Sacrifice
In the Health position
Hidden health; physical and emotional.
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.
Return to Top
9 of Cups
In the Health position
Visible health; physical and emotional.
Meaning: The Nine of Cups is sometimes called "the Wish Card" and heralds the fulfillment of a dream. It shows that difficulties have been overcome and that all your efforts and steady commitment will be rewarded.
Return to Top
Queen of Swords
In the Attitude position
Hidden mental attitude.
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.
Return to Top
4 of Swords
In the Attitude position
Visible mental attitude.
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.
Return to Top
5 of Swords
In the Relationships position
Hidden relationships.
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.
Return to Top
4 of Cups
In the Relationships position
Visible relationships.
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.
Return to Top
Ace of Wands
In the Career position
Hidden career.
Meaning: The Ace of Wands appearing in your spread indicates a powerful new cycle of creative energy and inspiration. This is a power available to everyone, not just the artist, writer, or musician.
Return to Top
2 of Wands
In the Career position
Visible career.
Meaning: The Two of Wands calls on you to become something of an intellectual warrior armed with the courage of your convictions. You will need a lot of willpower and dedication to follow your vision.
Return to Top
8 of Swords
In the Spirit position
Hidden spiritual path.
Meaning: The Eight of Swords is a card of bondage and restriction, whether the cause of this is an illness, a disability, or family or financial circumstances. This dilemma is largely self-created, the bondage is your own fear.
Return to Top
10 of Swords
In the Spirit position
Visible spiritual path.
Meaning: When the Ten of Swords appears in your spread, it indicates that you are now beginning to see a dream for what it really is - an illusion. Not surprisingly, everything you have built on this illusion is collapsing.
Return to Top
7 of Discs
In the Outcome position
Outcome of the present path.
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.
Return to Top
New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
