Represents the querent and the question, as well as the primary influences surrounding him or her. A court card here might refer to the querent or some dominant person.

Meaning: Stalled communications. Impasse in negotiations. Misunderstanding. One who spends so much time on work or studies that social skills suffer from arrested development.

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Along with the next card, represents the subconscious mind of the querent. Gives information on the hidden influences which effect, but are not detected by the querent.

Meaning: Arguments. Trickery. Contradictions. Reaching a dead end. Trespassers. Imposters. Being easily deterred. Faint-hearted hero or heroine.

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Along with the previous card, represents the subconscious mind of the querent. Gives information on the hidden influences which effect, but are not detected by the querent.

Meaning: Discontent and isolation. Feeling at a loss as to what can be done to improve a situation. Doubt. Melancholy. A disenchanting experience. Disgust. Can also indicate being fussy. Having to deal with naysayers. Not recognizing what one has. It is an encouraging card, indicating help that seems to be divine intervention ensuring one has all the cups one needs.

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Along with the next card, represents the conscious mind of the querent. Gives information on the thoughts and feelings of the querent toward the nature of the question (which may or may not be in harmony with cards 2 & 3).

Meaning: The ill side of wealth‹greed, a derelict heart, and ill treatment of others. Jealousy and decay. Abomination of values. The twisting and distorting effects of greed. The narrow, base belief of money being success.

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Along with the previous card, represents the conscious mind of the querent. Gives information on the thoughts and feelings of the querent toward the nature of the question (which may or may not be in harmony with cards 2 & 3).

Meaning: Secrets. Hidden matters. Need for caution. Plots. Sensing undercurrent of dangers afoot. Being privy to confidential matters. Being given inside information and warnings. Spies. A slippery adversary. Infected environment. A philosophy that sanctions unfair practices so long as serving one¹s purpose. Enquiring mind finds lies. Reason to be suspect.

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Along with the next card, this card sheds light on the querent's past. Indicates past events or influences which relate to the current question or problem.

Meaning: Creating troubles. Making matters worse. Waste. A money pit. Refusing to accept failure prolongs suffering and prevents aid.

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Along with the last card, this card sheds light on the querent's past. Indicates past events or influences which relate to the current question or problem.

Meaning: Courage. The determination to overcome obstacles. Inner strength. Spiritual strength. Consistent effort. Conviction. Having the strength to persevere. Being able to withstand naysayers and judgments of others and not be deterred. Facing one¹s fears. Being true. Harnessing passions that threaten to overwhelm but may be tamed with compassion and the will to overcome. Faith. Vitality. Ability to endure failures, losses, and disappointment, and yet keep the faith. Tenacity. Energy and intelligence. Work. Activity. Integrity. Focus and discipline. Overcoming. Outlasting competition or conditions. Reason and passion unite to bring strength.

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Along with the next card, this card represents the final outcome or potential future events or influences.

Meaning: Loathing the workplace. Avoiding making a choice of career or lack of ambition. One who manipulates and exploits to acquire rather than labours. Double standards within a familyrun business. Freeloader. Attitude of a spoiled child.

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Along with the previous card, this card represents the final outcome or potential future events or influences.

Meaning: Gimmicks and tricks substituting for art. A showoff and profiteer. Unscrupulous liar and cheat. The hijacking of an art for personal gain. A superiority complex. The borrowed robes of an imposter. Shapeshifter. Falsehood.

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This is the crossover card from past to future. This indicates the psychological implications on the querent or the actions he/she will take in making whatever decision may be necessary. It may also indicate forces operating beyond the control of the querent to which he/she must adapt.

Meaning: Romance, love, attraction of opposites. Union. Magnetism. Dance of courtship. Entwining energies. Sparks. The flow and grace of a natural match. Forming emotional bonds. Sharing, stability in give and take. Balanced ebb and flow of emotions. Curiosity, affection, and excitement. Most often symbolizes a romantic partnership, but may refer to a friendship or alliance with an emotional component and compatibility of a kindred polarity. Engagement or marriage.

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