Current Influences

Ten of Cups

You can expect to attain a longterm goal if you find the Ten of Cups in your spread. This card has, like the rest of the Cups, many emotional undertones. It may signal the mending of bridges between friends or family members you were once close to, if there has been a rift. You may also find that it symbolizes your own inner emotional turmoil being resolved. In reference to marriage it is usually indicative of lasting emotional bonds.

Key interpretations:

  • Abundance
  • Achievement
  • Commitment
  • Family
  • Happiness

In this position, the card reveals:

Your happy family or caring friends will bring spiritual contentment into your life. You may also find satisfaction arising from public work.

Obstacles

Page of Pentacles

The Page is always an intellectual card, and the suit of Pentacles is traditionally associated with introspection and conscientiousness, which may form the basis of your own personality. When acting as a portent, the Page brings good tidings for you or young people close to you, likely in academic or financial fields.

Key interpretations:

  • Attentive
  • Motivated
  • Scholarship
  • Skillful
  • Studious

In this position, the card reveals:

News will arrive for you, not of change, but nonetheless bringing it.

Past Foundations

Two of Swords

Like crossed blades, the Two of Swords represents a balance of forces. Not necessarily an absence of struggle, but an equal distribution of force in opposition. It may indicate you are in a position to mediate a conflict, or it may instead suggest you are caught in the middle of a dilemma with no clear outcome. The resolution of this state will likely bring peace for you.

Key interpretations:

  • Balance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decisions
  • Peace of mind
  • Prejudice

In this position, the card reveals:

You have a difficult choice which can only be made if you are honest about your past.

Past Events

The Fool

The Fool is a very powerful card in the Tarot deck, usually representing a new beginning -- and, consequently, an end to something in your old life. The Fool's position in your spread reveals which aspects of your life may be subject to change. The Fool signals important decisions ahead which may not be easy to make, and could involve an element of risk for you. Approach the changes with optimism and care to gain the most positive outcome.

Key interpretations:

  • Carefree
  • Foolish
  • Important decisions
  • New beginnings
  • Optimistic

In this position, the card reveals:

Seeing and doing things in a revolutionary way is the greatest influence on the great potentials in your life.

Goals and Destiny

Judgement

Judgment tells a story of transition, but unlike Death or the Tower, it is not sudden change, or born of luck or intuition, but change that springs from reason. It signifies plans, often long in the making, coming to fruition. If it points towards the future, it may also speak towards the nature of the change; if there is a choice that needs to be made, think deeply and let your mind guide the decision. Logic, in this case, is a better guide than intuition. Be prepared to make a major decision in your life, likely one that will shape the next chapter of your life.

Key interpretations:

  • Change
  • Decisions
  • Success
  • Transformation
  • Upheaval

In this position, the card reveals:

Creative pursuits from past times have painted a rosy future for you, one where your success is favored.

Future

The Emperor

Counterpart to the Empress, the Emperor signifies a powerful influence, generally male in nature. This can also include concepts in your life historically considered masculine, such as leadership and authority, self-discipline, and stability through the power of action. Its positive influences suggest you may be on a path to advancement or promotion, but it can also be neutral. Often a companion to those destined to take on greater responsibility, it may indicate change or loss that necessitates you stepping forward to shoulder a greater burden than you have in the past. Whatever the driving force for the change, it indicates you may possess an uncommon inner strength that will compel you act and to lead.

Key interpretations:

  • Authority
  • Father figure
  • Masculine influence
  • Rational
  • Stable

In this position, the card reveals:

Your initiative may bring you closer to what you are looking for, but only if you have the courage to take responsibility for your actions.

The Querant (you)

King of Wands

The King of Wands may signify an upcoming financial windfall for you. It can also represent an association with a masculine authority figure, a leader and arbitrator. You may find yourself aided in solving a dispute. Be open to the advice of those with more experience than yourself.

Key interpretations:

  • Authority figure
  • Financial gain
  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Mediation
  • Professional

In this position, the card reveals:

Your enthusiasm for clever strategy will win the day.

Friends and Family

The Chariot

You have some hard work ahead of you. It may be resolved quickly, but the Chariot is a powerful card, and the labor you are undertaking will probably trend towards the long and difficult. You will quite possibly experience rough roads, long uphill slopes, dead ends, and painful setbacks. A good outcome is only assured if the card is upright, but do not let yourself lose hope: This hard road will instil in you a strength of purpose, the ability to succeed through organization and endurance, and the confidence possessed only by those who have done what they thought they could not. Harnessed correctly, few forces can stand against an individual like that.

Key interpretations:

  • Journey
  • Progression
  • Strong character
  • Success from effort
  • Transportation and movement

In this position, the card reveals:

You will overcome opposition from others, decisively.

Hopes, Fears, and Ideals

Queen of Pentacles

The Queen is a card steeped in the tradition of family, and reflects a person, usually a woman, who is financially adroit, and possesses a very pragmatic, practical, nature. This person will come to your aid in some financial matter, most likely advice on how to better manage your money.

Key interpretations:

  • Abundance
  • Financial help
  • Practicality
  • Prosperity
  • Wealth

In this position, the card reveals:

Harmony in your life will be facilitated by using your natural abilities for good.

The Final Outcome

King of Swords

The King of Swords represents the professional aspects of authority. Often associated with those in legal or business careers, he most likely represents someone who will aid you in one of these fields. This person may be assertive, or even seek to dominate you in their confidence that they know how best to aid you. While they may be friendly, their primary motivation is unlikely to be emotional.

Key interpretations:

  • A Mature, authoritative man
  • Assertive
  • Authority
  • Government / Legal
  • Leadership

In this position, the card reveals:

You will find fulfillment in bringing organization and leadership to those around you.