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 Lord heralds a time of great energy and activity when you will be engaged in making something manifest in the world. Spiritually, you are called upon to stand on your own two feet, to formulate your own ideas and principles, rather than being led by others.

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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 Lovers always indicates a difficult choice, usually in matters of love, but depending on surrounding cards it can be a choice concerning your career, family, or property. Spiritually, this card is a messenger of the higher realms, telling you of the importance of truth and the purest of motives.

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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: 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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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: Affairs have come to a happy conclusion. It is time for celebrations. You will feel vital and alive. This is a time of great emotional and spiritual growth.

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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: Things that once seemed so certain can no longer be taken for granted. Some puzzling mysteries become more clear, but all is not yet revealed at this point. Your intuitive powers are increasing and you may be inspired to be creative. Spiritually you are about to attain a new level of enlightenment. This card can indicate a particular attraction to the occult, a thirst for secret knowledge.

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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 Three of Wands indicates that you are entitled to celebrate the initial success of a project. Things have gone well so far, and you were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

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

Meaning: You are deceiving yourself. You might think you are achieving something, but you are deluded. Not only are you lying to yourself, but you are treating your friends badly, breaking promises, and being unreliable.

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