Paul Harrison @snuffleorc@qoto.org

When I do #tarot readings I far prefer a 3×3 grid layout/spread.
The top row represents Thoughts & Decisions.
The middle row represents Feelings & Emotions.
The bottom row represents the Physical & Material world. This includes money, possessions and home.
The leftmost/first column is the past, as it pertains to the future.
The middle column is the near future.
The right hand column is the further future. Depending on when I am doing the reading this may be a few months or the next year.
The first card I turn over is always the centre card. This is the focus of the story I am to tell and other cards will be interpreted in relation to it.
If a reading leads me to a story with an unclear path I may draw a tenth card for clarity.
My cards are kept wrapped in a silk cloth. Some tarot practitioners believe this protects them from outside influence.. it certainly helps protect the cards and provides a clean surface on which to do a reading.
I have mentioned before that I am an atheist, but see tarot as a psychological tool. Readings can help people make up their minds about things they were previously indecisive about, comfort them that some troubles are transitory or that change need not be feared.

Beyond my bio, here's an introduction.

I am #progressive Englishman. I have had a number of different jobs over my lifetime. I worked in retail management, delivered pizzas to pay my way through university (which I went into at age 25). My degree is in European Contemporary Studies, so #politics , #economics, modern history and a smattering of sociology and other elements, including IT. The latter being learned at the emergence of the internet and MS Word/Excel/Access got me work and I am now a Data Analyst and Resourcing Manager for a large telecommunications company in their IP Networks division.

I love #NFL (American Football), and have been a fan of the Minnesota Vikings since 1992 (when I worked for a guy from Minnesota).

I love consuming content on #astronomy and #history - the past and the future .. and kind of the past too (in that all light from stars is old).

I like to wear tweeds when the weather is cool enough, am a massive fan of #doctorwho and #firefly. I love many sorts of music, but mostly older rock music.

I love #tarot cards and may well do some posts on such cards in the future. So tune in/follow if you want that sort of content.

I have been doing #LARP for nearly 40 years now, since its infancy in the 80s. I currently mostly play a #druid .. who (among other things) does card readings for other characters. I am told that my IC and OOC readings are spookily accurate. I should point out that I am an atheist, but see #tarot as a psychological and life-affirming tool.

I am married. No kids, but two pugs, one of which is a rescue.

Must be more .. but another time.

Just one Sicaran Battle Tank to assemble and then I'll be done .. for now.
#horusheresy
#WH40K
#wh30k
#gamesworkshop

After not assembling or painting anything for months, I have nearly finished 3 vehicles for GW's Horus Heresy. Just awaiting some parts and some bits drying before I can continue.
#HorusHeresy

I am 57. For me, this is a hard time of life as both of my parents are very elderly and frail with different health issues. I get up to visit them approx every 3 weeks, or more often when emergencies happen.
This makes planning anything else tricky and I find it hard to concentrate on any hobbies.
I am sure that others are going through or have been worse. My wife lost her mother to cancer some 20 years ago and worries about losing her only parent, her father, who has lost the use of an eye and got sciatica, leaving a formerly fit and active man a lot less mobile.
I am incredibly level-headed person, with no mental issues (kudos to those who suffer similar through depression or worse .. like my wife) .. but even I find this period tough. It may last another year or another ten, depending on the health of my parents. They have of course been a fixed thing in my life; always there .. just older than me.
I know my mother finds it hard as my father is frailer than her (he's on oxygen almost 24 hours a day), but they still enjoy life, even if my father is largely house-bound. My mother always ruled the roost, but is prone now to fits of temper as she struggles to cope with my forgetful and hard-of-hearing father.
Where's this going?
Life has its hard periods.
Look for the light and the fun when you can to see you through the darker times.

Rats injured 3 of my orcs and had a BuB sent off by an Officious Ref on initial kick off. I finally remembered to use "Projectile Vomit' from my Troll .. and he kept throwing up on himself! Lost 4-0

My Orcs take on Skaven this evening in a friendly session of bat the rat.
#BloodBowl

Workman in who reinforced weak part of fence left by dodgy cowboys. Also replaced gate: needed after neighbours had new fence fitted.
Flower beds weeded.
Trip to dump.
Visited garden centre to buy plants, compost and a lot of landscape bark.
Flower beds treated, bark spread.
Potting of new plants can wait until tomorrow.
So much for a relaxing weekend.
Takeaway tonight though.

@cattreadwell@mastodon.social
Tally bally ho!
Or Tarot bally ho!

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the King of Pentacles.
An older man sits in a big chair or throne, a roaring fire is behind with a wild boar cooking on it.
This card is about enjoying what you have already.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean focusing plans on staying at home.
If this card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean a great time to entertain others; share your successes with others.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can refer to being generous with your money. Let others worse off benefit.

You may interpret the card differently.

Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card is the Two of Cups.
This card is about partnership.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean a good time to collaborate on something with an equal.
If this card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it suggests making time for a loved one. Give them your undivided attention.
If this card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean a good time for sorting out finances with family or loved one.
(You may interpret the card differently).
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card is the Ace of Wands.
A hand rises from a lake, sword in hand.
This card is all about decisiveness.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it means that this is a great time to make big decisions. Don't put things off; get all the facts and make your mind up one way or another.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it refers to taking the lead in a relationship decision.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean a great time to get something big done at home.
(You may interpret the card differently).
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card is Death!
A robed figure stands at a large cauldron, skull in hand, a sickle at their side.
This card is about change; the end of something and the beginning of another.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/Decisions row then it can mean a major change of plans is in order.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean the end of a relationship or period of that relationship and a new one or new phase.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean the natural end of one phase in your domestic life. A good time for a spring clean and starting anew.
(You may interpret the card differently)
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Five of Pentacles
A woman stands by a tree, her eyes covered as a dog chases a hare unseen by her. 5 Pentacles hang from her belt.
This card is about missing stuff.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean you're not looking in the right direction. You are missing obvious facts.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean you are missing out on things your friends are up to that you'd really enjoy.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean you are missing out on a great opportunity that has crossed your path.
(You may interpret the card differently).
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Nine of Cups.
A man sits at a table, cup in hand to welcome guests; 8 more cups are laid out for them.
This card is about welcoming others.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it suggests you should seek as many opinions on your plans and ideas from as wide a range of places and people as possible.
If this card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it suggests a great time to spend in the company of others.
If this card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it suggests a good time to welcome others into your home; bring others together.
(You may interpret the card differently)
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Today's random #tarot card is the King of Cups.
A king sits in his throne on a rocky outcrop, cup in hand; a wolfhound and harp lie nearby.
This card is about enjoying life in its many facets.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean it's a good time to enjoy what you have, rather than thinking of new things.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean a great time to organise time with others.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean relaxing at home or in a favourite place will do you good.
(You may interpret the card differently)
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.