THE

FORTUNE-TELLER’S
JOURNAL

by Twelve of Hearts Cartomancy

The Fortune Teller’s Journal
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Introduction
As a fortune teller, I use playing cards to perform readings. But I also use the
same playing cards to get insight into my own life and inner self. What I’m
sharing with you is my actual method of journaling, which has brought me so
many insights over the years.
Although the meanings are different from the predictive ones used in
Your Future Is In The Cards, using the cards frequently for your own readings
is not only helpful but wise. It will help you…
connect to your cards and to yourself
understand the broader meaning of the cards
look on the bright side of each card
provide advice to questioners when needed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is journaling?
Journaling is simply personal writing that records your thoughts, emotions,
experiences and observations. It is a space where you can express yourself
freely and perhaps discover something new.

How does this process work?

Shuffle the cards (any way you’d like) while focusing on a journaling
prompt – the unfinished sentences. Select a card. Use the action
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phrase associated with the card to complete the sentence. Ponder .
Journal your insights. Here’s an example:

I am learning to…
Card Chosen: 2 of Clubs = be patient
I am learning to be patient.

So, your completed sentence is I am learning to be patient. Now the real work
begins. Ponder the sentence and journal your insights.

What if the prompt has three parts? Do I choose 3 cards at once?

Yes, most of the prompts require you to choose more than one card so you can
synthesize the meanings. It’s a good idea to choose all three cards at the same
time.

What if I can’t make sense of the action phrase? Each action phrase is in
present tense so occasionally you’ll come to a prompt that requires you to
work with it in the past or future tense or some other way. Just keep the same
basic meaning of the action phrase but word it in a way that it will make
sense for the prompt. Here’s an example:

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My strengths are…
Card Chosen: 2 of Clubs = be patient
Card Chosen: 10 of Hearts = spend more time with my family
Card Chosen: 4 of Diamonds = live within my means
My strengths are being patient, spending time with family and living within
my means.

What if you chose the same cards for weakness? This would show you have
trouble with these actions.

My weaknesses are…
Card Chosen: 2 of Clubs = be patient
Card Chosen: 10 of Hearts = spend more time with my family
Card Chosen: 4 of Diamonds = live within my means
My weaknesses are patience, not spending more time with family, and my
inability to live within my means.

What you need

A standard deck of playing cards (keep only one Joker in the deck)
A notebook/journal to record your readings. Included is space to
record your insights but you may need more room.

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 The ability to dis-cover or shed layers of yourself; dis-comfort means
you’re onto something important
Discernment – trusting your own inner authority about the truth of
your readings

Before you begin…

Prepare to write or type your responses so you can review them later
Find a quiet place
Take a few deep breaths to calm and center yourself
Don’t second guess yourself…your first response is usually best

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CARD PHRASES

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CLUBS
Ace Clubs – start a new project
2 Clubs – be patient
3 Clubs – say what’s on my mind
4 Clubs - rest
5 Clubs – be active and exercise
6 Clubs – lead, motivate and inspire
7 Clubs – stand up for myself
8 Clubs - travel
9 Clubs – complete unfinished projects
10 Clubs – delegate when I'm overwhelmed
Jack Clubs - make a departure
Queen Clubs - host a party
King Clubs - be a better manager

HEARTS
Ace Hearts – love myself
2 Hearts – find common ground
3 Hearts – socialize more
4 Hearts – commit to something or someone
5 Hearts – have fun
6 Hearts - forgive
7 Hearts - daydream
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8 Hearts – find happiness on new horizons
9 Hearts – make my wishes come true
10 Hearts – spend more time with family
Jack Hearts - be romantic
Queen Hearts - use intuition
King Hearts - offer counsel to someone in need

DIAMONDS
Ace Diamonds – live simply
2 Diamonds – share more (time, energy, money)
3 Diamonds – take one day at a time
4 Diamonds – live within my means
5 Diamonds – take a gamble
6 Diamonds – use the law of attraction
7 Diamonds - invest
8 Diamonds – reinvent myself
9 Diamonds – be all that I can be
10 Diamonds – feel wealthy even if I’m not
Jack Diamonds - ask for help
Queen Diamonds - offer support and assistance
King Diamonds - take ownership

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SPADES
Ace Spades – seize the day
2 Spades – communicate better
3 Spades – end unhealthy relationships
4 Spades – repair what’s broken (heart, friendship, car, etc.)
5 Spades – kiss and make up
6 Spades – release emotional baggage
7 Spades – get clarity
8 Spades – feel powerful
9 Spades – move through grief
10 Spades – see the light at the end of the tunnel
Jack Spades – be a peacemaker
Queen Spades - release bitterness and resentment
King Spades - make a decision

JOKER - do something completely unexpected

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PROMPTS

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I value…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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I am learning to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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My strengths are…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My weaknesses are…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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I want to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

I need to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

I must…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

I deserve to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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This week, I resolve to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

This month, I resolve to…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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This year, I resolve to…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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If I didn’t care what others thought of me, I would…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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The advice I give but don’t take is to…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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I get frustrated when I can’t…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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I get anxious when I can’t…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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I get sad when I can’t…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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I become fearful when I can’t…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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To have healthier relationships, I must…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

To be financially prosperous, I must…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________

To achieve my goals, I must…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________

To enjoy better health, I must…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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Recipe for Success
Achieving my ideal _____________________________, requires…
A large heaping of…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
A spoonful of…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Stir in…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Add only a pinch of…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Bake until I…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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I used to be someone who could…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Now, I’m someone who can…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
And, I’m becoming someone who will…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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I am motivated by opportunities to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
But I feel stuck in situations that force me to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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My life would be easier if I spent more time…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
…and less time…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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I have successfully achieved…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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My perfect career is one where I…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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The Most Important Person
The most important person in my life (___________________________)…
Most Important Person
Showed me how to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Motivated me to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
Created an opportunity to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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One Year, One Month, One Day
If I had only one year to live, I would…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________

If I had only one month to live, I would….

Card Chosen:________________________________________________

If I had only one day to live, I would…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________

My Insights:
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My life purpose is to…
Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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I would like to be remembered as a person who…

Card Chosen:________________________________________________
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My Insights:
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EXAMPLES

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This year, I resolve to…
Card Chosen: 3 of Hearts = socialize more
Card Chosen: 8 of Spades = feel powerful
Card Chosen: 7 of Hearts = daydream
This year, I resolve to socialize more, feel powerful, and daydream.

I have been very isolated lately spending too much time at the computer so
the first card makes perfect sense. I also know I have to work on feeling more
in control of my life (8 ). The really neat synchronicity with the last card is
one of my actual resolutions this year is to daydream more!
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I am motivated by opportunities to…

Card Chosen: Jack of Hearts = be romantic
But I feel stuck in situations that force me to…
Card Chosen: 7 of Diamonds = invest
I am motivated by opportunities to be romantic. But I feel stuck in situations
that force me to invest.

Hmmm, I’m not quite sure what being romantic means in this situation. So,
just contrasting the suits (Hearts-Diamonds) I can see that I am motivated by
opportunities to be a free spirit but I feel stuck in situations that demand

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stability. That makes sense. Also, the word romantic in the dictionary means
“imbued with or dominated with idealism.” NOW it all makes sense. This has
been a life-long struggle. I love to create new ideas and follow them wherever
they lead but I must summon all of my inner strength to invest the time and
energy to seeing them through to completion.
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The advice I give but don’t take is to…

Card Chosen: 2 of Spades = communicate better
Card Chosen: 5 of Spades = kiss and make up
The advice I give but don’t take is to communicate better and kiss and make
up.

Ouch! This stings a little but it’s true…it’s very difficult for me to let bygones
be bygones when I’ve been in a conflict with someone.
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You can also create your own journaling questions. Here’s an example:
I've had problems with jaw clenching and bruxism for at least 3 years to my
knowledge. I became consciously aware of the clenching at least 2 years ago
when I was working at a job where I constantly had to "swallow my words."
But I'm not at that job anymore and the clenching seems to be getting worse.

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What’s my best course of action?
Card Chosen: 3 of Clubs = say what’s on my mind
My best course of action is to say what’s on my mind.

Wow...what synchronicity getting this card. I realize the body-mind connection

between the jaw/mouth and speaking.

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