The Lovers represents an important decision to be made. Exercising free will is a way of creating the future. It will be important to choose wisely. Relying on both the heart and head, being honest with one's self, and recognizing the difference between temptation and viable option should make the task simpler.

Some situations are irreparable, and some relationships are irreconcilable. Even after the decision is made to leave such situations, help may be needed. The Six of Swords indicates just such a scenario, including the presence of the assistance required to safely exit a dangerous or unhealthy state. While this is a positive and perhaps necessary move, it will not solve everything. The scars incurred and truths learned will have to be dealt with once a safe harbor is reached.

The Five of Cups does not represent an actual loss so much as it represents the emotional reaction to a loss. Mourning is a natural part of life and essential to the healing process. Other parts of the process include taking stock of what is left and returning to normal life and adjusting. First, however, there is the grief, which can be overwhelming but should be neither avoided nor wallowed in.

The Page of Pentacles is interested in what he thinks of as "the real world." He wants to understand cause and effect and apply that knowledge to his own, albeit limited, resources. Being practical by nature, he values efficiency, but this trait can turn into laziness, just as his desire to acquire can turn to greediness. Give him a little to work with and let him see what he can do. He'll likely surprise you. A little guidance will be needed to help him see below the surface of the material and to understand that all ramifications and consequences aren't necessarily physical.

The Hierophant represents our relationship with our faith or guiding principles and how we choose to deepen our understanding and express those beliefs through our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Part of this includes balancing individual needs with that of the larger community. Symbolically this card focuses on spiritual knowledge, but it can also represent any kind of formal education.

Reversed: fundamentalism, repression, intolerance, fear, guilt, extremism, restriction, cults, abuse of position

Temperance represents the need to be very aware of your life, yourself, and your aims. With all of that in your consciousness, you can determine the perfect balance needed to achieve your desired outcome. This card is about the right parts coming together in a magical way to create something wonderful. Like alchemy, it is the transmutation of lead into gold.

The Death card represents the ending of something and all that experience entails, such as grief and mourning. As the sun sets, it is just as easy to imagine it as a sunrise, promising a new day. Every ending leads to a new beginning.

The Knight of Cups is someone whose current actions in this situation are motivated by emotion. His heart is focused on something-perhaps a vision, a quest, or a creation-or on someone. In this case, he is absolutely compelled to follow his heart to the exclusion of all else, for good or ill. At this point, he considers nothing else; all that matters is his presumed love, reconciliation, poetry, art, or dream. It will be very difficult to turn this knight's attention from his current pursuit.

Options, possibilities, and choices! Tarot teaches the beauty of balance and shows us the effects of experiencing extremes. Having no choice or too many choices can be equally frustrating. The Seven of Cups indicates a time of many possibilities, some more realistic than others. Dreams have a lot of power and, if selected carefully, can turn into goals. Feeling confused or overwhelmed, however, can lead to inaction.

The Knight of Wands is someone whose actions in this situation are fired by his will. He has something very specific he wants to achieve; he very much wants to have his way and will stop at nothing to get it. This knight is passionate about something and may heedlessly run roughshod over anyone in his way. If his will is in sync with the querent's, he will be a helpful influence. If not, the querent could get run over. Such intensity is often not maintained for very long, so it may be possible to just ride out this burst of energy.