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OVERVIEW:
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| Out of 5 cards, 2 are Major
Arcana, 1 is Wands, 1 is Pentacles, and 1 is Swords. This is an
important issue that has more to do with career and personal growth than
with interpersonal relations.
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| CARD 1: The Issue (and where we find
ourselves)
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THE TOWER: Our
worldview can be seen as a tower we construct, brick by brick, out of
opinions we form from our experiences. The taller this tower is, the
more rigid our outlook on life. The more rigid our outlook on life, the
more it limits our potential. When this ideological tower comes crashing
down, it would seem that reality itself is crumbling around us, when
really it is reality being exposed. Sudden, irreversible change is
seldom a pleasant experience. But it is necessary to clear away old
constructs so that new, truer foundations could form. |
| CARD 2: Inside Influences (the workings of our inner
world)
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Page of Wands: This card refers to a person you know, an aspect
of your own personality, or even an event. This person is fiery and
passionate, intense and motivated. They are a blazing torch in times of
darkness, a beacon of hope and inspiration. They are courageous, loyal,
and bold. They bring new beginnings, good news, and creativity. You are
feeling this Page's enthusiasm right now, and it is driving you to
express yourself. |
| CARD 3: Outside Influences (what is going on around
us)
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STRENGTH: This is a
card of moral strength, not physical force. It is the flowering of
self-esteem and staying true to the values you hold dear. Its positions
being Outside Influences, this speaks of the environment you find
yourself in. You are surrounded by people who appreciate and support
what you do. They love you and encourage you to take pride in your
accomplishments. It is a very strong, nurturing base from which to
develop the talents of the Page of Wands. |
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CARD 4: The Lesson (what must be understood before we can
proceed)
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3 of Wands: This is a
card of mastery. Whether it is improving your skills at your job, at a
hobby, or a talent you possess, you are great at what you do and it is
being noticed by those around you. There is a time for modesty and there
is time to claim the credit you're due, and this is your time to shine.
The lesson here is that if you do not show confidence in your work,
others may take advantage of you or pass you by. Do not shrink away from
the respect you deserve. |
| CARD 5: The Outcome (if the Lesson is
learned)
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9 of Swords: This is a
card of despair and unfounded fears. 'Unfounded' being the key word
here. You stress too much, analyze too much, and immobilize yourself
with worst case scenarios before even trying whatever it is you're
worried about. This kind of self-defeating, self-destructive attitude
eats away at all the energy you could be using to act. You may be afraid
of success, afraid of failure, afraid of responsibility, or not feel
worthy of the opportunities available to you. |
| SYNTHESIS:
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The Lesson here is reaching
your potential. This hits with a bang on the very first card: The Tower.
The Tower has the power to shake up your world so that outdated modes of
thought can fall away. They may have helped you in the past, but now
they are only holding you back. Welcome the new wave of enthusiasm that
the Page of Wands brings. It can be a light amidst inner chaos. The
Page initiates new beginnings, and your current environment is a very
stable place to nurture the changes you are going through.
It is time to stand up and be
counted. Know that the praise you receive for your work is not empty
flattery, but a sincere evaluation of your talents. Everyone else can
see that you are skilled, competent, and deserving of respect, so why
can't you? Perhaps it is the self-defeating attitude that The Tower card
seeks to dismantle. It may have been a coping mechanism that kept you
safe in the past, but now it is out of control and draining your soul's
desire to advance.
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