But they are of a different nature to other readings. It's odd, but we can be often led down the garden path with the cards. Or rather, we lead ourselves down garden paths.
Sometimes we can be so sure of our interpretation... and boom crash boom. Nothing like that at all. Sometimes I've even wondered if tossing a coin wouldn't be simpler. But somehow I don't think so. I've done some readings that have knocked me off my chair.
So what I've found to be the best way for me is this.
1) To use a deck obviously that is no-nonsense. Definitely no pandas or zombies or fairies (there is really a panda deck.. I saw some pictures earlier today
). The TdM is great for this. But I think a deck that is even starker and even harsher could be of added value depending on the issue at hand. I don't know the modern decks well, but an older deck would be the Lasenic for example. I've also had good results with the Oswald Wirth. 2) Only use the Majors. The Minors are more of a hindrance than a benefit. Too much information it seems. World events are very intricate and complicated. One gets lost easily in the minors. The Majors only give very fine readings and I've never found them wanting.
3) Not draw too many cards. I find 3 to be a maximum, perhaps one could push up to five but not more.
4) Of course be very precise with the question and the positioning - but this goes without saying.
5) And this is something that has helped me immensely to get confirmation for my interpretation. I do it systematically. I never use clarifiers. I really don't like them. They're like ants crawling all over my picnic table. So I draw one more card and it's the last card in the spread. It's "How will I feel about the result". As I usually have an opinion and often even a desire for an outcome, it gives me that extra little hint that I'm on the right track.
