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: You will be the beneficiary of someone else's bounty. This will put your financial affairs on a firmer footing and restore your waning faith in yourself. Remember that you have been helped by the generosity of another, and you should be generous with your own time and advice when someone needs it.

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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: The Three of Discs is the card of the craftsman whose abilities are hard won: natural inclinations and abilities have to be trained, honed, and refined. If you are prepared to expend this tremendous effort, you will gain the admiration and acclaim of your peers.

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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 is the herald of a new beginning instigated by an experience that will give you new hope in the future, an inspiration that will give you the courage and strength to go on. Spiritually, the Star card indicates that you will experience moments of illumination and great clarity of vision.

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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: You are not prepared to work for what you want, but think you can take a shortcut. These pipe dreams are preventing you from putting in the time and consistent effort you really need to be successful.

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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: The Eight of Wands marks the end of a period of inactivity and indicates that this is the time to be up and doing things. Things will now go smoothly for you and you will be able to make rapid progress.

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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 Shaman card indicates a time to show prudence. You should stand back from current events so that you can make a clearer evaluation of what is going on. This is a time for careful planning, not action. Spiritually, this is a very important card indicating that you will receive illumination from within.

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

Meaning: The Page of Swords may appear as a young man (or woman) with a sharp, analytical mind, eternally curious and always trying to get to the bottom of a situation or person.

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