And know when to run.
Kenny Rogers
Broken a mirror? You know that can mean 7 years bad luck right? Want to know why? Read on.
It is a believed that our reflection is our other self, our deeper side and reveals the essence of our soul. To shatter a mirror can bring misfortune because it may bring injury to our other self. The body regenerates in 7 year cycles and so it is believed that this is the period of time that must pass before the spiritual shattering is repaired.
Here are some remedies to avert bad luck if this is bothering you.
Perhaps the most practical and decorative way is to gather the broken shards and place them in a sealed jar on the windowsill. This charm will reflect any negative energy that you may come to attract. It can act as a daily reminder and give motivation to avert misfortune, it can also be a talking point and look rather nice twinkling in the sunlight.
Should you wish to dispose of the dangerous glass for safety, either bury them in the moonlight or throw them into running water ( be sure this will not harm man or beast ).
If the mirror was broken by an ‘insensitive’, (someone who is not recognising they court disaster), tell them you will clear the mess, but leave the broken pieces as they are for seven hours ( one hour to avert each year of bad luck). Pick up immediately and dispose of safely when the time is up.
Old Time Gypsy Fortune Card Readings
Ordinary playing cards have always been a favourite medium for those wishing to peer into the future. Once upon a time Tarot cards were scarce and not so readily available as they are now, but playing cards are related to Tarot and you can also consult them regarding your future and fortunes. Although the methods used may be different, the results are just as revealing.
Call or text me on 07905 486 984 for more information regarding Old Time Gypsy Fortune Card Readings or visit www.mikefortunetarot.co.uk
Tarot Reading; Everything you need to know. Part 2 by Mike Fortune
Nb. be sure to read part 1 first.
In Part 2 I will be discussing the mechanics of a Tarot Consultation.
So what’s the Deal?
Reduced to its most basic components a Tarot Reading consists of the Tarot Deck, The Tarot Reader and the Client.
The Client seeks advice and hires the service of a skilled Tarot Reader for an agreed fee.
The Tarot Reader will use an appropriate method to help resolve the Clients dilemma.
The client is given detailed information of the Tarot Readers interpretation of what the Cards reveal and this may to refer to past, present or potential future events.
It is important to understand that the interpretation is based on the Readers knowledge and expertise of Tarot and is not based on the Tarot Readers own ethical, moral or personal view of life.
I think it necessary to differentiate between my own personal opinion and the perceived wisdom revealed in the cards.
The Tarot reading can assist a client by suggesting impartial advice derived from a higher source.
It is the Tarot Readers role to interpret the message and to help the client understand how that could be helpful in relation to their current life situation.
A typical ‘reading’ can reveal details from the past that are relevant or still affecting a current issue, problem or dilemma.
It is the Tarot Readers role to look for indications to how to resolve any conflicts to the clients’ advantage, helping them to understand the situation clearly and investigate what would be the best course of action to take.
The Tarot Reader acts as an intermediary, a conduit, using the Tarot as a tool to enhance both the Reader and the clients, psychic / intuitive nature.
It is a temporary partnership and should be treated as such. I like to think of an appointment as a golden window of opportunity, a deliberate and focused attempt to open a direct communication with the universal life source to appeal for guidance.
To get the best possible results both sides should put equal effort and energy into the reading.
The 3 Levels of Tarot Reading
Level 1.
This is the practical level, concerning the physical or mundane energy.
First find a psychic reader you feel comfortable with. This can be a personal recommendation or by searching the internet or local business ads.
Make contact via email, text voice call etc, and discuss politely details such as the duration, availability and the fees charged. This can avoid embarrassing misunderstandings later.
When giving consideration to these practical details such as time and cost, try to put them into context. What you are actually paying for is a 'bespoke service’ and not a commodity such as goods bought from a supermarket.
The fee may vary quite a lot, depending on whether your Reader is practicing as a gifted 'hobbyist’, partime or is a full time professional with business overheads to attend to.
Be sure to be available for the appointment on time. Your Reader will most likely have other clients or other business to attend to that day.
The actual mechanics of a Tarot reading can vary, remember the Tarot Reader is an individual and they will have developed a methodology that suits them.
Speaking for myself I consult Tarot on many different levels. For most people I will use a comprehensive spread. This has fixed areas to focus on, home life, relationships, money etc.
At other times I can use a more intuitive method and I will find a way to suit the client, their mood and intentions.
My advice is to trust your instincts. I always know I will have a good client when they call me and ask straight out to book an appointment. They are 'in the moment’ and have a very definite intention. At some level they 'know’ that the event is 'meant to be’ and trust that the details will work themselves out, as it always does.
Level 2.
The basic procedure in level 1 can take many forms. It can take place via a pre-arranged telephone call, via email or by private appointment with your Reader of preference. Modern technology also allows for video calls.
Level 2 concerns the esoteric interaction between Client, Reader and the Universal Source.
The Client is seeking guidance, and I shall now refer to the client as the 'seeker’.
The term 'Querant’ (one who is asking questions) can be used, but I prefer seeker.
As I mentioned in Level 1, the consultation represents a 'Golden Moment’, a special time.
The Reader must make a connection with the seeker on a spiritual level to be effective.
Understand that we are all energy and come from the same source, the universal spirit, the all-knowing, name ‘it’according to your belief (or non beleif for that matter).
Physical Limitations matter less and energy communication (mental, spiritual) take precedence.
As such it is possible to make an energy connection and do a reading for someone who is not physically present.
What IS important is the acceptance and involvement of the seeker in the process.
The seeker should encourage the interchange of energy and communication. If you have chosen your Reader wisely you will 'feel’ Ok with the situation and will naturally enter into the next stage when the real magic of a Tarot Reading takes shape.
Level 3.
The Metaphysical level (definition, metaphysics. : of or relating to things that are thought to exist but that cannot be seen)
So what goes on here?
I can only give you my opinion. Other Tarot Readers may have different ideas; scientists may have another, so here goes.
Throughout History and in many cultures and societies almost all of humankind have held the belief in a 'spirit world, inhabited by gods, and all recognise a supreme being, sky father or Godhead.
The description will vary according to history and tradition, but all mythology and religion express fundamentally the same thing and that is a definitive belief that there is something 'greater’ than ourselves.
This is a huge subject and this is a simple guide, so I will get to the point quickly.
When the Tarot is consulted for the purpose of divination, we tap into the universal, omniscient energy. The Past, Present, and Future, everything is energy.
The Tarot is a reflection of this energy, similar to iron filings making a pattern of a magnetic influence on paper in your school science lab. Tarot is a reflection; it is in synchronisation with this energy. How can it not be? As above, so below right?
Therefore Tarot, Seeker and Reader are connected to the source by the force of intention of will for a specific duration of real time.
I am trying hard to keep a complex subject brief and to the point so if you have any particular questions please let me know and I will try to include it in the next instalment…..
M.F.T.R
Tarot Reading; Everything you need to know. Part 3
Tarot Reading; Everything you need to know. Part 1 by Mike Fortune
I get many clients who have never had a Tarot Reading before, some clients are nervous because they don’t know what to expect, yet others are full of expectations, mainly of their own invention.
What are Tarot Cards?
A deck of Tarot Cards consist of 78 cards made up of 4 suits, 14 cards in each suit plus 22 Trump cards.
Each of the cards contains an image and each image is suggestive of a hidden truth.
The 22 Trump cards are considered the most powerful and mysterious.
The first Historical record of Tarot cards date from the Middle Ages, but the symbolism and iconography contained in the cards are considered to be much older.
Their true history is not really known and it is something that is still hotly debated amongst scholars.
There are many types of Tarot Decks available today and they mostly follow the format outlined above. The main difference is mostly in the iconography and style of the images.
As a Tarot enthusiast I prefer to use the more traditional Tarot deck, but a Tarot reader will choose to use a deck that they feel inspired by and are ‘in tune’ with. Very often they will possess and use more than one deck.
About Tarot cards and Fortune Telling
As a Tarot Reader I personally use the Tarot cards as a tool to inspire my imagination and to kick into gear the psychic and intuitive ability that lies dormant in all of us.
Some Historians will tell you that the Tarot was invented to be used purely as a game and as such there are is no hidden mystery. Whatever the real reason for their invention, Tarot cards have always been put to use for Fortune telling.
There are many other instances of games being utilised as an aid to divine the future, dice for instance and dominoes, It is also said that the childhood game of Snakes and Ladders was originally invented to teach the spiritual laws of Karma.
The (ordinary?) deck of playing cards you are all familiar with has a long history of being put to use as an aid to foresee the future. In times past the Tarot was only available to the privileged few and those lower down on the social ladder made good use of the ubiquitous playing cards.
3 Reasons to have a Tarot Reading
As a professional Tarot Reader it is my opinion that people wish to have a Tarot Reading for 3 main reasons, curiosity, entertainment and to help resolve difficult life issues.
The curious seek a Tarot reader to find out ‘what it’s all about’. A friend may have recently had a Tarot reading and this has inspired them to seek out a Tarot reader and have a reading themselves.
A Tarot Reading can also be very entertaining when approached in the right way. I have taken part in many successful party evenings and 'girls’ nights in’. I usually focus on upbeat positive readings and will recommend leaving 'heavy’ questions to be dealt with at a private consultation.
A Private Consultation is recommended if you wish to take an overview of where your life is at the moment, and to take advice on what steps you need to take to fulfil your life purpose or be more successful.
Often a client may have troubling issues that bother them. There may appear to be no solution apparent, or alternatively there may be more than one option open. At times like this a Tarot reading can really help.
A private consultation is a situation where you choose to obtain the services of a Tarot Reader exclusively for yourself.
Coming next
“every person with whom you come in contact is a mental looking-glass in which you may see a perfect reflection of your own mental attitude”
Napoleon Hill, The Law of Success.
Hi, if you are blog surfing and you’ve found your way here, Welcome.
You’ve probably searched for Tarot? If you are looking for interpretations of the Tarot cards then I am posting this example especially for you.
Interpreting Tarot Trump 9 Strength
I have been studying Tarot for more than 30 years, along the way I have come to understand how versatile the images really are.
If you are new to the concept of Tarot and wish to learn, I humbly suggest you seek out your own personal interpretation for each card. The process never ends; I find new angles and different ways of looking at the symbols all the time. You will find inspiration and insight from the life you live, and the people you meet.
Inspiration is all around you. Focus your inner spirit to discover the hidden meaning that lies within a certain card, if ye seek, then ye shall surely find, the universe will provide.
Tarot Trump ‘Strength’ is the ninth card. There are of course numerological influences that come in to play in an interpretation, but I will save that huge subject for another day.
I am posting this card because I want to share with you an example of how you can ‘feed’ the card. How you can begin to attach your own personal multi level interpretations by keeping your mind tuned in to seek the inner truth that lies just below the surface waiting to be revealed.
Yesterday as I was stumbling the web I came across the following article on lifehacker.
“What Negative Thoughts Do to Your Brain”
The article highlights the findings of Barbara Fredrickson who is a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina.
Here is an excerpt;
Play along with me for a moment. Let’s say that you’re walking through the forest and suddenly a tiger steps onto the path ahead of you. When this happens, your brain registers a negative emotion—in this case, fear. Researchers have long known that negative emotions program your brain to do a specific action. When that tiger crosses your path, for example, you run. The rest of the world doesn’t matter. You are focused entirely on the tiger, the fear it creates, and how you can get away from it.
In other words, negative emotions narrow your mind and focus your thoughts. At that same moment, you might have the option to climb a tree, pick up a leaf, or grab a stick—but your brain ignores all of those options because they seem irrelevant when a tiger is standing in front of you. This is a useful instinct if you’re trying to save life and limb, but in our modern society we don’t have to worry about stumbling across tigers in the wilderness. The problem is that your brain is still programmed to respond to negative emotions in the same way—by shutting off the outside world and limiting the options you see around you.
For example, when you’re in a fight with someone, your anger and emotion might consume you to the point where you can’t think about anything else. Or, when you are stressed out about everything you have to get done today, you may find it hard to actual start anything because you’re paralyzed by how long your to–do list has become. Or, if you feel bad about not exercising or not eating healthy, all you think about is how little willpower you have, how you’re lazy, and how you don’t have any motivation.
In each case, your brain closes off from the outside world and focuses on the negative emotions of fear, anger, and stress—just like it did with the tiger. Negative emotions prevent your brain from seeing the other options and choices that surround you. It’s your survival instinct.
End of excerpt.
Can you absorb this information into a personal interpretation of this card?
What do you see?
What about the flip side, the positive emotions?
This has been my focus for Tarot 9 today. Tomorrow I may find another subtle mysterious nuance, or maybe I might come to have a radical rethink of how I interpret this card.
Knowledge is power, know thyself.
Have fun today.
M.F.T.R
“We all listen to two voices. One voice leads us to our vices. The other voice leads us to our virtues. One voice brings evil. One voice brings good. If you add a D to the beginning of the word evil you realize where vices come from. If you take away an O from the word good you realize where virtues come from. We all struggle with life at times. The key is to listen to the right voice.”
Tom Krause
Are you in 2 minds?
So you find yourself in two minds?
You don’t know which option to choose?
You’ve made some pretty bad decisions in the past and you sure don’t want to make any more.
Where do you turn, who can help?
A Tarot reading can help. With a competent Tarot Reader as your guide, you will identify clearly the main issues that you need to focus on.
When I consult with a client my attention is 100% on what the cards have to say. There is no moral dilemma anymore.
Who is to say what is wrong and what is right?
Well you are.
You will discover what is the right thing to do.
Let the Tarot light your path and show you the way.
“when you make a decision you change the future”
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“The future is there… looking back at us. Trying to make sense of the fiction we will have become.”
― William Gibson