This card represents the root of the matter; what has gone before, and is directly related to the current situation. Check to see how the energies of this card blend with the other six cards; remember that it moves with each mystery in a different way.

Meaning: The World Tree marks the successful completion of some venture, achieving something that you have worked hard for. You will be rewarded for all your efforts -it is time to celebrate. On a higher level, The World Tree demonstrates the Oneness and interconnection of all things, their equal importance and their myriad possibilities.

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This card shows the energies of the first mystery of universal love in the life of the querent. It explains how the querent's actions manifest in the surrounding world, whether following a harmonious Wyrd or a flawed one. It also describes how the querent perceives his or her relationships with others.

Meaning: If the card of the High Priest appears in your spread, it is telling you that you have unexplored skills and abilities. The High Priest is telling you that you must organize, plan, and use the creative power of your mind to achieve your full potential. Deep within yourself, you have unknown strengths and abilities to explore and develop. You are seeking answers to philosophical questions and you may be drawn to study a philosophy or religion in the hope that it may have the answers.

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Here are indicated the energies of the second mystery of magick in the life of the querent. This card shows how we use our gifts, talents, skills, intuition, and psychism; and, in particular, how these gifts should or should not be used at this time. If the querent practices the occult sciences, some indication of that may be found here, if it bears relevance on the question posed.

Meaning: This card calls upon you to recognize that you have taken on something beyond your present capabilities. It is no good complaining about how unfair it all is; you will have to swallow your pride and acknowledge defeat.

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This card brings forth the energies of the third mystery of one's oath in the life of the querent; showing what the querent, up to this point, has dedicated his or her life to, what his or her principles are, and how he or she operates according to those values. It may show you what is most important to the querent at this time.

Meaning: This card indicates that you have just gone through a period of great difficulty and that it is now time to rest after your struggles and gather your energies before you move on.

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The effects of the fourth mystery of karma or Wyrd in the life of the querent are apparent in this card. It can tell you if the person is working toward good karma, or not so good. Physical birth or death, both of issues and people, may fall here, depending on the question. Indications of past and present actions can assist you in answering the question posed. Financial and mental stability are also reflected in this card.

Meaning: This card indicates that a willing sacrifice of some kind will be called for. You will be forced to recognize the necessity of change, which involves letting one thing go to gain another, whether this concerns relationships, possessions, or personal growth. On a deeper level, the Sacrifice card is asking you to look at your attitudes toward control. Sometimes it is necessary to relax and let go, to let events take their course.

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This card indicates the fifth mystery of wisdom, power, and lineage in the life of the querent. Here you will be able to discover whether or not the querent has used wise counsel, directs his or her power wisely, and how he or she is responding to his or her life's plan. The card can also tell you from what source the querent should draw to assist in the issue at hand.

Meaning: The appearance of the Queen of Swords in your spread may indicate that a woman will become important in your life. She is graceful and unconventional.

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The final card shows overall advice and counsel on the question asked.

Meaning: This card is concerned with family and tradition. It may concern family wealth, property, or an heirloom passed on - material security based on the work of others in the past.

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