My dear Caro pointed out to me that this one's "a little impenetrable" so here's the best explanation I can manage, which turns out to be longer than the actual story. I think Drama's getting to me.
First off, the title comes from the Art I gave Soliloquy when making him a Sidhe from Whitewolf's Changeling. (Wow. That was a lot of capitals.) Anyway, in doing so I decided to have him interested, at least somewhat, in divination. I think it's nifty, and it gives him something to do besides paperwork.
If anyone's interested in the boys as changelings, I'd be happy to natter on at great length.
The setting here is, obviously, Illusion's apartment (which is where the twins live after they leave home; there's so much of this story in my head that I'm not always sure what parts of it I've told, and to whom) shortly before they meet the wealthy Onanism, who will fund the theatre. At this point, the members are: Monologue, Soliloquy, Illusion, Tranquility, Delicacy, Cantata, and Blasphemy.
The spread here is essentially meaningless. I simply needed one, but couldn't find my book, so the placement and order are totally off. It doesn't matter too much, since Soli doesn't take it seriously himself, but I think the cross shape fits him.
A significator is, predictably, a card that signifies a person, place, or thing.
The High Priestess signifies Soliloquy in hidden influences mystery, enlightenment, and a caution not to reveal secrets. It is every man's perfect dream woman, or, in this case, very pretty boy, because it pleases me.
The Emperor means authority, leadership, and self-mastery. If following a woman, as this one pretty much does, it indicates a man close to "her." Interestingly, in reverse, it indicates emotional bondage to parents. This is Monologue's card.
The four of Wands means a haven or refuge, hence the theatre. Interestingly, as a four, it corresponds with the Emperor, Monologue, and, as a Wands card, deals with leadership, creativity and inspiration.
The Death means change, renewal, and the birth of new ideas and possibilities.
The inverted two of Swords is also change, renewed action, and the ability to make decision.
The upright three of Wands is the successful birth of an enterprise.
Pentacles have to do with money, so the four indicates possession and financial security, and the six means generosity and helping others, having to do with investors.
The Hermit signifies Onanism, obviously enough, though it actually means wisdom, maturity, and a meeting with one who will guide the seeker to his goals. In the future in a spread, it indicates that unselfish help will be offered and should be taken.