I did a quickie one-card reading before work this morning, asking what I could expect for the weekend. I anticipate a busy day at work, followed by a family dinner with a visiting relative from out-of-state. My house is getting replacement siding for damage from the winter (yes, it took that long), which I’m hoping will be done today. This morning started off with a short argument with my partner, which we worked out. So there are a few things going on right now, and it’s worth knowing what to expect!
I cut the deck to the Ace of Cups.
Lo Scarabeo Tarot: Ace and Two of Cups
What’s that, you say? If I only drew one card, why are there two depicted here? I’m glad you asked!
One possible technique to explore a card’s energy — it’s presence in your life — is to consider it in its natural sequence. In this case, the Ace of Cups is naturally followed by the 2 of Cups.
Had I gotten The Empress I’d be considering The Emperor as the following card. The end of a sequence can “loop around” to the beginning, to a King would be followed by an Ace, and The World is succeeded by The Fool.
So my question was about what to expect in general for the weekend, and I got the Ace of Cups. Overall, a time of loving, caring, family and the potential for emotional growth. If I allow this energy into my life, I can expect strengthened relationships, particularly the one with my partner. This would seem to be a reminder to act with love and gratitude this weekend and I will experience the 2 of Cups.
This technique is even more appropriate when looking for advice, in that you can anticipate where one card might lead you should you heed it’s suggestion. Or ignore it, depending on the card and question asked. My question is rather general, but it’s the only one I had this morning.
If you try this technique, or already use it, let me know in the comments.
Everybody have an Ace of Cups weekend! 😀
Jase on Cards 
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September 23, 2011 at 11:08 am
kali
hi Jason,
This seems an interesting technique..I would be very interesting to see how your weekend turns on after this reading
have a great day
September 25, 2011 at 8:07 pm
My life in Tarot
Yes, I would interested to see how the weekends turns for you as well. I like the technique – I usually use a random three card draw, but this may work better for general questions!
September 26, 2011 at 9:18 am
Marina
I like this technique you shared! I am always pleased when a sequence of cards naturally appears in a reading, because more than any other thing it gives you a feel of ‘continuation’, of something that is developing in the right way (or walking backwards, if the sequence is from a higher-to-lower number).
This technique you used has a similar effect, and it’s a wonderful way to study the sequence of the cards in a Tarot deck, in my opinion!
September 26, 2011 at 6:38 pm
andybc
Hello Jason. I have never seen this technique, but will definitely try it and let you know. Thank you once more for an informative post.
October 13, 2011 at 9:18 am
wytche
Yes I’ve used that technique and it’s a very good one. Nice to see that it makes sense to someone else and I wasn’t leading myself astray 🙂 I like this because sometimes I find a fuller reading for myself can seem convoluted and this gets straight to the point. Thank you for sharing it.
October 30, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Rohini
What happens if you draw a reversed card? What follows? The next one or the previous?
Thanks
November 3, 2011 at 6:24 am
Jason
Hi Rohini,
That’s a good question. So good that I will give it it’s own post! Thanks for asking, and check out the next post for an answer. 🙂
November 3, 2011 at 7:02 am
Jason
Thanks all for the comments and positive words about this technique.
As for the weekend, it was very pleasant. I mentioned the visiting relatives — well, it was my aunt and uncle from Hawaii. I had never met my aunt, and don’t often see my uncle. I enjoyed spending time with the family who were present; and especially enjoyed my aunt’s personality, which I can honestly describe as warm and gracious. So I believe these cards focused in on the connecting (and new connection) with my aunt and uncle.
There wasn’t anything else notable that popped up that weekend.