Reader Privileges & Obligations
nagasiva
50041001 viii om
#> As readers of Tarot, it is our privilege and obligation
#> to interpret what we 'see' to others....
as I typically only read for myself, it is also my benefit. :> when I'm
doing a reading for others, however, my relation with them is usually
as a guide to doing their *own* readings/reflections. as such, since I
have little connection other than the tenuous whisps of cyberspatial
bypassing, I usually withhold my guesses and instead attempt to create
with my words the fabric of potential significance the layout seems to
imply to me, minus my interpretation that I'd provide for myself with
all the bells and whistles. that is, while it is my privilege to be
able to facilitate the interpretation of another, it is not my
obligation in my activities, and I tend to think that such an
'obligation' would run counter to my vow of humility (extending
too far beyond my knowledge or intuitive capacity to be relied upon).
#> but in doing so, let us give our clients options rather than
#> obstacles
when I'm reading for myself I try to apprehend the differentiation
between obstacle and option, and clearly interpret *each* of these.
I don't avoid what appear to be clear roadblocks, or pretend that
they are 'merely options'. I see how true the reflection appears,
and then attempt to understand it in the context of my life.
# For me, and for the moment, I see our privilege and obligation as to
# assist the querent in seeing themselves in the symbols, for themselves,
in my case, to see a reflection in the symbols which become apparent
during the course of the reading, yes. I like to think of the various
divinatory devices as 'The Invisible Mirror'.
# and to help them see both the larger pattern and the range of
# possibilities available, and in relation to a stated personal
# potentiality also seen by the querent in the cards.
wonderfully-put, thanks.
there are those who believe that one should not do readings for
oneself, only for others. the bias presumed inherent to such auto-
reflective activities are supposed too intense to clearly see
beyond. while this is probably true for some of us, a number of
us may have problems seeing beyond our own contexts or acutely
applying the symbolism and configuration of the pages of the
Book of Thoth to the lives of others. that said, when it comes
to the limitations of authority and knowledge, these are, for me,
the boundaries I have to watch most closely. unless I am very
well acquainted with the person for whom I'm reading, I can only
do very vague reflections for others and generally require their
participation to fill in the 'blanks' (in their minds, or, if
they are comfortable, sharing it with me for deeper insight).
my privilege generally extends to being very familiar with the
Atus. my obligation is one which fits neatly into my vows, and
describes the aims of my authority as grounded and humble,
encouraging of questions, challenge, and re-interpretation.
nagasiva