I know this wasn't the question, but what my brain chose to offer me was a reading for Solveig. I hope some of this might be wrong in a useful, "no, of course not, it must mean this" kind of way.
"The Signifier: 2 of Pentacles, showing a woman on a tightrope, holding a pentacle in each hand. "Balance or focus."
Solvieg
"Situation Surrounding You: King of Swords, reversed. Cruel and crafty, untrustworthy, crafty pig-headed."
Rolf
"Recent past: 7 of Wands, showing a man standing on a hill, with wands pointed at him from the foreground. Being prepared for whatever comes, you've picked your high ground. Forces are arrayed against you, but you operate from a position of strength."
Smart, brave, hard-working, loves her daughter, is one of the good guys so she can have friends instead of minions, fish will talk to her.
"Bridge or barrier: Ace of Swords. Shows a sword, surrounded by flowered garlands, but the sword pierces through them. Attainment of power or goals. insight/mental/mind, "cutting through the crap."
Yes, swords as bridge or barrier, what's weeds and what's flower, what is the crap? Do grown-ups talk to fish? Do grown-ups talk to stuffed hippos?
"Near Future: Page of Wands. She stands holding a tall wand with a crystal at the top, emitting rays. Firecrackers at her belt. Harnessing available energy."
This is her daughter. Who gets to harness her energy?
"Root: 5 of Pentacles. Shows a ragged man in the snow, facing away from a stained glass window (the five pentacles are in the stained glass). Another hooded woman lies huddled in the snow under the window. Not taking help available, turning away, choosing to step outside, do it my way."
This is Jack deciding not to do what Rolf does. So what is he going to do instead?
"Goal: 6 of swords, reversed. Shows a man in a boat with swords in it, floating without his guidance into a cave. Trip to higher consciousness is advised. Reversed it means you have doubts about obtaining your goal. I asked her, "Doubts about achieving it or doubts about wanting to achieve it? "Excellent question," she replied"
She wants to do what it takes to break the spell on her daughter, but does she want magic to stay in her life? Does she want to become the kind of person who talks to fish? Once you admit you can hear them do they ever shut up?
"How you see yourself: Chariot. Balance again. About not driving (the driver is holding a lyre rather than the reins). He is focused on his art, rather than the journey, driven at high speed. This felt like another balance card, and the feeling of being slightly out of control. Interestingly enough, it was the only major arcana card in the entire reading."
This is the meta card, she shouldn't know she's in a book; but at the same time, even though she's the one person who wants a happy ending more than you do, it's not her job to help you; it's her job to be honest and tell you "I don't care how much easier it would make the plot, I wouldn't do that."
"How others see you: 8 of swords, reversed. This is a scary looking card, with a bound blindfolded woman surrounded by cards, but since it's reversed, the meaning is respite from fear, new beginnings, freedom, release. A very hopeful meaning."
Has she been scared of looking weird in public? She's going to have to free herself from that at least.
"Hopes and fears: 10 of cups. Happy family, surrounded by abundance. Home, joy, familial bliss, contentment of heart, peace, respect from others."
In some small part of her could this also be a fear?
Outcome: 6 of pentacles, reversed. Shows a man holding a scale, with hands reaching out to him. Reversed, it means unstable finances, frustrated plans, jealousy can cause harm.
How many sick days does she have? What's it going to do to her career if she has to take any of them? Is Jack going to get away with things she can't, or thinks she couldn't so won't try?
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Not what you asked for
Date: 2005-03-29 06:09 am (UTC)"The Signifier: 2 of Pentacles, showing a woman on a tightrope, holding a pentacle in each hand. "Balance or focus."
Solvieg
"Situation Surrounding You: King of Swords, reversed. Cruel and crafty, untrustworthy, crafty pig-headed."
Rolf
"Recent past: 7 of Wands, showing a man standing on a hill, with wands pointed at him from the foreground. Being prepared for whatever comes, you've picked your high ground. Forces are arrayed against you, but you operate from a position of strength."
Smart, brave, hard-working, loves her daughter, is one of the good guys so she can have friends instead of minions, fish will talk to her.
"Bridge or barrier: Ace of Swords. Shows a sword, surrounded by flowered garlands, but the sword pierces through them. Attainment of power or goals. insight/mental/mind, "cutting through the crap."
Yes, swords as bridge or barrier, what's weeds and what's flower, what is the crap? Do grown-ups talk to fish? Do grown-ups talk to stuffed hippos?
"Near Future: Page of Wands. She stands holding a tall wand with a crystal at the top, emitting rays. Firecrackers at her belt. Harnessing available energy."
This is her daughter. Who gets to harness her energy?
"Root: 5 of Pentacles. Shows a ragged man in the snow, facing away from a stained glass window (the five pentacles are in the stained glass). Another hooded woman lies huddled in the snow under the window. Not taking help available, turning away, choosing to step outside, do it my way."
This is Jack deciding not to do what Rolf does. So what is he going to do instead?
"Goal: 6 of swords, reversed. Shows a man in a boat with swords in it, floating without his guidance into a cave. Trip to higher consciousness is advised. Reversed it means you have doubts about obtaining your goal. I asked her, "Doubts about achieving it or doubts about wanting to achieve it? "Excellent question," she replied"
She wants to do what it takes to break the spell on her daughter, but does she want magic to stay in her life? Does she want to become the kind of person who talks to fish? Once you admit you can hear them do they ever shut up?
"How you see yourself: Chariot. Balance again. About not driving (the driver is holding a lyre rather than the reins). He is focused on his art, rather than the journey, driven at high speed. This felt like another balance card, and the feeling of being slightly out of control. Interestingly enough, it was the only major arcana card in the entire reading."
This is the meta card, she shouldn't know she's in a book; but at the same time, even though she's the one person who wants a happy ending more than you do, it's not her job to help you; it's her job to be honest and tell you "I don't care how much easier it would make the plot, I wouldn't do that."
"How others see you: 8 of swords, reversed. This is a scary looking card, with a bound blindfolded woman surrounded by cards, but since it's reversed, the meaning is respite from fear, new beginnings, freedom, release. A very hopeful meaning."
Has she been scared of looking weird in public? She's going to have to free herself from that at least.
"Hopes and fears: 10 of cups. Happy family, surrounded by abundance. Home, joy, familial bliss, contentment of heart, peace, respect from others."
In some small part of her could this also be a fear?
Outcome: 6 of pentacles, reversed. Shows a man holding a scale, with hands reaching out to him. Reversed, it means unstable finances, frustrated plans, jealousy can cause harm.
How many sick days does she have? What's it going to do to her career if she has to take any of them? Is Jack going to get away with things she can't, or thinks she couldn't so won't try?