I have noticed strong similarities between my content and this person's ever since I created my blog, and just a few days later, this person @/hermetiqa changed the aesthetic of theirs. I know i am a small blog with less than 400 followers and i disappear a lot. I have had sad experiences with plagiarism before, people have stolen my work (tarot and non tarot), and even if this isn’t exactly that, it’s really frustrating when someone with a bigger blog starts taking a lot of inspiration from you, never acknowledges it, you block them, and even after being blocked, they come back and keep doing it.
There’s no problem with being inspired, the issue is the context and how often it happens. Especially because this person changed their aesthetic after I opened my blog, along with their masterlist. I only found out now that they kept going because some friends outside my tarot blog told me. My last post was in November and guess what? So was theirs. I don’t know them, and they don’t know me. But the vibe here for me stinks bad. There’s also one thought that crossed my mind, even if it sounds silly: their blog has been around longer than mine, so what if I come back and they do it again? I won't feel comfortable because they made it weird. They could have said: oh and this masterlist was inspired by clairdelune. Like, they have paid readings, and are gaining money out of people. If you are having a business at least be transparent and support newcomers with their small business too when there's something you like or something you take inspo from.
PSA: I don't want anyone to give me advice on how to proceed, I just want to vent about this and not feel like I'm crazy. Even if it doesn't seem like it, this takes A LOT of time and days. Making tarot readings for a lot of public is draining because of the energies, and then decorating and coming up with something to make it look attractive is also draining. It's not a crime to get inspired, but the way this person has handled it has made me angry and feel a very bad energy around it.
For context this was their blog before:
It was simple, cute, straight to the point with three pictures. When you went down to read your pile, no section of "signs" with mbti or astrological placements where there. I love mbti, i checked their readings superficially and never noticed them referencing them. Here, you can see it for yourself:
then here's where it all started for me. This is what their masterlist looked like before:
Now this is what it looked like after taking inspiration from me and not even changing the roman numbers. Just changing small details but the essence is there. That's the difference with inspo and copy. You can take inspo from someone but the essence is going to be yours. If they did not change a few little tiny things, this would be confused with mine.
After this I blocked them. My thought process was: If they are a big blog and can do this with no one raising their eyebrows, It's safe to say they could even take inspo from my pictures and even readings. I don't know them, I don't know if this could be a one time thing or something that can continue, or worse: something that can enter plagiarism. I was hoping this would be enough for them to never see my blog again. But no. It kept going. At least they haven't copied what i write as I am aware.
Now, this can get tricky because unlike plagiarism, this is more inspiration based. Which is not a crime, but again, this being done heavily, with no acknowledgement whatsoever because i am a lesser known blog and after getting blocked? Not so nice and too much to be coincidence. Check the dates.
Same months, and this one took two weeks because before that, they posted another reading in between. I mean, putting floating png objects is not a trademark. But after I blocked them for what they did with my masterlist it pissed me off. Right now, them gaining more interactions with their post after this and with no acknowledgement is what did not sit well with me. It is hard to be a new blog in the tarot community and opening a ton of ask games for people to then unfollow you when they get their energy and reading from you and never interact with your blog again. Specially when this was a chance for you to get some money for college. But then again, seeing the strong similarities gets tricky, but you can see the inspiration.
Mine:
Theirs:
They never posted that section before. You can see it in their readings before, right? So when I started posting it too, guess what? they did it too. You know, it doesn’t feel fair that even after blocking them so they would leave me alone and find someone else to get inspired by, they still have this recurrent thing with me and might keep doing it with anything new I come up with. Because i stopped posting readings, the last reading I posted was the same theme (romantic partner) and with strong similarities as mine. I have not posted ever since. The one before that for me was future spouse related and theirs too. You know what's crazy? Mine got a lot of trouble and issues with the aesthetic I had to pull it down. This person's energy is so down heavy it made me put down my reading.
This can be called speculation, but we are in a spiritual community and I believe this could not be a coincidence and their energy towards me is not a good one. You can check the date. All in november. This is also a warning for other tarot readers, if you are sensitive like me with people's vibes, beware when opening a tarot blog.
They don't just do it with one thing and move on, they keep doing it with several things even after not being well received by my end, and it becomes annoying and it literally made me put my own post down.
I just want to leave this here before closing this blog and moving on, because honestly this hasn't been my year and I know it’s just starting, but little things like this don't give me a good vibe to keep running such an open blog to any audience. The energy is so draining and I want to do impulsive things like deleting my posts. Because I start thinking back to times where people straight up stole my work or envied it and posted it as theirs and I don't want that happening again.
Again, please, be mindful with your comments. If you have something rude to say, keep it.
ANNOUNCEMENT: hiii, made some changes and it is currently fixed for everyone to read<3
★ Hello! :D This reading is a surprise and we will be focusing on your future spouse's personality. I'm a sucker for romance so I'm up for 4 piles (which is a lot for me considering I've only started doing free general readings a few weeks ago lmao it can be quite draining). But will this stop me? absolutely not. This is about your future spouse's personality so it is likely that your spouse is not quite there at the moment (yk, we all mature or are in the process of it). I will also associate CHARACTERS most similar to the description of your future spouse. Take a deep breath, ask yourself the question and pick the pile that calls to you the most!
DISCLAIMER: this is a general reading it will be as close as possible to your situation but it will not be accurate. take only what resonates. if you want a more accurate reading you can ask for it when I open my shop!
Your future spouse has a very clear and mature personality. Someone who has undergone significant change. Definitely someone that matured a lot. They have freed themselves from many restrictions and seem to have everything in order when you meet them, both emotionally and financially. They are stable, dependable and again, mature. They don't allow themselves to be crushed by anyone and are resilient. For some of you they will look like they have it all, really. They will be someone who knows how to focus on what really matters without losing sight of their goals. Financial security is something they will have. Your future spouse may have had a crazy, even exciting, past. For a few of you a playboy even. They've matured a lot since then, but still carry that spark of excitement in them only with people they trust. Once you get to know them, they will make you laugh and will be exciting and fun.
You will meet your person when you make an important decision in your life that you struggled to make for a long time. It's as if you finally pluck up the courage to go for something after letting yourself get carried away by doubts or uncertainties. It is when you connect with this version of yourself that you will meet your future life partner. Best of all, new opportunities will surround you and you may meet them abroad (some of you, not all of you!), or when you start a new stage of your life. I feel a sense of freedom, of freshness. And I got really happy reading the cards. You will both be ready to meet one another.
At first the process of getting to know each other may be slow and, dare I say it, there may be misunderstandings. But nothing serious. It sounds like your future spouse is someone who struggles with opening up at all or feeling completely vulnerable. But nothing toxic or dramatic. Will not be someone who is going to play minds games with you. It just won't be a quick process of getting to know each other. You will take things slowly. Or even you, too, may even be cautious about getting to know them. For a few of you, your future spouse might be an introvert. There will be a mutual tension and curiosity in the air. The most extreme thing I see for some is misunderstandings over personal boundaries. For example: one may be too direct or forward and cause the other's personal space to feel threatened. It's nothing that can't be cleared up, though!
For the characters most similar or similar to the energy of your future spouse I have: Howl Pendragon, he's a man who seems to have it all under control, but is actually struggling with an existential crisis and leaving his past behind. They even give a nod to his past as a womanizer. From anime I don't know much, but I think of Itachi Uchiha, again, someone who seems strong, composed, competent and deeply mature, having grown through hardships while maintaining focus on what matters. Mr. Darcy even for the struggle to open up at first lmao. Really hard for me to remember a romantic comedy as close to this person as possible, sorry.
Signs: ISTP, INFJ, ENTJ and INTJ for a few of you. Fire, like Aries, Leo and even Sagittarius in Venus, Moon and Mars is very likely. Scorpio for the transformation. Leo Sun for a few of you. They might have a lot of Earth placements: Taurus definitely higher up there. I know it is a stereotype but that financial stability is something I've seen in people with some strong taurean placements (like a sun, venus or even mars in taurus in the 2nd house). Capricorn is up there too. Saturn trine Moon or Venus.
I have no other way to describe them than as an interesting book that won't be easy to read, but will keep you hooked, curious and even seduced. I can't help but see that they will be secretive, calm and even aloof but mysterious. They may see romantic relationships in an unconventional way, but this is what will give them an authentic touch. For a few of you, they won't want a traditional marriage. They are, however, a very intelligent person. Very introspective. They are able to read between the lines and notice things that others might not normally notice. For some of you, a person that reads people well before they can even speak. A rich inner world despite being reserved. They are making it so hard to describe them lmao. I believe they are very private and reserved, but they are very seductive once you get to know them. The type who prefers deep conversations to superficial ones. Talk about everything a little bit and have a rich conversation. The type to remember details of the deepest things you have talked to them about or even things that you consider not so important that you have shared with them.
You are going to meet your person when both of you, or just them, are going through a stage where you feel stuck and are looking for a change. They may know that where they are currently gives them stability. Perhaps the job or where they are gives them that security, but they know deep down they needs to let it go and move on. Some of you will meet at a formal meeting, or a business related event. At first it will be a little tense or even uncertain. It is likely that the external situation will not let you two connect immediately. For example: perhaps one of you is looking for a new job, or is starting a business.
You will have palpable chemistry, and for some of you it may not be a marriage as such. You and your future spouse may be slow to make decisions or deal with certain issues. The lack of clarity and perhaps the reserved nature of your future spouse will make things so slow as to create frustration. A feeling that things are not moving forward as you would like them to. The key between the two of you will be learning to work together on communication and whether you both have the same values and vision for life. For some of you this may be a challenging connection. And for a very few of you, I don't see you getting married but this is as close as you will get.
For the characters most similar or similar to the energy of your future spouse I have: Megumi Fushiguro comes in the back of my mind and fits very well. Edward Cullen. Oh! and Giyuu! Miguel O'Hara (mostly because of how methodical, secretive and respected and even intimidating he became to others, not on an antagonistic energy tho).
Signs: Straight up textbook ISTJ for many of you. ISFP, INFJ and for others of you an INTJ. ESTJ for a very veeery few. Definitely a Capricorn/SCORPIO Moon or Capricorn/Scorpio Venus. Taurus Mercury for some. The competitive streak might be explained by a fire sign, maybe an Aries Mars or a Scorpio Mars (scared of y'all).
A quick thinker. Speaks even faster. A remarkable capacity for analysis and strategy. Quick-witted and intelligent. One of those people who, if you tell them a clever joke, will respond with one that is just as good or even better. Somewhat restless but competitive. Will not tolerate mediocrity in their life. Their mental agility may make them come across a bit cold or cerebral at first. But they are simply very focused and guarded.
Whatever betrayals or hardships they’ve been through have created someone independent. Maybe even too independent, and when they meet you, things might move slowly before they let you in. This future spouse has experienced a lot of pain and sadness in the past, possibly facing betrayals or disappointments. This has led them to be more reserved and emotionally guarded—a gentle soul. They are quite rational, and for a few of you even leaning toward being pessimistic.
When you both meet, you will be looking for balance in your lives. I couldn't help but see the scales in the tarot cards. In short, balance/justice, whether professional or personal. You are likely to meet in a legal proceeding, a shared project, or simply evaluating what deserves to be in your lives that will bring balance or fairness to you. Your future life partner will be at a stage where they recognize that it is important to give and receive in a balanced way (I'm suspecting if either of you has any Libra in you), i.e., evaluating your priorities. Perhaps you will meet in a mediation service, volunteering, or a situation where the key is give and take.
The connection between you will be full of possibilities. You need to remember to set foot on the ground. You won't struggle to see a sky full of possibilities together, your only struggle is to get lost in it. Structure is key! The sky is the limit. It will be a stimulating connection. You will have shared dreams. Your future spouse may be more impetuous in pursuing their ambitions, while you are more likely to be more of a good judge of what steps to take. In short words, you complement each other.
For the characters most similar or similar to the energy of your future spouse I have: Satoru Gojo, he is quick-witted, competitive and even impulsive at times but deeply layered Definitely Flynn Rider. For Ghibli male leads, I could only think of Seiji Amasawa from “Whisper of the Heart,” seems distant but opens up emotionally as he becomes more secure in his relationship with Shizuku.
Signs: Yeah, they scream ENTJ, ESTP and ENTP to me. Air signs a lot too. Gemini is the one that I can definitely see in them, like an Gemini Venus/Mercury/Sun is definitely up here. Sagittarius sun definitely up there. Mars in Aries or Aries anything, really lmao.
Your future spouse will exude an aura of happiness! I see a relaxed, optimistic, and self-assured person. A very hardworking person too. Who does not let the bad things in life destroy their spirit. It makes me think of someone who lights up the room with their presence, someone you would suspect them to have been through so much. They are satisfied with themselves, though they’ve come from difficult times that made them question their emotional stability. A charismatic person, who becomes the center of attention—or even artistic for some of you—who makes you feel like you’re the most special person in the world.
You will meet each other at a time of healing, when you are both leaving difficult situations behind. Situations where you have carried a burden that has left you exhausted.
Your future spouse will be quite committed, and will avoid falling into controlling and possessive dynamics with you. You will have a strong connection because you will have shared values and principles. You will grow emotionally together. Commitment will not feel like an obligation, but will feel natural and by having shared values and principles you will respect each other (wow). For a few of you, you may have to let go of old patterns, because you will be able to find stability without needing to be too dependent on each other.
For the characters most similar or similar to the energy of your future spouse I have: For this pile: Naruto Uzumaki, Yuuji Itadori (sweet, charismatic, unbreakable spirit and green flags). Elle Woods for the infectious energy, values she has (how she never broke her client's trust) and again, the charisma she has. Hashirama Senju (like full, this one a lot for his hardworking and charismatic spirit paired with his strong principles and values).
Signs: This person makes me think a lot about ENFP, ESFJ and ENFJ. From zodiac signs: pisces or water signs. Leo or even Sagittarius. Definitely Libra or even Aquarius. Moon trine Mars: emotional strength paired with action and positivity. They may have only one aspect in a sign and the most likely I can think of is Leo (their childlike ways can be similar to an Aries but Aries turns on as fast as it turns off, this person struggles lmao).
hey, dear. i would like to enjoy your free reading.
as a child, i considered myself spontaneous and outgoing. however, after certain events, i became the opposite, much more shy (sorry, english is not my first language).
what triggered this change and what do i still need to work on?
my initials are 'efa', i'm 19 years old, aries rising in the house one.
What triggered this change in EFA and what do they still need to work on?
When I did your spread, it caught my attention that everything started with a major arcana (judgment in reversed), which in my opinion is so blocked that it did not catch my attention, i don’t know how to explain it but the card was so… cloudy? Then when I was drawing the last card, another major arcana came out (the emperor); where he was sitting in control and relaxed. The energy of him was so strong that I could not focus on the other cards lmao.
The root of your problem is that you have a huge block on your own introspection. It really clouded my judgment, I can't imagine how hard it must be for you. But as I was saying, you are being so hard on yourself. Like an excessive anguish for the sake of not relying on others again. Maybe in that experience that marked you you were judged excessively to the point that you internalized it too. You were judged by emotionally unstable people, I can feel the heaviness of them from here. I think they drove you to hold back and put out that fire and spontaneity you had, maybe to fit in? No man, I better stop because I'm getting angry at them channeling this (ugh, I'm so sorry that happened to you). What's blocking your return to your spontaneous and outgoing self is your struggle to be clear about cultivating your emotions. To be a more compassionate and big-hearted person. You may overanalyze social situations from a place of emotional sensitivity (which is understandable), but in doing so you extinguish your flame. The negative criticisms and the attempt to turn off your flame was in vain, you have the queen of cups come out and she talks about learning to cultivate what you already have. It is interesting how after all this done to you, you still got the queen of all the suit of cups. This gives me to understand that you don't need to make a radical change lol, you just need to re-cultivate daily routines in order to reconnect with this side of you that went dormant. You must let it flow naturally again. An effective way to make it flow naturally again is to take control of what you allow and what you don't allow. You must develop a solid foundation of self-confidence. Because once you do is when you can be your spontaneous and outgoing self. Avoiding and not being direct is not setting boundaries, EFA. The last letter made me dizzy! lmao your boundaries are confusing. Or maybe this situation that happened to you was deeper than I can imagine. But since it's a free game let's not get off track. Anyway, as I was saying: you should practice saying no, you should trust your intuition more about which people give you a bad feeling and which others do not. In particular, let go of that excessive judgment that you carry in you for not being the same person you were before. Others made you pay for it, don't do it yourself. You are free of it when you decide not to do it to yourself. Don't please anyone. Become like the emperor, sitting in your chair, in control, direct and unafraid to look straight ahead with your head held high. I recommend the sandwich technique, oh and this video to create boundaries is very good. Start at your own pace and remember that you are not selfish in setting boundaries, it is simply self-care.
oh and I will be answering the next ask today I got lazy yesterday my bad hehe<3
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My reading was so cute, loved their reaction! It resonated with other readings that said they will be more in love with me after this, and this makes me so happy. Thank you a lot 💚🍋🍫🧁
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Hi, hope you're fine. I'm NM, 22 and i would like to ask if my future spouse will reach out to me soon
Thanks in advance 😊
Will NM's future spouse reach out to them soon?
5 of wands rx & temperance rx
They won't reach out to you soon. Neither of you are ready to take that step yet. By the look of the cards it seems you already know your future spouse, but things between you two have been a little messy or maybe even strained. There is a possibility that I may have simply channeled the intense energy you are experiencing in your life right now and may be mistaken lmao. Anyways, It's as if you want to move on from a recent heartbreak but lack the trust or drive to do so. They, too, are not in the best position to reach out. They need to work on themselves and get their lives in order (there's a lot of emotional/personal struggles in their lives as of now) before they can reach out and start anything serious. As of right now, it's not their top priority.
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