The title has a certain "ring" to it. This is another chapter in my ongoing inner debate over mysticism vs. empiricism. Warren Zevon once wrote a song called Desperados Under the Eaves that included the lines: And if California slides into the ocean Like the mystics and statistics say it will Although those mystics probably … Continue reading Mystics With Statistics
“Knights’ Crossing” – The Marginal Significator
In an earlier post in this series I discussed how to deal with a floating Significator or topic card that appears in the bottom row of the 9x4 layout, such that there aren't enough cards left in the deck to populate a nine-card square surrounding it. The worst case occurs when it lands in the … Continue reading “Knights’ Crossing” – The Marginal Significator
“Knights’ Crossing” Example Reading #3: The 2019 “Troutlook”
I've been an avid fly-fisherman for most of my life, and was of the "catch-and-release" persuasion long before the US Border Patrol co-opted the phrase, although my targets are native and not immigrant. Hmm, come to think of it, both rainbow and brown trout are "introduced" species in my region, so there are parallels, but … Continue reading “Knights’ Crossing” Example Reading #3: The 2019 “Troutlook”
A Traditional Kipper Tableau: Assange Fallout
This is a tall order for a Kipper novice, but I decided to try the 7x5+1 traditional Kipper tableau, using the spread instructions that came with my deck and a tutorial video I found on Stella Waldvogel's cartomancy blog. The question I asked was: What legal and political "fallout" will there be from the US … Continue reading A Traditional Kipper Tableau: Assange Fallout
Kipperkarten Practice Reading: A Trip At Risk
Since I last read on this subject (a planned trip to Boston with my brother), I've contracted another nasty head cold (my fourth or fifth one since last November; I think I know where they're coming from but that isn't important here). I did a reading with the Traditional Kipper deck to see how this … Continue reading Kipperkarten Practice Reading: A Trip At Risk
Julian Assange: A Psycard Reading
When I heard that Julian Assange had been forcibly removed from the Ecuadoran embassy in London, I decided to do a reading to see what fate might await him. I have two decks with a literal "Prison" card in them - the Psycards and the Kipperkarten - and chose one of them for this reading … Continue reading Julian Assange: A Psycard Reading
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Roll-up
I've completed all of the readings for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination that I intend to do (the rest of the contenders seem too unlikely to bother with), and will now compare the "Grand Quintessence" cards to see who stands out from the pack. Bernie Sanders Grand Quintessence: The Lovers Verdict: He may represent the … Continue reading 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Roll-up
Paired-Deck Reading #2: An Old Acquaintance
As I envisioned, the pocket-size Centennial Edition of the RWS "in a tin" is the perfect companion for Pixie's Astounding Lenormand in two-deck readings. The latter was adapted by Edmund Zebrowski from Pamela Colman Smith's artwork, so there is an agreeable consistency in the images, and the size is roughly equivalent. I decided to do … Continue reading Paired-Deck Reading #2: An Old Acquaintance
Donald Trump’s 2020 “Electability Profile” Reading
Since he isn't likely to face a Republican challenger for the Party's nomination, I decided to focus this reading on Trump's chances to win re-election as shown by his current credibility with the same constituencies I used for the Democratic candidates. In broad terms, none of this looks very promising for Mr. Trump, although he … Continue reading Donald Trump’s 2020 “Electability Profile” Reading
What Happened To Samuel? – A Missing Person Reading
UPDATE: Samuel Gray was found dead near railroad tracks in Dover, NH on Thursday morning. There were no further details in the updated news article. https://www.wmur.com/article/dover-police-search-for-missing-62-year-old-with-medical-issues/27093566 Original Post: Dover, NH police are searching for 62-year-old Samuel Gray, who was last seen on April 2, 2019. https://www.wmur.com/article/dover-police-search-for-missing-62-year-old-with-medical-issues/27093566 I performed my "World of Hurt" missing-person spread to … Continue reading What Happened To Samuel? – A Missing Person Reading
