Current Influences

Four of Wands

Peace and security follow in the wake of the Four of Wands, usually in the smaller aspects of your life. Do not let the limited scope bring you to underestimate the joy that simple successes can bring, however: This is a card of good endings and fresh starts. Its presence should be welcome if you are beginning a new relationship or a new phase of one, such as marriage or engagement, and is especially good for those about to move residences.

Key interpretations:

  • Celebrations and happiness
  • Completion
  • Harmony
  • New beginnings
  • Pleasure

In this position, the card reveals:

Some creative victory is near at hand.

Obstacles

Six of Cups

The Six of Cups is rooted deep in the past, but it is also a card closely bound to your happiness. It suggests that your family, your old friends, perhaps even past lovers, are in the process of adding greatly to the joys in your life. This card may also refer to past efforts, labours of love, and personal projects rewarding you, usually in an emotional sense, rather than financial.

Key interpretations:

  • Apology
  • Past associations
  • Reconciliation
  • Reminiscent
  • Return

In this position, the card reveals:

A gain from events in your past is imminent.

Past Foundations

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:

A worthy life lies behind you, full of good work.

Past Events

Knight of Wands

The Knight of Wands is a maverick's card, and it may be associated with you if you are prone to spontaneity, or shifting your positions quickly. This may lead some to see you as capricious, but most will enjoy your energy. This card can also signify change for you, likely in the form of travel, or a change in your environment. Beware, it may well happen suddenly!

Key interpretations:

  • Challenging
  • Determination
  • Foreign travel
  • Leader
  • Unpredictability

In this position, the card reveals:

Recent conflicts or competition in your work have been shaping the events around you.

Goals and Destiny

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:

Your life's fulfillment can only be reached by traveling forward in hope, even when other roads seem easier.

Future

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:

Sustained effort in the upcoming months will bring the beginnings of your future progress.

The Querant (you)

Two of Cups

The single resounding theme associated with the Two of Cups is partnership. What sort of partnership is less clear, but you are in the past, present, or future, part of a powerful one. This partnership will involve absolute trust and command respect. It may, of course, be a particularly emotional love affair, but it could just as easily be a deep and abiding friendship. The exact nature may be revealed by the rest of the spread. It will be a source of happiness for you, a presence in your life you can count on at every turn, and whose well-being will be as important to you as your own.

Key interpretations:

  • Commitment
  • Friendship
  • Love
  • Partnership
  • Relationship

In this position, the card reveals:

You can expect joy in the form of a gift or celebration.

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

Queen of Swords

The Queen of Swords represents a very perceptive individual, sharp-witted and professionally distant. You will most likely find her to be your aid and counsel, possibly a teacher. Not necessarily female, but likely to be, this person should be trusted and may take an interest in you, but that interest is unlikely to be romantic. A powerful ally, respect her intelligence and you will be rewarded with guidance.

Key interpretations:

  • A mature, perceptive woman
  • Independent
  • Loss
  • Pain
  • Separation

In this position, the card reveals:

Your happiness will come from finding the courage to give yourself to others.

The Final Outcome

The Empress

Traditionally associated with strong maternal influence, the presence of the Empress is excellent news if you are looking for harmony in your marriage or hoping to start a family. Any artistic endeavours you are currently associated with are also likely to be more successful, as this card often finds those exposed to strong bursts of creative or artistic energy. That creative energy may not be in the form of a painting or art project, however: This card also suggests a very strong possibility of pregnancy -- not necessarily yours, but you might be seeing a new addition to your extended family or the family of a close friend in the near future! This card is a good sign for you and those around you.

Key interpretations:

  • Abundant creativity
  • Fertility
  • Fulfillment
  • Mother figure
  • Productivity

In this position, the card reveals:

The investments you are making in life lately, not necessarily financial, will pay off more than you expect in the future. If you approach them with care.