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The Necronomicon Tarot is a beautifully illustrated deck based on H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. The artwork for this deck was created by Anne Stokes under the direction of Donald Tyson to fit in with his novels which are an expansion of and homage to Lovecraft’s mythos. As such, the artwork of this deck has very little in common with the more traditional decks.
Although this deck is accurate when the cards are read with the traditional meanings, they do (as with every deck) have their own unique way of speaking, and I have enjoyed learning their language.
This deck is published through Llewellyn, but don’t let that put you off. It does mean that the bag that comes with the deck is a bit flimsy, and the book is well printed, but not as informative as you might hope for if this is your first deck.
As this deck does tie into the Cthulhu Mythos, I recommend a good knowledge of both tarot and the mythos to really get the most from working with this deck.

Question:
In a few months,
I will be moving away to start a completely new life in a different city.
Trouble is, I'm terrified!
Will things go as smoothly as they can do?
Thank you x 

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Cards drawn in the Pentagram spread
(read as drawn anticlockwise from the top point one):
Card 1, top point : Three of Wands;
Card 2, bottom left : The Hierophant reversed
Card 3, top right : The Emperor reversed
Card 4, top left : Four of Cups
Card 5, bottom right : The Wheel Of Fortune

Interpretation:

Card One, representing the question,  suggests that, although the path ahead of you is new and somewhat daunting, you do have a very clear picture of your situation and of all of the posibilities that could arise at any moment over the next few months.

Card Two, representing the past, suggests that you have done everything possible to ensure your move goes smoothly and have personally looked into every detail so that every decision is made from your own understanding, and not from the guess-work of others. This puts you in the strongest position possible at this point because there is nothing hidden from you.

Card Three, representing the forces working in this situation,  implies that there will be stressful and confusing times, but it looks like the easily overcome obstacles of having a lot on your plate. Small things like allowing a little extra time for more important issues should see you through any complications.

Card Four, representing your feelings,  is a card of decision-making and uncertainty. It suggests that you want someone else to step in and make choices for you because you are unsure of your ability to make the best choices. This card would ask you to listen to your own mind and heart. The advice of others is always worth considering, but it is also worth remembering that anyone not directly involved in a situation has nothing to gain or lose and may not give their full attention to the advice you seek.

Card Five, representing the answer to your question,  is an encouraging card and indicates good fortune and happiness. It implies that, although things will not be perfectly smooth, the effort you put in will be worth it, and will pay off.

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Question: 
Hi there! I'm currently involved in a project at work,
and was wondering if you could give me an inckling
if I'm going to end up changing direction in my career,
and if it will be with the same company?
A pretty hard question I know, so thanks in advance!
Rob.

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Your result:
Hexagram 46- Sheng, 'Pushing Upward'.
Moving line:in the fourth and the sixth place


PUSHING UPWARD has supreme success.
One must see the great man.
Fear not.
Departure toward the south
Brings good fortune.

Hexagram 50- Ting, 'The Cauldron'
THE CAULDRON. Supreme good fortune.
Success.

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Interpretation:
Your current project is certain to be successful. you are showing yourself to be competent adaptable, easy to work with, and in tune with the brief. Your professional skills are equal to the task, and external circumstances ensure that your efforts will be rewarded. Your lack of arrogance and application have recommended you to your superiors. However, do not let your modesty prevent you from directly engaging with those those higher up in the chain of command. You must go to see authoritative people. If you marshal the courage to do this, and heed of the advice of ‘The Great Man’, You will surely advance. This may, indeed, involve a change of path. Do not fear this.
The second hexagram derives from changing lines in the first hexagram in the fourth and the sixth place (reading upwards). NOTE: these lines are important!
Six in the fourth place means:

The king offers him Mount Ch’i. Good fortune. No blame.

Your success in this project will lead to an offer to join a circle of powerful and influential people. This will enhance your reputation and bring fame. You will be involved in an important and worthwhile project.
Six at the top means:

Pushing upward in darkness. It furthers one To be unremittingly persevering.

Keep Your Head! Don’t let your new found success lead you into blind, gratuitous ambition. Success can turn your head. Remember what got you there in the first place. Keep true to your self, and the virtues of application, conscientiousness, and pride in your work, and you’ll get to where you need to be with your head and heart intact.

The Cauldron (‘Ting’) suggests the providing of nourishment, especially in a ritualised and spiritual context. The ‘Ting’ serves in offering sacrifice to God. This suggests that your new position will work out supremely well, and put you in touch with broader and higher values that will enhance your understanding of the world.Your progression to a more exalted position should be accompanied by a restraint of the ego in the service of the work, and an adherence to what is right and true.

Question:
when will i have my first child

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What a question for us!

We wondered whether it was a ‘How many fingers am I holding up?’ kind of question. We spent some time deliberating over it, and then it took a while to figure out a spread that would address it intelligently. To simplifiy things we reframed your question to become ‘Will I have a child in the next 18 months?’ We hope you’re pleased with the result.

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Cards drawn in a custom spread:

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Yes or no- The Moon
Circumstances behind result- King of Swords (reversed)
What would improve the situation- The World
Future outcome- 5 of Swords

Wildcard- (date or season) 3 of Wands

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Interpretation:

The first card is the right way up, indicating a Yes answer to the question- ‘Will I have a child in the next 18 months?’ (The Moon can indicate an underlying error or deception at the point of the question, but for our purpose we will take it in good faith.) Your fertility is not, or is no longer, in question.

The card contributing to this result is principally seen as a clever man who is prone to being over- authoritarian. In his dark moments this is a character who wouldn’t think twice about bending you to his will, simply because he finds it hard to imagine other people’s feelings. By having a child, would you be escaping from this situation, or are you making yourself more vulnerable to it? He could be an unsympathetic doctor, or, in the case of a fostered/adopted child, he would represent the state, which may have hindered the arrangement.

You can improve your situation by keeping a firm grip on reality. You may feel hemmed in by your physical circumstances, but it is possible to take control of them. Sort out your money, your housing, your physical fitness and make good use of the material means at your disposal. Get ready to start all over again- this is a blessing.

Your future outcome holds a warning- someone is getting away with something at another’s expense- in the short term. If you suspect anyone of disloyalty your suspicions are correct. Or you may be the one to feel desperate enough to cut your losses and make off with what you can. We must all do what we need to in order to survive, but we mustn’t do it lightly. Whoever’s pride is hurt will rearm and grow stronger.

And finally that Wildcard: a birth in the spring- (March- April), a flourishing enterprise, a child with the world at his feet. Enjoy!

In summary, this spread indicates that your success is assured in the long term, but the best outcome requires that you are willing to make some big changes in your life,  and a painful honesty about the motivations of everyone involved.

Question:
can u tell me my future for the next 12 months

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Cards drawn in the Annual spread:
January -  April : Three of Wands;
May - August : Eight of Swords
September - December : Knight of Wands
Additional card : The Magician

Interpretation:

January -  April

An idea or project, the seeds of which may have been sewn in the previous year, is beginning to grow.  You are now waiting patiently for your effort to be rewarded and your project to come into fruition.

May – August

Around the middle of the year, the tension caused by of all this waiting may make you feel as though you are mentally “losing balance”.  However, the creative spirit which has been nurturing your ideas can help you to keep your grip.  Keeping this in mind will cradle any fall.

September – December

With Autumn comes a sudden urge to escape the stresses of the Summer.  Although others may see your decisions as rash or impulsive, you will be sure to salvage a small cutting from the branches of the idea/project from the year’s 1st quarter and take this with you.  A much greater creative energy will follow you on your sudden journey and although this may mean re-starting your plans, you will be better equipped in the new year to nurture your project more fully.

Additional card : The Magician

The start of the next year sees you at a creative peak.  Very much at the beginning of a new phase but all the more powerful and with much greater potential.

Question:
Hello,
Just Wondering If You can See anything of Significance In My Near Future.
Thanks For Your Time

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Cards drawn in the 'Crossroads' spread:
Immediate past; present; future- Zombie(XII); 
Guedeh La Flambeau (3F); Yemaya (9E)
The Visible world- Madame La Lune (9W)
The Invisible World- Oriate (AE)

Interpretation:

In a nut shell- there’s plenty coming up in your very near future!

It is probably sweeping in already. You spent some time in the past waiting around for it, pruning yourself, soul searching and sacrificing. Not letting yourself be content with the everyday pleasures of your immediate environment.

Suddenly it’s happening and about to happen and it’ll take your breath away. If there is a man involved as a partner or manager, he can be trusted.

The ‘it’ is an opportunity that pulls you out from your chrysalid state into the world and all the seductive joys therein. An opportunity to produce, with a lover or a creative partner, something beautiful and longlasting. It will feel like magic, but actually you did the work for it. You are much more interested in, and capable of, wielding power than appears on the surface- and the time is absolutely right. You will blaze through the ordinariness of regular life and bring into it something delightful and most likely profitable as a result. The 9 card has a very special extra meaning- the card of a wish come true.

Overall a great spread for sex, business and other creative projects that require total involvement and dedication.