You double check your phone calendar before getting out of your car. The entry reads 2:30 Tarot reading with Inez at 212 Forest street C7. Looking at the building it's a basic two story apartment building. Four apartments on the first floor and four on the second floor. Gathering by how the apartment number ended in 7 you [[Head up the stairs]].At the top of the stairs you glance to your right and see a door labeled C7. You take a moment to breath before noticing a doorbell you can ring. You hadn't ever had a Tarot reading before. You were stepping out of your comfort zone to be here. Maybe I should just head home you thought to yourself before shaking that thought away.
[[Ring doorbell ]] “Tea, please.”
Inez gets out a mug and starts making you a cup of tea. As she is doing this she starts asking you questions ab yourself. You tell her about how you are in college and work part time to afford your car payments. You even tell her about the clubs you have joined and all the new people you’ve met at these clubs.
Inez slips next to you on the couch and hands you the mug.
“I’m going to [[start the reading]] now. I’ll be using the zombie tarot deck instead of the usual [[Rider-Waite]] deck”
<a href="https://ibb.co/N7KGL1k"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/CWQSnJX/20190417-222258.jpg" alt="20190417-222258" border="0"></a>“Coffee, please.”
Inez gets out a mug and starts making you a cup of coffee. As she is doing this she starts asking you questions about yourself. You tell her about how you are in college and work part time to afford your car payments. You even tell her about the clubs you have joined and all the new people you’ve met at these clubs.
Inez slips next to you on the couch and hands you the mug.
“I’m going to [[start the reading]] now. I’ll be using the zombie tarot deck instead of the usual [[Rider-Waite]] deck.”
<a href="https://ibb.co/N7KGL1k"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/CWQSnJX/20190417-222258.jpg" alt="20190417-222258" border="0"></a>“Water, please.”
Inez gets out a cup and starts pouring a glass of water. As she is doing this she starts asking you questions about yourself. You tell her about how you are in college and work part time to afford your car payments. You even tell her about the clubs you have joined and all the new people you’ve met at these clubs.
Inez slips next to you on the couch and hands you the cup.
“I’m going to [[start the reading]] now. I’ll be using the zombie tarot deck instead of the usual [[Rider-Waite]] deck”
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The Rider-Waite first published in 1910 is the standard Engish deck when doing readings. In fact it's the deck you were picturing when you booked this reading.
[[tea]]
[[coffee]]
[[water]]After ringing the doorbell, the door opens. You are greeted by a woman in a t-shirt and yoga pants. Taking that in you realize she isn't dressed in a sterotypical peasant blouse and skirt with sandles like you thought she would be.
"You must be my 2:30, come in. I'm Inez by the way" She says as she ushers you in and to the [[couch]].
As you take a seat Inez walks to the kitchen.
"Would you like something to drink? I have [[tea]], [[coffee]], or [[water]]."<a href="https://gifyu.com/image/9S3Z"><img src="https://s2.gifyu.com/images/20190417_222703_1.md.gif" alt="20190417_222703_1.gif" border="0" /></a>
Grabing the box off the coffee table Inez opens it, takes the cards out, and starts shuffling them. She splits the deck into 3 piles.
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"I will be doing a [[past, present, future reading]] for you. I need to know what question you would like to ask the cards."
[[Love]]
[[Academics/Career]]The past, present, future reading consists of drawing three cards. In order of drawn one card represents the past, the next one present, and lastly future. This is one of the most basic readings you can do.
[[start the reading]]You tell Inez you want to know about your love life. You explain that you had been in one relationsip before. It was long distance, on and off for six years, and started when you were in high school. The relationship had ended due to a difference in directions you two were heading in life and that to be honest you were always communicating on his terms. Aside from that you had been on a few dates that didn't lead anywhere. Lately you had been chating to people on Tinder but it was leading nowhere.
For this question She has pulled [[Queen of Wands]], [[Five of Wands]], and [[The Star]].
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[[So now what?]] You tell Inez you want to know about academics and your career choice. You are starting to notice how a lot of your friends are changing their majors but you are so secure in what you want to do with your life. Maybe you rushed into things not exploring your options.
For this question she had pulled [[Ace of Wands]], [[The Moon]], and [[The Hierophant]].
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"Words associated with this card are caring, self-sacrifice, fiery" Inez says as she points to this card.
"It looks like in your past you had to start living for yourself and not for a partner. It wasn't an easy task to do so it led to a breakup."
Looking at the picture of the zombie nurse you realize how much the associated words fit the nurses you know. They are all women who became nurses to better themselves.
Now thinking about your ownself Inez's words rang true. You did end up leaving your last relationship to work on yourself. You wanted to starting doing things for you. And not for possibly maybe moving in together in the future.
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"The words associated with this card are quarrels, strife, and competition"
"Currently in your life love feels less like you're going to find a partner and more like you are competing with everyone."
You feel this in your soul. Dating apps have made you feel like you are in a game you can't win.
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"Words associated with this card are Recognition, Inspiration, and Achievements."
"This card is a part of the Major Arcana. To me the Major Arcana are the hey stop and really listen cards" Inez explains.
"In the future you will find a partner. You will find someone who will make time for you. They will love you for you."
You let out a sigh of relief. It's nice to hear to that your love life will work out in the end. And on top of that The cards very much think it will all work out.
[[So now what?]]
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"The words associated with this card are New Tasks, Motivation, and Energy."
Inez pauses before saying "In your past your idea for your major felt exciting and filled you with energy. You were willing to learn all the things surrounding the career you want."
Thinking to yourself you think back to all the books not needed for class you bought about topics relating to your major. You even recall all the times you've gone above and beyond because you love your major. Ahh how wide eyed and eager
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Inez pauses for second taking in how the card says Major Arcana on it.
"This a Major Arcana card. I think of these types of cards as hey listen up this is important" Inez says motioning to the words Major Arcana.
You think what could be so important now the cards need me to really pay attention?
"The words associated with this card are Deception, Secrets, and Intuition."
Oh no! What in my heart of hearts aren't I being truthful about?
"Maybe there is something else you would really like to be studying for a career" Inez says letting on you said your last thought aloud.
"But intuition says trust your gut that you are currently making the right choice for major and career path."
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"Oh another Major Arcana card for you" Inez exclaims.
"The words associated with this card are Truth, Advice, and Education."
You take a moment to think about how reporters like the one on the card are there to educate you on today's news.
"In your future the true purpose of your major and career goals will revel themselves. At that point your education will be worth it.
[[So now what?]]
Back to [[Academics/Career]] Inez picks up the deck adding the cards from the reading into it and shuffling it one last time.
"Before I let you go I want to leave you with a card to think about for today."
Inez finishes shuffling and pulls out a card from the top of the deck.
"The card is [[Nine of Hazards]]" she says as she places the card on the table.
She places the cards back in the box and folds her hands in her lap.
"Now I hope you got the answers you needed to hear and not what you wanted to hear from the cards."
As you stand up you tell her you did and thank her for taking time to do the reading.
Inez follows you to the door and let's you know you can always request anthother reading with her.
As you head down the stairs you think to yourself about how this reading will stick with you for the rest of the day.
[[The End]]<a href="https://ibb.co/FDLy6mN"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/DRHv4zs/20190418-145311.jpg" alt="20190418-145311" border="0"></a>
You take a moment to take in the picture on the card. You find it funny the picture is of people walking zombies on leashes outside a gorcery store.
"The words associated with this card are Prosperty, Independence, and Confidence."
"This is a card for you to think about."
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