Help with Deity Dossier?
I did the wonderful Deity Dossier spread by @thiscrookedcrown a few days ago, and while I already have an idea who this entity could be, I would really appreciate a second opinion.
Thank you so much in advance!
Here are the cards I drew (plus some of my notes):
1. The Entity: The Emperor
This represents the spirit, deity, or being in question. The card can be drawn or selected, depending on if you know the nature of the spirit or a card that could represent them.
Leadership
Authority
Reason
Structure
Discipline
Masculine power
Maturity
Responsibility
Stubbornness
Protector
Experience
Knowledge
Confidence
Strength
Dominance
Father figure, boss, older brother, teacher, patriarch
Mind over heart, clear thinking
2. Their History: Temperance
These are past deeds or dealings the spirit has had with either other people or you that you should know about.
Balance
Moderation
Communication
Management of resources
Art
Healing
Testing the water
Patience
Two choices, two people, two sides of a conflict
3. Underlying Influences & Past Experiences: Four of Swords
Similar to Past, this represents influences that could be important to know. This may be an emotional thing rather than a past action. (Example: if previously betrayed by humans, a spirit is less likely to want to deal with humans.)
Inner reflection
Planning
Convalescence
Rest
Recovery
Solid foundations
Solitude
Self-care
Balance
Contemplation
Seclusion
Taking a break
4. Personality, Attitudes & Opinions: Four of Cups
General personality and/or how they think.
Depression
Self-indulgence
Denial
Turning inward
Moodiness
Lack of vision
Self-absorption
Escapism
Not seeing life's blessings and opportunities
Hiding
Discouraged, bored, dissatisfied, apathetic, unmotivated, weary
Having to find new motivation
Breaking the routine
5. Their Current Status: The Moon
Their current status. If a spirit is in trouble, this information would appear here.
Intuition
Deception
Imagination
Emotion
Fear
Illusion
Fantasy
Dreams
Genius
Artistic breakthrough
Confusion
Mystery
Subconscious
Uncertainty
Doubt
Losing your way
Darkness
Creativity
Magic
Inner wisdom
Lack of focus
Confusion
6. Their Health Overall: Page of Swords
The health of the spirit, deity, or being. (Example: A land spirit could be ill or ailing due to pollution.)
Vigilance
Diplomacy
Tact
Intellectual abilities
Talent
Youth
Messenger
Honesty
Truth
Integrity
Fresh outlook
Clarity
Cut to the problem
New phase in your life
New opportunity
Speaking up
Healing from past illness or injuries
Mental clarity to overcome challenges you face
7. Their Mental Health: Six of Pentacles
Their mental health or, possibly, their overall mood.
Generosity
Mentorship
Community giving
Hosting
Involvement
Charity
Sharing what you have with others
Needing help or offering it to others
Reaching out for help
8. What They Like To Do & Have Done For Them: Knight of Pentacles
This could be things they like to do for others, part of their sphere of influence, and/or things that could be used to connect with them or honor them. Think of this like hobbies or likes.
Patience
Long-term plans
Responsibilities
Slow progress
Financially conservative
Serious, dependable, experienced, mature
Parenthood
Love of animals
Financial success
Providing for others
9. Physical Manifestation: Four of Wands
Their physical health or how they could physically manifest. This is especially useful for finding out what deity is contacting you.
Happiness
Family
Unity
Blossoming
New life, new success
Prosperity
Celebration
Harmony
Engagement
Marriage, partnership
Completion of a project
Solidity, stability, security
Grounded
Resting
Recharging
Vacation
Peace
Radiant
Lively
Comforting
Confident
Joyful
Inviting, welcoming, sociable
10. What To Know: The Lovers
Things that are imperative for you to know. This could be used to see how working with this being could affect you in the future.
Love
Commitment
Partnership
Friendship
Attraction
Marriage
Unification
Communication
Trust
11. What To Avoid: King of Wands
Things that are imperative for you to avoid doing. Example: If a spirit hates blood, don’t give blood offerings. This could also be used to see how the spirit could negatively affect you in the future.
Power
Fire
Warmth
Charisma
Charm
Strength
Manipulation
Megalomania
Visionary
Rivalry
Spice
Popularity
Ambition
Greed
Selfishness
Tyranny
Being a bad leader
12. Positive Influences, Friends or Experiences: Six of Wands
What is helpful? What will help your relationship with them? This can be something that is not in the spirit or deity’s sphere of influence but still influences them. A deity might be one of fertility but their sibling could be a deity of war. That will somewhat play into how the spirit acts. Another example would be a spirit becoming powerful because a nearby coven is worshiping it.
Accomplishment
Recognition
Acknowledgement
Praise
Pride
Rewards
Being noticed
Achievements
Affirmation
13. Negative Influences, Enemies or Experiences: Five of Cups
Exactly as above, but the more negative side of things. What isn’t helping this spirit? What will not help your relationship with them? Do they feel used or not appreciated? The examples above also apply.
Negative thinking
Grief
Loss
Inclination to focus on the bad
Difficulty
Trouble letting go of the past
Former hardship, pain or heartbreak
14. Conscious Desires & Thoughts: The Hanged Man
What they want. This could be offerings or a general goal. This may be what they want from you. If they have an agenda they’ll admit to, it will be here.
Crossroads
Decisions
Potential growth
Discernment
Change
Letting go
Waiting
Sacrifice
15. Unconscious Desires & Thoughts: Nine of Cups
This is what they want but won’t admit to or what they don’t know they want. If they have a hidden agenda, it will be here.
Prosperity
Fulfillment
Good luck
Rewards
Bonuses and promotions
Happiness
Attainment of things they desire
Celebration
Wishes
Victory
16. Hopes: Nine of Swords
This can be a general list of hopes, a overall hope for the future, or what they hope to get from you.
Anxiety
Sleeplessness
Depression
Worry
Self-torment
Despair
Nightmares
Haunted
Guilt
Old wounds that have not healed
Stress
17. Fears: The Devil
This can be a general list of fears, what they fear for the future, or what they’re concerned about in regards to you or your life.
Bondage
Failure
Obsession
Addiction
Depression
Materialism
Lust
Illusion
Temptation
Constraints
Harmful attachments, bonds and impulses
Bad habits
Codependency
