A cartomancer learns as they read for others that he or she must initiate a certain code of behavior, a "Code Of Ethics". This is an honorable code that is used each time they lay hands on a deck of cards to read for anyone.
I have decided to adopt my teacher Linda's personal code.
♠♦♣♥ ACE ♥♣♦♠
I will keep in mind that when the ace is drawn, it shows new beginnings in each facet of ones life. I will never promise all new things are wonderful and good. I will try to always be realistic.
♠♦♣♥ TWO ♥♣♦♠
I will always show there are two sides to every issue. There is an up side and a down side. I will always try to weigh and balance my answer. I will not gloss over the down side, although I will not be deliberately unkind.
♠♦♣♥ THREE ♥♣♦♠
When I do not know the answer to a question or understand what the card is trying to tell me, I will not hesitate to say so and proceed to someone else’s work to gain knowledge. Three’s are growth & I shall endeavor to grow in learning my art.
♠♦♣♥ FOUR ♥♣♦♠♠
I will work towards structure in anything I do. I will keep in mind, that typically,the walls one builds can be breached with the right attitude. I will remember these are often times built and maintained for self preservation and can be very elaborate.
♠♦♣♥ FIVE ♥♣♦♠
I will acknowledge hardship and loss and knowing that I too feel these things and will not strike out in anger, hurting others when I hurt.
♠♦♣♥ SIX ♥♣♦♠
I will let go of the things that cause me pain, working to move ahead, rather than living in the past. I will reminisce and let go. I will also equate the situation presented by the card to some thing that might have taken place in my own life, therefore giving myself a better understanding of the emotions or feelings that are within the situation that stands before me.
♠♦♣♥ SEVEN ♥♣♦♠♠
I will look inside myself, seeing clearly and act upon what I see to grow and improve. I will face what ever obstacles are before me, asserting my own will.
♠♦♣♥ EIGHT ♥♣♦♠
I will work to be a good influence and share my knowledge, giving as well as taking. I will “know” where I am going before I get there. I will strive to be a reliable source, structuring all that I do to give purpose. I will be a tower within myself.
♠♦♣♥ NINE ♥♣♦♠
I will know when situations in my life are ending. I will understand that closure isthe only way to relinquish the past and prepare for the new things that will happen if I continue the path I am following. I know that the death of a situation can sometimes onlymake way for the new.
♠♦♣♥ TEN ♥♣♦♠
I will be open to new things that present themselves to me. I will use what I have learned in the past to reach a higher place within myself. I will improve on what I know, researching and learning all that I can. My education will be unending. I will be open to any opinion that appears realistic.
♠♦♣♥ PAGE & KNIGHT ♥♣♦♠
I will allow flexibility in my life. I will not be as rigid as I once was and will keep myself open to a better way, even if it makes me start at the bottom. I will smile as a child and start over, knowing that each thing I do is a learning experience.
♠♦♣♥ QUEEN ♥♣♦♠
I will hold carefully to correct ways and ideals, not allowing change where it may cause harm or disruption with others. I will work to be a nurturing figure and to become passionate when needed. I will gather the wounded to me and give comfort when justified.
♠♦♣♥ KING ♥♣♦♠
I will stand strong and firm. When needed to stand in judgment of others, I will be fair and impartial. I will be wise and give advice, freely, only if asked. Ask me your questions and I will give you honest answers. I will look at all angles and give my opinion. If you do not heed my advice, then I will no longer be involved.
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