The Uncrossed Path Blog
Welcome to The Uncrossed Path Blog, where each post delves into the art and practice of cartomancy, focusing on traditional approaches to tarot, playing cards, and Lenormand, grounded no-nonsense divination. Here, you’ll find explorations of cartomantic techniques, interpretations grounded in cultural and philosophical insight, and discussions that emphasize clarity over mystique. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a discerning seeker, these articles offer a rigorous approach to understanding the cards, with an eye on truth rather than trend.
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A “Snake” In Their Garden - Lenormand Love Reading
Without matters of the heart, a fortuneteller’s profession might well become obsolete. Yet, the fundamental reason for visiting one remains consistent across all aspects of life: the desire for clarity and certainty. It’s important to note, however, that these two often diverge. Many who seek divinatory guidance crave certainty, but only when it aligns with their hopes and expectations. In essence, they are looking for reassurance to support the things they hold onto, even when it might be more liberating to gain clarity, accept reality, and let go.
New Work, New Path - A Lenormand Reading
A client just started a new job and is already unhappy with how things are going. He notices that everybody puts in a lot of extra hours which does not reflect efficiency. He was put into this new position to bring about some change in their operations but is afraid that he will be sucked into the overworking vortex that does not produce anything of value. He wanted to know if he would be able to beat down his path there and find a way to do satisfying work, if not for the entire team, then at least for himself.
Keeping a Relationship - A Gypsy Fortunetelling Cards Reading
Piatnik’s Gypsy Fortunetelling Cards have a rich and diverse history of practical use in Europe. It all began in the 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Empire, where they first appeared, alongside other similar oracle decks, under the name Aufschalgkarten, usually consisting of 32 cards. This coincides with the popularity of a reduced Piquet deck of 32 playing cards used for divination in Central Europe. But in contrast to Lenormand decks which relied on the comparison with the playing cards through the use of small insets, they are unnumbered and bear no references to other fortunetelling systems.
How Does It All Work?
I have been blessed to be surrounded by magic and divination ever since I can remember. That, of course, means that my first knowledge about fortune telling and magic was formed within the context of Folk Witchcraft practiced on the territory of Former Yugoslavia. One of my first memories concerns my mother and my grandmother reading fortunes from a coffee cup – their preferred method. My grandma did it full-on traditional style, while my mom still does it with a good dose of New Age stew. That’s why my coffee reading sessions with my mom mostly consist of her making grand narratives, me rolling my eyes, her telling me to fuck off, and then getting to the point. When she gets there, she is spot on, but she says she needs to trust her process which always brings her there. So who am I to say anything?
A Quest For a Loving Home
Many of us share a dream of coupling up and forming a loving home. But for a lot, it also remains rather unattainable. A client of mine wanted to know if she would finally find a partner who would be willing to settle down and spend the rest of his life with her. All previous relationships have ended without even an attempt to share a home and a living.