Current Influences

Page of Swords

Your personality may trend towards the stubborn and opinionated, if the Page represents you in the spread, but it is also indicative of strong analytical skills and an energetic nature. You have a predilection towards identifying the core of issues and accurately assessing your own stance on them. This will allow you to become an excellent negotiator. If the card refers to a situation, prepare yourself to make many important decisions quickly. Trust in your reason and your judgment to navigate these difficulties.

Key interpretations:

  • Aggressive
  • Challenging
  • Change
  • Intelligent
  • Vigilant

In this position, the card reveals:

This portent is one of messages of conflict or rivalry, but such can take many different forms in your own life.

Obstacles

Strength

Strength is the rawest form of power, and you possess it in some form. It is a very positive card if you are fighting illness or recovering from injury. As might be suspected, its influence over you, and the use you put it to, can trend towards light or dark. You likely trend towards facing your problems courageously, head-on, and conquering them through perseverance and will. However, with this ability to overcome life's obstacles, comes the responsibility to control yourself, and this card may be a warning to take command of your own actions or emotions before they damage you or the people you care about.

Key interpretations:

  • Energy
  • Facing problems
  • Strengh
  • Vitality
  • Willpower

In this position, the card reveals:

An offer which will change the future should not be refused.

Past Foundations

Four of Swords

Representing order and stability, combined with the tumultuous nature of the Swords, the Four of Swords offers you respite from the battles in your life. The peace may be temporary, but appreciate it while it lasts. It may point towards recovery from prolonged illness.

Key interpretations:

  • Delays
  • Healing
  • Rest
  • Sickness
  • Withdrawal

In this position, the card reveals:

Your past plans may not have adequately prepared you for the coming changes in your life.

Past Events

Nine of Cups

This card is a very powerful positive indicator for you! It represents a lasting or powerful contentment in your life. While nothing is permanent, somewhere along your life's path you can expect to be truly happy. It is heavily tied to creative endeavour and good wishes for the future.

Key interpretations:

  • Complete
  • Fulfilled
  • Generous
  • Pleasure
  • Satisfaction

In this position, the card reveals:

Your sustained efforts are approaching their reward. You will need to stay strong and keep working until they do.

Goals and Destiny

The Lovers

Your first instinct will most likely be to associate this card as representing love, but, much like love, it is not quite that simple. Not only does love come in many forms, but the Lovers may indicate important or difficult choices ahead in your life. This is bad, in that the choices it signals are generally mutually exclusive, paths to two very different futures, but also good, in that it confirms that at least one of those paths will take you to a good place. As such, if you happen to find it in your spread, you should consider it carefully, but not fear it. It tells a story of difficult choices, likely painful, but that the correct decision and a positive outcome are within your grasp.

Key interpretations:

  • Attachment or combination
  • Conflicting choices
  • Partners
  • Relationships
  • Union

In this position, the card reveals:

On your road you will find true love or a deep friendship, based in equality.

Future

Eight of Cups

The Eight of Cups suggests that there is stability and security in your life, but at a personal cost. You are probably unfulfilled by your current life. Depending on the rest of your spread, it may be a strong push for you to move on, and find the courage to strike out in a new direction. You will have to look closely at your work, your relationship, and your own beliefs to identify the source of your dissatisfaction, and then decide if you are willing to set aside some of your life's stability in order to find happiness.

Key interpretations:

  • Abandonment
  • Avoiding
  • Changes in lifestyle
  • Leaving / Going
  • Personal development

In this position, the card reveals:

You are going to embark on a journey of some sort. If you are open, you will find it changing your attitude towards life.

The Querant (you)

The Hermit

There are times in every life, when one must step back and carefully examine their situations and decisions. Finding the Hermit in your spread suggests this is such a time for you. You are in need of a period of inner reflection, away from the current demands of your position. This retreat can be physical, or a search within. Only a deep and honest introspection will lead to a solution, however.

Key interpretations:

  • Detachment
  • Guidance
  • Solitude
  • Soul-searching and introspection
  • Thinking and reflection

In this position, the card reveals:

You may feel lost, and your escape lies on a road less traveled.

Friends and Family

Ace of Cups

The Ace of Cups signifies the beginning period of strong emotional health for you. Expect copious joy, happiness, and love to surround you during this time. Existing personal relationships may strengthen, meaningful new ones are likely to form. If marriage is in your future, you are likely to lay the foundations for it during this time.

Key interpretations:

  • Abundance
  • Creativity
  • Intense relationship
  • Satisfaction
  • Success

In this position, the card reveals:

A true love and friendship, built on emotion given and received in equal measure will begin.

Hopes, Fears, and Ideals

Ace of Wands

Drawing the Ace of Wands strongly suggests a new business enterprise being undertaken, traditionally, although some also interpret it to indicate childbirth. It speaks more strongly to the characteristics you will need to succeed in these new conditions. You will need to harness your potential for innovation, enthusiasm, and ambition to bring about a successful outcome.

Key interpretations:

  • Birth
  • Commencement
  • Creativity
  • Inventiveness
  • New Beginnings

In this position, the card reveals:

You will find a new awareness of the spiritual aspects of life, and your goals will change to reflect your new understanding.

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.