M. Jacqueline Murray - 16 Dec

Gypsy Oracle Cards

A Handbook for Interpreting the Sibilla della Zingara

Deluxe Edition

M. Jacqueline Murray

The information provided in this book including any tips or recommendations are meant to inspire the reader. The information provided is based on the authors experience and has been carefully considered prior to inclusion. Nevertheless, no guarantee can be granted nor is anything in this book a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal or financial consultation. The author does not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor for personal or material damage or financial losses.

The illustrations in this book are taken from the following deck of cards:

GYPSY ORACLE CARDS Lo Scarabeo s.r.l. Italy

ISBN 978-8883957857

Permission to use the illustrations from the cards has been given by Lo Scarabeo s.r.l. Italy

2017 M. Jacqueline Murray

All rights reserved.

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For my husband Mike who inspires me

to take leaps beyond what I think I can

do because he is there to catch me.

And for my yogi, psychic, astrologer

friend Jennifer who encouraged me to

develop my psychic gifts and gave me

the Gypsy Oracle Deck that set me on

the path to writing this book. Thank you

for sharing your insights and experience

that enriched my understanding of the

cards and the service of interpreting

their meanings for others.

A special thank you to Puka for helping

it all come together so perfectly.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The traditions of card reading as a means of providing answers to lifes questions are centuries old. There are numerous decks to choose from for cartomancy including tarot, Lenormand, sybille or oracle style decks. The card deck discussed in this book is the Sibilla della Zingara or Gypsy Oracle Deck which is widely believed to be an evolution of a Lenormand style deck.

I write this book respectful of the traditions and origins of the cards but with a modern vision for the card meanings and interpretation. The most significant difference is that I have broadened the meanings of the cards to be more gender neutral. The traditional gender roles represented in the cards put unrealistic restraints on the readers ability to interpret todays life situations. For example, a Doctor or Scholar is not necessarily a male person as depicted on the card, but rather a person who has the attributes or plays the role of a doctor or scholar. That doesnt mean that a card never represents a male or female person in a reading, but rather it doesnt limit the interpretation to one gender or the other.

My goal in writing this book is to share my understanding of these cards and how to interpret them but I want to emphasize that the most important voice to listen to when doing a reading is your inner voice. Whether you believe that voice is divine in origin, guided by spirits, a channeling of energy or your own intuition and experience, it takes practice to tap into this source of knowledge. I dont believe the cards have magical powers, rather, they are a vehicle to tap into this source to provide insights into the situation or question being asked.

I am often asked if the cards can predict the future. I dont believe that they can because I dont believe what will happen is predetermined. The cards provide guidance; offering suggestions, warnings, encouragement, and advice. With this added insight into the situation, people and circumstances surrounding them, the inquirer can use the information to make the decisions that will shape their own future.

Card Interpretations

Each card in the Gypsy Oracle deck has its own unique meaning. This section explains these meanings including a description of the symbolism of the card image, guidance for interpretation of the card in the straight orientation (that is when the card image is right side up) and reversed (when the card image is upside down).

Also included are suggested interpretations of the card as it might be read in a cross spread. A description of the cross spread and other commonly used layouts are included in the Card Spread section of this book.

While researching this book, I found the original Italian title for each card. In many cases, the current title is the same, however, there are certain cards where the meaning could be interpreted quite differently if influenced by the original Italian word. For instance, the card Despair was previously titled Gelosia meaning jealousy. I have found it helpful to consider the Italian title in those cases where it broadens the card meaning as it provides an additional dimension for interpretation.

For card readers that work with different types of card decks, I have included a section correlating each card with other card systems. The fifty two Gypsy Oracle Cards can be represented by playing card with numbers (Ace, Two, Three, etc. through King) and suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades). Playing card suits, known as French suits, correspond to the Italian suits that are used for most Tarot cards (cups, coins, clubs and swords). The most similar card deck to the Gypsy Oracle Cards is the Vera Sibilla. For each card I have also included the definition of the corresponding Vera Sibilla card.

The descriptions also include numbers and dates that have been historically associated with these cards. The numbers have appeared in earlier versions of the cards but are not in the design of the current printing of this deck. For cards with numbers listed, the first number is for the card in the straight position and the second is if the card is reversed. I dont use the numbers or dates for my readings, however, others who have gifts in the areas of astrology or numerology may find insight in the numbers and dates.

Although the cards have individual meanings, the interpretation of the cards in a spread requires an understanding of how adjacent or associated cards will influence the interpretation. It would be impossible to list every possible combination but I have included examples or general guidelines for how the meaning of a single card is influenced by the others that appear in the same reading.

Cheerfulness

Original Italian title: Allegria meaning joy

This card is full of favorable meanings for the inquirer. The name is synonymous with joy and happiness.

a social event, reception, wedding or baby shower, celebration

a need to get out more and enjoy yourself, a spree

good mood that affects all aspects of life

SYMBOLS: This card bears a drawing of a man and two women, three people, the perfect number and complete. The surroundings are opulent, the figures well dressed and refined, suggesting good fortune and wealth. The geometry of the figures forms a triangle, a symbol of divine perfection, the Trinity, which suggests hope, fertility and luck. The toast with the wine is obvious which suggests an accomplishment or event to celebrate. The wine could also indicate putting bad experiences in the past (wine symbolizing forgetfulness or neglect). It is a sign of good news, successful developments or projects, unexpected victories in every field, or moments of celebration and revelry.