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pundantic · 01-15-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

[COLOR=#25b6ff]It seemed Renée was getting many different variations on the answer she was looking for, but at least the students seemed to be getting the basic idea down. "Yes, Miss Hollingberry, the significator can represent an idea of the present, what is being looked for," she replied, before glancing at Evelyn. "And it could very easily be considered the prologue to the story. But it could also be explained as the entire story.In fact, as so many of you have said," in one way or another, " the significator represents the person asking the question. It could also represent the question itself, although several of the other cards address that as well, in the Celtic cross spread at least. And I'm specifying that it represents the one asking the question, because in many cases when you are doing a reading, you might be doing it for someone other than yourself. And in that case, the significator, when used, would represent the person you're helping," she continued, before glancing at the few who had addressed how the significator was chosen. That was another story altogether, really, but she ran her fingers along the deck she'd placed on her desk again before addressing the class again. "Significators can be chosen in a few ways. You could simply choose a card you feel represents yourself, given its meanings and such, which commonly involves the Magician or High Priestess, or any of the court cards. You could let the deck choose, by shuffling and seeing what card ends up on the top of the deck. That often gives more insight as to what question is being asked. Or, in the case of doing a reading for someone else, you could let them go through the cards and pick one, which can also elaborate on the other cards representing personal ideas of self. Of course, none of these are relevant, exactly, if you're doing a reading and choose not to use a significator, but it's always interesting to find out." She smiled. In a way, that was what Treyen had been attempting, in his own angry way, to do to herself. It was just too bad that wasn't how it worked.

But then she looked out at the class again with a grin. "How many of you think you would be able to do a reading now? Of course, given a way to interpret the cards you end up with." She wasn't about to expect them all to go in blindly, or even do perfect readings the first time around. But she imagined they could have some fun with it. "There should be enough sets of cards on the shelves for everyone, although I'd recommend pairing up. That way you could maybe learn some things about your classmates," she added. Besides, while she could cast a duplicating charm on the cards to create more sets, that could lessen the inherent magic in the decks. "Feel free to use any spread you'd like, as well, although I'd recommend either the one we discussed in class, or a simple one like the three-card spread. And keep in mind, I'll still be here to answer questions, so don't be afraid." Although she was thinking about doing a reading of her own, still curious about those she knew were in the room without revealing themselves. The students came first.

ooc: As explained, you guys feel free to RP doing readings for yourselves or for a partner. Use the link for card meanings, or your own if you'd rather. Obviously, decide what cards appear on your own (unless you literally have a deck in front of you, which would be kind of awesome but unexpected.) and have fun with this. I'll be around occasionally to check on things, answer questions when I can, and Professor Bishop is always technically there watching you.

Selina got up from the small three person round table and went over and grabbed a pair of cards. She sat down back and her table and looked up at Elektra and Violet. Pulling out the cards she set them on the table and asked, "Okay who wants to go first?"

01-15-2011, 12:52 PM	#319 (permalink)
pundantic MO Moke Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winterfell Posts: 8,763 Hogwarts RPG Name: Gideon Emerson Slytherin Seventh Year x4	Who Am I? Ern's 2460FUN Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger [COLOR=#25b6ff]It seemed Renée was getting many different variations on the answer she was looking for, but at least the students seemed to be getting the basic idea down. "Yes, Miss Hollingberry, the significator can represent an idea of the present, what is being looked for," she replied, before glancing at Evelyn. "And it could very easily be considered the prologue to the story. But it could also be explained as the entire story.In fact, as so many of you have said," in one way or another, " the significator represents the person asking the question. It could also represent the question itself, although several of the other cards address that as well, in the Celtic cross spread at least. And I'm specifying that it represents the one asking the question, because in many cases when you are doing a reading, you might be doing it for someone other than yourself. And in that case, the significator, when used, would represent the person you're helping," she continued, before glancing at the few who had addressed how the significator was chosen. That was another story altogether, really, but she ran her fingers along the deck she'd placed on her desk again before addressing the class again. "Significators can be chosen in a few ways. You could simply choose a card you feel represents yourself, given its meanings and such, which commonly involves the Magician or High Priestess, or any of the court cards. You could let the deck choose, by shuffling and seeing what card ends up on the top of the deck. That often gives more insight as to what question is being asked. Or, in the case of doing a reading for someone else, you could let them go through the cards and pick one, which can also elaborate on the other cards representing personal ideas of self. Of course, none of these are relevant, exactly, if you're doing a reading and choose not to use a significator, but it's always interesting to find out." She smiled. In a way, that was what Treyen had been attempting, in his own angry way, to do to herself. It was just too bad that wasn't how it worked. But then she looked out at the class again with a grin. "How many of you think you would be able to do a reading now? Of course, given a way to interpret the cards you end up with." She wasn't about to expect them all to go in blindly, or even do perfect readings the first time around. But she imagined they could have some fun with it. "There should be enough sets of cards on the shelves for everyone, although I'd recommend pairing up. That way you could maybe learn some things about your classmates," she added. Besides, while she could cast a duplicating charm on the cards to create more sets, that could lessen the inherent magic in the decks. "Feel free to use any spread you'd like, as well, although I'd recommend either the one we discussed in class, or a simple one like the three-card spread. And keep in mind, I'll still be here to answer questions, so don't be afraid." Although she was thinking about doing a reading of her own, still curious about those she knew were in the room without revealing themselves. The students came first. ooc: As explained, you guys feel free to RP doing readings for yourselves or for a partner. Use the link for card meanings, or your own if you'd rather. Obviously, decide what cards appear on your own (unless you literally have a deck in front of you, which would be kind of awesome but unexpected.) and have fun with this. I'll be around occasionally to check on things, answer questions when I can, and Professor Bishop is always technically there watching you. Selina got up from the small three person round table and went over and grabbed a pair of cards. She sat down back and her table and looked up at Elektra and Violet. Pulling out the cards she set them on the table and asked, "Okay who wants to go first?" __________________