The Stockholm Octavo

The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann is a work of historical fiction, which is a kind of book I like to read for fun. The fact that a tarot reading features prominently in the plot is something that drew my attention.

The plot that the story revolves around is the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden, which is something I knew nothing about prior to reading this book. So for those of you who enjoy a murder mystery or historical fiction, this is a fascinating read.

 

 

However, the main reason I am writing about this is because the reading that is part of the plot in this book is a unique method that involves an 8 card spread. Whether someone else thought it up or the author did, the Octavo is a brilliant spread that does indeed enlighten us.

During my 40 plus years of reading cards, I have made up spreads, and then subsequently found that some other tarot author has one of those in their book. As you know from having a reading with me, the spread that I have been using for the last few years is unique, and so is the Octavo.

In the book, the author describes it this way. “The sideways 8 is the symbol for infinity. It represents the eighth day after creation, when life begins anew. It is a part of the philosophy called Divine Geometry.”

“The card in the center represents you. The cards we lay represent eight people. Any events that befall the Seeker can be traced to a set of eight people. And the eight must be in place for the event to transpire.”

“The eight can easily be seen in retrospect, but by laying the Octavo, you can identify the eight before the event occurs. The Seeker can then manipulate the event in the direction he/she chooses. You need only push the eight. Think of it as destiny partnering with free will.”

What sort of event inspires the laying of the Octavo?

“An event of great significance, a turning point. Most have one or two in their lives, but some people have as many as four.”

The eight positions around the Seeker are named the Companion, Prisoner, Teacher, Courier, Trickster, Magpie, Prize and Key. The Seeker chooses the card that represents them. The reader chooses the others.

The laying of the Octavo is done on eight consecutive days, adding one card per day until the spread is complete.

I am now offering Octavo spreads. I realize that only some people can come back in person every day for eight days, so I can offer this by phone or Skype as well. You can be among the first to experience the Octavo and see what a part it plays in your life.

 

The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann is a work of historical fiction, which is a kind of book I like to read for fun. The fact that a tarot reading features prominently in the plot is something that drew my attention.

 

The plot that the story revolves around is the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden, which is something I knew nothing about prior to reading this book. So for those of you who enjoy a murder mystery or historical fiction, this is a fascinating read.

 

However, the main reason I am including this book in this month’s newsletter is because the reading that is part of the plot in this book is a unique method that involves an 8 card spread.

 

During my 40 plus years of reading cards, I have made up spreads, and then subsequently found that some other tarot author has one of those in their book. As you know from having a reading with me, the spread that I have been using for the last few years is unique, and so is the Octavo.

 

In the book, the author describes it this way. “The sideways 8 is the symbol for infinity. It represents the eighth day after creation, when life begins anew. It is a part of the philosophy called Divine Geometry.”

 

“The card in the center represents you. The cards we lay represent eight people. Any events that befall the Seeker can be traced to a set of eight people. And the eight must be in place for the event to transpire.”

 

“The eight can easily be seen in retrospect, but by laying the Octavo, you can identify the eight before the event occurs. The Seeker can then manipulate the event in the direction he/she chooses. You need only push the eight. Think of it as destiny partnering with free will.”

 

What sort of event inspires the laying of the Octavo?

 

“An event of great significance, a turning point. Most have one or two in their lives, but some people have as many as four.”

 

The eight positions around the Seeker are named the Companion, Prisoner, Teacher, Courier, Trickster, Magpie, Prize and Key. The Seeker chooses the card that represents them. The reader chooses the others.

The laying of the Octavo is done on eight consecutive days, adding one card per day until the spread is complete.

 

I am now offering Octavo spreads. I realize that only some people can come back in person every day for eight days, so I can offer this by phone or Skype as well. You can be among the first to experience the Octavo and see what a part it plays in your life.

 

Contact me to get your Octavo. I am the first and only reader in Colorado to offer it.