Initiation
In the Health position
Hidden health; physical and emotional.
Meaning: The Initiation card may mark the passage from one state to a new one, the natures of which can be divined from surrounding cards. A spiritual initiation also marks a state of new consciousness, the dawning of spiritual awareness and joy. This is a card of balance and harmony derived from working with sympathetic people in a relationship of equal give and take.
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The Lord
In the Health position
Visible health; physical and emotional.
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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Ace of Cups
In the Attitude position
Hidden mental attitude.
Meaning: The Ace of Cups indicates a time of great spiritual fulfillment and contact with the Source of Being,. Your soul feels its connection with the cosmos and is nourished by Divine love.
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The Warrior
In the Attitude position
Visible mental attitude.
Meaning: The Warrior is a card of powerful forward-moving energies, indicating that you can master adverse circumstances through your determination and courage. Spiritually, this card speaks about the development of the Will. We are all subject to many fears, and it is the warrior's purpose to seek them out and defeat them.
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3 of Swords
In the Relationships position
Hidden relationships.
Meaning: The Three of Swords indicates that things have reached rock bottom. Your life is taken up with quarrels and upheavals.
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The World Tree
In the Relationships position
Visible relationships.
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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King of Discs
In the Career position
Hidden career.
Meaning: He is steady, methodical, and reliable. He thinks carefully before he acts, and when he does act, he follows the course he has set for himself without deviation.
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4 of Cups
In the Career position
Visible career.
Meaning: Difficulties within a relationship have led to unspoken resentments and a lack of emotional fulfillment. You are bored and dissatisfied with your life. You need to re-examine your lifestyle - what it is that you want and how you can achieve it.
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The High Priestess
In the Spirit position
Hidden spiritual path.
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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10 of Cups
In the Spirit position
Visible spiritual path.
Meaning: You are now reaping the rewards of all your efforts. It is a time of great happiness within the family and you will experience the joy of true friendships. This situation has firm foundations and will be long lasting.
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Sacrifice
In the Outcome position
Outcome of the present path.
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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