Rites of Passage Spread

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It's In The Cards!

Divide your deck into its component parts:

Trumps
Court Cards
Aces

Pip Cards

1. Trumps, the spiritual

1        4

                2        3

Card # 1. What is transitioned.
Card # 4. The goal of this stage of life.
Card # 2. What is left behind.
Card # 3. What needs to be husbanded.

2. Court Cards, the impact on the family; the community

1    2    3    4

Card # 1. Who will benefit from the transition.
Card # 2. Who will be disadvantaged by the transition.
Card # 3. The guardian of the transition: the master of ceremonies.
Card # 4. The guide after the ceremony.

3. Aces, the new beginning

Deal one ace:

Will the emphasis in this transition and the following stage of life be physical, emotional, intellectual or dedicated to action.

 

4. Pips, the Compass Rose; navigational aides and directional signs

1
2
3
4

Card # 1. The necessary focus of the transition.
Card #2. What to be wary of, adapt or alter.
Card # 3. What to postpone, adapt or alter.
Card # 4. What must be overcome or unified to reach the next rite of passage.

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