30 Apr 2012
The board got it's own domain now (surprisingly cheap, by the way). And I plan to have more updates and threads, as soon as my exams end, which ought to be by the end of May. That is all.
22 Apr 2012
E-mail's open again. I hope that the delays won't be as long this time.
18 Apr 2012
Minor update: seeing as my inbox is overflowing, I am taking my e-mail down for the time being, since I don't have enough time to go through all th requests I get. Whoever has my e-mail, feel free to distribute it, but do keep in mind that I don't have much time lately.
9 Apr 2012
Major update: blog for my stuff, unrelated to reading, and the Libre Information Board, which will be strictly moderated against trolling. Hopefully we manage to make it into a standalone site where information flows in and out, and is easily accessible. Of course, that is assuming that this grows big enough.
Links are on the left.
3 Mar 2012
A minor update, I created another page with an explanation of the 'magic' workings I do for donors. It's not very much, but it's a goodwarning explanation of what to take into account before writing.
Behold within, and not above,
One star in sight!
12 Feb 2012
I did some minor updates to the site. Namely:
That's it, hopefully I will manage to run a couple of threads in the near future.
19 Jan 2012
I am now offering to do various magics for donors. My main work is still centered around tarot, but
I think that it is a good idea to have something more in place - all in all I am studying the occult, so why not put it to (preferably good) use?
More info on the Services page.
9 Jan 2012
So, after a small crisis I'm back. I won't do readings as often though.
The board got it's own domain now (surprisingly cheap, by the way). And I plan to have more updates and threads, as soon as my exams end, which ought to be by the end of May. That is all.
22 Apr 2012
E-mail's open again. I hope that the delays won't be as long this time.
18 Apr 2012
Minor update: seeing as my inbox is overflowing, I am taking my e-mail down for the time being, since I don't have enough time to go through all th requests I get. Whoever has my e-mail, feel free to distribute it, but do keep in mind that I don't have much time lately.
9 Apr 2012
Major update: blog for my stuff, unrelated to reading, and the Libre Information Board, which will be strictly moderated against trolling. Hopefully we manage to make it into a standalone site where information flows in and out, and is easily accessible. Of course, that is assuming that this grows big enough.
Links are on the left.
3 Mar 2012
A minor update, I created another page with an explanation of the 'magic' workings I do for donors. It's not very much, but it's a good
One star in sight!
12 Feb 2012
I did some minor updates to the site. Namely:
- I upgraded the Paypal account to accept CCs (lower left half of the Paypal page).
- I removed the link to the board, since I don't have enough time to take care of it.
- Fixed the FAQ a little bit, updated with some new knowledge I gained.
- Split the About page to About and Readings, for clarity.
- Some other, minor changes (almost 20 typos fixed!). Some still to be done.
That's it, hopefully I will manage to run a couple of threads in the near future.
19 Jan 2012
I am now offering to do various magics for donors. My main work is still centered around tarot, but
I think that it is a good idea to have something more in place - all in all I am studying the occult, so why not put it to (preferably good) use?
More info on the Services page.
9 Jan 2012
So, after a small crisis I'm back. I won't do readings as often though.
Currenty, I am not taking any cash for my tarot readings, and I think this is fine.
However, I am quitebrokelimited financially, and so I decided to start another service which I hope will benefit both the people and me.
I will therefore be doing a bonus service for donors, in the form of performing any magickal working which will be approved of by both parties.
Two rules:
Readings continue as always.
The e-mail is ask@phorkys.com
However, I am quite
I will therefore be doing a bonus service for donors, in the form of performing any magickal working which will be approved of by both parties.
Two rules:
- No curses or harming people, unless it benefits the harmed person.
- Loves spells only if allowed by the cards - being heartbroken is far from nice.
Readings continue as always.
The e-mail is ask@phorkys.com
How do I get the most out of a reading?
First of all, Tarot is best used for insight. What this implies is, the more I know about your situation, the more I can tell you about what you don't know (didn't tell me or whatever).
Future divination is possible, but not very accurate (say, up to two months is relatively reliable).
Almost any question about yourself and your progress
Decide by what you want to be evaluated in the reading. It's not hard, and it's the basis on which I build a reading.
Choice questions/ Should I?/ Which one?
If you want me to do that, list a few of your preferred choices.I've had people asking about professions many times, and I'm not going to spend the rest of my day figuring out which profession is best for you (which is not as simple as it seems - there are thousands of jobs).
Love/romance readings
The difference between love and romance: love is not necessarily physical - it is a state of mind (eg. platonic love).
Romance on the other hand, is based upon physical relations and emotions.
Soulmates?
I don't follow the concept on a daily basis, because the chances of bumping into one another are almost nil. No reason for me not to do a reading on that, though.
Which deck should I get?/ How do I get started?
I'm a Thoth person, but take whichever one you want. Remember to read lots, contemplate/meditate on the cards and practice.
When you do your readings, how much mental clarity do you have to have to do it?
There is no 'right' technique - some people need to ritualise the reading, while others can just spread the cards and read. I find that it mostly depends on your intuition and your connection with it.
In general, my mental "clarity" is none when beginning a reading, and it slowly rises with time.
Do you have any techniques of doing so?
Take a couple of deep breaths, sit down comfortably, and admit that even though you have no idea what you're talking about, you will say what you see in the cards, how they relate and interact.
Then spread them out and start reading, regardless of whether you think it's right or wrong. Since I am an inherently nervous person, I use a bit of beer to relax better.
Edit: used to use. In a weird turn of events, even a little gulp of beer seriously affects my ability to read. Therefore, I advise against it.
Do the birth and soul cards have a influence in the life of a person?
No. They describe it, but do not directly influence it.
Im really interested in learning how to read tarot cards. How should I go about doing it?
Get a deck, read the booklet that comes with it, and play around until you think you can understand what each card means. Then proceed to read.
Can you recommend me a few good books regarding Tarot?
Read ALL the books pertaining to the deck you have.
Then proceed to books pertaining to the Tarot as such, see how it relates to various other systems of thought - the Qabala, astrology, alchemy and mythology, among other things. Then read everything. Fantasy, poems, sci-fi, you name it, relating everything to the cards.
How long did it take you to learn how to use your tarot deck?
Not very long (bought my deck in march 2011), but admittedly I did study the occult for quite some time before getting it.
Are there other decks apart from Thoth?
Yes, too many to count. The most prominent ones are the Waite deck, and the Marseilles deck.
How do you decide on which one to use?
I didn't. It chose me. Or so I would like to believe. I'm not entirely sure on how one would go about choosing one, either.
But more seriously, I just decided I wanted a deck one day. After two weeks of struggling with the idea I gave in, and I went out and bought it.
Would it be possible to do readings on yourself with them or is it not advised?
Of course you can do readings for yourself.
It is important to note however, that unless you are able to detach yourself from the interpretation, you will most probably twist the meanings of the cards in a way that will support your view of the world.
First of all, Tarot is best used for insight. What this implies is, the more I know about your situation, the more I can tell you about what you don't know (didn't tell me or whatever).
Future divination is possible, but not very accurate (say, up to two months is relatively reliable).
Almost any question about yourself and your progress
Decide by what you want to be evaluated in the reading. It's not hard, and it's the basis on which I build a reading.
Choice questions/ Should I?/ Which one?
If you want me to do that, list a few of your preferred choices.I've had people asking about professions many times, and I'm not going to spend the rest of my day figuring out which profession is best for you (which is not as simple as it seems - there are thousands of jobs).
Love/romance readings
The difference between love and romance: love is not necessarily physical - it is a state of mind (eg. platonic love).
Romance on the other hand, is based upon physical relations and emotions.
Soulmates?
I don't follow the concept on a daily basis, because the chances of bumping into one another are almost nil. No reason for me not to do a reading on that, though.
Which deck should I get?/ How do I get started?
I'm a Thoth person, but take whichever one you want. Remember to read lots, contemplate/meditate on the cards and practice.
When you do your readings, how much mental clarity do you have to have to do it?
There is no 'right' technique - some people need to ritualise the reading, while others can just spread the cards and read. I find that it mostly depends on your intuition and your connection with it.
In general, my mental "clarity" is none when beginning a reading, and it slowly rises with time.
Do you have any techniques of doing so?
Take a couple of deep breaths, sit down comfortably, and admit that even though you have no idea what you're talking about, you will say what you see in the cards, how they relate and interact.
Then spread them out and start reading, regardless of whether you think it's right or wrong. Since I am an inherently nervous person, I use a bit of beer to relax better.
Edit: used to use. In a weird turn of events, even a little gulp of beer seriously affects my ability to read. Therefore, I advise against it.
Do the birth and soul cards have a influence in the life of a person?
No. They describe it, but do not directly influence it.
Im really interested in learning how to read tarot cards. How should I go about doing it?
Get a deck, read the booklet that comes with it, and play around until you think you can understand what each card means. Then proceed to read.
Can you recommend me a few good books regarding Tarot?
Read ALL the books pertaining to the deck you have.
Then proceed to books pertaining to the Tarot as such, see how it relates to various other systems of thought - the Qabala, astrology, alchemy and mythology, among other things. Then read everything. Fantasy, poems, sci-fi, you name it, relating everything to the cards.
How long did it take you to learn how to use your tarot deck?
Not very long (bought my deck in march 2011), but admittedly I did study the occult for quite some time before getting it.
Are there other decks apart from Thoth?
Yes, too many to count. The most prominent ones are the Waite deck, and the Marseilles deck.
How do you decide on which one to use?
I didn't. It chose me. Or so I would like to believe. I'm not entirely sure on how one would go about choosing one, either.
But more seriously, I just decided I wanted a deck one day. After two weeks of struggling with the idea I gave in, and I went out and bought it.
Would it be possible to do readings on yourself with them or is it not advised?
Of course you can do readings for yourself.
It is important to note however, that unless you are able to detach yourself from the interpretation, you will most probably twist the meanings of the cards in a way that will support your view of the world.
Short story, in points:
- I'm 21 years old, of Slavic descent.
- I have a rather poor background, currently studying, aiming for a degree in Psychology.
- I am fascinated by all things occult since I can remember.
- I bought my first Tarot deck in March 2011, under the influence of a seemingly random impulse.
- In October 2011 I began reading for people on 4chan's /x/, to my amazement getting positive feedback.
- After that, I spent countless hours reading for people, perfecting my simple, linear spread.
- I created this site, offering to read for people for free, taking the occasional donation.
- In the meantime, I'm studying the occult further, trying to get better and better in this.
- Skype: phorkys.com
- E-mail: phorkys@phorkys.com
The e-mail readings:
The /x/ readings:
Done on /x/ on 4chan. It's an 18+ site, I take no responsibility for it's content.
- I need your question and any details you think are important.
- I read using a modified first operation of the Opening of the Key spread.
- If you want a photo of the spread, do state so in your e-mail.
- I give insight, which means that I predict events based on the current situation.
- I'm not clairvoyant.
- I assume you're a: [straight man, straight woman, bi man, bi woman, gay, lesbian] in this order (so that it fits what you're asking me), unless you state otherwise.
The /x/ readings:
Done on /x/ on 4chan. It's an 18+ site, I take no responsibility for it's content.
- I try to answer all querents, however if I need to go, I will state so in a post.
- The readings are done quickly, focusing only on the stronger cards of the spreads.
The 'magic' workings:
I believe that a short explanation is in order, since I have gotten quite a few e-mails with requests which would bring less happiness than expected. To avoid this, I want to make some simple things clear:
I believe that a short explanation is in order, since I have gotten quite a few e-mails with requests which would bring less happiness than expected. To avoid this, I want to make some simple things clear:
- It is irrelevant what the nature of the work I do is.
- The work I do is not irreversible, however taking back something cast already takes much more effort than casting something new.
- In general, an average working takes from two weeks to a month, depending on my time and request.
- The results are gradual - the more time I spend on a given working, the stronger it becomes.
- I try to keep the time I'm working on a given object reasonable - if a donated amount allows, I will make more time for it, however don't expect to be able to afford my full attention.
- Having said this, it's important to keep in mind the implications of any given working - should it be, for example, a love spell, two people will be bound, and a feeling of love will arise. That's all I can do - the rest is up to the seeker, so if he does not put effort into the cause, and the love dies, he shall be bound and suffering, for he took on a task which he failed to complete.
- The 'bond' which I mention is one that amplifies the feelings of the bound people. In essence, if one feels love, the other will harmonize with it more quickly. Same applies with all other feelings. I refuse to create any other bond, unless the circumstances are appropriate (e.g. somebody dying).
- Another thing to note is that I can not guarantee that it will work. I am on the other side of the planet (regardless of where you are), and the amount of factors involved may be overwhelming. It's also the reason why I do these as a 'bonus' instead of providing these as a service.