Temperance - Reversed
In the Cover position
Indicates the querent in relationship to the present situation.
Meaning: Excess, pride, impatience. Rash behaviour. Indulgence. Unworkable unions. Uncondusive environment. A fish out of water. Incompatibility. Irreconcilable differences. Inability to adapt. Impulsive behaviour. Exacerbating a difficult situation. Regret.
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Knight of Cups
In the Cross position
Represents the positive forces or assets in the querent's favor. If this card should happen to be a negative card, it indicates the nature of an obstacles that is hindering progress. (The card in this position is always interpreted in its upright manner.)
Meaning: A romantic man. A considerate, creative, artistic sort. Musician, poet, diplomat. A promising proposal or collaboration. An opportunity to learn via a friend or lover. Broadening horizons. New philosophies. Gifts and romance. Loyalty. Sound, romantic advice. Imagination and empathy. Marriage proposal. Reciprocated love. Traditionally the messenger of true love.
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King of Swords
In the Beneath position
Represents the preoccupation of the subconscious which filters into waking life, affecting moods and outlook. This is the underlying theme of dreams and the emotional undercurrent in the querent's life.
Meaning: A powerful man with a quick temper. He is no fool and should be handled with care. A daring, impressive, effective leader, if a little harsh. A man of influence and long reach. Tenacity. Passion and conviction. An authority. Commanding presence. Impact, bravery, and ambition.
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Two of Wands
In the Crown position
Can be viewed as a message from the "higher self." It can also reflect the querent's potential aspirations.
Meaning: Planning. Using one's intuition to search out new possibilities and hidden options. Foresight. Viewing a situation from a higher perspective. Brainstorming and consideration. Weighing of options. Using one's imagination. Anticipating obstacles and uncertainty. Assessing one's own capabilities. Focus and executive responsibilities.
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Eight of Pentacles
In the Behind position
Represents past events and influences that color and give rise to the current situation.
Meaning: Employment. Commissions. Schedules and deadlines. Focus. Creative work. Skills and talents put to good use. Knowledge and experience. A large project or business running as a welloiled machine. Maturity of business. Accommodation. Achievement. Success. Income. Finding one¹s niche in life.
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King of Wands - Reversed
In the Before position
Represents what is likely to happen next.
Meaning: A bore. One with an inflated sense of self-importance who takes little trouble over others. A man who cannot recognize achievement beyond material success.
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Ten of Swords
In the Self position
Indicates the querent's psychological state and attitudes which can greatly affect the outcome of the matter.
Meaning: Conflict. Destruction. Loss. Breakdown of relationships. Slander. Hurt. Misfortune. Plans that seemed promising end in failure. Disillusion. Grief. Temporary alliances. Being forsaken. A sacrifice. Withdrawing from the world due to trauma. The apex and end of a matter. Does not represent violent death.
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The Hierophant - Reversed
In the House position
Represents the querent's environment and unseen forces influencing the situation.
Meaning: Crippling conservatism. Mind control. Self-delusion and egotism. Inappropriate, haughty behaviour. Thwarting the aspirations of others for a reason of insecurity. Conforming to be accepted. Hiding behind or blaming a tradition. Intolerance. Loss of trust. Abuse. Hostility.
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Page of Pentacles
In the Hopes position
Indicates the hopes and fears of the querent.
Meaning: Proposal. Business communications. Offers of exchange. An enthusiastic young person eager to enter the world of commerce. Good ideas. Young achiever. Reliable, hard worker. Discipline. Focus. Questions. Serious student. Good report. Business sense.
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Six of Cups
In the Outcome position
Indicates the outcome of the matter.
Meaning: Friendship. Play. Remembering past happiness and childlike innocence. Renewal. Nostalgia. Pleasant company. Reminiscing with old friends. Drawing strength from shared experiences. Being understood and appreciated. Teamwork. Taking pleasure in simple, wholesome activities and surroundings. Seeing the good in life.
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