A Tarot Reading for the TRUMP Era : What to expect?

[@DavA-DM]

Yes. A good discussion of this lay of the cards, and I find myself saying yes. This is a matter of fate that is neither locked in stone or without some measure of structure to it. But, yes we each make our fate. However, this occurs within our part of the collective whole of the cosmos. Neat - card set BTW. :)

[@patrickmcgrathmunizart]

Thanks, David! I agree!👍 Love how you put that-fate is a balance of structure and choice within the cosmic whole. Glad you enjoyed the reading and the deck! 😊✨

[@DavA-DM]

@@patrickmcgrathmunizart Well, the study of history us that we do live within a system of both locked conditions, and still some sense of freedom within us too. I do think you want to be (perhaps too much) upbeat for these four years. But, I still trust the final good nature of the American people. Or, as it is said of my cousin Winston Churchill saying "Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted." LOL Hey - a question. With all these different styles of Tarot around - is there any sense of coloring of the process of using the system?

[@patrickmcgrathmunizart]

Great points, David! And Churchill’s quote is always spot on-name-drop anytime! 😄 As for your question, yes, a deck’s style definitely influences the reading. The imagery and symbolism bring their own lens, shaping the interpretation and experience. My Tarot Neocolonial de las Américas, for instance, focuses on colonial history and cultural themes, adding layers to the core archetypes. Thanks for the thoughtful question!

[@DavA-DM]

@@patrickmcgrathmunizart Well - okay. :) Churchill was quite the character; useful will needed, and rarely popular. No, doubt we are kin from his father's side, but I have two lines of kinship with him from his mother side. Old story - American money wants an title, and the title wants - the money. But, it is interesting as we also same kinship with Lizzie Borden! So - it's not always happy, happy! LOL After some thought now these several weeks, you are clearly a far better artist, but aspects of your work reminds me of the American folk artist Edward Hicks. And as to kinship - we aren't related, but one of his ancestors married one of mine as a later marriage! And yes - about a hundred years ago, my family tree begins to become history writ larger, and larger back. As to Tarot; it seems an 'logical' feeling/thought that the design (it seems) as about as much role in the reading as the lay, and the abstract value of the card. What about Wade (sp?) as a starter set?

[@patrickmcgrathmunizart]

@@DavA-DM what a fascinating lineage you have! Churchill and Lizzie Borden in the same family tree-talk about a mix of legacies! 😂 And the story of American money meeting titles is a tale as old as time. I’m familiar with Edward Hicks’ work, and I appreciate the comparison-thank you for that. His pieces have such a strong narrative quality within its simplicity , and it’s interesting to think about those parallels. As for Tarot, the imagery can guide intuition and set the tone, much like the lay and the abstract value of the cards. The Rider-Waite deck (spelled Waite, you were close!) is a fantastic starter set. It’s a classic with rich symbolism that’s easy to learn and incredibly versatile for all levels. As a matter of fact it is the main deck to have! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and stories-they always add such depth to the conversation!