Knight of Cups
In the Health position
Hidden health; physical and emotional.
Meaning: He is a romantic with high ideals and can always be counted on to champion the underdog - the very model of the chivalrous knight. He values beauty and truth above all else and searches for perfection. He often hopes to find it mirrored in a partner, and should she fail to match up, he moves on, constantly hopeful of finding his soul mate.
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7 of Swords
In the Health position
Visible health; physical and emotional.
Meaning: The Seven of Swords advises you that cooperation is required in dealing with the present situation. Any quarrels now will lead to further problems, so you must be diplomatic and tactful in your communications.
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Sacrifice
In the Attitude position
Hidden mental attitude.
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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8 of Swords
In the Attitude position
Visible mental attitude.
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.
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The Web
In the Relationships position
Hidden relationships.
Meaning: The Web card is telling you that you must make a decision based on your own sense of what is right rather than listening to the advice of others. Depending on surrounding cards, it can indicate that truth and justice will prevail in a dispute, perhaps even a legal action. Spiritually, it relates to the development of a personal morality and conscience, an inner sense of right and wrong.
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Death
In the Relationships position
Visible relationships.
Meaning: This card does not presage a physical death but, like the harvest, marks the end of a cycle in which the seeds of a new one are sown. The card indicates a time of adjustment and mourning, a suspension between the old stage and the new. On a higher level, the Death card can indicate a re-evaluation of your life and a change in your consciousness.
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Ace of Cups
In the Career position
Hidden career.
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 Lord
In the Career position
Visible career.
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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Queen of Swords
In the Spirit position
Hidden spiritual path.
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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9 of Cups
In the Spirit position
Visible spiritual path.
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.
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The Star
In the Outcome position
Outcome of the present path.
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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