Self: The Magician
You have a talent for creating something from nothing.
The card in the Self position reveals aspects of how you perceive yourself right now.
The Magus symbolizes imagination, creativity and an inventive nature. Your unique intelligence and talent for clever experimentation is a valuable asset. The Magus serves as a catalyst, an agent of change. His influence is a fresh breeze blowing through any situation.
So be playful, and stay open. Don't limit yourself, the possibilities are endless. Try things, see what happens and correct your course as you go. Tease open the minds of those who are watching to see what you will do.
Situation: Knight of Wands
Support a renewed sense of adventure that moves toward a vision, even in the face of more realistic viewpoints about the probable outcome.
The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time.
When the Knight of Wands (in some decks, a Prince) is in this position, someone in your environment may be venturing into their dream. The situation may feel both poignant and bittersweet to you. You realize how joyful and important an occasion it is. Still, you see how likely it is that the shiny new armor will soon be dented, the husky horse become tired, and the enthusiasm of new adventures tempered by a few difficult trials.
Virginal innocence has not yet met an adversary and that's a beautiful thing. It deserves to be celebrated and supported no matter how more seasoned eyes envision the eventual outcome.
Carefully consider how to communicate in a clear and calm manner.The card that lands in the Challenges/Opportunities position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones.
This card is traditionally entitled a Page, but in some modern decks as a Princess. When this card lands in this position, remember that the way in which a message is delivered strongly influences how it is received. Use your power as a messenger to communicate in a manner that produces clarity rather than confusion, optimism rather than cynicism.
Although this character can stand apart from the news he or she bears, your responsibility is to word your message so that its essence comes through undistorted. Be especially careful not to emphasize the negatives, losses, reversals and so on. Overcome the temptation to be overly dramatic or to speak in catastrophic terms.
Foundation: The Sun
You have learned that things work out for you.
The card in the Foundation position points to influences from your personal history, your roots and background.
The Sun in this position suggests that you have learned that harmony, comfort and ease are available to you. Perhaps you come from a lineage of successful people who learned the ways of creativity and prosperity and modeled them for you. Perhaps they demonstrated how to be comfortable and expressive even in a repressed and damaged world.
Their example supported a feeling of trust and optimism that exists within you no matter what circumstances may arise in your life.
You have learned that things work out for you.
The card in the Foundation position points to influences from your personal history, your roots and background.
The Sun in this position suggests that you have learned that harmony, comfort and ease are available to you. Perhaps you come from a lineage of successful people who learned the ways of creativity and prosperity and modeled them for you. Perhaps they demonstrated how to be comfortable and expressive even in a repressed and damaged world.
Their example supported a feeling of trust and optimism that exists within you no matter what circumstances may arise in your life.
Recent Past: Six of Wands
A unified, successful venture showcases your talents. Teammates should be acknowledged for supporting you.
The card in the Recent Past position refers to events that are just departing, recently influential but now diminishing in power.
The Six of Wands in this position signifies a recent emergence from a chaotic situation. The miraculous occurred: the group discovered its various strengths and talents and found a way to coordinate them in a successful venture.
Although you may be singled out for special recognition, be humble and give credit where credit is due. Shine the spotlight on the entire team, because they sustained you through the process. If they weren't there helping you, you could not have excelled.
The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies.
The Page of Coins (in some decks, a Princess) in this position suggests that you are proving worthy to be accepted as a junior partner into the ranks of your former teachers and role models. You seek mastery of your craft and mastery of the art of living that comes with and through the craft.
This character is being tutored to grow up to be a captain of industry or an accomplished businessperson, so do not be fooled by seeing him in his formative stages. Understand that he is undergoing the work it will take to make him suited for long term success, growth and empire building.
If you keep your wits about you, pay attention, cooperate with your opportunities and don't become too egocentric, you will be able to utilize this upcoming opportunity. You may position yourself strategically with the people who represent excellence in your fie
A unified, successful venture showcases your talents. Teammates should be acknowledged for supporting you.
The card in the Recent Past position refers to events that are just departing, recently influential but now diminishing in power.
The Six of Wands in this position signifies a recent emergence from a chaotic situation. The miraculous occurred: the group discovered its various strengths and talents and found a way to coordinate them in a successful venture.
Although you may be singled out for special recognition, be humble and give credit where credit is due. Shine the spotlight on the entire team, because they sustained you through the process. If they weren't there helping you, you could not have excelled.
Higher Power: The World
You are poised to make a significant impact upon generations to come.
The card in the Higher Power position reflects the broader perspective and influence of your conscience, Guardian Angel, inner wisdom.
When the World appears in this position, you are positioned to do something beneficial for future souls to enjoy. It may be that you invent a new technology, create an original literary or cultural work or awaken a new art form that stirs the souls of humanity. You are being singled out to affect the evolution of human consciousness.
You are poised to make a significant impact upon generations to come.
The card in the Higher Power position reflects the broader perspective and influence of your conscience, Guardian Angel, inner wisdom.
When the World appears in this position, you are positioned to do something beneficial for future souls to enjoy. It may be that you invent a new technology, create an original literary or cultural work or awaken a new art form that stirs the souls of humanity. You are being singled out to affect the evolution of human consciousness.
Near Future: Page of Coins
You are proving yourself capable of eventual mastery.The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies.
The Page of Coins (in some decks, a Princess) in this position suggests that you are proving worthy to be accepted as a junior partner into the ranks of your former teachers and role models. You seek mastery of your craft and mastery of the art of living that comes with and through the craft.
This character is being tutored to grow up to be a captain of industry or an accomplished businessperson, so do not be fooled by seeing him in his formative stages. Understand that he is undergoing the work it will take to make him suited for long term success, growth and empire building.
If you keep your wits about you, pay attention, cooperate with your opportunities and don't become too egocentric, you will be able to utilize this upcoming opportunity. You may position yourself strategically with the people who represent excellence in your fie
Blocks & Inhibitions: The Empress
Don't allow fear of the unknown to overtake you.
The card in the Blocks position points to self-undermining tendencies, areas where you could be in denial, where you could get stuck -- unless you examine yourself and make some corrections.
The Empress in this position indicates that you may be forgetting how sharp and intuitive your natural intelligence is. Make a conscious commitment to listen to the wisdom of your body and take good care of it. Focus on how well the material plane has served you. You have nothing to fear -- you are in good hands with the Empress.
The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
The King of Coins in this position advises you to behave as if you already were a success. Project confidence that your plans and goals are in the process of unfolding perfectly.
Make your moves with authority and trust in your actions without waiting for acknowledgment or approval. Soon enough you will receive blessing after blessing. If you can learn to feel that kind of confidence in your body and get comfortable with it as your natural state, you will attract the support you desire
Don't allow fear of the unknown to overtake you.
The card in the Blocks position points to self-undermining tendencies, areas where you could be in denial, where you could get stuck -- unless you examine yourself and make some corrections.
The Empress in this position indicates that you may be forgetting how sharp and intuitive your natural intelligence is. Make a conscious commitment to listen to the wisdom of your body and take good care of it. Focus on how well the material plane has served you. You have nothing to fear -- you are in good hands with the Empress.
Allies: Nine of Swords
Be willing to share your pain with others whose empathy can help you. Remember that you are not alone.
The card in the Allies position points to people who can be supportive or helpful to you at this time.
The Nine of Swords in this position suggests that it is time to ask for help from someone who has been there before, who has sunk to the depths, sustained losses and recovered to tell the tale. It is essential to realize that you are not alone.
You may feel deeply burdened, but do your best not to isolate yourself. What you are going through has been experienced by a number of others in your immediate circle or community. Whether it involves a health problem, an economic problem or a relationship problem, open up to others who have had similar experiences and they can help you. Thinking that nobody can understand will only perpetuate your pain. It's essential that you get up, get out and look for people with whom you can share what you are going through. The act of sharing in and of itself will uplift and fortify you.
Be willing to share your pain with others whose empathy can help you. Remember that you are not alone.
The card in the Allies position points to people who can be supportive or helpful to you at this time.
The Nine of Swords in this position suggests that it is time to ask for help from someone who has been there before, who has sunk to the depths, sustained losses and recovered to tell the tale. It is essential to realize that you are not alone.
You may feel deeply burdened, but do your best not to isolate yourself. What you are going through has been experienced by a number of others in your immediate circle or community. Whether it involves a health problem, an economic problem or a relationship problem, open up to others who have had similar experiences and they can help you. Thinking that nobody can understand will only perpetuate your pain. It's essential that you get up, get out and look for people with whom you can share what you are going through. The act of sharing in and of itself will uplift and fortify you.
Advice: King of Coins
Project all the confidence you can muster, as if you already know your plans are working and your goal is secured.The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
The King of Coins in this position advises you to behave as if you already were a success. Project confidence that your plans and goals are in the process of unfolding perfectly.
Make your moves with authority and trust in your actions without waiting for acknowledgment or approval. Soon enough you will receive blessing after blessing. If you can learn to feel that kind of confidence in your body and get comfortable with it as your natural state, you will attract the support you desire
Long-term Potential: Nine of Wands
Set a reasonable pace in order to allay disappointment and failure.
The card in the Long-term Potential position points to unknowns still taking shape. It is the "wild card" yet to be played.
With the Nine of Wands in this position, this is the time to set a reasonable pace and create a rhythm that can be sustained, rather than throwing yourself into a frenzy of overwork and stress. Pacing yourself is very different than toiling away until you are exhausted.
Sometimes when a fast pace is continued without change, the potential for disappointment and failure increases, and noble aspirations and high ideals are lost along the way. Reconsider your strategy -- you can still finish your tasks but you don't have to proceed in a way that will exhaust your ability to appreciate the results when you finally achieve them.
Set a reasonable pace in order to allay disappointment and failure.
The card in the Long-term Potential position points to unknowns still taking shape. It is the "wild card" yet to be played.
With the Nine of Wands in this position, this is the time to set a reasonable pace and create a rhythm that can be sustained, rather than throwing yourself into a frenzy of overwork and stress. Pacing yourself is very different than toiling away until you are exhausted.
Sometimes when a fast pace is continued without change, the potential for disappointment and failure increases, and noble aspirations and high ideals are lost along the way. Reconsider your strategy -- you can still finish your tasks but you don't have to proceed in a way that will exhaust your ability to appreciate the results when you finally achieve them.
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