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Post by emmanuelle on Sept 25, 2006 20:35:38 GMT -5
"A card reading." She dug her hands into her pockets, jiggling the change inside them.
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Post by Isabela on Sept 25, 2006 22:07:01 GMT -5
Isabela nodded. "Alright, I'll have to know a couple of things first. Would you like a general reading on a specific thing in your life, a reading answering a question in your life, or a reading between you and another person?" she asked as she cleared the table of the reading she'd done for Wolfsbain and began shuffling her cards for this reading.
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Post by emmanuelle on Sept 27, 2006 1:30:20 GMT -5
Emmanuelle though for a moment, a little confused. "Specific, really specific. Kind of all three." She hadn't ever gotten a reading done before and she wasn't really sure of what she wanted.
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Post by Isabela on Sept 27, 2006 12:35:04 GMT -5
She smiled and nodded. "Alright..." she said nodding. She figured a general past present future reading was just what the girl needed. That should move things along considerably.
"Two more items of busniess. One, it'll be ten cents for the reading. Two, what would you like to focus your reading on? Love, wealth, power, mental capacity, or... just a simple overall life reading?" Once she knew these things she could probably begin.
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Post by emmanuelle on Sept 27, 2006 19:14:16 GMT -5
Emmanuelle nodded as she took the ten cents out of her pocket in advance. "Overall."
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Post by Isabela on Sept 28, 2006 23:21:05 GMT -5
Before she did anything else Isabela took the dime of the table to clear it completely. She then looked through her deck of cards and she pulled out the ten of clubs. “During this reading, this card will represent you,” she explained with a smile. “That does not mean that it represents you completely, simply for this reading, and simply for the next few minutes.” As she explained all that she had been shuffling cards. When she felt that everything was in its proper place she set the cards down on the table, so the reading could begin.
She laid down one row of three, then a card beside that row, but about half way down. She then laid down another row of three, and once again she set down a card beside that row, also half way down. She laid down one last row of three, and then placed the remaining cards aside. Except for the 10 of clubs which was now in the exact middle and covered by a card, were face down. “This row here, the top one, is past, the middle one here is present, and the bottom here is future. These cards to the side here, the one on top represents the transition from the past to the present, and the lower one here is the present to the future,” as she spoke she pointed to each row and card as she spoke about them. Now she would start turning cards over and performing the reading.
First was the card farthest to the left in the ‘past’ row. “This card opposed you in the past,” she said as she turned it over. She revealed a 2 of Clubs. “This is this Simplicity card, also known as the Circle,” though she had never understood why it was called the circle. “It could mean that things were too simple in the past, or things appeared simple, and they were not, which would be a downfall. She wasn’t certain, but she was trying to guide her thinking in figuring out what the cards meant to her. After all Isabela couldn’t read minds, only hope to interoperate the future.
She pointed to the middle card in the first row. “This card affected you in the past, be it positively or negatively,” she explained as she turned over the 4 of Clubs. “This is the Responsibility card. So, probably, I’m guessing, you were responsible for something in the past, and some how it has affected your present.” But, once again, she didn’t know if what she was responsible for was a good thing, or a bad thing.
“This card assisted you in the past,” which meant that it was helpful to her. She turned the card over to show, “the Queen of Diamonds. It could either mean a woman of Material wealth or it could mean Vanity.” She smiled a little at the girl. Quite the interesting reading so far, so she continued forward.
Next was the card that was between the past and the present. “This means the transition from the past, to the recent present.” She turned the card over to show the Queen of Clubs. “This could either mean a woman of power or it could mean Vulnerability,” she stated. She wondered if she had been vulnerable lately. She decided not to try and analyze someone else’s reading, and just continue with the reading.
She moved on to row two, the present. “This card opposes you at the present time,” she said as she pointed to the card that was on the far side of the middle row. She turned the card over to reveal the 7 of spades. “This card means humiliation,” she said. She hoped that the girl hadn’t been humiliated recently. She moved on rather quickly from that one.
The next card was the card that was covering the 10 of clubs which was currently being used to represent her. “This card, on top of the 10 is affecting you at the present time,” she said. She turned the card over showing the Queen of Clubs. “This either means a Woman of mental capacity or, it could mean Equilibrium. Equilibrium is the balance of all things, having an even amount of good and bad, and all other opposing things,” she explained. She hoped that would help.
“The last card in the present is assisting you at the current time.” She pointed to the final card in the middle row before she turned it over to show Emmanuelle the 2 of Hearts. Isabela liked this card. “This is the card of involvement, also called the lovers card,” she said smiling to her. She couldn’t help it. Seeing this card come up was always interesting. It usually meant there was someone in their life that they were in love with. But since most people wouldn’t admit something that personal to a gypsy she moved on quickly, as she often did.
“This card,” she said pointing to the card half way between the second and third row, “represents the transition between present and future.” She turned the card over then to show the King of Spades. “This could mean one of two things. It could mean a man of great power for one. It could also mean Victory.” She liked this card to, especially when paired with the Lovers card. It was always a good sign.
She however, still had a future to predict so she moved onto the third row. “This,” she said pointing to the first card in the third row, “will oppose you in the future.” She turned it over to show the 3 of Clubs. “This card means comprehension. However, because it is opposing you it maybe that you will fail to understand something correctly or perhaps someone else will misunderstand. Just a couple of suggestions,” she said. After all, this wasn’t her future.
She moved onto the middle card in the third row. “This card will affect you in the future,” she said as she turned over the Ace of Spades. “This card means power. So, it well may be that you will gain some power in the future, or possibly lose it.” After all since it was affecting her, it could be positive or negative.
Only one card left. “And this card will assist you in the future,” she said as she turned the Ace of Clubs face up. “This is the card of Spirituality.” Maybe she should go to church more often? Isabela didn’t know what this card implied, or what it meant exactly. She would leave the interpretation up to Emmanuelle.
The card reading was now complete. Isabela gazed down at the reading set up. “Any questions?”
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Post by emmanuelle on Sept 29, 2006 17:45:22 GMT -5
Emmanuelle stared at the cards blankly. She wemt over her reading in her head.
Simplicity. It was true that there was once a time that Emmanuelle thought everything in her life had gone very smoothly. She thought nothing could ever go wrong and yet, it did go wrong--in the worst possible way.
Responsibility. This reading puzzled her. She hadn't had many responsibilities in her past that she could think of, but that didn't mean she didn't have any. She just couldn't think of any at the time.
Vanity. This hit the nail on the head. In the past Emmanuelle was considered to be very vain. What was even more ironic was that her nickname used to be Vanity.
Humiliation. When was she ever not humiliated. It seemed like almost everything she did, she would end up feeling really low or stupid about it later on.
Equilibrium. That was perfect for right now. Mainly with her old life. Things had finally started to look up and it seemed like life was getting back to normal, when Coop returned. His returning had thrown everything off in her life and she could only think about his safety. It was a mix of peace and tranquility.
Love. If only he knew. As much as she tried to deny it, Emmanuelle was head over hills in love. When the card was read it sadly came to her attention that the guy she loved could never love her back.
King of Spades. One person popped into her head, Coop. He had once been one of the most powerful people in all Brooklyn. Could this mean that Coop was going to rise again and if so, would she be at his side?
Understanding. Emmanuelle had a hard time understanding many things that went on. In some cases she was very gulible and believed everything would turn out good and that certain things could never happen...
Spirituality. Emmanuelle use to be very spiritual. Maybe this was a sign for her to be back in the church.
Emmanuelle sighed, contemplating her results. She looked up at the woman in front of her and shook her head. It had made her curious and she wanted to find out more, but she didn't know the right questions to ask. She needed to find Coop and see what he was up to. She thanked the lady with a nod and walked out the exit.
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Post by muder on Sept 29, 2006 21:18:11 GMT -5
Murder was waiting outside, smoking a cigarette. She looked completely destroyed. Her lip was split, and a dark bruise spread from her nose to her eyes. She looked like a strange raccoon. Her face was swollen, and she limped a bit, shifting her weight from side to side as she waited for Isabela to be ready for her.
She needed her damn fortune read. And it better be good.
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Post by Isabela on Sept 30, 2006 0:13:14 GMT -5
It seemed that Isabela had been getting a lot of business recently. But she wasn't going to explain. As Emmanuelle left Isabela cleared the cards and put them back into her deck as she started shuffling them once more. She stood and walked towards the door to take a look out side, cards still in her hand. As she left the tent she saw Miss Murder. She took one look at her, and noticed she looked a total mess. "Oh, my dear, are you alright?" she asked as she hurried over to her to see if she was okay.
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Post by muder on Sept 30, 2006 10:25:52 GMT -5
Murder waved the gypsy off. "I'm fine." She kept the cigarette between her lips. "Just need a reading. An overall one focusing on a relationship with a young man. I am unsure of his relationship to me." Her dark green eyes were hard, clearly telling Isabela to drop the subject on her injuries. She limped into the tent and sat down in a free chair, frustrated at her current situation.
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Post by Isabela on Sept 30, 2006 17:05:00 GMT -5
Isabela nodded. Poor girl looked like she'd fallen down ten flights of stairs climbed back up only to fall again. But she understood the look completely and made no reference to it again. Isabela could do that reading. That meant there needed to be two people involved. "First of all, the reading will be... five cents," she said looking at the girl Her usual cost was ten, but she had to admit, she felt a little badly for the girl. Five would be just fine. "Second, what kind of relationship is it?" she asked. "One of power with one having it over the other, material items be it gain or loss, emotional love hate or other wise, or more of a mental, and possibly just general friends?" she asked. That would be all she needed to know for the reading before she could begin. The rest Murder had already told her.
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Post by muder on Sept 30, 2006 17:09:59 GMT -5
Murder shrugged and pulled out a 10 cent piece. "...just keep it. I don't need charity." She wasn't saying it in a bad way, just a matter of fact manner. Everyone needed money. She wasn't going to gyp the woman.
"Its...mental and emotional I believe. Not sure though." She took a drag off the cigarette.
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Post by Isabela on Sept 30, 2006 17:15:29 GMT -5
She took the ten cents without protest, and said, "Thank you," with a small smile. Isabela nodded slightly. "Well, I have to know to be able to perform the reading correctly. What if I did you in an emotional way and him in a more mental way, would that work alright?" she asked hopefully. She was trying to be supportive.
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Post by muder on Sept 30, 2006 17:18:21 GMT -5
Murder sighed. "Look. Both emotional then." She rubbed her forehead a bit, avoiding her nose. Her voice sounded abit nasally to her...but that would make sense. "Emotional, please."
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Post by Isabela on Sept 30, 2006 17:42:50 GMT -5
Isabella nodded, that she could handle. She looked through her deck and found the ten of hearts and placed it on the left side of the table. Then she found the Jack of hearts and placed it on the right. As she continued to shuffle she said, "For this reading specifically the Ten of Hearts is going to represent you, and the Jack of clubs will represent him," she explained. "This varies from reading to reading, so this is just for now."
She shuffled the cards a few more times and when she thought they were just how she wanted them she started by taking three cards and placing it to the right top, right beside, and right below the ten of hearts. She then took three more and placed them to the left and above, directly to the left of and to the left and blow the Jack of hearts. She then took one final card and placed it in the middle of the reading. "As I go I'll explain what each card represents, and what each card means," she said as she smiled. "Also, remember this is a relationship reading, so think of everything on an emotional level, as oposed to thinking materialistic, mental connections, or power." She wanted to make sure that that was clear, and then she was ready to begin.
She stared with the card to the right and above the ten of hearts. "This card affected you, in the past," she said. She then turned over the seven of diamonds. "It means Futility. "That means of no importance... or futile," she explained. The poor girl. Only one card in and already Isabela wasn't liking this reading. Not a good sign.
The next card was directly to the right of the ten of hearts. "This card is affecting you at the present time." She turned over the card to show the Jack of clubs. "This could mean two things," she said. "One it could mean a man of mental capacity, or perhaps it means Shame." Isabela glanced at the girl for a moment before she went back to the reading. She was feeling worse and worse by the second.
"This card," the one to the right and below the ten of hearts, "will affect you in the future," she said before she turned over the four of diamonds. "This means Chairty." She explained to her. "You may be giving charity to others in the future, or perhaps they'll be giving it to you. And it may be more than material gain," she reminded her.
Now she moved over to the cards that were to the left of the Jack of hearts, the young man's. "The first card," the one directly to the left and above the Jack, "affected him in the past." She turned it over to reveal the King of Hearts. "This could either be a man of great emotion, be the emotion positive or negative, or it could also mean Self-Distruction." She looked at Murder for a second, letting the girl take it in before she moved on.
The card directly to the left of the Jack of Hearts was next. "This one represents what is currently affecting the young man," she said. She then turned the card over to show the eight of Spades. "This card represents Loss. This could mean loss of a person, be it physically, or relationship wise, or it could also mean they lost something very dear to them, be it object, human, or perhaps something abstract," by which she was thinking pride, or dignity.
The next card was directly to the left and below the Jack of hearts. "This one represents what will aftect him in the future." She here turned over this card and found the two of clubs. "This card means Simplicity. It is also called the circle. It could mean that things could get simpler for him in the future, perhaps better..." she was feeling optomistic, so she hoped that was the case.
"This last card," she said pointing to the one in the middle. "It's the resolution card, it shows how everything may turn out in the end for the two of you," she said. She turned over the card to find the ten of spades. She sighed a little, she didn't like this. "It means Defeat," she said a bit sadly. She wasn't going to go into detail on this one.
She slowly looked from the last card to the girl sitting infront of her. She would leave the cards as they were, incase she had any questions
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