The following reading provides a beautiful example of the incredible validity and accuracy of the Sibilla cards, and how this magnificent deck can precisely hone in on the theme of a question. I had originally posted an image of this spread on my Facebook page: Art of Cartomancy, and received requests for more information on how I interpreted the reading. So here is my detailed breakdown…
I drew these cards for a friend who was worried about a visit from her villainous mother-in-law. Her husband’s mother was coming in from out of town, and motivated by a well-meaning sense of obligation, my friend had extended an invitation to the older woman to stay in her home rather than take a hotel room as was her usual custom. Now my friend was in a panic that she would be forced to host and entertain the dreaded woman for an entire week.
I suggested that we ask the Sibilla cards if the mother-in-law would decide to accept the ill-conceived invitation, or if she would opt for a hotel room. The chatty Sibilla cards are particularly good at getting down to the nitty gritty of an awkward situation. I shuffled the deck while focusing on the core question, “Where will her mother-in-law stay when she comes into town this week?” Then I drew seven cards for the traditional Septenary Spread.
I always look first for the theme of the question to be reflected in the cards. I was pleased to see Donna di Servizio (the Serving Woman) appear in the heart position of the reading because she represents a maid, and provides a good initial testimony that the mother-in-law will choose to stay in a hotel.
The next thing I look at are the pillars of the reading because the answer to the question will sometimes be summarized by these three cards: the first, the fourth, and the seventh. The first card, Casa (the House), could refer to my friend’s home, but in combination with Donna di Servizio it usually refers to a restaurant where you can find serving staff, or a hotel where you can find maid service. Casa is mirrored by Sacerdote (the Priest) which represents authority. The combination suggests a lodging that is run by an official organization, such as a corporation. The pillars provide me further testimony for a hotel stay.
Finally I look at the card trios, beginning with the middle three cards which carry the greatest significance. Dottore (the Doctor) with Donna di Servizio can represent a nurse, but that doesn’t make sense within the context of the question. What stood out to me was the image of a woman in bed, and the significance that the reading was about sleeping arrangements. The Sibilla can be wonderfully symbolic in that way. Everything in life can be represented by one or more of the cards. Messaggiero (the Messenger) refers to a document or written communication– perhaps a hotel reservation?
The first trio provides the premise for the question. Casa with La Riunione (the Meeting) refers to a family reunion. The mother-in-law is coming into town to visit her son. Dottore shows that she will need a place to sleep while she is in town.
Finally, Messaggiero along with Denaro (Money) usually refers to a payment. Denaro reversed would specifically indicate a payment made rather than received. Sacerdote in harmony with Casa would represent the hotel. The woman will end up paying for her accommodations. Yay!
I advised my friend not to worry. The Sibilla very clearly and quite obviously shows that the mother-in-law will decline her invitation and choose to stay in a hotel during her visit. And so it proved to be. The mother-in-law went directly from the airport to a hotel, and no mention was ever made of my friend’s invitation to host her.
Reading La Vera Sibilla 