Paul Harrison @snuffleorc@qoto.org

As it's Yule .. or Christmas.. or something.. I'm not doing a #tarot card today, but somehow feel #runes more appropriate.
I do #rune readings for others at events and struggled originally to get my head around them. I still have to do a quick swot-up on them occasionally as my events are months apart.
I do find though that doing tarot and other card readings makes it easier.
I have read numerous sources on their meanings and watched a number of videos. Once you get an associated picture in your head to associate with each rune, it's easy to expand on that to find related meanings.
I have a number of sets of runes, and prefer either a nice white stone set or my set carved out of Ash.
I ask the subject to reach into the bag, take a good handful and, holding the hand palm-down, to cast the runes onto a clean cloth surface away from them.
I then read the runes from past (closest to them) to future.
Try to find links and connections to get a story.

Watching That Touch Of Mink.
Recognised the actor playing the Department of Employment clerk, but couldn't place him.
It's a slightly younger John Astin .. Gomez Addams from the Addams Family TV series.

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Ace of Cups.
A large goblet overflows with fresh water a mountain stream or waterfall.
This card is about love, generosity of spirit and attending to others.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean you should focus on helping others and taking pleasure in that.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it tends to mean you should embrace your joy and pleasure and bring that joy to others. A great time for friendships and relationships.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean you should be generous with what you have to benefit others.
(You may interpret the card differently).
Details of the spread I use are in a pinned post.

Change one letter in a film title to make it something completely different.
Goldsinger.

Fascinating that some fans use #doctorwho viewing figures to whine about a drop in appeal or quality .. yet 'The Traitors' was praised for being a massive hit for the BBC when its finale achieved about a million less viewers than the latest season's average for DW.

but it's not Tuesday. I am so confused I don't even know what day or year it is!

Apparently it is #throwbacktuesday so here's a picture of me from 1921.
OK .. it might have been from a #Cthulhu live roleplay event I attended at a stately home in Devon some 10+ years ago set in 1921. My character met a grisly end.

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Six of Cups.
A man holding a large golden cup watches his two children playing with 5 other cups, all full of flowers.
This card is about sharing with others and enjoying seeing pleasure in others.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean you should think of others first. You may be in a better place than them already.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean stepping back and letting others have their fun and space, though keep an eye on them in case they would benefit from your presence.
If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean enjoying what you have. No need to buy new things. Enjoy the things you have already. Pull down one of your DVDs or books. Play that game. Don't go for the Dopemine of the new hit.
(You may interpret the card differently)

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Ten of Wands.
A man struggles to get up a hill, a haul of 10 staves on his back.
This card is about struggling through difficult times.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean putting in the effort and research before making a decision.. it will be worth it.
If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean working through difficulties with others.
If it appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can refer to doing those arduous projects about the house; tough, but rewarding.
(You may interpret the card differently)

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Prince of Wands.
A young man charges forward on a horse, stave in hand.

This card is all about using or drawing on youthful energy.

If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean going with your gut instinct. Seize the opportunity now!

If the card appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean taking the initiative in a relationship. Don't wait for others to make the call to meet. Show enthusiasm and interest!

If the card appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean it's a great time to get jobs done you have been putting off!

(You may interpret the card differently)

Today's random #tarot card from the Druid Craft Tarot deck is the Nine of Swords.
The figure sits in bed with 9 swords on the wall behind, head in hands in despair. The swords though are mounted and no threat.. and they are behind them.
If this card appears in the Thoughts/ Decisions row then it can mean too many worries about the negatives. Focus on the positives.
If it appears in the Feelings and Emotions row then it can mean rows or upsets are just what makes you stronger (the swords on the wall can arm you).
If it appears in the Physical and Material world row then it can mean that you should focus on new things and enterprises, not old worries.
(You may interpret the card differently)