DJP
Hi,
I'd be really interested in getting people's good natured thoughts on whether or not they use fixed (traditional) meanings when interpreting a card or if they take a more adaptable approach .... I'd also like to know why they feel it's the best approach for them.
Personally, I see the sense in both.
On the one hand, if you believe that cards appear for a specific reason in relation to a question (as opposed to the ink-blot effect), then I don't see why they couldn't have shown up to trigger an idiosyncratic interpretation or association in the reader.
Conversely, it could be said that traditional meanings have centuries (?) of experience and evolution (natural selection, even) behind them....
I'd love to get some perspectives on this.
Peace.
P.S. Please, I'm definitely NOT asking for opinions on which method is superior!
P.P.S. I may be a little slow for a day or two in posting replies.
I'd be really interested in getting people's good natured thoughts on whether or not they use fixed (traditional) meanings when interpreting a card or if they take a more adaptable approach .... I'd also like to know why they feel it's the best approach for them.
Personally, I see the sense in both.
On the one hand, if you believe that cards appear for a specific reason in relation to a question (as opposed to the ink-blot effect), then I don't see why they couldn't have shown up to trigger an idiosyncratic interpretation or association in the reader.
Conversely, it could be said that traditional meanings have centuries (?) of experience and evolution (natural selection, even) behind them....
I'd love to get some perspectives on this.
Peace.
P.S. Please, I'm definitely NOT asking for opinions on which method is superior!
P.P.S. I may be a little slow for a day or two in posting replies.