Remember how the Tower card showed up in reading after reading for weeks?

[moonbeam23]

31. That doesn't seem so bad

The fact that the center cards have Justice above them is hopeful. i rarely have read on 45 when i HAVEN'T gotten the Devil...i always expect it lol...

He is the Magician card also...

Personally, i have found that 5 cards work best for quick readings. Past, Present, Future, one card Below and then the bottom of the deck. The bottom of the deck has always been critical, IMHO.

If you get a reading like the one that you describe, that disturbs or puzzles you, you can always do a clarification. i usually put another 3 cards on that card. it would be interesting to see what comes up on that devil card.

See the wonderful interpretation of the eight of swords that Clouds Passing gave in reply#10.

Thanks for the input...it seems that we are all on the same page..