Introduction

Dreams of Gaia Tarot is for those who desire unity within themselves, their relationships, and with heaven
and earth. It is for those who wish to explore, and develop a keener understanding of ‘self,’ as well as those
who seek to commune with the spirit realms and the Divine.
The philosophy of the cards is simple - to seek, to feel, to grow, and to heal.

Seek - Reveal the answers to the questions within. Learn who you were, who you are, and who you wish to
become. The tarot will help you communicate with the Divine, and your inner self, know your conscious
mind, and explore the unconscious forces - the hard-wired beliefs and patterns that influence your behaviour
and choices. Knowledge is power. Self-knowledge and awareness are the keys to empowerment.

Feel - Delve into the watery realms of emotion, and begin to understand why you feel and react as you do. The
tarot will help you shine a light on your emotions. It will allow you to explore their depths, and embrace the
beautiful and powerful awareness that your responses and reactions are a natural part of who you are, but also
within your power to control and change.
Grow - You are in a constant, cyclic state of growth and change. Growth and evolution are both inevitable and
unavoidable, yet so many fear and resist change, despite the fact that life itself is both a transformative and a
transmutative process. The tarot will help you to recognise and respond when a time of growth and change
approaches, and to face It with increased Confidence. You are here to live and experience life — to fear less
and meet your fullest potential.

Heal - There are experiences in your past that can do harm in your present- because you have bound them to
you by holding on to the emot beliefs they have fostered. These bonds are the foundation of all that limits and
restricts you in the present, and prevents you from moving foward with confidence and trust. Awareness will
help you heal and let go.
Dreams of Gaia Tarot will help you to rediscover your ancient and eternal connection with Gaia and the Great
Spirit. Regular use of the deck will bring insight and understanding.
This life is your journey of undoing, being, and becoming. Choose your path with the knowledge that all
that manifests in your present is born of choices made in the past, and all that manifests in your future is born

of choices made in the present. In this way, you will create a present, and future, in harmony with your dreams
and heart s desire.

On to the Tarot
Getting Started
There are two tasks you should perform before you attempt a reading.
The first task is to transfer your energy to the deck. This is done bv handling the cards, sleeping with
them, or carrying them around on vour person. Play with them. Familiarise yourself with the artwork. Shuffle
them. Order them. Consecrate them. Make them yours.
The second task is to read the guidebook. Dreams of Gaia Tarot is not traditional tarot. It does not adhere
to a path created by existing tarots, instead, creates a path of its own. The unique nature of the deck requires
that you take time to learn the meanings of each card. Once you have become familiar with them, you will be
able to rely less on the book an your intuition.

Your Inner Voice

The voice you hear inside your head - your inner voice is, in essence, the conscious element of your mind or
ego communicating with you. Get to know it. Listen to your inner dialogue; how that voice spe and what it
says can often reveal the unconscious thoughts and emotions that influence your life. Is the voice positive and
happy? Or is it critical and judgemental? Does your inner chatter focus more on the tasks you need to perform,
or things you would rather he doing? Does your inner voice speak only now and again, or is your mind full of
incessant chatter? Listening - being mindful of your inner voice - will give you more insight and awareness of
your mental and emotional state.

Performing Regular Readings

In order to familiarise yourself with the cards, and become more confident with them, try to perform regular
readings. The readings do not have to be complex or complicated. A simple one to three card reading once a
week is fine.
Sit with the cards, handle them, pick a random card and meditate on the artwork and the meaning, and
write down your thoughts.
Readings do not need to be formal, but can be employed as the focus of a simple form of meditation.
You can choose one card or several, but always take the time to listen to the cards, and to your inner voice. As
you become more confident in your understanding and connection to the cards, and more conscious of your
inner voice, the cards will reveal more.

How to Ask a Question

First and foremost, you must understand that when using the tarot to determine answers to a question, you will
not receive a yes or no answer. Depending on the type of reading you perform, you will receive a complex,
multi-layered, many-faceted response that may at times seem cryptic and confusing, especially if your
question is unclear.
Your question should be precise and focussed. Keep it simple and to the point, without framing an
answer to your question within the question. Do not ask a question in a way that makes it clear that you
already have an answer in mind. To do so, means that you are coming to the tarot with a mind that is not
receptive to alternatives, while, again, you will not be given a definitive answer, the cards are here to advise
you, guide you, and reveal to you a range of options and solutions - if your mind is open to them.
Frame your questions in a positive manner. Avoid asking why you haveKeep it personal. Be sure to keep
yourself as the subject within your question. For example, if you have been caught up in a conflict with a
friend or co-worker, do not ask why they are upset with you; instead ask can do to resolve the difficulty.

Write your question down. A question that is written will alw more clear and precise than one voiced
within the mind.
 As you become more familiar with the cards, and how each card to you and your situation, you can also
perform an open-ended read with no specific question in mind. This type of reading can be particular! helpful
for those who are entering a period of change or transition and seek guidance.
Think of the reading as you would a conversation. When we talk to our friends, we usually begin with
small talk before moving on to deeper, more personal issues. Do the same with the tarot. Draw your cards and
allow them to take you on a journey. Your conversation with the cards may help you see your situation from
another perspective, and present you with ideas and opportunities that you had not previously considered.
The tarot is a wise friend who does not tell you what to do, but, instead, reveals options and perspectives
you may have never considered. Look to the cards for possibilities, for choices, not absolutes.

Devote Time to the Reading

Allow the cards to speak. Do not rush your reading. Take the time to sit, visualise, and go within each
card. Listen to what they say and how they make you feel. Pay attention to the thoughts that come to mind, and
take notes that you can refer to later.

After the Question Has Been Asked

Allow the information offered to be absorbed. If you have asked a specific question, do not be tempted
to do another reading in the same day. Allow to 24 to 48 hours for the information to process and for further
quest 10 formulate.

Keeping a Tarot Journal

Keeping a tarot journal is so helpful - essential, really - especially for beginners, as it allows you to establish a
recorded history of your readings. Within that history, patterns will emerge. You will be able to see if the same
situations, problems, or opportunities have a habit of repeating themselves, and how you respond and react to
them. The journal will show you if one or more cards appear in your readings time and time again, and can
bring your attention to any issues you may be avoiding or not seeing.
Write everything down. Your journal should contain your initial questions, as well as details about each
reading and your thoughts and feelings.

The Tarot as a Mirror

The tarot is a mirror, both of life and the individual.
Just as it is in life, so it is in the tarot; no single moment or experience is free of influence from internal
or external sources. We are energetic beings. All that is matter is energy, and the energy of one can, and does,
influence the energy of another. Everything within your environment is influenced by you, just as everything
within your environment can influence you in subtle or profound ways.
The tarot is influenced by your energy and the energy around you, and will show you a reflection of your
life, just as a mirror will show you a reflection of self. But, just as we sometimes look in the mirror and see
only what we want to see, the tarot will sometimes only show what it feels we are willing to accept.
Remember, the eyes see only what the mind is willing to conceive.
For the tarot to be of greatest help, we must be willing to both look deeper, and to acknowledge what we
may not wish to see. There will be times when a card or an entire spread will offer options we do not like, or
reveal ideas, perspectives, and truths we want to reject. It is important to remain open-minded, and to trust that
we are being shown because it is time and 'vé are strong enough to accept the truths the tarot reveals. To get
the best out of a reading we must let go of our own projections, preconceived ideas, expectations, and fears,
and trust in the information offered.
We are not always going to get pretty, sugar-coated, glossy readings that are full of positive cards and
affirming messages. But We will be off impartial and objective point of view that will benefit US the most tf
XXan closely at what IS offered with the same impartiality and honesty.
THE DECK STRUCTURE
Dreams of Gaia Tarot is made up of a 25-card major arcana, and a 56 card minor arcana comprising four
elemental suits of 14 cards.
The major arcana does not use the archetypes generally used by other current and traditional tarots;
however, it still embraces many common archetypes. For example, the Empress and Emperor have been

replaced by the Mother and Father, while the High Priestess and the Hierophant have been replaced by the

Crone and the Sage. The Devil makes way for the Desire card, which explores and discusses the effect of

primal wants and desires on our ability to weigh our choices and act upon them.

The Major Arcana

The major arcana is broken up into four groups - The Choice Card, Stages of Life, Reasons for Being, and
Influences.

The Choice Card

The Choice Card is the single most important card in the deck, for the ver) premise of Dreams of Gaia Tarot is
that everything comes back to All that we are, and all that we become, is governed by the choices t ầ and those
around us make, and how they, in turn, create and influent reality.

The remaining 24 cards are broken up into three groups of eight cards. They are as follows:

Stages of Life
There are eight Stages of Life based on principle archetypes and events the Child, Maiden, Youth, Mother,
Father, Crone, Sage, and Death/Rebirth

Regardless of gender or age, we all possess these archetypal qualities, and we are all bound by the cyclic nature
of beginning and end, creation and destruction. These cards represent moments and events that shape our lives,
and innate facets of our nature that have an influence on our environment, our relationships, and how we
perceive the world around us in general.

Reason for Being

There are eight Reasons for Being - Knowledge, Wisdom, Healing, Love, Union, Self, Abundance, and
Destiny. We are here to seek, to feel, to grow, and to heal. Our primary reason for being is to experience life,
both the good and the bad, but we are also here to learn and gain knowledge, to grow wise, to experience love
in all its forms, and to find healing and unity. We are here to find our true self, to create abundance, and to fulfil
our personal and chosen destiny.
Influences
While it is true that the events we are experiencing now, and our reasons for being can and do influence our
ability to see opportunities and make choices, there are another eight key elements that play a defining role in
influencing US for better or worse. These are Journey (our life experiences to this moment), Thought,
Emotions, Desire, Perception (the way we perceive our reality), Intuition, Integrity, and Faith.

Keywords, Key Phrases, and Card Meanings

The illustrations provide a vital role in exploring the symbolism of the tarot; however, it is important to pay
attention to the ‘keywords’ and ‘key phrases’ on each of the cards, as they constitute an initial starting point for
your reading. They are so named because they are the ‘keys’ to discovering the answers you seek, offering the
clearest, most concise idea of each card’s message and core attributes. By focussing on them, and the questions
they raise, you will strengthen your intuition and self-awareness.
Take the time to understand each card’s essence, but do not become dependent upon the full description
for answers. rhe card meanings themselves are not literal, nor are they set in stone. They are the personal
mterpretation of the author at the time of the cards’ creation. Only you can flesh out their meaning to you by
giving them greater personal relev and interpret their pertinence in your life.

The Minor Arcana

The minor arcana of Dreams of Gaia Tarot is elemental in nature There four suit – Earth, Air, Fire, and
Water with fourteen cards in each.
Three court cards. The traditional King and Queen remain, but within each suit there is a figure that stands
beside the throne. For Earth It IS the Seneschal - the keeper of the keys to the kingdom. The Scribe - keeper of
knowledge, information, law and tradition stands beside the King and Queen of Air. The Hero - champion,
warrior, and protector - stands at the side of the King and Queen of Fire, while the emotionally wise and
empathetic Counsellor gives guidance to the King and Queen of Water.
The role of each suit is very specific. The Earth cards address the subject of home, family, and career. The
Air cards are associated with the mind - thoughts, beliefs, ideas, imagination, and reality. The Fire cards are
action cards, and address the physical acts of being and doing. The Water cards are the realm of the emotions,
and address the subjects of feelings, reactions, and behaviour.

CARD SPREADS
The Guide Spread
Simple, one-card reading can be performed on a daily or nightly basis. The card you draw can serve as your
guide for as long as you have need of it.

The Union spread

Once you have settled yourself and shuffled the cards, draw one card and place it on the table or ground before
you. Now draw a second card and place it to the right of the first. Finally, draw a third card and place it below
the first two.
The first card, the card on the left, is the Focus card, and represents a facet of yourself that needs to be
addressed. Reflect on the message of the card. It may be relating to avoidance around the resolution of a
specific matter, or may simply be serving to highlight that your attention is focussed on an issue that this card
 relates to, for good or ill.
The card on the right is the Soul card, and represents a facet of yourself that is one of your strengths. You
may still need to address a situation or circumstance that this facet influences (especially if the card appears
reversed), but it is an aspect that you are capable of addressing, and the Soul card will bring you knowledge that
will help you on your journey.
The final card is the ‘Let Two Become One’ card, and will present you with a course of action that may
allow you to marry the information offered by the Focus and Soul cards and achieve wholeness and balance.
The Dreamers spread
The purpose of the Dreamer’s Spread is to delve into the mind, and shine J light upon the dreams and hopes of
you, the Dreamer.
Before you begin, take several deep, slow, and calming holding the cards in your hands.
Once you have stilled yourself, s u cards and place them as outlined below.
I. The Dreamer - This card represents you, the Dreamer, and of what resides in your present vibration.
II. The Unconscious Mind - what dwells within your u
III. Is it in harmony with your present vibration?
IV. Past - Your past has shaped you. What from your past is influencing your choices in the present?
V. Immediate Future - This is the energy of your environment that affects and influences your immediate
future.
VI. Long'Term Future - Illis is the energy of your environment and self that
a. affects and influences your long term future, your goals and dreams.
VII. The Conscious Mind - What dwells within your conscious mind and is driving thoughts, feelings, and
overall perception? Is it in harmony with your overall energy and unconscious mind?
VIII. Repression - A potential blockage; this is an energy or influence that you are avoiding, or is in need of
strengthening, in order to help make your dreams a reality. Whether the card falls upright, or reversed,
this card symbolises something that needs addressing as it has too much, or too little, influence over
you.
IX. Guide - A potential guide or energy, this will strengthen you, and work with any blockages.
X. Expression - This is the key to unlocking a potential direction for your creative flow.
 The Dreaming Tree spread
I. I The Trunk - Represents you, the Seeker
II. The First Branch - The current mood or energy in your environment a the time of the reading
III. Hie Second Branch - A possible strength or weakness that may impact upon the present
IV. The Third Branch - The present
V. The Fourth Branch - The first of three choices or possible courses of action for the present or future
VI. The First Leaf - The second of three choices or possible courses of action for the present or future
VII. The Second Leaf - The third of three choices or possible courses of action for the present or future
VIII. The Fifth Branch - The next few weeks ahead
IX. The First Root - Someone or something from the present that may have influence
X. The Second Root - Someone or something from the past that may have influence
XI. The Third Root - Your subconscious feelings and thoughts
XII. The Third Leaf - The next few months

0. CHOICE
Keywords: Choice, Options, Opportunity, Free Will, Self-Determination, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Cause
and Effect, Reward, Consequence, Procrastination
Key Phrases:
- Choice creates reality
- Belief is a choice
- Inaction is a choice
- The choice is yours
- Determine your direction
- The past has influence
- Choice offers reward or consequence
- Weigh your options
- Choose wisely
- Stop procrastinating
- Be responsible for your choices
- Awareness empowers

Meaning: All that you are, all that you have learned and experienced, is bom of choice - the choices you have
made, the choices others have made on your behalf, or choices they have made for themselves that have
impacted on or influenced your life. You may believe that you have no choice, but that in itself is a choice.
You may also exercise your right to allow others to decide for you - this too is a choice.
- You may believe that you have too many options, and allow this to confuse and cloud your ability to
choose - this is yet another choice. You are free to choose, or to allow others to choose for you. You can
choose blindly, or with care. You can choose to act, or procrastinate. You can make your choices wisely, with
knowledge and awareness, or make them in ignorance. Whether you choose to believe it or not, you are
blessed with free will - the power to act and choose independently, and determine your future.
- You are a product of your choices and the choices of others. All that surrounds you within your
environment is the result of your choices and the choices of others. All comes back to Choice.
The Past: When you were a child, dependent upon your parents and family I for food, shelter, love, and
protection, your choices were limited and often made on your behalf. As you grew older, your power to
choose and play an active role in your experiences increased. Those choices - made for you and by you -
helped shape you, and played a foundational role in creating the I person you are in the present.
- All that you have experienced because of those choices has shaped your beliefs, how you perceive the
world around you, and how you experience it.
- We cannot un-make our choices. We cannot reverse time and relive the same moment over again. It is
the past, and the past cannot be changed. We can, however, choose to make different choices in the present
because we have chosen to learn from our past choices, and the consequences born of those choices.
- Be mindful of your past - how you were raised and the environment that you were born into - as it will
play a foundational role in influencing your ability to see and make new choices. Ask yourself, am I a slave to
my upbringing? Have I been conditioned to believe and behave in a particular manner?
- Does this conditioning enable and empower, or limit and restrict? Are you holding on tight to hurts
and bad memories that bind you to a past moment? Is this preventing you from moving forward and making
choices that will result in more positive and affirming experiences?
- When the Choice card appears in a past position, you are being asked to question how your past may
be influencing your ability to choose, in an empowered manner, in the present.

The Present: In this moment, exists an opportunity to create or transform your future. You stand at the
crossroads. The past is behind you, and the future lies ahead. Now is the time to take control of your life and
determine the direction you wish to take. Be both mindful of, and responsible for, the choices you make in the
present. Take note of how your relationships, beliefs, and emotional state are influencing you.
Do you see opportunities and options available to you in abundance, or
are your opportunities few, and your options limited? Are you a glass halffull, or a glass half-empty kind of
person?
Use this moment to take stock. Ask yourself if the decision you have before you is being overly influenced by
your relationship with another. Are you choosing in order to make someone else happy, or to make yourself
happy? Is your choice fraught with risk? Have you given thought to the potential consequences or rewards of
this particular course of action?
Remember, the choice is yours, whether that choice involves taking a risk, allowing someone else to choose
for you, or giving another’s happiness and wellbeing more importance than your own. It is even your choice
to do nothing at all.
When the Choice card appears in the present, you are being asked io make your decisions with the awareness
that your choices define you, and have real power. Your choices create your present and future reality, and,
for good or for ill, will have an impact not only on you, but also on those around you.
The Future: For every action there is an equal reaction. For every choice you make, and then act upon - or do
not act upon zf there will be a direct or indirect reward or consequence. The Choice card, in the future
position, asks that you practice mindfulness even when making spontaneous decisions.
What will your choice bring into your life? Have you considered the potential consequences, or only the
potential rewards? Have you taken the time to weigh your options, and take into account the potential impacts
of your decision, and the reality that a choice cannot be un-made? Your choices have the power to open and
close doors, build bridges and burn them.
Could your decisions have potential consequences that you have not considered? Could your choice bring
about the ending of friendship or marriage, the loss of your job, or worse, when a different choice could bring
abundance and delight? Regardless of the choice before you, take time to consider the future ramifications of
your decisions and actions, and choose in a way that brings change of your own design and making.
The direction you take now will lead you to your future. See and weigh up your options. Determine your
direction. Look to the potential consequences and rewards, and consider the impact your choices may have.
Decide whether those choices are worth the cost, and whether they will bring forth a future that is in harmony
with your intentions and desires.

Potential Blockage: Are you spending all of your time looking for options and opportunities because you do
not like the options that have already been presented to you?
Sometimes our searching fails to uncover a choice that brings US happiness or an outcome that we desire, so
we continue to look, hoping that something better will come along. In this way, we may be only delaying the
inevitable.
The reversed Choice card symbolises a need to accept that, sometimes, the only choice available is the one we
do not want to make. Sometimes we have to choose the next best option, or the path of least reward.
Sometimes, the path of least reward will lead US to unexpected treasure.
Sometimes we are limited to a choice that will bring US happiness, albeit fleeting, and one that will not... a
choice between immediate gratification and self-sacrifice. Make your choice with the awareness that instant
gratification might not prove to be the most rewarding option.
Do not allow a fear of being unhappy or disliked, or having to work hard or go without, prevent you from
making a choice that will bring greater rewards and benefits in the future.
Consider that your procrastination, or your inaction, may result in someone else making a choice for you, and
creating a future that is even less to your liking.

I. THE CHILD
Keywords: New Beginnings, Innocence, Magic, Divine Love, Trust, Hope, Forgiveness, Awareness,
Potential, Anticipation, Dependency
Key Phrases:
-A new beginning
-See your potential
- Heal emotional and psychological wounds
- Time to play and laugh
- Acknowledge your successes
- Delight in the moment

- Believe in magic
- Laughter heals
- Turn dreams into reality

- Forgive the past

- Reconnect with innocent pleasures

- Put doubt aside

Meaning: The Child stands confident, taking innocent joy and delight in her connection with the world in
which she dwells. She is untouched by fear, and full of hope and trust. Despite any hardship, struggle, and
harm she has faced, she continues to see only beauty through eyes bright with wonder. She sees the good in
all. She is both magic and magical - an innocent soul who believes in happily ever after.
The Past: In many ways, the Child illustrated in the card s artwork is representative of a time in childhood to
which many of US wish we could return. She represents a time when we laughed with ease, wore our hearts
on our sleeves, and were willing to take ltfe and the people we met on face value. She conjures up a world
where we could trust others, and were free from cynicism and scepticism. The child in US is pure of heart,
light of step, and free from the inner voice that criticises and condemns.

I How about you? Have you become afraid to dream and to follow your Breams? Have you become afraid
to make a commitment because you believe you will only be disappointed? Do you move through life with a
fear that others will not like you, or will reject and abandon you? Have you become old in spirit before your
time? When the Child appears in a position that represents the past, she is asking you to consider these
questions, and that you acknowledge and heal the emotional and psychological hurts that (prevent you from
taking delight in life.
All too often, we hold on to the painful memories and moments, instead of remembering those that were
full of love, laughter, and delight. We focus on the moments when we felt the most alone and afraid, instead
of those when we were surrounded by love and happiness. We see every failure and forget to acknowledge
our successes. We see only what we have not achieved, instead of what we have accomplished.
Yes, life has offered you moments of pain, hardship, and suffering, moments that failed to meet
expectations. It may have broken your heart, stolen both innocence and joy, or silenced your laughter. Has
that pain and disappointment silenced the child within you? Or, worse still, has it given rise to a wounded ego
that has made you harder than is necessary?
Do not let past disappointments and personal failures lessen your ability to trust in yourself and others. Do
not allow them to make you cynical and |sceptical, or hard and unyielding.
Do you now believe that laughter and play are a waste of precious time that should be invested in more
serious pursuits? They are not. To play and to laugh is to live in the moment. The result transports and
transforms US, and can literally change our state of mind, and lift our spirits.
Laughter and play bring healing.
 I The Child who speaks of your past is asking that you forgive those moments. It is time to take delight
once moreto share, to smile, to laugh lover the good memories, and to reconnect with those innocent pleasures
that gave you such joy.
The Present: Joy, and the ability to dream, are the gifts the Child bestows lupon you. It is time to dream and
imagine, and to believe that anything is possible if you are willing to try. Forgive and forget all past failures
and disappointments. Turn mistakes into positive lessons instead of reasons to give up. Be hopeful. The Child,
in the present, represents positivity and potential - a new beginning - one that will bring happiness and joy to
your life, especially if you are willing to embrace an open mind and heart, and put ideas into action.
When was the last time you paid attention to your daydreams - moments when you allowed your
imagination to wander away from the mundane? So often, it is in those moments that our minds show US the
truth about what we would really like to be doing with our time.
Does something prevent you from making your dreams a reality? If so, are the reasons legitimate, or
founded in doubt and a fear that you will not succeed or do not deserve to succeed? Do you dream of a
holiday in a distant land? Do you dream of changing careers, and doing something that you love? Or does
your daydreaming reveal a simple desire to reconnect with nature?
Whatever your dream, now is the time for you to act. Put doubts and scepticism aside, and delight in doing
something that you love. Give yourself permission to do what you need to do in order to make those dreams
come true.
The Future: Look forward and see the wonders of life through the eyes of the Child. Allow yourself to feel
anticipation and excitement over making plans for the future. Yes, our goals are important, as we all need
something to aspire to - but sometimes we need to take a break from serious plans, and just have fun. The
Child in the future reminds you to schedule in some time to play. Arrange to meet up with friends or family,
and do nothing more than take delight in each others company. Don’t let excuses get in the way of your
celebrating life!
It can be just as important to make time for yourself. Stop and relax, pet your cat, or take your dog for a
walk. Do something you have wanted to do for a long time, but have put off time and time again because
something else seemed more important. You were not born to spend your entire adult life working hard in
order to pay the bills. Make a habit of scheduling in time to let your inner child be the voice that guides you.
Be playful. Have fun.
Potential Blockage: Was your childhood so sheltered, happy, and carefree, that adulthood fails to meet your
expectations? If so, it may be time to learn that life is meant to be full of highs and lows, delights and
disappointments, successes and failures, and that you are in part, or entirely, responsible for all that you
experience. Parents and friends cannot shelter and protect you from life’s disappointments or responsibilities.
Nor can you depend on others to always be there to help you accomplish your goals.
Instead, be a little more independent and take responsibility for your choices and actions - or lack of
them. Be willing to try for yourself, rather than playing the role of the ‘forever child,’ and allowing others
make choices and act for you because you are unwilling or afraid to choose.
On the other side of the coin, if your childhood was painful, and your relationship with your past was,
or is, rife with conflict or discord, the Child may appear in the blockage position in order to tell you that it is
time to put aside blame and forgive. Do so for no other reason than to set yourself free from the pain and fear
that binds you to a moment that cannot be unlived.

The Maiden
Keywords: Fertility, Independence, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Self-Expression, Self-Exploration, Self-
Interest, Sexuality, Creativity, Selfishness, CoDependence, Timidity
Key Phrases:
- Follow your dreams
- Discover your passions
- Focus on self-discovery
- Address self-imposed limits and restrictions
- Increased independence
- Seek your own answers
- Release feelings of fear and abandonment
- Craving attention
- Needing rescue
- Express goals and desires
- Be true to self
- Acting with empathy

Meaning: The Maiden walks an unfamiliar path, but does so with confidence and grace. She has been taught
by those around her that it is not selfish or conceited to follow her dreams and actively work to manifest her
goals and desires. She does so without needing permission from anyone.
Much like her male counterpart, the Youth, the modern Maiden is not afraid to ask questions, challenge
the answers, and be the adventurous explorer, but while the Youth explores new horizons, the Maiden
explores herself. The Maiden is equally interested in first discovering and then nurturing her interests, and
increasing her self-knowledge, and exploring her waking sexuality.
She forms relationships with healthy boundaries, and expresses her sexuality with innocent pride and
confidence. When she chooses to take a lover for the first time, it will be done without shame or fear of
judgement. If she chooses to remain alone, it is not because she believes herself to be undesirable, but because
she does not believe that she needs a lover in order ị to be happy or fulfilled.
I Ihe Maiden card is one of youthful confidence, empowerment, and increasing independence. She is fertile,
but uses that fertile nature to create, express, and explore. She is on a journey of self-discovery, focussed on
learning more about who she is and what makes her happy, and she knows that her explorations in the present
will give rise to a future self who knows what she wants from life and is not afraid to make it happen.
I In the past, the Maiden was expected to do as she was told and be true to the expectations of family and
society. In the present, the Maiden chooses to begin the journey toward self-awareness and empowerment.

The Past: The Maiden, when appearing in the past position, has a transitional meaning and is a combination
of the Child and Maiden. How the Maiden perceives the world, and herself, is influenced and shaped by the
experiences of the Child that she was, and her transition from childhood to early womanhood. She is at her
most vulnerable during this transition, for it is between childhood and adulthood that the seeds of self-esteem
take firm root, grow, and blossom.
If the Child has been treated in a harsh manner, or has been neglected, the Maiden may feel lost and
alone, unsure and uncertain, with no real sense of belonging and security. If she has faced ridicule and scorn,
she may become timid and meek, afraid to speak or act independently, lest her (actions give rise to anger in
those around her. She may be overly dependent on others for guidance, validation, acceptance, and protection
- and yet, (paradoxically, simultaneously be afraid to trust those very same people. She may also feel
compelled to use her body and blossoming sexuality to draw forth the love, affection, and attention she
craves.
I Just as the bud of a flower can be harmed by frost, or fail to thrive in unfavourable conditions, the Maiden
can also be harmed by neglect, or by harsh words, ridicule, and mockery. The damage can be even greater if
those words and deeds issue from someone she trusts and loves. Teelings ^of betrayal and abandonment can
leave permanent psychological scars that influence her future choices.
If the Child, who grows to become the Maiden, has been wounded, seeds of doubt and insecurity, low self-
esteem and self-worth may take root. I Over time, those seeds grow and give rise to a self-limiting and
restricting mindset, and patterns of behaviour develop that can have a destructive influence from inception
until death.
Conversely, the Child who is nurtured and loved may grow to be the confident and sure-footed Maiden;
her sense of self is positive and affirming, and so she moves out into the world with a carefree step, more
inclined to seek out and follow her own path, instead of being directed or shepherded by another.
Do you hesitate to speak your truth for fear you will be laughed at? Do you find yourself in constant need
of approval? Are you unable to trust both in yourself and others? Are you dreaming of rescue - that someone
will suddenly appear and change your circumstances?
It is the innocent, yet self-aware and confident Maiden, who walks the path before her without fear. When
she appears in your reading, she, like the Child, asks that you release those feelings that limit and restrict -
especially those born of the unkind words and actions of others. Stand tall. Devote time to the experiences in
life that bring you deep personal pleasure and satisfaction. Do so knowing that your path, and those activities
to which you devote your time and interest, are not for others to determine, question, or judge. Do not allow a
fear of being rejected prevent you from knowing and being true to self.
The Present: The Maiden - young, beautiful, and pure - represents the arrival of spring, a time of transition
and change. She is symbolic of a moment that is bright with new promise. It is a fertile moment, one that may
bring both abundance and independence. Now is the time to embrace growth with excitement and
anticipation.
However, just as late frost can lay waste to new growth, ridicule and unkind words from others can give rise
to doubts and questions that can, in turn, result in self-sabotaging behaviour. Be strong and firm. If there is
need, take steps to protect and nurture all that is new and vulnerable in you from those who seek to limit and
restrict your growth. It is time to put your interests first, to walk your own path, and to sow the ideas that have
been germinating within. Express yourself. Let that which has lain dormant awaken and come to life.

The Future: The Maiden, as illustrated in this deck, is the epitome of selfexploration, and the independence
and empowerment that is born of self- I awareness. To know who you are is to know what you wish to do
with your life. To know who you are is to know what will fulfil you and, in turn, bring abundance to your life.
Do you know what you want from life? Do you know your goals and [desires? If not, it is time to look within
and reflect. Do you know how to [express those goals and desires and what steps you need to take in order to
manifest them? If not, it is time to find your voice and speak.
I Seek the answers. Do not wait for others to offer them to you or impose them upon you. Be proactive. Ask.
Take the first steps toward becoming the person you want to be, and do so knowing that the only obstacles in
your path are those you have created or allowed to prevent you from moving (forward.
The Child was the seed, and the Maiden is the young plant about to bloom. How she blooms is up to you.

Potential Blockage: The reversed Maiden asks you to look at your dreams and aspirations. Are you acting
from a place of genuine love and desire to improve yourself? Or are you resisting because you want things to
go your pvay without a care for others? When we choose to follow our own path, it is not always possible to
avoid hurting or saying no’ to those we care for; [however, we can say ‘no’ with mindfulness, empathy, and
understanding.
Be firm, but kind. Be clear when expressing your desires and goals. Take into account the needs and feelings
of others, and avoid behaviour that makes you appear childish or selfish. This behaviour will not help others
to understand your decisions or respect your choice to walk your own path.

III. THE YOUTH

Keywords: Adventure, New Horizons, Excitement, Independence, Freedom, Rebellion, Impulsiveness,
Loyalty, Compromise

Key Phrases:
- Quest for adventure
- Live in the moment
- Action without thought
- Defying tradition and conformity
- Greater risk, greater reward
- Assert your independence
- Embrace individuality
- A new direction
- Freedom from fear and doubts A time of conflict or turmoil Communication and compromise Address
desires

Meaning: Sweet-faced and beguiling, the Youth has left the security of home and hearth without a backward
glance. He is alone, but confident in the knowledge that a loving and supportive family will be there if he has
need of them.
On a quest for adventure and discovery, he seeks the excitement of the new and unknown in distant lands.
Following whispers and rumour, he takes risks with little thought or care. His choice is to live in the moment
The past is left behind, while thoughts of the future rest only as far as his next journey. Every adventure gives
him a greater knowledge of the world and his place in it.
Believing himself both immortal and infallible, he often acts spontaneously, using his charm and enthusiasm
to win him favour and release him from strife. He rebels against sage advice to use restraint or caution. As far
as the Youth is concerned, the greater the risk, the more rewarding the outcome.
The only loyalty he shows is to those companions who journey with him. Those who are loyal to the quest
will have his loyalty in return, while those who seek to curb and restrict him will be met with resistance.
Those who share his passions and interests are ‘right,’ while those who do not are wrong.’ There are no
shades of grey. The Youth sees all in black and white.
The Youth also seeks the freedom to find his own answers. Tradition be I damned; life is too short to follow
in another’s footsteps, and do things their I way. The Youth will do things his way without thought for the
consequences. I His concern is for today. Tomorrow can take care of itself.
- The Past: When he appears in the past position, the Youth has a transitional meaning and is a
combination of the Child and Youth. The Child of old, [once happy to share common loves with parents and
siblings, finds his interest taken by the new and different. Suddenly, the old loves and passions seem tired and
dull, as the desire for the new and exciting burns within him,
- - bringing conflict and disruption to a once harmonious home.
- The Child who becomes the Youth begins to disconnect from his family and assert his independence
and individuality.
- The Youth may be seen as ungrateful, rebellious, and troublesome by parents or friends whoi seek to
maintain control, and who long for the return of the Child. They do not understand that these changes are a
natural and necessary process for a youth to move toward maturity.
- The ensuing conflict inspires a desire within the Youth to escape, to be free of those who do not
understand him and who seek to prevent him from exploring the world outside of the confines of his home.
- I When the Youth appears in the past, he represents a time of conflict and tturmoil born of a
disconnection within a relationship, a state of mind, or a belief system. The old is giving way to the new.
- I You have a choice - resist change and live with the consequences, or let ^go and welcome it in. There
will still be consequences, but there will also be rewards.

- The Present: Are you bored with the routine of your life? Do you stare put the window, dreaming of
something different - of change and a new direction?
- Do you express this need for change only to be met with platitudes - I told that if you focus on loving
and appreciating what you already have that you will be happy? Or are you reminded of what you might lose
if you make a radical change to your life, choose to defy convention, or rebel against tradition? When you
voice your need to do something more with your life, do people around you suddenly question their own
importance, as if they should be held in higher regard than your own dreams and ambitions?
- Understand that we are ever evolving and transforming beings. Sometimes we develop new interests
because they are meant to steer US in a new direction, to change and transform our lives in every way so that
we may grow to reach our fullest potential.
- Sometimes, these interests create an awareness that we are meant to leave the life we have and explore
unexplored realms of possibility and opportunity. The new interests reveal that those who have grown
together are now meant to grow apart.
- If the Youth appears in the present, he represents a necessity to address a desire for change within your
life, and asks that you have the courage and determination to make your choice without allowing others to
discourage you or steer you in a direction of their choosing. If you do not put your own interests first, the
potential for greater unhappiness and conflict will increase. You have dreamed for long enough; now is the
time to act, even if it means leaving behind all that is safe and familiar.

- The Future: The Youth that comes to you in a Future position has more of a passive message and
meaning. Here, he speaks of the influence of emotional energy, unconscious thoughts and beliefs, and how
they work to manifest the future.
- The Youth, because he chooses to live in the moment, gives less thought to consequences and future
outcomes, and because he lives life free from the burdens of fear and doubt, his choices often give rise to a
future that is both productive and creative.
How many times have you talked yourself out of doing what you know will make you happy for fear of what
might go wrong? How many times have you shied away from a spontaneous moment or impulse that could
have manifested in joy and laughter, because you were afraid of the way others would react?
A ‘live in the moment’ approach to life can often result in a happier future, especially if the choices and
actions of the present are motivated by pure intentions, positive thoughts, and love.
For all his seeming lack of awareness, the Youth moves through life with a lighter step because he does not
worry about tomorrow. This does not mean that he lacks depth or is ignorant. He is passionate and willing to
commit to a cause that interests him, and he does so without fear. In the same way, he refuses to expend
energy or attention on that which holds no interest for him or what might, or might not, eventuate.
It could be said that this is the true essence of freedom.

Potential Blockage: Unwilling to abide by rules that maintain order and harmony, the Youth rebels against
those in positions of authority, and anyone who demands that he moderate his behaviour when it causes hurt
to those around him. Regardless of whether his actions are justified or not, the reversed Youth may be lacking
in empathy and unwilling to consider the feelings of others, especially when there is a chance for him to
pursue this own interests.
The reversed Youth refuses to give in, and may be unaware or unwilling to see that he is guilty of selfishness.
When censured, he might respond with emotional outbursts, aggression, and impulsive behaviour, and choose
to run away.
When the Youth appears reversed in your reading, ask yourself if you are [running away from a situation that
could be resolved with communication and compromise? Are you being overly rigid and narrow-minded,
refusing I to see your actions from another’s perspective? Running away from conflict I does not bring
resolution. Neither does being selfish, impulsive, or inflexible.
Instead, be open and empathetic. It is not a question of giving up the [things that interest you, but one of
moderation and temperance. Do not [pursue your freedom to such an extreme that you prevent others from
having the same freedom.
IV THE MOTHER

Keywords: Unconditional Love, Intimacy, Nurturing, Compassion, Abundance, Growth, Fruitfulness,

Acceptance, Fear, Control, Outcomes
Key Phrases:
- Love without conditions
- Encourage gifts and talent
- Emotional intimacy and affection
- Be supportive
- Embrace abundance
- Let go of expectations

- We are all different

- Nurture ideas and goals
- Voice thoughts and feelings
- Forgive past failures
- Release control of others
- Emotional manipulation
- Meaning: Her womb is the void in which new life forms, safe, nurtured, and protected by her body.
She is the earthly universe in which a cosmic soul takes on physical form. There is no more sacred or intimate
bond than that of mother and child.
- She is the Mother - nurturer, protector, and creator. She is the very essence of non-sexual intimacy,
patience, compassion, unconditional love, and forgiveness - willing to place the needs of her child before her
own. Nor is that love reserved only for a child born of her womb, for the highest ideal of the Mother is a
woman who extends her unconditional love to all who I dwell in the world around her, without question of
whether or not that love is deserved. The Mother gives without hesitation or reservation.
- She is both teacher and guide, encouraging her children to reveal and nurture their talents. In this way,
she gifts them with healthy levels of self- belief, self-esteem, and confidence.
The Mother is also symbolic of a fertile and abundant mind - a mind where ideas take root. The Mother is
willing to nurture those ideas and provide what is necessary in order for them to grow and blossom.

I The Past: The Mother, when she appears in the past position, will take you back to childhood. In the past
position, her message will be influenced by the relationship that you had with your own parents, and how it
has shaped [your perception of self and the world around you. While the Mother is often depicted as a very
gender specific archetype, both Mother and Father play a defining role in how strong this aspect of self is
within the individual.
An intimate close relationship with one’s mother and father often gives rise to an ease and familiarity with
intimacy as an adult. Just as important is the relationship between mother and father within the family
dynamic. Were they caring and affectionate with each other? Were they supportive of each other? Did they
nurture and protect each other? How did they treat each other when they were angry or upset? Did they
communicate, or did they withdraw love and affection until one gave into the other’s demands?
If you look closely at their relationship, you will often find a parallel between their relationship and your own,
and the expectations that you iiave of those relationships. Loving, supportive, and nurturing parents will raise
a child who is comfortable with displays of affection, and who finds it easy to show care for others. A gentle
smile, a kind word, and physical affection are offered without thought or awkwardness. The child of a good
relationship finds it much easier to share thoughts and feelings and to give those feelings expression.
ị Conversely, a child raised by parents who were distant and neglectful, or ^absent, may have difficulty with
displays of intimacy or affection. They may find them very uncomfortable, and the idea of revealing their
innermost thoughts and feelings is something they simply cannot face because it (makes them vulnerable to
further rejection.
How do you see your parents? This is not a question about whether or not they were good or bad parents, nor
is it about assigning blame. It is a hard question, because it requires both honesty and acceptance of a past you
cannot change. Your relationship with your parents has played a defining role in shaping you. The presence or
absence of a supportive, nurturing, and unconditionally loving figure in your life as a child, and even as an
adult, can have great influence on how you respond and react in a situation when I support, nurturing,
intimacy, or loving is required.
How easy is it for you to show others that you care? Is this an area of I weakness that needs to be
addressed? Too often we equate intimacy with I sexual relationships, but intimacy is so much more than a
physical union. I To be intimate is to share love, thoughts, affection, and support. It is about I giving time and
attention to those you love.
The ability to love others without condition comes so naturally to some, while for others it is almost
impossible. It may even be so impossible that I they come to believe unconditional love doesn’t exist, and, as
a result, that I all love offered to them, and by them, will be conditional. These feelings I generally take root in
childhood. The child has been shown that love is only given if certain conditions are met, and that if those
conditions are not met, then love will be withdrawn.
In other cases, a child may have had a very loving and affectionate mother, but a father who lacked a
strong Mother aspect. If the father has not shown affection and encouragement - or actively rebuffed and
rejected displays of care - then the child may grow to find such displays a source of discomfort and confusion.
As adults, they are challenged by the necessity to offer intimacy within a relationship, and this can lead to
confrontation and conflict. It is not that they do not care, but that they have never learned how to be intimate
with others.
Somewhat paradoxically, this same scenario, or one in which the mother was neglectful or absent, can
give rise to a child who craves that unconditional love and intimate connection, and will look for it in every
relationship they form, only to feel rejected and abandoned when it does not manifest.
The Mother is unconditionally loving. This means being understanding, and accepting that people have
been raised in different ways, and, therefore, see life through different eyes. Their experiences will make
them respond and react in different ways. Be willing to see those differences and accept them.
Be the change you wish to see in others. Do not demand or expect that others change, or punish them for not
meeting your expectations. Instead, exemplify the attributes and behaviours that you admire most and inspire
others to do the same.
When the Mother appears in the past position, ask yourself, do you follow a pattern of withholding love if
others fail to meet your expectations? Do you find it very easy to give and display affection, but find your
feelings are hurt when others withdraw from you?
How strong is your own Mother aspect? Did care, support, and the nurturing of talents, ideas, and goals
feature in your family environment? Did your parents offer encouragement and foster a desire to dream and
create? Did they take the time to learn what interested you and develop those interests? Or were your ideas
and talents ignored?
Do you now ignore your own natural talents? Do you refuse to see the worth or value of implementing and
nurturing a good idea?
The Mother in a past position represents an opportunity to look back at your relationships within your
childhood home and determine how they affect your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and consequently, your
choices. Do they influence you in a positive and beneficial way? Or do they give rise to weightier, heavier
feelings and thoughts? It is your choice, as an adult, to decide how you allow these relationships to impact
your life and behaviour. You have within you the potential to be more - to grow in any direction you choose.
Embrace that potential.

The Present: The Mother, when she appears in the present position, symbolises potential and abundance. Now
is the time to allow ideas to germinate, take root, and grow. Cultivate them, nurture them, and be excited and
passionate as you take your ideas from conception to manifestation. Love them and yourself enough to act and
follow through, and do it without expectation or condition. Do it without trying to control the outcome.
When you do something just because you love what you are doing, there are no failures or disappointments.
Instead, there are opportunities to learn and grow.

The Future: The Mother sits in waiting, and within her womb new life grows. She is full of love, excitement
and anticipation. The Mother, like the majority of mothers, does not care about the colour of her child’s hair
or eyes, or whether she will bear a boy or a girl; the only thing of true importance is that her child is healthy.
However, despite all the care taken, all the love felt and shown, and despite all her best efforts, the Mother
remains unsure of the outcome. It is an unvoiced and often unacknowledged fear that will not be banished
until her baby is born. In the same way, you may invest love and care in a concept or idea, but you will not
know the outcome - whether you are going to succeed or fail - until it comes about.
It is natural for there to be an element of fear when you invest heart and soul into achieving a goal or
completing a project, but do not allow that fear to overshadow all else. Fear is a weed that grows unchecked in
many gardens, but, remember, the future is influenced by your past and present state of mind, and the more
you allow your fears to grow, the more they will influence the outcome. Voice them and you will be able to
see if your fears have substance.
When the Mother appears in the future position, she symbolises a need to let go of your fears and to accept the
outcome that manifests. If you have done everything you can in order to create a positive outcome, then it is
now time to trust that the outcome will be the one you need ... for good or ill.
Understand that sometimes the result you desire most is not meant to be, and the one that manifests does so
through no fault of your own. Ihe Mother symbolises a need for you to love yourself unconditionally, by both
accepting and forgiving failure, and using it as an opportunity to learn, and to become stronger and more
compassionate.

Potential Blockage: The reversed Mother can signal the presence of an aspect of self - our own self or that of
another - that is devouring and cruel and uses psychological or emotional manipulation to instil guilt in her
child for not meeting her expectations. When her disappointment is used as a weapon, and a means to control
and bind her children to her, the natural process of individualisation may be kept from occurring.
Receiving this reversed card asks you to ask if you have fallen into a pattern of using emotional manipulation
to control others. Is your hurt or disappointment genuine? Or do you act in a deliberate manner to instil guilt
and remorse in order to manipulate people into meeting your expectations of them?
Another aspect of the reversed Mother is evidenced by those who are willing to give their all and everything
to others. These people seem consumed by a need to be needed, and feel that it is their place and purpose in
life to fix every wrong, and make everyone happy. They get involved because, if they do not, the situation will
not be resolved, and leaving a situation unresolved is not something they can tolerate. These people may be
perpetually cooking, cleaning, and mothering others, instead of allowing those they mother to learn to be
responsible for themselves.
Have you involved yourself in a situation that is really none of your concern because you want people around
you to be happy? Do you have you a tendency to offer unasked-for advice? Do you often act as peacemaker or
intermediary without being asked? Do you live your life constantly doing for others what they are capable of
doing? Do you live through others? Do you give up your time to do for them what you should be doing for
yourself?
The reversed Mother suggests that these things, while done with love, are still aspects of a controlling mother
because they can prevent others from standing on their own two feet, resolving their own conflicts, and
becoming independent. Moreover, they are tasks performed to the detriment of nurturing self. Often, the very
advice given to others is not adhered to by the person giving it, because they are perpetually in service to
others, and neglect themselves.
If the Mother appears reversed, she symbolises a situation that you need to step away from, or a relationship
where you are exerting undue control or influence. Let go of your need to control or to be needed, and ask
yourself why you are compelled to behave in this manner. Sit back, put your feet up, and relax. Allow those
around you to sort out their own dramas and pick up their own dirty laundry for a change, or they will never
learn how, and will always expect it to be done for them.

V THE Father
Keywords: Fatherhood, Leadership, Authority, Protection, Responsibility, Guidance, Support, Compassion,
Control
Key Phrases:
- The centre of power within the family unit
- A time for decisive action
- A source of strength not fear
- What did your father teach you?
- Step up and take charge
- Guide, instruct, and inspire confidence
- Be interested and supportive, not critical
- The buck stops with you
- Fulfil your obligations
- Allow others their autonomy
- Share all tasks and responsibilities
- Step out of the Stone Age

Meaning: The Father in his ideal form is a strong, confident man, who, while not believing that the world
revolves around him, is very much the centre of power within the family unit. He represents the family’s core
strength and unity. He is stillness within the storm, someone who is active in his role of provider, protector,
teacher, and leader.
The Father is a decisive man of action. He teaches not only by instruction, but by example. He is a man of
integrity and honesty, someone who keeps his promises, and takes responsibility for his actions.
He is the provider, not just of financial security and sustenance, but also of order and discipline. He sets the
rules within the family home, and they are not just rules that he sets for others, but rules he follows himself.
Those rules are constants that provide safety and peace within the home, while still allowing all within that
space to flourish.

He is supportive and encouraging, and also unafraid of play and laughter. He inspires curiosity and creativity
in others with his positive influence and interest.
He is, above all else, interested and affectionate. He wants to know his children, and shows that he cares. He
takes a proactive role in knowing his childrens likes and dislikes, loves and fears, and does all that he can to
have his children leave the family home as confident, happy adults.

The Past: The Father, when he appears in the past position, will take you back to childhood. In the past
position, his message will be influenced by the relationship that you had with your own parents, and how it
has shaped your perception of self and the world around you. While the Father is often depicted as a very
gender-specific archetype, both Father and Mother play a defining role in how strong this aspect of self is
within the individual.
Was your father an approachable man who was actively present and interested in your life? Did he express an
interest in the lives of his wife and children? Or was he a distant provider who went off to work, and came
home to a clean and ordered house, where a hot dinner was waiting and children were seen and not heard?
Was your father a loving man who hugged you close, carried you on his shoulders, and bandaged your knee
when you fell down? Did he build sandcastles with toy dozers, and share a cup of tea with Teddy? Or was he
the stern, distant man who interacted little, offered praise only for accomplishments, and meted out
punishment when you disobeyed or broke his rules? .
How did your father interact with your mother? Did he treat her with respect? Was he supportive and loving,
treating her as an equal and as a partner, or was he the head of the household whom all obeyed? In turn, how
did your mother respond to his treatment of her?
Was your father a source of support and strength or a source of fear?
The child of a strong, peaceful, caring father who treats all with respect and fairness, will grow to become an
adult who treats those around them with the same fairness, respect, and care.
Just as with the Mother card, the Father in the past position asks you to look at your relationship with your
parents, as it plays a defining role
in shaping you. If your father was absent from your life, your mother may have served as both mother figure
and father figure. There may have been no strong male role model at all, and this will in turn influence your
relationships with both men and women.
The attitude and behaviour of the father within the family home -ithe manner in which he speaks about his
work, treats his spouse, and expresses his political and religious views - is the child’s first real idea of life
outside the safety of the home. The father who comes home angry, complaining about a job that he hates, a
boss that he despises, who speaks of God in one breath and condemnation and punishment in another, is going
to foster fear of the world outside the family home.
Was your father fair and just in disciplining you, or was every mistake or perceived transgression punished?
The Mothers love is unconditional, but the Fathers love is earned via accomplishment and achievement. Did
you find yourself dreading ‘report card’ time because you knew that a good report would bring a pat on the
head and a bad report would bring punishment? The archetypal Father often sees love and respect as one and
the same, and if his children do not live up to his standards or meet his expectations, his disappointment is
obvious. If he cannot respect, he cannot love.
More so, if the father’s unhappiness with life outside of the home extends toward his family, and in turn
influence his treatment of his family, his offspring may enter the world with a chip on the shoulder’ attitude.
They are afraid of their father, resentful of his domineering behaviour, but unable to express it. Instead, they
enter the world with a grievance that is ignored and repressed, and then expressed in their attitudes and
behaviour towards others, especially those in a position of authority. They are more inclined to hold grudges
and blame others because their father has taught them that others are the source of unhappiness.
Conversely, a father who is proactive in his life, who enjoys his work, treats his spouse with care and
respect, and generally expresses thoughts and opinions of life outside of the home in a positive manner, will in
turn, inspire his children to be curious and interested in the world at large. If he encourages them to speak and
to be heard, they will express their thoughts and feelings with confidence. The father who encourages his
children to
think for themselves, and to formulate their own opinions, is as wise as he is good.
The Father, when he appears in a past position, represents an opportunity to look back at your relationship
with your own father and determine how it affects your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and, consequently, your
choices. Does it influence you in a positive and beneficial way, or does it lead to weightier, heavier feelings
and thoughts? It is your choice, as an adult, to decide how you allow this relationship to impact your life and
behaviour.

The Present: When the Father appears in the present position, it symbolises a need to step up, take charge,
and lead the way. If you are the head of the household, there are certain responsibilities that come with the
position. If your position is one that involves children, it is your responsibility to set a good and positive
example. Guide them, instruct them, and inspire confidence within them.
This is not the time to burden those in your care or charge with your troubles or children in your care with
adult issues. Now is one of those times when you have to carry your burdens alone or share them with
someone who is in a real position to help you.
If your choice is to delegate, you’ll do best by playing an active role in overseeing progress and making sure
everything runs smoothly. The Father card says that you are the teacher and guide, and those in your charge
have less experience and understanding. Therefore, understand that if you do choose to delegate, and
something goes awry, you are ultimately responsible for the outcome. The buck stops with you.
If there are details or information that you need to provide in order to fulfil an obligation or responsibility to
others, now is the time to get everything in order.

The Future: When the Father appears in the future position, he has a message that relates to control and
imposing order.
Discipline and structure have their place and purpose. Through the use of both, things get done in a timely
manner. However, at times, we may try to control people and circumstances that are beyond our governance.
The Father card in this position asks US to differentiate between what is within
our control and that which is not.
For instance, you have control over your body. What you do with it, what you eat, whether you choose to
exercise, how much or little you sleep or play, these are things you decide.
You are also responsible for, and able to control, how you respond and react to a situation. If children are
involved, this is an area where control over your emotions and reactions is necessary. How you express your
thoughts and feelings in the presence of children can have a great impact on their developing minds and egos.
As the adult, be mindful that you are being watched and learned from. Be sure that you are setting an example
that you, yourself, would be happy to have emulated.
You have control over how you spend your time and with whom you spend your time. You have control over
the work you do, the number of hours that you work, and for whom you work. You might tell yourself that
you do not, but you do.
What you do not have control over is anything that is external to you. You do not have control over other
people’s thoughts, feelings, actions, or reactions. So it is important not to attempt to exert control over others.
Avoid the impulse to dominate or bully or behave in a dictatorial manner. Allow others their autonomy, and
encourage independence. Remember, you are there to support and guide.
The Father in the future position cautions against kingship or dictatorship. Your role is that of teacher. A
teacher will need to use discipline at times, but their role is not one of control and domination. Teach and
encourage those in your care, whether they be child or adult, to be curious, questioning, confident, loving, and
compassionate. For this to be accomplished, you must accept that they will also offer different opinions,
embrace beliefs of their own, and ultimately, follow their own path.

Potential Blockage: When the Father appears in the reversed position, it suggests attitudes toward gender
roles may need an update. The time when the father was sole lord and master of his domain is long past.
Today, that rule is shared. No longer are there set roles for the father and mother within the household. A
committed union between two loving people is a partnership in which all responsibilities and duties are
shared, and not in a gender-specific manner.
It is just as much the mans role to keep the house in a clean and ordered state as it is a woman’s. If you are a
man receiving this card reversed, and the dishes need doing or the ironing is piling up, do not look to your
partner to do it. Do it yourself! If you are a woman receiving this card reversed, remember, if the tap washers
need changing, do not look to your partner to do it. Do it yourself!
If you are a parent with children, make sure to teach your daughters how to mow the lawn, change a tap
washer, and fix the car. Teach your sons how to cook, wash their clothes, and clean the house. Avoid
assigning children their chores according to gender. A woman’s place is no longer in the kitchen cooking the
meal, or dusting and polishing the furniture, and if you believe it is, then it is an outdated notion of which you
should rid yourself.
The Father reversed represents gender bias and inequality that is founded in outdated, old-fashioned
thinking. You are not lord and master; you share rule. You share the responsibility for performing all tasks
and duties, not just the ones you enjoy. It is time to put gender bias aside; if you have had a habit of assigning
duties and responsibilities on a gender basis, it is time to desist.

VI. THE CRONE

Keywords: Feminine Power, Fearlessness, Authenticity, Individuality, Independence, New Purpose, Freedom,
Shadow Self
Key Phrases:
- The woman who understands her true nature
- Be aware of your choices
- Be unafraid to walk your path alone
- A life of your own design
- Untapped power and potential
- A fertile and productive future
- A childless state

- Be unbowed and unapologetic

- Respect and cherish your elders

- A direct and forthright approach is needed

- Do what’s necessary not what’s expected

- It is time to be fierce and fight back

Meaning: The Crone symbolises a proud and mature woman, an ageing woman who is no longer influenced
by a need to reproduce or parental responsibilities. She maybe approaching, or have reached, a stage in her
life where her menstrual cycles have slowed or ceased, but she is no longer true to the Crone archetype of old
that is often depicted by Western society. The nature of the Crone has evolved with the times. She is the wise
woman who is like nature - wild, still, passionate, volatile, calm, peaceful, adaptable and flowing, creative and
powerful. She is everything she chooses to be. She is a woman who is aware of her choices, and may well
have transitioned from Maiden to Crone without feeling any need or desire to be a Mother.
Ihe Crone is unafraid of being alone or of walking her path alone. After centuries of being made an outcast
and no longer being seen as having a functional role within society because her childbearing days are over,
the Crone has learned to look after her own needs. She has, by necessity, become a strong and independent
individual, who has found new purpose. Her life is full, has meaning and direction, and it is a life of her own
design.
The Crone is comfortable in her own skin and free of artifice and pretence. She is mature, honest, aware, and
wise. She is both understanding and compassionate, but speaks and acts with a directness that some may find
intimidating. The Crone can be quick to hug and offer support, but she can also be blunt, and is unafraid to
deliver a ‘tough love’ message if she feels it is needed. At times, this can give her the appearance of cruelty
and ruthlessness, but while the Crone is not a hard woman, she can be tough and unwilling to embrace other
peoples illusions. This is why some will always be quick to vilify the Crone. She can be depicted as a cruel,
hard, wicked, and selfish hag, and the very fact that she is both unrepentant and unwilling to be what society
expects her to be may make her a target for those who are slaves to society’s dictates, as well as those who
impose society’s dictates.
But the Crone is also very gentle and kind. She is loving, supportive, and nurturing. Every face she wears is
her true face, but the face she wears will be the one that she feels is needed at the time. She is who she needs
to be, when she needs to be.
This is why the Crone is often portrayed as a woman who is past her prime, wrinkled, and ugly; If she is made
to believe that she is useless, she can be controlled. If the Crone becomes aware of her potential and power,
she is a force to be reckoned with.
The Crone symbolises the emergence of a mature woman who sees herself as being in her prime, with many
fertile, productive, and creative years ahead of her. She is a woman who embraces her true power and
potential.

The Past: The Crone of the past conjures up images of haggard old women with grey hair and wrinkled skin.
These images are often used to inspire fear, and at the very least portray an older woman as being without
purpose, who is bitter because she is no longer young and pretty. Rarely in modern Western culture and
society is the crone celebrated and revered. Instead, she is called ‘hag’ because she is no longer fertile, and so
men no longer desire her. Western culture is inherently patriarchal, and, therefore, if the

male population has no need for women who are beyond child-bearing age, society has no purpose or place
for them.
Another stereotype that is commonly embraced is that of the kindly old woman who dotes on her family and
grandchildren. She’s sweet and rosy- cheeked and always there to offer a hug and love. She is the babysitter
who is always on call. She spends all of her time in the kitchen, cooking cakes and biscuits, and smells like
gingerbread. She is the essence of love and familial servitude.
So the Crone is either feared or loved. In the role of hag, she inspires revulsion. In the role of grandmother,
she inspires love and comfort. But ask yourself if the grandmother is acting from a place of love or fear. The
loving grandmother may also act from a need to feel, and to be seen, as being of use, lest she too be forgotten
and cast out., i.
The Crone is someone who faces rejection on a daily basis simply because she is an older woman. She is
feared, or she is taught to be afraid. Why? Because to be a woman is to create, and once a woman no longer
focuses her energy on creating life, and nurturing life, she has all that inner power, strength, and energy to
focus upon her passions.
She has all that untapped power and potential, and if she comes to understand just how much power she has,
the Crone is unstoppable. Her energy and focus is no longer divided. Given will and good reason, just think
what all the Crones of this world could accomplish if they put their minds, hearts, and hands to creating.
The Crones fertility does not cease once she stops menstruating. It increases. She is even more fertile in her
Crone years because her flow has ceased, leaving vital energy for other works.
We are offered stereotypes and taught to believe that women beyond a certain age are of lesser value. We
reject them. We cast them out, because if we honour them, and respect them, our present patriarchal society
would be no more.
When the Crone appears in the past position, it represents the need to reject stereotypes and pigeon-holing
people based on their age or appearance. Ageism is a form of oppression that, regardless of gender, is a mark
of great disrespect. No persons worth should be measured by their youth and appearance instead of their
maturity and experience.

The Present: The Crone in the present position represents a woman or man of any age whose focus has shifted
beyond the role of parenthood. The Crone might be a woman whose menstrual cycles have ceased; but the
Crone might also be a woman or a man who could reproduce if they chose to, but who has, instead, made a
conscious and deliberate choice not to have or bear children, and instead focus on a career or personal
interests. It is time for outdated perception to change; the Crone is not just a woman of a particular age, but a
woman or a man of a particular state of mind and being, who has a high level of awareness and maturity, who
may feel no inclination to have or raise children.
Women and men now have more choice available to them; neither gender has to have a partner or children in
order to feel fulfilled or complete. The time has long passed since it was necessary for humanity to reproduce
in order to preserve or increase the numbers within a tribe. Our tribes have gone far beyond this. In fact, some
would say that it is a wiser person who chooses not to reproduce, because they think of the planet and its
dwindling resources and not of themselves.
Crone by choice, or Crone by gender or nature, the Crone is a person who is not influenced by reproductive
urges or the issues younger women and men in our society face. They see beyond body image, gender,
sexuality, age, tribe, and famfly and societal expectations. The Crone symbolises a wise and mature person
who chooses to be free and independent. They create a life and make their choices based upon their needs and
desires, not the needs and desires of their family, partner, children or society. They are also unbowed and
unapologetic. Whether they choose to be partnered with another, single, or childless, or a grandparent who
says no’ to babysitting duties because they have something else they would prefer to be doing, they do not
believe that their choices are selfish. Crone-types are just as capable of selflessness as any other, but they do
often have different priorities to those who have or want children.
When the Crone appears in the present, she represents freedom of choice and freedom to be. You only have
one life to live, so it is important to live it, and that means putting your priorities first. You do not have to
embrace traditions and beliefs that are archaic and restrictive. You do not have to do as you are told or what is
expected of you. You do not have to allow others to determine your future or decide whether you have a
purpose. Do not allow your age, your appearance, your gender, or your sexuality to become something that
others use to define, restrict, or limit you.
You are who you choose to be.

The Future: When the Crone appears in the future position, it symbolises the approach and effect of this state
of being on your life in the future. Whether it be a stage of life that you move toward or need to embody, or
the influence someone who is Crone in nature will have in your life, the Crone is coming. Whichever it may
be, welcome her with open arms, rather than trying to ignore or resist her. Else, you might find yourself being
whacked upside the head with loving efficiency.
She represents the need to take a direct and forthright approach, especially when it comes to making future
plans. Be brave and determined. Do what is necessary, not what is expected.

Potential Blockage: When the Crone appears in the reversed position, she symbolises a need to get in touch
with your shadow self. It is time to draw on the strength of your shadow and get angry - not a rash and
reactive anger, but a cold, defiant, and determined anger. Someone may need to be told to take a long walk off
a short pier - because if you do not tell them, they are going to continue to expect you to be meek and
compliant. They may want you to feel unimportant. They may want you to believe you have no purpose. They
may want you to question and doubt yourself. They may want you to do as you are told. They may want you
to stay in the nice, brown, boring box they believe to be your perfect fit. Regardless of their reasons, they
want you to remain in a doubtful and uncertain state of mind because it gives them more power to control you
and disempower you.
So it is now time for you to say no.’ It is time for you to prove them wrong by doing everything they tell
you that you cannot, or should not, or are unable to do.
It is time to be fierce. It is time to fight back. Do not be afraid. Do not give up. The Crone reversed symbolises
a need to go to war if necessary to prove your worth, not to them, but to yourself.

VII. THE SAGE

Keywords: Sharing, Communication, Knowledge, Information, Culture, Tradition, Advice, Manipulation
Key Phrases:
- Be the storyteller
- Communicate your thoughts and feelings
- Know your audience
Devote time to research and investigation
Learn the traditions and customs of others
Know your ancestors and heritage
Sage advice both given and received
- There is no good time to give unsolicited advice
- Question your ‘traditional’ reactions and responses
- Do not speak so much that you forget to listen
- Be wary of the smooth talker
- Do not embellish the truth

Meaning: The Sage in his glory is an enthralling character. He is the sagacious older man, one who is
entertaining, expressive, knowledgeable, informative and just a little mystical and wizard-like. He is a
perceptive i man, a storyteller at heart, who can read and move his audience with skill and ease.
He’s also just a little bit of a magician and a master communicator, and I when the Sage card appears in
your reading, it represents the sharing of knowledge and communication.
Philosophy, mythology, religion, culture, politics, history, science... there’s not much that the Sage does
not love to learn about. He loves
knowledge. He loves to understand the how and why of everything, and will develop his knowledge to the
highest level he can achieve. Knowledge is his one true passion, and at this stage of his life, sharing his
knowledge - being the storyteller - is something that brings him great joy.
He is, in essence, the voice of society and civilisation, but with an unassuming flair for the dramatic.
However, as unassuming as he can be, he is a philosopher and orator who enjoys being the centre of attention.
He could be the perfect professor whose students lean in, listening intently to every word. He could also be
the charismatic politician who charms his constituents and wins by a landslide. If the Sage has a message that
he feels is important, he will find a way and means to deliver it to his target audience, and that audience will
hang on every word.
He has a particular affinity for young people, and you will often find him surrounded at gatherings,
talking, debating, and sharing his wisdom and knowledge. He takes delight in the young and will often place
himself in the role of mentor to students.
The Sage is also a very deep thinker, who sometimes feels a need to withdraw from the world so that he
can devote time to research and investigation. He does not learn for learnings sake, but because he has a
driving need to understand the universe, natural world, and humanity. His knowledge brings him clarity and
enables him to be discerning.

The Past: When the Sage appears in the past position, he represents tradition, history, culture, and modern
life. There are many old traditions, rituals, and customs that can create a sense of connection between the
past and our ancestors, and the present. Are you aware of customs that have been handed down from one
generation to the next that reinforce that connection? If so, honour them. Share them. Embrace them. Enjoy
the fellowship they offer.
All too often in the present, we are afraid to embrace our cultural heritage. It can marginalise and
isolate. It is easier to blend in, especially if you are a stranger in a strange land. It is easier to become a part
of the community if you learn the language and culture. This is a wonderful and very respectful thing to
do, too, but it should not be done at the expense of your own traditions, culture, and history. It is important
to honour your cultural heritage and be proud of it. For all that some rituals and traditions
need to fade, because they are founded in a desire to control and subjugate, there are others that are beautiful,
celebrate life and beauty, and in turn, bring great peace and connection.
Know the language of your elders. Know their history and culture. It is where you come from.
It is just as important to celebrate the culture of the people within your country and community. Knowing
about their culture, if it is different to your own, creates understanding, and this, in turn, also fosters
connection. Taking the time to know and understand another persons traditions, language, and way of life is a
mark of respect, and one that will often inspire respect in return. It is a way of building bridges that bring
different cultures together.
The Sage in the past represents the wisdom that comes from knowing and respecting past traditions and
culture. In a world that is growing smaller, and one that has many countries with a populace of mixed origin,
it is important to know your roots and to understand the diverse traditions of those who share your world. Too
often, we fear what is different, and all too often we forget that while we are of many different cultures, and
from many different lands, we are all of one race. We are all human.

The Present: When the Sage appears in the present position, it represents sage advice both given and received,
and the importance of knowing when to offer it, and knowing when to heed it.
We all embrace tradition in our lives. Our habits can, and often do, take on the form of traditional behaviour.
Tradition gives US constancy and foundation, but it can also build walls that we lock ourselves behind.
Have you ever found yourself doing something - eating a particular food, using a particular turn of phrase or
mannerism, or repeating a pattern of behaviour - because you have always done it, and you do it because it
was something that your parents do, and they in turn do it because their parents did it?
These are traditions that are so ingrained that we are not aware of them on a conscious level.
There are times when these traditions can be of benefit, as they serve to unite and bring families closer. They
are a reflection of who we are, our
upbringing, our likes, our dislikes, and so on. There also are times when these traditions can impede our
growth, our learning, and evolution, because we have taken on the prejudices and bad habits of our family
line.
Do you always have to have the last word in any discussion, whether it be a happy natter or a heated debate?
Is this behaviour you learned from your parents, and they from theirs? Do you expect your partner or child to
perform certain tasks and duties because you were expected to do them as a child, or your parents each
expected the other to fulfil them?
Have you repeated the same experience so many times that you now have a traditional reaction and response?
If so, ask yourself, is it a tradition that you want others to learn and emulate? Or dọ you set an example to
others of the type of person they do not want to be, or be involved with, because your traditional reactions and
behaviour bring unhappiness into your life and space?
When we have been in someone’s life for a period of time, we begin to see the little personal traditions those
around US embrace. There are times when we are inspired to offer sage advice and to share what we have
learned. But the act of sharing your knowledge in the form of advice, whether it be accurate or flawed, has the
potential to do both great good and great harm, and sometimes in equal measure. What if the person in
question is not yet ready to embrace the awareness being offered? What if the awareness offered only serves
to make them embrace even more harmful behaviour? How do you know if the time is right to offer sage
advice that shines a light on traditional behaviour that is not serving?
The simple truth is that there is no good time. You can only offer the advice with the awareness that doing so
may have consequences that you do not desire or anticipate. When you offer advice to another that highlights
behaviour that you believe does them harm and needs to change, you must do so knowing that if the person is
not ready for the knowledge you could also be ending your relationship with them.
When it comes to receiving the sage advice, the Sage card in the present symbolises a need to listen with a
modicum of detachment. Sometimes the Sage is unskilled and clumsy, and other times they are a little too
cutting and precise. Either way, you are being asked to avoid overreacting, and not to interpret loving advice
and insight as a personal attack.

Sometimes, others see things that we fail to see, and because they love US, and want US to be happy, they
will offer their observations and highlight behaviours that we have embraced our entire lives because they are
learned family behaviours. When the behaviour is that deeply ingrained, it may feel like an attack on our very
being when somebody suggests that our behaviour may be doing US harm.
The Sage asks that you at least be open to the advice and consider whether the person offering it might be
correct. If the advice is offered by someone who loves you, why would their motives be suspect?
Allow their words to be the catalyst that makes you wiser and more self-aware, and inspires a change that
benefits you. Try not to let anger or hurt close your mind and heart. It is wise advice that is offered; however,
as always, it is your choice whether you heed it or not.
The Sage in the present asks that you, at the very least, be open to the awareness that you may be embracing
traditional and cultural beliefs and behaviour, passed down from one generation to the next, that do not serve
you well in the present.
The Future: Knowledge, in all its forms, aids the decision-making process; it makes our choices clearer.
Do you have faith in the ability of humanity to continue to grow and learn? If we look back at the past, we can
see that we have grown as a race. Outdated and false beliefs have been cast aside, as human understanding
increases, and our knowledge grows.
However, we must also accept that much of what we know now will be deemed inaccurate or false in the
future. That is the way of knowledge; it evolves and changes as we do. Much of what we have now in the
present was once believed to be improbable or impossible in the past. All of our technological advancements
were once the stuff of fantasy and imagination.
We, as a race, continue to grow and evolve because people challenge, question, and defy those who have told
them that their actions are foolish or flawed. They have studied, researched, investigated, debunked, and
invented, and, in doing so, have moved US to the knowledge we have at this point in time.
In two hundred years, will people look back and shake their heads over
our barbarism and ignorance, or will they see the history that we create in a positive light? We, in the present,
have so much to be proud of, but we have just as much that we should be ashamed of.
What stories will the Sages of the future tell of US? Will they tell a tale that will make others weep over
the traditions and cultures that have been lost to political correctness, globalisation, and multiculturalism?
Will they scorn us because we have created a damaged and polluted world that is made hostile to human
growth and development? Will they look back with pride, or will the Sages of the future be silenced because,
we of the present, sowed the seeds of our destruction?
The Sages of every generation speak of humanity’s history and how it shapes our present and future. In the
future, will they continue to rejoice in our ability to learn and evolve and adapt? Or will they be too busy
rebelling against the limits and restrictions we have imposed upon ourselves in the present in order to create a
normal, compliant constancy, where chaos is no longer the natural state? Will the future be a place where
everyone is the same, and those who are not are made the same by pharmacological means - a place where
thought and knowledge and the information shared are controlled even more so than they are now?
When the Sage appears in the future position, he represents the importance of learning and cherishing the
knowledge of your family line and the history of your people. If you do not understand, ask. If you do not
know, learn. If you do know, share. Celebrate the role of the Sage and offer your knowledge, tell your stories
for no other reason except that knowing where we come from, and what we have endured, improves US and
enables US to live a mindful, aware life that creates a better future for all.
He also represents living in a manner that you know will make your grandchildren, and their grandchildren,
look back with pride.

Potential Blockage: There is, however, a flipside to the Sage. He can be just a little absentminded, and also
appear to be self-absorbed. He loves to speak so much that sometimes he fails to listen. Is this you? As well
intentioned as you might be in sharing your knowledge, could there be a chance that you are not listening to
something that you really need to hear?
 The Sage reversed is also symbolic of a smooth talker with the gift of the

gab. He can, at times, say what he knows people want to hear, as opposed to what needs to be said. He
represents someone who is a bit of a Pied Piper. Watch out for this person in your life, because they can be
quite manipulative, and you could find yourself wandering off your own path and following theirs, instead.
In the reverse position, the Sage is also somebody who hates being wrong. He prides himself on offering
accurate information, so if he has been misled, and then makes the mistake of offering inaccurate information,
the Sage can become quite defensive. He will resent being questioned, challenged, or criticised. Instead of
apologising, he may become argumentative, and do everything to convince others that he is correct, because
he is too proud to admit that he could be wrong, or that an offered alternate point of view could also be
correct.
He can also be a little haughty and arrogant if people question his knowledge or offer a differing opinion. He
takes such pride in being correct, that when an alternate perspective or contradictory theory is offered, he can
become querulous and bombastic. For a very open-minded and questioning person, there are times when the
Sage can be exceptionally close-minded and dogmatic. He likes to be right - sometimes for all the wrong
reasons.
When the Sage appears reversed, he cautions against arrogance and prideful behaviour in the face of
criticism. You do not always have to be right, nor do you have to win every argument. Sometimes, it is far
easier, and reflects better upon you, to admit to that your facts or perspective might be a little skewed. Do not
fall into the trap of embellishing and twisting information so that you can be seen in a positive light. Two
wrongs do not make a right.

VIII. DEATH/REBIRTH
Keywords: Endings, Beginnings, Cycles, Transformation, Transmutation, Change, Growth
Key Phrases:
- Let go of the past
- The future is unknowable
- Change is unavoidable
- There is no going back
- Allow yourself to mourn
- Death/Rebirth is a gradual process
- Shed your skin
- The dark night of the soul
- Allow innocence to be reborn
- Focus on the short-term future
- A change in beliefs, attitude or behaviour
- Meaning: The Death/Rebirth card symbolises cycles and change. Death/ Rebirth is
the death of the old and the birthing of the new. It is time to let go of the past and turn to
face a new and unknown future with the awareness that there is no going back. It is time
to begin again, sometimes with nothing but memories, and at other times with everything
external unchanged, but with your mind so altered that everything seems different,
strange, and unfamiliar. It is a time to pass from one stage or state of being to another -
and to be transformed so completely that the person undergoing the change no longer
recognises themselves. They are the caterpillar that has become a butterfly. An
irreversible process of transmutation is complete. The person they were is forever gone,
and they have been reborn. Life as they know it has changed.
Change can inspire many little painless deaths and sometimes great deaths born of intense
loss that must be mourned before we can face the future with excitement and anticipation
once more. The loss of a spouse or family member, the end of a long-term relationship or
career, retirement, and illness are just a few experiences that can bring about a death and
rebirth process.
Ours is a perpetual journey of undoing, being, and becoming.
The death preceding rebirth can be quick and sudden, or slow and painful. In the process
of dying, everything in life revolves around the death ... the pain, the suffering, the
anguish, the loss, the guilt, the anger, and the fear. Ihe pain can be so real it is debilitating.
The fear can be so paralysing that it halts all growth and has one withdrawing from life
itself. We can cycle around, analysing, questioning, preventing our wounds from healing,
refusing to accept that life has changed, and there is nothing that can be done to restore it
to what it was. That stage of life is over. There are only two choices - remain in limbo, or
accept reality, surrender to death, and be reborn.
The rebirth process can also be problematic. It is not an instant process. Sometimes,
before we can soar, we must also learn how to fly all over again. Yes, our outlook can be
positive, but the future is still unknown. Our beliefs have changed. Our perception and
understanding of the world around US have changed. Our roles and purpose have
changed. Our lives, and state of mind, and being are not as they were. We know what we
are capable of, but first we must learn and adapt to the changes that led to the little death
in the first place.
The Death/Rebirth card is all about renewal, regeneration, and new beginnings. Like the
seasons, we are bound by a cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Like the planet we dwell
upon, we experience seasons and stages -I spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Spring is a time of new growth, summer a time of fruition, autumn a time of letting go
and dying, and winter a time of dormancy and regeneration. Autumn and winter can
inspire feelings of loss and fear. We fear death and change because we do not know what
comes after; but the truth is that we do know - but we are so accustomed to life as it now,
that the idea of anything different creates resistance. There is, however, no halting
change, and just as we know and trust that spring will follow winter, we can know and
trust that after death we will be reborn.
Death is just a gateway to a new reality, a new stage of your life journey, while rebirth is
symbolic of an evolving and expanding consciousness.

The Past: Change comes upon US. We grow. Our lives change. Our bodies change. Our
minds change. Our beliefs change. Our goals change. We transform. Unfortunately, we
often fight change with every breath and fibre of our being, holding on to the past in a
fearful manner that restricts our growth, and fills our life with suffering instead of ease.
We become hoarders who refuse to throw away anything because one day we might use
it, even though it is broken.
When the Death/Rebirth card appears in the past, it is urging US, like a snake, to shed our
skin, to let go of past experiences, outdated beliefs, bad habits, unrealistic expectations,
and false perceptions - because we have grown and changed, and our past beliefs no
longer represent US accurately. Just like the snake with its eye scales turned milky white,
the things we hold onto can blind us to the truth, and prevent US from seeing those
changes clearly. Rather than accept the results of change, we may instead choose to deny
the changes because they bring confusion and fear, and have US feeling vulnerable and
defensive. Snakes, when they prepare to shed their skin, are inclined to strike defensively
because they feel vulnerable and unsafe. Are you doing the same?
Stop resisting. Allow the old skin that confines and restricts to crack and peel away.
Shed the old and see how much you have grown and how truly beautiful you have
become.

The Present: When the Death/Rebirth card appears in the present, it represents a moment
of dawning awareness - an epiphany - when you realise you want a different life to the
one you are living, your beliefs have changed in a radical way, or you do not really like
the person you are or are on a path to becoming. It is a sudden change of mind that
transforms who you are in a very short span of time - sometimes instantly.
Have you ever experienced a moment when you have seen yourself reflected in the words
and actions of another person and find yourself suddenly wanting to be a better person? It
is not a judgement of the other person, but a simple awareness that you are not presenting
yourself in a manner that is in alignment with your core values. It is a light-switch
moment, when you change from one state of being to another in a heartbeat. It is time for
a new beginning - a change in beliefs, attitude, or behaviour. Letting go in these moments
is the easy part, but to those around you, the changes that have gone on within you are not
obvious until they are acted upon. Sometimes that involves making real changes in your
ltfe - changing your lifestyle and behaviour, your career, your relationships; sometimes
you even have to change the way you speak because your new state of mind and beliefs
are in conflict with the manner in which you express yourself and communicate with
others. Maybe you use words that suggest a lack, or restrictive or limiting beliefs, and you
are so used to using them that embracing positive terms feels alien and awkward to begin
with. Keep going. Continue to be mindful of your negative dialogue and change it
accordingly.
Remember also to be kind to yourself. A sudden change of mind needs time to filter
through and manifest in your behaviour, especially if the change is one that also ends
long-term patterns of behaviour. The Death/ Rebirth card signifies that awareness is key.
For the time being, actions will speak so much louder than words. Do not tell everyone
that you have changed. Instead, be the change.

The Future: The future can be terrifying for someone who has faced a sudden loss or
change in their life. Changes of an extreme and final nature can destroy future goals,
hopes, and plans in an instant. All at once, everything you dreamed of accomplishing
suddenly seems impossible. Sometimes a sudden loss or change in the present brings with
it the realisation that your goals are no longer realistic. A loss in the present can destroy
your future. Everything you have, and everything you have strived for, is no longer.
When the Death/Rebirth card appears in the future position, it is asking you to stop and
breathe. Now is not the time to worry about the long-term future. You need to focus on a
future that is more immediate - the coming days and weeks ahead. Do not allow your fear
of a now-changed future to trick you into believing that your goals are unattainable. They
could still be realised, but you might have to change your plans. You might rethink. You
might have to wait a little longer.
Give yourself time to adjust to the changes around you before you make any long-
term decisions. Do not panic. Focus, for now, on the short- yo term future. The
v
rest will become clearer once your emotional and mental state has settled, and it
will not settle if you are worrying about a possible future that to you might not even
want when you have stopped grieving and have been reborn. 1

Potential Blockage: When life changes suddenly, we can be all forced by

circumstances to stop and take a reality check. When the Death/Rebirth card appears
reversed, it is time to take a long, hard look at your life, and understand that it is time to
let go. You can no longer live in a state of limbo. It is time to consider what is important,
and what is not. It is time to end the dying process and be reborn.
Sometimes, when the change is unwelcome or unexpected, the last thing you want to
do is let go. It is so very hard. All you want to do is scream, fight, and do everything in
your power to prevent your world from crumbling around you. All you want is to restore
normality. All you want is the life that you had.
But that life is gone.
You might want to lay blame, deny responsibility, and believe that you can continue
on as you were, just by doing what you’ve always done. You try to hold on to what was
as if it were a life preserver, but you do not want to see that the life preserver is actually a
cement block that will drag you down into the murky depths if you do not let go. You
fight and struggle, and continue to hold on to the illusion, telling yourself that you cannot
let go because to do so will bring the end you do not want or welcome. The future is
unknown and terrifying. Everything has changed.
It is the dark night of the soul, and that night can span days, weeks, months, even years,
but it must eventually come to an end.
The process of dying and being reborn leaves you feeling exposed and vulnerable. It can
make you reactive and defensive. You do not want to be hurt, but you are, and so you
may go on the offensive to make yourself appear stronger and more competent in the
midst of the storm. You have discovered the impermanent, fragile nature of life, and you
are afraid. You might find yourself questioning everything, filled with doubts, uncertain
of who you are, your purpose and reason for being. You may even question your very
worth.
It is okay to feel as you do, but the Death/Rebirth card reversed comes to let you know
that it is time to let go of your attachment to what was, what you hoped for, and what will
no longer be - that it is time to accept what is and start living again.
The Death/Rebirth card in the reversed position asks that you let go and allow innocence
to be reborn.

IX. KNOWLEDGE
Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Understanding, Training, Education, and Practical
Experience
Key Phrases:
- We exist to learn, as we learn to exist
- Knowledge is power
- Has your past education served you?
- Do not limit your potential for learning
- A time of new study and learning
- An opportunity to learn about people and the world
- Surround yourself with books and information
- Does bias and unfounded prejudice close you to new knowledge?
- Improve upon the knowledge that you have
- Where is your knowledge taking you?
- Does what you are learning now serve a practical purpose?
- Create a better future by continuing your studies

Meaning: The Knowledge card represents the first of eight primary reasons for being - the
acquisition of knowledge. We, in our physical forms, exist to learn, as we learn to exist.
Knowledge is power, and without it, we are powerless. It is knowledge that enables you
to earn a living. It is knowledge that enables you to cook your meals. It is knowledge that
enables you to treat a wound so that you can prevent infection. It is knowledge that
enables you to move through your day, and live your life. Without knowledge, and the
ability to acquire it, humanity would not be the evolved species that it is.

The Past: The Knowledge card, when it addresses the past, is referring to our past
education and its influence on our present. What you know has
guided every choice you have made. It has shaped your journey, and created your present.
When you look at your past education, do you see that it has served you well? Or is
your knowledge outdated and limiting your progress because it is no longer accurate?
Times change, information and facts change as new information comes to light and more
research and study is done. Do you find yourself in a position where your knowledge and
what you believe you know are no longer factual? Be sure not to limit your potential by
holding on to knowledge that no longer serves you in the present.
As you ask yourself these questions, be sure to consider not only those areas of
knowledge you have acquired through study and learning, but also the knowledge you
have acquired via your personal interactions with others. What lessons have your
experiences with others offered you? Retain the knowledge that helps you move forward,
and release the knowledge that restricts and limits you and holds you back.

The Present: When the Knowledge card appears in your present, it symbolises a time of
new study and learning. You are being invited to increase your knowledge or skill set. It
is time to enrol in a new course; to take on a new role at work, in order to advance your
skills; or to take a talent that you have, and apply it to a skill that allows you to draw on
that talent.
There may also be an opportunity to learn more about people, and the world around
you. Seek out the elders who can teach you about nature and humanity, and humanity’s
place and purpose in nature, as well as more traditional means of education
Surround yourself with books and information. Even if a source is unfamiliar or
outlandish to you, it may still serve the purpose of offering you information that you did
not possess - information that, in turn, both teaches you and benefits you in some way.
Now is the time to build upon the knowledge that you already have. Go back to school;
go out into the world and ask questions. Do not take anything for granted. Research,
investigate, and study all that inspires your curiosity and all that does not. You might
discover that an unfounded bias or prejudice has closed your mind to knowledge that can
ultimately set you free. It is time to crack that mind, and the books, open.

The Future: Ihe Knowledge card in a future position asks that you look to where your
knowledge is taking you. Is what you are learning in the present something that you will
use in your future? Will it take you toward a future that empowers? Or are you studying
to become something that you do not really want to be? If you want to be an artist, learn
how to paint, and research career options in the field. If you want to be ạ lawyer, study
law. Do not study law if you really want to be an artist. Do not study art if you really want
to be a lawyer.
Look at your strengths and weaknesses honestly. Look at your goals and objectives and
determine if they are your goals and objectives. Look at what inspires you and stirs your
passions. What is it that you really want to learn and do? Research practical applications
that will put both strengths and weaknesses to good use, and that will harness your
desires, passion, and interest. Do not do what others expect you to do. Set the tone of your
future by studying a course or career path that will bring you enjoyment instead of
drudgery.
Yes, we must all be realistic at times. We all have financial responsibilities that must be
met. However, even if you must take on employment in a role that you do not really enjoy
because others expect it, or it is necessary, do not allow it to become a cage. Create a
better future by continuing your education. Free yourself through learning and increasing
your skill set.

Potential Blockage: The Knowledge card reversed represents learning gone awry. It is
knowledge that is imposed, that is not factual or accurate. This is knowledge that
indoctrinates; it is knowledge that does not empower, but instead subjugates and
imprisons.
This knowledge is founded in religion, culture, and traditions that no longer have a place
in our modern world.
Are you impeding your own development by blindly following what you’ve been told to
believe?
Look to what you have been taught by others and question it. There are traditions that
honour, and traditions that dishonour. There is knowledge that impedes and restricts, and
knowledge that sets you free and empowers. The Knowledge card reversed represents the
necessity of learning the difference and having the courage to defy tradition and relegate
old paradigms to the past.

X. WISDOM
Keywords: Knowledge, Understanding, Awareness, Self-Knowledge, Illumination,
Introspection, Withdrawal, Insight, Common Sense
Key Phrases:
- You are here to become wise
- Knowledge does not make you wise
- Wisdom is learning from one’s mistakes
- Apply knowledge, logic, and common sense
- Learn from more than just books
- Seek out your elders

- Time to break a cycle ' f

- Wisdom is understanding
- Wisdom is loving the whole
- Know and love your shadow
- You have unlimited potential
The road ahead leads to many destinations

Meaning: The second of the eight primary reasons for being is to acquire wisdom. While
a person can have great knowledge, if they have no understanding, that knowledge will
not make them wise. An individual may possess a great capability to retain facts and
information, but lack the ability to truly process what they’ve learned. Some say wisdom
cannot be learned from a book. It is something that is learned through experience. True
wisdom is born of understanding our experiences.
Wisdom stems from learning from one’s successes and mistakes, one’s trials and
adventures, one’s gains and losses. Wisdom is born of awareness and discernment that
allows you to judge the best course of action. In most situations, wisdom is the
application of knowledge, logic, and common sense.
Wisdom is the synthesis of external information acquired via personal

experiences and learning. It comes from using logic, emotion, and intuit] I to analyse and
understand, to discern the truth, to grow in awareness a ? then use that knowledge to find
our place and purpose within the univej^ I and to live a good and productive life.

The Past: When the Wisdom card appears in the past position, it suggests I that it is time to
learn from more than just books. Seek out the elder wise I ones, and skilled masters in your
family or community. If they are willing I allow them to mentor you. Observe. Watch
them work. Ask them about I their lives, their beliefs. Listen to what they impart. Do not
discredit or I devalue their knowledge. They have lived a lifetime of experiences. Iley I have
made countless mistakes. They have fallen down and have struggled to I get back up. They
have feared and loved. They have lost. They have survived. I With every experience, they
have learned.
Your elders have been looking at their options, and making decisions I for longer than
you have been alive. They have become adept at choosing I the right path for themselves,
and what they can impart may just help you I learn to do the same.
When the Wisdom card appears in the past position in your reading, I it may also
signify a need to look back and learn from past mistakes. You I might be reliving the
same experience over and over again because you have I not yet learned the lesson being
offered. It is time to break the cycle.

The Present: when the Wisdom card appears in the present position, it is reminding you
to look beyond your personal scope, beyond your current opinions. You may have been
conditioned to believe in dichotomies; yon may have been conditioned to define, label,
and judge. You may have been conditioned to think, behave, and be a certain way, but a
wise person look-' within and sees beyond their conditioning, beyond their opinions, to
the truth.
To do so, they have peeled away the layers of indoctrination, fears that have no
foundation, inseci have revealed a person who understands, loves, and whole nature of the
psyche that remains. The wise peri whether they are good or bad, but accepts that they
humans are multifaceted beings who cannot be, nor should be, defined or quantified in a
limiting manner.
A wise person realises that a good person who does good deeds is still capable of bad
acts, and that a bad person who does bad deeds is capable of doing good. It IS wise to
understand that the very acts you condemn or revere might result in consequences that are
vastly different to those you expected: good intentions and good deeds may give rise to
catastrophe, while bad intentions and bad deeds may give rise to change that brings
nothing but good.
A wise person knows thát even if they were to possess all of the combined knowledge of
man, that what they know would be equal to a single star in an ever-expanding universe
full of an infinite number of stars.
A wise person knows not to define or limit, because humanity 7 is full of limitless
possibilities. We are constantly evolving and therefore unknowable. We are a part of the
Great Mystery, and limited only by our own narrow perception and understanding of what
was, what is, and what might be.
When the Wisdom card appears m your present, it says there (as a beautiful wisdom in
accepting that you do not have all of the answers, and that your opinion and beliefs - what
you believe to be truths - are sometimes unimportant in the grand scheme of things. There
are things you might know, and things you need to know, but there are also things that are
not for you to know, and speculation will gain you nothing but lost time. The Wisdom
card in the present represents a beautiful paradox, a need to accept that you are both wise,
and ignorant. Your wisdom is your truth, but it is only your truth. Your truth is not
absolute.
The Future: A wise person looks at their choices and actions in the present, and
understands their influence, and impact upon the future. They understand that every
choice they make and act upon will have consequences, and so they think before they act
- so that when they act, they are more confident about what the future may bring.
When the Wisdom card appears in a future position, it asks that you be wise and take a
moment, or several, to consider the consequences of your thoughts and actions. Be
mindful. Be very sure that what you desire is in alignment with who you are. Take this
moment as an opportunity to withdraw. Look within, and shine a light upon your true
desires, goals, and objectives. Contemplate all the possible futures that may come to be,
not just the one you want. Embrace a larger, broader perspective. Look at the bigger
picture.
See your truth.
A wise person will look to the past and how it has unfolded and then look to the future
to see how it may too unfold and the potential possibilities. They do so because the path
ahead does not just lead to one destination but many, and, with this in mind, they can
prepare for any eventuality.

Potential Blockage: We all have a side to our nature that is not pretty or kind, depending
on ones perspective and point of view. We are all guilty of judging others, of being
critical, of being selfish, and putting our own needs before the needs of others. We all
possess the ability to be unkind, intolerant, and close-minded. We have all had moments
when we have been both dogmatic and bombastic.
The Wisdom card, in reverse, asks you to accept these moments, and understand their
necessity, or the loving necessity of the shadowy aspects of your nature. Otherwise, you
will only see part of the lesson being offered. You will see minor details instead of the
whole, and the whole truth is that if you stand in the light, you will cast a shadow.
Without this recognition, you will find the journey toward wisdom a long and arduous
one.
Therefore, look to this reversal as presenting you with the opportunity to look within and
question what you fear, hate, or condemn in others and deny or condemn within yourself.
The darker aspects of your nature can often be your greatest teachers, and while the truths
revealed may sometimes be harsh and uncomfortable, they bring with them the power to
heal and empower. Use this time to get to know those aspects of your nature that you may
pretend not to have noticed and see them in the light. Know them. Learn from them. See
them change and become beautiful as your perspective shifts. They are all a part of the
divine and human being that is you.
 XI. HEALING
Keywords: Healing, Release, Purification, Forgiveness, Transformation, Infection
Key Phrases:
- To be human is to be wounded

- A time to connect body, mind, spirit, and soul

- Let go of definitions and labels

- Nurture passions and seek pleasure

- Authenticity, honesty, and laughter

- Find the source of dis-ease and distress

- You need to forgive

- Do what’s necessary to increase wellbeing

Do not dwell on the unchangeable past
-Shift your attention
Do not allow your pain to hurt others
- Seek treatment. Do not be afraid
- Meaning: The Healing card illustrates our third reason for being; however,
ltcovers healing on several levels, and does not necessarily suggest or imply that you are
wounded or in need of healing - at least not on a conscious level. A happy, safe, and
peaceful life does not always accord US with perfect health and wellbeing. Every person
is vulnerable to dis-ease, whether it manifests in physical, mental, or emotional stress, or
as a feeling of emptiness and longing that is born of spiritual wounds.
Humans are a part of hierarchical race. We have a social order, with the elite and wealthy
at the top, and the uneducated and poor at the bottom. We are a species that is driven to
win, with each of US striving to do better, to be better than the generation that came
before. Those at the top want to stay there, and those at the bottom want to reach the top.
We are goal-oriented, and believe that success moves US forward, and failure sets US
back. We are on a perpetual quest to improve, whether it be our social standing, quality of
life, or a simple desire to be a better person. We must be better. We must do better.
But what is ‘better’? In our quest for betterment are we making ourselves ill?
In the simplest terms, we often see success and failure in the same light as we do life and
death. To succeed is to live. To fail is to die - or worse still, to descend into poverty,
mediocrity, and obscurity.
We become fixated on being the best, succeeding at all we do, and yet we may still fail to
thrive. We may find we are not happy. We may find we are not healthy. Sometimes we
find that even when we do accomplish our goals, and are rewarded with wealth and
prosperity, we are not satisfied, and crave more. Are we enduring and doing only what
needs to be done in order to survive? Are we so fixated on acquiring possessions that we
have forgotten that happiness and wellbeing begin within US? Are we truly living?
There is often so much going on around US in our day-to-day lives that we disconnect
from our body, our thoughts, and emotions - to such an extreme that when somebody
asks, ‘How are you?’ we automatically say, ‘I am well,’ regardless of our true feelings or
whether we are physically well or not. To do this is an act of self-preservation, and hides
our vulnerability, our weariness, our dissatisfaction, and our dis-ease - from others. We
may be afraid of being honest, because to do so could reveal our weaknesses in a world
where we must always be strong in order to survive and succeed. The sad truth is that we
may not only be doing it in order to hide our true state from others, but to hide it from
ourselves.
The Healing card symbolises a need to reconnect and listen to what your body, mind, and
feelings are telling you - to work with them instead of against them. Whether it be as
simple as addressing a physical ailment, or addressing that empty ache that comes from
denying ourselves enjoyment and connection, this card signals that it is time to rip off the
layers of illusion, the protective armour, and the masks, and look at what lies beneath.
Are you fulfilled? Do you love your life? Are you happy, or do you need everything that
you strive for in order to be happy? Are you living a fulfilling life that you love, or are
you simply enduring, and dying a little more each and every day?
The Healing card brings with it questions like these. It also asks you to look at your life
and determine whether your path heals you, or harms you. If it is the latter, the Healing
card reminds you that it is in your power to change direction.

The Past: We all, from time to time, find it difficult to let go of the past, especially when
a moment leaves US without resolution. Unresolved issues and painful experiences, our
memories of them, and the feelings they inspire, can become a source of infection that
poisons our ability to be joyful in the present.
When the Healing card appears in the past, it signifies a need to forgive. If another has
wronged you, and their actions have brought you pain, the time has come to forgive them.
And if you have hurt someone, and have no means to undo what you have done, it is
equally necessary that you forgive yourself. Simply put, now is the time to choose to
forgive, and then shift your focus.
Of course, forgiveness is not always easy. There will be times when your mind will slip
back to the past and explore the moment like a tongue explores an aching tooth, but every
time you find yourself looking back, do something that pulls you back to the present. Do
not dwell. Distract yourself. Remind yourself that if nothing can be done to resolve or
change the situation, then the only course of action is to forgive and forget, and move on.
The more you shift your focus away from the moment to live in the present, the less pain
the past will inspire. When there is less pain, it becomes easier to forget.
Forgive and then forget by focussing on the here and now, instead of an unchangeable
past. There is a time when wounds need to be looked at and addressed in order to heal,
and a time when wounds need to be left alone. The Healing card in the past position tells
you that this is one of the latter times. Leave it be. Let time and a gentle heart bring you
peace.

The Present: It is time to have a health check? You might not have visited with your
chosen health practitioner for a while, and it might be time to do so, just to make sure that
everything is as it should be. Address any unresolved health issue in the present so that it
does not develop into something more problematic in the future. If you are in pain, and
you do not know why, seek help. If you have unexplained symptoms and reactions, now
is the time to discover why. Act now so that your future is long and bright.
You might also just need to take a moment to look within and determine whether there
are any unresolved thoughts or feelings that need to be addressed in order to maintain
your emotional and mental wellbeing.
The Healing card in the present symbolises pain and suffering in the now, and the
importance of addressing it in the now. If you are experiencing any form of pain, do not
ignore it. If you are feeling burdened by weighted emotion, whether fear, guilt, remorse,
jealousy or regret, do not ignore it. Do not shrug aside the moments and feelings that
cause you pain with a false air of detachment or a belief that what you are feeling is base
in nature and unworthy of your time or attention. Your feelings are very worthy, and there
are times when your attention is necessary.
When the Healing card appears in the present, it symbolises the need to be honest and
expressive, instead of choosing a path of repression and denial. It is time to listen,
determine, and acknowledge the source of your discomfort or distress, and then do what
is necessary in order to heal. It also represents the need to take aggressive measures in
matters that are repeatedly causing you distress. It is time to de-stress.
It is important not to ignore the little things or leave anything unaddressed or
unexpressed. It is especially important not to deny hurt or anger, if you are feeling it. If
something or someone has caused you upset, be honest and say so. It is often the little
splinters and barbs that lead to infection, infection that would not have the opportunity to
develop if we had taken the time to treat the wound immediately. We ignore the small
slights and discourtesies without realising that, over time, our failure to acknowledge and
address them has allowed them to grow into major resentments that can bring disruption
to our lives and relationships.
Instead of reacting, we overreact. Instead of taking five minutes to clear the air along the
way, we simmer in silence until we can remain silent no longer and react in a manner that
destroys. Worse still, those little things create stress, and feed stress, and stress can and
does make US ill. Unaddressed and unacknowledged, pain, fear, and anger can become a
source of dis-ease and suffering.
Act with compassion, but also without guilt and remorse, to remove toxic elements from
your life. Do so with the awareness that there are times when the only way to move
forward, to heal completely, is to act in a manner that you know may bring you
discomfort. The appearance of the Healing card suggests, however, that if you do not act
now, there may be far greater consequences. If what seems like being cruel to be kind’ is
the only option available that will bring you healing, then the Healing card in the present
advises you to do so. You might need to end a relationship. You might need to get off
your backside, move, and lose weight in order to prevent dis-ease. You might need to
learn how to relax and be still, to play and to laugh. Regardless, this is one of those
moments when you do what needs to be done, even if it means enduring suffering more in
the short term.
Finally, you may also be presented with the opportunity to rise above and transcend the
moment - but in order to do so, you will still need to first acknowledge, and then forgive
the moment and your reaction to it. You do not need to pretend you have no feelings
about the situation. You are not stone. You are not impervious. Sb allow yourself to feel
and then to react. How you respond after that is your choice, but if there is a funny side,
try to seize it and laugh until your sides hurt. Life is too short, and laughter is always the
best medicine.

The Future: When the Healing card appears in the future position, it is indicative of a
need to look at the way you react and respond to others so that future relationships remain
sound, and difficult situations that need not arise do not arise.
There are times when illness, physical impairment, emotional anguish, and loss cause US
pain that cannot be switched off. It is pain that can only be endured, and, if possible,
repressed and ignored. This is the kind of pain that is always present and impacts on all
aspects of our lives. It is pain that erodes our ability to be patient and kind; it makes US
hard and unyielding. It is pain that not only causes US distress, but can cause US to inflict
pain on others unintentionally.
If you find yourself in a position where another’s words inspire an angry reaction that is
disproportionate to the situation, ask yourself why. Why are you so angry? Why does this
situation create emotions so intense that you want to yell? Is your reaction natural, a
justified response to the situation? Or are you overreacting because you are in pain?
Situations that are left unaddressed and untreated can fester like any physical wound, and,
in turn, impact upon future relationships by making us more reactive and hypersensitive.
Whether we are in emotional, psychological, or physical pain, we do well to be mindful
of how corrosive and destructive our pain can be. It must also be said, that while we are
responsible for how we choose to react, sometimes healing is better accomplished when
we make a conscious and loving choice not to surround ourselves with people or
situations that are akin to having sandpaper rubbed over sunburn. If you know another
persons behaviour or a particular environment will irritate you in your present vulnerable
state, then it might serve you best to avoid them in the future if you can.

Potential Blockage: When the Healing card appears in the reversed position, it may
signify a resistance to getting help and healing that could be born of fear. If you are
experiencing an unresolved dis-ease, ask yourself if you are trying to treat it as a ‘mind
over matter’ situation, when your inner wisdom tells you it needs more than that.
If that is the case, do not be afraid. More often than not, we imagine the situation to be so
much worse than it is. Reality is often very different. Do not prevent an opportunity for
healing because you are afraid, or hold on to a stubborn belief that you can handle it, or
heal yourself if you just think positively.
Positivity and prayer can work miracles, but not when they are being used as wound
dressing over an untreated or infected wound.
You do not have to endure alone. Reach out and ask for help. Do not let your fears
prevent you from finding the treatment and help you need.

XII.LOVE
Keywords: Love, Infatuation, Love for Self, Confidence, Love for Life, Expansion
Key Phrases:
- Experience love in all its forms
- Love is multifaceted
- Your love will shape you or break you
- A past love re-enters your life
- A love that deserves a second chance
- Is it love or infatuation?
- How do you feel about yourself?

- Honour your body as a temple

- Stop making comparisons
- Make time to love and nurture yourself
- Love and enjoy your uniqueness
- Do what makes your heart sing
- Open your heart to new loves

Meaning: The fourth reason for being is to experience love in all of its forms -
from co-dependent and need-based love, to big, unconditional Universal Love -
and to understand that love comes in many different forms and guises. There is
the innocent, trusting love that a child has for a parent, and the unconditional love
a parent has for a child. There is the love one has for self, and the love one has for
others. There is the love we feel when we do the things we love, and the love we
feel when others appreciate what we do. There is our love for family, love for
community, love for nature, love for the gods we choose to worship - whether
those gods be born of science or religion, or the humans we choose to idolise.
There is sexual love, platonic love, playful, affectionate love, selfless love, crazy
 love, and more.
We are here to learn that love is as multifaceted as we are, and that love is neither
intrinsically good nor bad. Love is a cosmic force that will shape us or break US,
depending on how we choose to experience it, and just as we have a choice in
what we experience, we have a choice in how we perceive and experience love.

The Past: When the Love card appears in the past position, it is addressing a past love
that still has influence upon your present. A past love is about to re-enter your life, and
you will need to explore your feelings. Are you holding on to a love that has served its
purpose? Or is this one of those loves that deserves a second chance because it ended for
all the wrong reasons? Are you coming to a place of realisation that you could have made
mistake and walked away too soon?
Just be sure that nostalgia does not have you in its grip. Relationships end for good
reason, and sometimes when we look back to the past, we remember only those things
that made the relationship feel sacred and passionate, instead of remembering the reasons
it ended. If the relationship is to be rekindled, be sure the foundations are solid, and not
built on quicksand.
Remember, also, that the Love card is not just about a past relationship with another
person. Sometimes, more importantly, the past love is an interest or idea that we have
walked away from because we were afraid to take a chance. If you are finding yourself
drawn to such an idea once more, decide whether you are willing to commit to that
interest in the same way that you would commit to a person. Are you willing to invest
time and passion in nurturing your relationship - or will you soon lose interest in the same
way, or for the same reasons you walked away the first time?
Decide whether it is truly a love, or just an infatuation. Is it worth an emotional,
mental, or physical investment, or are you just wasting your time? The last thing you want
is to prevent a new love from finding a place in your heart because you are holding on to
a past love that no longer serves.

The Present: When the Love card appears in the present position, it speaks of the
important role self-love plays in our day-to-day lives. How you feel about yourself in
the present will shape your relationships with both yourself and others. It can either
motivate or prevent you from following your dreams and nurturing your passions. It
will influence all that you endeavour.
The presence of the Love card in this position asks, how do you feel about yourself?
when you look in the mirror do you like the person staring back at you? Or do your
eyes slide away as quickly as possible? What are the words that whisper in your mind
as your eyes meet - if they meet at all? If you cannot look yourself in the eyes and like
what you see, do you then seek what you cannot give to yourself from others? Do you
try to hide your own lack of love for self by being loving and nurturing to others? If so,
why do you feel unworthy, when you are the most worthy person of them all? Have
you allowed society and the media to instil a belief that you are ugly, simply because
your appearance does not fit with their unnatural, and often manipulated, idea of what
beauty is? The Love card asks that you see that you are a divine and beautiful being, a
living artwork that tells a unique and amazing story.
To love yourself is not narcissism or an act of conceit. It is love, and with this love
comes the confidence to push aside unreasonable fears and doubts, and the ability to
silence the negative self-talk that tells you that you must not, cannot, should not, simply
because you are afraid or believe yourself unworthy.
To work with this energy of self-love, take a moment to write a list of all that you like
about yourself, all that is working for you. Take pride in whats working for you.
Nurture and expand. Make time to do the things that you enjoy and that make you feel
good about yourself.
Honour your body as the temple it is. It does not matter what size or shape you are,
whether you are overweight, muscular, or somewhere in between. Give your body
whole and natural foods. Make time every day to move. Breathe. Focus your breathing:
expand your lungs, filling them with life-giving oxygen.
Remember, we are all unique, so there is never a need to compare yourself to others,
or to measure your worth by your perception of others. We are all different. We are not
meant to be the same. While the media presents an ideal of what is beautiful, more
often than not, that ideal is not reality. It is manipulated and false. But you are real.
Love that you are real. Enjoy that you are real.
When the Love card appears in the present, you are being asked to make the time to
love yourself every day. Be kind to yourself. Be good to yourself.
Know that you are divine and that you are not only worthy of love, but are loved.

The Future: When the Love card appears in the future position, it represents new love,
a growing love, or infatuation that is to come. The future position is all about
opportunity and potential. In this case, it alerts you to a new possibility for love so that
you can prepare yourself to meet that potential with open heart, mind, and arms.
The Love card here also may refer to a time of expansion, of doing new things,
going new places, meeting new people, and learning new lessons. It could be one thing,
it could be many, but all are embraced with a new love for life itself. Along with this,
may also be a time of endings, of pain no longer felt, of sorrows passed, of mourning
ended.
It is a moment of deep, abiding love and appreciation that will see you blossom and
grow, and it is a future that can arrive in a heartbeat. It is that day when you wake up
and greet the world with a smile, knowing that life has begun.

Potential Blockage: One of the most difficult things to do is remove a person from your
heart. To let go of love when it no longer serves US is sometimes easier said than done,
but there comes a time when it is necessary to release the dreams and fantasies about
 what was, and accept the reality of what is. If a relationship is over, yet you still hold on
to what is not meant to be, you risk closing yourself to new relationships. The right one
may be there in front of you, but you cannot see it because your heart and head are full
of thoughts of the wrong one.
When the Love card appears reversed, it may be suggesting that it is time to say
goodbye.
However, it may also be time to say goodbye to the negative speak that goes on in
your mind. If this is the message for you, say goodbye to that voice. Tell it to hush.
Tell it that you are breaking up with it, and that you are no longer listening. While
there might be times when that voice is your conscience guiding you, if the Love card
appears reversed, it signifies that, in this circumstance, it is a petty little voice that
needs to be ignored because it is merely fear preventing you from doing what you
know will make you happy.

XIII. UNION
Keywords: wholeness, Marriage, Unity, Connection, Integration, Harmony, Alignment,
Peace
Key Phrases:
- Unity and wholeness
- Harmony arises when we are in alignment
- You have unlimited potential
- A path that marries science and spừituality
- Duality creates separation
- The marriage of body, mind, and soul
- All is connected
- Complete self-acceptance
- Do not dominate or be submissive
- At the centre is the void
- You are a temple. Worship within
- Fear and need - cornerstones of dependency
- Meaning: The Union card symbolises unity and wholeness. It represents our
relationship with our self and our relationship with the world around us. It represents the
harmony that arises when we are in alignment within, and with both the seen and unseen
worlds around US. To achieve this centred state is our fifth reason for being.
- Who am I? What is my purpose? Why am I here? Self-inquiry puts our feet upon
the path to wholeness. It is part of our life quest, and only in asking questions and seeking
answers do we become whole. It is a journey that manifests in self-discovery.
- We come into the world innocent and pure. While in the womb, our soul is still as
one with the Source of All - the Void - the Cosmic Womb from which all came to be and
all will return. Our soul remembers that connection. The soul remembers its unlimited
potential. It remembers that it is whole and divine. Ibis knowledge, and all that we
experienced before taking our first breath in this life, resides within our unconscious
mind, where it could motivate and guide US, if it were not for the fact that from birth we
experience a life that is conflicting in every way.

- As we grow to adulthood, we are taught to define, limit, repress, suppress, and

deny. While we can be surrounded by people who support US and tell US that we are
capable of anything we set our minds to achieving, we may still limit and restrict our
potential by embracing labels and definitions.
- Furthermore, we are born into a race that divides and separates into ‘tribes.’ The
tribes maintain that they want peace, but thrive and profit more from conflict and war.
Two of the largest tribes are science and religion. Many of the people of each tribe hold
those of the other in contempt. You’ve heard the arguments. Science is founded in fact
and reality. Religion, and its more open and expansive form, spirituality, are founded in
myth and make believe. One is based on logic, analysis, and reason. The other is based
on faith, emotion, and imagination. However, if you scratch the surface and look a little
closer, both are founded in theory. Both require trust and conviction. Both are loved and
defended with the same level of conviction. Both could coexist in harmony.
- To many of those who follow a scientific path, a belief in God is a sign of mental
illness and dysfunction. To many of those who follow a religious path, non-believers
follow a path that leads to damnation and eternal suffering, who is right and who is
wrong? The answer is that both tribes are but aspects of a greater whole. Only in
embracing both science and spirituality do we find the answers to the larger questions.
Spirituality and science are not mutually exclusive, spirituality founded in science, and
science that embraces spirituality and the Divine, offer far greater opportunities to
explore and understand the universe and all that dwells within than either standing on its
own. Each can, and does, enhance and expand our perception of the other.
The Union card represents the bringing together of many aspects of our world that we
have been taught to separate from the whole. All is connected - as above, so below.
The universe in which we dwell is multifaceted and whole. The earth upon which we
dwell is multifaceted and whole. All that dwells beside US upon this blue-green earth
is multifaceted and whole. We, humanity, are multifaceted and whole and we have a
symbiotic relationship with that whole. As the dominant species on the planet, the very
health of the whole planet is dependent on our own health and unity as a species, and
so we must reconnect and integrate and become one with all once more.
The Union card symbolises the marriage of body, mind, and soul, and the recognition
and acceptance of our own divinity and connection. We are physical beings who are
meant to live a ltfe that includes and embraces both the physical and the spiritual. We
are unique and individual beings, but also part of a greater whole.
We are told that love is all, and that at the centre, when all is in harmony and alignment,
there is only love. But while love is important, at the centre there is only the peace and
stillness of the Void. It is in unifying all, and experiencing the peace that is born in that
moment, that we remember what it was like to first dwell in the Void and to dwell in the
Womb. In that place of pure stillness and silence, all is created.
The Past: When the Union card appears in the past position, it symbolises an
opportunity to free yourself from a belief in duality, and embrace the whole. Duality
offers contrast, yes, but there comes a time when understanding that black or white,
right or wrong, good or harm, is all just a matter of perspective. The Union card in the
past says that now it is time to step back and look at the whole from an objective point
of view, or seek out someone who can help if you cannot be objective.
Duality often separates what should never have been divided. While everything has its
opposite, those opposites are not always diametrically opposed, and from a different
perspective, they can sometimes even appear to be identical in nature. Both may be used
to productive and beneficial effect.
Free yourself from old beliefs that only serve to separate and divide. There is no right
or wrong path. Both paths will take you forward. Neither is good or bad; they are
simply two different paths.

The Present: The Union card in the present represents divine union, the marriage of
male and female aspects within the self. Both the masculine and feminine principle
resides within all that is, and all that will be. They are humanity, are multifaceted and
whole and we have a symbiotic relationship with that whole. As the dominant species
on the planet, the very health of the whole planet is dependent on our own health and
unity as a species, and so we must reconnect and integrate and become one with all
once more.
The Union card symbolises the marriage of body, mind, and soul, and the recognition
and acceptance of our own divinity and connection. We are physical beings who are
meant to live a ltfe that includes and embraces both the physical and the spiritual. We
are unique and individual beings, but also part of a greater whole.
We are told that love is all, and that at the centre, when all is in harmony and alignment,
there is only love. But while love is important, at the centre there is only the peace and
stillness of the Void. It is in unifying all, and experiencing the peace that is born in that
moment, that we remember what it was like to first dwell in the Void and to dwell in the
Womb. In that place of pure stillness and silence, all is created.

The Past: When the Union card appears in the past position, it symbolises an
opportunity to free yourself from a belief in duality, and embrace the whole. Duality
offers contrast, yes, but there comes a time when understanding that black or white,
right or wrong, good or harm, is all just a matter of perspective. The Union card in the
past says that now it is time to step back and look at the whole from an objective point
of view, or seek out someone who can help if you cannot be objective.
Duality often separates what should never have been divided. While everything has its
opposite, those opposites are not always diametrically opposed, and from a different
perspective, they can sometimes even appear to be identical in nature. Both may be used
to productive and beneficial effect.
Free yourself from old beliefs that only serve to separate and divide. There is no right
or wrong path. Both paths will take you forward. Neither is good or bad; they are
simply two different paths.

The Present: The Union card in the present represents divine union, the marriage of
male and female aspects within the self. Both the masculine and feminine principle
resides within all that is, and all that will be. They are
 aspects of the whole, equal in purpose and function. You, yourself, are both masculine and feminine,
regardless of physical gender or sexual preference, and for unification and creation to be achieved, each
must be present and honoured equally.
Now, it is time to open and embrace the feminine within you without fear, to receive and accept the true
and beautiful nature of your physical self, and to allow it to be, without shame, judgement, or condemnation.
It is time for complete self-acceptance of how you think, feel, believe, perceive, and appear.
Now, it is time to open and embrace the masculine within you without fear, to be strong and powerful
without a desire to compete, control or dominate. Remember, however, that while the Divine Masculine may
not seek to dominate, it is not submissive. Use logic and reason, but not to the exclusion of emotions and
intuition.
Embrace the Divine Feminine by honouring your emotions and allowing them to flow without repression
or denial. Accept your thoughts and beliefs as being a reflection of your truth and reality.
Love your physical form without condition. Treat it as a temple and worship within.
Step into the flow and use your intuition with trust and confidence, and marry it with logic and reason. Be
sensitive. Be vulnerable. Be strong. Be compassionate. Be kind. Be active. Be creative.
Be all. Be whole.

The Future: When the Union card appears in the future position, it symbolises stepping into the Void within
and using this time ahead to create. It is a very affirming but simple meaning. Centre yourself. Allow peace to
flow through you and fill your senses. What you do with this powerful moment is your choice, but make the
time to use it.

Potential Blockage: when the Union card appears reversed, it represents fear and need, two things that can
destroy harmony and peace within all aspects of our lives, especially our relationships with others.
If you are lonely, and seeking a partner to assuage that loneliness, you are likely to found your relationship
upon need and fear. You may build it upon an unstable foundation that has the potential to develop into
dependency. Relationships built upon need, as opposed to those where two who are whole come together as
equals, are all too often destined to fail.
Ask yourself... do you want a relationship right now that is the meeting of two minds and hearts as equals, that
is free of doubt and insecurities that erode and weaken the bonds of love? If so, would it be better to first have
a loving relationship with yourself and address the doubts and fears so they are no longer the driving force or
motivation for seeking a relationship?
The Union card reversed suggests you stop looking for wholeness within your relationships and, instead, find
it within yourself. Give to yourself all that you would give or wish to receive from another. Be your own best
friend. Be your own lover. Be happy and at peace in your own company, and you will never be lonely again,
whether you are with someone or not.

XIV. SELF
Keywords: I Am, Identity, Self-Realisation, SelfManifestation, Centre, Peace, Acceptance

Key Phrases:
- Establish a unique and individual identity
- Be free of definitions and labels
- You have unlimited potential
- How has your past shaped you?
- Identity is fluid and changing
- Who you are is for you to determine

- Are you trying to fit with the wrong crowd?

- Know who you are
- Who do you wish to become?
- A path of loving expansion
- Let go of a herd mentality
- Think for yourself

Meaning: The Self card is the sixth of the reasons for being. It signifies the
importance of establishing a unique and individual identity that is free of
definitions and labels and embraces unlimited potential.
There are elements within every society that do all they can to quash the
independent, the creative, and the authentic, because they profit, in one way or
another, from doing so. Independent thinkers, creative types, those who defy
tradition and convention - and who perceive what is ethical and moral and what is
legal as being two different beasts - are people that threaten the status quo. As a
result, we are indoctrinated. We are told how to think, told what is normal, told
what is beautiful and acceptable, what is right, and what is wrong. Those who
disagree, or seek to be independent, or who just do not fit with society’s definition
of normal and beautiful, are often met with fear, anger, contempt, ridicule - and
even banishment and imprisonment. Independent thinkers can be considered
radicals, creative types seen as eccentric or crazy, and those who defy tradition and convention as
rebels and freaks. All risk condemnation in one way or another.
Yet, time and time again, we are told that we should embrace our differences, be creative, and strive to be
authentic.
We are controlled via the media, religious organisations, and educational institutions, and taught how to
behave, how to think, what to believe and feel. We are told what is normal and what is not, and that we must
strive to be normal. Normal is acceptable.
But what is normal?
It takes courage to defy family, tradition, and societal expectation. Establishing a healthy, authentic self-
identity is one of the most challenging tasks you will face in this lifetime, because it requires a willingness to
break free of labels and definitions that we, not just others, place upon ourselves. It takes courage to say no’ to
those who expect, and sometimes demand, that you say yes.’
The Self card represents stepping free of the labels others have bestowed upon us, and redefining ourselves in
a manner that is not restrictive or limiting. It means having the courage to follow your own path, instead of the
path laid down by others.
Who were you? who are you? Who do you wish to become? The Self card poses these questions. Yet, you
must first know who you are, and how you were shaped by your past, to be able to answer them.
To discover and know your true self is to undertake a journey of undoing, being, and becoming - to find your
centre place, where you are fulfilled, at peace, and accepting of all that you were, are, and will become.

The Past: Ask yourself, who was I? Am I still the same person I was then, or have I grown and changed? Am
I holding on to an outdated idea of who I am that needs to be changed?
You are not the same person you were ten years ago. You are not the same
person you were five years ago. Sometimes, change occurs so swiftly that you can
be a very different person from one day to the next. Every experience changes you
- sometimes in small ways, and sometimes in monumental ways, and we do not
walk through life without experiencing change. Sometimes the change occurs
within the mind, when your thoughts and perception are altered. At other times, the changes are
physical and noticeable to all.
You change from one day to the next, even if that change is only that you are one day older. You cannot
remain untouched and unchanged if you are alive and living your life. Time and motion bring change.
So what marks has your past made upon you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually? Do you
believe your past experiences have shaped you for better or worse? Do you look back with pride? Or do you
look back with regret? Learn from those regrets, and then let them go. They serve no purpose except to weigh
you down if you hold on to them.
Do you wish for a different life? Or would you not change a single moment because you like who you are
and know that one different choice or experience might have given rise to a totally different person?
When the Self card appears in the past position, it says that while your past has shaped you, it does not
have to define you, and it should never be allowed to limit you. Who you are is for you to determine. Not your
family. Not your friends. Not society. You.

The Present: When the Self card appears in the present position, it addresses the person you are in the present,
and asks you about the person you show to the world. Who is the person you want people to see when you
first meet? How do you project yourself, and what aspects of yourself do you wish to reveal first? Do you
present the same face to all who meet you? Or do you wear a mask when you are out in public and only let the
real you shine forth once people have earned your trust? Do you reveal your true identity, or, instead, do you
present a construct that puzzles and confuses those around you because what they see is not what they get.
Are you a chameleon, who shape-changes to fit with everyone? Or do you reveal your true thoughts and
self without worry about others’ opinions of you, preferring to be genuinely liked by a few, instead of shape-
changing in order to be liked by many who might not like you if you were to reveal those true thoughts and
self?
We all have layers. We all wear masks. We all have a public and a private face. We have a self we share
with strangers, a self we share with those we like, love, and trust, and a self that only we know and only a few
will ever see. Yet, as we grow in confidence and acceptance, the more alike in nature those layers become.
And if you are trying to fit in with the wrong crowd, you will most likely find that it is like wearing shoes
that are a size too small or too big. While those shoes will, in a limited way, protect your feet and help you to
move forward, over time they will pinch or rub, creating bunions and blisters. Wouldn’t it be so much easier
to find a pair of shoes that fit?
Therefore, ask yourself, instead, who am I? Do I know this person? Is this person who I really want to be?
Are there aspects of myself that I hide because I am afraid others will reject me?
Are there things that I would love to do and speak of, but dare not because those around me have an
expectation that I follow their lead and do as they do?
Do I like me?
Am I allowing others to define who I am?
When the Self card appears in the present, it signifies the need to take a moment to get to know yourself.
Determine whether the identity you present is fact or fiction. Are the characteristics that define your identity
true to who you really are in body, mind, and spirit? Or are they imposed upon you by others?
Now is not a moment to judge or doubt, but an opportunity to assess and affirm. If your answer to the
question, ‘Do I like me?’ is ‘yes,’ then that is all that matters. If the answer is not so affirming, it is an
opportunity to peel away some of the layers you might be hiding behind, to allow your natural self to shine,
and to do it because your first love is for self.

The Future: When the Self card appears in the future position, it flows directly on from the questions raised in
the present. The two work hand in hand; one creates and manifests in the next.
Ask yourself, who do I wish to become? Will the choices and decisions I make in the present change me
for better or worse in the future? Am I on a path of loving expansion? Or am I on a slippery descent into
turmoil?
Our identity, and how we perceive ourselves, is ever changing and evolving. We
are our own masterwork. Let the love you have for yourself guide your
brushstrokes. Create a masterpiece.

Potential Blockage: The Self card reversed represents a need for you to look within and ask if you are
embracing other peoples beliefs and behaviour in order to belong. Going along with a ‘herd mentality’ can
make you predictable, and lead others to have certain expectations of you, especially if you are predisposed
to follow their lead, or do as they do, without question.
Humans have always formed tribes and communities. We are social animals that seek out others in order
to feel protected and understood, but while we are, and always will be, part of a collective, we are also
unique and individual beings, who have evolved to a point where we have the freedom to be different - if
we have the courage and desire to do so. In fact, we have the freedoms that we do, because generations
before ours have defied convention and tradition, broken laws, and fought for their right to be free-
thinking individuals.
That fight is ongoing, as people continue to evolve, and each tribe demands to have the same rights and
privileges as their neighbouring tribe.
Monkey see, monkey do. It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but there are many
who do not see imitation as flattery in any form. Rather, they see it as the act of someone who seeks to
curry favour or approval, or of someone who is unable or afraid to think for themselves.
So think for yourself. Stand on your own two feet. Be innovative and original,
instead of doing what everyone else is doing. It does not serve you to believe what
others tell you to believe, nor to do as others do - unless you truly do believe as
they do, and share the same values. If you want to belong) do not try to make
yourself fit by being the same as others, when you know that you are different. Be
who you are. Respect who you are. Then you will draw to you those who are
similar, who will respect you, and whom you will also respect - because, like you,
other free-thinking, independent people are busy walking their own path.

XV. ABUNDANCE
Keywords: Abundance, Consciousness, Giving, Receiving, Energy, Love, Appreciation
was good or bad, one with an abundance consciousness sees the whole experience and
learns from the whole experience.
Key Phrases:
- Abundance is a state of plenty
- Abundance is a feeling
- Abundance surrounds you
- Have faith and conviction
- Complete trust is requừed
- Your rainy day is today
- Determine your goals and reasons, and set intentions
- A state of contentment not influenced by external factors
- Relax and enjoy yourself
- Generosity ripples outwards
- The more you give, the more you receive
- Appreciate and be grateful
- Meaning: What is abundance? Abundance is defined as a state of plenty. When the Abundance card
appears, it signifies a feeling of abundance, of appreciation, that opens you to the abundance that surrounds
you. In turn, this feeling gives rise to an abundance consciousness. A person with an abundance consciousness
is one who is always hopeful, seeks a fair and equal exchange of energy, and sees potential and opportunity in
all experiences.
- To create and open ourselves to abundance and embrace an abundance consciousness is our seventh
reason for being, and, potentially, one of the more challenging purposes, because it requires absolute faith and
conviction. It requires complete trust.
- Abundance consciousness is a state of contentment and fulfilment that is not influenced by external
factors. Regardless of whether the experience
 Abundance embodies a way of living that does not change, regardless of whether you have more or less in
your life. Abundance cannot be earned, given, bestowed, or taken away; it is contentment born of fulfilment
and appreciation. Abundance means to see and appreciate the wealth that surrounds US - not just the material
wealth, but the abundance of energy, love, nature, spirituality, food, enjoyment, and time. Abundance is a
perpetual state of evolution, expansion, and growth that is mirrored in all that surrounds US. If you do not see
these things, you may be restricting the flow of abundance. Perhaps you have blockages in place - beliefs that
have you seeing a lack or scarcity, and embracing an idea that everything is limited or will run out.
Abundance is about giving and receiving in equal measure, rather than controlling, taking, possessing, or
hoarding. Being generous, and appreciative, and grateful will help you to experience abundance. Being
loving, and giving love will help you receive love. Being respectful will help bring respect to you. Giving
with the right intentions for the right reasons, sharing what you have without fear, rather than dwelling on
what you do not have, these will help bring wealth to you. Remember, however, abundance about giving
simply because you can and want to, not because you want something in exchange.

The Past: Abundance is in infinite supply. However, when the Abundance card appears in the past position, it
signifies a need to address past issues that may prevent you from embracing an abundance mindset. Ask
yourself if you were you taught to be frugal, to hoard, and to save for a rainy day. If so, do you still do so in
the present, even though there is no real necessity? While saving for a purpose is one thing, saving for no
purpose is another - and might reveal an issue from the past that is blocking abundance.
The easiest way to prevent the flow of abundance is to believe that it will run out. Therefore, be generous. Be
giving. Be open to receiving. Have faith that there is always more when you have need. The key to increasing
abundance is to be focussed and active. Trust. Inaction, and worry over what the future may or may not bring,
will only restrict the flow. Your ‘rainy day is today. Go and enjoy yourself.
These are not the only beliefs that hamper the flow of abundance. Maybe you were taught to believe that
money is evil and that to desire financial wealth - security - is base and unenlightened?
While an obsessive desire to increase wealth will block the flow of abundance, it does so because it is
driven by a subconscious belief that there is a scarcity or lack. However, it must be said that money is not evil.
Nor is money good. It is money, and, in our present day reality, money is necessary for survival. Money does
make the world go around, and, without it, options and opportunities are limited. Contrary to popular opinion,
money can buy you happiness.
How?
Money opens you to new, and more, experiences. It can pay for further education, which increases your
career potential. Money grants you freedom to explore the world, to follow your dreams, partake in your
favourite past times and hobbies. Money creates financial security, which, in turn, allows you to spend more
time with your family and friends. Having financial security also allows you to be more generous and to
support local businesses, which can then, in turn, support other businesses.
To desire financial wealth does not make you a bad person. It does not make you greedy. Although having
possessions will not bring you fulfilment, having the financial freedom to experience life on your terms
almost certainly will.
Whatever the beliefs you carry about money and abundance, when the Abundance card appears in the past,
it is time to do an abundance health check. Give up limiting self-talk and beliefs: T cannot.’ Ĩ should not.’ T
must not.’ Paradoxically, there is also a need to let go of controlling, fear-based dialogue that says, T must.’
Let go of past beliefs that will result in sabotage and lack. Give yourself permission to be abundant.

The Present: When the Abundance card appears in the present position, it symbolises a need to embrace an
abundance consciousness. Try to let go and relax. Just allow things to flow. Focus on enjoying what you are
doing, and being in the moment, rather than grasping, speculating, or expecting.
Ask yourself what it is that you want, and why you want it. is there a possibility that you want or desire
something just because another person has it, because it will increase your social status, or that it will make
others like or respect you more?
If this is what you desire, and it makes you happy, then that is your choice - but take this opportunity to try
doing everything for love, and you might discover that you fulfil those desires, and more. When you embrace
an abundance consciousness, you will find that you have love in plentiful supply. Focus on doing the things
that you love, and doing things for love, just because you love. Even if a sacrifice is required for you to get
what you want, if you do it for love, you will not see it as a sacrifice. Of course, everything we desire has a
price. The physical price might be money, or time, or action in the form of constant effort and commitment -
but if the energetic currency is always love, the results will be abundance. So love the experience. Love the
journey.
The Abundance card in the present suggests we put love first, by making time for what we love; taking joy in
our love; sharing our love; and giving what we wish to receive.
If you want love, be loving, and do the things that you love to do. Love your life. It will always come back to
you. when you love, you get love back. When you give something your undivided attention and interest, and
do so only because you enjoy it, then you will get back all that love you have invested, in return.
To apply this to business, be generous in spirit and nature to your customers and clients, and supportive of
other small businesses. Give them a reason to want to come back, and they will. Give them a reason to respect
and support you, and they will. Also, try not to be competitive. Just because another person has a similar
business in the same street or patch of cyberspace does not mean that they are going to steal your sales or
customers. Instead of worrying about rivals, focus on offering the best service or quality product you can
provide.
Be abundant with your body, as well. Rather than indulging in unhealthy habits, nurture your body and give it
everything that it needs. Feed your body an abundance of healthy natural foods. Diets ... give them up. Move.
Eat well. Savour what you eat. Make it a sensory experience and enjoy it.
And nurture your mind, as well, by avoiding the media, which too often feeds us images of hopelessness or
lack that create a grasping mentality of want that has you working harder and harder for less.
As for time, that, too, is plentiful. It never runs out, except when you restrict and limit it. So stop counting
your minutes; stop rushing. Instead, take the time to relax, and breathe in the beauty of life that surrounds you.
Tip your face toward the sunlight. Dance in the rain. Jump in puddles. Laugh at the wind.
Failure, disappointment, loss: let go and embrace a positive mindset. See an opportunity to learn and grow
in every experience, even those that have caused you pain. There is good in every situation, if you are willing
to see it.
Most importantly, let go of worry and have faith. That bill will get paid. The money you need for school or
business will manifest. But you also have to be willing to make things happen instead of waiting for it to
happen.
The Future: When the Abundance card appears in a future position, it signifies the rippling outward effects of
generosity.
Remember to share what you have, even; if you only have a little. Be generous and giving, even if the only
things you have to give are your care and attention. Give of yourself to others. For instance, you can show
your interest in another. If you have a little bit of a windfall, share it with others. Do not hoard it or save it for
a rainy day. Use it. Pass a little along to someone else. Seek out a small business or artisan and make their
lives more abundant by sharing your own abundance. Give to a charity. If you buy a new coat, and have no
need for a second, give your old one to someone who might be in need of a little extra warmth.
Get into a habit of giving to others, especially when you no longer have need for what you have.
Make a habit of cleaning out your cupboards, and give away what you do not use or need.
Offer someone in need a helping hand, when you see them struggling, rather than walking on by.
Sometimes, something as simple as a kind gesture can change the day for another.
If something wonderful happens to you, pay it forward - and you create abundance in the lives of others as
well as your own. This generosity ripples out in a magical way, creating future abundance. The more you
give, the more you receive.
Potential Blockage: When the Abundance card appears reversed, it signifies a lack of gratitude and
appreciation for what you already have in your life or for what others do for you.
To turn this around, practice being grateful. Gratitude is one of the keystones of abundance, so look around
at your life and see and appreciate what you already have and be grateful for it. If you are unable to do this,
then how will having more make a difference to your life? If you can only see what you do not have now, this
same lack - an emptiness that nothing fulfils - will only manifest again in the future. Keep in mind that you
cannot change a lack mindset by buying more possessions. Material possessions will not give you the lasting
happiness that comes from within. The happiness you feel will be impermanent. It will fade.
If someone offers you a gift, do not measure their care for you by the money spent on the gift. Be grateful.
If someone buys from your business, do not complain when they spend only a little, after you have given them
a great deal of your time. Be grateful. Perhaps what they spent with you was all that they had and therefore a
very generous act.
If you have food, clothes, a roof over your head, and money to pay your bills, then you are rich beyond the
wildest dreams and hopes of many. In fact, you already have more than literally billions of others.
It is time to appreciate all that comes to you, even if it is not as much as you hoped for or need. It is a
beginning, a good start. Appreciate and be grateful. Even a little something extra is more than you had, and so
much more than many others have. Give thanks for the bounty in your life every day.
XVI. DESTINY
Keywords: Personal Destiny, Universal Destiny, Seeking Answers, Purpose, Quest
Key Phrases:
- Your destiny is to become whole and connected
- Your destiny is to lead a life with meaning and purpose
- Step inside and explore heart and mind
- Discover your gifts and talents
- A sense of purpose and confidence
- Ancestral healing may be requứed
- Break the chain
- Remember your dreams
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Sometimes the most important destiny remains hidden
- Your destiny may influence generations to come
- Overcome the trials and obstacles
- Meaning: The Destiny card represents the eighth reason for being - to embrace your destiny. Your
destiny is twofold. You have a universal destiny and a personal destiny. Your universal destiny is to become
whole and connected, to find your centre, to overcome all that destroys your peace, to face your fears, let go
of hurts, and love yourself and your life with unreserved delight.
- You also have a personal destiny, and that destiny involves seeking and following your bliss. Your
destiny is to find and lead a life that has meaning and purpose. But your destiny is not going to be found out
there in the world; you must step inside and explore your heart and mind. Your destiny is not predetermined.
It is a choice you will make based on your inherent gifts and talents. To meet your destiny, you must first
discover and recognise what those gifts and talents are, and then work to use them for the benefit of self and
others.
- To know you have a destiny, or multiple destinies, can give a sense of purpose and confidence. It can
bring you joy, peace, and fulfilment. However, your journey toward meeting your destiny can be full of
obstacles and trials. Like the quests of old, this is your quest, but instead of seeking an intangible ‘holy grail,’
you move towards something tangible and real.
- There are activities and interests that inspire your passion and love, that make you feel complete, and
imbue you with a sense of rightness. It is these things that you are destined to do. It could be gardening. It
could be painting. It could be fixing broken things and repurposing them. It could be healing. It could be
protection. It could be anything, but the key to recognising it is how it makes you feel, and what you are
willing to do in order to make it a key part of your life.
- You are never too old or too young to seek your divine purpose.

- The Past: When the Destiny card appears in the past position, it signifies a need to go back to the
beginning and to delve into the past. Sometimes, we can find ourselves unable to determine what our destiny
is in the present, because there is a past issue that has been handed down from one generation to the next that
needs to be addressed, first. Anxiety, depression, addiction ... to these there may be not only a genetic
component, but a spiritual one too.
- For example, you might have no reason to feel anxious, and yet you do, and it is an anxiety that is with
you all the time. You may have been raised in a happy, safe household, and yet you are constantly on edge. A
voice raised in anger has you flinching and wanting to hide. You jump at shadows, and always question and
look for hidden meaning in others’ words. Your fight- and-flight response is always at the ready.
- One of your parents may also feel the same level of anxiety, and if it is something that is discussed, a
little investigation might reveal a familial history of anxiety that has no foundation. It may be a fear memory
that has been passed down from one generation to the next - a memory that has taken root in the unconscious
mind, buried deep where it influences your conscious mind and body.
- There may also be a history of physical abuse, neglect, addiction, or restriction that has been passed
down from one generation to the next. For instance, a parent that was a victim grows to become an abuser,
oppressor, or addict, who then imposes the same cruelty or neglect upon their child, who, in turn, grows and
does the same.
- When the Destiny card appears in the past position, it suggests that your universal or personal destiny
is tied to your past, or your family line in some way. There may be an ancestral or generational restriction or
pattern that needs to be broken. It may be your destiny to break it so that it ends with you.
- Maybe your destiny is to be a better parent than your own parents were. Maybe your destiny is to
break a history of cultural abuse, restriction, or oppression that has been passed down from one generation to
the next. Maybe your destiny is to end that cycle so that your children, if you choose to have them, can grow
up happy, and confident, and have an easier, love- filled life, that is free of inherited or imposed fears that will
serve as obstacles when their quest to find their destiny begins.
- It must also be said that, when the Destiny card appears in the past position, it may simply mean that
the key to discovering your gifts and talents lies in your childhood memories. Look back and remember the
dreams you had as a child. Who did you want to be when you grew up? What did you want to do with your
life? As adults, we often tell ourselves that our childhood dreams are unrealistic or unattainable, but we are
the only ones preventing those dreams from manifesting. You dreamed of being Superman, so you tell
yourself that your dream was silly and impossible. You have no super powers. You cannot fly. But stop and
think for a moment. What is it that Superman does? He protects people. He fights evil. In simple terms, you
can do the same. You can protect and serve, and, in attaining your destiny, you can fly, too.

The Present: When the Destiny card appears in the present, it represents the quest for our destiny. In order to
discover that destiny, we must determine what our gifts are. What are your gifts? What do you have a talent
for? Maybe you feel that you do not have any unique abilities, gifts, or strengths, but why do they have to be
unique? Why does it have to be a skill that only you possess? There are many butchers, bakers, and
candlestick makers, and there’s always room for more, especially for those who are passionate about what
they do. It is not always about what you do, but how well you do it, and what it inspires within you and in
others.
Do not make the mistake of automatically looking for something big or uniquely creative because it places
you in the public spotlight. The most important people often work behind the scenes away from any spotlight.
The reality is that we usually look in all the wrong places because we are comparing ourselves to others.
Another common mistake is to believe that our destiny is intertwined with our career path. Your destiny
may have absolutely nothing to do with your choice of career. You may, in fact, have to walk a career path
that is not one you love, but allows you to do what you love. Sometimes, the thing we love to do the most is
not suitable as a career, and sometimes the act of turning it into a career can lessen the love we feel. Weigh
your choices carefully, and consider the benefits and consequences of turning a passion into a career path.
To find your gifts, ask yourself the following questions: What did you dream of doing or being as a child?
What activities do you immerse yourself in so completely that they have you losing track of time? What
activities in the present leave you with a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment?
Sit down and write a list of your strengths and weaknesses. What are you good at? What stops you in your
tracks?
Ask others that you know and trust for their insight. Ask them, from their perspective, what they see as
your weaknesses and strengths. What have they observed you doing well? There is a good chance they have
been saying that you are really good at something for years. They may see something you cannot.
What comes naturally to you? If there is something that you do with ease and natural ability, then this
would be one of your gifts. Can you make plants grow without any effort? Do animals respond well to you?
Does every meal you make bring a smile to the faces of those who share your table?
What are your passions? What is something you are always talking about to the point where others wonder if
you have a one-track mind? What is it about this interest that draws you? Remember, it might not be the
interest itself, but something related or connected.
Ihe secret is to look within, not to look at others. We support ourselves in our quest when we understand that
sometimes our destinies might appear small and insignificant, but maybe of crucial importance to the lives of
those around US.
Also understand that sometimes our destiny remains hidden, because it is not a destiny that changes your life,
but instead changes the lives of others. You are here to fulfil a grand purpose, even if you never determine
what it is. Everything happens for a reason.

The Future: You can have multiple destinies. You may have found your destined vocation,A but there might
also be more to come. We are all connected, and the choices you make as you work to fulfil your destiny may
influence others to do the same. It might also be your destiny to inspire others to seek their own. You might
create other little destined moments that need to happen so somebody else s life can shift and evolve.
Everything we are, and everything we do, ripples outwards and influences those around US. You might be
here to make one seemingly obscure and random decision that brings about a change in the lives of your great,
great grandchildren and inspires them to do something of importance to the entire human race.
When the Destiny card appears in the future position, it signifies a need to remember that, although you have
attained fulfilment in one area of your life, you may still have other things to accomplish. There is always
something new to learn and experience that will add to your life - and sometimes the most important destiny
to have is the one that does not reveal its influence until long after you have returned to the earth.

Potential Blockage: When the Destiny card appears reversed, it cautions you against following a path of
instant gratification and ease. Do not be fooled into believing that once you have determined your destiny
making it manifest will be free of difficulties or problems. When is any quest easy? When does the hero or
heroine of any story move from where they are to where they want to be without effort or sacrifice?
Some of the obstacles you will face will be self-made and born of your insecurities and doubts, While others
will be placed in your path by those who might not understand or believe in your destiny. Sometimes, the
people who try to steer you away from your search are the people who love you, people you do not want to
hurt or disappoint. It takes great love and conviction to say ‘no’ to those who might have other plans for your
future — but to have your destiny manifest, you may just find yourself in a position where it is necessary to
do just that. If you do not, you may find yourself being thwarted again and again.
When the Destiny card is reversed in your reading, It Is helpful to remember that meeting your destiny does
not necessarily simply happen, nor is it likely to happen overnight. Therefore, prepare yourself for the process
by releasing expectations of instant gratification. Instead, prepare to pay your dues, fight your demons and
monsters, and overcome obstacles that may well feel insurmountable. To do so, let go of those fears and
doubts that might have you procrastinating and wanting to turnback or turn away.
Finally, to make your destiny manifest, you might also need to learn more at this time. You have gifts and
talents, but to turn them Into something practical and tangible will take time, devotion, and dedication.
XVII. JOURNEY
Keywords: Experience, Character, The Past, Cause and Effect, Consequence, Conditioning, Environment,
External Influences, Providence
Key Phrases:
- You are created by your experiences
- Your character is shaped by your past
- How does your past influence you?
- Are you reliving your past in the present?
- Smile over the good and make peace with the bad
- Choose quality experiences
- Act with reason and purpose
- Avoid involvement in unwanted conflict
- Create happy memories
- Learn from your journey
- Don’t make your truths a prison
- This day is yours to shape
- Meaning: The Journey card represents the first of the eight influence cards. Your life
journey, your past, is made up of choices, experiences, and moments, that have shaped and
created the person you are in the present. You are the sum total of all that you have
experienced, and your journey and the person it has manifested plays a foundational role in
every choice and decision you make.
- Your journey has influenced your personality and character. You have been shaped by
your successes and failures, triumphs and mistakes, heartbreaks and healing, the moments
you have been alone and the moments you have shared with others. Your journey has shaped
your likes and dislikes, your biases, your beliefs, and has governed all action.
- If you look back at your life, you will see that you have moved through from one
moment and experience to the next. You have faced obstacles and overcome them - and you
have had moments that have brought you so low you did not believe that you could continue
to live. You have had your heart broken, and believed it would never heal. But it did, and
once it healed, you then travelled forward to the next moment forever changed. The choices
you made from that point onwards were influenced by what the past taught you.
- You have also experienced times of intense joy and bliss, where the moment has been
perfect. You have loved with every fibre of you being, and laughed until you cried. These
moments have also had their influence, for they have made you lighter in spirit and moved
you forward.
- The Journey card represents the life you have led, and will lead, and how it has shaped
you, changed you, created you, and influenced every choice you have ever made and will
make, and every experience you have ever had and will ever have.

- The Past: Our past was full of moments that have impacted on US in one manner or
another. Each moment has influenced and shaped US in some way. There have been happy
moments, and sad moments, thoughtful moments, and thoughtless moments. Moments that
have blessed US with knowledge, and moments that have destroyed knowledge. There are
moments we never want to forget, and moments we do not want to remember. Some of US
have experienced a past that was full of tears, pain, fear, and confusion, while others have
experienced a past that 37was full of love laughter, joy, and freedom. Most of US have
experienced a past that was a mix of both.
- What we have experienced on our life journey has left a mark upon US mentally,
emotionally, and sometimes physically. We have fallen down and cut ourselves, and while
our wounds have healed, they have not done so without leaving a bruise or a scar. The
bruises and scars have faded, but what they have taught us is never really forgotten.
Memories of our past experiences and emotions are stored in our conscious mind or the
archive that is our subconscious mind. What memories, born of which moments, are
influencing you the most?
How has your past shaped you? Has it created a person who sees the glass as half full, half
empty, or a glass that can be refilled if one chooses to do so? Has your past created an
optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Are you open-minded, or close-minded? Are you
mindful and aware, or blissfully ignorant?
When the Journey card appears in the past position, it is asking you to take a moment to
see and acknowledge how your past may be influencing you. Has it influenced your life to
your betterment? Or are you carrying the negative aspects of your past experiences around
with you every step you take in the present? Take a moment to reflect, to smile over the good,
and make peace with the bad.
The Present: Our journey is there to learn from. We break patterns of behaviour and repeating
cycles by seeing the truth of our past actions, and understanding that if something did not
work for us on several occasions in our past, then maybe here in the present, a different path
should be taken. We learn from the mistakes of our past and action that learning in the
present.
If we do not learn the lessons our past experiences have offered, we will repeat the
experiences again, and again, until we learn, and in doing so, break the cycle.
When the Journey card appears in the present, be honest with yourself; be willing to see
the truths people often seek to deny. We may not always have a choice in what we experience
and when we experience it - but we do have a choice in how we respond and react once the
moment has passed. In the present, you are completely free to choose how you react and what
lessons and truths you take away from your life journey. So ask yourself if you have you
allowed your past to do more than shape you. Have you allowed your journey to define who
you are in the present? Do you allow the past to exert undue influence over your choices in
the here and now? Learn from your past mistakes, but don’t allow those lessons to teach you
to be more afraid, overly cautious, judgemental or cynical. Our truths, the wisdom or
knowledge we gain from each and every experience, is not meant to cage us. It is meant to set
US free.
- Allow yourself to be free to live, love, and laugh fearlessly. See potential, opportunity,
and possibilities as you set your feet on a path to a new destination, instead of returning to
the old ones. Give yourself permission to enjoy the moments you are experiencing in the
now, fully and completely.
The Future: When the Journey card appears in the future position, it signifies the important
awareness that your future is yours to create. You can now choose a better quality experience
that you know will add to your life, and walk away from those that detract. You may not
always have a choice in the experiences and moments that others draw you into, but you can
make those experiences as long or as short as you choose to. You choose how you respond
and react to those moments.
Make an investment in the quality of your future by choosing to avoid drama and conflict
when you can. Create your 38 future with deliberation, and focus on doing things for good
reasons. There are times when ‘just because’ is the best reason you can have, but even then,
you can choose to do something that makes you truly happy ‘just because’ rather than spend
hours caught up in conflict ‘just because.’
When you see this card in the future position, remember, the future is created in the
present. Choose to fill the present with experiences that create happy memories.

Potential Blockage: The Journey card reversed symbolises a fixation with the past that
prevents one from living fully in the present. It matters not if you are holding on to a happy
moment or a painful one. By holding on to those moments, you may potentially be hampering
your ability to experience life fully and completely in the present. Are you constantly reliving
your past successes to the detriment of doing well in the present because the days gone by
were better, bigger, and brighter than the life you lead now? Or are you holding on to a
painful past and suffering as you relive your hurts over and over again?
What is it that you have learned from your journey? Has it made you a happier,
healthier, wiser person? Or has it made you wary, cautious, cynical, or full of anxiety?
 We learn from our past experiences; in each moment we can uncover our personal
truths, but sometimes the knowledge we take from them has taught US to be more afraid or
overly cautious. The knowledge gained from those experiences is then implemented in the
present to a sometimes detrimental degree.
- Have your past experiences made you afraid of living in the moment?
- Do you feel that by letting go of the past, and by living in the now you might
somehow be caught out again, or disappointed if your experiences in the now are not equal to
those of your past? The Journey card reversed asks that you let go. By holding on, you
actually risk having that ‘worst case scenario’ manifest because you invest so much time,
thought, and emotion into their possibility.
- You are no longer the person you were in the past, for good or ill. You, your life, and
your circumstances have changed. The past is gone. Let it be over and, instead, fill this day
with possibility. Make this day a good day by shifting your attention and interest to what
surrounds you in the present. If the present is not as full or as grand as you wish it to be, then
make it so. Today is a day you can change for the better - and so is tomorrow.
- XVIII. THOUGHT
- Keywords: Thought, Reality, Power, Attention, Focus, Attraction, Positivity,
Negativity, Universal Law
Key Phrases:
- Thought creates reality
- Thought is the foundation of consciousness
- Don’t rush your thinking. Be certain
- Thought is energy
- Energy flows where attention goes
- Be mindful of the Universal Laws
- Are conscious and unconscious mind in accord?
-Be realistic, instead of optimistic or pessimistic
- Good and bad go hand 39in hand
- Change your mind. Change your life
- Do not overthink or speculate
- Question the critical-mind speak

Meaning: Cogito ergo sum... I think, therefore I am.

This simple statement, expressed by René Descartes, is a founding principle of Western
philosophy. It means if one questions one’s existence, the very act of doubting and then
questioning is proof that one does, indeed, exist.
But what if you are a figment of your own imagination or the imagination of a god mind? What if you were something else
dreaming of being human - or only existing because someone, or something, is dreaming of you? We may think we are
human. We may think we are real, possessing a solid, physical form. We may think our world is what it is, but, at a quantum
level, research suggests that the world around US does not exist unless we focus our attention upon it. It does not become

real, and remains fluid and CHANGEABLE, UNTIL

WE GIVE IT SUBSTANCE,

DEFINITION, AND FORM.

You think the table or chair in front of you is there. Your senses and mind give it substance
and form, and so therefore it is, but at a quantum level, the table does not exist until you focus
your mind and attention upon it.
Thought creates reality.
Thought is the second, and one of the most dominant, of the influence cards in the deck, for
thought, like emotion, will determine the direction of your life. Your thoughts, the way you
think, shape and create the world around you.
What, and how, you think is as true a reflection of you as the face that looks back at you
when you gaze in the mirror.
However, from a scientific standpoint, thought still remains a mystery. Neuroscientists are
learning the mechanics of thought, but why it occurs is not yet known and can only be
guessed at. Regardless of the way it operates, though, thought is a complex process that
involves both the conscious and unconscious mind, and is the result of our senses being
stimulated by, and reacting to, the environment in which we dwell. It is the product of mental
activity. It is the manipulation of information in a manner that enables US to conceptualise,
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reason, work through problems, and make decisions.
Thought is at the very foundation of consciousness, and some would suggest that, without
consciousness, we would not be human.
The Past: The past is the birthplace of all the thoughts that dwell within our minds. Even
something experienced here, in what you believe to be the present, has already occurred.
Several studies have revealed that we make our decisions a few seconds before we think of
them. It also takes several milliseconds for our minds to process what we are experiencing -
so before our minds have made sense of the moment, the moment has already passed.
The Thought card, when it appears in the past position, asks that you, or someone you trust,
look to the past for answers. Doing so will bring clarity and confidence. It could be that
something important has been forgotten, and so your thinking is flawed as a result. You are
being cautioned not to rush into a decision right now, for what you think to be true and
correct might not be. Think carefully and discuss the situation. A puzzle piece is missing,
and so now you need to look into your mind and memories to determine if you are
remembering everything, and remembering it correctly.
Take a moment to be a little more analytical than usual. Reflect, process, and remember so
you can be confident that you are not making a choice or decision based on a flawed memory,
where details have been forgotten or altered. Now is not the time to ‘think’ you might be
correct. Be certain, instead.

The Present: How we think - whether we think in a positive, confident, and compassionate
manner, or whether we think in a negative, critical, and judgemental manner - will give rise to
the same energy in our day-to-day lives. Our thoughts are energy in its simplest and purest
form, just as all that is matter is also energy, so it does not take ‘belief’ in a particular concept
or ideology for our thoughts to have influence on our day-to-day lives, as well as on the lives
of those around US. When the Thought card appears in the present, it represents taking a
whole-istic approach to your thoughts and accepting their power to shape your reality.
Thought, emotion, belief, and perception all work hand-in-hand with each other. Each is
separate from the other, but each also has the power to change one or all four. All four have
been shown to govern our overall energy.
We attract to US what we focus our thoughts and attention upon, but it is not a simple case
of like attracting like. With energy, there’s always more to it. Regardless of whether we
believe in the concept of Universal Law or not, these Laws will continue to work around US.
In simple terms, there are seven Universal Laws. They are as follows:
Mind - All is of the mind. All is energy. All that exists within your reality is born of what
dwells within your mind, or the minds of others. We are all born of the Universal Mind.

Correspondence - As above, so below. All that dwells within US dwells externally. What we
feel and think within heart and mind we will see and experience in the world around US and
see mirrored in others.

Vibration - Nothing is still. All is energy, and all that is energy vibrates.
Everything we experience with our senses takes place on a vibrational level. Everything
within the universe vibrates to a particular frequency. Like vibration will attract the same or
similar vibration, while those of a different vibration will repel.
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Polarity - Everything has its opposite, and those opposites are identical in nature, but
different by degree. These opposites are both part of the whole, and, without both, there is no
whole.
Rhythm -'Everything ebbs and flows, waxes and wanes, transforms and transmutes.
Everything has a season, and every season comes to an end, as it flows into the next.
Cause and Effect - Nothing happens by chance. Everything happens for a reason, whether that
reason be known or unknown. For every action there will be a reaction, whether it be your
actions or the actions of others.
Gender - Everything contains elements of both masculine and feminine.

These Universal Laws influence our lives, and there is never just one Law at work in our
experiences. They are all working together and weaving every moment in unison, as if our
lives were part of some cosmic tapestry.
Whether we can conceive of it or not, these Universal Laws are at the foundation of life and
existence. With this in mind, it stands to reason that we should at least be mindful and aware
so that we are the master weavers in control of our own loom and thread.
Remember, it matters not how much you want to manifest a particular outcome on a
conscious level if your unconscious mind thinks, feels, and believes something contradictory.
If your unconscious mind is full of thoughts of failure, fear, or a belief that you do not
deserve the outcome you desire, then your overall energy will be very different to what you
think it is.
Like an ocean, your surface may reflect a peaceful calm, while the depths below are murky
and hide currents that can drag you down - and because the thoughts that are locked within
the unconscious mind are more deeply rooted within your psyche, your vibration will mirror
those unconscious thoughts, for good or ill.
So, you might ask, if an individual has no awareness of what dwells within their
unconscious mind, unless it manifests in specific patterns of behaviour in the present, how
can he or she have any power over those unconscious thoughts and the behaviour they give
rise to?
The answer is that, rather than focussing on what is seemingly not in your control, you
instead, understand that you are a being of unlimited potential, and allow the seeds of a new
way of thinking to take root.
Unconscious thoughts, for example, can lose their power and ability to drive a negative
mindset by the simple acceptance that good and bad go hand-in-hand. Therefore, instead of
taking a dichotomous approach, based on the notion that we must not be negative and must be
positive, flow through life with the awareness that there will always be positive rewards and
negative consequences to every experience, and you must take responsibility for your role.
Instead of being optimistic or pessimistic, be realistic. Embrace a way of thinking that
embraces the whole, instead of either/or.
There is a silver lining to every storm cloud. Remember to look for it. There is something
good to be learned from every
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success. Be prepared and willing to pay your dues.
In these ways, we can take the bad with the good, and the good with the bad, and find a
centre place where both are met with peaceful acceptance, instead of the expectation that a
particular outcome is the only outcome that will take US to where we need or want to be.
Then we can see that, just as there is nothing wrong with being positive and optimistic, there
is nothing wrong with feeling negative and pessimistic at times. Our vibration is not meant to
be static. It changes as we change. Ebb and flow, cause and effect: working toward any
outcome will offer moments of both. What we experience from one day to the next, will offer
US both.
It is good to understand, too, that every time you set your heart and mind to a particular
objective, you are likely to experience both moments of bliss and moments of terror, as your
thoughts swing from one to the other - back and forth, forth and back. Be mindful and aware
of your thoughts and their influence, and shape your mind into one that works in harmony
with the Universal Laws, and you will begin to see your thoughts in action and how they
manifest in your reality.
If you have ever changed your mind about something, you will know that doing so can
change everything. Again, for good or ill, a change in thought can change your life in an
instant.
The Thought card in the present represents a time to really see and appreciate the power of
the thoughts that dwell within you.

The Future: The Thought card in the future position has a simple message. Sometimes the
best way to achieve the future outcome that you desire is not to think about it, unless it is
necessary. Less is sometimes more. Try not to ponder and speculate at this time. Rather than
fill your mind with thoughts of‘what if’ and ‘maybe,’ just set your intentions, learn what you
need to do in order to achieve the outcome you desire, and then allow yourself to stop
thinking, and simply do what needs to be done. When what needs to be done has been done,
step back and focus your thoughts on something else ... like having fun.
The Thought card in the future says, ‘You do not need to think so much!’ Just let it be.

Potential Blockage: Sometimes, we know why we think as we do; we have experienced a

moment, or many moments; that are the foundation of the thoughts within our head, and we
can work to lessen any negative impact they may have upon our lives. However, there are
also times when we do not know why we have the thoughts that we do. They are just there.
Are they the result of exposure to a media-driven society that runs on negative comparisons?
Or is the voice in our head that of our parents, or other influential famfly members?
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Sometimes, we do not understand the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that give
rise to a harsh, critical, judgemental, or doubtful voice in our head, especially when we have
led what we believe to be a happy life.
The Thought card reversed symbolises the need to question negative and critical mind-
speak when it arises. Ask yourself why you are thinking the thoughts that fill your mind and
create the chatter. If the thoughts revolve around you, try asking yourself these questions: Are
the thoughts valid? Do they have foundation? If so, it might be time to look inwards to
determine why you are having them.
If they do not have foundation, however, the best thing you can do is to shift your
attention. Do not allow them to become persistent thoughts that can, in turn, become words
and beliefs that do not serve you. If the chatter in your mind is harsh and critical, or fearful
and doubting, it will affect how you move through your life. It may even prevent you from
achieving the outcomes you most desire.
 Whatever the cause, when a critical or condemning inner voice speaks, there is no real way
to hide from it. All we can do is shine a light upon the thoughts behind the voice, do what
we can to understand those thoughts, and then change or dispel them. Doing so will, in
turn, silence that voice. If that does not help, then sometimes the only alternative is
distraction. When your inner voice is critical or judgmental, do something that shifts your
focus and give it something more productive and beneficial to chatter about.
It is in this way that affirmations, joyful activity, and a positive social environment can be
beneficial. The affirmations and activity serve to shift your attention to more positive
thoughts, while the latter helps by not feeding the negative thoughts. It is quite challenging,
however, to banish negative, critical mind-speak, while surrounded by friends and family
who encourage or feed negativity. So, for your own wellbeing, look closely at your circle
of friends, family, and work colleagues and notice how they express their own thoughts.
Do they have a tendency to make harsh comparisons? Do they ridicule, judge, or condemn
those who think in a different way?
Even though we love the people we have in our lives, they are not always good for us.
When we become aware of this, it may be that the only way to find our way back to a
healthy, positive mind-speak is to limit our exposure to those'who focus on the negative.
When the Thought card appears reversed in your reading, listen to your mind-speak and
understand how it reflects the truest nature of your thoughts. Ask yourself whether those
thoughts are welcome, or if they need to change. Listen closely to what your inner voice
says to you and about you - and know that the very thoughts behind the chatter have the
power to shape your reality.
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XIX. EMOTIONS
Keywords: Emotions, Feelings, Emotional Honesty, Positive Emotions, Negative Emotions,
Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Expression
Key Phrases:
- All emotions are necessary
- How are your feelings influencing you?
- Use your feelings to evaluate a situation
- Heed the message behind the feeling
- Are you a negative or positive person?
- Do not prejudge the present based oh the past
- Practice acknowledging your feelings
- Fill your day with laughter
- Step back and detach emotionally
- Positive emotions open you to learning
- Repressing emotions creates disease
- Address symptoms of emotional repression
- Meaning: The Emotions card is the third of the eight influence cards and represents
the influence that our feelings and emotions have upon our choices and decisions.
- The positive’ feelings and emotions that have the most influence upon us are love,
joy, gratitude, peace or serenity, hopefulness, inspiration, amusement, pride, awe, and
curiosity. We also feel a range of ‘negative’ emotions, with the primary examples being fear,
anger, disgust, jealousy, sadness, regret, loss, and hate.
The key message of the Emotions card is that feelings and emotions are neither good nor bad.
All are necessary, and each and every emotion we experience has both a positive and negative
element to its nature. Positive and negative exist in all that influences US, whether it be a
single thought belief, experience, or an emotion.
When you hold a simple, unmarked magnet in your hand and look at it, can you tell a
difference between the negative pole and the positive pole? No, you cannot. In the same way,
negative emotions are indistinguishable to positive emotions. Negative is the polar opposite
of positive, and like many polar extremes, these do not denote good or bad. They are simply
the opposites of each other, and both poles are necessary for US to function in a whole and
healthful manner.
Without experiencing the weightier emotions we have come to associate with pain and
discomfort, we can become so positive that we become complacent and ignore the danger
signals and warning signs all around us. We may become so busy laughing and having fun
that we walk right off a cliff because we are not paying attention and didn’t see or sense the
oncoming danger. It is the emotional response we have after ‘the fall’ that has us learning and
laughing it off or choosing to blame or condemn. Would you feel anger over your
carelessness, blame someone else for not having put a large sign up warning of the danger, or
would you laugh and take it as a reminder to be more cautious in the future? The emotions we
feel give lightness or weight to our thoughts, beliefs, and perception.
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We are told that positive emotions open up our focus, and inspire US to be curious, to
learn, and retain information. Negative emotions focus and narrow our attention to ensure we
deal with an issue. But feelings of joy can blind us to warning signs, just as anger or fear can
blind US to opportunities and experiences that will bring US joy. They say love is blind, and
it can make us blind to the many things we should address but are afraid to because to do so
might place our relationship at risk.
While we may experience anger when somebody crosses our boundaries, that emotion can
serve US by providing the impetus we need to end a toxic relationship. In the same way,
fear can serve to warn us of impending danger, which, in turn, can keep US safe from harm.
When we feel regret, we are offered the opportunity to realign our values, and to set goals
and act on them. When we experience jealousy, we can see it as an invitation to look within
and address neglect within ourselves or a lack or imbalance within our relationships. In
these and many other ways, negative emotions can have a positive influence by helping US
see what is amiss in our lives and, even, how it can be addressed.
Emotions, both positive and negative, and the positive and negative aspects of each
 emotion itself, can have a great influence upon our decisionmaking process, depending on
the emotional imprint that is made with each experience. The emotions we feel play a
fundamental role in the retention of memories. Encounters that leave US lukewarm are
likely to be forgotten, while those that stir up intense emotions will be remembered for
much longer. If those emotions are repeated from one experience to the next, they can give
rise to set emotional responses that impact on our present. They can also give rise to a belief
that the repeated experience will generate the same emotional outcome.
If you experience intense feelings related to a particular event - for example, the intense
fear mingled with excitement that you would feel if you were to parachute out of a plane - it
is unlikely that you will ever forget that feeling or the moment that inspired it. However, an
activity as mundane as hanging out your washing on the clothes line is not likely to be
associated with any feeling intense enough to be remembered in great detail in the future -
unless you were abducted by aliens as you hung your undergarments out to dry.
Our emotions help US evaluate our experiences. From there, we use those emotional
evaluations to see and weigh our options, make our decisions, and guide our actions. Our
emotions, in themselves, are neither good nor bad. It is how we manage them and allow them
to influence our thoughts, beliefs, and perception that brings US low or has US shining bright.

The Past: When the Emotions card appears in the past position, it represents the influence our
past experiences have upon our feelings and emotional state in the present. How has your past
shaped you emotionally? Without judging or condemning yourself, take a moment to look
back in an honest manner and determine if you would consider yourself more of a happy,
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angry, guilty, or fearful person.
When driven by negative emotions, like guilt, anger, and fear, people are more likely to
behave in a self-sabotaging manner. The guilty person may often worry that their success or
desire to be happy will take from others, or make them appear selfish or greedy, while they
want happiness, they often do not believe they deserve it. A more typically angry person can
make rash decisions, often without thinking things through, or considering others; they may
also tend to assign blame if things go wrong. Meanwhile, the fearful person might overthink
things, hide behind doubt and uncertainty, or avoid making decisions - or even acting at all -
if and when, possible.
In contrast, those who are generally happy people are usually more open-minded. They
tend to make their decisions in a calm, confident, and relaxed manner; they are more
about the journey than the destination. They are happy to go with the flow, and trust that
they will achieve an outcome to their liking, even if it is not the one they expected.
Your experiences in the past, together with how you have responded to them emotionally,
will often predispose you to feel and react a particular way when similar situations arise.
Sometimes, our emotional biases will result in US prejudging a situation and deciding an
 outcome in advance. If this is the case, we may actually act in a manner that will give US
the emotional outcome we expect.
When the Emotions card appears in the past position, it symbolises the need to address
emotional bias and your emotional mindset to determine if it is working for you, or
against you.

The Present: When the Emotions card appears in the present position, it represents a need
to learn to recognise and understand your emotions. It symbolises the importance of
working with, and managing, your feelings - not controlling them, but understanding
them, accepting them, and allowing them to flow and shift naturally.
What are your feelings telling you?
If you are feeling at peace or fulfilled, ask yourself why you feel these positive emotions.
Knowing and acknowledging the reasons will not only give rise to feelings of
appreciation and gratitude, but understanding why you are feeling at peace will enable
you to remain in a peaceful state for longer - or move toward a peaceful state in times of
increased stress.
If you are feeling inspired, why? What were you doing that suddenly had you feeling
inspired? Again, this has a positive influence, especially if you can learn to use the more
negative emotions that you feel in a creative and productive manner.
It is of great benefit to be mindful of your positive emotions, as this awareness will allow
you to both acknowledge the moments that gave rise to good feelings, and provide the means
to shift your focus away from those negative emotions that can only be lessened with time.
On the other hand, it is of benefit to consider the reasons for feeling more negative
emotions, as well. If you are feeling anger, ask yourself‘Why?’ What do you need to do in
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order to resolve or work through this anger? Is it proportional to the situation?
If you are feeling afraid, why? what has triggered your anxiety? Is it always present in the
background in the form of stress? If so, what can you do to reduce that stress? Are there
aspects to your lifestyle, such as diet, sleep patterns, or work pressures, that are adding to
your stress levels and, in turn, increasing your anxiety?
Knowing and understanding the things that make you feel more at peace or happy will
give you the means to divert your attention when there is need. And learning to recognise the
situations that trigger your anger or fears, can help you can learn to avoid those situations or
work through them with more ease when the situations are unavoidable.
You may also find that it is beneficial to create a diversion for times when you experience
emotions that you recognise as problematic and unhealthy.
For instance, how do you cope with feeling difficult emotions if there is nothing you can
do to change your circumstances? One strategy could be to shift your focus in the situation,
and in doing so, shift the flow of emotion.
How do you cope when you are so afraid or angry that all calm and reason has fled? You
might find an outlet, such as deep breathing exercises, writing in a journal, or throwing paint
at a canvas. Try going for a walk or a run. Lift weights. Punch a pillow. Call on a friend to
talk things through. Dig in the earth. Grab a camera and go out and focus your attention
elsewhere.
The key is not to deny what you are feeling, or try to control it, but to refocus your
attention on something else until the intensity of the original emotions have subsided, and you
can begin to work through them. Once that little bit of calm has been restored, you can look at
your feelings, look at the situation that triggered them, and then work to resolve them, with
less likelihood that you will do something you might later regret.
Again, it is important to understand that what we feel is often a reaction to what we have
experienced, and can be a message for US to respond to with action k- but sometimes,
especially if our past has made US more reactive and sensitive, we might overreact and create
a situation where resolution is made so much harder, if not impossible. Conflicts are often a
direct consequence of misunderstanding. Understanding -^including understanding of our
own emotions - brings clarity and an opportunity to heal and grow.
Make a daily practice of taking a moment to recognise your emotions, and honour them by
understanding the very useful information they provide.

The Future: When the Emotions card appears in the future position, it brings a very simple
message: Laugh! The future is created now, so if you want to create a future that is happy and
joyful, fill your present days with laughter. You needn’t have a reason to laugh. You do not
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even need permission. Just look around yourself and laugh, even if it seems a little
inappropriate. Why? Because laughter heals. Laughter inspires. Laughter creates positive
emotions. Be joyous, and let your laughter ring out.

Potential Blockage: When the Emotions card appears reversed, it symbolises the need to
address the common symptoms of emotional repression in your life. Repressed emotions can
have real and lasting impacts on the body, mind, and spirit. They can not only reduce the
quality of your life and your relationships with others, but, potentially, even shorten your life.
One of the most common signs of emotional repression is revealed in how you respond to
the question, ‘How are you today?’
Because we now esteem political correctness more than emotional honesty, most of US
will smile and respond, T am good. And you?’ even if we are emotionally broken and crying
on the inside.
Emotional outbursts and emotional honesty are frowned upon. Emotional honesty and
sensitivity are seen as weaknesses, while emotional outbursts are a symptom of losing
 control. But controlling our emotions is not healthy, either. We experience our feelings for
good reason, and when we repress our emotions in order to control what we feel, we are
choosing to disconnect from ourselves. As a result, we may embrace behaviours that can
have serious consequences to our minds, our spirits, and our bodies.
Unfortunately, our feelings do not change or go away just because we want them to. While
we can pretend not to feel, denying an emotion does not mean we are not feeling it. It simply
means that we are ignoring it - which can be detrimental. There may be times when emotions
need to be put aside, but they should never be ignored or invalidated.
Over-eating, drug and alcohol addiction, pretending or denying that an experience
occurred, any type of compulsive behaviour - including compulsive exercising, eating
disorders, cutting, hiding in the fictional realities of computer games or books or television
shows, working to excess, avoiding deep and meaningful conversations, and hiding behind a
mask of peace, love, and light’ - all of these things are behaviours we may use to hide from
our emotions.
We can use these behaviours to hide from our emotions, but we cannot deny those
emotions or control them. What we are feeling will find a way to be expressed, and if it does
not do so through direct communication, it may manifest in our bodies and in our behaviour.
Several signs that you may be repressing emotions include overreacting to minor issues,
making external events and issues more important than personal subjects, intellectualising
and scorning emotions, brushing aside obvious disrespect or discourtesy and saying that it
does not matter, when it should and does, delayed emotional responses, depression, anxiety,
and stress. Physical signs include tension, especially in the jaw and mouth, and in the
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stomach, throat, and shoulders.
If the Emotions card appears reversed in your reading, it asks you for a little emotional
honesty. Look within, and determine if you are allowing yourself to feel - or if you are trying
to control or deny your feelings. If it is the latter, now is the time to choose the healthy path
of acknowledging, accepting, and allowing your feelings to flow.

XX. DESIRE
Keywords: Desires, Wants, Dreams, Ambition, Goals, Price, Gestation, Manifestation,
Consequences, Selfishness
Key Phrases:
- What do you desire most?
- How much do you want it?
- Desire compels action
- Make another attempt
- Great expectations. Great disappointment
Ground your desires in reality
- What you desire will have a price
- Wishful thinking
- Has your desire waned or changed?
- Let your conscience be your guide
- To desire something at the expense of another
Selfish desires mirror a lack within
Meaning: To desire - to wish or long for something. To lust or crave is to desire. In simple
terms, desire means to want something. Desire is the fourth influence on choice, and when it
appears in your reading it asks that you explore your desires and ask what it is that you want -
and how much you want it.
What are you willing to do in order to achieve your desires?
Is desire the root of all suffering? Many religious texts state that desire is something that
corrupts humanity and blinds US to our true purpose. However, desire is the state of mind
that compels you to act and do whatever you feel is necessary in order to fulfil that desire,
because you know that you will feel pleasure or be rewarded for fulfilling that desire.
For example, you desire a glass of water. It is hot. You are thirsty. However, you are in the
middle of the garden, covered in mud and sweat, and the floor in the house has just been
freshly cleaned. How much do you want that glass of water? What are you willing to do in
order to have that glass of water?
You can almost feel the coolness as it slides down your throat, washing away the parched
dryness of your mouth. You know it is going to be so nice, but having that glass of water
involves putting down your tools, halting your progress, cleaning yourself off, taking off
those muddy shoes, going inside, getting a glass, filling that glass, drinking the water, and
then putting your muddy shoes back on before coming back out, and getting back to work.
So how much do you want that glass of water? How much do you desire it? Do you want it
enough to stop and do what needs to be done in order to have it now - or are you more
inclined to wait until the 50 task in front of you is completed? Could waiting also have
consequences?
This is desire in action.
Desire in action means believing that a particular outcome is good; it is worthy of our
desire. It means valuing something as important, and therefore worthy of our time and effort.
It is desire that drives US to set goals and then act on them. It is desire that inspires US to
keep going, long after somebody else would have given up. Desire is what motivates you.
Drives you. Compels you act, to take risks, and to make sacrifices with a smile.

The Past: when the Desire card appears in the past position, it represents past desires and
hopes that have motivated you and, in turn, moved you to where you are now. Have you
accomplished your desires, i.e., your goals? Or have they fallen by the wayside because you
changed your mind or have given them up?
Is there something that you are still longing for, but are afraid to try for? Do you tell
yourself time and time again that you cannot have it? If so, are your reasons valid? Or are
they without basis and just excuses? Now is the time to address that desire, to re-evaluate and
determine if it is something worth holding on to, or if it is time to let go and move on.
Have you failed to achieve a particular desire in the past, and now hesitate to make another
attempt? Perhaps the time was not right then. You had other desires that were greater. Now,
however, the Desire card in the past position can represent giving something another chance,
especially if your desire has not waned over time. Just remember to determine first if it is
something you desire enough to work for, or if it is something you simply like to daydream
about.

The Present: When the Desire card appears in the present, it suggests the time has come to
ground your desires in the reality of the here and now. Ask yourself whether your current
desires are realistic or unrealistic. Are your methods for putting your desires into action
realistic or unrealistic? The Law of Abundance tells US that for all we receive, we must be
willing to give in equal measure. So if we are expecting or desiring a particular outcome, but
unwilling to act on that desire, that would be an unrealistic desire, because the Law of
Abundance is not a one-way street. Therefore, an equal exchange of energy is required for US
to manifest what we desire.
For example, if you desire a new sofa, you will need money or another acceptable form of
payment. You might know the store owner, and they might allow you to work for the new
sofa, but they are unlikely to give it to you for free, unless the sofa is no longer of any value
to them - and that likelihood will only manifest if the sofa is damaged in some way that
makes it unsellable. If the sofa is damaged and unsellable, will you still want it? Maybe you
know how to fix the sofa? Maybe shop-soiled or damaged suits your purposes and fulfils your
expectations. If your expectations are few, and you are willing to spend your time hunting
from one furniture store to another in order to grab a bargain in the way of shop-soiled or
damaged furniture, then you will probably not be disappointed.
But do not make the mistake of believing that your desire manifested for free. You are
still making an exchange of energies by investing time, petrol costs, and energy in your
search. Even the desire to obtain a free piece of furniture needs to be acted upon, and that
action is its price.
In almost every situation, if you want a brand new and undamaged sofa, you will need to
have money to pay for it. 51You might have to work extra hours, or go without lunch and coffee
from that little gourmet café down the street.
Or you can have faith and believe that the money is going to manifest and go buy that sofa
when, and if, it does. The money is there and will manifest, depending on what and how you
choose to believe; such is the way of abundance. However, even if you believe that a lottery
win will give you the freedom to purchase that much desired new sofa, you still have make
the effort to go to the store and buy that winning ticket, spend money on the purchase of the
ticket, and likely buy a fair number of tickets on a consistent basis to increase your chances of
winning, because abundance does not work to your timetable. It could be weeks, months,
even years before you experience a win big enough to buy that sofa you so desire in the
present.
Is the desire for an easy win on the lottery an unrealistic desire? That is for you to decide,
but by the time you win that extra cash, you could most likely have earned the money you
need by working overtime for a couple of weeks or giving up that coffee and café lunch. The
latter course of action is grounded in the reality of here and now.
As for the reality of your desires, it can be wise to accept that some of our desires may not
be worth taking action on because they may be wishful thinking and nothing more. While a
forty-something housewife living in Australia might desire an intimate relationship with a
married, thirty-something movie star, who lives on the opposite side of the world, her desires
for that intimacy might not be grounded in reality, while she might well be able to meet the
movie star one day and get a hug and a photo, beyond that, if she attempted to act on her
desire, she might end up in jail.
Also, even if your desire is realistic, it requires motivation, intention, and action to
manifest. Otherwise, that desire is nothing more than a nice dream. You can want something
more than anything else in the world, but you must also be willing to do what’s necessary to
make it happen.
The Desire card in the present has a very grounded and practical message ... first,
determine whether your desires are realistic. If they are, and you really want them to
manifest, then be willing to do what needs to be done. Or you can wait for circumstances to
change, and maybe, if you are lucky, find yourself blessed with the opportunity to have your
desire manifest with little or no effort from you. However, there will always be a price to be
paid. If you are willing to pay it now with time and effort, you will be paying on your terms.
If you wait or choose the easy path, you may end up being asked to pay a price that is not to
your liking.
The Future: Most of US desire long life. We also desire a happy life, and yet so I many of US
choose half a life instead of a full one. why can we sometimes be so afraid of acting on
desires that we know would lead to happiness, and in I turn create a life in which we are
happy and fulfilled? We can be afraid that I the more we desire something, the more
disappointed we will be if what we I desire fails to manifest. We may-become fixated on a
particular outcome, I then, when it fails to meet our expectations, give up, asking, ‘Why
bother if I we are not going to get what we desire?’
When the Desire card appears in the future position it encourages US to take a chance and
to let go of expectation. It also comes to remind US that if we do nothing, it may lead to
future regrets, and we will most likely be I disappointed in ourselves for not trying.
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Ask yourself if you would
explore the world around you, or to be creative, or spend life trudging from home to work and
back again just to can pay the bills? If you risk disappointment because you try and fail, but
you face feeling both I regret and disappointment in the future, anyway, if you didn’t try, then
why are you hesitating? You feel desire because you are curious, intrigued, and interested.
Nurture those feelings by acting on your desires.
You desire to do better, to be better, to have quality experiences, to be creative and productive, because it gives your life direction and
meaning. ■ <
Acting on your desires can take you forward on a path to fulfilment and I
happiness, especially if those desires motivate personal improvement and B 1
growth. 1
Our desires tell US there has to be more. That life has to have meaning.
It is beautiful and empowering to have desires that give rise to long- ■ <
term goals. It is, however, also important to enjoy the process of acting on 1
those desires and allowing the process to teach US and improve US along ■ 1

the way. Mistakes are going to happen, so we should allow ourselves to B t

learn from them, and see them as opportunities for growth, and increased understanding - we
should not fall into a habit of judging our little successes B I or failures along the way, nor to
expect perfection or immediate success. If ! we are always learning and improving, then we
can be proud that we have always given our very best.
 With long-term goals, it is also necessary to allow the outcome to be fluid and evolving,
just as you are fluid and evolving. The process of taking action, toward most long-term goals,
can change you, so it is important to allow the outcome to be in harmony with your evolving
desires and evolving self. If you fix your outcome, you might discover that what you desire
now is no longer as important to you in the future, or does not meet your changed needs.

Potential Blockage: When the Desire card appears reversed, it asks US to look at our desires
honestly and see if they are selfish desires that only serve to bring dishonour and hurt to
ourselves or others - for instance, if we desire what others possess, or lust after something or
someone at the expense of another, or want to possess more than that for which we have a
genuine need, and allow these desires to dominate our life in a destructive manner. If we
recognise these desires, it is time to ask ourselves if we are slaves to our desires. Will our
servitude be our undoing?
When we look clearly at the nature of unhealthy desires, we will see that is a reflection of
our character and nature if we choose to act on desires that we know will cause harm and hurt
to others.
For instance, there is no justification for placing yourself between two people who are
still involved in a relationship - it matters not what the other person has done. If one of them
seeks to enter into a relationship with you prior to ending their relationship with their partner,
you can show respect to yourself by not giving in to your desires until their relationship has
well and truly ended. While your desire may be strong, ask yourself, ‘Do I really want to
involve myself with a person who actively chooses to deceive and hurt their partner by
entering into a relationship with another?’ In this situation, do not be swayed by your desires
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- or by tales of woe, of unhappiness, or neglect. Instead, desire better for yourself, and tell
them to do the right thing by their partner. Tell them to speak to their partner of their
unhappiness, not you, and to show both respect for you and their partner by being honest and
transparent in their intentions.
Another message from the Desire card reversed is to stop worrying about what others are
doing with their lives, and focus on what you are not doing. Why would you desire failure or
harm to another who is doing their best to improve their fife, just because you do not like
them or agree with their lifestyle choices? This suggests a lack within yourself, born of your
own fear to act on your desires. It is easy to judge, condemn, and wish failure or harm to
others for doing the very things you are afraid to do yourself - but they are not responsible for
your unhappiness. You are.
And if you are you always wanting more, never satisfied with what you already have,
always having to have the biggest, the best, the supersized, and the brand new, ask yourself
why. Do you actually use the things that you buy? Do they serve a purpose? Or is it your
 true desire to be able to brag about your house, car, phone, or other status symbols? If what
you desire is status, to be seen as better than those who have less, then you risk being
perceived as self-important, arrogant, and greedy.
In this case, you have mistaken material wealth for abundance. You have made yourself
a slave to baser desires to possess and control. Now is the time to look deeper and ask
yourself whether having and possessing makes you feel more in control. Does it make you
feel good about yourself? Does it truly increase your feelings of self-worth and self-
esteem? Ask yourself) also, who you are without the possessions. Would that person be
happy? Would they like who they are? If the answer is no,’ then ask yourself why.
Our selfish desires often mask a lack or deficit within^ even more so if we give in to
them. When the Desire card appears reversed, we have the opportunity to ask ourselves if
we have given into our selfish desires, and, tf so, consider the consequences of our actions.
If you recognise yourself in this reflection, it might be time to let your conscience be your
guide, instead of the lack within.

XXI Perception
Keywords: Perception, Understanding, World View, Opinion of Self, Clarity, Objectivity
Key Phrases:
- Perception shapes your world view
- Understand what your senses tell you
- Knowledge and understanding are limited
- Changed perception cannot be unchanged
- Is your perception clouded?
- Take the high ground
- Seek a new perspective
- Challenge your perception
- Who influences your perception?
- Do you have all the facts?
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- Represent yourself honestly
Watch for false perception
Meaning: Perception, the fifth of the influence cards, pertains to the organisation,
identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to understand what we sense
and experience. When the Perception card appears in your reading, it symbolises an
opportunity or need to look at how you analyse and interpret your experiences, and how your
interpretation then influences your choices and ability to see and weigh options and
opportunities.
Our lives are built upon the foundations laid by our perception. How we perceive the world
and those around US influences our ability to learn, our understanding of cause and effect,
our ability to see and weigh our options, and to make decisions. There is no area of our life
that is not influenced by our perception. Our lives can be empowered and fulfilled because
how we perceive our reality gives us confidence. Or our lives can be destroyed in an instant,
if our idea of what is real is revealed to be a lie, and our perception is shattered.
Our perception can be accurate and precise. It can also be false and founded in
misinformation, illusion, or imagination. Our knowledge - the knowledge we possess that is
born of education, study, and practical application - can increase our perceptiveness.
However, our knowledge can be limited; it can be inaccurate and flawed. For example, our
knowledge of other people is limited by the fact that we only know what they reveal to US,
and then we process and analyse that information by making comparisons to ourselves.
However, they are not us. They might be like US in some ways, but completely different in
more ways. We do not know their innermost thoughts and feelings, so what we know of them
is often based on little fact and a lot of assumption.
Have you ever heard the story of the six blind men and the elephant? They each stand
before the elephant. The first man stands at the elephants head, his hands upon the elephants
trunk. Because of the way the elephant’s trunk is shaped and feels moving beneath his hands,
he believes that the elephant itself is like a snake. The second man stands at the elephants
tusk. Because of the way its tapered shape and pointed end feels beneath his hands, the
second man believes that the elephant is like a spear. The third man stands at the elephants
ear. Because of the way it is shaped and feels flat and waving from side to side, he believes
that the elephant is like a fan. The fourth man stands at the elephants leg. Because of the
thickness and strength of the elephants leg, he believes that the elephant is like a tree. The
fifth man stands at the elephants side, and when he feels the mighty expanse, he believes that
the elephant is like a wall. Finally, the sixth man stands at the elephant’s tail, and because of
the way it feels, he believes that the elephant is like a rope.
With six totally disparate opinions, based upon the information each blind man possessed,
the men fall into conflict. Each believes he is right and the others are wrong. The blind men
begin to war with each other, so fixated on their own beliefs that they are willing to inflict
harm.
Suddenly, a sighted man comes upon them, and shouts for them to cease. He asks them
why they are fighting, and so each of the blind men tells him the tale. The sighted man looks
at the elephant and then to the blind men before him. He says, ‘But you are all right. The
elephant’s trunk is like a snake. The elephant’s tusk is like a spear. The elephants ear is like a
fan. The elephants leg is like a tree trunk, his side like a wall, and his tail like a rope. But you
are also wrong, because each of the parts you have touched are all just parts of the whole
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elephant.’
Each of the blind men then circles the elephant, touching the other parts. With the new
information, the new and multiple perspectives offered, each is willing to concede that he has
been both correct and incorrect at the same time. Their increased perception, born of multiple
perspectives, has finally allowed them to see’ the whole elephant... the big picture.
Our perception can shift and alter and be enhanced in a heartbeat, once new information,
born of a different perspective, is provided. Once it is altered, it cannot be restored to what it
was. Having touched all of the parts of the elephant, the blind men could no longer hold fast
to their original opinions.
Even if what we believe to be truth is revealed to be an illusion, and what we once
perceived to be an illusion is revealed to be truth, there is no reset button for our perception.
Our perception of what is simply changes and alters as our awareness increases.
Every change to our perception changes our reality, and every change to our reality
influences the choices we make.

The Past: Are there issues that are clouding your perception and preventing you from
interpreting and understanding the moment with objectivity and clarity? If so, do your best to
cut them away, and pierce the veil.
 When the Perception card appears in the past position, it represents a situation where we
need to take the high ground and look at the big picture from an objective point of view,
without the past influencing our interpretation of the facts. We must try not to get lost in the
little details and allow past circumstances of a similar nature to influence our perception.
Remember, the past is the past, and every situation is different, regardless of the similarities
we might see. Circumstances change. People change. There are times when what we perceive
may be prejudiced by past memories and feelings; if so, there is a need to step back and
detach emotionally, and realise that, while our feelings are valid, they might also be clouding
our judgement and senses.
Now is your opportunity to take a fresh approach, and challenge your perception.

The Present: The Perception card in the present position invites you to alter your
perception by changing your perspective.
To do so, try this exercise. Sit for a moment in a familiar space. Find an object, and then
focus your attention upon it. The more you focus, the more everything around the object
will seem to blur and become less defined. Only the objects that sit nearby remain clear,
but even they are still less defined than the object of your attention; those objects sit on the
periphery of your awareness. They are either noise,’ or just less important.
As you look at the subject of your attention, you will notice small details. Make note of
those details. Try to remember them all if you can. Now move to a different position in the
room, and focus your attention on the same subject. Is what you see exactly the same as
what you initially saw, or have the details changed? More than likely, the subject of your
attention looks quite different from this new angle. It is also interesting to note how many
details you remember from the initial perspective. How much of what you recall is
accurate? Do you remember all of the details? Or only a few?
This is just an example of how, when you change your perspective, everything changes -
details, memories, people, past experiences, current situations. Once you regard the
subject of your focus 56 from a different perspective, your perception also changes. When
you shift your perspective, you will see something new that offers more information or
brings something that was hidden into the light. You might also discover that what you
initially perceived and remember is not as accurate as you believed.
In addition to inviting you to change your perspective, the Perception card in the present
also signifies a need to determine whether you are creating your reality, or whether you
are allowing others to shape it for you. Both can be problematic if you are not mindful and
aware.
The media, for example, distorts almost everything - whats normal and what’s not, what’s
beautiful and what’s not, new discoveries, political and current events, and even history.
What’s offered by the media is done so from a limited perspective, and not everything
you see is the truth. In fact, much of it is complete fabrication designed to influence you
to believe what they tell you. A little bit of truth is hidden within the lies so that we will
focus upon that thread of truth, believe in that truth, and then, by association, believe
everything else that is offered alongside.
Yet, we can sometimes do the same with our own personal perception. We can take the
limited knowledge that we possess, and extrapolate. We expand upon it. Sometimes, if there
is a wealth of information to call upon, our perception is truthful, but at other times, it is an
illusion.
Reality is fact-based; our perception is our interpretation or understanding of the facts on
both a sensory and intellectual level. We can perceive things differently, but it does not make
reality any less factual. Facts stay the same, and are not altered or changed by our perception
or opinion. It is not a fact if it evolves and changes over time - it is a theory, a hypothesis, an
idea, or a concept. Reality is so much more than just what we perceive with our limited
senses - and compared to other animals, humans do have rather limited sensory capabilities.
Therefore, what we know about the world is incomplete, and always will be, because our
senses do not allow us to perceive all that is - and because our senses cannot perceive it, our
minds struggle to comprehend it.
We cannot say with absolute certainty what is and what is not, unless we stick to the facts
- the facts that cannot be disputed.
Our perception tends to be shaped by a mix of fact and stuff’ that our mind uses to fill in
the gaps and give those facts depth, substance, and context in relation to US. A blend of fact
and imagination is quite normal. Remember, our minds can be very selective. We tend to
focus on a few details, and rely on memory and extrapolation to fill in the gaps. Our eyes do
the same as our minds. It is a scientific fact that our eyes do not actually see all that we look
upon. Instead, we only see a part of what surrounds US. Our minds fill in the holes. Our
minds create our reality.
Has your perception now been altered? Can you say that you know something to be the
truth with absolute certainty? The Perception card in the present position is not about
instilling doubts, but about increasing awareness. Knowledge is power. Wisdom comes from
understanding, but it only brings power and wisdom if our understanding is accurate.
Otherwise, our perception will be flawed.
Therefore, take the time to question everything. Double check and even triple check your
facts so you can be certain that they are, indeed, facts.
Shift your perspective and see a larger, clearer picture, and also be willing to embrace the
awareness that what we perceive to be truth and reality might, with the benefit of an increased
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perspective, be revealed to
actually be true.
Finally, be open-minded when you feel challenged by another’s perception. It is truth for
them, and just because you do not agree does not make their reality any less real or truthful
than your own, especially if you are working from a personal viewpoint instead of a factual
one.

The Future: When the Perception card appears in the future position, it represents a very
simple truth - an altered perception alters how you perceive your future. An altered
perception changes everything, from your outlook on life, to your state of mind, to what you
desire and your future goals.
Perception is fluid, and whilst it cannot be reset, it can and does shift and alter all the
time. The Perception card in the future position symbolises the need to take a moment to look
at how a changed or altered perception may affect your long-term goals and desires.
Perception is everything, and if your perception has changed your thoughts, feelings, and
desires for the future may have changed also.
 That being said, it takes time for the effects of an altered perception to filter through and
be processed and understood fully, especially if your present day to day life is in a state of
flux or confusion. If you have recently experienced a moment that has altered your perception
dramatically, then give yourself time to absorb everything. Let things settle before you set to
making big changes to your life that may, in turn, change your future direction to one that, in
a moment of future hindsight, you realise you didn’t really want.

Potential Blockage: When the Perception card appears reversed, it asks that you check to
make sure that your perception is not false. Have you ever had a moment when you believed
you smelled onions cooking, only to discover that there was no source for the aroma? That is
a false perception. The same thing can occur when your mind is full of chatter that has you
believing that another person does not like you, or is harbouring a particular opinion of you.
Be careful that you are not imposing a false perception that others think or feel a particular
way about you, when, in fact, the perception that you have is a self-perception.
Do your best not to allow assumption to be the foundation of your perception when it
comes to your interactions with others. If you have doubts or concerns about the nature of
your relationships with the people around you, the best course of action is to ask. That way,
there is no need to feed stress and worry with what ifs’ and maybes.’
The saying ‘Never judge a book by its cover’ holds real wisdom, and yet we so often do
judge and define things by what we see or read or experience, even when the knowledge
offered is, in reality, only the cover. All too often, we never actually open the book. In fact,
we maybe unable to open the book because our minds are incapable of conceiving, let alone
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within. We look at the cover, read the blurb on the back, and may
believe we have all the answers, when we don’t.
But we are the book The person we present to the world is the cover, and sometimes the
blurb. Friends and family will be offered the contents and a synopsis, but only you know the
full story.
If you want people to have a more accurate perception of who you are, then make it a
point to share the story of you, honestly, without embellishment. Then, the cover and blurb
will accurately represent who you are and make it clear that there is far more for those who
are willing to take the time to read the book.
In turn, understand that you cannot know the full stories of those around you, and
sometimes the cover and the blurb are very different to the contents within, because the
author of the story has fears, doubts, and troubles that they are afraid to reveal.
Do what you can to open your mind and open that book - even if you only make it to the
contents page, or the index, and see that there is so much more within than you can imagine.
When Perception is reversed, release your belief that you know everything about a particular
situation or circumstance, or what motivates another’s actions. Even let go of the belief that
just because something is deemed ‘fact’ makes it an absolute. Why? Because alhyou have* to
do is to look back at history to see the number of ‘facts’ that have changed over the centuries,
as new knowledge came tb light/Consider the idea that when*we believe that we know
something'completely and that what we believe is an absolute certainty, we may, in fact,
know very little.
Finally, remember thatyou^are more than what others perceive you to be, and, in turn,
those aroundyou are more8than what yoưperceive them to be. The Perception card reversed
asksrthat iyoudonót base your reality on false perceptions born of limited knowledge and
understanding.
XXII. INTUITION
Keywords: Intuition, Signs, Patterns, Synchronicity, Trust, Mystery, Magic
Key Phrases:
- Intuition is your sixth sense
- The voice of your unconscious mind
- Heed your intuitive feelings
- Intuitive skill born of practice
- Pick the option that feels right
- Strengthen your intuition
- Tap into your other senses

- Make your best guess

- Be both intuitive and rational

- Watch and observe

- Intuition? Or bad past experiences?

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Seek a second opinion
Meaning: There are many words and phrases used to describe the subject of the sixth
influence card, Intuition - that Tunny feeling,’ an inkling,’ a ‘sneaking suspicion,’ a ‘hunch,’
a ‘knowing,’ a ‘feeling in one’s bones,’ a ‘gut feeling,’ a ‘premonition,’ a ‘presentiment,’ and
a ‘foreboding.’ It is inexplicable. You cannot pinpoint why you feel or believe as you do -
you just know it in your gut, and every fibre of your being demands that you listen.
What is intuition? Intuition is your sixth sense. Intuition is a knowing or gut feeling that you
experience without fully understanding the logic, or reason behind the feeling. It might defy
rational thought or explanation, but you want to trust it, nonetheless. Intuition is a bridge
between conscious and unconscious minds, between instinct and reason. It is your
unconscious mind communicating with you. It can come to you in a flash of insight or
feeling, or you can have an intuitive experience within a dream or daydream. It is also
something quite often experienced during creative endeavours. In fact, most creative
endeavours are better for being intuitive.
Intuition is knowing that something needs to be done - not knowing why it needs to be
done, but trusting and doing it anyway. Why? Because our intuition provides solutions.
 Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt a certain vibe? Or met someone you
are at ease with from the very first moment, and felt like you have known them forever? Have
you ever had that feeling that something is not right, or too good to be true? Have you ever
heard the phone ring, and known before answering who it was?
This is your intuition - your sixth sense - at work, but how strong your intuitive abilities
are is dependent upon how often you use them. Do you trust that gut feeling or knowing? Or
do you push it aside as illogical and irrational? To have a strong intuitive ability and to use it
has nothing to do with the paranormal or supernatural. Would it surprise you to know that
there is a lot of legitimate research, including studies by the U.S. Navy, into how intuition
works, and how it can be strengthened to help in situations where intuitive thinking may save
lives? Some of the greatest scientific discoveries have been in moments of intuitive insight -
Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Frederick Kekulé all followed their intuition. Albert Einstein
believed that intuition was of great value, when it came to innovation and invention.
It is very easy to dismiss the intuitive feelings and thoughts that come to us, but your
sixth sense is no different from your other senses. It is there to be used, and incorporating it
into your everyday life will only enhance it.

The Past: The Intuition card, when it appears in the past position, asks you to take a moment
to reflect upon the times when you did not heed your intuition and things did not go as you
hoped. Hindsights a bitch. We’ve all had moments when we wished that we had trusted our
gut feeling and said ‘no’ to an endeavour or project instead of saying ‘yes.’
Do not make the same mistake twice. If your gut is telling you to go slow and be
cautious, do exactly that. If something seems too good to be true, then it usually is.
Conversely, think of the times when you have trusted your intuition and everything has
felt right and manifested in the perfect way. If your gut is telling you that everything feels
right, then heed that feeling, too. Trust in the moments when everything felt and went right.
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Do not allow past bad experiences to make you wary. You have a chance at happiness and
good times ahead if you are willing to open yourself and trust. Your unconscious mind knows
that all is going to be fine. Do not let your conscious mind and insecurities talk you out of
saying yes.
The Present: It takes both courage and practice to heed your intuition. We are so often told to
base our decisions on rational thought and logic, and to weigh each choice with care. Your
decision-making process can, however, be enhanced by listening to your gut feelings. In fact,
it is important to use both rational thought and reason, AND intuition and instinct.
The Intuition card, when it appears in the present, signifies the importance of heeding your
intuition. It is better to appear foolish in the short term than to make a mistake that could cost
you far more in the long term.
What do you do when you have half a dozen options before you, and all have equal pros
and cons? In the end, the only option available is to go with an intuitive decision and pick the
one the feels right for you.
If a situation or a person has you feeling tense, has your stomach in knots, has you feeling
agitated, uncomfortable, or pressured, then back away. Trust your gut. Conversely, if
someone has you feeling at ease and imbued with a sense of rightness, embrace the moment.
Heed your feelings.
If you have a situation that needs resolving, a problem that needs solving, somebody close
to your heart that needs help, then it is time to stop worrying. Calm yourself. Calm your
mind. Extreme emotions, such as anger and fear, will only hamper your intuitive abilities.
Find a quiet place. Go for a walk to clear your mind. The answer, the solution, will come via
intuitive means when you stop worrying over the problem.

The Future: It is time to learn how to strengthen your intuitive abilities in order to enhance
your decisions, and guide your actions in the future. When the Intuition card appears in the
future position, it signifies a need to observe, listen, and learn.
Expand your mind and your experiences. The more you know, the more experiences you
have, the more sound your intuition will be. Although it may not seem glamorous, intuitive
decisions are founded in knowledge and experience. The more practiced and knowledgeable
you are, the less you have to think about a process. It becomes intuitive. For example, a
skilled artisan has become so adept at their craft, after decades of doing the same thing, that
they can make intuitive decisions regarding their work without any conscious thought or
effort. To someone observing them, they would appear to just go with the flow, and, in many
situations, they are doing exactly that. They are trusting their gut, heeding intuition. However,
then intuitive decisions, while being made unconsciously, are based on their decades of
experience and the knowledge they have accrued over the years.
Experience and knowledge strengthen your intuitive abilities. So does tapping into your
other senses and treating life as the sensory experience that it is. Touch, taste, smell, hearing,
and sight are taken for granted. However, if you were to take the time to listen more closely,
to observe more, to feel and explore the sensations that touch inspires, and to taste not only
your food, but life itself, how much more would you know and understand? The key to
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One of the best and simplest ways to enhance your intuition is to do regular readings with
an oracle or tarot, and allow your intuition, your subconscious, to give you the answers you
are seeking.
It is also good to challenge yourself a little by making more intuitive decisions. Examine
your decision-making process, and if you are one for making slow, weighted decisions, you
could try taking a little less time. Push yourself to spend less time weighing your decisions
and just make them, instead. Go with your gut. Defy logic. Be a little spontaneous, and just
make a guess.
To strengthen your intuition, you do need to observe more, learn more, experience more,
but sometimes you also have to think less.

Potential Blockage: When the Intuition card appears reversed, it cautions you to apply a little
reasoning and rational thought to your situation. Is there a chance that your intuitive abilities
are being hampered by emotional bias born of past experiences? Could similarities between a
past issue and your present situation be hampering your ability to intuit accurately?
Do you have prejudices that could also be influencing you? What you believe could be
blinding you to what is. Make sure you are not working with flawed or incomplete
information. Make sure you are not following the same course of action you have in the past,
especially if that course of action was one you regretted.
If your knowledge is not sound or based in facts, you cannot be certain that your gut feeling is
sound. Observe, look at the situation, and weigh up all the evidence at hand. It might also
serve to reach out to a friend and ask their thoughts. It might help to get a second opinion.
XXIII. INTEGRITY
Keywords: Integrity, Honesty, Honour, Character, Values, Morality, Sincerity, Consistency,
Principles, Fairness

Key Phrases:
Act with honesty and honour
Walk your talk
Everyone deserves a second chance
Oppose hypocrisy, dishonesty, cruelty, and injustice
Practice ethical and honest behaviour
Do not play favourites
Be the best person you can be
Do it for love not for profit
Keep your promises

Do not betray a trust

Avoid gossip and speaking ill of others
Do not cheat or take the easy way
Do not allow injustice or cruelty
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Behaviour and actions influence reputation
We all live in glass houses, so avoid judging
Meaning: The Integrity card is the seventh of the influence cards. It represents making
choices and acting with honesty and honour.
Integrity has many forms. There is personal integrity, professional integrity, artistic
integrity, and intellectual integrity.
To have sound personal integrity is to have high moral, ethical, and personal standards,
and to hold true to your core values regardless of circumstances. It is to stand in direct
opposition of hypocrisy, dishonesty) cruelty, and injustice; to honour your personal truths.
Your words and actions are in harmony, and do not contradict each other. In short, you walk
your talk.

To have sound personal integrity is to be of good character and nature. If is to be authentic,

and not hide behind any deception or illusion. What you see is what you get. Authenticity is
the mainstay of a person with integrity.
 To have artistic integrity is to do what you love, because you love it. Yes, if you are
blessed to be able to create for a living, you should do so, but the basis of creation should
always be love, not money. A person with artistic integrity would not compromise themselves
or their craft for money. They will always give their audience and clients their finest work,
because, when they love what they do, they strive without conscious thought to have their
current project or creation be their best. Their heart and passion is always their guiding
influence.
To have professional integrity is to practice ethical and honest behaviour in business. It is
to accord fellow employees, employers, customers, and clients respect and honesty. It is to
meet ones professional duties in a dedicated, and responsible manner, and always perform
your duties to the best of your ability each and every time. It is to strive to offer a product or
workmanship of the highest quality, and to be willing to grow, improve, and refine ones self
in order to become a master of your craft, or the top of your field of expertise.
To have intellectual integrity is to live by the very same standards that you expect others to
live by. It is to be consistent and treat all with equality. It is to be just and fair. It is to hold
true to your core values in a manner that is consistent and expected. It is to give those around
you the same treatment and not play favourites. There should be no arbitrary exceptions,
including yourself.
Those with integrity do their utmost to avoid hypocrisy, but also know and understand that
some of the beliefs they subscribe to cannot always be honoured. They aspire, but they do not
always succeed, and this does not make them less. It makes them human.
Those with integrity are not perfect. Those with integrity are honourable, honest, and
accepting of their imperfect state and do not strive for an impossible ideal, but instead
endeavour to be the best person they can be in all areas of their lives.

The Past: When the Integrity card appears in the past position, it signifies the importance of
one’s reputation, of making mistakes and learning from them, and giving others a second
chance - just as you would hope that others would give you a second chance. Integrity is
something we all endeavour to have, but there are times in our past when we may have
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committed acts that can only be described as dishonourable or dishonest. We may have lied to
avoid conflict, gossiped, or listened to rumours and Chinese whispers; we may have allowed
ourselves to partake of moments of meanness or spiteful behaviour. We may have judged. We
may have condemned. We may have misunderstood or reacted poorly.
But not one of US who has grown from childhood to adulthood has done so without
having done the wrong thing on more than one occasion. Those who would rather believe
otherwise may lack the very thing they believe they have ... integrity. To have integrity is
to be honest above all else Hand to be honest above all else is to admit when you have
been wrong, or have done wrong.
There may have been times when we have cheated, or stolen from others, or have chosen
to be deliberately hurtful. We may have acted in a manner that showed a lack of values or
questionable judgement. We may have be caught or punished for these deeds, or we may
simply have to live with our guilt and regret.
When the Integrity card appears in the past position, it serves as a gentle reminder that
you have made mistakes, and that you are deserving of forgiveness.
You can also grant forgiveness. Everyone is deserving of a second chance. Everyone
makes mistakes. Be compassionate and empathetic. However, it is also wise to remember
that if someone does a wrong once, it is a mistake. If they do it more than once, it might
show a pattern of behaviour that serves to reveal they may be of low integrity, and that it
 is time to distance yourself from them.

The Present: When the Integrity card appears in the present, it symbolises the importance
of acting with integrity in the here and now.
Endeavour to keep your promises. It is not always easy, but if you make a promise, do
what you can to fulfil it. If you know you cannot keep a promise, then do not make one. If
you have broken, or must break, a promise, be honest and speak up sooner rather than
later.
Do what you can to avoid betraying a persons trust. When somebody gives you their trust,
they are making themselves vulnerable.
Avoid gossip, speaking ill of, and wishing ill upon others. Venting is one thing, but there is a
fine line between expressing your disappointment or anger in another to a friend, and
speaking to destroy their reputation. It is one thing to be honest, and another to be petty or to
embellish the truth to make another be seen in a negative light and yourself in a positive one.
Be honourable. Be courteous and respectful, even when you do not feel it is deserved.
Be honest within your relationships, but always remember that truth has the power to hurt.
Always choose to err on the side of compassion and kindness.
There should be no room for secrets within your relationships, especially secrets that have the
potential to cause great hurt.
Do the right thing without expecting reward. Do not look for cheats and shortcuts. Do things
the right way, even if the right way is the harder way.
Do not allow others to harm, lay blame, or judgement upon someone you know is innocent.
Never allow another to take responsibility for something you had a part in, or were
responsible for.
If you want respect, accord others with respect. If you want to be treated with kindness, show
others kindness. If you want to be treated as an equal, then treat everyone as your equal. If
you seek to follow your own path, to be and believe in your own way, then allow others to do
the same. Do not expect of others what you do not expect of yourself. Do not judge and
condemn others if you do 64 not wish to be judged and condemned yourself.
Be the best person you can be today.

The Future: When the Integrity card appears in the future position, it represents reputation,
and how a good or poor reputation can affect your future standing at home, work, and in the
community.
If your reputation is important to you, then it is well to remember that how you behave and
act will influence your reputation. If you act without honour and dignity, it will affect your
reputation, not only in the short term, but in the long term also. Yes, it is nice to believe that
we are unaffected by the opinions of others, and if you have a healthy self-esteem then
another’s opinion of you might not have an emotional impact. However, it is not always
practical or wise to hold oneself above the regard of others. On a social and professional
level, a good reputation helps you move through life with ease. We all like to be seen in a
positive light, socially and professionally. A poor reputation can have destructive
consequences, especially if your behaviour causes those around you to seek another’s services
or companionship.
Do your best to act and behave in a manner that will serve you well both in the present and
in the future. Remember that what you do in the present can come back to haunt you long
after you have forgotten any unscrupulous or unwise behaviour. Technology has allowed
social and business networks to become much larger than they once were. Word of mouth has
been superseded by word of status update ’ As a result, the world is far smaller than it used to
be, and a few minutes searching the Internet for virtual skeletons in the closet can make or
break you if there are skeletons to be found.
If you are dependent upon a good reputation, and most of US are, then it serves you well to
act with integrity at all times.

Potential Blockage: When the Integrity card appears reversed, it cautions against hypocrisy
and contradictory behaviour.
Have you at some point condemned others for theft intolerant and judgemental behaviour,
and done so without the awareness that you, yourself, are embracing the very behaviour for
which you are condemning others?
Have you declared yourself supportive of worthy causes, but then, in practice, acted in
a manner that contradicts? For example, you are passionate about your desire to reduce
deforestation, so you choose to become a vegetarian because the meat industry is one of
the leading causes of global deforestation. However, you continue to support
unsustainable agricultural practices, buy books, newspapers, and magazines, and use
technology that is fuelled by mining. Yes, it is a worthy and noble act to choose to limit
one’s impact upon the earth, but if you choose to condemn and judge others for their
lifestyle choices, take a moment to make sure you are consistent in your beliefs and
actions across all aspects of your life, lest those you condemn call you out on your
hypocrisy.
XXIV FAITH
Keywords: Faith, Self-Belief, Confidence, Divine Connection, Trust, Serenity, Surrender
Key Phrases:
- Faith is beautiful
- Self-belief helps you to65overcome
- Self-belief and faith inspire confidence
- Doubt breeds mistakes
- Cruel words can do lasting harm
- Do not give up because of past mistakes
- Be kind and supportive
- Set yourself believable goals
- You matter. You are enough
- You are not alone
- Do not be unkind because others have been unkind to you
- Take delight in compliments
- Meaning: To have faith - the eighth of the influence cards - is a beautiful thing. It
inspires a feeling of serenity that is unshakable. With faith comes a level of self-
confidence that sees you capable of overcoming all that life throws at you. To have self-
belief gives you confidence when facing new and challenging situations. When out in a
social setting, you are comfortable to be yourself. Having self-belief allows you to enjoy
life more because you are less troubled by insecurity.
- With faith in yourself and your abilities, you stand a greater chance of having
 a successful career, you are more confident in taking well-considered risks, you are
healthier and happier because you are under less pressure, and emotional and mental
stress. In turn, your relationships with others will be better, also.
- On the other hand, a lack of self-belief or faith can be seen in our moods, die
way we speak about ourselves, our body language, and actions. Without faith and belief in
self, every decision can become an almost excruciating process.
- If you do not believe that you will succeed or do well, then, sadly, there is an
increased chance that you will not. Doubt and a lack of faith breeds mistakes, procrastination,
and self-sabotage. But know this, you are not unimportant. You are somebody. You are
unique. You have gifts. You have strengths. You have talents. You are bright with potential,
and if you believe in yourself you will shine.
- A little belief can go a long way. With faith and self-belief, you can accomplish great
things ... even miracles.

- The Past: Your confidence, while growing up, was influenced by what those around
you said to you or about you. If those around you were kind and supportive - not just in words
but in actions also - you had every chance of growing to become a confident adult with
healthy self-esteem and confidence. This confidence would have increased as you moved out
into the world, because you left home with the best tools in hand to meet life with a smile.
- However, while we are told that we should strive to not be affected by others negative
perceptions or opinions of US - especially those unwarranted criticisms and barbs born of the
insecurities and doubts of the person who offered the negative opinion - words can and do
hurt. They can cause real and lasting pain. If the exposure to those who hurt us is prolonged
or repeated, their unkind words and actions can cause deep and lasting psychological wounds
that destroy self-belief, confidence, and faith - the ability to trust in self or others.
- Therefore, it is important to remember to be kind, above all else. Faith and self-belief
are born of kindness. People are fragile; it is not only physical blows that can cause US harm.
To ridicule and to instil doubt in another just because you, yourself, have doubts, can result in
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the life-long destruction of another persons self-belief and self-worth. Remember that the
wrong words at the wrong time can do lasting harm. When we feel an impulse to ridicule, we
can stop and ask ourselves if we truly can be at peace if we cause another person distress.
Would we be okay with another person ridiculing US - or worse still, our own child, and
causing them to doubt themselves, not just for a short time, but for their entire lifetime?
- We must not make the mistake of believing that this is not possible. It is. Ihe wrong
words at the wrong time can do lasting harm. But, equally, the right words at the right time
can heal and restore self-belief.
- One of the messages of the Faith card in a past position is to ‘Do unto others as you
would have them do unto you,’ rather than ‘Do unto others what others have done unto
you in the past.’ Unless, of course, they have been kind and supportive. But if, in response
to treatment you received in your past, you find yourself becoming hard and critical, or
inclined to label others in an unkind manner, use this message to help you become aware
of the potential harm you might do to others because of the lack of faith you have in
yourself.
- Another message of the Faith card in the past position is to avoid focussing on your
own past mistakes in a way that destroys your confidence in the present. Remember, you
 only truly fail when you stop trying. Change direction if you wish. Try something new, if
that’s what you need and desire. But do not stop trying just because you’ve made mistakes
in the past. So what if things did not eventuate as you had hoped? It happens to everyone,
even those you see as successful. Have faith that everything happens for a reason, and that
maybe, just maybe, you did not succeed in the past because something better waits for you
now - if you are willing to have faith and keep trying.

- The Present: Belief in yourself does require a little effort and introspection. To
increase self-belief, you need to know who you are and to consider why you lack
confidence and self-belief in the first place. Are you uncertain and unsure of your path? Do
you feel that all you do is not good enough?
- The Faith card in the present position asks you to have faith. Believe. You are good
enough. In fact, you are not only good enough, but you are enough. We all are. Yes, we all
can be more. We can all be better. But we are also enough. All that we strive to become is
because we choose to be better, not because we are not good enough in the present.
Faith in the present comes to tell you that you are not alone, and that your dreams and
aspirations are a wonderful thing. Trust in them. All will unfold as it is meant to. Trust in
yourself. Those around you believe in you, so it is time for you to believe in yourself.
Having a belief in a higher power or spiritual path can have great benefit. It is not about
embracing religion, but embracing connection. Cultivate the belief that you are a part of
something larger - because you are. We are all connected, and simple awareness and
celebration of that connection can bring serenity.
You are being watched over. You are worthy of happiness and abundance.
Meet obstacles in your path with a smile and confidence. You are strong enough to
overcome them and continue forward. Yes, life is likely to offer you moments of heartbreak
and pain, but, if you have faith in yourself and the Divine, you will move through those
moments with more ease. Having faith brings serenity, and the confidence to trust and go
with the flow. When you67have faith, the choice is made with ease and clarity. There is no
need to fight, control, and struggle, because you trust in yourself to know that you are
heading in the right direction.
Have faith.

The Future: The Faith card in the future position symbolises setting yourself simple goals and
acting on them in order to increase your confidence and self-belief. Do something you have
been promising to do for yourself. Something small. When it is done, smile, and be proud of
yourself. Make a promise to do the same thing next week, and when you complete your task,
be sure to acknowledge it and rejoice in the happiness that it brings you.
Over time, as your confidence increases, make the goals more complex, but remember to
make them personal. Honour your desires. Set personal goals that improve you in some way,
so that your self-belief grows, not only through achieving your goal, but because of the goal
itself.

Potential Blockage: When the Faith card appears reversed, it symbolises a lack of belief in
self and a resistance to kind words and thanks from others.
Allow others tõ compliment you. All too often, we focus on the criticisms others offer and
reject the kind words. We tell ourselves that people do not mean what they say when they
offer praise; they are just being kind. Of course they are being kind. Kindness is a beautiful
quality, and tf you are blessed to have people who compliment you, then take delight in those
people and say ‘thank you,’ even if their words make you blush and feel awkward. Cherish
the people who compliment you. They are not complimenting you just because they are kind;
they are complimenting you because they believe and have faith in you. They believe that you
deserve the compliment. They are supporting you and doing what they can do to help nurture
those seeds of self-belief and confidence within you.
It is not a sin to take delight in a compliment, especially if it has been earned. It is a sign
that you are valued by others.

I. ACE OF EARTH

Keywords: New Beginnings, Goals, Motivation, Desire, Preparations, Opportunity,

Education, Security, Potential Reward, Potential Consequences

Key Phrases:
- Practicality and pragmatism
- Starting anew
- New financial or career opportunity
- Reward vs. consequence

- Making preparations
- Planning for the future
- Material gain
- A desừe for security
- Meaning: When the Ace of Earth appears in your reading, it represents a time of

change and new beginnings on the career and home front. This change is driven by a
desire for financial security
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are responsible.
- It is time to make preparations and plans for the future so that you are not
challenged or placed under stress by the changes that are coming. What do you want to
do with your life? What career path will allow you to both meet your responsibilities
and be. fulfilled? Are you more interested in financial reward than seeking a vocation or
career that will stimulate you and make you happy?
- It is time for you to think of the outcome you desire. Do you need to further
your education and qualifications to create more financially rewarding opportunities?
A new beginning founded in practicality and pragmatism - this is the energy of the Ace of
Earth. It is time to be grounded in your approach and seek tangible outcomes that meet your
desires. Determine your weaknesses and strengths, weigh your responsibilities, and then
decide whether or not they fit with your goals and objectives. Also, be sure to consider the
impact I your decision will have on those around you. Be certain of your motivation.
If you desire a safe and secure environment that is free of financial stress, then now is the
time to consider building solid foundations.
 Potential Blockage: In the reversed position, the Ace of Earth signifies that too much
emphasis may have been placed on financial reward or career goals, to the detriment of
other needs and responsibilities. What price are you willing to pay in order to meet your
goals? Are you motivated by genuine need? By fear? Or by material desires? These are
questions you need to ask yourself, now. How important is material gain? How fast do you
wish to achieve financial security? And for what purpose?
Ihe Earth cards represent home, family, and career, and a harmonious marriage of the
three. While your life may not include all three, be sure that your opportunity to have love
and family will not be limited by a path that focuses only on your need for financial
security.
If you do have family - a spouse, children, or both - are you putting your desứe for
financial security before the emotional needs and responsibilities of a partner and parent?
Will the plans you have made take you away from family and place undue pressures on
your relationships with others? If the answer is yes’ or maybe,’ the reversed Ace of Earth
suggests that it is time to rethink your goals, or weigh the potential rewards against the
potential consequences.
- Do not act selfishly at this time, or the consequences may be greater than
anticipated.
II Two OF EARTH
Keywords: Equilibrium, Flexibility, Adaptability, Balance, Harmony, Compromise,
Confidence, Procrastination, Freedom
Key Phrases:
- Balancing work and play
- Balancing responsibility and personal needs

- Be open to compromise

- Be confident but grounded

- Realistic goals and expectations

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- Take stock and prioritise
- Forgive your limitations
- Ask for help
- Meaning: The Two of Earth card symbolises the importance of balancing work, home,
family, and play, whilst remaining flexible and adaptable in meeting one’s commitments and
responsibilities.
- You are filled with a sense of purpose. You have goals and dreams. Nurture them. Be
willing to do what is needed in order to make them manifest, but do so with mindfulness and
the awareness that all you do has an impact on those around you.
- Be confident. Trust in both yourself and your abilities. But also be flexible, adaptable,
and open to compromise.
- Self-belief is the key to maintaining a healthy equilibrium. If you believe that you can
achieve your goals and meet your responsibilities at the same time, then there is a good
chance that you can. But ground your self-confidence in reality, realising that you are not
superhuman or perfect. There is a limit to what you can do and achieve without burning the
candle at both ends. Be aware and respectful of your physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Forgive your limitations; ask for help, and share your responsibilities if you need to -
before you start to drop things because you are mentally, physically, and emotionally worn.
- Potential Blockage: Stress, anxiety, fatigue, failure to manifest desired outcomes, an
inability to focus, neglect of self and others - all these are symptoms of being overburdened
and overwhelmed.
- Too many responsibilities and goals can result in you feeling overwhelmed and
weighed down. Distraction, procrastination, and the failure to meet commitments may create
conflict with those around you.
- An unwillingness or inability to focus on what is truly important will manifest in less
than desirable outcomes.
- When the Two of Earth appears reversed, it represents a need to take stock, and to
prioritise. It is time to decide what it is that is truly important to you, and put all else aside. If
you do not, you may lose the very things that matter the most to you.
III. THREE OF EARTH
Keywords: Ambition, Sewing Seeds, Groundwork, Energy Investment, Sacrifice, Fertility,
Outcomes
Key Phrases:
- Time to make preparations
- Risking future goals and ambitions
- Investment/sacrifice equals reward
- A time of restriction or adversity
Increased opportunity
- People notice commitment and dedication
- Be sure of your motives
- Maintain intimacy and connection
- Meaning: The Three of Earth represents a time of preparation. It is time to sow
the seeds born of thought, need, and desire in fertile soil, and do what is required in
order to make those seeds grow. It is a time for you to do the necessary ground work.
Remember, the outcome can only be equal to the investment you are willing to make
in the here and now.
- The Three70of Earth can also symbolise a time of sacrifice in the weeks and
months ahead. There may be choices offered that appear as limitations or restrictions.
While these choices might bring about feelings of reluctance, frustration, and
annoyance, put them aside and focus on what the end result will bring.
- The future may also offer moments of adversity and hardship that make you
want to give up. If you find your resolve challenged over the weeks and months ahead,
know that all that you hope to achieve is dependent upon your willingness to make a
commitment now, and then honour that commitment to the end. Do so knowing that it
will be noticed and respected. It may even increase the opportunities that come your
way.
- Whether it be further education, new work responsibilities, saving for a new home, or
building a business ... now is the time to look for realistic grounded options, and to then get in
touch with those who have the knowledge and information you require in order to determine
if your objectives can be achieved, and the best course of action for you to take.
- The Three of Earth asks, ‘What are you willing to do now in order to achieve the
outcome you desire?’

- Potential Blockage: The reversed Three of Earth asks that you be sure of your
motives, as they will play a defining role in the outcome that manifests. For instance, if your
goal to be successful and powerful is based on a need to feel you are of higher standing than
others, you will quite likely be knocked from your pedestal. If your desire is to possess and
control, you may well be met with loss and chaos instead.
- Keep in mind that in all things, you will reap what you sow. If you want instant
gratification, you may find you are met with disappointment. If you spend all of your time
worrying and second-guessing yourself, you may find yourself making more mistakes.
- The Three of Earth reversed also cautions against becoming so focused on your goals
that you forget to consider the emotional needs of those around you, and give the appearance
of being insensitive and selfish.
- Do not create distance between yourself and those you love. Intimacy and connection
are essential, especially if those you love are the reason you seek to better yourself and your
future prospects.
IV FOUR OF EARTH
Keywords: Commitment, Stability, Reliability, Steady Progress, Endurance, Perseverance,
Stoicism
Key Phrases:
- Slow and steady progress
- One step at a time
- Fear and doubt slow forward momentum
- Do not falter
- Rest and recharge
- A good outcome ahead
- Do not make hasty decisions
- Watch for careless errors
- Meaning: When the Four of Earth appears in your reading, a happy and rewarding
outcome is close at hand. Remember, however, that the key to completing large or, flong-
term projects is in making71slow and steady progress. The key is to put one brick on top of the
other, to persevere and continue to build, even when you feel you want to give up. It is to
remain stoic and positive in the face of hardship, knowing that experiencing frustration, fear,
and doubt will only serve to weigh you down and slow your momentum.
- You have made real and tangible progress; do not falter now. You are close to
achieving your goal or manifesting the outcome you desire most. The Four of Earth
encourages not giving up, even if weariness dogs your every move.
- Take a moment to look back at how far you have come, and celebrate what you have
achieved. Now look forward and see that you only have a few things left to accomplish.
Take heart, take a moment to rest and recharge, and then continue forward with the same
level of dedication.
Potential Blockage: Tedium and monotony often instil a desire to rush. Do not allow the
desire to be free to move on to new ventures to result in careless errors, or prevent you from
completing a task, or resolving an issue that you have before you. You might find yourself
free of boredom and impatience only to feel the weightier burden of guilt and regret.
Whether it be a matter that affects home and hearth, or one that affects your career, do not
allow impatience and frustration to cloud your judgement and lead to hasty decisions.
The shadow Four of Earth cautions you against embracing a belief that greener pastures are
waiting if you choose to walk away. In this circumstance, they are not.
V FIVE OF EARTH
Keywords: Easy Options, Easy Money, Connivance, Deception, Unnecessary Risk,
Addiction, Blame
Key Phrases:
- Avoid easy answers
- Think twice about taking risks
- Something is not as it seems
- Be honest with yourself
- You are accountable
- Do you gamble with another’s future?

- Consider the feelings of others

- Look beyond selfish desừes and blame

- Meaning: When the Five of Earth card appears, awareness is of key importance.
Something is not right. Someone is not as they seem. Someone lies and deceives, and that
someone could be you. Could it be that you are lying to yourself and those around you? It
might not be a deliberate deception, but it is a deception nonetheless.
- The Five of Earth can also symbolise the devil inside, who encourages you to take the
easy way out, to look for options that lead to instant gratification, instead of putting in the
hard work that yields enduring success. Is his voice in your head and heart, inspiring you to
risk everything for the chance of a quick buck or a momentary thrill? Think twice. If you
choose to take a gamble now, you risk losing it all.
This trickster is the beautiful con man,’ whose sweet words encourage you to believe your
own lies and deceptions. He caters to your weaknesses and addictions, dealing out easy lies
instead of hard truths. He tells you to blame others for all that is wrong - disappointments,
heartache, past failures, and missed opportunities - instead of taking responsibility for your
own choices and actions.
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Wherever the deception lays at this time, there may be some basis for your doubts and
questions. Your inner voice is telling you to look closer and see beyond selfish desires and
blame so you can perceive the truth. Be honest with yourself, or heartache and
disappointment may well follow.

Potential Blockage: There is a wee devil within all of US, who whispers that we are acting
for the greater good, or not at fault where others are concerned. Does that voice encourage
you to you laugh aside the fears and concerns of loved ones? Or to respond with defensive
anger? It is time to let your conscience guide you, instead of your selfish desires.
Remember, your actions and choices have the power to do lasting hurt to others. Are you
choosing to be blind, or to turn your back on those who love you, in order to cater to your
own self-interests, bad habits, or addictions? Are you gambling with someone else’s future
happiness as well as your own?
It is easy to say that those you hurt are responsible for what they choose to feel and how
they react, but embracing this belief, even if it is true, still shows a marked lack of empathy
and understanding. Your words and deeds have influence and consequences. Do not deceive
yourself into believing that you are above reproach or accountability.
 - When the reversed Five of Earth appears, you are being cautioned against arrogance
and pride. Understanding and consideration for others is needed at this time.
- VI. SIX OF EARTH

- Keywords: Family, Community, Providence, Protection, Dependability,

Responsibility, Duty, Service, Self-Sacrifice, Martyrdom
Key Phrases:
- Responsibility and duty to family
- Give love, care, and support
- Lead by example
- A time of sharing
- Learn about nature
- Important matters need attention
- Protect the animals, forests, and oceans
- Help for the right reasons
- Meaning: The Six of Earth reminds us of our responsibility and duty to our family,
especially the younger members; it asks US to be selfless and in service to those who are in
need or dependent on US for love, care, and support.
- If you have children, it is your responsibility to provide them with a home that is safe
and free from potential harm. It is your duty to provide for their physical and emotional
needs. Love and shelter them. As a parent, it is your responsibility to set a good example, to
be a role model to those around you.
- Educate them; teach them to be truthful, respectful, and to do unto others as they
would have others do unto them.
- Teach them about life outside the home - of nature, of the world they dwell on, and
their role as custodians and caretakers of this blue-green planet.
- Teach by word and deed. Lead by example.
If you have no children, the Six of Earth comes to remind you that it is your responsibility to
both humanity and Gaia to become the best person you can be. Help where and when you can
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in your local community. Teach and share your knowledge whenever possible. Lead by
example and be responsible for your words and deeds within the broader community. Look
out into the world and understand that we share this planet and its resources, and each of us
needs to do what we can to protect the animals, forest, and oceans.
All of us have a duty of care to both family and the environment.
While the Six of Earth represents responsibility and duty of care, overall, it can also signify
that there is a matter that needs to be taken care of in the present. If this is the case, do not
forget; do not delay.

Potential Blockage: The reversed Six of Earth asks if you have a habit of volunteering your
services, only to lament your situation to garner praise or sympathy. Do you perform a task
somebody else is responsible for - without being asked - only to feel the need to tell everyone
around you how difficult or inconvenient it was, and how much trouble you went to for no
thanks?
When this card appears reversed, it speaks of martyrdom and those who take a service role
in order to help others, but play the victim while doing so. They choose to suffer for their
cause and use it to garner sympathy from others.
- If this could describe you, then the shadow Six of Earth symbolises the need to remind

yourself that you are not in service for personal gain or reward, but to give and provide
support to others. Help others for the right reasons and not for selfish ones.
VII. SEVEN OF EARTH
Keywords: Meditation, Grounding, Connection, Cycles, Change, Interaction, Purification,
Stress
Key Phrases:
- Get out into nature

- Let Gaia heal you

- Connection between self and the world

- All is connected and has influence

- Address the stress

- Meditate and still your mind

- Put down the tech toys

- Time to physically interact and connect

Meaning: The Seven of Earth symbolises a need to both nurture and maintain a connection
between spirit, self, and the world around you. Ground, integrate, and connect.
- To feel and embrace this connection does not require any belief in the Divine, but a
simple awareness that all is connected on an energetic level. At this time, look out into the
world to see, feel, and understand the cycles of life and nature and how they affect and
influence you.
- Over time, life and day-to-day demands may begin to wear away at us, making US
irritable and reactive ... less adaptable and flexible ... more fearful of the changes going on
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within US, and around US. All of these things can make US feel alone and disconnected.
- The Seven of Earth symbolises the importance of connection and being part of the
natural world, but also the need to address areas of potential stress in your life before they
become a problem.
It is time to meditate and still your mind. Make a habit of taking time to sit and meditate in
nature, and allow all the stress to flow out of you and into the earth. Breathe deeply and
allow yourself to relax and become one with Gaia and Great Spirit. Reconnect. You do not
have to believe. Just allow yourself to be still, at peace, and free of the impurities and worries
that cloud your senses and good judgement.

Potential Blockage: It is often easy to become focused on one aspect of our lives to the
exclusion of all else. This can result in a real disconnect from the world and life that goes on
around US.
We are all part of the world, and yet most of US spend over 90% of our time indoors,
secluded and closed off to both nature and real physical interaction.
Are you missing out? Has your world become a very insular place consisting of home and
office? Do you now do the majority of your socialising and human interaction via phone or
computer? When was the last time you were out in the world connecting with others in a
tangible manner - without looking at your latest piece of tech every five minutes?
- Ihe reversed Seven of Earth signifies a need to step away from technology and
reconnect with family and the community at large in a mindful and present manner.
VIII. EIGHT OF EARTH
Keywords: Growth, Manifestation, Accomplishment, Success, Abundance, Wealth,
Appreciation
Key Phrases:
- Success, wealth, and love
- Do what you love, love what you do
- Make plans for the future
- A time of abundance ahead
- Confidence in a future outcome
- Do not fest oh your laurels
- Money does not buy happiness
- Lose the lack mentality

Meaning: The Eight of Earth symbolises success, wealth, and love - the manifestations of a
positive attitude, doing what you love, and loving what you do.
- This is a very optimistic card, one that suggests a time of abundance, fruitfulness, and
a good harvest ahead - a peaceful happy home, career confidence, the respect of yoúr peers.
What more could you ask for? All the seeds born of past planting are growing well, and you
can be confident that the outcome you need will manifest.
- This can also be a good time to think about taking that next big leap, rather than
resting on your laurels. You have it within you to go further and reach greater heights, if you
so desire - especially if you remain committed to doing everything to the best of your ability.
- The Eight of Earth signifies a time to look to, acknowledge, and celebrate your
successes, and perhaps to start making new plans for the future, as well.
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Potential Blockage: Do you find yourself looking at life through jaded, cynical eyes? Are
you currently blind to the wealth and abundance you already have in your life?
- If so, the Eight of Earth cautions you against those negative thoughts and a failure to
appreciate the wealth in your life. It asks you, if you do not see the value of -iỆor appreciate -
what you have in the present, how will things be different in the future? If you are only after
financial reward or status, you may discover the truth in that old saying, ‘Money does not buy
happiness?
- While it is true that money can sometimes bring more freedom and security,
embracing a ‘lack’ mentality will keep you focused on what you do not have, instead of what
you do. Do you want to be rich, or do you want to be wealthy? Take a look around you. You
might discover that you already possess priceless treasures that, if lost, can never be replaced.
IX. NINE OF EARTH
Keywords: Altruism, Generosity, Charity, Giving, Receiving, Selflessness, Benevolence,
Humility, Self-Love

Key Phrases:
- How important are your material possessions?
- Support a worthy charitable cause
- Give away all that is no longer needed
Give without bias or expectation
- Heal self by helping others
- Skeletons in the closet?
- Charity begins with you
- Address any health concerns
- Meaning: The Nine of Earth represents altruism, charity, and generosity.
- Have you suddenly found that your life is full of harmony? You are creative and
happy, at this time. Abundance and true wealth surround you. Material possessions are less
important than they once were, yet you want for nothing, and have no need or desire for
more. Instead, you choose to serve a higher purpose and give to others who have less.
- To help others in need, or to support a worthy charitable cause, is the act of a
generous and caring spirit, but who is worthy? Who is deserving? Do you give without bias
or expectation? Do you give equally to all in need? Or is your generosity conditional? What is
it that you seek to gain from the act of giving? These are also questions the Nine of Earth asks
you to consider.
An act of charity born from compassion can be transforming. To know that you have played a
role in helping others can inspire a sense of deep satisfaction and wellbeing. It can be healing,
not only for those who are helped, but for those who help. However, in some it can also give
rise to a sense of entitlement and self-importance. It can inspire a belief that
acknowledgement and praise should be given.
Altruism is the selfless act of giving. To give without expectation of reward. To give simply
because you can, and choose to, and nothing more.
The Nine of Earth signifies that it might be time to go through your cupboards and remove all
that you no longer need and do not use. Give to local charitable organisations that work to
help those in need within your community.
And if you have any skeletons
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Potential Blockage: There is a lot of truth to the old adage that ‘Charity begins at home,’ yet
so many people are willing to give to their families, or a complete stranger, a level of care and
attention that they are unwilling to give to themselves.
Ihe Nine of Earth reversed asks, ‘Do you speak kindly of yourself, or are you constantly
criticising what you perceive to be your flaws and weaknesses? Will you generously knit
another person a sweater, while you stand there shivering because you have not taken the
time to knit one for yourself? Do you have a habit of giving your time to everyone else and
leaving none for yourself?’
Remember, if you do not look after yourself and treat yourself with the same compassion and
consideration that you afford others, this neglect may very well take a physical toll - and how
will you be able to look after others if your health has failed you? If you are feeling under the
weather, take the time to rest and heal. Address your health concerns, even the minor ones.
- The shadow Nine of Earth symbolises a need to be charitable and kind to yourself so
that you can, in turn, be kind and charitable to others.
- X. TEN OF EARTH
- Keywords: Synthesis, Harmony, Highest Ideals, Reward, Inner Peace, Authenticity,
 Grace, Look Within
Key Phrases:
- A time of reward
- Everything is coming together
- Move through life with surety
- Understand your place and purpose
- Do not be daunted by change
- Strength gained from experience
- Why do you feel a lack?
Dissatisfaction and discomfort
Meaning: The Ten of Earth symbolises all aspects of life coming together as a whole. Career,
home, family - all are in harmony. Years of dedicated service to family, career, and
community have reaped the highest of rewards - the love, respect, and trust of family and
peers. This love, respect, and trust are a reflection of what is felt within, and inspire a sense of
wellbeing and connectedness that enables one to move through life with both grace and ease.
The Ten of Earth is an affirming card. If it appears in your reading it signifies a time of
reward. It also asks, ‘Have you have embraced the highest of ideals - to lead a fulfilling life
spent doing something you love, to raise your children to become happy confident adults, and
to know and understand your place and purpose?’
At this time, be sure to remove all masks and show your true self to the world.
Authenticity is a quality admired by many.
Live your life undaunted by change, also, and know that you have been made stronger by
your past experiences. Now, whatever the challenge might be, you will find your centre and
move forward in a fearless manner.
Potential Btockage: You have every reason to be happy, and yet the reversed Sof Earth
symbolises an element of dissatisfaction or uneasiness.
Everything has manifesyed as you had hoped, and still you fee that something is missing The
appearance of this card reversed symbolises a need to determine the source of your
discomfort and if there is no external cause or reason, it is time to look within.
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XI. ELEVEN OF EARTH:

HEAVEN/EARTH
Keywords: Heaven/Earth - Above, Below, Nature, Humanity, Magic, Mundane, Material,
Immaterial

Key Phrases:
- Separation is an illusion
- Centre and align
- Spiritual being in a physical body
- Spirit dwells in nature
-Experience life, and learn from experience
- Symbiotic relationships
- Harm the planet and you harm humanity
- The ordinary is magical and the magical is ordinary

Meaning: The Eleven of Earth is a balancing and realignment card. It suggests it is now time
to keep yourself centred and in harmony with the world around you by banishing the illusion
of separation.
You are a spiritual being; a soul living in a physical body in order to experience and learn
from life. You are here to learn from those experiences in order to grow and evolve. It is
important to integrate and ground your belief in a higher power, or the intangible, here on the
physical plane. Know that Spirit - the Divine - dwells in all things of earth, sky, and water.
Honour spữit here on earth. To be spiritual does not necessarily require that you pray, or
follow a particular religious path, spirituality is about connection. It is about taking a moment
to watch a sunrise or sunset and to know at your centre that you are part of something larger
than your own life. It is about believing in more than what your senses experience. It is about
believing in the mysterious, inexplicable, and unknowable. It is about nurturing and
honouring your personal relationship with the land beneath your feet and the heavens above.
Humanity and Nature have a symbiotic relationship. We are dependent upon the world in
which we live for our very survival. When we harm the planet, we do harm to humanity. It is
important to establish a balanced and harmonious relationship with nature by living a life that
has less impact, one that places fewer demands on the environment. Instead of claiming space
as your own, remember that you share it, and do what you can to coexist with the flora and
fauna that were there before you. Integrate nature into your home environment.
It is important to know and understand how to live in accordance with the seasons and
cycles, and how each animal and plant serves an important role in maintaining the stability of
the ecosystems in which they dwell. To destroy one can lead to the destruction of the whole.
It is also important to see that magic exists in all and everything. For example, the
mundane act of house-cleaning can shift and alter the energy within the house and transform
the environment in which you dwell. This act has an influence beyond the space around you;
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it effects your emotional and mental state as well, as a cluttered and disorganised house or
workspace can give rise to a cluttered and disorganised mind that is unable to focus.
Mathematical patterns, the Fibonacci sequence for example, can be found hidden in the
natural world within the shapes of shells, flowers, pinecones, and even the human womb.
They are also visible in the way tree branches grow and the shape of a hurricane when viewed
from above.
It can be said that the ordinary is magical and that magic is quite ordinary. To work magic
is a simple process of creating and focussing energy with intent, which means that everything
you do with intent, from adding a string of numbers, to making a nice dinner for friends, is an
act of making magic.
When defining the material as the physical world in which we dwell, and the immaterial as
the world we cannot see, the Eleven of Earth addresses the importance of seeing them as
being a part of a singular whole.

Potential Blockage: The Eleven of Earth reversed has a very simple and direct meaning. If it
appears in your reading today, it, like its upright meaning, symbolises a potential imbalance
that needs to be addressed.
XII. TWELVE OF EARTH:THE SENESCHAL
Keywords: Servant, Administrator, Mediator, Justice, Law, Organised, Trustworthy, Loyal
Key Phrases:
- Service to a higher purpose
- Loyalty to authority
- Speak for others
- Is your power real or borrowed?
- Follow the rules or directions given
- Use personal power wisely
- Question everything
- Blind loyalty makes one blind

Meaning: The Seneschal of Earth symbolises the service to king and country. The
seneschal is a trusted servant who has access to, and control over, all within his lord s
domain. He, while being of noble blood himself, is in service to, and speaks for, the one
above him.
His duties are many. He is respected by some and feared by others, for he holds the
keys to both the treasury and the dungeon. He is both judge and mediator within the halls
and lands of the kingdom. He upholds the law and metes out justice in the name of his
lord or lady. The seneschal also controls his masters wealth, giving payment to those who
are owed, and collecting taxes from those who owe.
The seneschal is powerful, but his power is borrowed, and dependent upon his
willingness to follow the orders of those above him without question. If his loyalty falters
or falls under suspicion, he could lose everything, even his life.
The Seneschal of Earth represents a person in service, not to the many, but to one. His
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role is multifaceted, and every task is performed with care.
He is the master organiser, and possesses both intelligence and a quick mind.
He is a person who sets aside leadership aspirations in order to be the trusted representative
of the one who leads. His position places great responsibility on his shoulders, but he is
committed and dedicated.
The Seneschal symbolises a willingness, or necessity, to obey the rules or directions of
those in charge, and to put aside personal beliefs and opinions.
This card asks that you use your personal power wisely. If you have the ear and favour of
those who are in a position of power, you, in turn, have the power to bring happiness or harm.
What do you choose to do?

Potential Blockage: Is your loyalty to another blinding you to their true nature and
intentions? Is it creating tension in your relationships with others? Are you blindly following
another’s lead and embracing what could be seen as a ‘pack mentality’?
Ask yourself if you could do harm to another because the one you serve asks you to. Are
you willing to sacrifice your own integrity and reputation in order to serve or follow a person
who may not have your best interests at heart?
 The reversed Seneschal of Earth asks that you do not follow blindly. Question everything.
Look to the reasons and motives behind your chosen leaders actions, and ask yourself if you
are serving them for the greater good - or for their own good.

XIII. QUEEN OF EARTH

Keywords: Earth Mother, Pragmatic, Real, Kind, Nurturing, Abundant, Fertile Mind, Wise
Key Phrases:
- Touch, connect, and create with
your hands
- Be supportive and nurturing
- Seek out a motherly role model
- A need for wise and honest counsel

- Kindness is required
- You are loved and supported
- Mother, do not smother
- Share the responsibilities

Meaning: The Queen of Earth symbolises a real, authentic, earth mother personality. She is
larger than life and possesses an abundant, generous, and grounded nature.
She is realistic, but also sees magic everywhere. She is an earth mother who spends a great
deal of time covered in soil, and it is not unknown for her to walk around oblivious to the
leaves and twigs in her hair.
She adores creating a warm and inviting home where all are welcome. Cooking, cleaning,
gardening - these are the things she loves, and she enjoys them all the more because of her
tactile and sensual nature. She is a woman who loves nothing more than using her hands to
touch, connect, and create.
The Queen of Earth is the epitome of kindness; she will offer support, and nurture your
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offering wise and honest counsel.
She comes to ask if this is how you see yourself. Or have you been so focussed on
business undertakings and career that you have created an imbalance in your life and
disconnected from your true nature? Is it timefor you to enjoy the benefits of being a
homebody for a while? Maybe a home-cooked meal, or weekend out in the garden is on the
agenda, instead of meetings and reports.
The Queen of Earth may also appear in your reading at times when you find yourself in
need of a gentle reminder to be both nurturing and supportive of those around you. While you
encourage and support others in their desire to better themselves, remember to do so without
trying to change them.
In her role as wise-woman, she may be asking that you seek out those who embody her
energy. Perhaps there is a need for you to connect with a motherly role model at this time.
Maybe all you need is a hug, but you may also be facing issues that her fertile mind and
natural wisdom can help you with. A little motherly advice may unlock an answer and
provide a solution.

Potential Blockage: The reversed Queen of Earth will appear in your readings for two
reasons. The first is to caution against making the home a hiding place, where you shut out
those who care about you. Yes, we all need a sanctuary, but our periods of isolation should
always be temporary. The Queen of Earth seeks to remind you that you are not meant to be
alone; there are people who love you and support you. Let them in.
The Queen of Earth, when she appears in a reversed position, may also be cautioning you
against smothering those around you. There is a difference between mothering and
overwhelming, or, worse, disempowering someone through too much care and attention.
Take a step back and allow those around you to act for themselves. In fact, encourage them to
act for themselves. You might enjoy what you do for others, but there comes a time when
those around you must - Life is meant to be

learn to look after enjoyed

- Free yourself from
themselves, or at least
control
share in the household responsibilities.

XIV KING OF EARTH

Keywords: Virile, Successful, Industrious, Devoted, Steadfast, Authoritative, Reliable,
Dedicated
Key Phrases:
- Take pride in accomplishments
- Pay it forward
- Honour your process
- Now is not the time to make changes
- Life is meant to be enjoyed
- Free yourself from control
- Don’t be lazy
- Abuse/misuse of power

Meaning: The King of Earth is a very satisfied man, and he has every reason to be;
everything he touches turns81 to gold. His kingdom is secure and wealthy, and his people are
happy and prosperous.
While some may consider that his circumstances are born of luck, he is a natural leader,
and his success is born of hard work and dedication. He is proud of his accomplishments, and
is not afraid to acknowledge them, and, more importantly, to enjoy them. However, despite
any appearance of excess, he is very grounded and realistic, and enjoys abundance because he
is wise and careful.
The King of Earth is not afraid to be open or candid, because he has no insecurities or
emotional baggage to feed doubts and fears. He is only too willing to share in his success, and
gives advice and guidance without hesitation when asked. He does not fear that doing so will
give rise to a competitor or rival; he believes that everyone is entitled to the same
opportunities.
He is clear-minded and reliable, someone you can trust and depend on. He is also wise and
intelligent, and these factors keep him at the forefront of all that he does. On a business level,
some may see him as boring and pedantic, but his methods are sound. He has found a process
that works for him, and one that pays dividends. Why change what yields results? If his
methods fail, then he is willing to change, but if the methods work, then change is not
required, and is an unnecessary waste of time and energy. He is not one to try and fix that
which is not broken.
The King of Earth may appear in your reading to tell you that it is okay to rejoice in your
successes. All too often, we are made to feel that taking pride in our success equates to being
boastful. This can lead to feelings of guilt and a decision to stay silent.
While you can choose your moments, and be respectful of other’s feelings, the King of
Earth suggests that you have every right to celebrate your achievements and take pride in
your accomplishments.
If you have the resources and means to enjoy yourself, then do so. There is no need to ask
for anyone’s permission or blessing. This is, after all, why you have worked so hard.
The King of Earth may also symbolise a need to take a methodical approach that you know
will work for you. At this time, do not deviate or take a chance on trying something new. Do
not allow the opinions of others to sway you, either. Instead, trust in your usual process,
especially if it has always worked for you in the past.

Potential Blockage: The reversed King of Earth may represent someone who expects others
to do for him what he is too lazy to do for himself. He can feel his is the lord of his domain,
and believe all who dwell within are there to serve him. He may even be someone who tends
towards chauvinism or misogynistic behaviour.
The reversed King can be rigid and controlling, bullish and pedantic. He can also be jealous
and unwilling to relinquish anything he sees as his property.
He may represent someone who is vainglorious - a name-dropper - who believes
themselves to be far more important than they are, and be willing to
take another’s laurels for
their own, by suggesting that their success is Ol)ly due to his help or counsel.
When the reversed King of Earth appears in your reading, he maysymbolise a need to free
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yourself from a controlling relationship, where you are not treated as an equal.
He might also be telling you to let go and lighten up. It may even be time to laugh at
yourself and to not believe your own hyperbole.
Whether he represents you or another, the reversed King of Earth cautions against
egocentric behaviour that restricts or limits others. If you are in a position of power or
responsibility, remember always that it is not in your favour to abuse it.
Allow those around you to shine when it is their time to be in the spotlight.

I. ACE OF AIR
Keywords: New Ideas, Personal Truths, Paradigms, Originality, Individualisation,
Motivation, Choices, Belief
Key Phrases:
- A new personal ideology
- Unlearn and let go
- Fact and genuine knowledge
- Honour personal truths
- Know your mind

- Reality is first conceived in the mind

- Be excited and motivated

Are old beliefs sabotaging future goals?

Meaning: The Ace of Air symbolises a new way of thinking. It suggests that it is now time to
let go of old outdated beliefs and ideas that no longer serve, and make way for a new, and
independently formed, personal ideology. It is time to unlearn and let go of ideas and
opinions born of societal conditioning, inaccuracies, and false assumptions - and replace them
with ideas born of self-awareness, fact, and genuine knowledge. It is also time to recognise
both for what they are, and learn to differentiate between the two.
Its appearance in your reading lets you know it is also time to honour personal truths that
have foundation in your own experiences, instead of embracing the truths of others, and
making them your own. To do otherwise is to wear an ill-fitting pair of shoes borrowed, or
stolen, from another. While they may protect your feet, they will also pinch and rub, and,
over time, can do more harm than good. It is time to realise that to travel well and to go the
distance, you need a pair of shoes that fit well because they are made for you specifically.
It is the same with personal ideology. Your life experiences will offer lessons that impart
both practical knowledge and wisdom. Objective analysis can provide insight and
understanding that reveals how your life experiences, thoughts, and emotions influence all of
your choices and the outcomes born of those choices. Your physical reality is first conceived
within the mind.
Ihe Ace of Air is offering an opportunity to embrace new paradigms and patterns, and to
replace those that limit and restrict you. Now, you can change your mind, and in doing so,
change the way you make83the choices that determine your direction and shape your reality.
You can cut away all that clouds judgement and perception, and prevents you from knowing
your true mind. Clarity will come with peeling away the layers of imposed dogma, and
beliefs born of past disappointments and hurts.
Ihe Ace of Air also symbolises a time of feeling motivated and excited by the ideas in your
head, your goals, and dreams, because they are yours. It is time to take them and make them
more. This marks the beginning of the individualisation process we all must go through in
order to realise our fullest potential.

Potential Blockage: The Ace of Air reversed wants to know if you are holding on to outdated
beliefs, opinion, or fears that are exerting an influence on your decision-making ability. Past
hurts, past failures and mistakes, loss, the thoughts and opinions of others, and fear of
upsetting others tf we disagree or choose a way that is different to their own ... all of these
things can hamper our ability to implement new ideas, or a new way of being. Over time, they
become impediments that can limit and restrict.
Ihe Ace of Air reversed asks that you look within to discover what it is that prevents you from
acting. Are your own beliefs sabotaging your future goals?

II. TWO OF AIR

Keywords: Duality, Polarity, Separation, Unity, Dichotomy, Integration, Choice, Big Picture

Key Phrases:
- Everything has an opposite
- Duality divides and separates
- Polarity unites and integrates
- When you create, you also destroy
Embrace an open mind
- Nothing is ever black and white
- A choice between dichotomy and integration
- Sometimes both parties can be right

Meaning: The Two of Air represents both duality and polarity, and the theory that everything
in creation has an opposite.
Duality is the theory that two opposing forces come together to create a state of chaos. In
this theory, positive and negative poles repel each other, and so there is a constant and
ongoing battle between the two, where one seeks to overcome or be rid of the other.
Polarity, however, is the idea that two opposing forces exist in all things within the
universe, not as separate competing forces, but as complementary, opposing aspects of a
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singular whole. In this theory, one is just as necessary as the other; one does not exist without
the other - and, in some situations, depending upon one’s perspective, one could be even said
to be an identical mirror image of the other.
Consider a magnet, for example. It is made up of a positive pole, and a negative pole.
Without either one or the other, the magnet ceases to be a magnet. You cannot remove a
negative half from the positive half, because there is no half of one and half of the other.
There is only the whole. If you were to divide a magnet in two, all you would succeed in
doing is one of two things - you would create two separate magnets, or destroy the magnet.
As the theory of polarity points out, there are opposites, and while one has no identity or
meaning without the other, neither is intrinsically good or bad. Fear is. Love is. Light is. Dark
is. Love can be as destructive as fear, and fear can be beneficial. It can save lives, and inspire
the desire to improve or heal. It can also make you more empathetic, understanding, and
appreciative.
More often than not, both polar opposites are experienced in unison. For instance, when
you create something, you destroy the state that existed prior to your creating it. You create
and destroy in unison. They are not separate states. They are the same state seen from two
different perspectives.
 When you love something, you most probably also fear losing it. The fear might not be
voiced, or even acknowledged - it might even be denied. It is, however, still present. You
would fight to protect that something because you love it, but you also fight because you fear
losing it or seeing it harmed. Therefore, to love is to also fear, and to act from a place of love
is to also act from a place of fear. You might choose to lose weight and exercise, and say that
you are doing so because you love yourself, and so you deserve to have a healthy body. At
the same time, it could be said that you choose to lose weight and exercise because you fear
what may happen if you do not. Your choice is motivated by both love and fear. Again, it is
the same state simply viewed from two different perspectives.
That is polarity.
With the duality principle, however, one force is always better than the other - right and
wrong, love and hate, light and dark, positive and negative, creation and destruction - all
illustrate extreme opposites where one is perceived to be good and the other is bad, and the
primary goal is for good to triumph over, to overcome, the bad.
Duality divides and creates two separate states. It creates a state of one versus the other. It
creates a war-like state of conflict that serves only to perpetuate more chaos.
Duality is black and white. Polarity is the entire spectrum. Duality divides and competes.
Polarity unites and accepts.
The Two of Air offers a choice between two paths. You can choose apath of dichotomy, or
one of integration. One offers conflict, and the other offers peace.
Potential Blockage: The Two of Air reversed cautions against taking a black- and-white
approach to life. To do so is to move through life with a closed mind, and eyes that only see
part of what is. It is to refuse to look at the bigger picture.
Are you taking a rigid and inflexible stance, when an open mind and heart is needed?
Understanding is required, and that means accepting that sometimes there is no right or
wrong. Sometimes both parties85 can be right, and both parties can be wrong.
Embracing the spectrum of colour that is life opens the mind, and, in turn, reveals that there is
more than just the right choice or the wrong choice available.

III. THREE OF AIR

Keywords: Education, Talent, Study, Willingness, Guides/Teachers, Comprehension,
Communication, Perception
Key Phrases:
- Expand your mind
- Every experience offers a lesson
- Education is a lifelong process
- Learning aids comprehension
- Lessons repeat until we understand
- Learning transforms talent into skill
- Don’t kill the messenger
- Ignorance is nothing to be proud of
Meaning: The Three of Air symbolises the importance of education and study in helping US
to reach our highest potential, and reminds US that education should be thought of as a
lifelong process. Life, itself, teaches US. Every experience can offer US a lesson. The people
around US, and those who come into our lives, can all teach US, and guide US. They can give
US insight into who we are, who they are, and our relationships within society, nature, and
our immediate environments.
Education serves to help the individual develop an understanding of life and to comprehend
it. It helps to maintain a sense of freedom and purpose. It helps us to determine whether a
situation is right or wrong for US, and provides US with other options. It also helps US to see
that there can be longterm ramifications - rewards and consequences J to our actions.
We learn of our history, we learn of our possible future, we learn about nature and the
world, we learn about ourselves as a race, and we learn about the universe in which we dwell.
The knowledge we receive via an education empowers US, and the more we know, the more
we can accomplish. Education helps us to use our minds and our senses to our benefit. It
protects US from being fooled, manipulated, and deceived, and it also gives US the means to
follow our dreams. The more we learn, the more we can comprehend, and the easier it
becomes to communicate and express ourselves.
But to become both learned and educated takes time, and a willingness to commit
oneself to a lengthy process of study, and evaluation of the information we have
gathered. We must observe and listen, study, absorb, and then be tested to see if we
comprehend what we have learned - and then observe more, and listen more, study,
absorb, and be tested once again. This process does not stop even when we leave the
classroom. Life is our classroom, and it is by living life that our passions and talents,
and the opportunity to seek to increase our knowledge in a manner that can transform
those passions and talents into genuine skill, will be revealed.
The Three of Air reminds US to move through life with the intention of learning
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from life, from our experiences, from the people around us, and from the world around
US. To accomplish this, we can ask questions about everything - and of everyone - with
whom we come in contact. We can seek out our elders, and those who have different
customs, because one will teach us of traditions and of a history that is not discussed in
books, and the other will expose US to ideas and beliefs that are different to our own.
Both, in turn, can provide US with the contrast and depth that will enable us to perceive
the world from multiple perspectives.
Listen to their stories, allow them to teach you their trade, of their history and culture.
Learn from them and their lives, and you might discover they have given you the means
to improve your own life.
When we have the desire to learn and to nurture our talents, while patience will stand
US in good stead, a desire for instant gratification will likely hinder US. It takes a true
willingness to commit oneself to study and learning. To learn something, and learn it
well, requires dedication, commitment, and time. Sometimes, it takes a lifetime, and
sometimes the lessons offered will repeat, and repeat, and repeat, until we can perform a
task as naturally, and with as little thought, as breathing. It is important to remember
 that sometimes learning cannot be rushed and that practice will give way to ease and
confidence. Repeated lessons and practice make it easier for us to understand - to
comprehend.
Comprehension is the ability to understand the lessons we have learned - and
sometimes to do so requires both effort and willingness in the form of time and an open mind.
Sometimes, it requires learning certain lessons several times, until we become familiar. While
other times, our comprehension can only be increased by exposing ourselves to new
experiences, places, and people, to the strange and the unfamiliar.
The more you educate yourself, the more you know and understand, the easier it becomes
to step outside of yourself and see the world and your experiences for what they truly are. In
doing so, it becomes easier to find your place, purpose, or direction, to fulfil your goals, and
to lead a productive life. The Three of Air will appear in your cards when there is a need to
expand your mind by educating yourself in order to improve and grow.

Potential Blockage: The Three of Air reversed cautions US against wearing our ignorance
like a badge of honour. Choosing to wilfully close yourself off to learning is nothing to be
proud of, nor is the choice to speak from an uneducated perspective. There is a difference
between having an opinion based on your idea of what is wrong and right and having an
educated opinion founded in fact. Don’t risk making a fool of yourself by declaring yourself
knowledgeable if your knowledge and experience are limited. Show that even if you lack in
knowledge and understanding you are wise - admit your ignorance and open yourself to the
opportunity to learn. If someone has a vaster understanding than your own, then learn from
them and grow.

IV FOUR OF AIR
Keywords: Structure, Routine, Order, Patterns, Discipline, Organisation, Understanding,
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Productivity
Key Phrases:
- Order your environment

- Banish clutter. Clean house

- Create structure in your day

- Follow a routine

- Keep a time budget

- If you truly want something you, will make time for it

- Limit distraction and time wasters

-Weed out bad habits
- Remove negative influences

Meaning: The Four of Air symbolises the importance of ordering your environment
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and giving your day structure, especially if you have specific goals or projects you wish
to perform, and complete.
- Routines are our daily habits - the things that we dp on a daily basis - given
structure and order. Following our routine moves US from one part of our day to the next.
 Having a routine can provide US with a level of security born of consistency.
- By establishing order in our environment, we also add to that sense of security
When everything has its place, we can be confident that it will be there when we need it.
We wont waste hours of our day looking for something that has been lost in the clutter
and mess that we often surround ourselves with.
- A cluttered and chaotic environment can give rise to a cluttered and
disorganised mind, a mind that is unable to follow a routine that is conducive to
productivity.
- The Four of Air suggests establishing order in your life by removing the clutter.
Establish a pattern of regular cleaning. Put things back where they belong after use so they
are there the next time you need them. Keep your paperwork in order. Even make a place in
your life for the unexpected and unanticipated. That way, even chaos does not have too
much of an impact on your peace of mind, or prevent you from doing what needs to be
done.
- Does your routine make space for your goals and projects? When we want to make
real headway, it helps US if our daily routine includes a suitable amount of time set aside to
work on those things that are truly important to us. If you want to complete a project,
working in an ordered and routine manner will help your progress by establishing a pattern
of consistency that will result in a successful and timely completion.
- If you feel that you have no time, then the Four of Air represents an opportunity to sit

down and look at your routine to see if there is time to be found that is currently spent on
unnecessary tasks. Making time for yourself to relax is one thing; spending five hours on
the Internet chatting on social media or playing computer games is another. Wouldn’t
some of that time be better spent working to meet your goals?
- Alternatively, do you spend hours playing computer games or reading books, instead
of writing that epic fantasy
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insecurities, and fears that you might have regarding your aspirations and goals? If so, the
Four of Air suggests that it is time to look at why you are behaving in a way that
sabotages your productivity and creativity.
- Patterns of behaviour are often habituated when they offer a psychological or

emotional reward. Most of the time, they do not become an issue of concern, but, if they
become habituated, they can often have the same effect on our lives as drug or alcohol
addiction. They provide a pleasure response, and so we repeat them in order to get another
hit. Are you seeking a pleasure hit for all the wrong reasons? Does socialising on the Internet
generate that pleasure hit by giving you social connection? I i Does playing computer games
generate that pleasure hit by allowing you to escape reality for a time? Establish new
productive and creative patterns, and you may get the same pleasure hit when you succeed at
your objectives.
- This card appears in your reading to let you know that now is a perfect time to
establish
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new patterns and habits, and to look closely at those that

have already been established and decide whether they are of benefit, or whether they hinder.
Scrutinising your habits, both good and bad, will also increase your understanding of
yourself.
- Sit down and write a list of how you spend your time. Look for those elements that eat
into time that could be better spent elsewhere. Don’t cut them out completely, because, if you
do so, any change to your routine is likely to become unsustainable. Instead, budget your time
like you would your finances. Allocate time for wasting time, but do so in a manner that
allows you to stick to your time budget and get things done
- To be creative and productive, and to reach our goals, requires both a structured day
and the discipline to commit to your routine. It also requires a willingness to create an
environment that supports your ventures. By establishing a healthy routine that makes time
for both relaxing and creating, you will create an environment that is conducive to both. By
making it a positive environment also, you increase your chances of success.
- Remember, if you truly want something, you will make time for it.

- Potential Blockage: The Four of Air reversed symbolises the importance of

addressing distractions and negative influences, and sometimes that includes people as well as
habits. When this card appears reversed in your reading, ask yourself if you have someone in
your life that is always questioning your goals and creative ventures. If so, do they often
suggest or imply that you are wasting your time? Do they always suggest reasons you should
not do something that you know would make you happy? Do they interrupt your routine with
an expectation that you entertain them?
- It might be necessary to take them aside and ask that they be supportive or silent, and
that they respect your desire to work to a routine. If they refuse, then it might also be
necessary to step back and decide if the friendship is a healthy one. To raise legitimate
concerns is a sign of caring, but to ridicule, or dismiss your goals as being unimportant is not.
If a friend refuses to respect
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V. FIVE OF AIR
Keywords: Illusion, Reality, Separation, SelfSabotage, Self-Deception, Criticism,
Conditioning, Healing
Key Phrases:
A conflict between reality and belief
A time for honesty
Let go of illusion and pretence
Face a painful reality
-Youare not alone
Advice and constructive criticism are not a personal attack
Drop the mask. Reveal your true self
Forgive others for wearing their masks
Meaning: The Five of Air represents a conflict between what is real and what is believed. It
addresses a need for honesty, and the courage to let go of a self-deception that is being held
onto in order to hide and protect from a painful reality.
This painful reality may be one that we choose to deny, but even so, its influence can still
create dissonance in our lives and work in a corrosive manner that gives rise to conflicted
thoughts, a desire to avoid and procrastinate, and eventual self-sabotage of our creative
endeavours. It can also manifest in a desire to withdraw and separate ourselves from those
who love us.
The symptoms to look for are low self-esteem, a disparaging inner voice, and an inability to
handle criticism as it only serves to reinforce a low opinion that is already held. Even simple
advice and constructive criticism that are offered to help improve or fix something that is in
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when this happens repeatedly, others may become reluctant to speak up even when there is a real and
genuine need. This reluctance is noticed and feeds the anxiety.
As a result of this inability to take advice of any kind and see it for what it is - care and love - conflict,
mistakes, and outright failure become common occurrences, which, in turn, make US believe even more that
we will never succeed. Behind the mask, we fall victim to self-recrimination, judgement, and blame, and
criticise ourselves in a manner that is neither objective nor constructive.
And yet, despite everything, we try to put on a brave face and continue to smite, but it is a mask. The
smile IS the lie that hides disappointments, regrets, guilt, and a pain that we attempt to deny, because we
have been conditioned to suppress and repress our true thoughts and feelings.
If the Five of Air card appears in your reading, it IS, in essence, a gentle intervention. Remove the mask
and the blindfold from your eyes. Let go of the lie that all is okay and that you are happy, and allow yourself
to see that you need to address thè thoughts and beliefs that have you thinking poorly of yourself. It is time
for you to see and face the inner demons that have you believing that you are not worthy or deserving of
success or happiness.
Drop the mask and show your true self, wounds and all. Look at the damaging thoughts and beliefs,
address their source, and give yourself an opportunity to heal. Allow others to help you. You are not alone,
and you are loved. Understand that the advice and constructive criticism others offer is not meant to limit and
wound, but to help you heal and grow.

Potential Blockage: As with all of the Five cards, the Five of Air reversed offers a second challenging
message regarding the choice to wear a mask. Whether it be a personal message, or pertaining to someone
close by, the Five of Air reversed is advising you to be cautious misrepresenting yourself, a situation, or
another person. The truth will always out, so it is better not to embellish or fabricate, even if you only weave
little lies in order to fit in with the crowd and belong.
If you are wearing a mask, put it aside and reveal your true self. Don’t be afraid of rejection. Yes, you might
lose a few people by revealing the truth, but you will also draw to you those who admire your honesty and
authenticity, who like you for who you are.
If the roles are reversed, and it is
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compassion. When the mask slips, try not to judge too harshly or condemn. Embrace theih. Forgive them.
Doing so will give them confidence and may help them to keep the mask off instead of putting it back on.

VI. SIX OF AIR

Keywords: Solutions, Comparisons, Compromise, Open-Mindedness, Mindfulness, Illumination, Epiphany,
Personal Power
Key Phrases:
- A time of research & investigation

- Look at, and compare, a range of options

- Weigh the pros and cons

- Be willing to compromise

- Don’t let rigidity hamper possible success

- A moment of epiphany
- Step into your personal power
- Do not discredit what others offer

Meaning: Ihe Six of Air represents a solution born of compromise that lies somewhere in between the black-
and-white, either/or choices that are so often seen as the only options available. Now is a good time to
contemplate and compare a range of different options in order to discover the best solution for one and all.
Therefore, it is also time for research and investigation. As you consider the options, compare, take notes,
weigh the pros and cons for each. There might be a need for compromises to be made, as sometimes, in order
to achieve our goals and objectives, compromise is required. Now is not be the time to prevent an outcome
by being inflexible and taking a rigid stance.
The Six of Air also represents that singular moment of revelation and illumination, when the mind opens
and at once understands the extent of the power we have over our lives. Suddenly, you see potential in
everything. You see how every experience and choice made by you and others has shaped you and your life
and brought you to this moment. In turn, you also understand how every choice you make in the present will
shape your future.
In that moment of recognition, the mind changes in an instant, and so does life itself.
Ihe Six of Air is presenting you with the opportunity to act with mindfulness and awareness. From this
moment onwards, choose to take responsibility for your thoughts, beliefs, and actions, understanding that
even by taking a passive or inactive role by doing nothing or by allowing others to make decisions on your
behalf, you are making a choice. Own it. The only drawback is that you will no longer be able to blame
others for stealing your power if it was your choice to give it away. This is your moment to come of age and
own your power.
The Six of Air signifies an opportunity to empower and illuminate your life by opening your mind.

Potential Blockage: The Six of Air reversed symbolises a bad habit of making comparisons in a divisive
manner that separates and creates an ‘us versus them’ situation.
When the Six of Air appears reversed, it is cautioning you to be more embracing of others’ differences, and
warns not fall into the trap of judging others because they think or believe in a different way to you.
It comes to remind you that we92are all different, and that the one thing that we all have in common is just
that: we are all different. Every single person has beliefs totally unique to themselves, shaped by their own
experience and knowledge. Don’t be too quick to discredit what another has to offer, just because their
perspective and perception is different to your own.

VII. SEVEN OF AIR

Keywords: Spirituality, Religion, Politics, Personal Dogma, Atheism, Fundamentalism, Indoctrination,
Kindness

Key Phrases:
- Its not what we believe, but how we believe

- Lift others up

- Does what you believe make you kinder?

- Are you willing to lose another for your beliefs?
- There are many ways, not just your way

- Educate, don’t indoctrinate

- Seek a kind approach

- Moderate fundamentalist beliefs

- Meaning: The Seven of Air symbolises the realms of spiritual belief, religious practice, and personal
dogma, and the influence they have upon how we perceive the world around US. Spiritual belief can make
our lives feel complete, make US healthier, happier, kinder, and more compassionate people, and yet it can
also place US at odds with others and start wars, both global and personal. It can bring peace, and a healthy
sense of wellbeing, or it can literally place you in harm’s way and tear your world and life to pieces. Spiritual
belief, in the form of religion, has throughout the centuries, been one of the root causes of almost all human
conflict, and it is still one of the leading causes of bloodshed in our modern world.
- There are many who subscribe to the belief that embracing a spiritual path is different to following
one of the many organised’ religions. But consider this: whether you subscribe to a religion, or have a more
organic spiritual ideology, or even subscribe to Atheism, all involve following a personal dogma that can be
orthodox and rigid or expansive and accepting. To believe in a religion, to embrace a spiritual path, or none
at all, is no different, energetically, than believing that one political party is better than another, or that a
vegan diet is better than one that includes meat and animal products, or that your favourite sports team is the
best sports team. All forms of belief can lead to peace and a healthy sense of wellbeing or to extreme and
fundamentalist behaviour. All paths can be born of independent knowledge and understanding,
indoctrination, or a mix of both. Each choice, even the choice not to believe in the Divine, requires that you
believe in something, even if that something is that a belief in anything other than our physical reality is a
symptom of a deranged mind.
- The Seven of Air reminds US that all personal dogma and spiritual dogma can give rise to an open
mind or a closed one to varying degrees. Each path contains core beliefs that wont be changed, or cannot be
changed, because to do so would make them something other than the beliefs that are meant to be subscribed
to. Therefore, it matters not what you believe in, but how you choose to live and express that belief. How
does what you believe on a spiritual level influence your thoughts, feelings, and actions? Does it make you
kinder and more understanding93 of those who are different? Or does it inspire a feeling of superiority, that you
are ‘right’ and that your way is ‘the only way’? Does your spiritual path inspire you to lift people up, and
brighten their day? Or does it inspire you to think less of others, or pity them because their ignorance damns
them to some imagined hell or purgatory?
- What are you willing to give up, to lose, because of how and what you believe in? What does your
spiritual path, or personal dogma, bring into your life? The Seven of Air symbolises an opportunity to look
closely at how your personal spiritual beliefs and personal dogma, influence your thoughts and behaviour,
and to contemplate whether they serve to make you a better person, or serve to make you more critical and
rigid.

- Potential Blockage: The Seven of Air reversed represents a need to step back and moderate any extreme or
fundamentalist behaviour. You do not do your cause any justice by following a fundamentalist path. The
only thing this achieves is to make those around you, who do not share your beliefs, angry and resistant to
the changes you are attempting to impose upon them.
Instead of openingimindss.you can dose them tighter than a steel trap
When the Secenof Air reversed appears in your readings, seek a gentler more moderate, approach. Educate,
instead of trying to indoctrinate. Don’t use cruel and punishing methods. They never work. All they do
perpetuate thfe paradigms that you seek to end.

VIII. EIGHT OF AIR

Keywords: The Ego, Truth, Power, Responsibility, Consequences, Cause and Effect, Lessons Learned,
Memory

Key Phrases:
- Ego does not always tell the truth
- Effect will always follow cause
- Time to change your ways
- Admit that you made a mistake
- Memory is imperfect

- Self-justification does not mitigate harm

- Consequences are inescapable
- We all make mistakes

Meaning: We are creatures driven by our egos. Our ego is in part, our identity - the centre of our
consciousness. It is driven by our instincts and base desires, and constrained by culture and society. It can
have US feeling confident and certain, or it can have US feeling uncertain and afraid. It can also employ one
of several defence mechanisms to shield US from uncomfortable truths or a reality that we are not willing or
ready to accept. So many of us are afraid of the truth. We can be so afraid of the truth that our ego will work
hand in hand with our primal instincts and do what it can to protect US. If our ego is wounded, or we have
been taught to fear, the defence mechanisms employed may also be detrimental to good health, wellbeing,
and to our relationships with others. Our need to feel safe, to feel good, to be right, to be better, to be needed,
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and to be loved, can result in the evidence at hand - reality — being distorted and shaped to fit our perception
of events so that what we want to believe is in conflict with fact.
Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and
the senses. Cognitive dissonance is a conflict that arises when an individual attempts to hold on to two
conflicting beliefs or thought processes at the same time. That conflict can give rise to mental, emotional, and
physical discomfort, especially when our actions and our reason for behaving in a particular manner war with
our natural sense of right and wrong and the moral code we are taught by those around us.
Practicing a behaviour that does harm - smoking or overeating, for example - can give rise to cognitive
dissonance. The desire to continue doing something that everybody knows and cannot deny is harmful is
rejected by a belief that it benefits the individual more than it harms them. Their parents or grandparents may
have smoked for decades with no apparent ill effects, or the individual may come from a long line of
overweight people who all lived long and happy lives. The act of smoking helps one to keep their weight
under control, while the act of eating makes the other feel sated and peaceful. There is an emotional or
psychological hook, and so they continue, even though their choice to do so could result in their chronic ill
health, even death, what they have is an addiction, and what their mind attempts to do is to make them feel
good about the fact that they refuse to give up their addiction. They know and understand the potential
consequences of their choice to continue, but refuse to consider them, or choose to ignore them, responding
in a defensive manner when those consequences are raised.
However, the conflict that arises can be dispelled by doing one of several things: accept reality, and then
make changes in one’s life in accordance to that truth, or, by the continued use of self-justification and other
defence mechanisms, in order to make ourselves feel better, continue to do something, or believe something,
that is doing US, or others, harm. The setf- justification and rationalisation increases our self-esteem, and
allows US see our thoughts and actions in a favourable light. Nobody likes to think poorly of themselves, and
so our ego acts to protect US by creating reasons and excuses to justify our actions. This is natural and
normal behaviour. We all do it at some time or other.
But while we can embrace a natural and normal state of denial, we are unlikely to escape the consequences of
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to a consequence, and those consequences can be both favourable or not. If you do something that you
consciously or unconsciously know to have a potentially harmful consequence, and you choose to
ignore it, or believe that it wont manifest, then the Eight of Air comes to caution you to think again.
There is a price to be paid for all that you do, no matter your reason or intentions, and you alone are
responsible for the consequences born of your actions. In everything you do, cause and effect will play
out. It is inevitable, and the consequences unavoidable.
The Eight of Air is a very challenging card because it symbolises the need to look at your beliefs and
behaviour, and question them. Are you hiding from an uncomfortable reality? It is time to take
responsibility for your thoughts, actions, and the consequences they give rise to, and to see them for
what they really are. It is a time to be humble, and accept that you might have projected your feelings
about yourself onto another. Have you made a mistake or chosen a path or beliefs that have not served
you well, and, instead of accepting this painful truth, allowed your ego to weave a reality that allows
you to pretend? It is time to face the facts.
Don’t worry about losing face by admitting to your humanity. Contrary to the belief that others will
think less of you, in most situations, a simple apology and admitting that you made a mistake, or have
been protecting yourself from a harsh truth, will earn people’s respect. Therefore, accept that maybe
you don’t know as much as you think you do, and that you might be hiding behind a false reality,
created by ego that serves only to make you feel good. But do not blame yourself, or allow a wounded
ego make you think poorly of yourself. We all make mistakes. We all, at one time or another, try to
deny, rationalise, and justify our actions and behaviour. Every single one of us. It is an inherently
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human trait; our egos will instinctively work to protect us, but sometimes we have to accept that our
egos don’t always have us do the healthy, right, or honourable thing.
Take this opportunity to take charge of your life. Embrace your personal power by learning from your
mistakes so that you grow in wisdom and awareness. Be humble, and accept the truth that your ego is
not always honest, and you are not always right. Your ego might have your best interests at heart, but
it will offer self-justification in order to make you feel good about your behaviour, in order to protect
you from the harsher truth that your actions may have been misguided or harmful. The path to
enlightenment is made up of our mistakes, and the lessons learned from them along the way. Wisdom
is earned, not bestowed.
Potential Blockage: The Eight of Air reversed signifies the need to question our memory of past
conversations or situations. Why? Because our memories are not always accurate. In fact, unless we
are blessed with perfect recall, our memories can be distorted, and our recollection flawed. Memories
fade, and sometimes important details are forgotten. Sometimes our memories can become conflicted,
as one experience becomes confused with another. They can merge and mingle, so that context and
content are changed dramatically. There are also times when we become so focussed on a detail that
we no longer have any recollection of the true nature of the entire experience. We see the detail,
instead of the bigger picture that we have blocked out. Memories can also be distorted by our ego,
emotions, beliefs, perspective, understanding, perception, and our overall mental health and physical
wellbeing. Simple changes in diet, a lack of sleep, and illness, can hamper our ability to remember -
and if our ability to remember is affected, then it follows that what we recall is only a partial memory,
not necessarily a complete one.
If you want an accurate log of your experiences, the Eight of Aừ recommends that you keep a journal
that you write in every day. Write everything down. Write the story of your life. That way, when you
look back at a moment in time, you have a written account of that moment that, while still being one
that is only from your perspective, will be more accurate than memory alone.
The Eight of Air signifies the importance of not giving our memories too much power or influence
over our present. Yes, there are times when we experience moments that change our lives so
dramatically that we will never forget them. But there are also times when our egos, as magical and as
wonderful as they are, can alter our memories in order to make them fit a reality of our making.
Sometimes, they can rewrite the entire script, change the dialogue, and create a moment that never
happened - and believing that it did will not make it any more real. Be sure that what you believe you
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experienced is really what happened. Be sure that your recall
is as accurate as possible, especially if you are currently caught up in a ‘he said, she said’ situation.
Everything changes with the passage of time, including our memories. Sometimes, it serves us better
to remember that our memories can be altered, and not allow them to confuse a situation in the
present. When you are asked to question everything, sometimes that means questioning yourself more
than anyone else.

IX. NINE OF AIR

Keywords: Self-Awareness, Universal Consciousness, Understanding, Insight, Vision, Imagination,
Fantasy, Creativity
Key Phrases:
Open to possibility
Possibilities are infinite
Know thyself & know the universe
What dwells within you dwells within nature
Belief creates
All that exists was first imagined
Fantasy is the birthplace of reality
You were born to create
Imagine your fears away

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Meaning: The Nine of Air represents the imagination and our connection to the Universal
Consciousness or Universal Mind. It signifies the importance of knowing thyself, for in truly knowing
thyself one will know both the universe and the power of the Void.
Ask yourself, what if the universe we dwell within is actually the mind of another being? What if the
universe is, in reality, a God Mind, and we the creation of another being’s imagination? What if,
within our minds, there exist universes within universes, where creatures that we dream of and
imagine dwell in the same way we do here upon the earth, and within their minds are more universes?
Like fractals, where the same pattern repeats and creates, our minds contain a universe, and within that
universe are creatures and beings, who also have universes within their minds. The universe in which
we dwell is one of billions existing within the mind that is yet another universe. The pattern repeats in
both directions exponentially, creating an infinite number of universes and realities.
Now ponder a moment... what if we looked within, and discovered that within the realms of our
minds, we create new worlds and realities with our belief? We choose to believe in something, and a
new world that mirrors that belief is born. We stop believing in something, and that world either
evolves with our beliefs or ceases to be, completely. Universes overlap, are born, and die, forever
bound to the life and beliefs of the God Mind that created them. What if billions of lives were
dependent upon our belief for their very existence? Would it not be wise to believe with understanding
and knowledge? Would that not create a universe that is a little more constant and conducive to life?
What if we are the only beings within this universe because the God Mind in which we dwell is a
young mind with limited exposure, and, at this time, only believes in our existence?
Pythagoras is credited with saying, ‘Man, know thyself, and you will know the universe in which
gods dwell.’
Simply put, he believed that to know oneself, was to know the universe, and the power of the gods,
and he is correct. Everything man has within our physical reality, that is not born of the natural world,
was first imagined by man. The television, the phone in your hand, the laptop on your desk, the
movies you watch, the car you drive ... everything that man has created ... was first imagined by their
inventor.
Moreover, when those brave souls voiced their desire to create their new and strange contraptions,
they were seen as crazy, eccentric, and foolish. They were told that what they wanted to create was
fantasy. At one time or another, everything we have in our present reality, was once deemed to be an
impossible fantasy, and yet now, these things exist, and we take their existence for granted.
This is the power of the mind, and the mind’s true potential has not yet even begun to be
understood, or known. All we do know is that the only limit to the mind and what it can do is one that
we, the individual, place upon it.
99 We are only limited by our imagination ... or lack of it. By looking
within, learning and understanding the mind and the complex manner in which it controls our lives,
and how it has taken our life experiences, and used them to influence all we do and all that we are, we
can choose to unlearn some beliefs, change our thinking, and embrace a new, less restrictive way of
thinking. You can become the God mind that you are - and within your mind, you can imagine, and
make what you imagine into a reality.
We live in a society that admires innovation and creativity, and yet, paradoxically, fears it,
and at times actively seeks to destroy the desire to create. We may be exposed to teachers who
punish those who ask questions and challenge the answers because they know there is a better
way. We might be ridiculed by family and friends when we use our imaginations, and speak of
things that are deemed to be fantastical and unbelievable, but again, all that exists in our present
reality was once fantasy and dwelt only in the mind. We may find we are repeatedly trained to
reject creative endeavours as a waste of time and effort.
The Nine of Air represents the importance of knowing your mind, understanding the beliefs
 and thoughts that limit and restrict you, and freeing your imagination. Now it is time to embrace
innovation and creation. It is time to step into the realms of the unknown and imagined, to enter
the Void - where your imagination is most powerful - and bring what you find there to life. You
are born of a Universal Consciousness. You are capable of greatness, but all too often you may
have been punished for seeking it. Nonetheless, it is time to let go of any unconscious bias
against creativity, and embrace it as the expression of human power and ingenuity that it is.
You are as powerful as your mind allows you to be. You are as creative as your mind allows
you to be. Don’t be afraid to embrace your beautiful imagination; the Void in which it resides is
tire womb that gives birth to a universe that is teeming with life and possibilities. To imagine
and create is to make divine magic. You were born of a creative Universal Consciousness; you
were born to create.

Potential Blockage: All too often, we allow fears, sometimes imagined fears, to prevent US
from leading a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. We limit our potential because we imagine
we will be laughed at. We do not express our thoughts and feelings, because we fear what
others will do, or think of us, if we are honest. We imagine failure, and so we may simply not
try.
The Nine of Air represents the opportunity to use of our imagination to banish our imagined
fears. You may have a fear of heights - even if you have not fallen in reality - because you have
imagined falling. Or you may choose not to take an opportunity and try, because you have
imagined failure. Likewise, you may reject a potential relationship, because you imagine it not
working.
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negative pathway, you can choose to take control of your dreams
instead. It is in your power to shift and change all that you imagine. When you see failure, change it to
succệss. When you imagine an ending, instead see a beginning, when you fall, learn how to fly. It is
your imagination. It is yours to control, to manipulate, and create. Imagine your fears away.

X. TEN OF AIR
Keywords: Individuation, Self-actualisation, Liberation, Altered Perception, New Paradigms, Great
Mystery, Paradox, Potential
Key Phrases:
- A time of independence
- Say goodbye to the public persona

- No longer bound by another’s opinion

- Walk your own path
- Humans are paradoxical by nature

- See and know your potential

- The self is whole
- Time to grow up and leave home

Meaning: The process of individuation leads to becoming ones self, to stepping away from the
external forces that we believe define US, to becoming an independent being who recognises and
embraces then own uniqueness and individuality.
It is about removing the mask we present to the public so that we are liked and respected and
accepted; the face we wear so we fit in and belong.
No longer are our public face and private life very different; we present our face to the world, and if
it is not liked, then so be it. If it makes US a black sheep in a flock of white sheep, then so be it. We
would rather be honest and accepted by the few than to be what family or society expects.
Individuation is being who we are meant to be, as opposed to being the person society tells us we
should be. It is breaking free from caring about what people think of us, because we love who we are
and what we do with our life. We are free, liberated, because we are not bound by others’ opinions of
US or our actions, the constraints of society, or the impediments of our past.
It is integrating conscious and unconscious, soul and shadow, the masculine and the feminine, and
creating a whole where the self resides at the centre. No longer does duality separate and divide. All is
in harmony, and working in unison.
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evolution is not a linear process. It is a circumambulatory process of viewing the self and seeing it
from multiple perspectives, and accepting and integrating all of the facets and aspects into the whole.
No aspect is ugly or beautiful, none good or bad, none better or worse; each has its place and purpose
as part of the beautiful whole.
To individuate is to understand paradox, and accept that you are one. You are human. To be a whole
and complete human is to be paradoxical.
To individuate is to see and know your potential, and to step forward into the unknown and meet it.
You are willing to step away from all that you were, so that you may become all that you choose to be.
In this process, your perception is altered forever. You are forever transformed. No more are you
willing to embrace old paradigms that limit and restrict, that espouse a belief that says you should not
or cannot. You move forward into the Great Mystery with confidence, knowing that even when life
offers conflict and chaos, when we remain at the centre, we have peace.
 When the Ten of Air appears in your reading, it represents a time in our life after we have chosen to
step free of the mask and wear only one face in private and public. No longer do we hide our thoughts,
beliefs, or feelings in order to be accepted, liked, or respected. We have turned our back on
expectation, on convention, on mediocrity - on normalcy - to embrace and accept who we are and
stand tall and proud.
It is time to separate yourself from the herd, and to walk your own path. Step through the doorway,
and begin a life where new paradigms replace the old, and you are free to be the best you that you can
be, instead of the you society tells you that you must be.

Potential Blockage: The Ten of Air reversed represents one who allows others’ thoughts and opinions
to define and shape them. Instead of moving forward and becoming an independent being, they have
allowed others to determine their path and shape their reality. They have become afraid to think or
speak for themselves and, instead, allow others to dominate. They do so, because they are afraid of
the great unknown, and of what life will bring if they choose to defy convention, break with tradition,
and stand alone.
The Ten of Air reversed signifies a need for this issue to be addressed. It is time for you to grow up
and leave home’ and step through the door into

XI. Eleven of AIR: BODY/MIND

Keywords: Imagination, Reality,
102 Fact, Opinion, Body, Mind, Open Mind, Narrow Mind
Key Phrases:
- Be open-minded and questioning

- You are only limited by your mind

- Be discerning

- How is your mind affecting your body?

- How is your body affecting your mind?

- Facts are certainties

- Opinions are not facts

- We can only change ourselves

Meaning: What is reality and what is imagined? What is fact and what is fiction? Can that which
dwells within the mind have an effect on the body? And can the physical body affect the state of the
mind? The Eleven of Air symbolises a need to keep a healthy understanding of the relationship
between mind and body, and the power each can have over the other. It symbolises being able to
differentiate between fact and opinion, and to make room for the imagination within our realities,
while still embracing a little bit of reality within our imaginings.
This may be a challenging card for some, because the eyes can only see what the mind is willing to
conceive. So the more rigid the mind, the more difficult it is to accept how much influence, and
power, the mind and body have over each other. If the mind is unwilling or limited, then
understanding Is difficult, and acceptance, in some circumstances, may be impossible. We all know
someone who, no matter how many times they are offered facts, not opinions or theories, still cannot
believe unless they witness it with their °Wn eyes, or experience it personally, and even then they still
might not believe it. They are complete sceptics.
Then there are others who are open to everything and question nothing; they would believe you if
you were to tell them that you did not see a blue sky above but instead saw a pink one. Yes, there are
actually people who see and perceive colours differently, but this person is so open-minded that they
would not consider that a lie is offered. They would not question or even consider that you might be
lying to them. They are just so trusting and willing to believe in the good of others that they accept
everything offered whether it be truth or deception.
Their willingness to trust and follow blindly gets them into just as much strife as those who find it
difficult to believe in anything beyond their own experiences. The Eleven of Air appears to remind US
that somewhere in the middle of the two is a better way to be. Strive to be open-minded and
questioning. Sometimes a little scepticism and discernment can serve to protect you from making
foolish mistakes and following blindly as you are led off a cliff. On the other hand, believing only in
facts, and the reality that you experience with your physical senses, can close you off to reaching your
fullest potential. You may limit yourself and what you can accomplish) because achieving goals, and
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living your dreams, requires a belief in something more than just the tangible.
When the Eleven of Air appears in your cards, it also asks that you look at the impact your beliefs
might be having upon your body, and the impacts your lifestyle and diet might be having on your
mind.
The mind can and does have amazing power over the body. Some Tibetan monks and Indian yogis
have become so skilled at using meditation to manipulate their bodies that they can control blood
pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and more. People with multiple personality disorders have
been known to have personalities that have completely different health statuses. They can have one
personality that physically needs glasses in order to see properly, and another that does not. There
are some with personalities that exhibit a range of physical health issues, such as high blood
pressure and diabetes, but other personalities that have no health issues at all, and these differences
have been witnessed, recorded, and studied by both medical practitioners and scientists alike. It is a
fact that the mind can alter the body.
 How is your mind affecting your body?
In die same way the mind can alter the body, the body can also alter the mind. Research now shows
that if the body is unhealthy - for example, there are issues within the gut such as GERD, Candida,
irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohns disease - the mind too can be affected. Imbalances within the
gut can lead to depression, anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, an inability to focus or concentrate, and
memory lapses. Pain and inflammation can also have similar effects upon the mind, especially if they
impact on the ability to sleep.
How is your body affecting your mind?
It is important to understand that what you believe in your mind can have an impact on your body,
and what you do to your body, can have an impact on your mind. Just like the Indian yogis and
Tibetan monks, you have it within you to have so much more control than you might believe, and
sometimes the biggest changes can be made just by learning to see a positive lesson within a negative
experience, or telling yourself that you can and will, instead of you cant and should not. You can do
almost anything you set your mind and body to doing.
The Eleven of Air also addresses the subject of fact and opinion, and discerning between the two.
We all have opinions, and those opinions may be valid if based on knowledge and personal experience
- but opinion and fact are not the same thing. A fact is something that has been proven to be true, and
that truth is based in certainty and constancy. It is a fact that night follows day. It is a fact that we live
on a planet that is made up of oceans and landmasses. It is a fact that rain falls from the sky. It is a fact
that rainbows are created when light shines through water particles. A fact is something that cannot be
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disputed.
An opinion can be disputed. For example, it is an opinion that all dogs have fleas. A dog owner
might have had many dogs and all of those dogs may have had fleas, but this does not make the
statement that all dogs have fleas factual. It is his opinion based on his personal experience. The fact is
that not all dogs have fleas. Some do, and others do not.
The Eleven of Air asks you to be wise to the difference. When offering Information to others, be
sure that what you offer is fact. Be clear when you are offering opinions based on your personal
experiences, because what might be truth to you might not be truth for someone else. Don’t get caught
up in a game of Ĩ am right, and you are wrong,’ when you are basing your arguments on opinion. Facts
are certainties, while opinions might be true for the individual, but can be subject to dispute when
looked at from the perspective of another.
 A wee note should be also made of the difference between something that has been proven to be
fact and something that is theoretical. A theory- a group of ideas or concepts - might well have been
studied and researched to great extent, but it must always be remembered that theories are based upon
conjecture, speculation, and assumption. Until such time as a theory can be proven to be factual, it is
only a guess. We can theorise all that we want, but we should be careful not to offer theory and
conjecture as fact.
Our minds, our imaginations, are amazing creative tools. With our minds and imaginations, we
have the ability to shape our reality, and to create our reality, but that reality is also shaped by
absolutes. The Eleven of Air asks US not to become so lost in our imaginings that we forget reality.
Instead, we do best to remember that there needs to be a productive harmony and acceptance of both.
We can literally change our minds, and in doing so alter our physical state, but we do so within a
physical reality that is full of certainties that we have no control over. We can only control ourselves
and our perception of the world.
When you differentiate between what is factual about your own mind and self, and what is simply
theory or opinion-based belief, you can change what is within both, so that your mind and body are
one, and not working against each other. You can see that a true fact is a fact and rarely changes, while
opinions change all the time, irrespective of ‘the facts,’ and can exist side by side with contradictory
truths, because they are often based on our perception and understanding, as opposed to reality.
Like the other Eleven cards, the Eleven of Air is a balancing and realignment card. If it appears
within your reading, it does so in order for you to determine if there is an imbalance at play, and
suggests that you meditate upon the subject.

Potential Blockage: The Eleven of Air reversed has a very simple and direct meaning. If it appears in
your reading today, it, like its upright meaning, symbolises a potential imbalance that needs to be
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addressed.

XII. TWELVE OE AIR: THE SCRIBE

Keywords: Record-Keeper, Information, Knowledge, Tradition, History, Personal History,
Preservation, Censorship
Key Phrases:
- Look for an unbiased source

- Be objective and seek multiple perspectives

- Visit the library or archives

- Value the written word by writing things down

- Document your life journey

- Make multiple copies of your digital files

- A need to censor yourself
- Guard your personal information

Meaning: The Scribe is the record-keeper - the keeper of all knowledge and information about past,
present, and future. He is a priestly man, although not necessarily a religious one. His religion is
knowledge and wisdom, tradition, mythos and law, philosophy, religion and science, mathematics and
the arts, history, current events, and events that are coming. He has a reverence for books, and makes
little room for anything else in his life. They are his constant companions, and when he is not reading
and memorising their contents, he is searching for new sources of information, and collating and
documenting that information so it can be recounted with ease. He is °n a perpetual quest for
knowledge, not just for his own benefit, but for all of Mankind. He believes that record keeping is the
cornerstone of civilisation, and without accurate records, the past has served no purpose.
Unlike the Sage, the Scribe is a man without intellectual bias or prejudice. He is objective and
passionate about preserving, having, and providing the ^ost accurate information, and values being to
be able to provide the most accurate information. He always offers knowledge from several
perspectives and differing points of view.
He is a man of letters, and those who know him see him as multifaceted He is philosopher,
historian, councillor, teacher, instructor and more. He is respected. His knowledge is treasured.
His knowledge is also feared by those who seek to control the information and knowledge that he
has amassed. He holds the keys to the library. He knows the secrets of kings and church, the
machinations and the politics that have brought leaders to power, and removed them. With the
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knowledge he has, he himself can make or destroy nations; it is a power that inspires fear, but also a
power that he would never use, because the machinations of man are of little importance to him.
Knowledge is his god, and the only god he worships.
When the Scribe appears in your reading, he symbolises the importance of documenting your life
journey. Whether it be through photos, a journal, a blog, or video, record your story so it can be
enjoyed and remembered, and do it in a manner that can be safely preserved. Write your thoughts
down on paper, keep scrapbooks full of photos and thoughts about your favourite experiences.
The Scribe asks that you value the act of writing things down. You might wonder at the necessity,
but while the technology at hand enables US to store a wealth of information, it can also be unreliable,
and you risk losing everything if a hard drive fails or ‘the cloud’ should cease to be. If you don’t wish
to write things down, take the appearance of the Scribe in your reading as a timely reminder to make
multiple copies of all that have stored on your phone, computer, or laptop. You sometimes wont
realise the extent of your loss until after it occurs. Don’t risk losing those precious memories. Keep
them safe.
The Scribe also signifies that there might be a need to seek someone out who can help you with
some research you may need to do. You may need to visit a library, or even seek out someone whose
specific role is to collate or archive records. Whether you are trying to discover your family history, or
wishing to follow a path that is steeped in tradition, now is the time to start asking questions, and
discovering the answers.
Potential Blockage: The Scribe reversed symbolises a need to keep your cards dose, and what you
know to yourself. There is a chance that someone around you is only interested in harvesting your
knowledge on a particular subject so that they can use the information that you have in order to better
themselves. If it were a sharing of knowledge, it would be an opportunity for a great mutual exchange
and meeting of the minds. However, when the Scribe appears reversed, this is most likely not the case.
It also signifies a need for you to censor yourself. Even if there is no specific person seeking to benefit
personally from your knowledge, you might be giving out too much personal information about
yourself, and be placing yourself at risk of someone taking advantage of the knowledge you share.
Protect your personal and private information. It is far too easy for others to take advantage if you give
them the means to do so, without considering the risk and consequences.

XIII. Queen of Air

Keywords: Weaver, Observant, Wise, Truthful, Analytical, Strategist, Just, Detachment

Key Phrases:
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- Be observant
- Plan, organise, and determine your course of action
- A need for emotional detachment

- Be decisive and precise

- Choose your words with care

- Stick to the facts

- Don’t allow your intellect to

alienate

Meaning: The Queen of Air is one who may, at times, seem to be cold and distant. There are also
times when it is said that she lacks in empathy and compassion. This, however, is not the case. The
Queen of Air is not unfeeling; rather, she is a critical thinker, possessed of a very analytical mind. She
relates to others with more ease on an intellectual level.
 She is very observant and detached. After years of observing others, she can see through deception
to the truth. She can see how an individual’s choices in the past have led them to their present, and she
can see patterns of behaviour that weave and influence an individual’s present. The reason she is often
said to be without compassion is because she will offer her observations, irrespective of whether they
are welcome or not. Tact and diplomacy are not her strengths, and as a consequence, she can come
across as quite stern and hard, but her observations and advice are still offered with the best of
intentions.
She is neither an optimist nor pessimist. She is a realist. She chooses not to allow her emotions to
cloud her judgement. She thinks with her head and not her heart, and that is why she appears in your
reading today.

The Queen of Air represents a need to think clearly, without emotion clouding judgement and
perception. Emotional detachment is necessary. It is not about being uncaring, but understanding that
the moment at hand requires decisiveness and impartial objectivity. In order to achieve the outcome
you desire, you will need to be rational, logical, and realistic, and call upon your knowledge and
learning. Think things through carefully. Facts are all that matter. An emotional response, or one born
of an intuitive feeling, is counterproductive at this time.
If you find yourself working or interacting with someone who is very like the Queen of Air, it is
best to maintain an air of impartiality. Be forthright and concise, and do not allow your emotions to
get the better of you. Work to a strategy. Choose your words carefully. The Air Queen types are easily
drawn into debate and will argue their point with a ruthless efficiency and skill. They have little
respect for an emotional viewpoint,
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emotional logic, or intuition. Stick to the facts and keep your
emotions in check.
She also represents a need to speak with honesty and authority, and to be just and fair. Allow those
around you to speak with the same freedom, even if what is offered challenges you. If you embody the
qualities of the Queen of Air within yourself, don’t be taken aback if you are met with disagreement
by someone who is of like nature. Don’t take offence if others address you in the same direct manner
that you employ yourself, and use the same tactics that you would employ to make their point. If you
want respect, you must also accord others the same respect. If you are one to call a spade a spade, then
don’t be shocked if others follow your lead and do the same.
This Queen is also a master weaver who creates her reality with precision and skill. She uses her
knowledge and intellect to plan, organise, and to determine the best strategy required to achieve her
goals and objectives. There is not much the Queen of Air does in her day that she did not
Consciously choose and anticipate. She is precise, meticulous, and is always control of the loom that
is her life. The web she weaves is of her own taking. She might not be the most spontaneous of
people, but she knows tyhat she wants, and she knows how to get it. Seek out the Queen of Air, or
ttibody her, if you want the same for yourself.
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Potential Blockage: When the Queen of Air appears reversed, she represents someone who can be both
arrogant and disdainful when dealing with others, treating those who react to her in an emotional way
with contempt and callous disregard. She has an air of superiority, born of a belief that her intellect
stands her above those who are more emotionally sensitive or compassionate. This can result in her being
isolated and alone, and in her arrogance, she may choose to believe that her alienation is the result of
others’ ignorance, instead of her own behaviour.
She does not understand that sometimes a show of empathy and understanding will open minds more
readily than intellect applied with clinical brutality. The Queen of Air reversed asks that you not allow
yourself to fall into the same web. You might be smart, you might even be a genius, but if you treat
others with callous disregard, you will find yourself standing alone.

XIV KING OF AIR

Keywords: Disciplined, Ethical, Commanding, Expert, Forceful, Precise, Rule-Oriented, Respectful
Key Phrases:
- A time for ethical behaviour
- No room for compromise
- Seek the advice of an expert
- Respect the rules or laws
- Why are you pushing boundaries?
- Keep your judgement free of emotional impediment

- Don’t be drawn into an argument

- Don’t reject unsolicited advice

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Meaning: The King of Air is a just 8and fair leader, with a stern and commanding presence. He can be
imposing, and somewhat intimidating, due to his formal manner, but his stern countenance is tempered
by a compassion born of his spiritual belief. He is an educated man, with vast knowledge. He is also a
wise man, who has learned from every life experience. When he speaks, everybody listens.
He is also a disciplined man, who can, at times, be uncompromising and rigid, as he has a very fixed
belief system. He cannot be corrupted or easily swayed. He believes rules are made to be followed, and
should not be broken. The laws of the land were made to keep people safe, and he believes those who
break the law should understand the consequences of their actions. Yes, he can choose to show
compassion in passing his judgement; however, he will not compound the wrong by failing to bring a
wrongdoer to account. His judgement is fair, but final, and is delivered in accordance to the law and
without emotional impediment.
When the King of Air appears in your reading, it may represent a need to seek legal counsel or
financial advice. Is there a point of law, or a money matter, that you need to have clarified by someone
who is not emotionally invested in achieving a particular outcome? If not a matter of law, or a financial
matter, it may be something to do with rules and regulations that has you concerned. Some sort of
infringement on your personal rights? Seek out someone with expertise in the area of concern. You need
to know where you stand.
The King of Air is a no-nonsense person. He is direct and to the point, but Uninterested in debate
or argument for arguments sake. You may find yourself in a position where you need to embody the
same behaviour. Don’t be drawn into an argument at this time if all you are going to do is repeat
yourself. Present your case, be direct and to the point, and then don’t be drawn into further debate.
If you have said all that needs to be said at this point, any further form of response is a waste of
time and energy.
If you find yourself dealing with somebody who embodies the nature of the King of Air, be
advised that they are not usually somebody who will change their mind. Nor are they somebody
who is going to change their ways with ease. Change is possible, but on their own terms, and at their
own pace. If you attempt to push a King of Air type to change their mind, opinion, or behaviour,
you are courting conflict. If you are romantically involved with one, you might just have to accept
them for who they are, because they are always going to be forceful and a little dogmatic.
As a parent, he is always going to be a strict and rule-oriented father. He will demand respect,
and that those who live Under his roof follow his rules. His rules, however, are usually fair and do
more to protect than to harm, so if you find yourself at loggerheads, take a moment to ask yourself if
it might be you who needs to look at their actions. Are you pushing boundaries because those
boundaries need to be shifted, or23are you pushing them just because they are there?
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Potential Blockage: The King of Air reversed represents a man who is extremely intelligent and
charming and, sadly, cruel. He is someone who takes delight in using his mental acuity to cut people
down and make others feel less confident and sure of themselves. He likes to have people second-
guessing themselves, and because he also possesses a gift for convincing others that he is well-
intentioned and has only their best interests at heart, people seek out his advice. But he is a power-
seeker who likes to play mind games. What he wants is to dominate and control, not because he is
emotionally broken or wounded, but because it makes him feel powerful; he does it just because he
can.
If you have someone of this nature in your life, the King of Air reversed represents a need to cut ties,
and protect yourself from another’s manipulations or desire to control you, or, in turn, a need or desire
you might have to control and manipulate others. Only pain will come from this relationship or
behaviour.
 I. ACE OF FIRE
Keywords: New Beginnings, Initiative, Action, Conception, Invention, Creation, Creativity,
Procrastination
Key Phrases:
- New beginnings/opportunities
- Actively pursue your goals
- Take advantage of,what’s being offered
- Move beyond research and planning
- Weave your future into being
- Take something old and make it better
- Break with tradition and offer something new.
- Uncertainty inspires procrastination

Meaning: Like all of the Ace cards, the Ace of Fừe represents the promise of new beginnings and
opportunities, but unlike the other Aces, this card also represents action. It represents the power for, and
the necessity of, taking the initiative and actively pursuing our goals. It is about taking advantage of the
opportunities we are presented with, as opposed to thinking about it It is good to have a goal, to dream,
and to make plans - but the Ace of Fire lets us know that now is the time to move beyond research and
planning. It is time take the first real steps toward getting things underway.
It is time to follow through on inspiration and create. It is time to weave your future into being, time
for you to begin your active participation.
The Ace of Fire also symbolises inventiveness. Take an old idea and make it better, or create
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you seek to do, you can now make it your own and imbue it with
your unique perspective and imagination. Now, rather than following tradition, do something in a way
that offers a new approach.
You are surrounded by so much potential at this moment. The Ace of Fire represents passion and
excitement. It is a time full of energy and life. Take advantage of this moment and the power it brings.
Potential Blockage: The reversed Ace of Fire represents uncertainty. You are not sure of what you want,
and so you may procrastinate and do everything but what you know you should be doing. To help you
past this blockage, the Ace reversed asks that you look within, and clarify your objectives. Do you have
too much on your plate already? Do those responsibilities prevent you from focussing on your objectives
and the steps you need to take in order to have them mantfest?
It is time to decide what it is that you truly want so you can act. Know that you can do what needs to be
done in order to accomplish your goals.

II. TWO OF FIRE

Keywords: Power Sharing, Mentorship, Partnerships, Equality, Teamwork, Mutual Interests, Ambition,
Control

Key Phrases:
- Align yourself with another
- A power-sharing situation
- Two heads are better than one
- A time for teamwork and cooperation
- A struggle for power

- Seek one who will teach much needed skills

- An equal exchange of energy

- Someone who will help you overcome obstacles

Meaning: The Two of Fire represents partnerships, and aligning yourself with another who shares your
goals and visions in order to make an idea a reality. It symbolises a power-sharing situation where two
people with mutual interests work together because together they have more chance of success and
achieving their ambitions than they would have if they worked alone.
The Two of Fire represents teamwork and working together in a harmonious way. The division of
labour is natural and organic, as each has different but equal strengths that, when brought together, create
a stronger and united whole. It signifies an equal exchange of energy, where both parties derive the same
reward and satisfaction.
Do you have a goal or outcome you wish to manifest, but cannot accomplish without assistance?
When the Two of Fire appears in you reading, it represents an opportunity to work with someone in a
collaborative way that may allow you both to make thought a reality. Whether that person comes to you
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as mentor who, by working with you, 1 can teach you much- needed skills, or a partner who works with
you to halve the workload, your shared vision and mutual interests will help you to overcome the
obstacles you have found in your path that may be preventing you from moving forward.
Now is a time for teamwork. In this situation, two heads are better than one, and two pairs of hands
will make lighter work.

Potential Blockage: The Two of Fire, when it appears reversed, can symbolise a struggle for control and
power. Perhaps there is currently an unequal exchange of energies, where one is vying to be ‘the boss’
instead of an equal partner. If so, this is an imbalance that needs to be addressed, or all of your hard work
may prove to have been for naught.
Take a look. Are you doing all the work, while your partner sits back and reaps the rewards? If so, ask
yourself how much you wish to be in charge and take the reins of control. Is there a genuine need,
because one or both of you have deviated from the path you both agreed upon? Or is the desire for
control purely ego driven?
In any case, it is now time to sit down and address any inequalities within the partnership and determine
whether you both still share the same goals and ambitions.

III. THREE OF FIRE

Keywords: Action, Implementation, Exploration, Expression, Energy, Hard Work, Sacrifice, Imitation
Key Phrases:
- Necessary sacrifice

- Experiment, practice, and refine

- Avoid copying those who inspire

- Step out into the great unknown and trust

- Put your objectives first

- Avoid cutting corners
- Pay attention to details
- Have you lost your direction?

Meaning: Do you have an idea or creative venture that you would like to implement? The Three of Fire
represents the necessary sacrifice that is may be required when we act on our goals and objectives.
When we first begin to act, we often find ourselves exploring the paths walked by those who came
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exploration can inspire new ideas that break with tradition, because something old has been re-imagined
and expressed by a mind with a unique perspective to make it relevant in the present.
To implement those new ideas requires sacrifice, commitment, and dedication. It means stepping
away from what is tried and trusted, safe and secure, and stepping out into the unknown with an almost
blind faith and commitment. It means putting the objective first, and turning away from everything that
distracts, or might prevent it from being achieved. It means working hard, and not cutting corners in
order to speed up the process.
It means knowing that what you create will only equal what you have invested - and what you are
willing to invest.
The Three of Fire lets you know that now is also a good time to explore and experiment on a practical level.
Use your hands and mind to practice, hone, and refine your skills or abilities so that what you create and do will
always be something crafted to the best of your abilities, and be a true reflection of your passion and dedication.
Remember also, to avoid copying another’s idea, because this is the time to be innovative. Create using your
experience and imagination to inspire you, instead of the vision and ideas of another.

Potential Blockage: When the Three of Fire appears reversed in your reading, it represents a need to look
closely at what you are doing. Watch where you are going. Do not allow yourself to fall, or trip, or become lost,
because you are not paying attention. Remember your objectives and goals. Do not lose sight of them.
Is there something you might be missing because you have not paid close enough attention? Are you cutting
corners that may ultimately cost you more than they have saved you because they might destroy a good
reputation? Think back to your original plans and what you hoped to achieve. Are you living true to your
vision? Or have you lost your way? Take a moment to pause and get your bearings so you can move forward
with confidence.

IV. FOUR OF FIRE

Keywords: Action, Concentration, Focussed Energy, Application, Practice, Increased Skill, Impetus, Work
Ethic
Key Phrases:
- Focussed mind, emotion, and deliberate action

- Creating impetus and momentum

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- Devote time to regular practice

- Be willing and prepared

- Pay your dues

- Something is falling short of its target

Meaning: The Four of Fire is symbolic of focussed mind, emotion, and deliberate action that, once applied,
lend impetus and momentum.
It means acting with both skill and accuracy, and establishing a work ethic or creative process that is a
reflection of both. It is about focussing on the task at hand, making it the centre of our attention, and not
allowing distractions to cause US to lose sight of our target or objectives.
The Four of Fire represents showing discipline by devoting regular time and energy to repeated practice
and application, which, in turn, increases skill and ability - and in doing so, make one’s actions more
confident, and therefore faster. Goals manifest faster, and outcomes are achieved with less energy wasted.
With time and practice, a process can become as natural as breathing, and mistakes become fewer.
Unlike other animals, humans are not born with the innate knowledge required to survive; to survive, we
must be both willing and prepared to learn. A baby first crawls, then walks, and then learns to run. That
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 baby cannot run before it has first learned to crawl and walk. We learn primarily through a
process of repetition and practice. Without repetition and practice, we may be able to learn
the rudiments of a new skill, but we cannot become brilliant or accomplished at it, even if
we are naturally gifted.
If the Four of Fire appears in a reading, it signifies the importance of focus, dedication,
discipline, and practice on a physical level. It suggests that we concentrate, now, and do what
needs to be done. The way we improve and achieve things faster is by devoting our attention
and focus to practice. There is no such thing as an overnight success. You must first pay your
dues. To be the best takes time.

Potential Blockage: When the Four of Fire appears reversed, it symbolises a warning that
something may be falling short of its target. Despite all caution and care, something may be
about to go awry and not as planned. You may or may not be able to determine the cause,
but just in case, it is time for scrutiny and double-checking. Maybe a little adjustment here
and there can get things heading in the right direction once more. Now is not the time for
complacency. Be vigilant and prepared to act if needed.

V FIVE OF FIRE

Keywords: Rivalry, Competition, Aggression, Bullying, Conflict, Discord, Chaos, Obstacles

Key Phrases:
- A time of chaos, conflict, or confrontation

- A battle for control or dominance

- A desire for power, influence, or wealth

- Do not judge or condemn others

- Base your concerns in fact

- Avoid pack mentality behaviour

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- Make no place for bullying 5
- Focus on your vision, not on what others are doing

Meaning: The Five of Fire symbolises a time of chaos, conflict, or confrontation - either at
hand or ahead. Someone now may see themselves or others as a rival or competitor, and may
be willing to use ruthless or aggressive measures to come out on top.
Rivalry between people, and a battle for control and dominance, can lead one person to
place obstacles in the path of another in order to slow their progress or deter them completely.
Why? Because they want to be the one with the power, influence, or potential wealth, and will
not allow a competitor to take what they believe to be theirs.
This ugly situation is now often made worse by technology and social media. Rumours can
be spread, lies told, and reputations destroyed - and all can be accomplished with almost
complete anonymity.
At its extreme, we can see bullying in the modern age as a gladiatorial sport for voyeurs. A
victim is thrown to the wolves, while an aggressor sits upon their throne, and spectators
scream for blood - following their leader blindly and embracing a pack mentality. But these
wolves do not hunt for survival; they hunt for sport and recreation, or simply because another
asked them to. All too often, they hide their attacks behind a belief that it is their right to
question, and then judge and condemn the life choices of another.
If aggression is motivated by rivalry, the aggressors may declare that their rival has copied
or stolen their ideas ... ideas that have often been expressed in one form or another countless
times before, all over the world, by people who have never met and never will meet. Now,
because technology has made the world smaller, and social networks have created connections
across the globe, complete strangers can be attacked, simply because someone who knows
someone who works in a similar way, or has a similar business, saw that similarity and
brought it to the attention of someone who then allowed their own ego or fears to have them
believing the worst.
Whatever its motivation, lives have been ended because one or more have decided to target
another with vicious cruelty.
The Five of Fire, therefore, represents a choice to walk one of two paths
- to embrace or even condone this behaviour, or to end it.
If the choice is to embrace it, do so knowing that you will be met with the same aggression,
because aggression only perpetuates more aggression. Instead, if you choose to believe that
another is your rival and has stolen your work, then use the legal methods in place to protect
your interests. If you are not willing to do so, then do the honourable thing - step away, and
move on. Do not embrace spiteful and malicious behaviour, or it may be you who finds
yourself judged and condemned, with reputation ruined.
If your choice is to help end it, then be mindful of your actions. All too often, unkind
behaviour comes in the form of a joke or a laugh at the expense of another. A discussion about
another’s life choices, spirituality, sexuality, or appearance can appear to be intolerant and
condemning to someone who is watching or listening. You are entitled to your opinions, but
be mindful of who can see or overhear what is written or said, and if you cannot be certain that
another will not be hurt or upset by your words, then it is best to keep your opinions to
yourself.
Abide by the golden rule in this moment - treat others how you yourself would ask and
expect to be treated. If you would24not like to have your choices questioned and judged, or to
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be attacked for no good reason other than you had a similar idea to another, then do not do the
same to others.
Potential Blockage: The Five of Fire reversed symbolises a need to address a belief that your
idea is unique and that nobody has ever thought of or acted on a concept prior to you. There
are over seven billion people living on this beautiful blue-green planet, and many among them
may have shared similar experiences and moments that have them thinking in a very similar
way.
Remember, it is not the idea that is unique, but the manner in which that idea is expressed.
Your perception is unique, and if you are not simply copying another, then the form in which
you express your creativity will be unique also.
Do not attack another just because they have had the same idea or are influenced by the same
or similar beliefs and goals. They have just as much right to express an idea as you do, even
if it is similar to your own. There is room for everyone. Instead of worrying about what
others are doing, focus on creating something of quality, offer a high level of service, and,
most of all, be a visionary and express what you see in your mind s eye with skill and clarity.

VI. Six OF FIRE

Keywords: Healing, Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Truce, Boundaries, Support,
Diplomacy
Key Phrases:
- Resolution is needed

- Communication and diplomacy required

- Be willing to make concessions -Let go of bias. Be open-minded

- Two sides to every disagreement

- Know the facts
- Understand your rights
- Don’t be stubborn

Meaning: The Six of Fire represents a time of healing through mediation, negotiation, or
arbitration. It is a time when communication and diplomacy is required in order to end a
conflict or dispute.
There are times in our lives when we may find ourselves caught up in a dispute or conflict
after boundaries have been crossed or our feelings hurt or ego bruised. If lines of
communication remain open, and both parties are willing, the conflict can be resolved.
However, there are often times when both parties find themselves unable to find or maintain
the middle ground, and if they must continue to work or play a part in each other’s lives, a
mediator is required to negotiate or arbitrate a truce.
There are two sides to every disagreement, and there are times when both parties involved
can be right, and times when both parties can be yrong. For there to be a good outcome, both
parties must first be willing to at least hear each other’s point of view - and there are times
when that M only happen if a mediator steps in to hear both sides without bias, betimes
mediation is all that is required, and the simple act of allowing both parties to air their
grievance and present their points of view allows them to come to a resolution on their own.
There are also times when arbitration will be required, because neither party is willing to
make concessions or allowances for the feelings or rights of the other. It is left to the arbitrator
to determine who is in the right, based upon the laws of the land. Even if a complete resolution
cannot be achieved, the Six of Fire asks that we remain conciliatory at this time. An open
mind and a willingness to meet the other party halfway will stand us in good stead.
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been broken, and, as a result, harm has been done to another. The law will determine who is
right and who is wrong. Justice will be served.
In this circumstance, be sure to keep your emotions under control, and have your facts
straight. Remain respectful of the laws that are in place, and be both courteous and considerate
at all times. Your behaviour - your attitude - at this time may have bearing on the outcome, as
will a sound knowledge of your rights and responsibilities. Do not allow a lack of awareness
or immoderate behaviour place you at a disadvantage.

Potential Blockage: When the Six of Fire appears reversed in your reading, it may represent
an unwillingness to come to the discussion table and resolve a problem that is not only
affecting you, but those around you also. You would rather fight and win, than to give an inch.
Compromise is not in your vocabulary.
Even if you may feel that you are justified, and that the party who has wronged you should
be held to account, understand that at this time, your actions and demands may also hurt
innocent parties. It is time to put your sword down, and step away from the fight, not just for
your own sake, but for the benefit of those who are caught up in the war you are waging.
Whether the war is with another, or there is an internal conflict you are waging within, now
is the time to end it. Try to accept that some things cannot be changed or resolved, and that
 sometimes the better person is the one who walks away.

VII. SEVEN OF FIRE

Keywords: Divination, Signs, Heeding Intuition, Looking Within, Seeking Answers,
Discovery, Awareness, Trust

Key Phrases:
Heed your intuition
A feeling of recognition
- Inexplicable coincidences
Moments that repeat
- Personal interpretation is crucial
- Only you know the answer
- Look beyond the surface
- Observe and be aware

- Meaning: The Seven of Fire represents the development and use of ones intuition to
see the way forward, and predict possible outcomes. Intuition is that gut feeling - it is an
instinctual or unconscious knowing - that, when you heed it, can keep you safe from making
mistakes, and lead you to being in the right place at the right time. It is a feeling of recognition
that we often ignore, but if we choose to heed, can have US moving through life in
harmonious accord with our surroundings.
- In actively using and then trusting your intuition on a regular basis, you may find you
observe more, and in turn, you learn more. You start to see and take notice of signs and
messages along the way. You take notice of those little inexplicable coincidences and
moments that keep repeating, and, if you heed them, can take you on an adventure of
discovery, revealing not only the truths you seek, but also your reason for being. Using and
heeding your intuition can lead you to opportunities and experiences that offer the potential to
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- However, to trust in ones8intuition requires that you look within and determine what
the message means to you personally. You can ask advice of another. You can seek guidance
from another. But only you know your answers. Personal interpretation is key. Trusting in the
knowledge that is stored within your unconscious mind is key.
- Third parties can offer insight, but they see and understand life through eyes that have
been shaped and influenced by their own experiences, not yours. Only you know what
something means for you, specifically. Only you know if something is right for you. The
Seven of Fire represents a need to actively develop or trust in your intuition and instincts at
this time. Look around you. Observe, speak to the cards on a regular basis, and honour the
truths revealed by going where your intuition leads you.

- Potential Blockage: ‘Divination means to foretell or predict the future. Sometimes, our
intuition guides US, and at other times it is a simple awareness born of observation and paying
attention. At other times, it is a marriage of both.
- Every day we are given signs that, if heeded, can reveal what is to come. The Seven of
Fire reversed, represents a need to watch for those signs and heed the insights they offer.
Observe the people around you. Look closely at patterns of behaviour that repeat, and pay
attention to words spoken that lack mirroring actions. Take note of promises broken,
overreactions to questions, an inability to meet the eyes, and laughter that seems forced or
contrived. They are all indications that there is more going on. Learn to watch. Learn to listen.
Heed what your observations and senses are telling you. If you have a tendency to dismiss
them, don’t. Don’t ignore them. If your gut tells you something is not as it seems, then look
beyond the surface and see what is truly there ... and then address it.
- The reversed Seven of Fire cautions you against being dismissive. Pay attention. Look.
Observe. Discern the truth. Address the contradictions and inconsistencies. See the signs -
even the ones that might seem a little obscure and insignificant. They may foretell a future
that is not in accordance with your goals.

VIII. EIGHT OF FIRE

Keywords: Action, Change, Transformation, Transmutation, Rebirth, Freedom, Renewed
Purpose, Joy
Key Phrases:
-Transformation through action
- Change on a physical level
-It is time to act
- Give something a new purpose
- Transmute negative energy
- A renewed sense of purpose

- Don’t be lazy

- Inaction may yield unwelcome changes

Meaning: The Eight of Fire symbolises transformation through action - change on a physical
level that brings freedom and joy. Is it time to start a new job or quit one? Is it time to move
house because the one you are living in restricts and hampers you?
Or is it time to lose a little bit of weight, and increase your mobility and physical fitness? Is it
time to set yourself free of unnecessary weight, whether it be physical, emotional, or
psychological, so you can move through life with more ease?
If you need to make real changes in your life, now is the time to do it. No more thinking, no
more planning, and no more dreaming. Now is the time to get up off the couch, to act, and
transform yourself or your life, or to take an idea, a possession - something in your life or
space - and repurpose Or transform24it.
It may be something as simple as9painting a room, making it brighter and lighter. Maybe it is
time to clean house from one end to the other, Wishing dust and cobwebs, getting rid of all
that serves no purpose or is broken and unused. Regardless, this is a time of action and
change, and it is a change that, once experienced, will bring you a sense of freedom... of
weight lifted. You will feel reborn, and will face the future with a renewed sense of purpose.
Regardless of what, it is time to transmute one state of being into another. It is time
to act and to enjoy.

Potential Blockage: Don’t halt your own progress or hamper your growth, at this time
- even if you may feel a bit ‘lazy’ or even apathetic. Be your own advocate, rather than
your own enemy, and challenge yourself if you find yourself unwilling to act. The
Eight of Fire reversed speaks to US when we are experiencing either a lazy mind or
body, and it serves as a reminder that there may well be consequences if necessary
changes are not made - and that those consequences will be of our own making.
If you have you become a perpetual planner who never follows through, or if you always
promise, and then fail to deliver, or even if you just fed it is all too much like hard work, the
Eight of Fire reversed appears to warn that inaction is also a choice - and one that can have
dire consequences. Now Is the time to get up and move, to avoid having your life
transformed in a manner that is not to your liking.
 IX. NINE OF FIRE

Keywords: Attainment, Fruition, Inspiration, Creation, Ease, Simplicity, Detachment,

Restrictions

Key Phrases:
Move through life with confidence
A time of fruition and attainment
Knowledge and experience bring ease
Do not seek praise or affirmation
Give your best every time
Once you have finished, move on
Simplify your life
Remove obstructions and restrictions
Meaning: The Nine of Fire symbolises attainment, and the ease that comes with knowing what
to do with the knowledge and practical skills earned through study, hard work, and dedication.
It symbolises fruition and putting knowledge and learning into practice. It is about having
found, and putting to .use, mental and physical processes that work for you. The process used
is executed with ease, and as a result, you create or fulfil your role with the same ease.
This is an affirming card that symbolises moving through life with confidence. The person it
illustrates does what they do well and without seeking glory or validation. They do not seek
praise or affirmation. They perform
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and understand their craft. They do it to the best of their ability, because they have pride in
what they do, and when a task is complete, they do not weigh it down with expectation - they
detach and move on to the next task because u> too, deserves all of their care and attention.
This card also reminds us that ease’ is not necessarily about life being easy, but about
discovering that we can make a choice to not to make life complicated. By keeping it simple,
you move through your day with ease. Obstacles no longer cause hours of fear and fretting;
instead you simply work to overcome them. You learn, you grow in experience, and then
move on to the next moment.
When you are confident and have attained a certain level of knowledge and skill, you begin to
move through life with more ease. You learn howto perform tasks in a manner that is less
complicated for you. You begin to recognise what works for you and what does not. You
attain a certain level of grounded and practical awareness that enables you to bring projects to
fruition with the same amount of care, but less effort.
Potential Blockage: Does it seem you are making your life more difficult by overcomplicating
something? Do you find you take ten steps to perform a task, when you know you could
complete the same task in five? Or do you seem, suddenly, to have a list of conditions and
requirements that only serve to limit and restrict?
There is a good rule to follow in all areas of life ... keep it simple. Ihe reversed Nine of Fire is
a gentle reminder not to bury yourself under the weight of the unnecessary. Take physical
action to simplify your life and how you do things. Otherwise, you will make your life harder
and slow yourself down. Remove the clutter and create an easy flow that is free of self-
imposed obstructions. Lighten your workload by following a process that is elegant in design
and uncomplicated in nature, because it only requires that you do what you need to do and
nothing that you do not. By doing so, you can give all of your focus and energy to what is
truly important - and nothing more.

X. TEN OF FIRE
Keywords: Doing, Self-Mastery, Mastery, Evolution, Enlightenment, Lightwork,
Lightbeing, Discipline

Key Phrases:
-Mastery of both craft and self
-Take command of yourself and life
Take responsibility for your actions
Do not be a slave to outside forces
Order, structure, and simplicity
-Be disciplined and dedicated
Stop making excuses. Act
You can do anything you set your mind to and act upon
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Meaning: The Ten of Fire symbolises mastery. Not just of a skill or a craft, but of oneself. It
means understanding the tools of your craft and wielding them with skill, precision, and
craftsmanship. It is about knowing yourself, and using that knowledge and understanding to
bring to you all that you need and desire, with the same level of skill, precision, and
craftsmanship.
The master illustrated in the Ten of Fire knows how to wield his personal power. He moves
with clear intentions, and he acts with the same intent. He is aware of what motivates his
behaviour and actions, and exhibits complete self-command. He acts with deliberation and
with complete awareness of the effect his actions will have upon himself and his
environment. He is not only confident, he is capable, also.
He has evolved from a person who lacked awareness, and perhaps even blamed others for the
problems in his life because he was unable to see that every action gives rise to a consequence.
He once stumbled about, his inexperience resulting in more mistakes than triumphs, but he
continued, and, in doing so, reached a crucial moment of enlightenment, when he realised that
in order to succeed he had to take command of himself and his life. He had to take
responsibility for every choice made, for every action, and for every emotion. From that
moment on, he would shape his life, he would shape who he was; he would no longer be a
slave to outside forces. He would become a master.
If the Ten of Fire appears in your reading, he indicates a time to step up and take charge of
your life. It is a time to dedicate yourself to the path of the master - not so you can have
control over others, but so you can shape your life with skill and confidence.
How does one become a master? It may require pushing one’s mind and body to continue,
despite all impediments and perceived restrictions. It requires dedication and discipline, and a
willingness to set personal challenges and goals and stick to them. It also requires knowing
when to stop and allow yourself time to absorb and recharge. The master recognises that there
is a time for growth, and a time to be dormant and rest.
Above all, to become a master, you must be willing to learn. On a metaphysical level, see a
lesson in all experiences. On a practical level, learn something that requires daily practice, and
do not allow your first inevitable failures and mistakes inspire you to give up.
Want to be a writer? Then the Ten of Fire suggests dedicating time to writing every day,
and learning how to write well. To be a musician, practice every day, and take the time to
learn correct technique and other fundamental elements. If you want to be thinner or stronger,
move every day and embrace healthy eating habits. If you want to save money, learn how to
be frugal and careful and live in a way that costs you less. Choose to be good at what you do,
whatever it is that you do.
Being a master is not about being the best, or being number one. The Ten of Fire
symbolises giving your best and continuing to improve and grow because, by giving your best
each and every time, you challenge and push yourself just that little bit further until what you
do becomes second nature to you.
In general, when the Ten of Fire is drawn, consider it a message to act and to not make
excuses. To be a master, you have to be willing to work with your mind and hands with an
almost religious observance. There is no other way.

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 Finally, the Ten of Fire also symbolises reaching that point where dedication and hard work
have created ease and surety - that moment when you can look at the task before you and say
with confidence that you understand what you have to do and you are capable of doing it well.
Its a powerful moment. Take the time to acknowledge and enjoy it.
Celebrate your achievements and accomplishments, no matter how big or small they are.
Shine. Rejoice. You have earned this moment in the spotlight. Delight in it, and allow it to
inspire further fearless exploration, growth, and evolution.

Potential Blockage: The Ten of Fire reversed appears for two purposes. The first is to remind
you that a master is only a master of self and the tools he wields. He is master to no other.
Therefore, be careful not to extend your desire for control on to others, nor expect them to be
as disciplined. You exhibit the self-control of a true master by letting go of the need to control
others. Everyone is different, and some work to their best ability in a manner that seems
random, chaotic, and lacking in any real purpose or direction. Do not attempt to impose the
same limits and restrictions you are willing to embrace upon others.
Ihe second reason for its appearance is to tell you remove the words Ĩ cannot’ from your
vocabulary, and to monitor your inner dialogue for defeatist or pessimistic beliefs. You will
not succeed if you believe you will fail before you have even tried. Instead, do whatever you
set your mind, body, and spirit to doing - and you will succeed even when you fail, because
failure offers knowledge. Use that knowledge to formulate a new plan or dứection. Use that
knowledge to determine if you should embrace a different, or less conventional, or rigid way
of working.

XI. ELEVEN OF FIRE: MASCULINE/FEMININE

Keywords: Passive/Aggressive, Creation/
Destruction, Action/Inaction, Masculine/Feminine

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- Put aside gender stereotypes
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- We are both masculine & feminine

- Masculine energy serves to protect

- Feminine energy serves to nurture

- Too much of one, not enough of the other?

- Time to evaluate and realign

- Allow the energy to increase and ebb

- Embrace the energy that best suits your needs

Meaning: The Eleven of Fire is a balancing and realignment card. It symbolises the
importance of balancing our masculine and feminine energies, and to remind US we are, and
always will be, a mix of both. Our physical gender is irrelevant. The Eleven of Fire asks that
we look beyond gender stereotypes to how we respond and react to day-to-day experiences.
On an energetic level, our masculine aspect serves to protect self and others, while our
feminine aspect serves to nurture self and others.
In a simplistic society, a typical male will embody a more masculine energy than feminine.
They are characteristically more aggressive and forceful, but also very protective of those they
feel are in need of protection. However, they are more apt to use physical force and aggression
to protect.
A typical female, however, will embody more feminine energy than masculine. They are
characteristically more passive and yielding, and while possessing the same desire to protect
the vulnerable, they will generally use diplomacy and dialogue in order to determine an option
that avoids conflict.
Gender stereotypes are often one-dimensional and rarely accurate, especially when we are
discussing masculine and feminine energy, as opposed to man and woman. It can become
even more problematic to assign specific attributes to either gender when there are many men
who identify as female, and women who identify as male.
When it comes to masculine and feminine energy, we all have both, regardless of our
physical gender, or the gender we have assigned ourselves - and this energy is expressed in
how we behave and act. It influences all that we do.
Masculine energy is active, impatient, assertive, creative, aggressive, forceful, protective,
logical, analytical, and controlling. Feminine energy is inactive, calm, retiring, receptive,
passive, yielding, nurturing, emotional, intuitive, and allowing. Masculine energy motivates
US to focus upon our personal needs and self, while Feminine energy motivates us to think of
others and their needs.
Again, regardless of gender, a person who is energetic and proactive is embracing
masculine energy, while a person who is calm and passive is embracing feminine energy.
Neither is intrinsically good or bad, but if an imbalance is present, it can be evident in our
actions, and give rise to destructive behaviour.
An imbalance can occur when we have too much of one and not enough of the other all of
the time. Too much of one, without enough influence from the other, can create a very
discordant and destructive mix. But what is the right mix? This is not about having equal parts
of both, but about having a harmonious blending that is suited to your lifestyle and personal
goals and needs.
If you are not assertive enough, you may need to embrace more masculine energy. If you
are overly assertive, to the point 25 where others are always intimidated by you, then consider
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embracing a little more feminine energy and soften your approach. An aggressive approach, or
method, is sometimes required in order to break from the old and make way for the flew, but
aggressive methods don’t always have to be violent. To be forceful IS not always indicative of
physical force being used.
Masculine and feminine energy should be allowed to flow and ebb as fl is needed. Like
fire, flickering and dancing, you add less fuel if you want things to cool, and more fuel if you
want things to heat up. Enough heat gives rise to creative productive energy, but too much
heat can burn both you and others. Cooling things a little gives rise to a nurturing warmth, but
too little fuel and the fire could go out completely.
Ihe Eleven of Fire symbolises an opportunity to take a moment to evaluate your life, and
ask yourself whether you need to embrace a little more masculine or feminine energy in your
day-to-day activities and relationships. Do you need to step up and be a little more assertive or
proactive? Does something or someone need your protection? Are you not nurturing yourself
or others enough? Are you being overly analytical, instead of heeding your intuition? Are you
allowing impatience to get the better of you, when your situation calls for calm and
compromise? Are you choosing a path of inaction, when you need to embrace one of action in
order to manifest the changes you need?
Pause for a moment, evaluate, and bring your masculine and feminine energies back into a
harmonious alignment with your life and your needs.
Potential Blockage: The Eleven of Fire reversed has a very simple and direct meaning. If it
appears in yóur reading today, it, like its upright meaning, symbolises a potential imbalance
that needs to be addressed.

XII. TWELVE OE EIRE: THE HERO

Keywords: Guardian, Protector, Saviour, Activist, Honourable, Integral, Selfless, Honest
Key Phrases:
- A person of noble qualities

- Ordinary people who do extraordinary acts

- A person who lies cannot be trusted

- Put another’s wellbeing before your own at this time

- Accord others with respect and dignity

- Avoid gossip

- An opportunity for redemption

- Give a second chance

- Altruism or wounded ego?

Meaning: The Hero represents someone we all admire for their noble qualities, their courage,
and willingness to champion and rescue the weak and vulnerable.
- In the past, the hero would ride in and save a village from thieves and villains, rescue
damsels in distress, and battle against injustice. In the present, they are doctors who work to
save lives in lands ravaged by war and disease. They are environmentalists who place
themselves in harm’s way order to save the forest, the oceans, and the animals that dwell
within. They are the soldiers, the firemen, the paramedics, and police - all of them Ordinary
people, who serve and protect, and often put their own lives at risk 111 order to save the lives of
others. The hero could be the mother who jumps °ut of a burning building in order to save her
child’s life, the man who dives 111 front of a car in order to knock another person out of the
way, or the man WỈI° risks drowning himself to rescue another from rushing floodwaters.
- In modern times, the hero is a guardian, protector, saviour, activist, environmentalist,
and so much more. They serve without25 question. They serve for little or no reward. They serve
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simply because it is the right and honourable thing to do. They are ordinary people who
perform extraordinary feats.
- In the past, the hero was often said to be fated to do his good deed; in the present,
modern-day heroes make a choice to serve.
- But there is also a modern-day chivalric code that can, if we all choose to live by it,
make heroes of US all, because we consciously choose to live by an honour code in a time
when honour is often lacking.
- Those who live by the code are honest. A person who lies is a person who cannot be
trusted, and if a person cannot be trusted, how can they be esteemed?
- Those who live by the code are loyal, and that loyalty will not waver even in times
when it may not be deserved.
- They are courteous and respectful; the modern-day hero who lives by the code knows
that all lasting relationships are built upon foundations of honesty, trust, respect, and loyalty.
- They are men who honour and respect women, not because they deem them to be
weak, but because they are partners, helpmates, life bringers, and nurturers. He is there to
protect the one who nurtures. To harm a woman, or worse, a child, is the worst crime he can
commit.
- They are Women who honour and respect men, not because they are subservient, but
because they are equals, helpmates, providers, and protectors. She is the one who nurtures.
 To seek to make him less, or like her, is to go against nature itself.
- They are just, and will fight for justice, even when law and justice are in conflict.
Those who live by the hero’s code will fight to defend those who cannot defend themselves,
even if that means breaking the laws of the land.
They do not delight in the pain and suffering of others. They refuse to partake in gossip or
rumours because to do so is to hurt oneself as much as it is to hurt another.
Modern-day heroes believe in love, commitment, honour, justice, integrity, forgiveness,
honesty, respect, and service. These are the core values that inspire them to serve the greater
good and to act in a selfless manner. They strive to be the very best they can be, for the good
of humanity, but remain humble, because they do not act in order to gain favour or standing.
- They also understand that no one is perfect. They are not perfect. They have made
mistakes, and will make more mistakes. That is why they will also show mercy, and give
others a second chance and the opportunity to find redemption.
- When the Hero appears in your reading you are being asked to embrace the code, to act
selflessly for the greater good. It is time to be the best person you can be, to resist pettiness
and behaviour that makes you less than you could be. We cannot all perform heroic feats, nor
are we all meant to. However, we can choose to hold ourselves to a higher standard and treat
all those we meet with dignity, kindness, and compassion.

- Potential Blockage: When the Hero appears reversed, he represents a need to perform
good deeds in order to increase one’s self-esteem or worth in the eyes of others. He can be
described as a wounded hero, one who needs to be told that he is good by others. Sometimes,
it is because he cannot see the good within himself and, sometimes, it is because he craves the
attention. It feeds an emptiness or lack within.
- Whether his low self-opinion is born of past mistakes that caused others pain or harm,
or if it is born of mistreatment and wounds inflicted upon him by others, the Hero reversed is
often weighed down by feelings of blame, guilt, shame, and fear - and the only way he thinks
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he can assuage those feelings is 6by performing deeds that earn him praise and glory. When
others value him, he can pretend. He can once more value himself.
- Unfortunately, until the Hero can forgive himself or those who hurt him, he will not
find peace. He is doomed to go on one quest of salvation after the next.
- The Hero reversed comes to ask you to look to your reasons for helping others. Are
your actions inspired by love and compassion? Or shame and guilt? Are you helping others
because you genuinely want to help? Or are you helping others because helping them and
earning their praise and gratitude makes you think better of yourself?
It could be said that if the outcome - helping someone in need - is the same, regardless
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of the motivation, then it matters not. It is, however, not a question of changing the outcome,
but in allowing the wounded hero within to make peace with the past.
- Have you embraced behaviour that is less than honourable? Caused hurt to
another because you may have lied or deceived them? Have you ever been disloyal or
unfaithful? Have you hurt someone innocent and now move through life with feelings of
regret or remorse weighing you down?
- We all have moments when our behaviour and actions have been questionable.
We have all disappointed others. We have all done wrong. Guilt, shame, and self-
loathing are the tools with which we punish ourselves. They are not the tools of a hero,
but, instead, the tools of a jailer or torturer. The Hero reversed comes to tell you that it is
 time to put those tools aside and to rescue yourself. Only your acceptance and
forgiveness will set you free. Forgive your past. Be merciful and embody the
compassion of the hero you strive to be.

XIII. QUEEN OF FIRE

Keywords: Warm, Vibrant, Sexual, Sensual, Independence, Primal, Expansive, Energetic
Key Phrases:
- Be optimistic and enthusiastic
- Engage and stimulate all senses
- Give your full attention
- Be focussed and confident
- Take pleasure in life
- Don’t second guess yourself
- Hold your head up high
Avoid petty behavior

Meaning: The Queen of Fire is a strong and powerful woman. She is someone who is not
afraid to go after that which she desires most. She is focussed, and determined, and very
optimistic. Those around her find her charismatic and engaging. Her warm and expansive
nature draws people to her like moths to a flame.
She is also a very primal, sensual woman. She engages her senses in all that she does. She
is the type of person who will always look you in the eye, will reach out and touch your hand,
and listen closely, giving you all of her attention. She savours life like it is a glass of fine wine
or velvety dark chocolate. She is vibrant, alive, and unforgettable. She has the power to
change your life in the moment you first meet her.
Her independent nature makes her a natural leader, not a follower. Her confident and self-
assured manner has her achieving all that she sets her mind to, and because she is so
embracing and kind, and not interested in competing with anyone, she is loved by many. A
natural extrovert, she loves being the centre of attention, but she also gives her attention in
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equal measure. 7
When the Queen of Fire appears in your reading, she is asking you to be optimistic and
positive. Now it is time to focus on the pleasures of life and enjoying what you do. Be bold,
and be daring. Be fearless. Now is not the time to second guess yourself or allow doubts to
prevent you from acting upon an idea or plan that you know will bring positive change and
growth to your life.
She also suggests that you seek out a Queen of Fire type if you need help. She has a vast
network of friends and associates, and she is only too happy to point you in the right direction
if you are looking for aid. Don’t be afraid to ask for her guidance. This Queen is the kind of
person who takes just as much delight in another’s success as she does in her own.
The Queen of Fire symbolises living a full life and being fully present in every moment.
Live a sensory life. Stimulate your senses. All of them. See. Hear. Listen. Touch. Taste. Your
senses are a true gift. Put them to use.

Potential Blockage: Have you recently experienced a few disappointments and blows from
life? Has your confidence been shaken, and now you are wanting to hide away and wallow in
self-pity and sadness? The reversed Queen of Fire symbolises a need to meet life head on.
Don’t hide. Pick yourself up, put your game face on, and keep going. Put your head back and
laugh in the face of conflict and challenge. Make a proactive choice not to be miserable, even
if it means faking it for a while. Your choice not to focus on a situation or issue that cannot be
changed will serve you well. Your choice to smile, and laugh, to dance, and derive joy from
life, in spite of disappointment and hardship, will bring good things into your life.
The Queen of Fire reversed also cautions you against giving in to catty behaviour. Do not
allow hurt, disappointment, jealousy, or petty rivalry to inspire you to behave in a manner that
is beneath you. You are a queen. Act with grace and dignity. Put your claws away. Your time
and energy are better invested elsewhere.

XIV KING OF FIRE

Keywords: Proactive, Dauntless, Inspirational, Vital, Powerful, Passionate, Charismatic,
Involved
Key Phrases:
- Ground and focus your passion
- Be more than an ideas person
- Remain involved from start to finish
- Every leader is part of a team. Delegate
- Be dauntless
- Respect your position by respecting others
- Show your appreciation
- Keep your temper in check

Meaning: The King of Fire is a charismatic leader. He is passionate, and his passion is
something others find inspiring because it is focussed, grounded, and creative. He is the
perfect team leader. He can draw to him the people who are necessary for a project to be
completed, and every single person will want to play a part to help bring his vision to life.
Some may see the King of Fire as an ideas man, but they only have to observe, and they will
soon discover that he is very proactive. He likes to be involved, to get his hands dirty, and he
will remain involved from inception to completion.
The King of Fire is also fearless.
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Dauntless, in fact. He is lion-hearted, and the vital
heartbeat of his court. He is not afraid
8 of hard work, but he also respects and moves through
his day with the awareness that he is only a part of the whole. He is a necessary part, but still
just a part, and one that can be replaced if his ventures fail. This is why the King of Fire works
tirelessly to fulfil his role, and, despite his gregarious ways and charismatic nature, is, at the
core, a very unassuming and respectful man. It is why he calls upon, and makes use of, those
around him. He understands that he is but one man, and in order to rule well he must be
willing to delegate; in essence, he must be willing to share his power and his glory with others.
If the King of Fire appears in your reading, it symbolises the wisdom of knowing that even
those who are leaders are a part of a team. Every wise leader has people around them who
perform tasks that help them to keep things running smoothly. This same wise leader respects
their team, and appreciates the efforts made on their behalf.
He symbolises the importance of being interested and involved from beginning to end. He
asks US not to start something, delegate, and then walk away.

Potential Blockage: The King of Fire reversed speaks of the consequences of arrogance,
aggressiveness, and an explosive temper. It symbolises a leader who has forgotten that in
order to lead one must have followers - and if one treats them harshly, they will find someone
else to follow. They will act to replace their king.
When this card appears, remember to keep your temper in check. Think before you speak
and act. If you are feeling challenged and close to losing your cool, then step back and give
yourself time to calm down. Also, be sure to avoid bullying and intimidating people in order
to get things accomplished. It will only serve to put people offside and sabotage any chances
of success.
Don’t get caught up in the glory that comes with success. Don’t place yourself upon a
pedestal and expect to be worshipped, for there will always be someone who is willing to push
you from your precarious position.

I. ACE OF WATER
Keywords: New Emotions, First Love, Infatuation, Attraction, Lust, Longing, Excitement,
Passion
Key Phrases:
An exciting beginning
Take a leap of faith
Open your heart
Follow passions lead
A new experience or opportunity
A new friendship
Stop fighting your feelings
Free of fears influence

Meaning: The Ace of Water symbolises the beginning of a new love, and those feelings of
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nervous excitement we experience9 at the start of a new relationship. It is that growing sense of
attraction and infatuation that draws you in, and dares you to throw common sense aside.
Falling in love is both paradoxically thrilling and terrifying, as a flood of emotions picks you
up and carries you away.
The river could carry you gently, or lead you to rapids, or worse, fling you over a waterfall.
Regardless of where this new beginning may lead, now is time to open your heart to another,
Of tó a new experience or opportunity.
Remember, that the Ace of Water does not necessarily symbolise a romantic relationship; you
are being asked to allow your desire, passion, or attraction to carry you along in its flow, and
trust that it will take you to where you need to be.
Potential Blockage: The Ace of Water reversed can symbolise a moment or situation that has
US feeling overwhelmed, denying, or fighting our true feelings. We may love, but we are
afraid to admit that we love. We may yearn for connection, but deny our need, and do what we
can to prevent bonds with others from forming.
Fear of being hurt and disappointed, of discovering that the one we love is not who we thought
them to be - simply having unrealistic expectations
can end many new relationships before they even begin. The Ace of Water signifies a need to
let down the barriers you may have built around your heart and allow a loving experience or
opportunity to unfold free of fear s influence. It asks that you allow a relationship to begin and
be explored
whether that relationship be with a person or an interest - before you determine whether it is
right or wrong for you.

II. Two OF WATER

Keywords: Intimacy, Closeness, Trust, Commitment, Reconciliation, Equality, Union, Co-
dependency, Taking Sides
Key Phrases:
Going beyond infatuation and attraction
Intimacy - sharing, giving, and communication
Time to forgive and seek reconciliation
A meeting of minds and hearts
Put aside judgement and blame
Cherish all of your loves
Maintain independence and avoid co-dependence
Avoid taking sides

Meaning: The Two of Water represents a relationship that has moved beyond infatuation and
physical attraction, to one that is built upon a foundation of deeper mutual love, respect, trust,
or shared interests and values. It symbolises a meeting of the mind and heart that is free of the
desire to possess or control.
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This relationship is a unification of
0 two hearts and minds, not with the purpose of becoming
whole, or to complete each other, but with the intent to share, to enrich, and to enhance each
others lives.
This is a time of giving, sharing, and communication. A relationship is founded on intimacy;
to share your thoughts, feelings, goals and fears with the one you love is to be intimate. To
hold them, to listen, and show interest is to be intimate. To show affection by reaching out to
stroke their cheek, or hold their hand, is to be intimate. The Two of Hearts, ultimately,
symbolises intimacy within a relationship.
It is also represents a time of forgiveness and reconciliation. If a rift has developed between
lovers or friends, now is the time to let go of hurt and anger. Put aside judgement and blame.
Do not allow arrogance, wounded pride, or ego to destroy a relationship. Where you can, take
responsibility for your own choices and actions within the relationship, and be mindful of how
they have impacted and influenced that relationship. The Two of Water invites you to
communicate, to forgive, or apologise, now.
Potential Blockage: The Two of Water reversed addresses the subject of losing our sense of
self, our identity, and independence, upon entering into a new romantic relationship. It
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reminds US of the importance of retaining our independence, lest the relationship become one
of co-dependency and inequality.
Remember that romantic love is not the only love relationship in our life; there is the love
shared between friends, between human and animal companions, for nature, goals, and our
interests. These loves are still worthy of our time and attention. Do not focus completely on
the new to the detriment of the old.
The Two of Water reversed also symbolises the importance of not allowing yourself to be
drawn into a quarrel between friends or lovers, or to be forced to take sides. If you find
yourself in such a situation, remain nonjudgemental, compassionate, and loving to both.

III. Three of water

Keywords: Satisfaction, Pleasure, Joy, Hopefulness, Anticipation, Attachment, Expectation,
Disappointment
Key Phrases:
Celebrate your victories
Take satisfaction from your endeavours
Look to the future with anticipation
Your success will continue

Meaning: The Three of Water represents satisfaction^ and indicates that you have come to a
time to rejoice in life and your success. She stands tall and confident, with arms raised in
victorious celebration. She has invested greatly in her creative endeavours, and is well
satisfied with her progress and accomplishments so far. She is positive and hopeful that her
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success will continue, and so she turns to greet the future with anticipation and excitement.
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This card is a positive affirmation, and symbolises the joyous potential for a rewarding
outcome. It also signifies the importance of taking time to appreciate, celebrate, and enjoy
yourself along the way. Look back and be proud of what you have accomplished, do a little
victory dance, before turning once more to the future with a heart full of hope and a smile
upon your lips.
It is important to allow yourself these moments of joy and celebration and to remember them.
Potential Blockage: The Three of Water reversed, appears in order to caution us against
weighing down a potential outcome with the burden of our expectations. Make sure your
hopes and desires are realistic, and let go of those that are not. Free yourself of the binding
nature and weight of unrealistic expectations, and, in doing so, allow the outcome you seek to
manifest in its own way and time. Remember, the more you expect, the more disappointed you
will be if the future you hope for does not unfold as you imagined.

IV FOUR OF WATER
Keywords: Confidence, Awareness, SelfAcceptance, Forgiving, Self-Belief, Deserving,
Receptive, Consequences
Key Phrases:
You are beautiful
Be aware of weaknesses, but focus on strengths
Mistake - an opportunity to learn
- Let go of the ideal of perfection
- Love yourself for who you are
- Happiness at another’s expense
- The emotional cost of your actions

Meaning: The Four of Water stands before you with quiet confidence and awareness. Despite
his scarred appearance, he sees only beauty when he looks at his reflection. A gentle smile
curves his lips, as he regards himself with kindness and understanding.
He has many weaknesses, and during his lifetime has made many mistakes, and yet he chooses
to see the lessons he has learnt and forgive himself, instead of holding on to feelings of shame,
regret, and guilt. Every scar makes him more beautiful, and every mistake presents him the
opportunity to learn, to grow, and to become wiser.
Like all of US, he has many strengths to balance out his weaknesses, and it is these strengths
on which he chooses to focus. He believes he is deserving of both love and happiness, and,
even when life offers an experience that scars, he refuses to allow hurt or disappointment to
erode his self-belief or close his heart.
This does not mean that he is blind to his flaws. Rather, he accepts them for what they are -
parts of a whole that is imperfect and perfect at the same time.
The Four of Water arrives in your reading to ask whether you look at yourself with less
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love than you should. Do you see 2only your flaws and imperfections and feel as if you should
apologise for having them, instead seeing them as something that gives you depth and
character? Those flaws and scars and imperfections are aspects of your nature that make you
truly beautiful. You would shine like the sun if you would accept them and forgive them and
allow them to simply be a part of who you are.
It is time to let go of the idea that to be perfect is to be without flaw. Stop looking for the
perfect relationship, the perfect idea or creation, the perfect career, or the perfect opportunity.
Every relationship, every idea or creation, every career path, and every opportunity has flaws,
imperfections, and the potential to fail or go awry. Realise that perfection is a paradoxical state
that exists only when there is peaceful acceptance and unconditional love for those scars,
weaknesses, and flaws. Perfection is only achieved in seeing, accepting, and loving the flaws,
knowing that they are an undeniable, necessary part of the beautiful, magical whole.
Ihe Four of Water comes to ask that you release any feelings of inadequacy or discomfort.
You are, in this moment, everything you are meant to be, and so much more. Love yourself
without condition.
Potential Blockage: You are worthy, and deserving of all that you dream of - but remember, so
is everyone else, what if your joy comes at the expense of another person? Can you stand tall
and proud, and have respect for yourself if your happiness carries the price of another persons
heartbreak or failure? Can you take genuine delight in your circumstances? Unintentional
actions that cause hurt are one thing, and can be forgiven - but what of the emotional
consequences of an act done with awareness and intent?
The Four of Water, when it appears reversed, cautions you against vanity, arrogance,
selfishness, and self-importance and symbolises a need to look yourself in the eyes. Are you
about to choose a path that leads to another’s distress or downfall? If the answer is yes,’ be
mindful of the fact that the Universal Law of Cause and Effect will hold court and sit in
judgement. As always, there will be reward and consequence offered. If your choice is to
continue forward, knowing that you may bring emotional anguish to another, be sure that the
reward is far greater than the price you may end up

V FIVE OF WATER
Keywords: Loss, Betrayal, Fear, Doubt, Hopelessness, Isolation, Self-Pity, Blame
Key Phrases:
- Feeling alone and isolated
- Without hope
- Consumed by fears and doubts
- Unable to see a way forward
- Trapped in the moment
- Feeling angry and betrayed
- Mourn your loss
- Playing the victim

Meaning:The Five of Water represents

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feelings of fear, doubt, and hopelessness that can cloud
our minds and hearts and give rise3 to confusion, misunderstanding, and anger. These emotions
are often born of our own pain or insecurities, and can cloud our ability to see the love that
surrounds

All too often, when we experience a moment of great hurt or loss, we can feel alone, as if
no one could possibly understand the depth of anguish we are feeling. Whether it be the end of
a marriage or friendship, the death of a loved one, or a battle with mental illness, we can
sometimes find ourselves weighed down by pain and suffering, and blind to the beauty and
love that surrounds US.
Loss of any kind causes US to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, fear,
confusion, guilt, regret, anger and betrayal. Sometimes, we can even experience a complete
absence of emotion. To think of the future serves only to add to the burden of sorrow, because
all hope seems gone.
The Five of Water is a challenging card, because it is not one that offers any real comfort.
Loss is something we all experience, and if we are already
vulnerable and sensitive to hurt, then it can be overwhelming.
The death of a loved one, the loss of a friend, being betrayed by someone we
trusted and loved ... there are no words of comfort that will lessen the pain we
feel.
The Five of Water symbolises the need to allow yourself to work through your
grief, and to take as much time as you need. Allow the emotions to flow, and flow
along with them, but not to the extent that they threaten to overwhelm you or have
you lashing out at others. You need to remember that you have people around you
who love you. Look up. While you may feel alone, you are not. There are people
around you who have also experienced loss. They know. They understand. Allow
them be there for you in your time of need.

The Five of Water reversed is a gentle reminder that while it is okay

Potential Blockage:

to feel hard done by now and again, and to allow ourselves to be swept up in one
of life’s many dramas, it does not serve US well to embrace a victim mindset on a
long-term or permanent basis. There comes a time when we must unlock the
emotional chains that bind us and walk free of them. The Five of Water reversed
may be asking US whether the moment that we have bound ourselves to has
passed, and, if so, to accept that what is done cannot be undone. Therefore, it may
be time to stop gnashing our teeth, wailing, and moaning, and pointing fingers, for
continued self-pity is likely to do nothing more than alienate others and hamper
our potential.
Remember, as always, that we play a part in every situation. We make choices,
both passive and active, that influence every outcome that manifests. New and
different choices can be made in the present. Choose to move forward. The Five
of Water reversed advises US not to be a slave to emotions and moments that no
longer serve. Its time to stop feeling sorry for ourselves.

VI. SIX of water

Keywords: Kindness, Concern, Sympathy, Compassion, Understanding,
Forgiveness, Love, Ideals
Key Phrases:
- Ihe ideal of kindness & compassion
- See all that is good and pure in humanity
- Strive to be better
- Embrace healthy boundaries
- Accept that you will falter
- Overcome obstacles with gentle determination
- Do not meet aggression with aggression
- Be kind and walk away

Meaning: The Six of Water is the epitome of kindness and concern. She
represents all that is good and pure within humanity and an ideal that many strive
to meet. She is kind, but not to a fault. She displays concern and care, but does so
with a level of emotional detachment. She is sympathetic, compassionate, and
giving, but not to the extent that she leaves nothing for herself. She is
understanding, and aware that we all think, believe, and see life in a unique way,
and that this determines how we behave and respond to others. She is forgiving,
but forgives because she knows the act sets her free and enables her to move
forward without being weighed down by past experiences.
She is a gentle soul, who overcomes all obstacles with a determination that is
free of any aggression or intent to do harm. She is the peaceful warrior who wins
all with a gentle touch or smile, a kind word, and a compassionate, generous
nature.
Does she represent an impossible ideal? Do you strive to be like her and find
yourself incapable of behaving this way all of the time?
The Six of Water comes to tell you to just be you. Show compassion. Be
empathetic, understanding, and aware of all that makes US different Be generous,
but remember to keep healthy boundaries in place. Most importantly, be kind to
yourself when you don’t five up to your own, sometimes impossible, ideals.
To be the peaceful warrior, you have to be as kind and generous to yourself as
you are to others.
Potential Blockage: The Six of Water reversed has a very simple message and
meaning: It does not serve US well to give in to the desire to inflict hurt just
because we believe someone to be deserving of it. We may feel that we are
justified, but what purpose does an act of spiteful retaliation serve but to makes
US less and perpetuate suffering. It can also be said that it makes us energetically
the same as the person who harmed US.
Therefore, the Six of Water comes to caution against embracing pettiness and
retaliation, regardless of the circumstances. There is always a better option than
an act of spite. Anger used in this manner is rarely beneficial or healing. Instead,
it perpetuates suffering. There are none who can remain untouched when cruelty
is offered; both the person who inflicts it, and the person it is inflicted upon, will
be marked by it.
If revenge is desired, the best revenge we can mete out to anyone who has hurt
and upset US is to remain peaceful and emotionally detached. We can choose to
be kind to ourselves, to end our suffering by walking away, and investing our
time and emotion in something more worthy.

VII. SEVEN OF WATER

Keywords: Knowing, Trust, Faith, Surrender, (Control), Release, Peace,

Certainty, Passive
Key Phrases:
Surrender to the flow of life
Relinquish the need to control
All happens as it is meant to
The future will bring what you need, not what you want
Control is an illusion
Your influence on the future is limited
Yield and be flexible
A gentle, passive approach

Meaning: The Seven of Water represents letting go and surrendering to the flow
of life, and doing so with complete trust and faith. She is about relinquishing
control over all relationships and outcomes, and believing that whatever unfolds
in the future is what is meant to be. She has worked diligently in the present,
imbuing all she does with her love, so as to create a future that will bring what she
needs - to learn, heal, and grow. Now, content and satisfied, because she knows
she has done everything she can, she lays back to rest, allowing herself to flow to
the next moment and task.
The need to control others, or a situation, is born of fear. Whether that ear is about
losing someone or something we love, of being alone, or is sunply a fear of failure
or missing out, we do what we can to maintain the fusion that we have control.
But control is only an illusion, even if we °uld like to believe otherwise.
We can make empowered choices, and work with due diligence and ^dication.
We can create with the purest of intentions, and be motivated y love, but the
outcomes we desire will also be influenced by timing, circumstances, and other
people - both those close to US and those of whom we have no knowledge.
Because of this, we can have only a partial influence, and the rest is up to fate. If
we try to exert more influence and control, we risk sabotaging our hopes and
desires, and manifesting an outcome that is vastly different to the one desired.
How do you hold on to water? The future is not fixed; it is fluid and shifting and
so vast with infinite possibilities that it cannot be contained.
Allow it to be.
Detach emotionally, let go of all expectations, and have faith. Don’t invest in
speculation, what ifs, maybes, worry, or fear.
The Seven of Water comes to tell you that it is time to take a deep breath and
exhale. If you have set your intentions, are motivated by love, and have done all
that is necessary here in the present, then it is time to give yourself permission to
relax and let go. Embrace a peaceful, receptive, and flowing state that takes you
forward on the next stage of your journey. Your future is now in the hands of
Fate.
Potential Blockage: When the Seven of Water appears reversed, she signifies an
inability or unwillingness to yield and be flexible. But remember, that which does
not bend will eventually break. It is better to achieve your goals by being fluid.
Water can find any crack, any opening, and use it to its advantage. If contained, it
becomes still and peaceful, calm and waiting. Receptive.
Yes, external forces can make waves and ripples, but when the force is removed,
stillness and calm are quickly restored. Release the water from its container, and it
will follow the path of least resistance, flowing around, over, or underneath any
obstacle in its path and overcoming with natural ease and grace.
If circumstances have made you harder or made you don a protective shell, its
time to allow the river of life to wash your emotional armour away. A gentle,
more flowing outlook will serve you better. Soften your stance. Let go of your
feelings of resistance, be open to potentialities, and be peaceful. Be like water and
flow.

VIII. EIGHT OF WATER

Keywords: Gratitude, Appreciation, Delight, Joyfulness, Happiness, Positivity,
Pride, Harmony
Key Phrases:
A positive state of appreciation
Ihe attitude of gratitude
Create a positive environment
Be prideful not boastful
Cherish what you have now
If you are already unhappy, more will not make you happier
Focus on all that is good in your life
Question an unnecessary desire for more
Meaning: The Eight of Water symbolises how a positive state of appreciation and
gratitude can influence our lives and environment for the better, when you make a
conscious choice to take pride in all that you do, and appreciate all that you have,
you open yourself to more good vibrations and more reasons to be happy.
It is important to approach life with delight and joy, to take time to laugh - at life
and at yourself, if needs be. It might be unrealistic to hope to be happy all the
time, but by taking the time to appreciate the people, the beauty, and the
abundance in our lives, we create moments when our happiness is deeper and
more enduring. We create ease. By choosing to focus on all that it good in our
lives, we will create a positive, emotional, two-way energy flow that, like water,
finds its way into every crack, where it washes away cynicism, criticism,
confusion, conflict, and anything else that may be weighing us down.
Genuine appreciation lightens and uplifts the spirit, whilst expressing our
gratitude is a powerful means of asking for the source of appreciation to continue,
whilst giving back energetically at the very same time.
When the Eight of Water appears in your reading, he symbolises the
importance of expressing gratitude and appreciation. We all have good in our
lives. Cherish it in the here and now.

Potential Blockage: Ihe Eight of Water reversed symbolises a lack of appreciation that
may be married with an unhealthy desire for more that manifests in feelings of
avarice and covetousness. To covet what others have, believing that more will
bring happiness, power, wealth is a state of mind and being that has brought down
kingdoms and founded new ones in their rubble..
What about ‘keeping up with the Joneses’? If we do not appreciate what we
have in our life now, and are unable to see the abundance that surrounds us, why
would our feelings change with more money, a new car, house, or relationship?
Yes, the quality of our experiences might change, but if we take little joy from our
present experiences, the love of family and friends we already enjoy, and the
abundance that surrounds US, it is unlikely that our feelings will change just
because our financial status allows US to do or buy more. An emotional or
spiritual lack cannot be assuaged by possessions.
The Eight of Water reversed represents a need to question the desire for more,
when more is not truly necessary. Ask yourself, when this card appears, if there is
an emotional, physical, intellectual, or spiritual lack that needs to be addressed.

IX. NINE OF WATER

Keywords: Illumination, Acceptance, Openness, Emotional Enlightenment,
Strength, Courage, Fear, Ignorance
Key Phrases:
- Open your heart
- Past experiences leave an emotional imprint
- Shine a light on the source of the emotional pain
- The effect of past experiences on the present moment
- The weight of our emotions
- Emotional enlightenment - the process of becoming lighter
- Ignorance is not bliss
- Break the cycle. Remove the emotional hooks.

Meaning: The very first thing to be born in the darkness of the Void was Light.
The Nine of Water represents a need to embrace an open heart and allow the light
of love to transform and heal emotional pain, and turn it into knowledge that sets
US free. Our past experiences, good and bad, leave an emotional imprint.
Remembered joy and love can inspire a sense of wellbeing. A happy memory
creates a feeling within that curves the lips and makes US smile or laugh, while a
bad memory can cause tears and open old wounds we thought were healed and
forgotten long ago.
Have you ever heard a song playing on the radio and had tears form in your eyes
because the song was one you shared with a past love who broke your heart?
Have you ever had somebody say something to you that has triggered anger
because they have touched on deep rooted, remembered anger towards another
who said the very same words? Have you ever started laughing uncontrollably
because a silly moment in the now stirred up memories of a silly, happy moment
in the past? Our emotions can lift US as high as the stars, or plummet US into an
abyss of despair, and yet, all too often, we do not know or understand why we feel
and react as we do. What makes some memories so much more vivid and
unforgettable? What makes them unforgettable is how they made US feel. This is
emotional imprinting at work, and, through it, we can and do bind ourselves
emotionally to the past. In the present, these imprints become triggers that have
US reacting on an almost purely emotional level.
If our mind was a bank in which we could choose what memories we save,
the majority would save only the memories that make them smile, while
discarding those that make them cry. There would be so many happy, smiling
people in the world if we could choose to keep only the memories that make US
smile. Unfortunately, we have no choice, but what we do have is the choice to
recognise our emotional triggers so the bad memories, or those laden with
weighty emotions, have less influence upon US. By shining a light on the source
of the emotional pain, and then accepting that the moment that caused it is over
and cannot be changed or undone, we take the first step to freeing ourselves from
the emotional hooks that bind US to the past. Recognising how we feel and react
when recalling that moment, or experiencing one like it, is the next step toward
emotional awareness. Finally, in being mindful and learning not to react when an
emotional trigger is squeezed, we reach emotional enlightenment, a state when we
are no longer shackled. Eventually, there comes a time when we no longer have to
be mindful, because the memory no longer has any influence. The hurt has
healed, and we have transcended.
Emotional enlightenment is not a gentle process; it involves rummaging
through our memories, revisiting old hurts, seeing them and accepting them for
what they are, letting go of harmful and destructive beliefs, and then freeing
ourselves of the burden of their emotional weight. It takes time and practice, and
at the beginning of the process, we can be more reactive than usual. Its like trying
to run up a muddy slippery slope “ we lose our footing, fall, and slip backwards.
For some, the process is simply too difficult. Others resist, wondering why
anyone would consciously choose to explore and relive their deepest, most
painful memories; its like choosing to cut open old scars to make
them wounds all over again. The reality is, they are
correct. It is like cutting open a scar, but aggressive
measure are needed if a cancer grows beneath the scar
tissue.
If past memories are making you emotionally reactive
in a way that is counterproductive in the now, then there is
a cancer present. You might not be reliving the memories
consciously, but when they have power influence how you
feel and react in the present then you are reliving those
memories on an unconscious level.
So the choice is one between having those memories
influence you unconsciously or being mindful and aware
and lessening, or ending, their influence. The Nine of
Water offers the choice and asks you to make it. You
might not have a choice in the memories your mind stores,
but you do have a choice as to which ones you invest in
emotionally, whether it be a past memory or a new one.
Invest in those that fill you with love and lightness, and
find yourself rising from the depths.
 Just as emotional enlightenment is not an easy process,
it is also not a spiritual process. It is a healing process. It is
the process of making ourselves lighter in being -
becoming lighter - by letting go of the heavy emotions we
unconsciously hold onto and which, in turn, influence our
emotional and physical wellbeing in the present.
When the Nine of Water appears in your reading, you
are also being asked to consider if, at this time, one of your
emotional triggers is being squeezed for good or ill.
Asking this question will help you to determine whether
you are acting for the wrong or right reasons.

Potential Blockage: When the Nine of Water appears reversed,

it signifies a resistance or unwillingness to look at our emotional
reactions and accept responsibility for them. Or it could indicate
an unwillingness to look at the source of those emotional
reactions. We may not want to see the truth; in this instance, we
may truly agree with the old adage that ignorance is bliss.
However, it is more than probable that we simply tell ourselves
this because we are afraid of the pain of dredging up old
memories. Instead, the Nine of Water offers US an opportunity
to acknowledge the truth: Embracing ignorance will keep US
reliving the pain of the moment again and again - until we make
the choice to break the cycle by facing that of which we are
most afraid.
The Nine of Water reversed asks that you do not avoid what
needs to be done because you will experience pain in the short
term. The pain will pass and open you to a better, happier
future.

X. TEN OF WATER
Keywords: Universal Love, Divine Connection,
Centredness, Serenity, Peace, Oneness, Boundaries,
Disruption
Key Phrases:
- Truly living in the present
- A feeling of divine connection
- A time of serenity and ease
- Power born of knowledge and understanding
- A positive emotional state
- The power to consciously project your energy
-Say no’ to disruptive influences
- Giving life and power to shadows

Meaning: The Ten of Water symbolises both a beginning

and an ending. It is that moment when we let go of
emotions that bind US to the past and find ourselves truly
living in the present for the first time. It is a feeling of
divine connection with all and everything, feeling and
knowing that love dwells at the very core of our being, and
always has.
It symbolises a period of time when we can move
through life with a serene sense of ease and fluidity, even
when surrounded by turmoil or conflict when the weight
of past emotions is released, and everything flows in the
manner it is meant to. Our emotional state now influences
our life in a positive way that makes it easy to see and
understand how powerful we truly are when we divest
ourselves of emotional hooks to the past that only serve to
limit and restrict US.
To know yourself to the extent that you understand
why you feel as you do, and then realise that you have the
choice to react in a different way, is to have control over
the energy that you project. Instead of creating a reality
that is a reflection of unconscious emotional energy, the
Ten of Water lets you know you can now consciously
project your feelings, and create a future of your choosing.
Have you ever noticed how someone can alter the
energy of an entire room of people, just by walking in and
smiling? One smile, a kind gesture, a moment of attention
and genuine interest, can change a persons whole
demeanour in a heartbeat. Some people seem to have an
almost tangible connection to everything and everyone,
and a single word or glance can bring joy.
When the Ten of Water appears in the cards before
you, she represents a state of serene grace that is
achievable if you desire it. By consciously embracing a
positive mindset and focusing on living a joyful life in this
moment, on this day, and each day that follows, you can
influence everything around you in the same positive
manner. It is not about denying those influences that create
discord and disharmony - instead, it is about choosing not
to allow them to disrupt your life or steal your happiness.
It is about starting each day with a smile, greeting
everyone you meet with kindness, and focusing your
attention on the things that bring you peace and joy.

The Ten of Water reversed represents a

Potential Blockage:
disruptive influence or belief that threatens your peace and
calm. You may be investing too much time and emotion in
something that could have no real foundation or substance.
It may be that your intuition is telling you that the situation
is real, but even if your intuition is correct, it could still be
time to put an end to the disruption. The upright Ten of
Water asks that you focus on the positive things in your
life that bring you peace and joy; focusing your emotional
energy away from things that are simply not worth your
time and care will help you to accomplish this. Therefore,
be careful that you are not giving life and power to
shadows by focussing your time, energy and emotions
upon them.

ELEVEN OF WATER:
XI.

EMOTION/INTELLECT
Keywords: Emotion/Intellect, Love, Fear, Expression,
Suppression, Head, Heart, Ease, Dis-ease
Key Phrases:
- Influence of emotional disharmony

- Both love and fear motivate

- Is fear the more dominant force?

- Unvoiced emotions must be expressed

- Address unhealthy imbalances

- Suppressed emotion creates dis-ease

- Seek a productive means of emotional release

- Be proactive and mindful of your emotions

Meaning: The Eleven of Water is a balancing and

realignment card that addresses any emotional disharmony
that may be influencing your choices and environment. It
also represents the need for US to see the whole and how
an imbalance can affect it.
Love and fear ... how many times have you heard someone
say that a choice or action was made from a place of fear,
or was born of a persons insecurities and doubts, or was
born of love? When we are attacked by others, we may
react and retaliate because we are angry and afraid, but we
may also act because we have love for ourselves and wish
to address an injustice and prevent further injustice. We
may choose not to take a risk or make changes in our lives
because we are afraid of an unknown future - but we may
also choose not to take a risk that may alter our lives
because we love the life we already have. We may be
plagued with doubts, but we can also be blinded by love.
What motivates our actions the most? Fear or love?
The truth is that most of our actions are motivated by both
in equal measure. Fear and love, like creation and
destruction, cannot exist without one another. They can
even appear to be the same force, depending on one’s
perspective.
What motivates you to walk away from a friendship or
relationship that is causing you hurt and dis-ease? One
person might say that you have walked away because you
are afraid of being hurt further. Another might say that you
walked away because you respect and love yourself and
know that you deserve better. Who is right? In most
situations, both are right. You are afraid of being hurt
again, and you do believe you deserve better. You may
also be motivated to stay in that relationship because you
are afraid to leave, or because you are so in love that you
are willing to forgive the one who hurt you and give them
a second chance.
The Eleven of Water signifies a need to see that you are
often motivated by both forces at the same time. Love and
fear are two halves of the same whole, and each flows into
the other. However, an unhealthy imbalance can occur
when fear becomes the dominant force and prevents you
from breaking free of painful situations or relationships,
thereby preventing you from leading a happy and
productive life.
The Eleven of Water also addresses the subject of
suppression and expression. Suppressed emotion can lead
to illness. Emotional stress can manifest in the form of
depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, inflammation in
the body, and, in turn, dis-ease. There can be real and life-
threatening consequences to suppressing fear, anger,
sorrow, and other weightier emotions.
The Eleven of Water does not suggest that life is meant to
be lived on an even keel. Life will always offer up
moments that will have US shouting for joy, or,
conversely, suffering in silence. But if you express instead
of suppress, you will move through life with more ease, as
opposed to living a life of dis-ease and suffering.
It is better to be proactive and mindful when it comes to
your emotions. Never ignore them.
Potential Blockage: The Eleven of Water reverd has a very
simple and direct meaning. If it appears in your reading
today it like its upright meaning, symbolises a potential
imbalance that needs to be addressed.

XII. TWELVE OF WATER; THE COUNSELLOR

Keywords: Empathetic, Wise, Objective Advice,

Trustworthy, Emotional Understanding, Clarity, Sharing
Key Phrases:
- A time of questions and mixed emotions
- Look beyond the words to the emotions
- Mixed or confused emotions
- Listen. Listen. HEAR
- Seek objective counsel
- An emotionally complex situation
A lack of empathy
- An opportunity for understanding
- Be receptive not rejecting
- Are feelings preventing a resolution?

Meaning: The Counsellor of Water represents one who

stands high - an elder, advisor, or wise man or woman
whom the king or queen calls upon to discuss their
feelings regarding a situation or experience of concern.
She, I or he, is someone who is trusted; they are a caring,
compassionate person,
who will listen attentively, only interrupting the flow to
ask a question if there is need.
Once the tale is told, the counsellor offers her thoughts in
an objective manner. Her role is not to give instruction, but
to present alternatives and insight that will help the seeker
understand the thoughts and feelings that may be clouding
their judgement.
She is an empathetic person, skilled at stepping outside of
herself to look through the eyes of others. She never
judges, and offers only compassion and the opportunity to
understand the emotions at play. By asking the right
questions, she helps people to come to their own
conclusions about what feels right for them and how to
proceed from that point.
When the Counsellor appears in a reading, she symbolises
a need to be empathetic and objective when dealing with
emotionally complex situations. If you can, look beyond
the words being spoken to see the emotions behind them.
If you cannot, the Counsellor asks that you seek out the
wisdom of someone who can.
There may also be a time approaching that will require you
to keep your emotions in check, especially if they are
confused. If you are feeling reactive or challenged, talking
it through might help you to make sense of your feelings
and provide you with answers. If you act without taking
this step, your mixed or confused emotions may muddy
the waters further.

Potential Blockage: When the Counsellor of Water

appears reversed, she can signify a lack of empathy and
understanding, or an unwillingness to listen and hear
whats being said where yours or another’s feelings are
concerned. Are you being unsympathetic and rigid when
compassion is needed? Are you allowing your feelings to
get in the way of a resolution or forgiveness? Are you
allowing your feelings to make you deaf and blind to
another person’s thoughts and feelings? Be receptive
instead of rejecting. You don’t have to agree, but at this
time, it is important that you listen.
This card is calling on you to remain objective and
empathetic.

XIII. QUEEN OF WATER

Keywords: Loving, Compassionate, Empathetic, Sensitive,
Vulnerable, Romantic, Intuitive, Emotional Honesty
Key Phrases:
Trust in your feelings and senses
Look beyond the surface
A bright and positive outcome
To show vulnerability is to show strength
Are you over-extending emotionally?
Be the embodiment of love
Withdrawing love as punishment
Use your common sense

Meaning: The Queen of Water symbolises a gentle,

empathetic soul, who possesses a keen sense of intuition.
She is loving, compassionate, and always kind. She knows
when something is wrong, when a friend is hurting and in
need of comfort or counsel. She is naturally in tune with
her emotions, and the emotions of those around her. It is
this natural connection and gentleness that draws people to
her.
She is empathic, and would never consider being
deliberately cruel or unkind. She is generous and giving of
herself to a fault. Only by having, and maintaining, healthy
boundaries does this watery queen protect herself from
becoming drained.
Her ability to intuitively see and ‘know’ is her greatest
strength. She looks beyond the surface to what lies within
the subconscious, seeing the emotions of old that influence
the present. She can sense the mood of a moment or the
undercurrents that flow through a room full of people, and,
because she can read others emotions with ease, she can
often distinguish truth from falsehood.
This knowledge empowers. With it, the ever-romantic
Queen of Water can often offer the perfect solution,
particularly in matters of the heart. She believes in the
power of love, but is also wise, and knows that
relationships need to be nurtured and maintained, that
emotional honesty is key, as is a willingness to share our
feelings.
When we share our true feelings we make ourselves
vulnerable, but to be willing to do so shows both courage
and strength.
Is this Queen a part of your nature? Is there someone in
your life who needs or would benefit from your help and
loving support?
Or is it you who needs to seek out a like energy in your
life, for healing, or guidance?
When the Queen of Water appears in your cards she
signifies a very affirming and positive energy, for she is
the epitome of love in all of its forms. Take heart, and
know that bright days are ahead.
Potential Blockage: When the Queen of Water appears
reversed, she cautions you against using the love you have
for others as a weapon. Resist the temptation to withdraw
love in order to punish or control. Do not allow your hurt
to make you hard or so jaded that you withdraw behind an
impenetrable shell. Let your vulnerability show by
remaining open to discussion. Be honest and express your
feelings, even if doing so means the possibility of losing
someone you love.
The Queen of Water reversed-also cautions against
following your heart blindly. Common sense and careful
thought are required in any decision that needs to be made,
especially one that may be emotionally difficult. Trust in
your feelings, yes, but also be sensible and let heart and
head have equal say.

XIV KING OF WATER

Keywords: Calm, Contemplative, Insightful, Fluid,
Balanced, Protective, Nurturing, Jealousy, Possessiveness
Key Phrases:
- Safe harbour in a storm
- Let go of gender bias
- Strength born of adaptability
- Be present in your relationships
- A need for excitement
- Marry critical thinking and emotional logic
- Allow your feelings to guide a decision
- Address a cause for jealousy

Meaning: The King of Water represents a strong man who is

calm and protective, like a safe harbour in a storm. He is a
nurturing, caring father who embraces no gender-specific
role; he is willing to be both mother and father, nurturer
and protector^ home-maker and provider. As a partner, he
is loving and supportive, a gentle but passionate and
sensual lover, and someone who is not afraid to explore
and experiment. He is both sensitive and thoughtful, but
never weak or soft. He exudes strength. He is who he is
because he chooses to be present and caring, adaptable and
fluid.
He loves to use his senses, because to do so is to elicit
an emotional response, and he is willing to look within and
explore those emotions to increase his understanding. He
is a person who has successfully married critical thinking
with emotional logic - the process of using ones emotions
and feelings in a logical manner to become more
knowledgeable and aware - and uses this to his advantage.
He is aware that all decision-making has an emotional
element and that no decision can be balanced without
emotions and feelings being taken into account. He has
learnt from his emotions, and
uses that knowledge in a productive and constructive manner.
Are you considering your feelings in your decision making process? Now is the time to do so.
Ihe King of Water is multifaceted in meaning. He symbolises an approaching time of peace and calm,
where you will have time and space to simply be and grow.
He also represents a need to let go of emotion-based gender bias and to embrace the awareness that this
archaic paradigm belongs to the past. A man can be just as sensitive and vulnerable, nurturing and supportive,
as any woman. A woman can be just as closed off and insensitive as a man. Both can be communicative with
regards to their feelings, and both can be uncommunicative. Both sexes have the same qualities. How
emotionally open or closed a person is has nothing to do with gender, and everything to do with the individual
and their journey. We have been conditioned to believe that men and women are emotionally different, when
they are, in truth, the same.
As with the other court cards, the King of Water can also represent a person in your life who embodies the
traits of the King. If you are in need of his counsel or safe harbour, seek him out at this time.

When the King of Water appears reversed, he can represent a feeling of boredom. When he
Potential Blockage:

appears in your reading, ask yourself if you believe that your life is lacking excitement. Has peace and calm
slowly transformed into boring routine? Maybe it is time to shake things up a little, and to ride the waves for a
while. You might need a little excitement, and to be unpredictable and spontaneous. In your best interests,
however, do seek a productive outlet for your excitement, rather than looking for conflict, or creating drama
for dramas sake. That might destroy your peace and calm completely, instead of enlivening your life.
The King of Water reversed also cautions against behaviours born of jealousy and a need to possess. If you
have fears or concerns regarding a relationship, address them. Do not allow jealousy to fester. If there is a
reason for concern, and the situation cannot be resolved, then perhaps it is best to let it go. Remember, the
person in question is not a possession; allow them to leave, if leaving is what they feel they must do - even if
they leave in ordecto be with|another. On other hand, be mindfull not allow your own insecurity and
imagination to drive a wedge between yourself and the oneyou love.