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Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus

First, let me tell you what the corona virus a.k.a. covid-19 is not:

It is NOT a hoax.

It is NOT a Democratic plot to overthrow 45.

It is NOT going to “go away,” “miraculously,” “any day now.” …

If you are believing what this Administration is saying, you are acting like a Sheep when you need to be acting like a Cat. I will let the Gypsy Witch cards explain.

 

Question: What Can We Know at this Time / What Should We Consider Concerning the Corona Virus?

 

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus
Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus © 2020 Living With Cards livingwithcards.com

 

I decided to throw two spreads, the second one charging and using MICE to represent the virus, should it not show up in the first spread (Square 1). It did not, so I proceeded with my plan, locating MICE in the remaining cards and selecting it along with the four cards before and the four cards after (Square 2).

What I wound up with was two Squares of Nine, each with their own  Base Card (bottom two cards of the deck).

Square 1:

 

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus Square of Nine No. 1
Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus Square of Nine No. 1: 52 Shepherd + 26 Park + 51 Lion + 10 Pig + 40 Wine + 21 Stork + 23 Ring + 36 Cat + 37 Rapiers over 42 Amor © 2020 Living With Cards livingwithcards.com

 

Those who are tasked with taking care of us (Shepard), our communities/ public places (Park) have been hit by a disagreeable surprise (Lion.) Honest communication about this virus has been withheld (6 ♦), particularly the ease and velocity at which this virus spreads with no regard for geographical boundaries (9 ♣). The talk/ information given to the public (Park) has been minimal and negative (J ♠).

Instead, this Administration has been, and continues to be, focused on the fantasy (note the “drunken stupor” aspect of Wine) that all is relatively well, will “go away” soon, and we should focus on consumerism (Pig), indulging ourselves (Wine) and looking ahead to a brighter future (Storks).

In other words, the Administration is not taking this health crisis as seriously as they should but rather as an inconvenient interruption of their goals and desires (despite efforts to communicate otherwise). The combination Pig + Wine + Storks brings to mind phrases such as “Indulge your desires,” “Eat, drink and be merry,” “Better days ahead,” and the like.

These cards clearly reveal the hidden agenda of our “shepherds” / those tasked with taking care of our welfare … they are committed (Ring) to ignoring/ downplaying the problem (Wine = fantasy/ delusional). Those surrounding 45 continue to engage in their sycophantic behavior (Cat = flattery), remaining all but oblivious to the “assaults and threats” (Rapiers) which will occur sooner or later.

Meanwhile, Amor as the Base Card pointedly depicts how very much this virus is attracted to us (contagion factor) which suggests it intends to stick around for a while.

In addition to describing the Administration’s attitude, Ring + Cat + Rapiers also suggests that We The People may be wise to acknowledge the corona virus threat as real and commit (Ring) to taking some independent steps (Cat) to care for our own health and welfare, such as social distancing (Cats are aloof and independent), washing of hands (Cats constantly lick their paws to clean and  groom themselves) and the like.

In a sense, the cards in Square 1 seem to counsel that because of this Administration’s inadequate, incompetent response and insistence on living in a delusional world of their preferred making while pretending to care about and placate us, we may be forced to shepherd ourselves (on local and state levels) in order to shield ourselves from the brunt of the “assaults and threats” that are sure to follow.

 

Square 2:

 

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus Square of Nine No. 2
Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Discuss Corona Virus Square of Nine No. 2: 50 Bear + 9 Birds + 27 Dog + 12 Children + 29 Mice + 46 Railroad + 15 Letter + 38 Flames on the Hearth + 5 Tree over 24 Hand in Hand © 2020 Living With Cards livingwithcards.com

 

In the second Square of Nine, MICE, symbolizing the virus, is the central card, touching every other card in the spread.

These additional cards give insight into what’s being affected. Finances (Bear). Communication / the Media (Birds). Support systems (Dog). Health (Tree).

So we’re looking at our financial health /stocks (Bear, Letter, Tree) as well as our physical health, rumors/ poor communications (Birds, Mice, Flames) and a caution that perhaps we should look more carefully at those in whom we are placing our trust (Dog) regarding matters involving our money and our health.

The second row specifically spells out the obvious: this is a new (Child) virus (Mice) that’s on a long projectory (Railroad). In a sense the “journey” has just begun. The virus (Mice) is fanning out of control (Flames). As a Pivot Card, Tree (health, both financial (Bear) and physical) is at a turning point, the future of which cannot be seen in this spread, at this time.

Letter + Flames  with Birds in the spread suggests there will be a spreading of documents/ communications/ words/ posts/ tweets, etc. concerning this virus and what’s being done (or not done) about it. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Letter also symbolizes the cards themselves and the insights they’re capable of providing to the more open-minded among you.

Hand in Hand as the Base Card cautions us to be aware of who and what we align ourselves with. Who or what are you “forming partnerships” with? With whom or what are you engaging? Remember contagion is mental as well as physical and what you focus on expands.

 

The Astrology of the Corona Virus

 

As far as the astrology is concerned, there are astrologers out there far more accomplished than myself to turn to. I suggest for starters you check out Sally Kirkman, Marjorie Orr and, especially, The People’s Oracle (be sure to read the pinned tweet) for what I believe are laser sharp (if not chilling) insights into this world pandemic and how it may progress.

 

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The two Pivot Cards from Squares 1 and 2, taken together, suggest this virus is a serious threat to / assault on (Rapiers) our health (Tree). While I certainly don’t believe in scaring people or acting as a harbinger of doom, I still feel I must caution you. Please don’t be a Sheep. The Shepherds (i.e. this Administration) will not take care of you. They will not put your best interests first. They are interested only in profits, re-election, power and control.

Trust your local and state health officials/ governments, real scientists and fully accredited/ vetted experts. They actually do care about you and whether you live or die. Turn to God/ Spirit/ The Force or whatever you call him/ her/ it. Be compassionate. Take care of each other. If you have elderly or immune-compromised family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, check in on them. If YOU are elderly and/or immune-compromised, use your common sense and stay calm (or at least as calm as you can). Practice exceptional hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds rubbing and scrubbing (including under those fingernails), often throughout the day, especially if you come into contact with persons/ things that may possibly be exposure risks. Wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes.  Don’t put yourself in compromising situations. Stay out of crowds. If you’re feeling ill, please call your physician to discuss your symptoms and don’t just run out to the doctor or the emergency room without checking in first.

This corona virus will likely hang around for a while. The cards suggest a minimum of three to five months (Tree). Things will probably get worse before they get better. The more we can come together as communities and as a nation the better. This is not the time to let your personal politics dictate your behavior. Don’t allow yourself to be brainwashed and/or hypnotized by political mindset. Don’t be a Sheep.

You’re human. Act human. Love each other. Take care of each other. Follow the Golden Rule. Wash your hands and stay out of crowds. Pray. Stay calm. Be safe.

Blessings,

Mary Hawkins

Reading with the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 7

Just because the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards have the ability to “jump systems” doesn’t mean you should throw every cartomancy technique in your toolbox against the wall in an attempt to see what sticks, especially if you start second-guessing yourself on what aspect should be focused on.

What are you supposed to do if, for example, the “fortune” on the Gypsy Witch card you’ve pulled is positive while the playing card inset is negative? Should you factor in the Lenormand card interpretation? What if you pull one of the 17 Gypsy Witch cards that does not feature a Lenormand image?

You can see this could get confusing pretty quickly…

Here are some guidelines I’ve found useful in my own practice of using the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards:
  1. Which aspect of the focus card* jumps out at you first? The image? The “fortune”? The playing card inset? How does that relate to your question?
  2. How are the other cards in your draw modifying the focus card? What captures your attention? The images? The “fortunes”? The playing card insets? You should quickly discover a theme.
  3. Make your decisions as to what has priority and stick to them. This doesn’t mean you have to ignore other information that reveals itself to you, but if you find yourself second-guessing yourself, go with your first impressions.

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*The focus card is the card you designate to represent the question/ issue/ situation/ circumstance/ theme/ problem, etc. in a reading. For example, in a three-card spread consisting of Problem-Solution-Advice, the focus card is the Problem. In a Lenormand Line of Five, decide in advance whether you will use the first, last or central card as the focus card.

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Below is an example of how this could work, using the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards laid out in the Five Pointed Star with Significator tarot card spread:

Q: Please Provide Insights on Plan of Action:

Five Pointed Star with Significator tarot card spread using Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards: 10 Pig - 35 Tower - 24 Hand in Hand - 16 Ship - 34 Star - 36 Cat http://livingwithcards.com
Five Pointed Star with Significator tarot card spread using Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards: 10 Pig – 35 Tower – 24 Hand in Hand – 16 Ship – 34 Star – 36 Cat

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards by Systems, U S Games published by United States Games Systems Cards

The first thing I noticed was that three of the six cards drawn — including the focus card — were not traditional Lenormand cards. This suggested that reading the draw in typical Lenormand fashion might not do the trick. Furthermore, since I had chosen to use a positional tarot card spread, it made sense to me to examine the cards from a positional standpoint, starting with the Significator (focus) Card which describes the theme or subject of the reading.

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards 10 Pig (3 of Spades) http://livingwithcards.com
Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards 10 Pig (3 of Spades)

10 Pig does not exist in a normal Lenormand deck. Since the card gave me no initial Lenormand point of reference, I looked to its “fortune” for possible clues on interpretation:

“the pig, whether near or far, is an omen of phenomenal luck and great abundance, high honors and all ambitions attained.”

While phenomenal luck and all ambitions attained sounded pretty good to me, I couldn’t help but notice that nasty little 3 of Spades with its extremely negative connotations should one be focused on reading the cards as playing cards. I decided to temporarily shelve my misgivings and proceeded to examine the remainder of the spread.

I quickly noted that two other cards, in addition to the Significator Card, were highly positive: 24 Hand in Hand in Position 2 (Mindsets, Beliefs, Expectations) and 34 Star in Position 4 (Answer, Solution, Advice). The remaining cards were neutral. Since there were no negative cards in the spread, the neutral cards could be considered neutral-positive. All in all, the spread struck me as positive, despite niggling concerns over the highly unfortunate 3 of Spades and 2 of Spades associated with the 10 Pig and 34 Star cards, respectively.

35 Tower in Position 1 (Basis, Reason, Cause) suggested high ambition or high expectations, and with 24 Hand in Hand in Position 2, I was experiencing belief in my own ability to accomplish my goal. (See my post here for more information on Gypsy Witch 24 Hand in Hand.)

16 Ship in Position 3 suggested trade or commerce could be an important factor in my endeavors. Because I tend to view the Ship card (whether Gypsy Witch or Lenormand) as “international trade” which to me suggests internet commerce, it seemed to me that my website and/or some other kind of online shopping outlet could be instrumental as I proceed with my plans.

34 Star in Position 4 (Answer, Solution, Advice) was fairly self-explanatory, being associated with hope, guidance from above and success. This extremely positive association exists in the Tarot and Lenormand Star cards as well as the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards.

The reading flowed fairly smoothly until I got to the final card, 36 Cat, in Position 5 (Probable Outcome). Once again, there is no Lenormand card point of reference, causing me to consider the “fortune” inscribed on the card:

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards 36 Cat (8 of Hearts) http://livingwithcards.com
Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards 36 Cat (8 of Hearts)

“The cat indicates flattery; if near No. 6, foretells personal injury. Near 29 and 30, it denotes strife.”

Somehow, that “fortune” or “prophecy” didn’t ring true for this reading. And not for nothing, cards 6, 29 and 30 did not exist in the spread, giving more weight to my growing conclusion that the message for me in this particular card spread was not negative.

To the contrary, the card seemed to be focusing on independence, indifference to the “rules,” and relying on my own inner guidance. In essence, it seemed to transmit the idea that like a cat, I should pay less attention to what anyone else might have to say about my success or lack thereof (including the Gypsy Witch cards!) and go with my own inner guidance.

Summary

With three highly positive cards in key positions and no negative cards in the spread, the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards indicate excellent potential for success, which may be contingent on following my own inner guidance system.

Conclusions

I mentioned above that the highly positive card Gypsy Witch 10 Pig is associated with the highly negative playing card 3 of Spades (confusion, loss, misunderstandings, a worsening problem, interference, a blockage, etc.). I also noted that Gypsy Witch 34 Star, another highly positive card, is associated with the equally negative playing card 2 of Spades (separation, restriction, disagreements, incompatibility, resentment, etc.)

The spread discussion above is an excellent example of how indiscriminately mixing up divination systems (or “system jumping,” as the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards like to call it), can be a dicey way to go.

Take another look at the guidelines I offered near the top of this post.

When performing readings with the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards, pick your approach(es) and use your own discretion, keeping in mind that if you insist on applying everything you know about cartomancy from every single card system you have ever studied, you will surely wind up confusing yourself half to death (3 of Spades) and walking away (2 of Spades) from the spread, beating yourself up over your “inability” to read cards!

Blessings,

Mary Hawkins

Note: If you’ve missed my previous posts on the Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards, you can click on the links below or use the Gypsy Witch link under Categories in the side bar to your right.

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 1

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 2

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 3

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 4

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 5

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Part 6

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Meanings and Combinations: 24 Hand in Hand

Forensic Cartomancy: Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Offer Possible Clues to Gabriella Doolin Murder

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing Cards Meanings and Combinations: 44 The Broken Glass