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.

The set also includes: 2 prints of Pamela Colman Smith, one photo and one self-portrait, both 5” X 7” suitable for framing; six color postcards of artwork by Pamela Colman Smith; and Spread Sheet Guide. Everything is attractively packaged in a deluxe keepsake case.

The story of the artist of this most familiar of Tarot decks is seldom known. Pamela Colman Smith was an active member of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn- a founding movement of modern Western esotericism.  She brought with her a background in Swedenborgian mysticism, Jamaican folklore and theatrical design. It is generally believed that she proposed the unusual idea to fully illustrate each ‘pip’ card, and that she strongly influenced how each scene was depicted.
This concept set a standard for every deck published since.