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OVERVIEW: |
| Out of 11 cards, 6 are Major Arcana, 2 are Cups, 2 are Pentacles, and
1 is Swords. The abundance of Major Arcana cards suggests the issue is of
great significance, and may deal with circumstances beyond your control. |
| CARD 1: The Issue (what is most relevant to you at this
time) |
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DEATH: This is a card of transformation. There is much change going
on in your life right now. The old is being swept aside to make way for
the new. This process can be unsettling as often as it can be liberating,
but change is inevitable, and to fight it is to deny life itself. Release
the past and allow yourself a fresh start. |
| CARD 2:
Clarification (of The
Issue) |
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THE STAR: A card of hope, healing, and renewal. It suggest that
the changes you are going through are for the better. Perhaps you have
discovered a new talent, nurturing an old talent, found a wellspring of
inspiration, or an inner peace that is allowing you to handle your
transformation with beauty and strength. It could even imply psychic
ability, spiritual guidance, and self-fulfillment. |
| CARD 3: Your
Potential (what this situation can bring out of
you) |
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Knight of Swords: This card refers either to a person you know,
an aspect of your own personality, or even an event. This Knight is not one that likes to
beat around the bush. He is brave, bold, and often ruthless in his
methods. He will charge onto the scene, seize what he wants, and not
concern himself with those who get trampled along the way. His energy is
very volatile so you must be careful how you use it. When properly
channeled, he is strong enough to overcome any obstacle and is a valiant
champion for a good cause. When his powers are misdirected, he can be
violent and cruel. |
| CARD 4: Where You
Are Now (the present tense) |
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5 of Pentacles: This is card of lack, the feeling that
something is missing. The deficiency could be emotional, spiritual, or
(more often than not) material. One of the most popular images for this
card is of beggars huddling outside a church. Poverty and destitute, yet
denying the help that is before them. Perhaps you like to do things on
your own no matter how bad things get. Do you consider accepting help a
sign of weakness? It is also a card of the Outsider, whether that status
is self-imposed or attached to you. |
| CARD 5: The
Foundation (past influences responsible for the
current situation) |
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Ace of Cups:
As the first card in the suit of Cups, this signifies emotional
beginnings. It is the the overflowing of raw feeling. It could be a
new love, the rejuvenation of an old love, creativity or even psychic
inspiration. It suggests that the changes came about as a result of an
emotional awakening, or the desire to express yourself. |
| CARD 6: Immanent
Future (what's coming up) |
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THE MOON: Nothing is as it seems by the light of the moon. It
is hard to see, and what is visible is often distorted. This is a card
that walks a fine line between a vibrant imagination and just plain
lunacy. It is a card of the subconscious, and that could be a very fun or
very dangerous place depending on your state of mind. Given the positive
trend of emotional cards, The Moon probably indicates the former in this
case. You are entering a time of creativity and dreams, even the wilds of
psychic visions. |
| CARD 7: You (how you see yourself
now) |
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2 of Pentacles: This card is all about a balancing act - work
and play, friends and family. Is juggling multiple priorities something
that is fun and natural for you, or are you struggling on a tightrope? Is
the new influx of ideas adding priorities into the mix that weren't there
before? Are the present changes upsetting the balance you have worked to
maintain? |
| CARD 8: Your
Environment (external influences) |
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THE FOOL: This is another card of change or, rather, of
beginnings. It can be seen as the first card in the sequence of
Major Arcana, signifying the beginning of a major cycle. You are stepping
bravely into unfamiliar territory and are surrounded by the unknown. It is
wise to approach this with a sense of wonder and a willingness to learn.
Past knowledge will be of little use here. You are being called to open
your mind to fresh possibilities and new experiences. |
| CARD 9: Hopes &
Fears (your personal feelings about the
situation) |
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THE WORLD: The final step in the Major
Arcana, this is a card
of completion. It brings with it fulfillment, synthesis, unity, and
enlightenment. It means graduation from a major cycle in your life -
mastering its lessons and reaping its rewards. There is a sense of
wholeness and accomplishment. But because this is in the position of
"Hopes & Fears," it points more to the nebulous world of
desires than reality. This is something you want from the situation. |
| CARD 10: The
Outcome (what you will arrive at if you do not
change your course) |
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THE MAGICIAN: This card brings the skill to use all the tools
available to you towards manifesting your goals. It is a card of great
intensity, willpower, and the ability to bend reality to your desires. As
above, so below; as in your mind, so in the outer world. A card of
somebody in control of their life and consciously directing its course. It
also implies cleverness, craftiness, and manipulation. The outcome looks
bright. You will find yourself in an advantageous position from which you
could wield much power over your surroundings. |
| CARD 11:
Clarification (of The Outcome) |
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Page of Cups: This card refers to a person you know, an aspect
of your own personality, or even an event. The Pages are the youngest of
the Court Cards, and are another indicator of beginnings. They can also
bring with them news and messages. The Page of Cups deals in matters of
emotions and nurturing you creative, intuitive self. They are sensitive,
gentle souls - artist and poets. By clarifying The Magician, this Page
implies that the outcome has to do with matters of the heart, whether it
be new relationships or ways to express yourself. |
| SYNTHESIS: |
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There is an overwhelming theme of change and new
beginnings in this reading. It starts with the Death card, and carries on
with Ace of Cups, The Fool, and Page of Cups. Another overlapping theme is
one of emotion, fulfillment, and self-discovery as heralded by The Star,
The Moon, Ace of Cups, and Page of Cups. This means that the change was
triggered by an awakening to your creative, intuitive potential. You
are becoming aware that something is lacking in your life. Your current
job is not satisfying your deeper needs. For a long time you may have
thought that there was no other way, but recent events have inspired your
soul with a new sense of purpose. It is giving you hope for the future and
the drive to transform your life. Perhaps you are nurturing a talent you
always possessed but only now realize has practical applications - either
to enrich your current job, or to launch you into a new career. Your
priorities are getting rearranged as a world of possibilities is opening
before you. This
is a change that comes from the heart and, as such, there is much soul
searching ahead for you. You will need to explore the wilderness of your
own subconscious. It is not a tame or rational place and can be
frightening for a lot of people, but the treasures brought back from your
travels will be well worth the effort. Remember that confusion can be your
ally in this transformation. Confusion helps destabilize worldviews that
are limiting you so that new ones could form. It rids us of biases so we
could begin to see clearly. This
is all very exciting, but you have to be careful, because you are looking
ahead of yourself. You are expecting to change your life overnight when
you are only approaching the threshold. This outlook could needlessly
discourage you from continuing on your path. Take it one step at a time,
don't set unrealistic expectations, and you will attain your desires. Know
that you have the skill to make the most out of the opportunities given
you, and the strength to follow your dreams.
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